WIN speakers can significantly enhance chapter value by driving increased visitor attendance at events and by providing expert educational content on various topics, contributing to both chapter growth and member knowledge.
Additionally, it’s important to remember that to fully leverage these benefits for our speakers, you should promote these speakers on your social media pages. Not just with WIN’s social media, but on other platforms as well. This provides the speaker with more opportunities both inside of WIN to speak but also in other settings as well.
Dr. Juliet Agocha
Chapter: Bethesda, MD – Can work virtually
Dr. Juliet Agocha is a celebrated author, keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for personal growth, community empowerment, and transformation. Through her work, she inspires women, leaders, and changemakers to rise above fear, embrace their unseen victories, and step boldly into their full potential.
Dr. Agocha is the proud author of two inspirational books: 7 Ways to Overcome Fear and Unseen Victories. Her writings reflect her deep belief that true success isn’t only about the big milestones, but also about recognizing the quiet, everyday struggles that shape who we become. Unseen Victories is a powerful reminder that even the smallest acts of courage, progress, and growth deserve to be celebrated. In 7 Ways to Overcome Fear, Dr. Agocha shares seven practical strategies, empowering stories, and proven tools to help readers build confidence, face challenges head-on, and unlock their greatest potential.
With over 15 years of experience in leadership, technology, and community empowerment, Dr. Agocha’s inspiring voice has been featured across local and international platforms. Dr. Juliet Agocha’s mission is simple yet profound: to help women rise, believe in their worth, and achieve success—one fearless step and one unseen victory at a time.
Speaking Topics:
- Mindfulness and Meditation: Techniques for living in the present moment, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being through mindfulness practices and meditation.
- Artificial Intelligence: How AI is Used in Everyday Life for Small Business Owners (b) The Difference Between AI and Human Intelligence. (c) Benefits of Artificial Intelligence and How to Start Using It in Your Business (d) Challenges and Risks of AI.
- Must-Have Features for a Business Website: Why Every Small Business Needs a Website and How to Get More Customers to your Website
- Goal Setting and Achievement: Effective strategies for setting realistic goals, creating actionable plans, and staying motivated to achieve personal and professional success.
- Time Management and Productivity: Methods for optimizing time, prioritizing tasks, and increasing productivity to achieve a better work-life balance.
Trish Bass
Chapter: Youngsville, NC – Can work virtually
Trish has been a business owner since 1997. She understands the marketing challenges a small business owner has daily. A large part of that challenge is understanding what your business needs in the digital space and more importantly, what you don’t need. After working with a large national marketing firm that had an elite partnership with Google, she became hyper-focused on helping educate business owners on how to optimize their Google Business Profiles because she saw the life-changing impact of this free tool when used properly.
Speaking Topics:
- Marketing
Mariah Carter
Chapter: Fuquay Varina, NC – Can work virtually
Mariah Carter, known as The Redheaded Investor, is a dynamic real estate investor, business consultant, and speaker dedicated to helping entrepreneurs unlock financial freedom through credit mastery and strategic funding. With a passion for empowerment and results, Mariah teaches individuals how to leverage strong personal and business credit to create wealth, fund their ventures, and build profitable real estate portfolios.
As the co-founder of ConnectHER Investors, Mariah has helped countless business owners access funding tools—like business lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards—to start, scale, and sustain their success. Her practical, real-world approach simplifies complex financial concepts into clear, actionable steps that anyone can follow, regardless of experience level.
Mariah’s journey is rooted in the belief that financial literacy is the foundation of freedom. Her mission is to equip others with the confidence, credit, and capital to seize opportunities and grow generational wealth through smart investing. She inspires audiences to move beyond traditional limitations, think like investors, and leverage funding to build lasting financial independence.
With a background in real estate project funding, business credit development, and small business consulting, Mariah brings both expertise and energy to every stage she graces. Her speaking style is equal parts educational and empowering—leaving audiences not just inspired, but ready to take action.
Speaking Topics:
- Building Real Estate Wealth with Credit: How to leverage your personal and business FICO score to access funding and create passive income through real estate.
- Funding Your Business Like a Pro: Understanding business lines of credit, 0% interest credit cards, and how to use them strategically for growth.
- From Hustle to Strategy: How entrepreneurs can transition from bootstrapping to scaling with funding and innovative financial systems.
- Credit as a Wealth Tool: The mindset, methods, and steps to build a robust credit foundation that unlocks opportunities for investing and expansion.
- Turning Credit into Cash Flow: How to transform credit access into tangible assets and long-term financial security through real estate investments.
Sharon Jackman
Chapter: Wake Forest, NC – Can work virtually
Sharon Jackman, CH, is a seasoned hypnosis specialist dedicated to empowering women who feel stuck and stressed out. With 30 years of national certification, she employs evidence-based techniques rooted in neuroscience to foster lasting transformation.
In addition to her mastery in hypnosis, Sharon brings over a decade of experience as a master-certified business coach. She serves as the President of the Wake Forest Chapter of Women in Networking, championing women’s growth in their businesses and careers.
An acclaimed speaker, educator and author, Sharon shares her expertise globally, teaching advanced hypnosis methods to practitioners worldwide. She lives in Wake Forest with her husband Roland, her spoiled dog Oliver, and a bushel of grandkids nearby.
Speaking Topics:
- Topic: The 5-Minute Success Formula
Categories:Business Development, Personal Empowerment
Would you love to attract more clients who are happy to pay what your work is worth?
Maybe you want to make big leaps in your business without procrastinating or losing focus. Or perhaps you dream of giving inspiring talks without an ounce of fear.
The 5-Minute Success Formula is your key.
You’ll experience an elegant 3-step process that takes you from stuck to unstoppable. And you’ll take away a high-performance tool that empowers you to own your worth — and express your full potential. - Topic: 60-Second Stress Solutions
Categories: Health and Wellness, Personal Empowerment
Discover 4 simple tools you can use to relax your nervous system and release your tension – in seconds rather than hours.
Whether you’re worried about the past or nervous about the future, 60-Second Stress Solutions can help you breathe deeply, think clearly, and pivot back into your power. - Topic: The Procrastination Antidote
Categories: Business Development, Personal Empowerment
Are you prone to procrastinate? Find out how easy it can be to change your internal state from feeling deflated to empowered.
You’ll learn a simple yet powerful tool that shifts the gears in your brain so you feel positive, passionate and motivated — and ready to take on any project that calls your name.
Margaret Macomson
Chapter: Brier Creek, NC – Can work virtually
Margaret brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and real-world professional experience to her presentations. She is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in hormones, stress physiology, and metabolic health. She also spent six years working in neurology and continues to practice part time in cardiology, giving her firsthand insight into how stress affects both brain function and cardiovascular health.
Before entering healthcare, Margaret spent over a decade in the financial industry in Los Angeles and Boston, working in high pressure, performance driven environments. She later founded two businesses of her own, giving her firsthand experience with the demands of leadership, decision fatigue, long work hours, and chronic stress that many women entrepreneurs face. This combined professional and personal background allows her to connect deeply with women building businesses, offering practical, science and evidence-based strategies that support sustainable energy, mental clarity, and long term health so they can lead, grow, and succeed without burning out.
Speaking Topic:
- Stress, Cortisol, and Sustainable Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: This presentation is designed to resonate with women across a broad age range, from younger professionals establishing their careers to those navigating perimenopause and menopause. Margaret explains how cortisol regulation strategies must evolve as female hormones shift over time, and why approaches that work well earlier in adulthood may need to be adjusted in midlife. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of how to support their stress response in a way that aligns with their current physiology rather than working against it.
What Groups Will Gain From This Presentation:- A clear understanding of cortisol and its role in energy, mood, sleep, and focus
- Insight into how stress physiology differs between early adulthood and midlife
- Practical strategies that adapt to hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause
- Tools to support sustainable performance without burnout
- A longevity focused approach to managing stress in demanding professional lives
Michele Nidiffer
Chapter: Brier Creek, NC – Can work virtually
Mary Michele Nidiffer, The Visibility Stylist, is a Master Style & Confidence Coach and creator of the StyleFinder ID® System. She is passionate about helping women break free from the Invisibility Trap—the exhausting cycle of feeling not enough, shrinking into victimhood, and chasing external validation—so they can reclaim their identity, embody unapologetic confidence, and lead with magnetic presence.
A dynamic speaker, host of the podcast Women Living Wildly Alive, and Substack blogger at Women Living Wildly Alive, Mary Michele is also the creator of signature programs including Body Image Breakthrough and The Midlife Reset, which help women overcome body shame, embody their unique style, and rise into unapologetic visibility.
A North Carolina native, Mary Michele knows firsthand what it feels like to wrestle with low self-esteem and the belief of not being enough. Her personal journey from insecurity to empowerment fuels her mission to guide women in transforming—not just their wardrobes, but their entire self-image.
Through coaching, courses, workshops, retreats, VIP Days, and powerful online content, she empowers women to rewrite their stories, shed limiting beliefs, and fully step into the vibrant, visible, and confident lives they deserve. Her work is a rallying cry to midlife women everywhere: You’re not too old, and it’s never too late—you’re just getting started.
Speaking Topics:
- From Invisible to Iconic: Reclaiming Your Style, Your Presence, Your Power
- Rediscover the woman you were meant to be
- Harness the power of personal style
- Step into your iconic presence
- You Are the Brand: How to Turn Your Presence into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool
- Embody your message
- Reclaim your confidence and presence so you feel alive and radiant again.
- Build magnetic authority
- The Art of Ageless Style: Why Confidence Never Goes Out of Fashion
- Redefine what it means to age beautifully
- Dress for the woman you are today
- Cultivate timeless confidence
Ruth Pearce
Chapter: Durham, NC – Can work virtually
Ruth Pearce is a renowned international speaker dedicated to inspiring change in the workplace. A lively storyteller, Ruth uses stories to help her audiences connect to themes related to mental health, confidence, overcoming hesitation, and empowering through character strengths. Ruth empowers women and men to make mental health the backbone of business.
In addition to speaking Ruth is a five-time LinkedIn Learning Course Instructor and has published four books. Ruth is known for her engaging and motivational speeches that resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impact on listeners and motivating them to pursue their goals with renewed enthusiasm, confidence and determination.
Ruth’s services include keynote speaking, breakouts and workshops, one-to-one coaching, training, and roundtable explorations of leadership, team building, and mental health in the workplace.
Speaking Topics:
- Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious and make change, make impact and be all you can be!
- The Science of Hope – Creating Confidence – Hope is not a dirty word and nor is it wishful thinking or waiting for things to go the way we want. There is science to successful hope and you can learn to apply hope to increase confidence and create great outcomes.
- Leading with Character Strengths – building healthy, empowered, productive teams means seeing, cultivating, and playing to peoples’ strengths as individuals and together. Gallup research tells us that our leaders have the biggest influence on our sense of engagement and commitment and that influence is based on their ability to see, cultivate, and channel our strengths.
- 20 Ways to Cause Burnout and How To Avoid Them! – Burnout is becoming more common and often the recommendations to avoid it are just as tiring as the burnout itself. Learn small ways to make things better for yourself and for others.
- How Curiosity May Have Killed the Cat – how curious are you? Do you know what the benefits are of curiosity? Did you know that curiosity is not just one thing? Learn how to make curiosity work for you and for others.
Liz Rossilli
Chapter: Brier Creek, NC – Can work virtually
A sales expert with 30+ years of experience, Liz is the president of Sales Savvy, a sales consulting practice based in Cary, NC. Through this business, she helps business owners nationwide bring in consistent clients without compromising sanity or integrity.From the early days of her family’s business, to working for startups, corporations, and her own enterprises, Liz has successfully sold everything from $1M of pens to $40 jewelry out of the trunk of her car! Over the past three decades, she’s discovered how to sell from every angle, and more importantly, how to build the lasting, authentic relationships that bring in regular, reliable sales and create lifelong connections.
Her passions include baseball, the Carolina Hurricanes, and fitness challenges.
She lives in Cary, NC with her family and two rescue dogs, Bandit and Starlette.
Speaking Topics:
- Sales
- Trade Show & Events
- Relationship Building & Networking
Jennifer Sabatini
Chapter: Youngsville, NC – Can work virtually
With a rich background as both a Corporate Trainer and Adjunct Faculty member at a prominent Virginia Community College, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the realm of professional development and my own business.
Since 2015, Jennifer has been an active member of WIN (Women in Networking), contributing and gaining from a vibrant community of like-minded women. Leveraging her extensive experience as a trainer and facilitator, she is dedicated to not only expanding her own business but also fostering the growth of fellow entrepreneurs.
With a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to excellence, Jennifer is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses alike to reach their full potential.
Her diverse skill set encompasses specialized areas crucial for personal and professional development, including:
Speaking Topics
- Facebook Business Pages: Unlock the potential of social media for business success through effective Facebook Business Pages strategies.
- Working with Difficult People: Navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics with finesse and professionalism, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Time Management: Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques to enhance productivity and achieve a balanced work-life integration.
- Removing the Negative: Develop strategies to eliminate negativity from your professional and personal spheres, creating a conducive environment for growth.
- Stress Management: Cultivate resilience and well-being through tailored stress management techniques, promoting a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
Carrie Stafford
Chapter: Apex, NC – Can work virtually
Carrie Stafford is a Certified Professional Coach with a passion to encourage and motivate individuals who feel stuck as they face business and life challenges. She specializes in empowering small business owners and sales professionals to grow their businesses while maintaining a healthy balance in their personal and professional lives. As a coach, her mission is to help clients create a life built on intention, awareness, and purpose. Carrie launched “From the Inside Out Coaching LLC” in 2013 after receiving her certification through the International Coaching Federation.
As a business owner and former corporate sales professional, Carrie understands the challenges of growing a business while keeping yourself (and others) physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy. As a coach, Carrie helps clients discover effective and transformative ways to get unstuck and move forward to achieve their business and life goals. Additionally, she provides support and accountability as clients make choices that align with their core values and purpose in life. Carrie is also passionate about speaking to groups on the topics of shifting your mindset, breaking through limiting beliefs, maintaining an attitude of gratitude, and intentional goal setting.
Carrie enjoys running, yoga, and warm, sunny beaches. She lives in Apex, NC with her husband, Charlie, and their children, Ella (11) and Connor (7).
Speaking Topics
- Goal Setting that Works!
- Breaking through Limiting Beliefs
- How to Create and Deliver Your Best 30 Second Intro
- Business Growth Strategies: Moving “From Pain to Gain”
Dr. Brandy Stamper
Chapter: Concord, NC – Can work virtually
Dr. Brandy Stamper is a Strategic Performance Coach, Teaching Professor at UNC Charlotte, and author who operates exactly where performance meets purpose. She specializes in helping high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs break through the “Success Paradox”—the exhaustion that comes from succeeding on paper while feeling drained in reality. As a consultant, Brandy is dedicated to empowering founders and senior executives to stop forcing momentum and start building a legacy by design.
As a Professional Certified Coach (ICF) through the International Coaching Federation, Brandy bridges the gap between behavioral science and business strategy. Her unique approach blends the “How” with the “Why.” She utilizes Human Design as a practical blueprint for decision-making and energy management, while leveraging the Enneagram to uncover deep-seated motivations and patterns. This combination allows her clients to ditch the generic rulebook and create a custom strategy for sustainable high performance.
Brandy’s expertise is backed by a deep academic foundation. She serves as a Teaching Professor in the Communication Studies Department at UNC Charlotte, where she teaches the art of influence and presentation. She is also the author of the book Bridge the Purpose Gap: Build a Life and Career That You Love. Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, her mission is to equip leaders with the self-awareness to scale their business and impact without sacrificing their well-being.
When she isn’t teaching or coaching, Brandy can be found enjoying the outdoors, traveling to new destinations, or working on her swing on the golf course. She is a proud mom to two kiddos and is passionate about living a life that models the balance between high ambition and deep connection.
Speaking Topics
-
Topic: Unlock Your Signature Performance Style: How to Align Strategy with Strength
- Stop hustling harder Quit forcing generic strategies that don’t fit and align your business with your innate operating style .
- Identify your performance traps Uncover the hidden patterns and specific behaviors that drain your energy and lead to burnout.
- Discover your user manual Leave with a clear understanding of your unique decision-making strategy and natural leadership strengths.
Topic: You Are the Strategy: Turning Your Intuition into Your Competitive Advantage
- Embody your true value Stop looking outside yourself for answers and start leveraging your internal wisdom as a business asset.
- Trust your instincts Learn to distinguish between fear and true intuition to navigate uncertainty with ease.
- Build magnetic presence Transition from a “doer” to a strategic leader who attracts opportunities simply by being aligned.
Topic: The Art of Unshakeable Authority: Reclaiming Your Power to Lead
- Eliminate the second-guessing Break the bottleneck of decision fatigue and learn to make high-stakes choices with absolute certainty.
- Command the room Bridge the gap between being an expert and being a leader who drives results.
- Cultivate timeless confidence Step into a level of leadership where you no longer ask for permission to succeed.
Laurece West
Chapter: Hillsborough, NC – Can work virtually
Business, Voice, & Peak Performance Coach Laurece West helps businesses and professionals create systems, strategy and innovation they love, as well as dynamic speaking, storytelling, and communication skills. She helps people feel comfortable and powerful as they share their unique genius and deeply connect with people, expanding their business and audience. The result for her clients is increased income, impact, and satisfaction.
Speaking Topics:
- Energize Business Growth™
- Enhance Your Business by Communicating Effectively™
- Business Speaking, Storytelling, & Strategic Communication™
Dr. Kristen Wynns
Chapter: Apex, NC – Can work virtually
Dr. Kristen Wynns is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and stand-up comedian with expertise spanning parenting, child development, and the healing power of humor. She is the founder of Wynns Family Psychology (WFP), an award winning private practice established in 2007 with four locations across NC. WFP is a specialty practice with a passion for providing therapy, testing, parent coaching, and forensic services to children, teens, parents, and families.
Dr. Wynns is the author of The New Wimpy Parenting Handbook, a practical and empowering guide that helps parents set boundaries with confidence while fostering strong, respectful connections with their children. As a frequent media guest and commentator, she is known for translating complex psychological concepts into real-world insights that resonate with parents and professionals alike.
In addition to her clinical and media work, Dr. Wynns is also a stand-up comedian and sought-after speaker who explores the intersection of mental health and humor. Her engaging presentations blend research, storytelling, and laughter—reminding audiences that humor isn’t just entertainment, but a powerful tool for coping, connection, and healing.
Topics: (not an exhaustive list)
- Healing Power of Humor
- No Wimpy Parenting
- Self-Care for Women Professionals
- Variety of parenting topics (screens and tech, boundaries with teens, motivation, special needs, ADHD, Bullying, etc).
- Divorce 101, Coparenting, and Custody
- *Corporate Retreats/Staff Development for women, professionals, and couples also available – topics on Preventing Burnout, Team-Building, Morale Boosters, etc. Email for more info.