2019 Top 25 Leading Women Recognition Event Program 2019-LWE-Oct21_program | Page 11

TOP 25 EVENT-OCTOBER 21-LIBERTY HOUSE, JERSEY CITY, NJ Mindy Scheier – Runway of Dreams Foundation In 2014, Mindy spent years working in the fashion industry and was inspired to start RofD after her son Oliver, who has Muscular Dystrophy, dreamed of wearing jeans like everyone else. She used her design skills to develop modifications to allow people with disabilities to more easily wear mainstream clothing. Caroline Gosselin –The Gosselin Group of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty As CEO of The Gosselin Group at Sotheby’s International Realty, Caroline leads of a team of 7. Featured in Forbes as an industry leader, she consistently ranks in the top 1% in the state. She is a mother to 12 year-old Lucas, has lived internationally and speaks fluent French. Rachael Grochowski – RHG Architecture + Design Rachael Grochowski is a licensed architect and founder of RHG Architecture + Design, an award-winning firm that works on com- mercial and residential projects. She also has both a housewares product and a furniture line. A practicing artist, Rachael is a big supporter of the arts and social justice causes. Orli Langer – Perinatal Associates LLC After spending most of her career in a hospital setting, Dr. Orli Langer started her own practice in hopes of a more hands-on, boutique-style setting for her patients. She believes in never rushing a patient. It is important to her that patients feel comfortable in her care. Collette Liantonio – Concepts TV Productions, Inc. (BrandBuilder) In 1983, Collette launched Concepts Video Productions Inc. and has written, produced and directed hundreds of legendary commercials and digital campaigns for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. Awards include New Jersey Ad Association Hall of Fame and the Electronic Retailing Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Collette’s fundraising videos include ItStartsWithAGirl.com filmed in India and the March of Dimes commercial. Lisa Tirone – Chef It Up & Chef It Up 2 Go Lisa Tirone, wife and mother of 3 from Northern NJ. This self- motivated entrepreneur with a passion for cooking, entertaining and food allergy awareness created her successful franchise back in 2003. This nationwide franchise offers nut free cooking classes, parties and custom events for ages 2 1/2 to 102! Desiree Watson – Wellness Interactive (Brand Builder) Desiree Watson, Founder and President of Wellness Interactive, brings wellness and sustainability-focused experiences across a broad spectrum of platforms. For over 20 years Watson has made a global impact on major industries by marketing wellness and sustainability. As a strategic partner, Wellness Interactive has helped companies and nonprofits accelerate and scale their brands by integrating wellness and sustainability. She is a “branding guru” and an expert on offering the human side of business strategy. Wellness Interactive goes beyond corporate philanthropy in highly innovative ways. Laurel Whitney – Push Beverages, LLC Laurel Whitney is co-founder of Push Beverages, a beverage manufacturer selling over 30 different products in 40 states including sodas, teas, waters and energy drinks. As a serial entrepreneur, this is her fourth business, two of which have already sold. Laurel is married with 16 and 21 year old sons. Chrisanne Palazzi – Innovative Network Solutions, Inc. Chrisanne is a Business Development specialist with years of expe- rience acquiring new business. Chrisanne is aligned with multiple networking groups and regularly attends sales training sessions. She believes that connecting and helping each other in business is essential to being successful. Chrisanne enjoys boating and time with family and friends. Cristina Pinzon – Stateside Affairs Ms. Stearns is a Director in the Gibbons P.C. Government & Regulatory Affairs Department and Administrative Director of the firm’s Trenton office. At Gibbons, she provides government relations strategies to a wide array of clients, with a focus on the state’s healthcare industry. Lisa Lieberman Wang – Fine to Fab Lisa Lieberman-Wang is a Success Strategist for clients ready to remove all the blocks in their business & life. Supporting profession- als & million-dollar organizations to up-level their business. Founder of F.I.N.E. to FAB, #1 bestselling author, co-creator of NAP, Licensed Master NLP Practitioner/Trainer and leading expert in neuroscience and human psychology. Lisa has advised and helped nurture the businesses of many professionals creating 6 and 7 figure incomes today. Featured regularly on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, & The CW! 11