Speaker Reel - https://youtu.be/VUhVBvSnfcw

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/mandy-gill

Why Mandy Gill

Mandy Gill is a high-performance strategist, sustainability entrepreneur, and ultra-endurance athlete who embodies fearless leadership and bold execution. As the founder of a plant-based nutrition company and a sought-after keynote speaker, Mandy inspires women to challenge limits—mental, physical, and professional. Her journey from corporate burnout to becoming a sponsored athlete and purpose-driven entrepreneur resonates strongly with founders building value-aligned businesses. With deep experience in branding, resilience, and impact leadership, Mandy brings to Stella’s stage a refreshing, action-oriented voice that motivates audiences to embrace discomfort, scale sustainably, and define success on their own terms.

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Reset with Resilience: A Guide to Greatness When Your Goals Go Sideways

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, setbacks are inevitable. Whether it’s dealing with unexpected delays, navigating shifting priorities, or managing the complexities of team dynamics, challenges can feel like insurmountable roadblocks. But what if these obstacles weren’t the end of the road? What if they were the beginning of innovation and growth? In this empowering keynote, Mandy Gill shows you how to reframe challenges, and leverage resilience to achieve greatness when your goals go sideways.

Mandy Gill brings unique insights on resilience and sustainable growth, grounded in both her personal achievements and professional expertise. As the creator of one of the world’s most effective behavior change apps and a Harvard Leadership Program graduate, Mandy has collected one of the largest global datasets on goal-setting and resilience. Her work with organizations like the US Navy, adidas, and TD Bank demonstrates her ability to equip leaders and teams with the tools to thrive in adversity. Having climbed nearly a million feet of elevation and run 6,500 miles in three years, Mandy’s perspective on pushing limits and sustaining peak performance is unparalleled.

Attendees will leave equipped with a transformational toolkit to thrive in the face of uncertainty. You’ll learn:

• Frameworks for turning setbacks into opportunities for innovation and advancement, based on Mandy’s new book, Reset with Resilience.
• Data-backed strategies for maintaining peak performance during challenging markets and high-pressure situations.
• How to build sustainable habits that drive long-term business growth and create a foundation for enduring success.

This isn’t just a keynote—it’s a roadmap for turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s triumphs, helping you unlock your potential and achieve sustainable greatness in your career and beyond.

Highlights

• Founder & CEO of a National Nutrition Brand: Built a mission-led company from the ground up, leveraging brand storytelling, authenticity, and innovation to compete in a crowded wellness market.
• Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Mental Toughness Expert: Uses lessons from grueling expeditions—including a 145km Arctic run—to teach mental grit, goal setting, and stress optimization for leaders.
• Global Advocate for Sustainability & Women in Business: Champion for eco-conscious entrepreneurship and women’s leadership in traditionally male-dominated arenas like adventure sport and natural products.
• Resilience Speaker for Corporations & Conferences: Engages audiences across North America with powerful stories and takeaways about navigating burnout, career pivots, and values-based growth.
• Authenticity-Driven Brand Builder: Offers firsthand insights into how entrepreneurs can harness their personal stories to build community, attract aligned investors, and grow businesses with heart.

_{“Unwavering support is what employee engagement and retention requires. When it comes to educating, Mandy's got the perfect mix of knowledge, strength, and compassion. Don’t let her sweet demeanour fool you, she’s tough and will make you work!" - SENIOR JOURNALIST Bell Media}

_{"Mandy has redefined the leadership keynote speaker space. She has a heart of gold, lifts up her audience, and is making a positive impact in this world". - PRESIDENT / CEO Dominion Lending}

_{"Mandy has redefined the leadership keynote speaker space. She has a heart of gold, lifts up her audience, and is making a positive impact in this world". - Senior Global Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Adidas}‍

Speaker Teaser - https://youtu.be/vry57VY10-I

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/siri-lindley

Why Siri Lindley

Siri Lindley is a world champion triathlete turned elite coach, author, and speaker whose personal story of perseverance, reinvention, and leadership against the odds resonates deeply with ambitious women at every stage of their journey. A survivor of both life-threatening illness and self-doubt, Siri channels her experience into actionable lessons on resilience, mindset mastery, and authentic leadership. As a founder of a nonprofit and a global performance coach, Siri equips audiences with the tools to push beyond perceived limits, lead with courage, and build purpose-driven lives and companies. Her presence at Stella’s Women’s Venture Summit would ignite founders and investors alike to embrace fear as fuel and purpose as power.

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Unleash Your Champion Mindset

This powerful keynote shares the transformational story of how Siri went from a self-doubting outsider to a two-time world champion. Packed with practical tools and heartfelt stories, Siri teaches audiences how to tap into their courage, face fear with intention, and lead with authenticity. Whether navigating personal challenges or leading change, participants leave with a newfound fire to step into their greatness.

Key Takeaways:

• How to turn fear into fuel
• Tools to develop a world-class mindset
• Steps to lead with heart and resilience

Highlights

• World Champion & Olympic Coach: Former #1 triathlete in the world and coach to Olympic medalists and Ironman champions—Siri brings elite performance principles into the world of business and leadership.
• Author of Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly: A bestselling memoir that details her journey of overcoming inner battles and physical illness to become a global force.
• Nonprofit Founder & Impact Leader: Co-founder of Believe Ranch & Rescue and supporter of LGBTQ+ and animal advocacy causes, showcasing a commitment to values-based leadership.
• High-Demand Keynote Speaker: Energizes audiences at Fortune 100 companies, women’s leadership events, and mission-driven conferences with tools for mental resilience and sustainable high performance.
• Embodiment of Reinvention: From coming out as gay to beating leukemia, Siri is a powerful example of what it means to rise—and lead—through adversity with integrity, joy, and focus.

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_{“Siri’s keynote was more than inspiring—it was soul-shifting. Our team is still buzzing!” -J. Martinez, VP of People, Adobe}

_{“I’ve seen many speakers, but Siri’s vulnerability, humor, and power are in a league of their own.” -M. Keller, Event Director, LinkedIn Women in Tech Summit}

_{“Her story is extraordinary. But her message is universal: You can overcome anything. You just need belief.” -R. Collins, Executive Coach, Procter & Gamble}‍

Speaker Reel - https://vimeo.com/1087279061

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/barb-betts

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Why Barb Betts

Barb Betts is an accomplished entrepreneur, real estate powerhouse, and keynote speaker who empowers women to lead with strategy, authenticity, and relationship-based growth. As the CEO of a boutique real estate firm and founder of a national coaching company, Barb has built and scaled businesses in male-dominated industries—making her an ideal voice for Stella’s audience of founders and funders. Her message blends practical business frameworks with a deep understanding of the mindset shifts needed to lead, fundraise, and succeed as a woman in today’s competitive startup ecosystem. Barb’s sessions are not just inspirational—they’re implementable.

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The Relationship Advantage: Master the Art of Influence and Connection for Real Results in Business and Life

Ideal for All Audiences seeking to enhance trust and influence

In every room, there’s one person who stands out—not because they’re the loudest, but because they’re the most trusted. No matter what business or industry you are in, the ability to connect authentically with others is the ultimate game-changer. The Relationship Advantage reveals the secret to becoming that person—the one everyone turns to, the one who naturally builds rapport and trust with ease.

This keynote goes beyond conventional strategies. It’s about understanding the power of relatability and authenticity in building meaningful relationships that drive real results. You’ll learn how to show up in a way that makes people feel seen, heard, and valued, whether you’re managing a team, working with clients, or collaborating with colleagues.

If you’re looking to enhance your influence in business, build stronger connections with colleagues and clients, or simply become someone people trust and relate to, The Relationship Advantage will give you the tools to show up as the most authentic, relatable, and impactful person in the room.

Key Takeaways:

• Own Your Influence: Recognize that you’re always “selling” something, whether it’s your ideas, yourself, or your vision.
• Lead with Authenticity: People trust what’s real. Showing up as your true self is your greatest asset in building connection and credibility.
• Build Meaningful Trust: Go beyond surface-level interactions to create lasting trust. Discover the essential elements that make people feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.
• Leverage Relational Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence alone is not enough anymore, Relational intelligence is your human advantage. Strengthen your ability to connect with anyone, in any environment, with ease.

Invest in Relationships That Last: Every interaction is a chance to deepen a relationship. Learn how small, consistent actions create long-term growth, loyalty, and opportunity.

Highlights

• Founder & CEO of Two Successful Businesses: Runs a top-performing real estate brokerage and a national coaching company helping professionals systematize success through relationship-first strategies.
• Award-Winning Industry Leader: Recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® as a thought leader and featured speaker for industry innovation and leadership.
• Women-Centric Coaching & Mentorship: Trains and mentors hundreds of women entrepreneurs annually, helping them overcome mindset barriers and lead with confidence and clarity.
• Authenticity Advocate: Known for her ability to blend personal storytelling with tactical business insights—encouraging women to build careers and companies that reflect who they truly are.
• Proven Public Speaker: Has keynoted events across the U.S., consistently earning praise for her engaging delivery, actionable takeaways, and empowering message tailored for female leaders.

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_{“I was the Chairman for a 600 person conference on property management….we were looking for an energetic, knowledgeable and entertaining speaker on a subject that can be deathly boring: time management. Barb (who doesn’t call her Barb) knocked it out the park. For a “non-industry” speaker she resonated with my industry. She successfully mixed the personal stories with the practical applications. You feel good when a speaker you pick makes those attending feel great about being there. It is a safe bet(ts) to hire Barb Betts for your conference.” - Scott Brady, CEO of Progressive Property Management}

_{“Barb Betts completely transformed our members’ perspective on the power of authentic relationships in business. Her expertise and passion shines through in her presentation, which immediately resonated with our community. Barb didn’t just speak to us—she shifted our mindset, showing us how meaningful connections can drive long-term growth. Our members walked away inspired, equipped, and ready to implement her systems. She brought incredible value, and I can't recommend her enough as a speaker!“ - Ryan Lang, CEO of Empire Partners}‍

Speaker Reel - https://youtu.be/KFesZ7chTsk

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/shasta-nelson

Why Shasta Nelson

Shasta Nelson is a pioneering voice on connection, relational intelligence, and the science of belonging—topics essential to building high-performing, values-driven organizations and communities. As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and researcher, Shasta has spent over 15 years helping leaders and founders cultivate trust, loyalty, and engagement across their personal and professional networks. Her insights are particularly valuable for women entrepreneurs navigating the emotional toll of building a business, managing investor relationships, and leading with authenticity. With data-backed strategies and a warm, dynamic stage presence, Shasta offers Stella’s audience the tools to build deeper relationships that fuel growth and resilience.

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Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements for All Healthy Relationships

Did you know that over 60% of us feel lonely on a regular basis? With the constant connectivity of today’s world, it’s never been easier to meet people—but it’s never been harder to form meaningful relationships. The truth is, most of us aren't lonely for more interaction, but rather for more intimacy, more support, and more depth. But how do we create these relationships we all want?

Perfect for:

• Fundraising galas, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, client appreciation events, and community-focused events

Audiences will leave with

• The three requirements of all healthy relationships and how they work together to deepen our connections
• The ability to identify which of the three requirements need to be developed in your own relationships
• Tools to strengthen the 3 requirements and achieve the supportive relationships you’re craving

Highlights

• Three-Time Author & Leading Researcher on Connection: Her books—including The Business of Friendship and Frientimacy—are widely regarded as essential reading on fostering connection in professional spaces.
• Keynote Speaker for Global Brands: Trusted by Google, LinkedIn, TEDx, and numerous women’s leadership events for her transformative insights into belonging, burnout prevention, and team dynamics.
• Data-Driven, Emotionally Resonant: Combines research with storytelling to provide practical frameworks for building meaningful connections—with customers, investors, teams, and peers.
• Champion for Women’s Mental Health & Leadership Longevity: Advocates for emotional well-being as a core business advantage, especially for founders navigating the isolating journey of entrepreneurship.
• Proven Voice in Women-Centered Events: Has headlined women's summits and retreats, consistently earning praise for her relevance, relatability, and lasting impact on both personal growth and business culture.

_{“Shasta is a powerhouse speaker & educator! Shasta hosted an incredible virtual session on the business of belonging & relationships for my Marketing team at Google. She left the team with incredible insights & thinking tools that are just so valuable for a mindset change. Our event with Shasta felt like a warm but productive hug with a focus on being intentional about the experiences people are creating for each other.” -Supriya Gujral, Senior Director, Global Partner Marketing at Google}

_{“Shasta was outstanding. Of all our Leadership and Development speakers, she was one of the best we’ve had. With the stress and risk of burnout many leaders face in}

_{today’s world, her presentation provided us with knowledge and tools in a way that was engaging, informative, transformational and unforgettable.” -Rick Rawson, President, Adventist Health + Rideout Hospital}‍

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHrUrMaSNdI

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/rashmi-airan

Why Rashmi Airan

Rashmi Airan is a powerful voice on leadership, ethics, and the unseen pressures that women face in high-performance environments. As a first-generation South Asian American, lawyer, and former entrepreneur, Rashmi’s story is one of ambition, consequence, and resilience. After serving time in federal prison due to a white-collar crime tied to corporate misconduct, Rashmi emerged as a national speaker and DEI consultant dedicated to helping professionals—and especially women—navigate ethical gray zones, cultural pressure, and the pursuit of success without compromise. Her unique and deeply human perspective invites Stella’s audience to reflect on values-based leadership, integrity in fundraising, and the power of redemption and reinvention in the entrepreneurial journey.

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DHARMA LEADERSHIP - Finding Your Why?

In our tech-driven world, top talent often struggles with identity and purpose, which significantly impacts engagement and performance. Rashmi Airan, a leader with extensive expertise in finance and law, addresses this critical challenge through her innovative Dharma Leadership™ framework. This framework, developed from her personal experiences and grounded in behavioral psychology research, has garnered acclaim from major corporations and Deloitte. Rashmi's methodology focuses on overcoming technological isolation by fostering self-awareness among leaders and teams.

By emphasizing the importance of understanding "WHO we are" rather than just "WHAT we do," Rashmi promotes inclusivity and unlocks individual and collective potential. This paradigm shift not only enhances the quality of life but also drives business performance, fostering collaboration and growth in today's highly competitive landscape. Her approach is particularly valuable for leaders, executives, and teams seeking to cultivate a more authentic, purpose-driven, and impactful leadership style.

Rashmi's Dharma Leadership™ framework also addresses the challenges of employee engagement, talent retention, and adaptation to the ever-evolving technological environment. By focusing on self-worth and humanity over ego-driven achievements, her methodology helps organizations create a culture that supports ethical decision-making and global impact, ultimately leading to sustainable success.

OUTCOMES

• Develop strategies to cultivate a culture that creates a competitive advantage and boosts business performance.
• Implement awareness techniques to maximize individual and team performance.
• Foster a more authentic, purpose-driven, and impactful leadership style.
• Enhance employee engagement and talent retention in a tech-driven environment.

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Rise Through It™: Transforming the Fear of Uncertainty to Limitless Results

Every day, leaders face a barrage of challenges, problems, and threats. While the initial instinct may be to avoid them, hiding from adversity often leads to further setbacks and long-term chaos.

In reality, the most difficult moments can become our greatest teachers if we intentionally choose to learn from them, solve them, and rise through them. True growth and leadership emerge from consciously deciding to "rise through" our challenges, rather than merely trying to "rise above" them to quickly escape.

Rashmi Airan learned first-hand what it means to Rise Through It™. Her remarkable journey—from an Ivy League education to federal prison—has unlocked immutable lessons in determination, growth, and transformation. Today, Rashmi is a sought-after expert helping leaders rise through challenges rather than avoid them using her proven system: The RISE Process™.

After working with Rashmi, leaders adopt a bold and transformative approach, shifting from being victims of circumstances to viewing challenges as opportunities for profound growth. She fosters a culture of courage, acceptance, and vulnerability to harness discomfort and thrive. Her proven framework illuminates the path to becoming bold, grounded, visionary leaders prepared to overcome the inevitable fear when dealing with change. When we RISE THROUGH IT™, we embrace growth and unlock our power to shine.

OUTCOMES:

• Master a validated process to address any challenging scenario and convert it to an opportunity.
• Reframe our sense of self with the understanding that it's about who we are, not what we achieve that matters.
• Cultivate a culture of courage by creating safe spaces for open communication and risk-taking.
• Alleviate AI anxiety and create a more inclusive, adaptable, and future-ready digital workplace.

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Highlights

• TEDx & National Keynote Speaker: Featured on stages across the country, including TEDx, sharing her cautionary and empowering message about ethical leadership, vulnerability, and personal accountability.
• Former Attorney & Entrepreneur: Brings deep insight into the business, legal, and cultural dynamics that impact founders—especially women and women of color—navigating high-pressure, high-growth paths.
• Courageous Storyteller: Her lived experience challenges norms around failure, success, and redemption, opening dialogue around shame, resilience, and re-entering leadership roles after adversity.
• DEI & Ethics Consultant to Fortune 500 Companies: Trusted by global brands and institutions to help reshape culture, ethics frameworks, and inclusive leadership from the top down.
• Champion for Women Navigating Dual Expectations: Speaks directly to the complex expectations placed on women to achieve, provide, and represent—often without space for imperfection or recovery.

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^{“Rashmi’s story illustrates the power of humility and transformation. Rashmi is an energy giver - whether live or virtual. She reminds us that we are all humans and fallible. I would recommend Rashmi, she is one the best speakers I have ever worked with and I will work with her again!” - Damien Atkins, Former General Counsel, Hershey’s Inc.}

^{“The most mind capturing talk ever! 100% focused and visually present. Personable and relatable” - Roshni Kadhiwala, CEO/Owner JLM Hotel Group, Asian American Hotel Owners Association}

Program Demo Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR-Q6cPiCvI

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/dona-sarkar‍

Why Dona Sarkar

Dona Sarkar is a powerhouse at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and inclusive leadership. A longtime Microsoft executive and current leader in AI and developer advocacy, Dona brings unmatched experience in scaling innovation while championing underrepresented voices in tech and business. As a startup founder, author, and fashion entrepreneur, she empowers women to boldly experiment, fail forward, and design lives and ventures rooted in curiosity and courage. With her signature blend of tactical advice and contagious energy, Dona delivers high-value insights to both founders seeking growth and investors looking for what’s next.

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Non-Promote-Able Work: 10 Ways to STOP doing it and START being more Powerful in the Workplace

No one ever got promoted for organizing a "women’s mentoring ring".

Harsh. But true.

Every senior woman knows this. So why don’t we coach and advise the next generation to stop doing this work unless it’s part of your job?

Around 2012, I stopped doing ALL non-promote-able work and instead started doing 10 *very specific experiments* at my job.

Lo and behold, my career *absolutely transformed* over the next 2 years.  The opportunities started to show up and have not stopped to this day. I talked to a few of my other senior women friends and we agreed--these techniques WORK.  In this 45 minute keynote, I will walk you through the 10 experiments I have done to become more powerful in the workplace and how you can do it too!

Highlights

• Tech Industry Trailblazer: A senior leader at Microsoft focused on AI and Copilot extensibility, Dona previously led global developer programs including Windows Insider and Power Platform advocacy.
• Founder of Multiple Ventures: Runs Prima Dona Studios, a fashion brand rooted in cultural heritage, and has launched several startups, giving her firsthand insight into founder mindset and scaling.
• Champion for Inclusive Innovation: A prominent advocate for diversity in tech and venture, Dona regularly mentors women founders globally through programs like the Female Founders Alliance and Ada’s List.
• Author & Storytelling Expert: Published several books on entrepreneurship, tech, and leadership, and frequently teaches storytelling as a growth tool for women founders pitching and building brands.
• Dynamic Keynote Speaker: Known for high-energy talks that combine actionable frameworks, cutting-edge tech insights, and empowering narratives about resilience, reinvention, and leading unapologetically.

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^{“If you’re looking for a speaker who’s 100% authentic, not afraid to engage in uncomfortable but highly necessary #RealTalk to get your audience thinking, Dona Sarkar is your answer. A powerhouse of a speaker, Dona always comes prepared with fresh ideas and actionable plans (read: homework!) to continue investing in themselves long after the event is over. Get ready to be volunTOLD, get out of your comfort zone, and discover how you can become a better human.” - Shona Bang,  Global Head of Microsoft's Human of IT Program}

^{"When Dona Sarkar speaks, something exceptional happens. She is a passionate presenter and changemaker who is making a remarkable impression globally. Single-handed, Dona is lifting up Everyone in the room and instilling in them the belief that they can and will do more. Her brave, no-nonsense approach is infectious and making a world of difference." - Tracy O'Connell, Director of European Sharepoint Conference ESPC}

^{"As an Olympic athlete, I've listened to many motivational speakers. It's sometimes hard to find talks that really hit home specifically to me. Dona's presence in person and on stage grabbed me immediately. I knew she was someone I wanted to emulate and was further inspired after hearing her TEDxtalk about the Imposter Syndrome. She was engaging, relaxed and so genuine. Anyone who has taken a risk in life towards success can relate to her message of feeling like you don't belong or are not worthy. She uses her own successful career and personal experiences to illustrate how to combat these feelings and find power on the other side of it.}

^{Every employee, college student, entrepreneur and athlete will be faced with Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives, Dona Sarkar's message will prepare, normalize and inspire to conquer these feelings and teach them how to OWN their success!" - Katie Hoff, 3x Olympic Medalist & American Record Holder}