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WOMEN’S Magazine ISSUE 07 / NOVEMBER 2021 Silvia Fejesova LeTysha Montgomery Eves Sangster Vera Thomas Dr. DeYonne Parker Global Leader A Successful Entrepreneur Social Creator Bestselling Author The Courage Catalyst

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 LeTysha Montgomery A Successful Entrepreneur My name is LeTysha Montgomery. I was born and raised in the Midwest. I have always loved music, sports, traveling and reading. I am entrepreneur, jewelry designer, podcast host, international empowerment speaker, international best selling author and endometriosis/health advocate. I have received several blue Maker But I realized that I was given this I started making jewelry in 2005 of Merit ribbons. journey to share my experience. The after graduating with my podcast is about my personal Bachelors of Science in Business I was also nominated for Top journey with endometriosis over the Administration. Accessory Designer of the Year! last 16 years. I had free time and wanted to My creative process depends on the I talk about anything and everything try something new. I love style and color of the beads. At times related endometriosis. My goal is to making jewelry and started by I am able to envision my jewelry be real about the disease as well as making bracelets. Initially I sold designs in the store. I can also just bring awareness and educate about to my family, friends and put colors together based on endometriosis. coworkers. intuition. My podcast has grown to over 4,400 In 2006, I started selling at a I have been complimented about my views and is listened to in 64 store and at craft shows. wide variety of color combinations. countries including the United My creative process is inspired by States. My jewelry accomplishments color variety and being unique. include being interviewed by a Which is impressive considering that Lawrence, KS news station and My mission for making all my jewelry I hardly ever promote my podcast. providing jewelry for Johnson unique and one of a kind is because County Community College's we are all-of-a-kind! In October 2019, I officially became a fashion show in 2009. speaker and my first event was a I started my podcast Endometriosis: women’s event in New York City! I had a unique experience in Journey to Butterfly in September October 2009 in Los Angeles, CA 2019 a month after I officially was It was then that I decided that I when I had my jewelry reviewed diagnosed with endometriosis. needed to speak not only about the by a jewelry buyer for a national importance of endometriosis but retail store. It was a way for me to document my advocating for yourself and your journey and share my thoughts.. At health as well. The jewelry buyer said I had first, I wasn’t going to make my talent and she couldn’t believe podcast public. that everything was handcrafted. She loved all the designs I showed her. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Since then I have become international speaker who Amazon #1 Best Selling Co-Author of Finding motivates and dares the audience to advocate for Joy In The Journey Volume 2: 90 Day themselves and their health. Devotional. I have spoken both in person and virtually at various Co-Author of The Single, Saved Struggle-The events, was a featured speaker at SpeakerCon2020 Struggle Continues audiobook and have done numerous podcast interviews. Deborah Arise Marketplace Forerunner Award Becoming an author was a vision given to me in the Recipient! Spring of 2020. I wasn’t sure how it would all come together but it did. I have had all three of my books Power Up Award Nominee for Author of the and audiobook release this year in 2021. Year and Woman of Inspiration! With two out of the three books becoming Amazon WEGO Health Awards Nominee Best in Show- #1 Best Sellers. Being an author is another avenue to Podcast and Best Kept Secret reach more people to accomplish my mission of educating and bringing awareness to endometriosis. Women of Dignity Magazine Author of the Day Being an author has opened the door for amazing Endometriosis Advocate accomplishments as well as awards. Dry Eye Advocate Amazon #1 Best Selling Co-Author of Women Inspiring Nations Volume 3: I’m Still Standing. Co-Author of She is Well: Stories of Power Strength Wellness. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Silvia Fejesova is Silvia Fejesova Silvia is also an Head of Talent important player on Acquisition, Project Global Leader the international Manager, Diversity & scale as regards the Inclusion Evangelist implementation of and People & Culture diversity, inclusion Promoter. and belonging programs that can Her beginnings with help companies talent acquisition and create environments business where people want development are to stay and work. worth mentioning. Over the years Silvia Covid has brought has worked for many changes and companies in the difficult situations field of information even in the technology, workplace but it has innovation and also brought digitization. reskilling and upskilling The beginnings were opportunities for not easy for her most of the talents. because 12 years ago this world was very Those talents will be masculine. keen to join only companies that are She began her career It was here that her interest was born not only for the headhunting or are ready to as an account of niche talents but above all to understand what is the drive for become “employer manager in Italy. This person to be really interested in changing the employer. What are of choice”. experience was people looking for and why they are willing to come and work for a fundamental for her particular company. Silvia has a natural because she was able talent to help your to assimilate well the During the several years she worked for various companies in company to mechanisms of different European countries. These experiences were necessary to transform your business be today the Talent Acquisition Director who proposes the Talent Acquisition development and innovative solutions to attract those talents who are scarce on the into innovative, cool cooperation with market. and fully digital various customers function. throughout Europe. Today Silvia helps multinational companies to transform the acquisition of talents into an innovative function whose structure In this period, she and set up is able to cope with constant market changes and scarce could understand resources of talents. that business has a huge limit - human WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER resources. In consulting environments this factor is fundamental because without adequate workforce companies are not able to deliver their projects.

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Executive EI is an initiative actively promoting Women in Eves Sangster Leadership. Her new book entitled, “The Iris of your E.I.” will be available from November 2021. Social Creator She cleverly evokes the maternal, and innate power of women to Over the last decade, Eve Sangster has develop their Emotional Intelligence and inspire them into been a noteworthy leader in the leadership roles. Emotional Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence space. Through Executive EI, Eve plays a major role in developing the awareness of Emotional Intelligence for leadership and You may know her through collaboration communication. Her commitment to this role has developed with ee-abc’s IntelxGlobal a Tech awareness of EI for today’s progressive and innovative women in Consultancy involved in Tech and AI leadership. research, and Executive EI promoting Women in Leadership using EI founded in Her events have also provided substantial inspiration for women yet 2011. to take on a leadership appointment, who may not yet have the confidence or self-awareness to see that they are more than After 8 years of successful international capable of succeeding in such a role. collaboration with industry partners in tech and intelligence, she is now promoting EI through her Leadership and Coaching programmes. She can also be credited with contributions to Science & Technology, Workforce Development, and Psychology. Eve holds a Business Management Degree from Henley Business School, and also holds qualifications in Psychology, Supply Chain and Emotional Intelligence. Eve has led an impressive career as a Business Consultant and Executive Coach in her 8 years of experience working in the Corporate Tech and Emotional Intelligence space. Among her list of consulting successes, are large Corporate, Academic and Industry Partners, with which she has been collaborating, writing, co-authoring and advising. Her success lies within her work within Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Workforce Development, Supply Chain and Psychology, and she continues to be recognised by influential business partners. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 She helps women develop their EI for business communication, HR and hiring processes as well as building and maintaining more positive business relationships overall. Prior to building Executive EI, Eve worked as a Visiting Lecturer and Researcher, helping the developing research within Science and Technology. In 2019 she published, “The Step-wise Guide to Academic Writing & Peer Review” a structured framework that acts as a valuable guide enabling post graduate students to formulate, structure and publish their academic works in English through clear and concise step by step approaches to writing. Eve’s work evolved as an influencer in the production of many high profile and subject sensitive areas of research within Science & Technology, iNano, Food Science, Computer Science, and Business and Economics. Following this, and through collaboration with industry partners, Eve has become an influential Consultant for the tech and intelligence industry, alongside her Coaching Events for Women Leaders. A self-described workaholic, Eve is a Business Influenced by her own experience of poor leadership Consultant and Executive Coach who is committed to in earlier years and her developing research in EI, she the development of women in Leadership, and the aspires to greatly improve communication and evolution of EI within corporate organisations. empathic leadership in the next stage of her career. She is most passionate promoting integrated EI for In her spare time, she spends time with her business operations and leadership for women in loving partner and their family of three active corporate leadership. and inspiring teenagers. She is a hard-working, multi-tasking woman who seems to makes the work / life balance work effortlessly. An approach many women could be inspired to follow. www.executive-ei .com www.intelxglobal.com www.linkedin.com/in/evesangster WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Vera Thomas Bestselling Author Vera Thomas relocated to Georgia from Lexington Kentucky August 5, 2018. She is a bestselling author, Podcast/radio host of The Vera Thomas Show, certified family mediator, Certified Life Coach, Classroom Management Advocate/Trainer/Speaker and poet. She works with parents, schools, organizations, companies, and churches. Born in South Carolina and raised in Ohio, Vera’s life story includes overcoming childhood abuse, being raped when she went to look for her biological father. It is her goal to help others overcome a circumstance that Returning to look for him again after diminishes and help them to surge ahead with their dreams. her mother died of cancer at the age of 43. She discovered her father died the It is to that end that Vera, against all odds, completed a degree in same year she went looking for him the psychology from Walsh University in Canton, OH. She graduated first time. “Cum Laude”. After 3 years in an abusive marriage, she raised her son as a single parent from the time her son was six months old. Her work with companies and organizations spurred her on to She now shares the tools and acquire experiences necessary to regain a master’s degree in Organizational Management. Vera’s work as confidence and self-esteem she lost a because of an abusive marriage and facilitator, trainer spans over more than three decades and how she instilled the same in her son. includes developing training programs for youth, adults and companies. Her experienced being homeless was She was an outplacement training consultant traveling across instrumental in organizing the efforts in states to train dislocated workers. Ohio for the “Housing Now” March in Washington for the Homeless which For seven years she minimized her work and passions to care for earned her a spot in the Who’s Who both of American Women 1989 edition. her sisters who were diagnosed with cancer at the same time in two different states. She traveled back and forth between Ohio These experiences inspire her passion and Kentucky. She relocated to Kentucky to care for her youngest and directs her towards work sister. Her sister in Ohio passed in 2015. Her sister in Kentucky with organizations and families to passed in 2018 at which time Vera relocated to Georgia where provide hope and empowerment to she now lives. people like her to better themselves. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Prior to COVID she was pursuing “Artist in Residency” and keynote speaking for schools and organizations that want to make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and adults they serve. She has also worked with children and adults in the areas of self-esteem, confidence, goal setting, career life planning, poetry, interpretive dance and drama. As Projects and Logistics Coordinator for Fame Fathers, a five county fatherhood initiative, Vera spearheaded the process for county-wide mobilization to make systemic changes to address the fatherhood issue in North eastern Ohio. As a result, traditional agencies that were not father friendly incorporated father advocates into their agencies in Summit County. She led the charge to get fathers more involved in their children’s education by organizing the Fathers Walk in several counties in Ohio. The effort grew from 500 dads taking children to school and engaging administration to over 6000 fathers and significant males doing the same in 2010 and 10,000 in 2011. As a result, schools now engage fathers throughout the school year. Her program “Instilling Greatness in Myself and My Children” transforms lives. Hear her story and think about your own. You will find similarities and great distance. This is her journey, think about yours. Vera is available for companies who want to transform their teams or individuals who want to transform their lives. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Wendy Pizarro Her Inspirational Story Wendy Pizarro, Esq. has served as Calidi’s Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer since September 2021. Honored as one of the “Power Women of San Diego” by Discover Magazine, Wendy is a role model for women as a seasoned corporate attorney and digital health advocate. Wendy joined the executive leadership team, because she is passionate about the vision of Calidi and finding an innovative cure for cancer. She has directed legal strategy related to risk management, compliance and In her combined role at Calidi, she is operations to manage and grow an asset portfolio of over $1.5 billion in responsible for the Company’s global multi-generational wealth with over 60% of the portfolio in private legal strategy and implementation, investments, some of which include Calidi. which includes overseeing all legal matters across corporate governance, securities and compliance; regulatory issues; licensing and intellectual property strategy; patent portfolio protection; employment; corporate transactions; and litigation. Previously, she worked with leading Silicon Valley law firms, including DLA Furthermore, Wendy is the Piper ina Palo Alto, on numerous general corporate and intellectual Company’s lead in shaping external property matters and corporate securities transactions for disruptive and internal policies in recruitment technology companies in all phases of their life cycles from start-up to and marketing related to furthering liquidity event (IPO and M&A) primarily in small teams serving principles of diversity, equity and infrastructure and e-commerce, including McAfee, Applied Materials and inclusion in the Company’s strategic Yahoo!. plan. Wendy also serves as Calidi’s Corporate Secretary. Wendy is also an active tech investor in start-ups or early-stage funds related to digital health, preventative medicine, life sciences, and digital Wendy has over 20+ years of media. Most recently, as a co-founder and investor of Never Train Alone, experience in corporate and business she designed the software user interface for an Apple iOS app related to law, and since 2010, she founded and mobile fitness, corporate wellness and preventative health. has led California Law Partners, a boutique law firm primarily serving as Wendy continues to be active as a community leader and volunteer and has outside general counsel, corporate served on non-profit boards, for example, working with Rady Children’s counsel and the lead crisis manager to Hospital Auxiliary as a unit officer, board member and/or lifetime select high net worth multi-family member.A former teaching fellow at Harvard University, Wendy was offices. awarded the Derek Bok Award for Excellence in Teaching. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 She has been asked to conduct legal seminars or be a guest speaker at numerous events throughout her career and has authored eBooks, legal kits and other media in different areas of law, including start-up and corporate matters. Wendy holds a J.D. from the Harvard Law School, M.ST. from the University of Oxford, and M.A. and B.A. from Yale University graduating magna cum laude with honors in distinction. She is proficient in Spanish, Italian and Tagalog. Wendy is a member of the State Bar of California and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Dr. DeYonne Parker The Courage Catalyst Exclusive Interview 1. Tell us something about your career? What is the main motive? I’m Dr. DeYonne Parker, The Courage Catalyst. I am an international speaker, facilitator and author who has spent over 20 years of my life coaching, developing, mentoring and motivating ladies, leaders and little girls. I overcame the trauma that resulted from being stabbed by my sister’s I have been blessed to grace abuser when I was 18 yrs old, I picked myself up and persevered after the stages and corporate classrooms end of a 25 year marriage, I prevailed in my professional endeavors despite around the world to include a layoff and several entrepreneurial setbacks. countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Along the way, I created a set of mindset tools carefully designed to drill the Middle East. past the pain and to both reveal and enable me to live the clarity of my true purpose on this planet. 2. What have been your difficulties that have shown the 3. Tell us about your current projects? projecting power for the future? I’m thrilled to say that I am the Founder of The SWAG University where my I’ve survived some of this world’s team and I take women through a 6 week most typical and pressing trials and tribulations – personally, experience to rediscover their Self- spiritually and professionally. confidence, rekindle their Walk with God, renew their Attitude of Gratitude and reclaim their Gifts & Talents. You can find out more about The SWAG University at www.TheSWAGUniversity.com or www.DeYonneParker.com . I’m also the co-owner of Gem Makers LLC, the Co-Executive Producer of The Beyond Brilliant Broadcast and co- founder of The Beyond Brilliant Network where we empower ladies, leaders and little girls to find the clarity, confidence and courage they need to shine in their Brilliant Zone. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 Head over to www.GemMakers.org to find out more I was reminded of this over and over this year. The about my TV broadcast and how to join our amazing moment I DECIDED to be courageous it cost me empowerment community. something. It cost me time, energy, effort, and sometimes sleep. 4. What is your human mission that you think can affect people’s lives? It cost me old habits and unhealthy relationships. It cost me attention, dedication and my “Yes”. Yep, As the Courage Catalyst, I encourage the fearful courage costs us something but I can tell you that I’m dreamer. I’m that hand on your back pushing you worth the price I paid. outside of your comfort zone all the way into your courage zone. I can tell you that paying the cost for staying in a place of agonizing or dysfunctional comfort is not the I can help you Reclaim your power and position, Regain cost any of us should be willing to pay. Which costs your self-worth and confidence, Remember WHO and are you willing to pay? I hope you said the cost of WHOSE you really are, Restore the broken pieces of courage. Believe me the investment is worth it. your dreams, Release and let go of shame, blame, and fear, Rediscover your passion and purpose, Reflect on More About: past mistakes and move forward, Reimagine your vision and plans for success, Revive your mental, emotional DeYonne Parker, PhD, CPC, a secondary domestic and spiritual strength. violence survivor affectionately dubbed “The Courage Catalyst” by a re-energized leadership client, 5. Please share your encouraging message for Hoinser is the author and publisher of critically-acclaimed Media Group readers globally women’s lifestyle books, “If Her Purse Could Talk” and “Girl, Get Your S.W.A.G. Back!”; a.It’s not easy being courageous and it certainly comes with a cost. Yes, courage will cost you something. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021 the co-owner and co-executive socialpreneur at Gem Makers, LLC—a worldwide, progressive, leadership development education, training, and coaching firm for women, the co-executive producer of the Beyond Brilliant TV Broadcast; and the founder and visionary coaching industry disruptor at The S.W.A.G. University. Set in Atlanta, Georgia—the crown jewel in America’s newly-diversified media, entertainment, and digital legacy—Dr. DeYonne’s Gem Makers, LLC and The S.W.A.G. University have swiftly become the optimal solution for women seeking the clarity, confidence, and courage required to brilliantly transform into effective leaders in their professional lives and communities. From Europe to South America and the Middle East—and at almost every geographical point in between— Dr. DeYonne has also been electrifying, inspiring, and activating speaking audiences with her engaging style and highly informative and innovative content. A tireless motivator, she is additionally the host of the brand new inspirational podcast, “Girl, Get Your SWAG Back!”, at: anchor.fm/girlgetyourswag back and everywhere podcasts are heard. For more information on her poignant and legendary life and work, visit: www.DeYonneParker.co m WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER