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.

KARIE JOHNSON

Fitness is so much more than making physical changes; it’s also about your mental health and spiritual growth along your own personal journey of wellness and self-care. As the owner of barre3 in North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, I try to look at fitness holistically. It isn’t just a game-changing workout for the body but it also empowers the mind to help me become the best version of myself day in and day out, so I can continue to give back to my family, team, and inspiring clients.

MELISSA PRUETT

DR. MORGAN FRANCIS

Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, in Scottsdale, Arizona. At her private practice she treats young adults, individuals, couples, and families. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis can empower you to make peace with your body and food.

Dr. Francis captivated the audience on her message “Owning Your Worth and Appreciating Your Body” at the 2018 Powerhouse Women’s Event alongside Lindsay Schwartz and Lori Harder. She again served on the 2019 Powerhouse Women’s Panel. Additionally, in 2019 she was selected as a guest speaker at the Know Tribe Summit, which features the top women in the field of their industry. “So Scottsdale” magazine featured Dr. Francis in their September issue where she discussed the ending the stigma of mental health. Lulu Lemon recognized Dr. Francis as a “Female Leader” making a difference in the community for inspiring work on Body Image. Additionally, Dr. Francis is a frequent guest on Fox 10 News as an expert in the mental health field.

Dr. Francis is a mother to three children ages 7, 5, and 3 years old and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of almost ten years.

LINDSEY SCHWARTZ

Lindsey Schwartz is an entrepreneur, top podcast host, and best-selling author. As a sought after speaker, Lindsey travels around the world inspiring women to get out of their own way and into action around their big ideas, and helping them create the careers they’ve always dreamed of.

After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don’t have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we’re not meant to do business (or life) alone!

MIKA PERRY

Mika is a mom of 3, entrepreneur, blogger, and podcaster. She shares thoughtfully curated tips and tricks through her Instagram and blog to help her dedicated following live a more balanced, organized, healthy, and happy life. As a former professional organizer, she is especially well-known for her content surrounding home organization. Mika co-hosts the Good to be Home Podcast along with her husband, Russ. Good to be Home is a weekly exploration of entrepreneurship, family, marriage, sobriety, and how to balance business and life.