Success Stories

About Lia Grimanis, Founder: Swimming with Sharks, and Forging New Avenues of Possibility in Business, Advocacy and Philanthropy

Irene Mabry Moses
"Million Dollar Agent" Helping the Poor and the Homeless Find and Buy Their Own Homes

Lucinda Yates
Changing the World, One Pin at a Time

Rose Handy
Building a Successful Company from Scratch--from a Shelter

Jill Andrew - Advocating for Feminism and Phat Girl Pride in the Media and in the Community

Patti Catalano Dillon
World Champion Distance Runner Learns to be Her Own Champion -- Overcoming Abuse, Bulimia and Homelessness

Tonika Morgan
YWCA Woman of Distinction, Creating New Avenues of Expression for Urban Feminist Arts

Cheri DiNovo
Blazing Trails in Business, Religion and Politics; Fighting for the Rights of All

Bridget Perrier
YWCA Woman of Distinction Fulfilling a Promise to Her Dying Son

C.J. Hayden
From Runaway to Best Selling Author, Successful Businesswoman and Catalyst for Today's Heroes

Janese Swanson - Transforming Tech Education for Girls

Veronica Zarza
Working for Refugee Rights and the Opportunity for Open Communication in the Church