MEET YOUR SPEAKERS & PANELIST
Dr. Alisha Reed, Pharmacist and Wellness Advocate
Dr. Alisha Reed is a Clinical Pharmacist and Wellness Advocate with over two decades of expertise. She earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana and is a board certified geriatric pharmacist who champions women's health and self-care. After losing her husband in 2019 at age 40 and navigating grief as a mother and healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Reed developed the REFILL Strategy to help women prioritize well-being. In 2020, Dr. Reed founded a widow support group and created The Fly Widow Podcast while publicly sharing her grief journey. She empowers women to reclaim their self-care through personalized applications of her REFILL Strategy. Dr. Reed is member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Junior League of New Orleans. She serves on multiple boards and committees including the American Heart Association's Louisiana Chapter, alignED New Orleans, APhA Well-being Advisory Committee, and the Women's Health Advisory Council for Healthy Women. Dr. Reed is also a Certified ASHP Well-being Ambassador, a 2023 AHA Woman of Impact Nominee, and recent graduate of the Women’s Leadership Academy at Loyola University. Dr. Reed lives in New Orleans, LA with her son, Morris W. Reed, III.
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www.instagram.com/dralishareed
www.dralishareed.com
Jessica Harris LPC
Jessica is a Southern girl raised in a small town in North Carolina now living in Atlanta, GA. She is a psychotherapist who has extensive experience for over 8 years in eating disorders/disorder eating, negative body image, self-worth, unhealthy relationship patterns, life transitions, and trauma. Jessica creates a safe space that allows clients to decompress, connect with self, and identify what keeps them stuck in those patterns such as anxiety, fear, lack of self-trust, and lost sense of identity. Ms. Harris ultimately helps her clients access deeper self-awareness by recognizing and exploring their blindspots, which they have ignored, therefore harming their relationship with themselves, others, their bodies, food, and faith. She also feels the most alive when she is going out to brunch with the girls, traveling and dancing. Also, if you were to scroll through my Netflix you'd find psychological thrillers because she loves a story plot that twists her brain.
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www.instagram.com/TheBeautiTherapist
www.TheBeautiClinic.coM
Reka Leftridge
A Leadership architect, brand visionary, speaker, and veteran entrepreneur who believes influence isn’t just about being seen—it’s about evoking change. She knows lasting success begins with personal development because when leaders grow, their brands, businesses, and impact grow with them. Reka empowers purpose-driven leaders to turn their stories into movements—proving that you don’t just build a business when you share your story. You become a changemaker, an innovator, and a trailblazer.
As CEO of JCA Media & Sales and host of the Vet to Visionary Podcast, I’m on a mission to amplify veteran businesses and voices while helping leaders build impactful brands with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
Backed by 22 years as a U.S. Navy Chief and a Master's in Administration with a focus on Communication Arts, I know exactly what it takes to command a room, build trust, and rally people around a bold vision.
Whether on stage or behind the mic, my goal is simple: challenge what's possible, disrupt the status quo, and equip leaders to shape conversations that matter.
When not building brands and amplifying voices, you’ll find me serving my community through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., mentoring emerging leaders, or spending time with my husband of 15 years and our four kids in San Antonio.
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https://www.instagram.com/vettovisionarypodcast/
Bianca Hughes, LPC
Health and wellness, Bianca Kesha Hughes is a trailblazing licensed therapist known for her heart-work services and embodiment of authenticity, helping ambitious individuals break free from perfectionism to create a profound sense of confidence, relief, self-trust, and authenticity in their lives through soul-aligning therapy sessions. Beyond the therapy room, Bianca is a powerful speaker who inspires audiences to let go of the illusion of perfectionism to discover their authentic selves and experience true freedom and relief. She elevates workplace cultures by teaching organizations the power of authenticity, enhancing creativity, effectiveness, and team connection. Her heart-work extends to mentoring ambitious therapists who feel lost in their career journey, creating a supportive community where they can discover their unique, aligned path in the mental health field. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to mental health and wellness, Bianca is the recipient of the Richmont Graduate University 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Born and raised in the United Kingdom with Caribbean heritage, she now lives in America, bringing a rich multicultural perspective to her work on authenticity and human connection.
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https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancahughes/
Cecily Witt-Muhammad
Cecily is a Certified Life and Financial Coach specializing in leadership development, wealth-building, and financial empowerment. With over two decades of expertise in human resources and leadership coaching, she helps ambitious women break free from cultural money barriers, confidently step into leadership roles, and design lives aligned with their deepest values. Through her proven coaching framework, Cecily equips clients with the tools to build wealth, lead with authenticity, and create lasting impact.
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www.instragram.com/askcecilycoaching
www.linkedin/in/cecilywittmuhammad
www.askcecily.com
Tierra Lebbie- Bible Teacher and Podcaster
Tierra Lebbie is the host of the Kept podcast, where she provides valuable insights and practical wisdom on walking with God through life's valleys. Her mission is to encourage God's daughters to trust in God's ability to keep them, no matter the difficulties they face.
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www.instagram.com/Kept_Completely
www.tierralebbie.com
Amber Adams
Amber Adams is a Christian business coach, speaker, wife, and mother dedicated to helping women bridge the gap between ministry and business. As the cofounder of Women Who Will Ministries, a prayer and discipleship community, she equips faith-driven women to grow their influence, make money, and activate their spiritual gifts. With a background in corporate leadership, Amber now empowers women with faith-based business strategies to align their entrepreneurial efforts with their calling. Passionate about service and discipleship, she is committed to helping women expand God’s Kingdom through both business and ministry.
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www.amberadams.com
Ceceily Maraya
Ceceily Maraya, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Style Evolved™. As a coach and consultant dedicated to helping high-achieving women refine their presence, elevate their confidence, and align their image with their next level of success.
Her framework, The S.T.Y.L.E. Pivot Process™, and S.T.Y.L.E. & Leadership™, are designed to help women strategically transition in life and business with clarity, confidence, and effortless alignment. This framework blends self-awareness, transformational identity shifts, leadership development, and executive presence to create lasting confidence from the inside out.
With over 16 years of experience in fashion merchandising and business psychology, Ceceily has guided countless women—entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals—through identity shifts, confidence challenges, and personal brand evolution.
As a military veteran and human resources professional, Ceceily understands the complexities of leadership, structure, and adaptability. Her experience in HR has given her deep insight into workplace dynamics, career transitions, and executive presence, making her uniquely equipped to help women navigate professional and personal growth.
Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Business Administration, Ceceily is committed to building a company that fosters holistic growth for women, focusing on the intersection of confidence, identity, leadership, and professional visibility. Her academic research informs her work, allowing her to blend proven psychological and business strategies with real-world, transformative coaching.
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www.instagram.com/thececeilymaraya
www.ceceilymaraya.com