Alexis Ross is a passionate foodie who loves to enjoy the finer things in life at a reasonable price. This modern mom with two young kids in tow is always on the go. Also known as “Minister of Culture,” she is committed to making staff feel special and appreciated with team inspiring events. Alexis began her career in entertainment working for notable clients such as Miramax Films, Walt Disney Company, Imagine Television, HBO and FX Networks. In 2001, Alexis was awarded an Emmy Award as Associate Producer for Best Classical Music Program. Alexis received her BA degree in Pre-Law / Law & Society from University of California Santa Barbara.
Daphne Ortiz is a freelance publicist covering clients in film, TV, sports, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, healthcare, and non-profits. She began her career at a tech PR firm working at some of the industry’s top celebrity PR firms. Ortiz was a member of the publicity team for New Line Cinema film studio and worked on films such as The Notebook and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King that swept the 2003 Academy Awards. In 2007, she decided to pursue a freelance career enabling her to work alongside former colleagues and various companies. Ortiz commutes between Chicago and Los Angeles and has offices in both cities.
Stefanie Doolittle is a copywriter and audio storyteller. After almost a decade of exploring Asia and perfecting her Mandarin, Stefanie is now happy to call the always vibrant New York City home. She writes about mindful exercise, Pilates, and breathwork, and is always looking for ways that her writing can support female leadership and gender equity in the workplace and at home.
Audarshia Townsend is a Veteran features journalist, author and a contributor to Chicago’s WGN Morning News and Esquire magazine. Previously, she served as the managing editor for Restaurant Inc. magazine, which covered the hospitality industry. She has also written features for playboy.com, the Chicago Tribune, Essence, Upscale, Michigan Avenue, World's Best Bars and MasterCard's Priceless Cities. She lives in Chicago.
Alyse Gaulin established a strong career working as an executive in the luxury fashion industry, most recently at Christian Louboutin. Recently she has made the switch to become a certified core energy coach. As a female in a largely dominated male industry she has mastered the skills and habits required for building quality relationships, fostering infectious leadership, and defining what it means to be an executive. Through Own It, she heads up the inner energy coaching team, looking to redefine the journeys of many!
Pamela Powell is a Chicago area film critic and member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. With a master’s degree from Northwestern and a healthcare background, Pamela gravitates toward films that can better our community and world. From teaching radio broadcasting to having her own radio show on an NPR affiliated station, Pamela shares her unique perspectives about films with her audiences. Currently, Pamela writes for The Daily Journal’s Reel Talk, FF2 Media, and www.reelhonestreviews.com
Allison Clark is the founder of Yellow Heart Sisters, offering "beyond organic" self-care products to help get harmful chemicals off our skin and out of our daily lives. She is currently travelling in Costa Rica, exploring the origins of cacao and researching for new Yellow Heart offering, Mystic Travel Costa Rica.