Kelly Wynne empowers women to dream, dare and wynne with bold and purposeful designs. We strive to inspire joy and celebration in everyday moments. Kelly Wynne is a local Austin fashion brand founded in 2012 by designer Kelly Wynne Ferguson. She created and launched her first line of handbags in the spring of 2013 and has been #wynning ever since. Kelly began her professional career in public relations, but her lifelong dream and passion for design stayed at the forefront of her mind. She was searching for unique printed leather handbags with an exotic look and feel that wouldn’t break the bank. Kelly knew she had found a missing niche in the market, but with minimal experience in the industry, she needed encouragement and direction on where to begin. Her career mentor pushed her to vocalize this dream by asking the simplest question. “If you could do anything, anything at all… if money wasn’t an issue, the sky was the limit… what would it be?” Kelly finally blurted out, “I just want to design handbags!” Verbally acknowledging her passion for the first time gave her the momentum to take the next step in turning her vision into a reality.Kelly Wynne is known for bold, printed leather and unique use of color and texture. Kelly custom designs her signature multi-colored python prints, releasing inspiring new colorways every season. Each collection is produced with limited quantities, giving the customer a sense of exclusivity. Kelly designs obtainable luxury with the customer in mind, providing versatility and functionality while maintaining a chic and classic style for the modern working woman…. making Kelly Wynne #baggoals!In the fall of 2017, Kelly Wynne launched one of the most recognizable high end clear bags on the market along with the announcement of the new NCAA and NFL clear bag policy. With so many football-loving customers, Kelly was determined to design a clear bag that does not cramp your style! Since then the <a href="http://bit.ly/2NpPI94">Clear Mingle Mingle Mini</a> has become one of the best-selling items making it the clear wynner. One year later, Nordstrom selected Kelly Wynne as their premier clear bag line to sell on nordstrom.com. From the beginning, Kelly Wynne has supported non-profit organizations across the U.S. by donating handbags and one-of-a-kind pieces to silent auctions, but Kelly has always longed to do more. She opened her first retail store in September 2016 and immediately began hosting in-store "Dare to Donate" events, giving her company a more meaningful way to touch our community. Their passion to make a significant impact brings us to the excitement of today as they donate a percentage of the sales of one highlighted Kelly Wynne piece each month to a charitable organization chosen by their team and loyal customers. They are grateful to offer this opportunity and hope you will join them in supporting these esteemed organizations. Kelly spends much of her time mentoring and speaking to different groups of women, as a passion of hers is to encourage and support others to have the confidence to do what they love, and love what they do! A big factor in Kelly’s success has been from the empowerment she has gained from other “boss ladies” in her life. She truly believes that empowered women empower women which is why Kelly is vulnerable in sharing her failures and successes. Anyone can be a boss lady if you ask Kelly; they may just need a little bit of push. “You don’t have to own a company to be a boss lady, you just have to own your life.”—Kelly Wynne Ferguson.With continued growth and love for the brand across the nation, Kelly Wynne continues to “wynnespire” women to “Dare to WYNNE” in all aspects of life!Be sure to check out Kelly Wynne's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopkellywynne/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopkellywynne/?ref=bookmarks">Facebook</a>, and her amazing selection of bags on her <a href="https://kellywynne.com/">website</a>!

Founder of Kelly Wynne

Kelly Wynne Ferguson

Katie Sturino is a size 12(ish) New Yorker who believes great style can look chic at any size. She started <a href="http://the12ishstyle.com/">the12ishstyle.com</a> to inspire girls like her who are stuck in size purgatory—not quite "plus size", not quite "straight-sized." Her message of body acceptance is one that resonates with women of all sizes across the globe.&nbsp; Katie is also the founder of MegaBabe Beauty, a body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand. Read our Q&amp;A with Katie below and shop her 10 essentials, too! If you like what you see, be sure to follow The 12ish Style on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the12ishstyle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and check out <a href="https://megababebeauty.com/">MegaBabe Beauty's</a> products.

Founder of MegaBabe Beauty and The 12ish Style

Katie Sturino

Sophie is a French-American entrepreneur, sweat activist, and the founder of <a href="http://shapehouse.com/">Shape House</a>. Shape House specializes in infrared treatments, designed to enhance your overall quality of health from the inside out, revolutionizing the way we associate our well-being and fitness, through a spa-like experience. After having gone through an extreme and personal transformation in which Sophie lost 180 pounds, she has dedicated her life to helping others live their life in a detoxed, rejuvenated, state. Sophie has given two highly moving and successful TEDx Talks. She’s been featured for her work with Shape House in multiple publications such as The New York Times, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, ENews, The Daily Show, Buzz Feed, and Entertainment Tonight. Though Sophie’s calling has brought her to the forefront of health and healing, she is also the founder and curator of <a href="http://www.lifebyme.com/">Lifebyme.com</a>, an inspiring online community dedicated to exploring and closing the gap between what is meaningful and what constitutes our daily lives.&nbsp;Sophie studied business and journalism in her native city of Paris, France, where she earned her master’s degrees in those subjects before completing a third and final master’s in applied psychology in Los Angeles. Since then, she has written for several renowned international publications, served as an executive coach for high powered corporations, and helped to craft business and social ventures of all shapes and sizes.Sophie is highly regarded as a leading expert in multiple disciplines encompassing the field of self-improvement. As such, she is frequently sought out as a collaborator and consultant for many innovative businesses on the leading edge of the new generation of health and wellness. She is an expert collaborator and natural networker, continuously connecting with pioneering forces like Arianna Huffington and Charlie Rose, always with the goal of advancing human consciousness. Sophie has given many keynotes and speaking engagements, most notably delivering a presentation at the 2005 International Symposium for Restorative Justice and Peace in Colombia, at the invitation of Desmond Tutu. In addition to her other accomplishments, Sophie has co-authored the well-received book <a href="https://amzn.to/2xGgKDc">The Power of Personal Accountability: Achieve what Matters to You.</a>Be sure to check out Sophie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophiechiche/?hl=en">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.theshapehouse.com/">The Shape House</a>!

Founder of Shape House

Sophie Chiche

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is a mom, certified health and wellness coach, meditator, yoga and&nbsp;pilates teacher, and is an advocate for thriving on a plant-based diet. Her three pillars of focus are: meditation, mindful eating, and movement. <a href="https://melissawoodhealth.com">Melissa Wood Health</a> is a membership-based digital platform for sharing all of the wellness tips that she swears by—from food, fitness, beauty, fashion, baby and overall lifestyle—to help achieve your best self. Follow Melissa on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/MelissaWoodHealth/about/?ref=page_internal">Facebook</a>, and check out her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/melissawoodhealth/">YouTube</a>&nbsp;channel for free daily inspiration or sign up for her exclusive workouts and bonus live-stream events at <a href="https://melissawoodhealth.com/">Melissawoodhealth.com</a>!

Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg

Sisters Jenny Hutt (of Sirius XM’s Just Jenny) and Stacy Fritz named their revolutionary new eyewear company Bunny Eyez after their late mother Bunny Koppelman. But Bunny Eyez are not your mother's reading glasses!About a year ago, Stacy and Jenny were sitting side-by-side, as their hair was getting colored at a Manhattan salon—and they were frustrated. There was no way, they realized, for them to wear their reading glasses and get their hair colored at the same time. Then, like Tess McGill in the movie Working Girl, saying "Trask, radio; Trask, radio," they had an idea. It was time, they decided, for a new kind of reading glasses—which could be worn while coloring your hair, cooking dinner, giving a presentation, sitting at the dinner table, or doing just about anything else. After several rounds of prototypes, this concept became Bunny Eyez™, the ideal pair of reading glasses for whatever you're doing. The unique, patent pending design features proprietary black diamond hinge technology, which enables wearers to put their readers on in the traditional way—or flip the temples for an entirely new experience.· Flip them at the hair salon, so they're not in the way of your coloring. Flip them after cosmetic surgery, so they don't have to sit on your face. Flip them during a face mask, so you limit the mess! Flip them while cooking, so you can read your recipe, knead your dough, and never get food in your hair!The sisters continue to innovate. Coming soon are a line of sunglasses, Bunny Eyez Sunnyz, which feature the same proprietary technology, as well as Bunny Eyez Guyz, a line of readers for men. All of their designs are fashionable and functional!&nbsp;Get to know more about Jenny and Stacy by shopping their Top 10 essentials and following Bunny Eyez on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bunnyeyez_/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>!

Creators of Bunny Eyez

Jenny Hutt and Stacy Fritz

Meet Sarah Wattson, Away's VP of Creative Strategy. Away is a direct-to-consumer luggage brand that believes in making connections: on the road, online, and in person. Away values access over aspiration, and exploration over escape. For Away, all time away is time well spent. Starting with the perfect suitcase, then building from there, Away created a range of travel standards that speak to different personal travel styles and needs, each one developed from the travel stories of friends and seatmates. Their pieces aren’t “smart,” they’re thoughtful, with features that solve real travel problems and premium materials chosen to be resilient and beautiful. The result: travel standards that are perfectly, functionally minimal—that help you find your way by staying out of it. For more on Away, get to know their VP of Create Strategy, Sarah Wattson, by reading up on what she loves most about her work, who's had the biggest impact on her career, best travel tips, and her 10 must-have travel essentials. Follow Sarah on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahwattson/">@sarahwattson</a>, and follow @Away on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/away/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/away">Twitter</a>!

VP of Creative Strategy at Away

Sarah Wattson

Nicky Hilton is an American fashion designer, style expert, philanthropist, and author. Hilton has been a red carpet correspondent at the Oscars and served as a guest judge on Project Runway. She recently penned her first book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2L2DUsk">365 Style</a>, which is a go-to fashion guide full of fashion tips and tricks acquired during her many years in the fashion industry. As a designer, Nicky has released her own handbag, apparel and jewelry collections. Her charitable efforts include the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Arise Foundation, and Animal Haven. Be sure to follow Nicky on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickyhilton/?hl=en">Instagram</a>!

American Fashion Designer, Style Expert, Philanthropist, and Author

Nicky Hilton

If you’ve ever searched for beauty tips and tutorials on Pinterest, Instagram, or YouTube, then you’ve probably seen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonagasparian/">Sona Gasparian</a>, as the beauty guru’s big brown eyes are hard to miss. For the LA-based Armenian makeup artist and <a href="https://personacosmetics.co/">Pérsona Cosmetics</a> founder, makeup was a way for her to escape her insecurities growing up, while struggling with severe acne AND trying to fit in after moving to America at age 12.Taking what she learned in art school and from practicing on her co-workers at her mortuary job, Sona used her talent to embark on the journey of becoming an established makeup artist, studying at Make-Up Designory (MUD) in Los Angeles, and later working for MAC Cosmetics. Today, with over 52 million views on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/simplysona">YouTube</a>, a successful<a href="http://simplysona.com/"> blog</a>, and thriving cruelty-free beauty line (now sold in <a href="http://bit.ly/2vPMxSl">ULTA</a>), Sona has built an inspiring community and go-to platform, sharing stylings shaped by her user-friendly, DIY makeup tutorials, helpful expert advice, relatable girl talk, female empowerment, and discussions about vulnerable experiences that have made her stronger. Be sure to follow Sona on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonagasparian/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/simplysona">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/simply_sona/?autologin=true">Pinterest</a>!

Makeup Artist and Founder of Pérsona Cosmetics

Sona Gasparian

A digital-style influencer herself, Amber Venz Box conceptualized and launched rewardStyle at the age of 23 as a solution to monetize her fashion blog, <a href="https://venzedits.com/">venzedits.com</a>. Amber has worked on all sides of the fashion industry—as a shop girl, an editorial stylist, a fit model, a retail buyer, and a jewelry designer. Her intimate understanding of the fashion industry, along with first-hand experience as an influencer, has helped to fuel rewardStyle's global success and launch of their first book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2DeghhS">LIKEtoKNOW.it: Stories from the Influencer Next Door</a>.&nbsp;LIKEtoKNOW.it: Stories from the Influencer Next Door goes behind the screen with over 100 of the world's top global influencers sharing how they started their entrepreneurial businesses and achieved their path to influence. Curated by the Editors of LIKEtoKNOW.it, the book has something for everyone—the entrepreneur, the fashionista, the foodie, the stay-at-home mom, the beauty buff, the interior design guru, and so much more—encouraging readers to find their people and their influence.&nbsp;"As we built rewardStyle over the last seven years, I have gotten to privilege to meet influencers from all over the world, in their hometowns, in their favorite restaurants and coffee shops and in their homes. What is striking about these influencers is that they are all normal people. They come from all types of cities and countries and family types and their ages are as varied as their professional backgrounds. In their online content, you only the finished product and with this book, you will read about nurses, parents, Chief Architects, and teachers, all of whom decided to embark on building a business of their own and what it took to get there. What these influencers have in common is that they are all entrepreneurs; they all had the guts to launch and the grit to keep going."—Amber Venz BoxFor more on Amber, be sure to follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/venzedits/">Instagram</a> and don't forget to check out the <a href="https://www.liketoknow.it/">LIKEtoKNOW.it</a> app!

Co-Founder and President of rewardStyle

Amber Venz Box

A fierce female and serial entrepreneur, Kathy Terry has been making waves since starting her first business over 20 years ago. In 2005 she co-founded P. Terry’s Burger Stand with her husband Patrick and quickly established its presence as a socially and health-conscious fast food alternative. With fifteen P. Terry’s locations and counting (and a hot new fast casual Mexican offering called Taco Ranch) there’s no denying that Kathy Terry has helped change the way Austinites do “fast casual.” Kathy and Patrick have a heart for philanthropy, and giving back has always been a core principle of the Terry’s business model. Through their stewardship, the restaurant chain has donated over $800,000 to date, all benefiting local nonprofits. But Kathy didn’t stop there—in 2017 she launched an all-new mobile app called inLieu: the first social giving app where users can make donations and share a personal message with a friend, anytime, anywhere. Kathy’s mission to change the way we think about giving is a reflection of a lifetime of charitable giving and service. Her goal is simple—to make it easier for people to make the world a better place. Kathy and Patrick live in Austin Texas with their two children, Kate and Caroline.

Entrepreneur

Kathy Terry

Kate Synnott is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist. Irish-born Kate began her career working on LIFE Magazine cover shoots. Her clientele includes Kate Bosworth, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Nicole Kidman, Cara Delevingne, Emma Stone, Ashley Graham, Candice Swanepoel, and Olivia Culpo. Kate was formerly the National Lead Artist for Charlotte Tilbury’s line of luxury cosmetics. Her work has been featured on the covers of The Hollywood Reporter, Love Magazine, Bella Magazine, Vogue UK, Numero, and more. Her brand clients include Jimmy Choo, Dior, Calvin Klein, Beats by Dre, and Armani. For more Kate, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katesynnottmakeup/?hl=en">@katesynnottmakeup</a>!

Makeup Artist

Kate Synnott

Emily Schuman is the founder and CEO of the lifestyle site, <a href="https://cupcakesandcashmere.com/">Cupcakes and Cashmere</a>, which she began in 2008. Since then, she’s released two books, started her own clothing line and most recently launched her own <a href="https://shop.cupcakesandcashmere.com/">e-commerce shop</a>. She lives with her husband, daughter, and three cats in Los Angeles and believes you should always save room for dessert. You can follow Emily Schuman at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyschuman/">@Emilyschuman</a> and on <a href="https://cupcakesandcashmere.com/">Cupcakesandcashmere.com</a>, and shop her curated online store at <a href="https://shop.cupcakesandcashmere.com/">Shop.cupcakesandcashmere.com</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopcupcakesandcashmere/">@shopcupcakesandcashmere</a>.&nbsp;

Founder and CEO of Cupcakes and Cashmere

Emily Schuman

Danielle is a New York City-based entrepreneur and co-founder of<a href="https://www.sakara.com/"> Sakara Life</a>, an organic, plant-based meal delivery program that sources fresh, local ingredients to provide optimized nutrition for busy urbanites. Hailing from the spiritual mecca that is Sedona, Arizona, Danielle came to New York City as a chemistry collegiate. Supporting herself through school as an actress and model, she found herself caught in the throes of a dysfunctional relationship with food and dissatisfied with her own body. A search for a life change, a more soulful connection with food and a desire for continued education in the health sciences led her to study at the renowned Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). After graduating from the program and successfully transforming her own relationships to her body and food, Danielle combined her personal experience with her nutrition expertise, to create a meal program that has helped thousands of individuals change their lives through the healing powers of food. Together with her partner Whitney Tingle, Danielle has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Oprah's Super Soul 100, the New York Times, and on the Today Show.&nbsp;Whitney is a New York City entrepreneur and co-founder of<a href="https://www.sakara.com/"> Sakara Life</a> with Danielle. After gaining 15 pounds while working on Wall Street and suffering from chronic cystic acne, Whitney decided to take her health and happiness into her own hands. She partnered with her long-time best friend and holistic health coach, Danielle DuBoise, to create a meal program that allowed her to drop the weight and clear her skin, while still maintaining her busy lifestyle. Whitney has been featured in the New York Times, her business on E! Online as a “Top Meal Delivery Service Celebrities Love,” as well as was named the #1 Organic Meal Delivery Service in NYC on Gwyneth Paltrow‘s GOOP. Whitney grew up in Sedona, AZ and graduated from the University of Arizona. She is also a certified RYT200 yoga instructor.&nbsp;Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakaralife/\">Sakara</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielleduboise/">Danielle</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whitneytingle/">Whitney</a> on Instagram for more!

Co-Founders of Sakara

Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle

Katie H. Willcox is the founder and CEO of Natural Model Management and Healthy is the New Skinny. Using her 15 years of experience in the modeling industry as a curve model, Willcox strives to change the game of body image by giving people the tools to challenge the beauty ideal implemented by the media. For more on Katie, be sure to follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiehwillcox/">Instagram</a> and visit <a href="http://www.katiehwillcox.com/about/">katiewillcox.com</a>! Watch Katie's very first makeup tutorial <a href="https://www.healthyisthenewskinny.com/blog-all/2018/4/3/8zc1ls6s2o800ddkjvih9roli1b36r">HERE</a>.

Founder and CEO of Natural Model Management and Healthy is the New Skinny

Katie Willcox

Jill Martin is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, sportscaster, fashion expert, and co-author of the New York Times best-selling style guide "I Have Nothing to Wear!," "Fashion for Dummies," and “The Weekend Makeover." She is a broadcaster for the New York Knicks and is well known for her wildly popular “Ambush Makeover” and "Steals and Deals" segments on TODAY. Jill is also the Creative Director of <a href="http://www.qvc.com/fashion/g.i.l.i.-got-it-love-it/_/N-lgltZ1z12zf9/c.html">G.I.L.I</a>. (Got It. Love it.), a contemporary fashion and accessories line for QVC. The New York Times recently did an <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/nyregion/jill-martin-puts-on-her-game-face.html">article </a>describing Jill's hard-to-follow schedule! Most recently, Jill joined forces with Tracy Anderson to launch Tracy Anderson for G.I.L.I. with Jill Martin—Activewear, debuting June 5th on QVC.com. The collection features 12 styles (think bodysuits, high-waisted leggings and French terry jogger pants) in designer-inspired prints and playful pops of color. Jill and Tracy designed the collection to give women of all shapes and sizes a fashionable, versatile alternative to traditional workout wear. “Being healthy, working out and eating right is the nicest gift to yourself every day. Tracy and I want you to be able to start that process right—and that starts with what you wear,” said Martin. In addition to being a fashion authority, TV personality, best-selling author and creative director, Martin is very passionate about leading a healthy and active lifestyle. She takes Tracy’s classes and mixes in activities like trampoline boxing, paddle boarding and yoga. Jill splits time between her homes in NYC and Southampton. You can follow Jill Martin on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jillmartin/?hl=en">@jillmartin</a>!

Television Personality, Sportscaster, Fashion Expert, and Author

Jill Martin

Kristen is a highly-acclaimed wedding and editorial photographer located in Austin, Texas. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, People, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar. Most recently, Kristen was named as the photographer to watch in Austin by Tribeza Magazine. When asked about her work, Kristen shares that "my unfailing inspiration comes from light, as it is the key component of my work. I love the emotion and mood that light can evoke through a single image, which is why I chose to specialize in natural light photography." and adds that "my utmost desire is to capture each individual’s spirit and personality, while giving life to each photograph, and of course, having fun in the process!" Be sure to check out Kristen at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kilpat/">@kilpat</a> and visit her website, <a href="https://www.kristenkilpatrick.com">kristenkilpatrick.com</a>, to learn more.

Photographer

Kristen Kilpatrick

As the founder and CEO of leading digital destination<a href="http://sporteluxe.com/"> Sporteluxe.com</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biancamaycheah/">Bianca Cheah</a>&nbsp;understands the importance of looking and feeling your best. With an educational background in media and interior design, along with being a qualified yoga instructor, Bianca has spent the last decade becoming an authority on health, beauty, and stylish living. Seeing a gap in the market for a stylish destination for all things health and fitness, Bianca launched her blog, <a href="http://sporteluxe.com/">Sporteluxe</a> in December 2012. In less than a year, it had developed a cult following and transformed into one of Australia’s most innovative and influential digital destinations, leading the way in the luxury wellness space. Bianca is not only the face of Sporteluxe, but also oversees the strategic development and direction of the brand, which is now the go-to site for everything luxe health, luxe fitness, and luxe living. With the addition of some of the world’s leading health experts as contributors and a super talented team, both in Australia and Los Angeles, <a href="http://sporteluxe.com/">Sporteluxe.com</a> has become a mini health empire, providing daily inspiration and practical advice to it’s rapidly growing audience around the globe. Bianca’s mission through her brands and all other activities she undertakes, is to give women the information and inspiration they need to feel radiant, nourished, empowered, happy and energized. For more on Bianca Cheah, check out <a href="https://biancacheah.com.au/">biancacheah.com</a>&nbsp;and follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biancamaycheah/?hl=en">@biancamaycheah</a>!

Founder and CEO of Sporteluxe.com

Bianca Cheah

Ashley Longshore’s work is never shy of daring, in fact her art makes noise. The globally recognized pop artist, at a pivotal moment in her career, has been compared to Andy Warhol by both Town &amp; Country Magazine and The New York Post, noting the similarity in their obsession with pop culture icons and current brands. Ashley’s vibrant personality and bold artwork has been featured in major publications in the United States and abroad including: The New York Times, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Travel &amp; Leisure, InStyle, Details Magazine, Dujour, Harper’s, Bazaar Singapore, and French GQ among others. Her work, which has been described by client, friend and collaborator, Blake Lively as “Elegant yet Rebellious”, is a testament to her vivacious spirit. Touted by Fast Company Magazine as one of their “Most Creative People” and recognized by Forbes as one of the “Leading Business Women in the South”, Ashley has collaborated with major fashion brands, such as Chloe, Net-A-Porter, Mark Cross, luxury cosmetics brand Cle de Peau in designing their holiday 2016 packaging and most recently had a record-breaking exhibition at the luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman. Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman said, "People couldn't get enough of her no-hold-barred, beautifully outrageous work. I think what's so appealing about Ashley's voice and imagery is that it's outspoken, humorous and glamorous all at the same time. Her palette is loaded with paint, makeup, glitter, body politics and witticisms you wish you had thought of!" Ashley’s non-traditional approach to marketing her work via social media, public relations, and collaborations represents a new wave in an industry that is undergoing its own digital revolution. Be sure to follow Ashley at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreart/?hl=en">@ashleylongshoreart</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreworld/?hl=en">@ashleylongshoreworld</a>&nbsp;and check out her website <a href="https://www.ashleylongshore.com/">www.ashleylongshore.com</a>.

Artist and Gallery Owner

Ashley Longshore

Michelle Kennedy is the CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://www.peanut-app.io/">Peanut</a>, an app to connect like-minded women who happen to be mothers, facilitating conversations women want and need to have. Launched in 2017, it has become a prominent voice for modern motherhood, garnered a community of over 300,000 women, and has received a host of plaudits from being celebrated by Apple at the WWDC conference to the Today show naming it the "app to change your life". Michelle started her career as an M&amp;A lawyer at leading international law firm Mishcon de Reya. She later joined dating app, Badoo, where she rose to the role of Deputy CEO at the $100m+ revenue generative market leader. During her tenure at Badoo, Michelle was integral to the launch and was a board member of seminal millennial dating app Bumble. Michelle is also a mama to her 4-year-old Peanut, Finlay. For more on Michelle, be sure to follow her on Instagram at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellekennedylon/"> @michellekennedydylon</a>. You can find Peanut on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peanut/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeanutAppOfficial/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/peanutapp/">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/peanut_app">Twitter</a>.

Co-Founder and CEO of Peanut

Michelle Kennedy

Camila Alves McConaughey is a dedicated mother, fashion and lifestyle expert, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Brazil to a family of farmers, she grew up with a strong connection to the taste and aroma of food made using only fresh-picked ingredients. Camila moved to the U.S. in her teens to pursue a career in fashion, later establishing herself as a well-known lifestyle expert, sharing her personal insights and tips on the Today show, Rachael Ray, The Chew, and The Talk. In 2015, she launched the lifestyle and community website <a href="https://womenoftoday.com/">Women of Today</a> focusing on food, family, fashion, health, beauty and crafts. With three kids of her own and countless nights surrounded by bowls of purees and a messy kitchen, Camila thought there must be a simpler way to provide fresh, unprocessed, and homemade food for babies and kids. Camila’s vision to change the way kids eat is realized through <a href="http://yummyspoonfuls.com/">Yummy Spoonfuls®</a>—providing delicious, nutritious food using simple manufacturing methods. Keep up-to-date with Camila by following her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamcamilaalves/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamcamilaalves/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/iamcamilaalves">Twitter</a>! Opening image: Ashley Burns

Mother, Fashion and Lifestyle Expert, and Entrepreneur

Camila Alves

Considered the secret behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces, expert esthetician Shani Darden sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skin care. Her passion for simple, yet effective solutions has earned her clients’ trust and respect in a town where beauty, health, and wellness standards are high. Shani’s ability to treat a wide range of skin care conditions—from acne and rosacea to pigmentation, sun damage, and aging skin—while enhancing existing looks makes her an invaluable asset to her clients. Her custom treatments, coupled with her home care regimen, keep clients looking flawless and coming back for years. For more on Shani, check out <a href="https://www.shanidarden.com/">Shanidarden.com</a> and don't forget to follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanidarden/?hl=en">@shanidarden</a>!

Expert Esthetician and Creator of Shani Darden Skin Care

Shani Darden

Kendra Scott is a loving mom, a driven entrepreneur, and a passionate designer who believes the truest form of success is giving back in a meaningful way. As a creative mind with a love of natural gemstones, Kendra designed her first collection of jewelry in 2002. The foundation of Kendra’s success has been her infectious energy and entrepreneurial spirit, which took her from a $500 project in the spare bedroom of her home to a billion dollar fashion brand loved globally. Known for her unique use of color and quality materials, Kendra has created collections of timeless pieces that have won over loyal fans, media and celebrities alike. Since she began her company, Kendra has lived by three core values: Family, Fashion and Philanthropy. She created a brand and culture that authentically values giving back and making a positive difference in the community. The Kendra Scott company maintains a focus on its customers and the causes close to their hearts, abiding by the mantra “What Matters to You, Matters to Us.” For more one Kendra, you can follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kendrascott/">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KendraScott/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/KendraScott">Twitter</a>.

Designer, CEO, and Philanthropist

Kendra Scott

Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.hillhousehome.com/">Hill House Home</a>, a New York-based direct-to-consumer bedding and home business. Since launching in 2016, Hill House Home has been featured in The New York Times, VOGUE, Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal and more, shipping to customers in over 20 countries. For her work founding Hill House Home, Nell Diamond was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for Retail &amp; E-Commerce. Nell developed the concept for Hill House Home as part of Yale’s Start-Up Founder Practicum, an incubator for companies conceived by students of the School of Management from which she graduated in 2015. Nell graduated with a BA in English Literature from Princeton University in 2011. For more on Nell and Hill House Home, be sure to check out their Instagrams <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hillhousehome/">@hillhousehome</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nelliediamond/">@nelldiamond</a>.

Founder and CEO of Hill House Home

Nell Diamond

At first glance, Courtney Kerr is quickly recognized for her larger than life personal style: It’s playful, fun, &amp; full of her sassy personality. Since a young age, this outspoken Dallasite has spent most of her life eating, sleeping, and breathing fashion…so much so that she has dedicated her life to chronicling her fabulous style &amp; taste on her well known blog “What Courtney Wore,” which has transitioned into an online magazine, “<a href="https://kerrently.com/">KERRently</a>.” From her style do’s &amp; don’ts, to her unfiltered look on life, Kerr’s unique take on style is one that readers certainly find as a breath of fresh air. Courtney’s life took an interesting turn when she was cast on Bravo’s 2011 docudrama, “Most Eligible Dallas,” which eventually led to a 2013 spinoff show, “Courtney Loves Dallas.” Female viewers were eager to know everything about Courtney’s wardrobe, which was her lightbulb moment to leave her longtime, successful career as a retail shopgirl and venture into the world of style blogging. In addition to style expert &amp; tastemaker, Kerr has also added talk show host to her resume. For two years, Dallas woke up to her every morning on the panel of opinionated women on KTXD’s 2-hour morning show, “The Broadcast.” In 2014, CBS Radio also scooped up Courtney to co-host afternoon drive show, “UNcorked with Leigh Ann &amp; Courtney Kerr,” which airs on their Dallas hot adult contemporary station, 103.7 KVIL. The ladies, who have the ONLY all female drive home show in the country, discuss everything from celebrity gossip, to relationships &amp; sex, and everything in between. In January of 2016, “UNcorked” went nationally syndicated and began as a weekly online podcast for Play.It. After 5 years of juggling it all &amp; going 100mph in designer heels, Courtney recognized that it was time to elevate “What Courtney Wore” into a online magazine, appropriately named “KERRently.” She knew there was no way she could add this to her already full plate, so she looked to longtime assistant, Shannon Russo, to be her right hand gal and Director of Operations. The duo spent months brainstorming about how they could create an online magazine that still embodied Courtney’s personal style, but also added curated elements of her day to day life including beauty, living, and travel. In January 2016, “KERRently” was launched. Courtney, 34, resides in a fashionably decorated Dallas high-rise, and when she isn’t playing dress up in her closet or thinking of her next sarcastic one-liner, she can be found eating tex-mex, drinking dirty martinis, traveling the world, or playing fetch with her four-legged best friend, a female rescue pit bull who is appropriately named “Fancy.” For more on Courtney, be sure to follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrently/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCourtneyKerr">Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyKerr"> Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTITfQdqNeRHGM1zx6hxHw/videos">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;

Founder and Editor-In-Chief of KERRently.com

Courtney Kerr

Mica May is the Founder and CEO of May Designs. <a href="https://www.maydesigns.com/">May Designs</a> is a lifestyle brand selling beautiful, customizable things that make every day a little more lovely. The flagship product is the May Book, a simple notebook that can be customized to reflect each customer’s style; it lays flat and fits nicely in your purse. This idea came about by accident when design clients began taking notice of the signature notebooks that Mica brought to meetings. She capitalized on the momentum of interest and switched her focus from graphic design to perfecting a physical product. Some grassroots PR effort landed a feature on Good Morning America which catapulted her tiny hobby into a national brand. May Designs has now been featured by Good Morning America, The Today Show, Real Simple, and was named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Mica is excited to see May Designs grow and expand into new product lines and markets, while always striving to find the perfect balance between running a business, and being a wife to her husband and mother of her three young kids. The May Designs studio is proud to call Austin, TX it’s home. You can follow May Designs on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maydesigns/">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MayBooks/">Facebook</a>.

Founder and CEO of May Designs

Mica May

Alli Webb founded Drybar in 2010 after spending 15 years as a professional stylist. She attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and began her career in fashion in New York City in the early ‘90s working for designer Nicole Miller. In 1996, Alli left fashion retailing to pursue her true passion—hairstyling. After training at the Toni &amp; Guy Academy, Alli sharpened her skills as an assistant to celebrity stylist John Sahag, famous for his signature dry-cut technique. Having struggled with her own extremely curly hair, Alli was always in search of a great blowout but was often disappointed with the two available options—an overpriced blowout at a traditional salon or a less-than-desirable experience at a discount chain. After leaving the professional hair workforce in 2005 to start a family, she decided to find a way to continue pursuing the creative side of hairstyling at a new-mom pace. Alli began offering weekly in-home blowout services for friends, but her little side business quickly grew into more than a part-time gig. The business exploded strictly by referrals from loyal clients, which led Alli to the decision to expand her mobile operation to a physical location. The first Drybar opened in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2010 and was an overnight sensation. Drybar has since expanded to over 60 locations throughout Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Vancouver, BC. Alli remains active in the business as the Chief Creative Officer at Drybar, overseeing the hiring and training of more than 3,000 stylists across the country and leading the development of Drybar’s line of styling products and tools. Drybar’s growing product line is sold through its own shops, as well as in Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta, and select Bloomingdale's stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. Alli was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2013 by Fast Company, and was featured on the Cosmo 2013 Power List by Cosmopolitan magazine, as well as the Fortune 40 Under 40 list. Abrams Publishing is scheduled to release Alli’s first book, “The Drybar Guide to Good Hair for All,” in October 2016. Be sure to follow Ali and Drybar on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alliwebb/?hl=en">@alliwebb</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedrybar/?hl=en"> @thedrybar</a>.

Founder of Drybar

Alli Webb

Nicole Wegman, the founder of Ring Concierge, began her career as a luxury private jeweler and has since scaled into a successful e-commerce business and private jeweler accessible to the mass. By strategically utilizing social media and successfully blurring the line between retailer and influencer, Nicole has disrupted the historically close-knit, male-dominated diamond industry. Visit <a href="https://ringconcierge.com">Ringconcierge.com</a> to learn more about their exceptional product offering and superior customer service, making shopping for fine jewelry online a concept anyone can get behind. Need a little more bling in your life but not ready to commit to a new diamond ring? Simply follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ringconcierge/">@ringconcierge</a> on Instagram for your daily dose of diamond.&nbsp;