Kerri GORMAN and Karen FOY, Founders, Gorman Foy
They say never go into business with friends, but these Texas BFFs grew a multi-million dollar business.
With a passion for printing and promotions, Gorman Foy’s founders enjoy 90% client retention.

Corinne PHIPPS, Founder Urban Darling
When Martha Stewart’s Real Simple needs fashion styling quotes, its writers call Corinne Phipps, founder of Urban Darling. This breakout wardrobe consulting company prides itself on being “for everybody and any body.”

Elizabeth LESSER, Co-Founder, Omega Institute,
When Elizabeth Lesser was in her early twenties, she co-founded Omega Institute and dedicated herself to making eastern philosophies more mainstream. Three decades later, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people annually to its workshops, conferences and retreats.

Danielle LaPorte, Founder White Hot Truth
Imagine being a best-selling author, a partner in a successful lifestyle media company and courted by Oprah’s producers for your own show…and then just walking away from it all.

Lisa OZ, co-host of The Dr. Oz Show
Described as “a shaman in disguise, a genius of the soul,” Lisa Oz was the catalyst behind the breakout Discovery Channel show Second Opinion with Dr. Oz

Dr. Lissa RANKIN, Founder and Pink Director of Mojo – Owning Pink
This women’s health visionary, and Incubator Intensive grad, took a huge Pleap (a pink leap of faith) by leaving the medical profession, but soon found that she could quit her job, but not her calling.

LISA TERRENZI, Diskeeper Corporation
After moving up the ranks at Diskeeper Corporation, Lisa Terrenzi became CEO in 2007. Her affinity for technology, developing people and making a positive impact led to the company’s highest revenue ever in 2009.

TARA ABRAHAM, Founder and CEO, Accel, Inc.
When Limited Brands is your first (and most loyal) customer, you’re doing something right. Tara Abraham knows how to package success.

TORY BURCH, Founder and Creative Director, Tory Burch
Tory Burch turned her vision for affordably luxury clothes at an accessible price point into a global style force. Since the launch in 2004, Tory and her lifestyle brand have won prestigious awards for redefining the fashion landscape.

CAROL CRAIG, CEO and CFO – Craig Technologies, Inc.-
Think networking and relationship-building can’t impact your business? Carol Craig built a $20 million consulting company on mostly word-of-mouth and client referrals. Her loyalty-based approach to doing business keeps her company’s technology services in high demand within the government contracting sector.