Making of HERstory

HERstory with Kristal Diorio

Kristal Diorio is a Financial Representative, taking an educational approach to finances. She is dedicated to leading trainings and conducting one-on-one meetings in an effort to help families earn more income and become debt free and financially independent. Kristal earned a Master's degree from UNH in Education and Psychology, giving her the background to understand that when people feel empowered through education they can make informed decisions that will benefit their lives in the long run. Kristal utilizes her magnetic personality and endless energy to connect and bring people together. She is a devoted mother of two and works with her husband, who shares her passion for helping families reach their goals financially.

HERStory with Valeria McFarren Piper

Valeria is a connector and social entrepreneur who values building strategic relationships and bringing people together for social impact. Her multi-cultural upbringing and experience in 68 countries allows her to connect with companies and individuals to discover their personal identities, to share their stories and to use data for sustained impact. As the president and founder of Chaski Global, Valeria instills her strengths of communications, strategy, training, project management, and her love for improving people’s lives, in every project she comes across. She is also the co-founder of The She Lab, a women’s networking organization that mobilizes and empowers women to change the world. She previously spent eight years at the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation overseeing communications in 24 countries and creating the agency’s results portfolio. Valeria was born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, has a Masters in Corporate Communications from Georgetown University and a Bachelors in International Development and Hispanic Studies from Trinity College. She is a board member at Amazon Aid Foundation and the Tanga Tanga Foundation. When she is away from the office, you can find her teaching at the Federal Executive Institute, or exploring the world with her husband and three-year old twins.

HERstory with Charlene "Ignites" DeCesare

Charlene "Ignites" DeCesare has been a trusted advisor to executives and organizations around the world for more than two decades. As CEO of Charlene Ignites, LLC and Founder of Firewalk Sales, she specializes in helping smart, ambitious business builders accelerate growth at the intersection of sales and marketing in a way that is fun and easy. Growing a business shouldn’t be painful! ​ Before developing her personal brand into a full-time business venture, Charlene co-founded the multi-million-dollar company, EdAssist, now owned by Bright Horizons. Prior to that, she spent 10 years at Gartner, Inc. leading an international sales team, and helping the most respected technology companies in the world extend their brand message. Charlene was also a membership growth leader at the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), and the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Boardroom Events. Throughout all stages of her career, she has become well-known for her ability to energize others while creating rapid, sustainable growth. ​ Charlene has a B.S. in Communications from Emerson College and an M.B.A. in Sales & Marketing from Rivier University. She is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and a Nationally Certified Brain-Based Success Coach. She lives on a lake in Salem, NH with her husband and two children.

HERstory with Dr. Cortney Baker

Dr. Cortney Baker is an award-winning entrepreneur, host of the podcast Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Cortney, TEDx speaker, and a nationally recognized authority on women’s leadership. She has been featured on FOX News, Forbes, iHeart Radio, and Huffington Post, among other publications. As a leadership expert, mentor and business coach to female entrepreneurs and mother of three, she is passionate about inspiring and empowering women to close the gender gap through entrepreneurship. Dr. Cortney is the author of the best-selling book The Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Business Leadership: Lessons to Lead Effectively and her most recent book, . Dr. Cortney was named the 2016/2017 Texas Business Woman of the Year, and the Top 100 in Healthcare Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling in America. She’s the founder and CEO of KidsCare Home Health, a multi-million dollar healthcare organization with 12 locations across Texas, Colorado, and Idaho. She earned an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, where She concentrated her studies on understanding and advancing women to the highest levels of leadership. Dr. Cortney resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, daughters, dogs, and rescue kitty. CORTNEY@CORTNEYBAKER.COM

HERstory with Meg Staples

Her Tribe Athletics began with a vision to provide affordable, comfortable workout clothing for women of all shapes and sizes. Clothing that doesn’t move around and fits the way you need it to! Everything created is limited edition, and hand designed by Meg, the owner. Her Tribe Athletics supports women who are runners, cyclists, yogis, gym rats, walkers, aerialists, spin enthusiasts, and any woman who is or wants to be active. We support women who are just starting their fitness journey, women who have been working out for a little while, and women who have been active ever since they can remember. Every woman deserves to feel beautiful and strong in her athletic apparel. We are here for that woman. We are Her Tribe. Find out more: https://www.hertribeathletics.com