Ashley Miller is the CEO of BEC Production and a 14-year veteran of the event industry. Based in Atlanta, she produces impactful experiences for top influencers like Rick Ross, Neo Davis, Earn Your Leisure, and Wallstreet Trapper. From intimate retreats to 25,000+ attendee conferences, Ashley is known for curating environments that nurture community. She mentors aspiring event producers through her academy, serves as a speaker, and has contributed to platforms like Modern Luxury and Clayton State University. In 2020, she became an author with Current Priority Me, a motivational book filled with daily inspiration. Passionate, purposeful, and committed, Ashley brings excellence and heart to every event she leads.

Ashley is a seasoned global events leader with over 15 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Renowned for her creativity and unique production style, she utilizes project management techniques and innovative approaches to craft impactful experiences that engage large audiences.

Ashley began her career in Atlanta, producing events and developing programming strategies for Warrick Dunn Charities and the Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. She then oversaw Special Events for the Golden State Warriors, including the production of the NBA Championship Parade for the 2021-2022 season. Currently, she is with the NFL, focusing on event strategy and long-range planning for domestic tentpole events (i.e., Super Bowl, Draft, etc.), leading the bid process and managing relationships with host cities.

Ava Pearl is the Founder & CEO of Curly Culture and CurlyCon LA. As a digital pioneer & beauty content creator, Ava is all too familiar with the trial and error that can come with breaching the steep learning curve of the natural hair world. Between trying to understand your hair type, texture, regimen, and which products can turn your curls from drab to fab, it can be overwhelming and confusing.

Ava identified this familiar feeling and pivoted her brand from not only focusing on her experience as an individual but to also creating an inclusive digital space for the entire community on YouTube called Curly Culture. She then took the online community offline into the fabulous event we now know as CurlyCon LA.

Karen is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sloomoo Institute, an immersive experience centered on sensory play and artisanal slime, with flagships in NYC, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Previously, she co-founded Digital Brand Architects (DBA), the first talent agency for digital influencers, and is credited with shaping the influencer market. Named one of Variety’s 80 Women of Power and recognized by Forbes as a top social media branding expert, Karen launched Sloomoo after personal loss to share the healing power of sensory play. She now brings joy and emotional wellness to thousands through hands-on experiences. Karen also serves on the boards of the Brooklyn Museum and the Bronx Museum of the Arts, blending her contemporary art background into all she creates.

Kim Aimi is an award-winning experiential marketer and brand strategist with over 15 years of experience shaping culture through sport, storytelling, and innovation. Known for bringing brands to life on the world’s biggest stages - from the Olympics to the Super Bowl - she specializes in global sponsorship marketing, integrated campaigns, and high-impact partnerships that spark emotion and drive results. Kim has led work for Fortune 100 brands, emerging startups, and nonprofit trailblazers, always blending strategic rigor with creative boldness. Whether building new categories or activating global fandoms, she creates impact by connecting the power of a moment to the purpose of the business. She currently lives in So Cal and is fueled by her faith, family, friends and the challenge of what’s next.

LaTonya Story is the CEO of LPS Consulting PR and creator of The Sports Power Brunch. With over 23 years of experience in PR and marketing, she’s represented Super Bowl and Olympic athletes, major brands, and media personalities. Recognized by Sports Illustrated, CNN, and Black Enterprise, LaTonya is a trailblazer in sports PR. Her Sports Power Brunch, launched in 2019 during Super Bowl week, honors powerful women in sports and garners national media coverage. After losing her son to cancer, she founded the Sterling Legacy Fund to support underserved communities through education, mentorship, and health initiatives, including installing “Sterling Courts” in Super Bowl cities. She is a member of WISE Atlanta, Diverse Representation, and serves on the American Cancer Society’s Women in Sports Council.

Melinda V. Johnson is a senior marketing executive with over 15 years of experience building powerful consumer brands and championing multicultural audiences. She's led strategy and marketing for major companies like P&G, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal USA, and currently Henkel, where she serves as Sr. Brand Director for the Dial Personal Care portfolio. Melinda previously led Schwarzkopf and göt2b and helped revitalize L’Oréal Paris and Softsheen-Carson. Her work spans product innovation, omnichannel marketing, and global expansion. With a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UVA and an MBA from USC, she brings both analytical and creative expertise to the table.

Melissa Carnegie started her journey in the creative space as a blogger and content creator over 10 years ago sharing her love for personal style, sneakers, beauty, and travel. Still creating digital content to this day and enjoying sharing pieces of her life with her community, Melissa is also the founder of Kicks & Fros, a lifestyle brand and vibrant community dedicated to empowering women in the sneaker space. With a passion for style and innovation, Kicks & Fros offers unique sneaker-themed merchandise, hosts engaging events, and even developed its own sneaker cleaner to keep kicks fresh and flawless. Through her work, Melissa is redefining sneaker culture for women, creating a space where style meets community working with some of your favorite brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, Puma, The Athlete's Foot, Toyota, and more.

Once a reformed marketer, now a marketing reformer, Samuel Monnie is Co-founder & Co-CEO of Purpose Hive, a purposeful growth strategy and solutions company in New York City. He brings experience in scaling trust, building culture, and driving transformative growth. A former SVP Revenue (Sales & Marketing) at Sustainable Brands and ex-global brand and business leader at P&G, Braun, Campbell’s, Grainger and Safeway. He's a Brit of Ghanaian heritage and lived in Germany and Switzerland and now calls the NYC area home. 

I'm more a LinkedIn poster, but my IG is @SamuelMonnie 

Selina Davis is a powerhouse brand experience leader with over 20 years of global experience. She doesn’t just market brands—she moves them. A London-born creative disruptor, Selina fuses culture, strategy, and storytelling to craft immersive brand moments that stick. From leading Experiential at Proctor & Gamble (Mielle Brand) to building her own experiential agency, Nostalgyx, Selina combines strategic insight with big vision, bold execution, and unstoppable energy that not only elevates brands, but it also inspires audiences. Author. Podcaster. Mom of five. Pure fire.  To know Selina is to know that she is a creative force inspiring people and brands to show up fearlessly. 

 Tory Archbold is a powerhouse businesswoman and founder of Powerful Steps, a platform dedicated to empowering women to unlock their potential through strategic networking and authentic leadership. With a career rooted in PR, she built one of Australia’s most successful agencies, TORSTAR, representing global brands like Zara, Nespresso, and Victoria’s Secret. After a life-changing health scare and personal transformation, she pivoted to mentoring women worldwide, guiding them to harness their intuition, own their story, and build meaningful connections. Her signature Coffee Challenge has helped thousands of women grow their confidence and networks. Through her podcast Powerful Stories, high-impact coaching, and speaking engagements, Tory inspires others to align purpose with action. She believes success is driven by connection, courage, and staying true to your values. Her journey exemplifies resilience, reinvention, and the power of leading with heart.