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!
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