SAGE AUBREY

SAGE AUBREY handbags are small batch crafted in Florence, Italy. Working with top family-owned factories whose craftsmanship skills have been passed down from generation to generation, I have learnt the trade of luxury handbag crafting from the best in the business. My deep appreciation for this industry, timeless design, and attention to detail are exemplified in each product. I feel great pride in offering luxury, on-trend handbags to all of my clients at prices unseen in the traditional luxury category, all while providing friendly, attentive and sociable customer service. Since its launch in late 2015, SAGE AUBREY has built global distribution with large retailers, is sold in distinct specialty stores, amongst luxury e-retailers, and coveted by celebrities and top fashion influencers.

SAKURA CONSIDINE

Sakura is the Co-Founder and Creative Brand Director of Bloguettes, where she oversees all of the visual elements of the brand including photography and design. She found her passion for photography + design at a young age thanks to the influence of her mother. In her spare time, Sakura manages her own design & lifestyle blog, Something Sakura. Sakura is the ultimate go-getter and nothing can stop her. She believes that perseverance, passion, and surrounding yourself with kind people is the key to success.

Sakura grew up a military brat and spent the majority of her childhood in Tokyo then moved to Nevada to finish out high school. She fell in love with Arizona when she moved to attend Arizona State University to go to school for Business + Japanese. She calls Phoenix her home and is also very passionate about the growth of Phoenix and its community.

LAUREN RUIZ

Lauren is a lawyer with a passion for local business and the needs of entrepreneurs. After graduating from law school, she drafted and negotiated multi-million dollar commercial contracts for a global corporation. However, after several successful years in this arena, she realized the current model for legal services was not serving the needs of small businesses. She founded her firm, Guide My Business, to provide a proactive approach to legal services with monthly legal counsel and flat rate services to address the needs of businesses as they grow.

MALORI MAEVA

Malori Maeva is the founder and head designer of Form Floral, a modern and romantic boutique floral design company specializing in weddings and events. Malori is an avid reader and takes her love of words and, of course rap, to inspire cool and unique floral designs for her wedding and corporate clients. With an ever growing knowledge of seasonal varietals and how to create the perfect mix of greenery and flowers, she’s a florist for the those who gravitate towards the strange and unique. When Malori isn’t picking blooms for clients, she’s listening to Mac Miller (again) or binging (another) murder podcast while cooking up an elaborate and delicious meal in her kitchen. Whiskey is her drink of choice, but she’s also open to gin, if the cocktail is right.

BRITANY SIMON

To Britany Simon, the foundation of good design is about the experience it brings you. She believes in spaces that blend fashion with function and luxury with livability. With focus on creating a space that is a reflection of who you are, and an emphasis on how it makes you feel. Her artistic nature, penchant for the details, and eye for the unexpected have helped her create incredibly distinguished living spaces and striking commercial projects for her clients.

In 2010, she founded Britany Simon Design House – a full-service design firm. The signature style and unmatched execution of BSDH has garnered a notable client roster with projects all over the country. Additionally, her work has caught the attention of national media and helped launch Britany’s foray into the television and media world.

AMANDA KOSAKOWSKI

Amanda Kosakowski is an advertising industry veteran, digital marketer and social media strategist. For the past 5 years, Amanda has been working at Facebook, Inc on the Global Business Group leading relationships with some of Facebook’s largest omni-channel retailers, helping them to scale their business presence on Facebook and Instagram. Her bread and butter is driving strategic conversations with C-Level marketers, consulting on a wide range of topics such as brand building, direct response, mobile optimized creative, acquisition and retention targeting and ultimately driving omni channel sales for their business. Amanda believes that mixing art (creative) and science (data) can make any marketing campaign successful!

Amanda is passionate about mission driven companies and advocating for Women in the industry. She lead the Womens@ chapter at the Chicago Facebook Office, an initiative Sheryl Sandberg started for all Women Facebook employees.

Amanda just moved here from Chicago and is excited to network and share her knowledge on all things digital and social marketing

NICOLE MYDEN

Nicole Myden loves connecting the dots for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and brands to the media. A twenty-year PR industry veteran from Los Angeles, Nicole moved to Scottsdale three years ago and started The PR Concierge, LLC. With a strong background in national and regional consumer PR campaigns, including brands over the years like FabFitFun, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Lori Harder, CertiStar, American Idol and so many more, Nicole set out to also help the smaller, purpose-driven brands and individuals get the press coverage she feels they are worthy of as well. It’s Nicole’s belief that everyone is worthy of press which is why she stared the #PRposeEvents series and #PRposePodcast, where she teaches modern day entrepreneurs how to garner their own press coverage. Nicole puts a healthy mindset before all else. She leads with intention and experience to create aligned impact for every client and student she represents. You can learn more about Nicole at thePRconcierge.com.

TERI CRENSHAW

Teri believes promoting your business should be simple, achievable (and even fun!).

An entrepreneur for 20 years, she’s built and sold multiple health and lifestyle businesses, consulted for digital companies and advised top beauty brands and influencers on digital marketing strategy.

Teri earned certifications in email marketing, AdWords, Analytics, SEM, Content Strategy, inbound marketing and a specialization in Social Media Marketing from Northwestern U. But, it wasn’t until she discovered StoryBrand that she found the through line that connects all of the marketing pieces together in a simple and powerful system.

As a StoryBrand Certified Guide and Digital Strategist, Teri helps leaders like you rise above the noise by positioning your brand with a clear message and proven system to quickly and authentically connect with your ideal customer so you can save time, make money and grow your business.

CHANTELL NIGHSWONGER

Chantell Nighswonger, owner of VIDA | MOULIN, comes from 10 years of PR and Marketing working with such brands as Versace and JanSport. After returning to Arizona with her husband to be closer to family, it was actually her husband who pushed her to open the retail shop she had always dreamed of. She wanted to create a retail experience versus simply sell products,  and wanted every product in her store to be chosen with thoughtful intention, something she loved about Concept Shops in Europe. VIDA | MOULIN opened its doors in March 2016 and now has plans to open an additional store in Spring 2020. Chantell now taking the lessons she’s learned through owning a retail store and recognizing the need for more affordable but beautiful retail spaces, is working with her husband to develop unique and intimate retail developments in different neighborhoods around the Valley. The Frederick will be the first to open in Fall of 2020 in Phoenix.