Leaders, Networkers, and Community Builders: 14 Inspiring Women to Follow and Connect With on LinkedIn
Dreamers & Doers?
A highly curated community and PR Hype Machine? catalyzing expansive success for women entrepreneurs and leaders. ??
Are you eager to meet new people and learn from diverse perspectives? Join us as we kick off an exciting series focused on connecting you with some of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders in the world.?
Throughout this series, we’ll be introducing you to incredible women from the Dreamers & Doers collective. Our goal is for their stories to not only inspire you but also spark opportunities for collaboration. Whether you work in healthcare or CPG, marketing or nonprofits, or everything in between, there will be an abundance of opportunities to build your network and learn from others who can elevate your career.
To kick things off, we felt it only appropriate to spotlight the women who are ultimate networkers. They're the creators of groundbreaking communities, the masterminds behind seven-figure brick-and-mortar businesses, and the leaders of initiatives that empower women globally.??
We invite you to learn more about their captivating stories and professional milestones, following along with the journeys that speak to you. You’ll even have the opportunity to take it a step further and directly connect with each woman right here on LinkedIn. Happy networking!
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?Dreamers & Doers is an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine? amplifying? extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. ????Learn more about Dreamers & Doers membership and follow Dreamers & Doers? on LinkedIn for trajectory-shifting resources.
Online Community Leaders
Founder and CEO of Girls Club Collective, the intentionally intimate personal and professional development community for women who are changing the world.
Notable professional milestone: I have participated in the international climate negotiations, crafted sustainability strategies for Fortune 500 companies, and partnered with Une Femme, Spring Fertility, and the Women's Impact Alliance. The most pinch-me moment of my career to date was probably facilitating the inaugural Girls Club mastermind in Guerneville for 10 amazing change agents.?
My interests: I believe that, to create the future we want and need, we need more people like you in positions of power. I am working to accelerate feminine leadership, create personal sustainability for change agents, champion women-supporting-women energy, and amplify under-recognized voices.
Who I’d like to connect with: Women leaders in sustainability and social impact, especially rebels with a cause and change agents tired of waiting for permission.
Founder and CEO of The Design Database, a community and job platform for female and nonbinary creatives who need more visibility so they can create their dream careers.
Notable professional milestone: The Design Database has just been awarded the 2023 Innovation & Excellence Award for Art Networking Platform of the Year: our fourth award to-date!
My interests: I genuinely love helping people, which is why creating The Design Database feels like my perfect path. I am also a graphic designer and visual artist. I’m currently working to create a digital magazine to highlight the incredibly talented women in my community, and I'd love to be able to share it with anyone who is looking to hire or connect with new talent.
Who I want to connect with: Anyone who has experience with community building and job platforms who would like to be an advisor for me.
Co-Founder and CEO of Group Coaching HQ, a unique professional learning community for internal and external coaches who want to master the art of group coaching.?
Notable professional milestone: I'm proud of having taken Group Coaching HQ from a side project to a full-blown company in just two years. I have trained more than 200 coaches.
My interests: I am passionate about building community around group coaching. Our mission at Group Coaching HQ is to joyfully research, experiment, and expand the field of group coaching. Whether you are an internal or external coach, an HR or learning and development practitioner, follow me to gain insight into the latest group coaching trends, as well as ideas, tips, and resources to build and lead powerful group coaching programs.?
Who I’d like to connect with: Those who are curious about the field of group coaching or have related deep experience, from HR professionals to coaches.
Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Project, helping people heal as they navigate an ever changing world around us.
Notable professional milestone: I am a mental health entrepreneur, activist, and emerging voice in the growing psychedelics movement. I have been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Nasdaq, and as one of Thrive Global’s “Social Impact and Nonprofit Leaders to Watch.” I’ve been interviewed on the Third Wave and Only One in the Room podcasts.?
My interests: I care deeply about humanity and healing. Connect with me if you want to build beautiful communities and collaborate on opportunities for healing at scale.?
Who I’d like to connect with: Anyone—I love meeting people!
Founder and CEO of Badassery, a private community of unconventional thought leaders dedicated to igniting change.
Notable professional milestone: Being a graduate of Nasdaq's Milestone Makers Program and having my photo featured on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. I felt like I was representing the hundreds of inspiring voices in my community.
My interests: I care so deeply about helping people understand reality through inspiring, diverse stories. I'm on a mission to amplify as many game-changing thought leaders as possible. Through my LinkedIn, I share their stories and my passion for community.?
Who I’d like to connect with: Individuals who have a fire inside them and are looking to make a change—bonus points if it's through the lens of community.
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, cultivating a community for purpose-driven, women entrepreneurs.
Notable professional milestone: I have stepped into my purpose to serve as a resource for women entrepreneurs and investors. Over the past two years, I have transitioned careers from marketing and PR to wealth management. Being in a male-dominated space and taking that risk certainly presented its challenges, but that keeps me motivated to help the industry evolve. Now, I use my marketing and PR skills in my new career.?
My interests: My friends joke by calling me a human “accelerator” for entrepreneurs, which I love. I'm working in all areas of my life to advance women founders and professionals through my superpower of making the right connections while constantly learning and challenging myself.?
Who I’d like to connect with: I am obsessed with meeting entrepreneurs, founders, and executives who are passionate about driving change and achieving success with purpose. I love to hear everyone’s stories and to share them on my own social media. It is energizing to meet inspiring people using their careers, businesses, and passions to make the world a better place. Even small, everyday actions have a strong impact.
Co-Founder and CEO of Braindate by e180, an app transforming events, communities, and gatherings into knowledge-sharing feasts.?
Notable professional milestone: Braindate has generated more than 200,000 hours of knowledge-sharing conversations, which is as much as the transformative power of 30,000 books. That got us nominated to the Webby Awards twice.
My interests: Braindate is becoming the gold standard of networking, reinventing what it means to gather and learn as humans. I'm sharing the learnings and challenges of being a woman in tech, social entrepreneur, feminist, and mother on a mission to transform the lives of 10 million people by 2029 with Braindate.
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Who I’d like to connect with: People who want to envision their impact on their stakeholders' learning in a new light; women and allies who want to unapologetically embody historically feminine values in the corporate world; and all the weirdos who are fierce enough to do things differently.
CEO of Catalytic Icon, unlocking entrepreneurial efficiency and resiliency through Catalytic Conversations? and Immersive Interactions?.?
Notable professional milestone: I'm thrilled to announce that I've had more than 200 female entrepreneurs invest in the meaningful, authentic conversations we have in the Catalytic Icon community. I've facilitated over 16,000 minutes of Catalytic Conversations? that are propelling women forward in their business life, community life, and personal life.??
My interests: I am a merger of ecosystems, especially for female entrepreneurs. Through my work with Catalytic Icon, I have the honor of amplifying female voices and promoting others’ inspirational work. I also share relevant insights from the meaningful, authentic conversations we have in the Catalytic Icon community.
Who I’d like to connect with: Other six-figure and seven-figure female entrepreneurs who have built businesses around their lifestyle.
Co-Founder of Learn Grant Writing, helping those looking for meaningful work build a career in grant writing, so they can build a flexible life they love.?
Notable professional milestone: After our company's near extinction, we hit seven figures in two years with a dreamy customer base.
My interests: I'm passionate about thought leadership for women to try their hand at entrepreneurship who are unlikely candidates: stay-at-home mums, nearing retirees, or those climbing the professional ladder looking to downshift from demanding corporate culture.?
Who I’d like to connect with: I'm always excited to meet other women in this space. Surprise me!
In-Person Leaders and Community Builders
Founder of FEMX Quarters, a purpose-driven creative space and event venue located in San Diego, CA.
Notable professional milestone: As a business owner, I knew that culture and creating a business with purpose was at the top of my list. So when we got the honor of being selected as Forbes Next 1000, it validated my hard work, sacrifice, and tears, confirming that I was on the right track. It also opened the door to many more features and opportunities.
My interests: I care about sharing content for companies and entrepreneurs to learn how to work with influencers, improve their brands, and amplify their impact online.
Who I’d like to connect with: Other high-caliber women and women who are ahead of me for mentorship.
CEO of A Plus Garage Doors, providing garage and installation services in Utah.?
Notable professional milestone: Being in Forbes Magazine for Top 10 Inspiring Women Business Leaders to Watch in 2023!
My interests: My LinkedIn shows the start of my business and what it has successfully grown into today. I feel a certain affiliation for other women who are wanting to succeed in a predominantly male industry, showing women they too can be on the cover of magazines and multi-million-dollar business owners!
Who I’d like to connect with: Any woman who has overcome the battle and has risen into a successful businesswoman.
Founder of Entire Productions, an entertainment and event production company creating bold experiences that drive guest enthusiasm and brand evangelism.
Notable professional milestone: I published the story of my life in the form of a memoir last year. It's won 22 literary awards, is a Wall Street Journal bestselling book, and is being made into a movie.
My interests: I love helping entrepreneurs where they're stuck. I can help with systems, processes, creativity, and book publishing.
Who I’d like to connect with: People who are always learning and growing.
CEO of The Etho, an ethical home goods and clothing brand that focuses on financially empowering women around the world.?
Notable professional milestone: After founding a number of digital businesses, my husband and I combined efforts to buy full ownership of two restaurants and open a hostel in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala!?
My interests: I am just starting to be active on LinkedIn, so there will be lots of news and updates coming out! I am looking to connect or support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys as well. I now have 10 businesses that I have founded or have helped start, so I will be sharing about a wide variety of topics on LinkedIn.
Who I’d like to connect with: Other women who are still in the building phase of their careers. We are better together!
Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Boutique Developer and Designer, and Investor at Jojo Steinberg, a high-touch agent with an unmatched devotion to clients and colleagues.
Notable professional milestone: I have an exciting three-year project nearing completion: two architecturally stunning homes in the high desert. One is achieving the highest passive home sustainability standards, transforming dirt into beauty.
My interests: I am passionate about helping my clients find the perfect properties that align with their goals and aspirations. Whether it's a first-time homebuyer looking for their dream home or an investor seeking a lucrative opportunity, I strategically position each property to meet their unique needs and preferences. On the other hand, when it comes to sellers, I take immense pride in my ability to strategically position their homes for a successful sale. Utilizing my in-depth market knowledge and creative marketing techniques, I ensure that each property stands out in a competitive market, attracting potential buyers and maximizing its value.??
Who I’d like to connect with: People who value making a difference, cultivating community, and fostering meaningful connections truly excite me.
Dreamers & Doers is an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine? amplifying? extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders.
????Learn more about Dreamers & Doers membership and follow Dreamers & Doers? on LinkedIn for trajectory-shifting resources. ??
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1 年What an honor to have Dreamers & Doers? amplify the voices of these amazing women. I'm thrilled to be included and share the milestones I've experienced while on my journey. What an incredible group of inspiring women - I look forward to connecting with each of you! ?? ??