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Haley Walker and Lauren Corwin are sisters, born and raised in Rock Island, IL, who have dreamt of opening their own mobile fashion boutique for the past two years. This dream finally became a reality in July of 2018.  They are a Quad Cities, IL based mobile boutique who travels all across the Midwest going…

Dr. Heick is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. After earning her undergraduate degree in biology at Augustana, she received her master’s degree at Western Illinois University in Community Health Education and her doctorate in Occupational & Environmental Health with a specialization in Occupational Injury Epidemiology from the…

Dee Murthy is the Co-Founder of Los Angeles based Five Four Group and Young & Reckless. Five Four/MenloClub is the leading men’s fashion membership e-commerce platform with a portfolio of five brands that include: New Republic, Grand AC, Ales Grey and Club Fantasy. He is a seasoned investor and partner at Queenbridge Venture Partners. He is…

For Emily Tinsman, the third time was the charm in her pursuit of the Miss Iowa crown.  Crowned Miss Iowa 2019.  Tinsman’s platform is known as TEMPOS, Teach and Encouraging Music Participation in Our Schools. A music education major at Drake and a classical vocal performer, Tinsman had to put a job on hold teaching…

Dave Hollis is the CEO of the Hollis Company, a company that exists to help people build better lives. He is husband to Rachel and father to Jackson, Sawyer, Ford, and Noah. Together with his wife, Dave hosts the podcast Rise Together, the #1 health podcast on iTunes. Dave was previously president of distribution for the…

Jay and Jenna Sanders are the managing partners of burgeoning Midwest coffee brand, 392. They have spent the last 8 years building the 392 Concept around hospitality, quality, community, culture and experience.    Stronger today than yesterday, the power couple face the daily challenges of running a growing business and family TOGETHER as partners. In…

Jay and Jenna Sanders are the managing partners of burgeoning Midwest coffee brand, 392. They have spent the last 8 years building the 392 Concept around hospitality, quality, community, culture and experience.    Stronger today than yesterday, the power couple face the daily challenges of running a growing business and family TOGETHER as partners. In…

Robin Farmanfarmaian is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and angel investor working with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence software, device and pharma companies poised to impact 100M patients. With over 140 speaking engagements in 13 countries, she educates audiences on the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and many trends & technologies: Artificial intelligence, sensors, tissue…

At age 30, in the first decade of her humanitarian career with the United Nations, Cara was diagnosed with a rare muscle wasting disease that leads to quadriplegia, a devastating condition for which there is no treatment or cure. Rather than letting it quiet her, Cara who is also a woman of color and of a…

Bardi Toto is a NY Times #1 Best Selling Author, featured in Forbes Magazine, also an everyday hero recognized on Values.com out of Millions of people for her Gratitude, Determination and Making a difference in the world. http://www.values.com/your-everyday-heroes. Social Media Business Strategist and world renowned Personal Branding Expert. voted #2 out of the top 100…