Yamilet Strauss is the President & CEO of Merchant Processing Solutions Inc, a Florida-based financial services company helping businesses simplify payments through transparency, education, and relationship-driven solutions.

Natasha Perez is the Founder of Sunrise Legal P.A., a boutique law firm dedicated to estate planning, probate, and guardianship services—helping families navigate life’s most critical legal transitions with clarity and care.

Chitra Mete is the Managing Partner of ARICA Tech Security LLP, a Pune-based cybersecurity and digital forensics firm protecting organizations against evolving cyber threats while bridging technology, law, and resilience.

Erika Kulovitz is the Founder & CEO of Akire Events Agency, a Chicago-based experiential event agency. With over 20 years of industry experience, she has built a company that goes beyond event execution—designing moments that create connection, emotion, and lasting impact.

Pallavi Rakhecha is the Founder of Visual Dough, a Mumbai-based martech company redefining how brands engage with audiences through immersive technology. By blending AI, XR, storytelling, and behavioral design, she is building scalable brand ecosystems where technology feels intuitive, not overwhelming.

Sheifali Aggarwal is the Founder of AGA:SHE - A Design Storistry, a Gurugram-based architecture and interior design studio focused on creating homes that are not just built—but deeply experienced.

Shivani Modi is the Founder of AuraviaLiving, an Ahmedabad-based architecture and interior design brand focused on creating sustainable, functional, and emotionally meaningful spaces. Built on a legacy of trust and modern innovation, her work blends design excellence with responsible living.

Shristi Jaiswal is the Founder of S.J Law Office, a Bengaluru-based litigation and advisory firm specializing in civil, commercial, and corporate legal matters. Built on efficiency, ethics, and strategic thinking, her firm is redefining how modern legal services are delivered.

Chaitra Narayan is the Founder of LV Consulting Services, a Bengaluru-based consulting firm specializing in market research and strategy across chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and allied industries. With over two decades of experience, she is helping businesses navigate complex global markets with clarity, precision, and data-driven insight.

Deepthi Ramachandran is the driving force behind Sahyadri Bio Labs Pvt Ltd and its science- infused skincare brand The D Wave. Based in Mumbai, she is building a new category of skincare—one that focuses not on perfection, but on long-term skin health powered by biotechnology and plant stem cell innovation.

Rachel Thomas is the Founder & Principal of Grace Insurance, based in Perth, Western Australia. After a 25-year career in the insurance industry, she built a people-first broking business rooted in clarity, compassion, and strong client advocacy—challenging traditional norms in a male-dominated sector.

Shweta Deshmukh is the Founder of Dezinebox and Principal Architect at Shweta Deshmukh & Associates, a Navi Mumbai-based practice redefining architecture through technology and sustainability. With over two decades of experience, she is transforming how spaces are imagined, experienced, and executed—long before they are built.

Brenda Rizzo is the Founder of Rizzo Legal Services and Immigration, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. As a licensed paralegal and immigration consultant, she is building a practice rooted in integrity, accessibility, and community empowerment—particularly serving the Hispanic population with bilingual legal support.

Jodi Bunting is the Founder of Gold Star Recruitment Services, a Melbourne-based recruitment firm helping SMEs build high-performing teams by aligning not just skills—but culture and values. Since 2023, she has been redefining hiring by focusing on long-term fit rather than short-term placements.

Ariel Cates is the Founder of Be Bliss Massage and Healing, based in Colorado Springs, USA. With a decade of healthcare experience and a deeply personal journey of resilience, she is building a wellness practice that goes beyond physical relief—helping people reconnect with their bodies, calm their nervous systems, and rediscover a sense of wholeness.

Divya Palat is the Founder of Balancing Act, a Mumbai-based agency operating at the intersection of celebrity, content, and commerce. With roots in theatre and a sharp strategic lens, she has spent over two decades helping brands move beyond advertising—into culture.

Suhasini Suresh is the Founder of Zorbit Magically Unmess LLP, a Bengaluru-based hygiene startup transforming how India cleans. Built on the idea of simplicity, safety, and sustainability, her brand offers plant-based, biodegradable, and waterless cleaning solutions designed for real, everyday messes.

Ma Katrina Golden is the Founder & Managing Director of A Plus Virtual Pro, a U.S.-based digital services company delivering recruitment, digital marketing, and business operations support globally. But beyond business, she has built a powerful ecosystem where growth directly fuels social impact—creating employment, dignity, and long-term empowerment for vulnerable communities.

Komal Auti is the Founder of DK Mission Force Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based organization focused on financial awareness, wealth coaching, and mindset transformation. Through her unique blend of behavioral science and financial strategy, she has empowered thousands to move from confusion and anxiety to clarity, confidence, and structured wealth creation.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is Sonia Rosatelli, Co-Founder of Body in Balance Physiotherapy, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Integrated Physiotherapy & Holistic Rehabilitation. Based in Bradford, Canada, Sonia has transformed rehabilitation by pioneering a holistic, integrated model that treats the complete human—not just the injury.