Aubri Steele is the Founder, CEO, and “Il Capo” at Civile. As CEO and Founder, Steele wears many hats, managing day-to-day operations, brand strategy, and sales as well as overseeing product design, development, and retailing. During the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was experiencing unparalleled loss, division, and isolation, Steele was revitalized by the way that pickleball brought her community together. Recognizing an opportunity in the marketplace for similar active women who loved the sport, Steele set out to create a brand that was equally as stylish and versatile as it was inclusive, all while spreading a message of bringing civility back to the world in how we treat each other.

Carolyn Crewe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Duckish Natural Skin Care, a concentrated, natural bath, body, and baby care brand that does less with more. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Carolyn has navigated both the e-commerce and brick-and-mortar business landscape in the past few years to both grow the Duckish brand, and in response to growing burnout rates amongst women, introduce Boom Box, a premium wellness subscription box for tired-ass women. What started as a part-time business has grown into a full-time e-commerce brand with products on the shelves of over 200 stores, including Whole Foods Ontario and Sobeys stores across Atlantic Canada, in the last six years. From deciding how to sell online, building an Amazon store, or subscription box business, Carolyn has a wealth of experience to share.

Jennifer Mercado is a South Florida Luxury Realtor, Boss Talks Network’s Chief Chapter Director, a women’s mentorship community, mother of 2 toddlers, wife of one, and avid at-home performer/singer. She grew up bi-culturally, as the first generation Dominican American, to immigrant parents of an extended and blended family. She is also the owner of a media & content producing company, Insightful Media LLC, which teaches real estate agents how to leverage free social media for lead gen and organic growth.