BY GLEBM Desk Anita Rivas, featured in GLEBM Magazine’s The Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026 International Women’s Day edition, continues to expand her international work in emotional healing and feminine leadership development. After leaving a stable career as an English and psychology teacher, Rivas transitioned into building healing spaces and mentorship programs designed to help…
By GLEBM Phyllis M. Weaver, RPh, MA, a licensed pharmacist and wellness advocate, is transforming her personal health journey into a national conversation about trauma-informed care, chronic illness, and sustainable healing. After years of working within the healthcare system, Weaver found herself navigating layered trauma, burnout, and chronic illness while continuing to perform professionally. At…
By Richard Akorede Attorney Teri Lee Thompson, a veteran federal defense attorney with more than three decades of legal experience, is expanding her impact beyond the courtroom in 2026 through her growing girls’ empowerment initiatives and international literacy outreach. After 33 years in law, Thompson made a pivotal career shift, stepping into entrepreneurship as an…
By Darasimi K. Marie Conteh is being recognized in GLEBM’s Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026 for a leadership journey defined by persistence, discernment, and a clear message she continues to repeat with conviction: “Your good health is your greatest asset.” Conteh, a healthcare entrepreneur and home care agency owner, shared that one of her boldest…
By Darasimi K. Dr. Krisztina Kónya, featured in GLEBM Magazine’s The Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026 International Women’s Day digital edition, is gaining recognition for her approach to conscious leadership and sustainable growth. Having rebuilt her life and career across countries, Dr. Kónya transitioned from working in foundational roles while pursuing further education to becoming…
By GLEBM Dr. Stephannie Green is being spotlighted in GLEBM’s Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026 for her work in federal contracting education and her mission to equip women, veterans, and entrepreneurs with the tools to secure multi-year contract opportunities. Green shared that one of her boldest decisions was stepping into federal contracting, a space she…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Dr. Lisa Yvette Jones is being recognized for a leadership message that is resonating widely in 2026: belonging is not something women should have to earn through permission, and purpose should never require shrinking to fit someone else’s comfort. Featured in GLEBM Magazine’s The Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026 International Women’s Day…
By Richard Akorede Dr. DeLois Jackson, 8X Amazon Best-Selling Author and private school owner, shares her powerful journey from teenage motherhood to earning a doctorate and building educational systems that empower teen moms and women nationwide. Dr. DeLois Jackson’s life story is a powerful testament to resilience, education, and unwavering determination. Once a teenage mother…
By GLEBM Sheldene D. Byron is emerging as a transformative voice in faith-based leadership and marketplace innovation, building a global movement centered on dominion, healing, and purposeful authority. As Founder of The Dominion Community and Co-CEO of The Dominionaire Company, Dr. Byron is equipping individuals to rise beyond limiting narratives and lead with kingdom consciousness…
By GLEBM Dr. LaKisha James, widely known as G.E.M. (Global Empowering Madam), is continuing to expand her global footprint as an entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and women’s empowerment leader whose journey reflects resilience, faith, and strategic vision. Originally launching her career as an event planner, Dr. James built what is now recognized as The Dr….
