Mentors

Jesse Draper

Founding Partner, Halogen Ventures

Jesse Draper is a mother of two boys, founding partner of Halogen Ventures as well as creator and host of…

Adhrucia Apana

Managing Director, Creative Wealth Media (CWM)

Adhrucia Apana is Managing Director of Creative Wealth Media (CWM), a prolific film and television financing company that has executive…

Meghan Oliver

Meghan Oliver is an integral part of Paradigm’s Content Creation initiative where she works across arenas, interfacing and collaborating with…

Valarie Phillips

Valarie Phillips is an Agent in Paradigm Talent Agency’s Motion Picture and TV Literary Departments. She has shepherded the careers…

Taylor Schultz

Taylor Schultz is a Music Booking Agent at Paradigm Talent Agency. She is the head of the College Department, which…

Julia Loffe

Julia Loffe is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where she covers foreign affairs and American politics. Previously, she has…

Robin Bronk

Robin Bronk is Chief Executive Officer of The Creative Coalition—the leading national, nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of…

Janet Janjigian

Janet Janjigian is the Executive Managing Director of Carmen Group West. She brings a unique skill set to the table…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste is a behavioral scientist whose BE-ing@Work research explores innovative technology-based solutions for improving performance and engagement….

Meghan Ritchie

Meghan Ritchie is the founder of Megpies, a pastry company dedicated to all-natural, delicious, and fun treats. A veteran of…

Alicia Weigel

Alicia Weigel is Director of Strategy and Communications for Deeds Not Words. Prior to joining Wendy Davis’ nonprofit, Alicia held…

Wendy Sachs

Wendy Sachs is a master of the career pivot and the author of the new, Oprah-recommended book, “Fearless and Free:…

Karen Walrond

Karen is an attorney, speaker, photographer, author and leadership coach. She is the creative mind behind the award-winning website, Chookooloonks,…

Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis is the founder of Deeds Not Words, an advocacy initiative that empowers millennial women to channel their passion…

Melissa Arnot

Eddie Bauer guide Melissa Arnot has made her life about exploring the beautiful mountains of the world. She is passionate…

Darlene Gillard

Darlene Gillard Jones is the Chief Community Officer and is a founding team member of digitalundivided (DID), a social enterprise…

Shannon Stubo

Shannon Stubo is the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications at LinkedIn. She has more than 15…

Andrea Razzaghi

Andrea Razzaghi is the Deputy Director of Astrophysics at NASA, providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall management of the…

Shelley Zalis

Shelley Zalis is CEO of The Female Quotient and Creator of The Girls’ Lounge. Shelley created OTX (Online Testing Exchange),…

Meredith Walker

Meredith Walker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. Walker began her television career under the…

Lisen Stromberg

Lisen Stromberg is an author, culture innovation consultant, and widely regarded speaker who empowers people and companies to reimagine the…

Claudia Carasso

Claudia Carasso is a communications management consultant, creative director, and marketing leader with more than 20 years’ experience in developing…

Cindy Whitehead

Cindy Whitehead is a highly regarded women’s health advocate and serial entrepreneur. Over a distinguished 22-year career in healthcare, in…

Luvvie Ajayi

Luvvie Ajayi is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy,…

Lisa Stone

Lisa Stone is a board director, movement-builder and founder who creates scale movements with technology, storytelling and consumer aspiration. Lisa…

Annie Dean

Annie Dean is the Cofounder and Co-CEO of Werk, the go-to destination for flexible work opportunities for ambitious women. Werk…

Dawn Laguens

Dawn Laguens, executive vice president and chief brand officer of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the Planned Parenthood…

Anna Auerbach

Anna Auerbach is the Cofounder and CoCEO of Werk, the go-to destination for flexible work opportunities for ambitious women. Werk…

Jane Mosbacher Morris

Jane Mosbacher Morris is the Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET, a socially inspired business connecting the 32B artisan…