
Women of Impact

Women of Impact: Milena Mortati, Founder of Cr8 Art
Women of Impact: Milena Mortati, Founder of Cr8 ArtAt a young age, Italian multimedia artist, Milena Mortati, knew she wasn’t going to thrive in any regular nine to five work environments. After college, she was offered a job at a tourist resort in North Africa...

WOI: Jannelle So-Perkins, Executive Producer and Host of So Jannelle TV
Women of Impact: Jannelle So-Perkins, Executive Producer and Host of So Jannelle TVPersistence, hard work, and perseverance are the cornerstones to the success of Jannelle So-Perkins, the Executive Producer and host of So Jannelle TV. Named as one of the 100 Most...

Women of Impact: Ana Ruiz Pena, PA-C, MHA and Karla Rugmas, PA-C, MHA, Founders of Vida Mobile Care
Women of Impact: Ana Ruiz Pena, PA-C, MHA and Karla Rugmas, PA-C, MHA, Founders of Vida Mobile CareAs daughters of immigrants, friends and colleagues Ana Ruiz Pena and Karla Rugmas experienced first-hand the challenges of accessing healthcare and receiving limited...

WOI Thresa Richardson, Co-Owner, Tequila Mockingbird Productions
Women of Impact: Thresa Richardson, Co-Owner, Tequila Mockingbird ProductionsWriter. Actress. Director. Producer. Advice columnist. Radio Personality. Thresa Richardson –known as T to friends and colleagues—wears many, many hats. She often uses the catchphrase:...

Women of Impact: Nicole Blaine, Owner Of The Crow
Women of Impact: Nicole Blaine, Owner Of The CrowA theater kid at the age of 5, Nicole Blaine is no stranger to the stage, but her journey with comedy started in college. Comedy and the hit television show, FRIENDS, got her through the toughest part of her...

WOI Lenny Montes, Owner of Danzone
Women of Impact: Lenny MontesDancing has always been in Lenny Montes’ blood. She started dancing at the age of 5. At 10 years old, she joined her elementary school’s drill team. She was still in high school when she began her coaching career as a high school cheer...

Women of Impact: Caroline Feraday, Broadcast Journalist
Women of Impact: Caroline Feraday, Broadcast JournalistPhoto Courtesy of carolineferaday.comRadio is Caroline Feraday’s first love. At eight years old, she was presenting the news to her classmates from torn newspaper clippings. It was not surprising that her love...

Women of Impact: Tiffany Melius, Owner of The Perky Nerd
Women of Impact: Tiffany Melius, Owner of The Perky NerdTiffany Melius’ early foray into the world of comics began with her hero, Captain Marvel. “I went on a comic book hunt with my husband and he was like you should find a comic, too. I was definitely overwhelmed by...

Women of Impact: Lois P. Klavir, President, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA
Women of Impact: Lois P. Klavir, President, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA Lois P. Klavir is a woman who strives for excellence and believes in inspiring and uplifting others to do the same. One of her motivating quotes is from Thomas Jefferson:...

Women Of Impact: Shelbi Spicer, Money Coach
Women Of Impact: Shelbi Spicer, Money CoachPhoto by Shelbi SpicerShelbi Spicer, a licensed financial professional, worked in the financial industry for seven years and eventually ran her office own in Los Angeles, CA. She specialized in minimizing taxes in...