

Alejandre Richards of Matrix Media Consulting Group with Karen Loomis of No Moss Brands and Lisa Guice of Lisa Guice Global-Vision
Matrix Media Consulting Group offers a comprehensive suite of interactive solutions to help your organization succeed online and in general. Our solutions combine
leading-edge technologies, interactive design, and our team members’ expertise, creativity and experience. Our specialty is Branding & Visibility.
Alejandre Richards is the CEO and Owner of Matrix Media Consulting Group. She is the Founder and Chair of the Annual Women In Business Conference. Richards brings 200+ women together to learn how to master their businesses and sustain longevity in a continually failing economic society.
Alejandre is a product of New York City. She was born to immigrants from the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. She was a professional athlete playing soccer, field hockey and rugby nationally and internationally. She subsequently owned three semi-pro soccer teams: The Orlando Falcons women’s soccer team which played in the WPSL, The Orlando Falcons men’s soccer team – which played in the PMSL and the Thomasville Lay Jackets, which later became the South Georgia Jackets.
Her career spans far and wide including Dr. of Optometry, Director of Marketing, Officer in the USAF and now owner of her business for 22+ years. She’s most passionate about helping women understand how business works and know how it can advance their growth. “I have done a lot of things in my life, been a lot of places, and there is not one thing that I have ever wanted to do the I have ever hesitated to do!”
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No Moss Brands specializes in creating a memorable brand that will be remembered by your prospect in their time of need. Memorable brands increase your brand awareness, leads, and sales, leading to doubling or tripling of annual revenue. I creatively execute your new brand via your logo, tagline, website and other marketing and advertising materials (videos, radio, TV, print ads, brochures, etc). 
As a business owner, Karen Loomis spent 18 years in the fitness industry followed by a major career shift into the marketing and advertising industry. After a two year stint with an advertising agency, she spent 10 years as the Creative Director of a $1.5b local retail company with 114 stores in the U.S. In 2012, No Moss Brands was formed…a branding and marketing company.
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Lisa Guice Global-Vision, LLC is a transformational coaching company that focuses on bold success through self-realization which connects personal elevation and business achievement resulting in maximum profits.
Lisa Guice is America’s number one Self Relationship Expert™, International Speaker and Greatness Strategist who partners with CEOs, entrepreneurs and those looking for personal and professional next-level breakthroughs. After uncovering the true power that self-belief has on an individual’s success outcome, Lisa embarked on a journey to live out her true passion of uplifting others and teaching them how to solidify a positive relationship with the most valuable person there is, YOU. Understanding that how we feel about ourselves will continue to be the basis of what we attract to us, feel we deserve and propel or stunt our success, she developed empowering workshops and business programs teaching women how to walk into, leverage and monetize their greatness power. 
Lisa studied business, and earned certifications in human management, seminars and presentations. She has become an Empowerment Specialist, Be Great Now Academy creator ,but prides herself on her ability to help others breakthrough what has held them back from reaching their highest potential and purpose. Lisa has received awards as an outstanding leader of women, which led to her becoming the program coordinator of the mentoring program at one of Arizona’s top women’s foundations.
Lisa has been featured in several national publications to include the Huffington Post and Forbes. Her dynamic work landed her an invite to become a business coach for the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. Lisa is committed to helping those with the desire to be bold and live their greatness out loud. She provides training and a road map for the willing by guiding, empowering and elevating them to their God given purpose. Lisa’s personal mantra is “Walking in your greatness is your obligation, not your option™”.


Many business owners struggle with achieving the vision for their company. They aren’t sure how they should handle marketing and become frustrated when they can’t find the right clients. Open Window Marketing accelerates the company vision by creating a strategy and message that engages your ideal customer and builds a loyal following for the long term. The business owner can grow their company, maximize their marketing spend, and get closer to making their vision a reality.


Gelie Akhenblit is the CEO/Founder of Networking Phoenix, the largest professional organization in the Valley with over 40K members. She is who you engage with when you understand the value of that “one connection” that can change the trajectory of everything. Gelie consults business owners on strategic business development and relationship marketing, as well as facilitates high-level warm introductions and runs influence marketing campaigns through her own media channels. A seasoned presenter, one of Gelie’s favorite accolades was being invited to share her message on a TEDx stage. As her tagline goes “Who do you want to meet? I’ll introduce you.”
An experienced Real Estate Broker since 2005, Patrick Davis is committed to his clients best interests and to providing a smooth transaction before, during and after the sale of the home. His mission is simple; to provide a world class buying and selling experience to each of his clients, while ensuring the highest level of communication and the most advanced technology in the marketplace.
Howell Cheek joined Sigrist, Cheek, Potter & Huyser, PLLC as managing partner in 1998 after five years as President and CEO of a Tempe-based electronics manufacturing firm. Prior to that, Mr. Cheek was Chief Financial Officer for a major real estate acquisition and development company, as well as Vice- President, Tax Manager for a large financial institution. Mr. Cheek passed the CPA exam in 1983, and holds a Bachelor of Science-Business Administration degree and a Masters of Science degree in Accounting.
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As an author, speaker, coach and workshop facilitator on a mission to let women know they are not alone, Maria Tomas-Keegan knows from experience about life’s upside-down moments, and she’s here to help other women turn right side up again. Her new book, “Upside Down to Right Side Up: Turning Transition into Triumph,” is coming out in October.



Zach is currently an incoming Freshmen at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. He will be majoring in Business Management- Entrepreneurship. 

The founders of PSA – Ken Adams and David Bryson met at a networking group and founded the Phoenix Speaking Academy after noticing how many people struggled
when speaking in public. They have been in the entertainment business for over 30 years and now combine their skill, knowledge and expertise into workshops and seminars tailored to helping people become more confident in their public speaking abilities and grow as individuals and professionals. Their mission is to help you overcome stage fright and provide you with the tools and techniques you need to become a dynamic speaker, empowered with confidence and skills to prepare, present and deliver powerful speeches and presentations that educate, inform, and engage audiences of all sizes.


Kristi Henry and her husband, Alan, have explored 6 continents and will be sailing to Antarctica in February 2019. With an extreme passion for travel, they left their careers to help other couples and families experience the exhilaration, personal growth and connectedness they have experienced over the past 30 years. Kristi is an exceptional travel planner who listens, researches and helps you create your masterpiece vacation at a phenomenally affordable price.



It’s often said that entrepreneurs are born and not made, and that certainly holds true for David Hash. Starting when he was a teenager, David has been a visionary, creating customized solutions for businesses to improve efficiencies and increase revenue opportunities. Across his career, he has spearheaded three business ventures covering a range of expertise areas including manufacturing, project management, product development, e-commerce, and staffing and recruiting. His longest-running success story is Continuum Consulting, whose staffing specialists adeptly match IT and finance professionals with leading companies to build win-win relationships.
Kendall Jones is the Community Outreach Manager for Local First Arizona. She is an ASU Alumna, Public Allies Alum, and bridges the two communities of education and social justice through her work everyday. Kendall sees strength in collaboration and is committed to bringing equity to every Arizonan.

Julie Fletcher is Assistant Vice President and Business Banking Specialist for Enterprise Bank and Trust in North Scottsdale. She has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in multiple industries. She has helped both domestic and international entrepreneurs with the startup and development of their businesses. Julie has provided acquisition and business development consulting for Lanick Corporation and their affiliate companies, Business Brokers International and Realty International. Prior to her time at Lanick, she co-founded and operated a successful small business development firm for 8 years. She has been recognized as a market leader in the construction licensing and surety bond industries.
Michelle Micalizzi is an expert in building, marketing, and selling award-winning programs, business products and concepts including medical practice software, health and wellness programs, fitness and beauty businesses. With strong entrepreneurial experience, she has proven to be an excellent intra-preneur whose drive for success benefits businesses from start-ups to well-established national companies. A skilled speaker and presenter, she establishes rapport easily one-on-one and with audiences. A fitness buff, she has a credible in-person presence for health, wellness and beauty products and services. Her forte is B2B sales with executive level decision-makers.














