Vanessa Valiente is San Diego's #1 Personal Stylist and creator of VSTYLE, the first and longest standing fashion blog in America's finest city (Est. 2007). She has worked with numerous celebrities and was voted a “Top Stylist” by Modern Luxury and FINE magazine. Vanessa is also the author of, The Personal Stylist’s Handbook, the bible for aspiring stylists. Vanessa has been featured in The Washington Post, InStyle, The Zoe report and BOF.

As many of you know, Caroline served her first Caramel Cake at my christening in 1982. The power of word of mouth quickly spread the legend of the 7-Layer Caramel Cake across the country and before Mom realized it, she had customers from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii wondering how soon they could get a Caramel Cake! In the beginning, Mom had a baker in South Carolina who would make the cakes, and they would be shipped up on our grandfather's charcoal trucks or picked up during one of our family trips south from Maryland. I remember vividly being in the back of Mom’s car at 4:30 or 5:00 in the morning as we waited to meet the trucks that were carrying the special delivery Caramel Cakes for friends to pick up in Annapolis. Unfortunately, the baker who was helping became ill, and Caroline had to decide whether or not she could continue on with her growing business. As with many questions we have faced throughout the history of Caroline’s Cakes, the answers came from our wonderful customers who kept asking for more cakes! Caroline’s labor of love was a rough start because caramel is so difficult to perfect. I remember coming home from boarding school in the early days of the business and watching in awe as Mom worked and worked to get the icing just right. There were times when it took an hour and a half just to get the icing right for one cake! Despite these hurdles, she was not to be deterred, and her perseverance and dedication to perfection finally conquered and owned the process!After graduating from Hobart College in 2004, I was eager to start my career. I never could have imagined the opportunity that was presented to me when Mom asked if I had an interest in joining the team at Caroline’s Cakes. From the very beginning, I realized how much I would learn from her passion for this business and all of our wonderful customers. Mom instilled in me an appreciation for hard work, creative problem solving, and a love for people. It really is the relationships that we have with our customers that make this business so special, and I am honored to be able to carry on the traditions that Caroline started with her now famous Caramel Cake. Many thanks to all of you for your support over the years. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, and remember, as Caroline always said… “Eat Cake and be happy!”

Natalie Pergar brings 29 years of hands-on experience as an accredited esthetician to Eminence Organic Skin Care and the esthetics industry. Voted third finalist in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards 2019 for ‘Educator & Trainer of the Year,’ Natalie is passionate about organic skin care and wellness and is always excited to share her trade secrets. Natalie is proud to have been with Eminence for over 20 years and regularly shares her extensive knowledge of skin care and organic solutions in her dual role as Lead Skin Care Trainer and Senior Product Education Specialist. With her friendly expert approach, Natalie has naturally become one of the trusted faces of the brand, conducting in-depth product trainings for fellow estheticians and Eminence Spa Partners around the world. She regularly offers expert insights in numerous print and digital publications and shares her knowledge through Eminence’s social media platforms including the hit YouTube series “In The Mix”. Natalie is thrilled to be an integral part of the multi-award-winning Eminence team, practicing her passion and sharing her knowledge and experience across all areas of the brand.

Dr. Daniel Geller, DPM, is the Chief Medical Officer for Kane Footwear, a sustainable brand focusing on superior recovery shoe gear, and a foot and ankle surgeon focusing on sports injuries. Instrumental in integrating recovery-based orthopedic principles into prototypes of Kane’s flagship product, the Revive, Dr. Geller combines scientific expertise with sustainable materials to create footwear that aids individuals in comfortable recovery. With a decade of experience, he has collaborated closely with the NYC Ballet and served as the team podiatrist for numerous premier running, cycling, and triathlon teams, while also maintaining a presence as a lecturer, published author, and television consultant for various networks.

15-time Ironman triathlete, Jen Rulon lives the life of a healthy human who loves to coach others to become the best versions of themselves. Living authentically takes just as much practice as training for your upcoming fitness goals. As a fitness expert, author, accountability coach, and motivational speaker, Jen encourages others to take risks and live their lives to the fullest.Through her social platforms and speaking engagements nationwide, she reaches an audience ready to hear what she has to say and implement the life lessons that have worked so well for her and her clients. Jen also leans into her educational background, having earned a master’s in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science.Telling her story on the TEDx stage and in national media outlets where she shares her 22+ years of coaching experiences, Jen shows us what fitness can look like for 50+. Through her Everyday Healthy Human podcast, Jen helps listeners to find their life’s purpose, age gracefully like fine non-alcoholic wine, and train themselves to figure out who they are as human beings and what they want out of life. She’s an expert on fitness, nutrition, strength training, and how to develop the mindset of an athlete to thrive.Jen has always lived and loved with passion, grit, and heart. She’s fearless and motivated to provide positive content and heartfelt wisdom. As one client put it, “She coaches the way she lives her life, which is beautifully and by example.”Between her speaking engagements, podcast, and book: Self Motivation Strategies for Women, Jen details how to tackle challenges head-on in a friendly, no-nonsense approach.

Edwina is a nationally recognized dietitian and wellness expert, dually credentialed in Australia and the US. She is an experienced nutrition strategist, spokesperson, and content creator, and has worked on everything from mobile apps to CPG products. Edwina has a prominent media presence and her work has been featured on sites including TIME, Women's Health, SELF, and Shape. She focuses on science-driven wellness strategies for busy people.

Meet Dr. Jordan Wagner, the charismatic force behind the globally loved Doctor ER YouTube channel. Not just a brilliant mind but also an engaging personality, Dr. Wagner has entertained over 40 million viewers each month, inviting a diverse roster of guests from doctors to martial artists and actors, making Doctor ER one of the world's most beloved health and wellness platforms. Beyond his entertaining online presence, Dr. Wagner has an impressive academic journey, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been a practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for 13 years and holds a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification. Presently, he's also immersed in a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, complementing his previous roles as an Associate Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School and Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Wagner's infectious enthusiasm and extensive medical background fuel the creation of Life Happns, a brand that is revolutionizing the approach to taking health supplements. Fast Acting and As Needed, Just like the approach of the Emergency Department that Jordan works in. Be prepared for a journey that not only promotes your well-being but does so with flair, humor, and unwavering dedication.

Josephine A. Lauren, MTS, (she/they) is an internationally-recognized queer and disabled author, activist, and incest survivor. Jo. earned a Masters in Theological Studies, then advanced their career as a minister in national and international contexts, a teacher, then a designer. Through their career path, they learned the value of social equity and the process of design thinking to reshape systems. Then Jo. integrated these skills with content creation and storytelling to build a business that helps mission-driven businesses to improve community development. In 2017, Jo. became an anti-incest activist and community organizer. Their story and suggestions on how to prevent and heal from incest have been published in over 30 outlets including Ms. Magazine, Yes!, America, Spirituality & Health, and Elite Daily. Every month, they author a new piece to subscribers on their Substack, RoadHEAD: Where Travel Meets Mental Exploration. As the co-founder of Incest AWARE, Jo. serves an alliance of individuals and organizations seeking to reignite the anti-incest movement in the US, as well as improve methods of incest prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice.

Nelo Lucich is the CEO and Co-Founder of Skyrocket Toys, a Los Angeles-based toy and entertainment company with a groundbreaking product portfolio that changes the way consumers engage and interact across generations. Lucich leverages his decades long experience in the toy and videogame space to bring the latest innovations to the industry. He leads a team of entrepreneurs, product developers and design engineers who pioneer new ideas in toys, retail and entertainment to elevate play and advance the industry. Skyrocket creates products sold under major licenses as well as award-winning proprietary brands including Sky Viper Drones, Faction, My Fuzzy Friends, Blume and Pomsies. Prior to founding Skyrocket, Lucich was the Senior Vice President of Interactive at JAKKS Pacific and an Interactive Producer at Mattel.

As eu2be founder and CEO, Charla Jones has created a collection of award-winning skincare products designed to honor all bodies and skin types and transform how we care for our skin. She is on a quest to illuminate the essential nature of beauty and wellness in our lives.Creativity and hard work form a thread that runs through all that Charla does. Likewise, the brand’s proprietary rare blends of natural carrier oils are themselves substantial and hardworking. Building on her lifelong passion for the arts and cultural experiences, the Boston-based entrepreneur serves on the boards of three forward-looking arts organizations: the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, the Boston public art curator Now + There, and New York Live Arts, home to the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.From her world-traveling aunt Eugenia — for whom eu2be is named — to her maternal grandmother, who hosted the likes of B.B. King at her Midwestern speakeasy, Charla draws inspiration from highly creative, hardworking and entrepreneurial women. And she credits her caretakers for the idea that one’s labor creates value and beauty in the world.Before founding eu2be, her entrepreneurial career spanned endeavors ranging from small businesses to blue-chip Fortune 500 brands, and in 1998 she built an independent creative marketing agency from the ground up. Establishing offices and building teams in Boston and Paris, she worked hands-on with tech-company clients to devise their business strategies, product launch plans and marketing communications programs.In 2012, when her entrepreneurial instincts led her to recognize the unmet needs of highly discerning and wellness-minded people like herself, she created a brand that would embody an ethos of caring for the skin you live in — not just the face you present to the public. An avid collector of art and books, Charla’s passions extend to photography — often crafting and shooting images for Eu2Be — cooking, street fashion, travel and spending time in nature.

Allissen Adams, an expert blender and a budding entrepreneur in the wine world. Her boundary-pushing work on Lolli's high-ABV line is a testament to her innovative spirit. Allissen's creations are quickly gaining a loyal following crowning her as a role model for other women who are brave enough to push the envelope in their own industries, by putting a creative twist on tradition.Becky Azevedo, an expert blender and a trailblazing force in the world of wine making. Becky s relentless in her pursuit of delivering the sweeter taste we all want in our wine. At Becky's heart is a desire to empower and uplift other women. She is breaking in a traditionally male-dominated industry with the introduction of what many are calling "the next viral wine".

My book #LivingSugarFree Revealed is available now on Amazon.#LivingSugarFree is not a diet, it is a lifestyle.I founded Better Me, Inc. in 2007 to help improved communities, businesses and lifestyles one solution at a time. Together we are the solution.

I am a Celebrity Matchmaker, Dating Expert, Author and former Divorce Attorney. I help successful busy people “get real” about their dating so they can find and maintain the love they want. I also help people understand that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. I am known for my straight-forward, actionable advice that helps people make real changes in their love lives and the way they approach dating. I am also known for my ability to read between the lines and help my clients find excellent and proper partners. I have been in the dating industry for over 20 years and have helped thousands find love. I had my own TV show on NBC called Miss Match. I produced it with Darren Star and Alicia Silverstone played my character. I have a book out, Matchbook: The Diary of A Modern-Day Matchmaker. I am a frequently replied upon expert on shows like Access Hollywood, Today and Extra, in newspapers like New York Times, NY Post and USA Today, in magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan and NY Magazine and for online publications like Elite Daily, Bustle, Buzzfeed. I also write for Insider, Huffington Post and Thought Catalog. I have done collaborations and been a brand ambassador for a number of brands including Crest, Febreze, Oral-B, Bliss Spa, Saks, Burberry, and Petco.

Dr. Arruda is a Dermatologist based in New York City. She has expertise in medical device development and cosmetic dermatology.Dr. Arruda went to medical school in Sao Paolo, Brazil. She serves as Research Investigator at Sadick Research Group. She is an invited speaker in US and International Conferences and regularly publishes her clinical research in peer-reviewed journals.

Zack Bates is a visionary hospitality and marketing professional with a proven track record of success. As the founder of Private Club Marketing in 2009, he has been sought after by some of the world's most iconic private members' clubs to implement strategies that protect and preserve their legacies, such as the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, The Riviera Country Club, Gleneagles Resort, The Vintage Club, Mayacama Golf Club, San Francisco Yacht Club, Peninsula Hotels, and Montage Hotel Group.With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bates began his career at ClubCorp in 2003, where he quickly rose to the top of the list among 200+ global properties for member retention and sales. He was recognized in 2015 by Platinum Clubs of America and Platinum Clubs of the World as their preferred Membership Marketing Firm.Bates' passion for connecting high-net-worth golf enthusiasts and country club members to unique golf and real estate content around the globe led him to found Club Estates, a digital platform that has reached over 1M views in its first year. The platform offers an invitation-only and curated list of luxury golf, city, yacht, and country club real estate on the market.In addition to his professional achievements, Bates is an active board advisor to Sport at the Service of Humanity, a cooperative between the Vatican, U.N., and the International Olympic Committee. He is also a dedicated father to his two children and enjoys golf, travel, food & wine, community, and the arts. He resides in Newport Beach, CA.

Holly Berrigan is the founder of MYSA Natural Wine. As a serial entrepreneur and current sustainable agriculture student, she's built a platform focused on sustainable consumption through partnerships with organizations like 1% for the Planet and The Carbon Fund. She has a WSET Level 3 certification with Distinction, is a member of Slow Food USA and writer for the Porto Protocol, as well as a student in Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Stockbridge.