Birdia Chambers is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital strategist with over 20 years of experience in corporate America. Drawing upon her extensive background in technology, project management, and compliance, she embarked on her journey as founder and CEO of Epic Transformation—a business dedicated to helping individuals and organizations harness the power of social media for growth.

In our latest female founder series, Karen Villard shares her story of making it in the toy industry while being a full time mom to 2 young children.  She tells us how she has drawn her personal experience as a mom to uncover a pain point dealt by many young parents of today.  This preschool co-founder and educator turned toy entrepreneur also speaks about her journey and how she values the power of community and connections in her success. 

Kaysha Rajani brings joy to others through gifting and she’s passionate about using it to develop and maintain relationships. As the Owner and Founder of Curated Giftables, she provides a custom gifting service for corporate clients and event pros that curates beautiful gifts to fit any budget, brand or theme.

Margaux Pagès is a serial entrepreneur and business advisor, specialized in transforming innovative ideas into thriving, scalable ventures. With a track record of success in industries ranging from SaaS to AI, IOT and CleanTech, and now founder of Skincare Brand Dune Care, she has helped build over 45 technology-based startups with a 70% survival rate. She has also provided financial, fundraising, and strategic consulting to +350 companies worldwide.

Leena Chitnis is a proud dog mom, outdoor enthusiast, and the Founder/CEO of Timberdog, makers of the world’s first multifunctional pet bed, The RuffRest®.

As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Barbara Chancey.

Established in 2007 by Barbara Chancey, the eponymous Texas-based Design Group is a globally recognized fitness architecture, branding, and design expert. The visionary behind over 200 extraordinary brands, Barbara is a pioneer with two decades of real-world experience. Her rich knowledge and proven methods combine to deliver mesmerizing destinations in any size, scale, or location. Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, her vision is contagious, and clients continue to rank among the most profitable and successful worldwide.

Heather Perren is the Director of Community Relations at Lagree Fitness. She lives in California with her family.