Alexis Gladstone brings 30 years of professional experience to her consulting, training, coaching, and speaking on leadership, sales, and change. As a certified Walking on the Glass Floor facilitator she works with individuals and organizations to equip them with the tools and strategies that help enhance their leadership skills and overall results.

Forging her professional career in industries such as oil & gas, medical device manufacturing, and paper & boxboard, she was often the only woman in meetings. Through these experiences Alexis developed a passion for helping women succeed and she loves working with organizations that focus on attracting, retaining and developing women and other diverse talent. She has worked with several companies to set up internal affinity groups and women-focused conferences that allow the members to network and learn from each other.

With a strong belief in giving back, Alexis has been active in a variety of organizations that educate, coach and mentor women at all stages of their career and has held a number of leadership roles within them. Most recently she was chair of the Women’s Committee of the Small Business Advocacy Council.

She has a extensive background in developing and delivering leadership strategies and programs for companies in all industries. One client was named to Training magazine’s Top 125 for the first time, based on programs she designed and helped implement.

Alexis has presented on leadership topics such as Gender Communication Differences, Confidence and Strategic Networking to organizations such as YWCA of Chicago, Boardroom Bound, DePaul University and the Chicago Tax Club. Internationally she has spoken to the Harbin Chamber of Commerce (Harbin China) and to a number of financial organizations in Melbourne Australia.

She is a co-author of Pure Wealth and has been a guest on The Women 4 Women Network/iHeart Radio.

One of the “Seven Keys To Success in Business” according to Judy Hoberman is effective communication and certified trainer Amy Chodroff embodies that and more.

Amy has spent the past nearly 30 years communicating to radio and television audiences across the country.  She currently co-hosts “News and Information in the Morning with Dave and Amy” on AM-570 KLIF in Dallas.  Amy is an award winning show host, news anchor and reporter who has been named Best News Anchor in Texas by the Associated Press many times over the past 15 years.  She also has one of most recognizable laughs in the Metroplex.

Amy is the consummate storyteller and uses the power of story to engage her radio audience.  Over the years, she has interviewed many politicians, celebrities, and sports figures.  The coolest thing she ever did on the air was sing with the legendary Kenny Rogers.

In addition to co-hosting her show, Amy endorses many products and services on the air and has been told she could sell “ice to eskimos”.  Amy also runs a small marketing company that helps small businesses with branding, social media, press releases, websites and more.

Originally from Boston, Amy graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and has worked at stations in Los Angeles, Orlando, Providence and Upstate New York. She is very excited to spread her wings and be a founding certified trainer at “Walking on the Glass Floor”.

Why I got involved:

I got involved with “Walking on the Glass Floor” because there aren’t enough female mentors for women in radio.  As a show host and news anchor, I’ve always been surrounded by male co-workers, often times being the only women in the room. I feel it’s important for women to mentor other women, but also for men to learn how to do the same. “Walking on the Glass Floor” founder Judy Hoberman  and I connected immediately when we met and she has become a mentor, role model and friend. She has appeared several times as a guest on my radio show and she speaks my language. I’ve always said telling a story is the best way to connect with your audience, and Judy agrees.  I hope my stories will help women become better leaders and and help men learn how to champion women.

Angel RIBO, known as The CEO Confidant, is an International TV Host, Public Speaker, CEO Consultant and Philanthropist

Both Established Entrepreneurs and Corporate CEOs hire Angel to bridge the Gap Globally for Expansion and Exposure because they have limited themselves to their immediate market, their own backyard, so Angel helps them understand, discover and design a plan to go into International markets. There is a Science and a Secret to taking things Global, and That is his Mastery.

In a nutshell, this is what Angel helps CEOs do:

1. Identify the Top Cultural differences to Conduct business in that Area,
2. Find the right Local partners to go in this journey together with,
3. Learn the Most important local Business Development strategies tactics that they have to use to generate Revenue in that Country.

In the last 19 years Angel has helped more than 1,500 CEOs in 33 different countries. He was born near Barcelona, and he has lived in 8 countries and speaks 5 languages.

Angel is now based out of Texas, where he cares for his family and runs his Business. Early in 2017, he launched his International Foundation, Wisdom for Kids, and he has helped hundreds of Underprivileged Kids in Latin America become Entrepreneurs using their Local Resources.

Danielle M. Burns, MBA, AIF is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC and works with a highly collaborative team that is responsible for the growth and profitability of the firms distribution channels. Danielle participates in all aspects of the sales and marketing processes and helps advisors understand how to maximize the value of working with First Affirmative. Danielle serves on the board of Green America: A not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982 whose mission is to harness economic power to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Danielle began her financial services career in 1994 at Wachovia Corporation where she worked for both Wachovia Bank and Wachovia Securities performing a variety of management duties over her nine-year tenure there. Her background emphasizes technology training and practice management development for financial advisors. Prior to joining First Affirmative she worked for a community bank in Clearwater, FL where she provided marketing, sales and service support.

In addition to her professional duties, Danielle worked with her mother to develop a non-profit youth services organization called Think Big Productions, Inc., located in Clearwater, Florida. The primary mission of Think Big is to develop and channel young artistic talent in the community. Danielle provided motivational support and ongoing training to help young adults hone their craft.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Danielle has a passion for the culinary arts, is an advocate for advancing Women in Leadership and is focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Danielle has an undergraduate degree in Business and a MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. She and her husband, and their son live in Noblesville, Indiana.

Mr. Donald Taylor has spent his entire career in healthcare leadershipo.  Today, he is providing executive project management for integration of two of largest health systems in north Texas.  He is also faculty providing leadership development and teaches healthcare business to mid-senior management for UT Southwestern. He also is guest lectures on healthcare policy, changes and challenges to the industry for graduate classes at University of Texas Dallas.  Prior to this, he served as the Acting Associate Director at the El Paso and Phoenis Veterans Affairs Health Care System and was permanently assigned as the Associate Director at the North Chicago VA, which is the only fully integrated VA/DoD (Navy) federal health center. 

Mr. Taylor has served in leadership positions in the community, private industry, and the U.S. Air Force. He retired in the grade of Colonel in 2006 after serving 27 years in healthcare. During his military career, he served in various positions across military medicine, where he supported operational strategy for the entire AF Medical Service and served as health policy/plans advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General.  He has served in various command positions and culminated his military career as the Vice Commander Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He also served as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq in 2006, where he was engaged daily with record levels of wartime injuries all under the scrutiny of international media.  Mr Taylor also was President of a for profit engineering company with revenues in excess of $35M and employees in 14 different countries.

A native of Lewisville, Texas, Mr. Taylor earned his Master of Healthcare Administration from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Association and built their national Wounded Airman Program. He now serves as the Chairman of the AFA Veteran Retiree Advisory Council, where he advocates for veterans care and benefits.  He has been a leader in the community, serving as past chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and the military representative for the San Antonio Economic Development Council.  Most important, he is married to Judy Hoberman, author, speaker, radio show host and the founder of the companies Selling in a Skirt and Walking On the Glass  Floor.

Sheila Rondeau Steinmark, Managing Partner, Marketing Operations Group

As a marketing operations leader and innovator, Sheila has produced complex and highly recognized marketing initiatives from development through implementation. Having spent over 20 years in the agency arena, she has positioned her clients as global leaders by driving sales with creative and operational teams by building key relationships that support corporate goals.

Sheila possesses a unique skill set in operations, logistics, leadership and problem solving. Her combination of operational and management skills has allowed her to repurpose them to drive large-scale mobile marketing, product sampling, social media, pop-up retail, trade show and brand building that exceed business objectives.

Before starting Marketing Operations Group, Sheila worked for several marketing companies, including the in-house marketing agency of Anheuser-Busch where she ran the largest mobile marketing program in the nation.  She has worked on programs such as:  Budweiser Mobile Beer Schools, Budweiser True Music Roadhouse, Glaceau Tasting Vehicles, UPS Centennial Celebration, Anheuser-Busch National Sales Meeting and Expo, P&G’s Tide Loads of Hope and Mile of Style, Charmin NYC Restrooms, Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts American Idol Sponsorship and Pop-Tarts World, Sony Youth Sports, Corona Beach, and Turner National Bracket Day.  

Another aspect of Sheila’s career has been her military service.  Sheila is a retire Army First Sergeant and a combat veteran from the 1^st Gulf War.  Sheila served for 20 years from 1985 until her retirement in 2005, which included active duty for six years with the 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, KY and 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea, and an additional 14 years in the Illinois Army National Guard. 

Sheila grew up in St. Louis.  Currently lives in Dallas and is blessed to share her life with her supportive husband Jim and 18-year old daughter Sammi. 

To check out case studies and more, please see Sheila’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilasteinmark/

Tilde Guajardo, known as “The Alchemist of Courage and Confidence”, is a facilitator, life coach, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, TEDx organizer and consultant. She teaches women leaders and entrepreneurs how to transform fear into action and limiting beliefs into unlimited possibilities by aligning with their Higher Self using Spirituality and Positive Psychology practices, which dramatically increase their confidence and courage. She is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner & Facilitator.

Tilde has over 20 years of experience in diverse leadership roles in male dominated industries with experience in team development and management, event organization and planning, entrepreneurship, as well as leveraging global partnerships.

As the Founder & CEO of Womanars®, she’s on a mission to equip and enable 1 million women to unmask their true identity and unleash their full Power to attain their highest human potential to thrive in every area of their life. Her vision is to create a collaborative global community of women leaders who influence and impact communities, companies, countries, economies and the world by becoming the change they want to see. She collaborates with organizations, businesses and individuals around the world who are aligned with her mission and values to further the advancement of women and girls.

People have described Tilde as “fearless” for having the courage and confidence to do what most people only dream of doing, like leaving a cushy six-figure income and successful 20-year corporate career to start her own business and selling her home in the U.S. to travel and work around the world. The truth is, she spent the first half of her life consumed with anger, fear and shame due to traumatic events. She authentically shares her personal stories of transformation with audiences of all ages and sizes around the world. Her positive energy, humor and ability to weave powerful storytelling inspires, educates and connects with women at all levels, from diverse backgrounds and industries. Tilde delivers actionable and specific strategies that deliver tangible, measurable results in both their personal and professional lives.

“I became a Trainer for Walking On the Glass Floor, because it aligns with my mission and values, and I also believe if women want to be treated equally not identically, inviting more men who champion women into our conversations is critical to our success.” Tilde Guajardo

Yvonne Basten runs her own company, Yvonne Basten Consulting, where her main focus is running mastermind groups for women entrepreneurs. She is also the Executive Managing Director for the Calgary eWomenNetwork Chapter, a North America wide networking organization for women entrepreneurs with its roots in Dallas, Texas. Yvonne is a true leader in her community and beyond.

Her facilitation skills draw in the audience as she sprinkles her sense of humor throughout her presentations. She is a tremendous advocate for women in general as she firmly believes they have all the right to be seen and heard.

Yvonne was born and raised in The Netherlands and is a very proud mom of her two grown sons. She landed in Calgary, Alberta Canada during the summer of 2000 after traveling the globe for 11 years with her then husband and children.