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World's Most Inspiring

to Watch in 2023
Driving Change and
Inspiring the Industry by
Unleashing Fashion's
Creative Force
PG NO. 30

Leading the Way

in Business and
Philanthropy
PG NO. 40

A Journey of Resilience,
Empowerment, and Innovation
 World’s Most Inspiring Women
Leaders in Business, 2023

Taking Organization’s
Growth to New Heights

The success of a company or organization is frequently

influenced by the expertise of its leadership. Despite the
fact that many workers respect and obey senior leaders in
part because of their standing within the organization, being
a leader doesn't mean you can effectively guide your team. Her journey has inspired her to create a program aimed at
The most effective leaders strive to instill motivation in helping both adults and children unlock their full potential,
their team members and encourage them to achieve both find their purpose (IKIGAI), and achieve their goals. This
personal and professional success. program leverages a combination of artificial intelligence,
neuroscience, and human guidance, highlighting her
The capacity to inspire people to succeed and have a good commitment to utilizing innovative approaches to support
impact on those around you is known as inspirational personal and professional growth.
leadership. From CEOs to entry-level workers, employers
of every background may engage in inspirational Maïthé's emphasis on continuously stimulating creativity
leadership. Through your actions and demeanor, aligns with her belief that the brain, which is the source of
inspirational leadership provides your colleagues or staff creativity, requires regular exercise and mental engagement
with possibilities to grow in their goal. to flourish. She remains deeply connected to evolving
trends in various areas, such as new consumer behaviors, AI
World Leader's latest edition “World's Most Inspiring tools, human resources, and infopreneurship techniques,
Women Leaders in Business, 2023” has featured demonstrating her dedication to staying at the forefront of
inspirational woman business leaders who have steady relevant knowledge and insights.
hands-on leadership and business processes. The cover
features Maïthé Quintana whose story is a testament to Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to read
resilience and determination. Despite facing significant the articles created by our in-house editorial staff and
learning challenges and setbacks in her early education, she industry experts.
managed to overcome these obstacles and achieve
remarkable success as an entrepreneur.
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Maithé
Quintana
A Journey of Resilience,
Empowerment, and Innovation
18 Dr. Arti Santhanam

22 Dr. Natanya Wachtel

26 Loubna Sadiki

30 Nisreen Shocair

34 Nuria E. Angelocci

40 Rana Florida

44 Shanaz Ramzi

48 Tiffany Van and Tammy Van

50 Tracy Valko
 A Journey of
Resilience,
Empowerment,
and Innovation

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12 | October 2023
 Maïthé Quintana's story is a

M
testament to resilience and Maïthé's emphasis on
determination. Despite continuously stimulating
facing significant learning creativity aligns with her
challenges and setbacks in belief that the brain, which
her early education, she is the source of creativity,
managed to overcome requires regular exercise
these obstacles and achieve and mental engagement to
remarkable success as an flourish. She remains deeply
entrepreneur. connected to evolving
trends in various areas, such
Her journey has inspired her as new consumer
to create a program aimed behaviors, AI tools, human
at helping both adults and resources, and
children unlock their full infopreneurship techniques,
potential, find their purpose demonstrating her
(IKIGAI), and achieve their dedication to staying at the
goals. This program forefront of relevant
leverages a combination of knowledge and insights.
artificial intelligence,
neuroscience, and human
guidance, highlighting her
commitment to utilizing
innovative approaches to
support personal and
professional growth.

No matter what you say, no

matter what you do, you
won't get out of this alive.
So be yourself!

Maithé Quintana
International-ikigai-academy.com

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Following Her Calling in the Not content with her achievements in Embracing Imperfection
Business World France, Maïthé Quintana launched the
IKIGAI JUNIOR process in 2020, Maïthé emphasis on the importance of
Maïthé's life journey is a remarkable training coaches to help young commitment and honesty in leadership
testament to her resilience and individuals position themselves in their reflects timeless values that hold true in
determination. Despite facing studies and careers. Her commitment the modern business world. She
challenges in her early education and to education and personal development highlights the significance of keeping
entering the workforce at a young age, led her to open the International Ikigai one's word and maintaining integrity,
she quickly realized her true calling lay Academy in Miami in near future, values that were once symbolized by a
in the business world. Her career path marking her entry into the American simple handshake. In an era where
is a testament to her ability to turn educational landscape. trust in business dealings can be
obstacles into opportunities. eroded, her emphasis on these
In addition to her professional principles serves as a reminder of their
Starting as a secretary, Maïthé honed achievements, Maïthé is a dedicated enduring importance.
her sales skills through door-to-door mother of two boys, and her decision
visits and eventually climbed the to explore the "American dream" Her perspective on success,
corporate ladder, becoming Sales showcases her adventurous spirit and characterized by the belief that "I've
Director at Club Internet. Her determination to make a positive got nothing to lose," reflects a mindset
entrepreneurial spirit led her to take impact globally. of daring and calculated risk-taking.
over a struggling company, Booster This approach acknowledges the
Game, which she successfully Turning Setbacks into Opportunities balance between audacity and taking
restructured and turned into a thriving calculated risks. It's a mindset that
business, serving well-known clients. Maïthé's insights into the challenges encourages innovation and growth by
faced by emerging women leaders are embracing the idea that perfection isn't
In 2008, Maïthé founded her own both profound and empowering. She necessary; progress and learning come
investment fund, Dharma et Associés, recognizes that self-confidence often from taking action.
demonstrating her versatility and wavers due to the influence of limiting
aptitude for business leadership. beliefs imposed by various sources, Maïthé's willingness to embrace
including the media, people in one's imperfection and pursue projects even
Inspired by her own challenging life, or early experiences. These beliefs when they are not 100% finalized
educational journey, Maïthé Quintana can manifest as fears of failure, reflects an entrepreneurial spirit and a
established the Centre National de imposter syndrome, and the need for commitment to continuous
l'Innovation Pédagogique (CNIP) in discipline and a clear vision for their improvement. Her reference to
2014. This institution focuses on adult projects. "versions 2.02" suggests that ongoing
education, teaching emotional refinement and iteration are integral to
management techniques and neuro- Her perspective on setbacks and the process of growth and success.
sales management, among other skills, failures as opportunities for growth is
using the neuroscience-based N-ASS® particularly noteworthy. Maïthé views Anticipation is the Key
method. her own experiences of business
difficulties not as failures but as Maïthé's views into entrepreneurship
In 2015, she expanded her educational stepping stones to eventual success. highlight the challenges and sacrifices
efforts by founding the Centre She draws a parallel between the that come with leading a business. Her
International de l'Ikigai, where students process of learning to walk as a child, focus on anticipation underscores the
learn to master their abilities and where falling is an integral part of the importance of being prepared for
develop soft skills through the journey. In this analogy, each fall is a various situations, including dealing
neuroscience-based N-Ass method. valuable learning experience that with non-paying customers, financial
contributes to eventual mastery. challenges, and the potential risks of
Maïthé's approach to education bankruptcy. As a business leader, the
incorporates concepts from The emphasis on embracing falls and ability to anticipate and respond to
neuroscience, NLP, hypnosis, setbacks as learning opportunities such challenges is essential for survival
psychology, and multiple intelligences, resonates with the idea of resilience and growth.
providing students with highly and perseverance. It's a reminder that
effective learning experiences. Her challenges are an inherent part of any
methods have shown impressive journey towards success, and they
results, with students retaining up to should be seen as opportunities for
seven times more information growth rather than as insurmountable
compared to conventional methods. obstacles.
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 She candidly acknowledges the difficulties and
stresses that entrepreneurs face, emphasizing that it's
Holistic Recruitment Approach not a path for everyone. The personal sacrifices,
including missing out on family moments and
navigating marital and family issues, are part of the
Maïthé's recruitment approach reality for many entrepreneurs. This perspective
emphasizes assessing soft skills over sheds light on the human side of entrepreneurship,
traditional qualifications and where individuals often grapple with the
complexities of balancing personal and professional
experience. Key takeaways include a life.
focus on skills like collective
emotional intelligence, creativity, Her mention of managing the emotional well-being
of teams highlights the importance of leadership
and decision-making. Diverse skills beyond business acumen. Effectively
perspectives, including individuals addressing emotional challenges within a team is
with unconventional backgrounds, crucial for maintaining productivity and cohesion. A
leader's ability to defuse emotional tensions and
are valued. This strategy recognizes support team members contributes to a healthier
the importance of soft skills in work environment.
building high-performing teams
and fostering innovation. Alignment of Passions and Talents

Perspective on Technology and AI Maïthé's perspective on Ikigai and its application in

personal and professional development is
Maïthé recognizes the significant enlightening. Ikigai, which originates from Okinawa,
Japan, is a concept that revolves around finding
technological advancements purpose, satisfaction, and well-being in life,
throughout her lifetime, from early encompassing both personal and professional
computers to the integration of aspects.
technology into daily life. She Here are some key insights into Ikigai and its
emphasizes the importance of applications:
embracing technology to Ÿ Rediscovering Well-being and Serenity: Ikigai
streamline administrative tasks serves as a pathway to rediscover professional
while focusing on human motivation and life's purpose. It helps individuals
overcome feelings of malaise and guides them to
interactions and collective bring out their talents, ultimately leading to a
intelligence. Maïthé also discusses sense of contentment and fulfillment.
her work in artificial intelligence (AI)
Ÿ Finding One's Way: Ikigai encourages individuals
and acknowledges concerns about to align their passions and talents with what they
AI's potential misuse, highlighting can contribute to the world while sustaining
the importance of continuous themselves financially. It's about finding the
intersection of what one loves, what they are
learning and critical thinking to good at, what the world needs, and what they can
preserve free will and freedom of be paid for.
thought. Ÿ Suitable for Everyone: Ikigai is a versatile
concept applicable to individuals and groups
alike. It can reduce emotional burdens and
conflicts, both internally and within teams.
Training and coaching sessions can be tailored to
different needs and delivered in various formats,

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 from face-to-face to remote.

Ÿ Well-being and Performance: Maïthé emphasizes

that managers have a responsibility to provide
resources like Ikigai to enhance their employees'
well-being and performance. When individuals
are emotionally aligned and content, their overall
performance tends to improve.

Ÿ Relevance Across Life Stages: Ikigai is valuable

at any age and can assist in various life stages. It
can help individuals overcome challenges like
burnout, career transitions, or even prepare for
retirement. Additionally, there's a specific focus
on coaching teenagers and young adults in
building their study and life projects.

Upcoming Projects

Maïthé shares her exciting upcoming projects,

including the opening of the "International Ikigai
Academy" center in Miami, which will offer the
"your ikigai" program to help individuals in their
career transitions through self-discovery and
introspection. She also mentions a mentoring
module on "business ikigai" project creation, an
"Ikigai Attitude" module to help individuals break
free from limiting patterns, and an adaptation of the
ikigai program for teenagers.

Additionally, Maïthé highlights the "French Campus

of Excellence," a program she has been developing
for over 15 years, focusing on social skills,
emotional management, and career development.
This program aims to help individuals integrate into
the workplace and overcome obstacles in their
careers.

Furthermore, Maïthé mentions the opening of the

Ikigai coaching school in Miami, which will train
certified coaching professionals in Adult and Junior
coaching, with the goal of helping individuals find
their life mission and achieve personal growth.

Leading by Example

Maïthé emphasizes the importance of being the kind

of manager that you would have wanted to have in
your career. This advice reflects her belief in the
significance of leadership qualities such as empathy,
support, and guidance in creating a positive and
productive work environment.

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Dr. Arti
Santhanam
A Collaborative Scientist’s Passion Helps Build a Top-Five
Tech-Based Entrepreneurial Community

“As someone who had been both a patient and

a scientist, I knew both sides. I have always
been passionate about bringing affordable
healthcare to all and accelerating innovative
solutions from bench to bedside; my work at
MII does just that.”

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Ar Santhanam, PhD
Execu ve Director,
Maryland Innova on Ini a ve
TEDCO

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 University, and the University of collaboration: “We focus on building
Maryland's College Park, Baltimore trust and credibility across the

W
and Baltimore County campuses. organization and with our customers.
Established in 2012, MII has invested We are transparent in the exchange of
$47.5M that has resulted in 144 ideas and our encouragement of one
startups, $692M in follow-on funding another. We value teamwork in our
and 7 exits to date. pursuit of supporting innovation and
entrepreneurial excellence.” Driven by
Dr. Santhanam knows that success this value, we embody ubuntu both
would not occur without collaboration, internally and in our service to
one of the core values at TEDCO. For Maryland's diverse entrepreneurial
her, collaboration brings to mind the community.
What does the Zulu word “ubuntu" word "ubuntu." Archbishop Desmond
have to do with a successful science Tutu defined the Zulu word "ubuntu" TEDCO has worked hard to knit
and tech fund at Maryland's TEDCO? as "My humanity is caught up, is together an entrepreneurial ecosystem
To start, it's been a guiding force for inextricably bound up, in what is that connects like-minded
that fund's leader. yours.” In the simplest terms, Ubuntu entrepreneurs, subject matter experts,
means “I am because we are.” academics, legislators, and business
The Maryland Technology leaders from all corners of the state.
Development Corporation (TEDCO) Ubuntu is much more than just a They weave together a diversity of
has an important mission in Maryland: word—it's a philosophy, a world view, thought, variety of skills, and myriad
“enhance economic empowerment by and a framework for how we relate to needs of Marylanders to build a vibrant
fostering an inclusive and and work with others. While the tech-based entrepreneurial community
entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. concept of ubuntu has spiritual that's consistently ranked in the top five
Identify, invest in, and help grow connotations, it has practical in the United States.
technology companies in Maryland.” applications as well. As a socio-
economic ideology, ubuntu encourages A Childhood Illness Shapes a Career
As the Executive Director of TEDCO's equity and equality as a means of Path
Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), generating shared wealth, promotes Dr. Santhanam's journey to becoming
Dr. Arti Santhanam plays a key role in collective responsibility for the greater both a scientist and a visionary tech
delivering on that mission. She leads good, and fosters appreciation for each leader began as a girl in her native
the MII fund investing in individual's unique talents. India, when she was diagnosed with a
commercialization and start-up science childhood cancer.
and tech companies spun out of five At TEDCO and within the MII
participating universities: Johns program, ubuntu manifests itself An insightful doctor near her village in
Hopkins University, Morgan State primarily in the core value of India understood she needed special

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care; based on his advice, young Arti spent a portion of her Corporation and later for her own consulting firm,
childhood traveling 2 hours by bus from her village home to collaborating with partners at DOD to address global health
a city hospital that had the resources to treat her. She had concerns. She then joined TEDCO where, prior to taking
many interactions which helped her understand both the the helm as executive director of MII, she served in a
disease and how important it was for her to be in a space number of capacities, including that of investment analyst
with the best treatments available in her region. for the Maryland Venture Fund and director for the Life
Science Investment Fund.
A wonderful, influential science teacher also made her want MII proved to be the perfect fit for Dr. Santhanam's many
to be a scientist. The teacher's passion for the topic and skills. She could see ground-breaking science and tech
Santhanam's own experience surviving childhood cancer happening at institutions where they weren't thinking about
inspired her to work in this space of scientific discovery getting it to market. At the same time, there were patients
very early on. desperately hoping to access those discoveries for
themselves or their families. She saw the solution.
A PhD in microbiology and molecular genetics from
Rutgers University in New Jersey followed a Master of
Science in clinical biochemistry from the University of
Madras in India. After completing a postdoctoral study at
the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Santhanam worked as a
senior scientist and subject matter expert for MITRE

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Dr. Natanya
Wachtel
A Mental Health Advocate Behavioral-Science
Powered Marketer and Philanthropist with a Passion
for Improving Access to Care

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Redefining Business with Human- focus on creating meaningful impact in host of the popular podcast 'Insights
Centric Values and Philanthropy people's lives. This led her to transition Out' on an established health network
to nonprofit work, philanthropy, and hosted by The Outcomes Rocket
New Solutions Network is a group of working with start-ups in the wellness Network. Through this platform, she
innovative for profit and nonprofit and MedTech space. interviews leaders in customer-
companies dedicated to making the centricity in the health and wellness
world a better place. They prioritize Apart from her professional work, Dr. industry about trends, best practices,
creating businesses that put people at Wachtel is also a writer and speaker and watchouts. She is also a frequent
the center and prioritize philanthropy, who has dedicated herself to guest on podcasts, television, and
which marks a significant change in addressing the healthcare disparities radio, speaking about wellness,
traditional business models. The faced by marginalized communities. customer science, transformation, and
company provides specialized services She is particularly passionate about mental health.
for behavioral science informed improving access to care, education,
commercialization and marketing, and healthy food. Dr. Wachtel is the
including cutting-edge customer-
centric and science-driven marketing
and commercialization solutions.

The New Solutions Network is

committed to keeping up with cutting-
edge technologies and digital tools to
improve impact, growth, efficiency and
provide innovative and meaningful
solutions to customers. They help
companies build stronger customer
relationships and deliver seamless
customer experiences.
Operating as a collective of like-
minded leaders, New Solutions
Network partners with companies to
drive positive impact for individuals,
organizations, and communities on a
large scale. The New Solutions
Network is devoted to building
businesses and growing revenue while
prioritizing human-centric values.

Work Experiences

Dr. Wachtel is an experienced mental

health advocate who has been working
with families and exeuctives for over a
decade. Along with her clinical work,
she is also a health educator and
marketing strategist with expertise in
behavioral science. Dr. Wachtel has
spent more than 20 years in the pharma
and biotech industry, working on major
healthcare brands, before and after
founding New Solutions Network. In
2019, she left the corporate world to

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Promoting Health Awareness
and Accessible Care
One of the core areas of wellness and education that Dr. Wachtel champions is nutrition,
and the gut-brain connections. As strategic advisor to the gut health optimization app
called Better Meal ai, she is able to help promote education about the need to focus on
gut health, the value of personalized medicine that is affordable and beneficial for disease
management, mental wellness and overall health.

Dr. Wachtel's long-term goal for her company is to promote a greater awareness of the
impact of small interventions and daily habits on one's health, leading to an improved
quality of life and increased longevity. New Solutions Network is already collaborating
with partners in various countries, including the UK and India, to provide accessible
education, care, and tools for better health to a wider audience. She aims to expand these
efforts even further on a global scale. Ultimately, she hopes to create a world where
everyone has access to the resources they need to live a healthier, happier life.

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Loubna Sadiki
country, Morocco, where she partnered with
luxury hotels and palaces in the enchanting

A
city of Marrakech.

Originally from Casablanca, Morocco,

Loubna completed her education in the
United States at the University of Washington
in Seattle, where she initially started on a
career in the tech industry as an Operations
Data Analyst. However, she soon discovered
her true calling in entrepreneurship and
interior design.
As an immigrant, Loubna faced sexism and
challenges while pursuing her passion for
serial entrepreneurship in the real estate,
An ambitious entrepreneur, interior designer, hospitality, and interior design fields.
and real estate investor, Loubna Sadiki is a Nevertheless, her persistence and innovative
driving force in the world of design and thinking have opened doors for her,
entrepreneurial growth. With her unwavering establishing her as a voice for young women
passion and determination, she has broken confronting similar obstacles. Notably, her
barriers in the mainly male-dominated interior design services have been sought
industry, achieving remarkable success and after by NBA athletes and esteemed
inspiring young women to fearlessly pursue American celebrities, including French
their dreams. Montana.

Loubna is also the visionary behind Xenia

Homes, a luxury vacation rental and
concierge service. She started her vacation
rental business in Seattle in 2016 and
expanded to Los Angeles and Miami. Her
discerning clientele has included NFL and
NBA players, as well as renowned figures
such as Swae Lee and CeeLo Green.
Loubna's entrepreneurial endeavors didn't
stop in the United States; she extended her
luxury vacation rental business to her home

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About the Company
In order to help both property owners and buyers, Xenia Homes works as a one-stop shop. Both those looking
for vacation rentals and those who own properties can get solutions from the company. Property owners can
fully enjoy their downtime without worrying about the upkeep and maintenance of their properties thanks to
Xenia Homes, a company that specializes in managing vacation homes for them.

Finding the ideal vacation rental with Xenia Homes is a stress-free experience for visitors. e company's
commi ed employees go above and beyond to ful l the needs of their visitors, providing an upscale
housekeeping service and a private concierge service to guarantee a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

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Nisreen
Shocair
Driving Change and Inspiring the Industry by Unleashing
Fashion's Crea ve Force

Meet Nisreen Shocair, Group Chief Transformation

Officer for Middle East, Africa and LATAM at Beyond
ONE, whose passion for fashion and keen interest in
the ever-evolving landscape of cultural trends have
propelled her towards remarkable achievements.
With a remarkable career spanning esteemed
organizations such as Viacom, Sony Music,
Bertelsmann AG, and Hearst Entertainment, Nisreen
has consistently gravitated towards industries where
fashion and entertainment intersect.

Nisreen's remarkable journey serves as an inspiration

to aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals
alike. Her unwavering dedication to the worlds of
fashion and entertainment, coupled with her
visionary leadership and commitment to responsible
consumption, make her a true visionary in the
business realm. As she continues to make waves and
leave an indelible mark on the industry, Nisreen
exemplifies the spirit of innovation and creative
evolution that defines the modern business
landscape.

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 Trailblazing at the Intersection of Tech and
Entertainment
Empowering Young Women Leaders In the early 2000s, Nisreen embarked on a journey that
merged technology and entertainment, marking the
Nisreen advises young emerging beginning of her successful career. Having lived and
women leaders to prioritize worked across different continents, she gained a global
perspective that she now utilizes to establish businesses
mentorship for constant
focused on immersive experiences, drawing from her love
development, emphasizing that for culture, history, and art. Recently, her focus has shifted
mentors can be peers as well as towards fostering community and enabling collaborative
higher-ups. She encourages a creation, amplification, and monetization across borders.
mindset of continuous learning She firmly believes that retailers have a crucial role to
and growth, highlighting the play in supporting the well-being of our planet.
importance of staying the course
Nisreen's accomplishments in the retail and entertainment
despite the challenges faced in
industries are highly notable. She has held prestigious
middle-management. Nisreen also leadership positions, including CEO of a pioneering live
emphasizes the significance of streaming network in the MENA region and President of
sponsoring and supporting other Virgin Megastore for the Middle East & North Africa.
women, as it fosters trust and a Throughout her career, Nisreen has worked with
supportive community. renowned organizations such as Viacom, Sony Music,
Networking is essential, as it allows Bertelsmann AG, and Hearst Entertainment.
Actively involved in the retail industry, Nisreen co-chairs
individuals to showcase their skills
the Retail Leaders Circle, a think tank dedicated to
and leverage social connections. advancing the Middle East retail sector. Her expertise and
Additionally, she advises knowing insights make her a sought-after speaker at esteemed
when to stay and when to leave, events like the World Retail Congress, Retail Leader's
ensuring that career decisions are Circle, Retail Week, and the Financial Times.
made on one's own terms. Lastly,
Nisreen emphasizes the Nisreen's achievements have earned her significant
recognition. She has been named Female CEO of the Year
importance of paying it forward
by CEO Middle East and Businesswoman of the Year by
and back, recognizing the Women in Leadership. Additionally, she consistently
universal language of kindness. appears on influential lists, including the Arabian
Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women and Forbes
Middle East's top 100 Most Powerful Arab Women.

Nisreen's unwavering focus on thoughtful consumption

and her dedication to supporting the environment have
made her a driving force in shaping and inspiring the
retail and entertainment industries in the Middle East and
beyond.

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Beyond ONE
Nisreen has an inherent attraction to industries
characterized by ongoing transformation, where disruption Fostering Innovation, Sustainability,
is both embraced and initiated with composure. She finds and Impact
great interest in businesses that operate as multiplayer
experiences in a world that often promotes a solitary, Nisreen's vision for Beyond ONE is
single-player mindset. to establish it as the benchmark
within the industry, setting the
One of her notable ventures, Beyond ONE, exemplifies this
standard for innovation and
philosophy. It transcends the boundaries of a single brand,
market, industry, or conventional approach. Instead, it organic growth. Alongside striving
centers around a grand idea, a unified focus on our planet, for success and growth in both
and the strength of a collaborative team. Leveraging top-line and bottom-line figures,
technology as a powerful enabler, it amplifies the delivery Beyond ONE aims to actively
of the right product to the right audience at the right contribute to the safety of its
moment, ensuring maximum impact. customers and the betterment of
the planet. Nisreen and her team
Redefining Excellence through Digital Aggregation and
Global Collaboration are committed to creating value
Beyond One is a digital service aggregator, focused on rather than eroding it, ensuring
multi-player mode vs single-player mode. It aims to that the company's actions align
surpass the expectations of its members by continually with its mission and principles. The
seeking excellence across all industries. The team ultimate goal is to achieve
meticulously evaluates various sectors to identify the best- sustainable success while making
in-class entities within each. For instance, Apple represents
a positive impact on both the
unparalleled technological innovation, while Netflix sets
the standard for exceptional user interfaces. Amazon stands business and the world.
out as a customer-centric leader, and so forth. By
incorporating these exceptional elements, the companies
under Beyond One's operation strive to become world-class
entities across all dimensions.

A primary objective of Beyond One is to establish enduring

partnerships and foster a sense of community with every
client. Regardless of geographic location, the goal is to
treat each client as a long-term collaborator and a valued
member of the communities being cultivated on a global
scale.

Cultivating Innovation and Empowerment

In her current role, Nisreen is actively involved in driving
BeyondONE to become the pioneering digital service
aggregator that harnesses the true power of communities.

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 Nuria
E. Angelocci
Showcasing Outstanding Success Planning and Leading
Comprehensive Management Strategies

Nuria E. Angelocci is a highly respected and

customer-focused chief operating officer of a
property management company who is fluent
in multiple languages. Her exceptional skills in
planning and leading comprehensive marketing
and property management strategies have
been instrumental in achieving business goals
and objectives. Nuria is known for her ability to
closely monitor and adapt marketing initiatives to maximize traffic
in accordance with the strategic plan.
In addition, Nuria is highly regarded for her role in directing and
coordinating all operational activities, leasing, and marketing
efforts to protect, preserve, and enhance the value of properties. As
an out-of-the-box thinker, she approaches problem-solving with an
analytical mindset and is committed to maximizing asset value,
customer satisfaction, and revenue. Nuria is also known for her
innovative recommendations on new opportunities that can drive
revenue and increase brand recognition.

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Nuria Angelocci | CMO | Hunters Run

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Below are highlights of the interview
conducted between World's Leaders
and Nuria E. Angelocci:

Describe who you are as a person,

inside and outside of the workplace.
I was born and raised in a small town
called Les Borges Blanques, two hours
away from the city of Barcelona,
Spain. I grew up in a modest family as
the youngest of three sisters. Seeing
my parents struggle financially made
me a stronger person. I have always
been a determined and focused person.
My two older sisters are also excellent
role models for me. They are both
career-oriented and have achieved
amazing successes in the steel
manufacturing and banking industries.

Describe your background and what

did you do before you started/joined
the company?
I studied advertising and public
relations for two years at the
University of Barcelona. I came to the
USA as an au pair to "improve" my
English. When I arrived in the USA, I
quickly realized that I did not come to
"improve" my English if not to learn
the language. Although I could say
common phrases like "Hello, how are
you?" and individual words like colors,
animals, days of the week, objects,
etc., I could not maintain a
conversation. Because children have a
simple vocabulary, learning English as

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an au pair was effective. I lived with a CMO was formed in 1991. It is a
family in Summit, NJ, for a year. unique property management company Many property managers in the
Afterwards, I extended my visa for an because it was formed and is managed industry experience burnout and stress.
additional nine months and moved to by the homeowners residing within CMO provides a positive work
Wellington, FL, with another family. Hunters Run. The president of each environment and support to help our
association elects the CMO Board of employees succeed. Although the
Being an au pair was an amazing Directors. The CMO Board of industry is known for having a high
experience. I was 19 years old, I did Directors hires the COO/General turnover rate, CMO has been
not speak the language, and I had no Manager, sets policies and the CMO successful in retaining employees and
family in the USA. I met fellow au budget, and serves as the liaison promoting from within.
pairs from all over the world, and it between the association board and its
changed me. I made tremendous members. CMO is a not-for-profit Getting the right people on the bus is a
growth during that experience and it company. This distinctive structure concept developed in the book Good to
opened my eyes to the world. allows CMO to focus on providing Great by Jim Collins. CMO is defined
additional services and resources to the by the people who ride the bus. CMO's
After the au pair experience ended, I associations and homeowners while most valuable asset is its employees,
applied for a student visa and attended also working to improve the existing not because people are the most
Palm Beach State College, where I services provided. Another interesting valuable asset of a company, but
obtained a bachelor's degree in feature of CMO's structure is that the because they are the right people.
supervision and management. I also General Manager's "bosses" can
met, married my husband, and had my change yearly. Because of this, it is As a COO, it is imperative to bounce
first son during that time. extremely important that the general ideas off the team and have an open-
I earned an MBA in Entrepreneurial manager has a clear picture of the door policy. It is essential for
Management from Lynn University in company to create continuity and employees to have a voice, a purpose,
one year (I was taking double the purpose during the possible changes in and to feel that they are an intricate
classes) while I was working full time, the board of directors. part of the company. The success of an
I was pregnant with my second boy, employee reflects and affects the whole
and I had a 2-year-old son at home. What are your responsibilities as the company. Creating a culture where
Founder/CEO of the company? employees feel they can work together
I have been married for 12 years to my What is the happiest part of your as a team instead of feeling like they
wonderful husband, Chad Angelocci, daily routine? are competing with their teammates
and I am the proud mom of Andreu (6) As the COO, I oversee the operations helps the overall organization.
and Kai (4). of the company and all 23 associations
and manage annual budgets totaling What advice would you give
Tell us about the inception of the more than $19 million. I have had the someone going into a leadership
company. How did it all start? pleasure to meet and work alongside position for the first time?
In January 2012, while I was in amazing individuals during my 11 I believe that to be a successful leader,
college, I started my career at CMO of years at CMO. one needs to know the strengths and,
Hunters Run. CMO manages all 23 more importantly, the weaknesses.
associations within Hunters Run, a Property management is a stressful Being willing to learn and evolve is a
country club community in Boynton industry. Although CMO works daily must.
Beach, FL. There are 21 condominium with the individual associations to
associations and 2 homeowner's maintain and enhance their property, The balancing act between a personal
associations with a total of 1649 the majority of the interactions with the and professional life is not an easy one,
homes. CMO handles the many facets individual homeowners are to but somehow, with the support of my
of property management, from the report/resolve issues. From roof leaks husband, family, friends, and work
physical supervision of property to pest problems or landscape team, we make it work!
maintenance to administrative and deficiencies, our office receives
financial matters. We are a team of 16 numerous phone calls/emails daily
(property managers, accounting staff, from homeowners requesting help with
maintenance technicians, a general a specific issue. To succeed in this
contractor, and administrative staff). industry, you must be a problem solver
with excellent customer service skills.

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 In the dynamic world of
business and philanthropy, one
name stands out as a true
powerhouse: Rana Florida, the
Chief Executive Officer of the
Creative Class Group. With a
diverse range of
accomplishments and an
impressive list of clients, Rana
has become a prominent figure
in her field.

At the Creative Class Group,

Rana excels in managing new
business development,
marketing, consulting, research,
and global operations. Her
expertise has attracted
renowned clients such as Meta
(WhatsApp, Facebook and
Instagram), BMW, Converse,
IBM, Cirque du Soleil, Audi,
Zappos, and Starwood Hotels,
among many others.

Rana Florida
Leading the Way in Business and Philanthropy
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A Trailblazer's Journey

Rana's journey to success began after earning her MBA. She

quickly rose through the ranks, assuming various roles for
Fortune 100 companies in corporate strategy, communications,
and marketing. Notably, she served as the Vice President of
Marketing for HMSHost, the world's largest airport developer,
and as the VP of Corporate Communications for Feld
Entertainment, the proud owner of Disney on Ice, Disney Live!
and the Doodlebops.

Her entrepreneurial spirit alongside her husband, famed

urbanist Richard Florida they co-founded and launched
CityLab, the preeminent digital platform on urbanism, for The
Atlantic. This groundbreaking initiative later caught the
attention of Bloomberg, which acquired it. In this
collaboration, Rana played a pivotal role in organizing events
and programming for The Aspen Ideas Institute and
Bloomberg.

Rana's ability to articulate ideas and share insights has resulted

in her contributing dozens of articles to esteemed publications
like Fast Company, Inc.com, the Huffington Post, and The
From Knowledge Seeker to Collaborative
Miami Herald. Her writing prowess includes captivating
Visionary
interviews and profiles of influential figures such as President
Bill Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama, Tennis star Andre
Rana has an unquenchable thirst for
Agassi, Grammy Award winning artist Nelly Furtado, and
knowledge, always seeking to learn as much
Fashion Designer Tory Burch. Furthermore, her expertise has
as possible. She believes that work is more
been sought after for on-air business analysis on major
enjoyable when approached
platforms like The Today Show and MSNBC's The Cycle.
collaboratively, with a spirit of discovery
rather than a task-oriented mindset.
Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Rana's work has
Surrounding herself with interesting and
been featured in prestigious publications such as The New
creative people, both inside and outside of
York Times, Vogue Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Market
work, brings her immense joy.
Watch, CNN, and The Globe and Mail. Her business book,
"Upgrade—Taking Your Work and Life from Ordinary to
Her husband, Richard Florida, is a world
Extraordinary," garnered critical acclaim and was selected as
renowned cities expert, speaker, and
an Editor's Pick at The Globe and Mail.
professor. He advises cities worldwide on
economic growth strategies, drawing from
Beyond her remarkable professional achievements, Rana
his bestselling book, "The Rise of the
dedicates herself to philanthropy and public service. She
Creative Class." When BMW approached
actively participates in renowned organizations, including the
Richard to feature his ideas in a
United Nations Global Network on Digital Technologies and
commercial, Rana saw the perfect
Sustainable Urbanization, Best Buddies Canada, The Olympics
opportunity to expand their venture in
Committee for the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, and
Washington DC, the Creative Class Group,
Silver Art Projects in the World Trade Center, among others.
into a full-service consulting, research, and
strategy firm.

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Rana's commitment to making a difference extends globe. Additionally, they identified the most creative
to various cultural and artistic endeavors. She neighborhoods for Cirque du Soleil to showcase their
contributes to organizations such as The National performances. Collaborating with Le Méridien Hotels,
Ballet of Canada, St. Mike's Hospital Neo-natal alongside Chef Jean Georges and other creative
Intensive Care Unit, the Luminato Festival, Le professionals, Richard and Rana served as Le Méridien
Miami, The Design–Exchange, the Isabella Blow 100 members, an advisory group dedicated to enhancing
Foundation, Girls E Mentorship, the Toronto the overall guest experience. The Creative Class Group
Symphony Orchestra, Let Grow, the Council for also provided valuable insights to property developer
International Visitors, and The Founders Junior Edens for their Union Market project in Washington DC
Council of the Detroit Institute of Arts. and supported Air Canada's Growth of Cities campaign.

Elevating Value through Collaborative Rana asserts, “We worked with Converse to help position
Partnerships their Jack Purcell brand to the entrepreneurial Creative
Class. From Sibiu, Romania to Dubai to Singapore, our
Rana considers Creative Class Group's clients as clients span the globe.”
experts in their respective fields and actively
partners with them to enhance their value. The Creative Class Group's clients share a common ethos of
team has had the privilege of collaborating with creativity embedded in their DNA. Currently, the company
pioneering companies worldwide, including is working closely with META to quantify the economic
Microsoft and Zappos. They assisted BMW in the impacts of the new Creator Economy.
successful launch of their Ideas Class ad campaign
and provided guidance to Starwood Hotels on Gaining a Competitive Edge in the Knowledge
measuring creativity at various locations across the Economy

According to Rana, innovative ideas and knowledge allow

individuals, organizations, and societies to stay ahead of
the curve and gain a competitive edge. By constantly
exploring new concepts, technologies, and approaches,
they can differentiate themselves from competitors and
adapt to changing market demands.

Innovative individuals and organizations embrace change,

rebound from disruption, and seize new opportunities for
entrepreneurship, and new ways of living and working.
Their ideas and knowledge contribute to the development
of the new ideas and business models that drive economic
growth.

The Creative Class Group has a trove of proprietary data

on the Creative Class and global trends. It can measure
anything from centers of innovation and creativity to
venture capital investments and real estate trends.

Breaking Boundaries

Rana has always held the belief that Creative Class Group
swims upstream, challenging traditional business norms.

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The company has never considered office environments
or mandatory attendance as crucial to their culture or
productivity. In fact, it has been a fully-remote company
long before the term became widely known. The
approach is simple: the company seeks out the brightest
minds in their field and extends an invitation for
collaboration, regardless of their location. The team
encompasses individuals residing in various places, such
as Brooklyn, Washington DC, Miami Beach, New York,
Portland, Detroit, or Mexico City. What truly matters to
the Creative Class Group are the insights and
knowledge contributed by their team members, rather
than whether they adhere to strict work hours or occupy
cubicles.

A Forward-Thinking CEO

Rana holds a firm conviction that organizations

prioritizing collaboration ultimately emerge as winners.
Collaboration brings together individuals possessing
diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, resulting in
a collective synergy that surpasses their individual
contributions. Through collaboration, the process of
decision-making becomes a collective endeavor, where
various viewpoints and expertise are taken into account.
This approach minimizes the influence of biases, fosters Rochelle de Goias-Jackman Founder, Board
critical thinking, and ultimately leads to the attainment Co-Chair of Girls E Mentorship (GEM)
of high-quality outcomes.

As a CEO, Rana takes great pleasure in engaging in

collaboration and deriving knowledge from the most
innovative organizations worldwide.

Unlocking Success

Rana's advice to individuals stepping into a leadership

position for the first time is to recognize that being the
smartest person in the room is not a prerequisite.
Instead, it is crucial to surround oneself with intelligent
individuals and provide them with the autonomy
necessary to lead effectively. Rana emphasizes the
importance of being both a learner and a leader,
embracing a mindset of continuous growth and seeking
knowledge from others. By fostering a collaborative and
an empowering environment, new leaders can leverage
the collective intelligence of their team and drive
success. Richard and Rana Florida for the Na onal Ballet

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 Tiffany Van &
Tammy Van

A t the age of 28, Tiffany

Van co-founded Nipsey
Daisy, a pioneering
company that offers revolutionary
body solutions tailored for women.
exceptional business acumen has
been instrumental in propelling the
brand's growth, establishing her as
an indomitable force driving
products and customer service,
fostering a steadfast and expanding
customer base.

Nipsey Daisy's ongoing success. These two sisters exemplify

With a professional background in dedicated and passionate
Public Relations, Tiffany has Together, Tiffany and Tammy have entrepreneurship, revolutionizing
played a pivotal role in catapulting fostered a brand that prioritizes women's perception of
the brand's popularity through a innovative body solutions for undergarments. As they forge
range of innovative marketing women. Their steadfast ahead, Tiffany and Tammy's
campaigns. commitment to inclusivity and unwavering passion and
comfort has garnered a loyal commitment will undoubtedly
Tammy Van, Tiffany's 32-year-old following across diverse age propel Nipsey Daisy to the
sister, serves as the other co- groups. The brand's products are forefront of innovative body
founder of Nipsey Daisy, the result of countless hours spent solutions, empowering women to
leveraging her extensive experience researching and developing exude confidence and comfort in
in both corporate and small groundbreaking solutions that their own skin. With their resolute
business settings to breathe life into address women's specific body commitment to inclusivity and
the brand. Tammy's unwavering concerns. customer satisfaction, Tiffany and
dedication to her work has been Tammy are poised to lead Nipsey
evident from the outset, as she has The triumph of Nipsey Daisy can Daisy to even greater heights in the
been deeply involved in every facet be attributed to the sisters' future.
of the company's operations, unyielding dedication to their
ranging from product development customers. They remain resolute in
to customer service. Her their pursuit of offering exceptional

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 Tiffany Van & Tammy Van
Co-founders & CEO | Nipsey Daisy

About
Nipsey Daisy
Nipsey Daisy is a Canadian brand owned by two sisters. The
mission is to provide women with the support they need to
feel confident and comfortable. The brand offers silky
smooth nipple covers that provide seamless coverage,
mimicking the texture of skin. Additionally, their body tape is
designed to lift and shape, offering a solution for those who
prefer to go without a bra.

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