ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS Winners with up to $1 Million in Annual Revenues Nikki Lanier Harper Slade Louisville, KY Nikki Lanier is the CEO of Harper Slade, a WBENC-certified advisory firm focused on helping organizations build multicultural, inclusive workplaces. Nikki has over 25 years of experience in banking, labor, and employment law, human resources, and state government. She founded Radical Action Advancing Racial Equity, a program for “inclined” white women, and she mentors young Black women professionals. Nikki was named one of 100 Women to KNOW in America in 2024 and serves on several non-profit boards. As a member of the International Women’s Forum and NAWBO, she is passionate about empowering women and advocating for sustainable, inclusive growth in businesses and communities. Stephanie Scheller Grow Disrupt San Antonio, TX Stephanie Scheller is the founder of Grow Disrupt, a certified women-owned company creating neuroscience-based retreats and conferences to empower ADHD entrepreneurs. As a three-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and advocate for neurodiversity, she’s dedicated to creating transformative, actionable events that cater to the needs of neurodivergent individuals. She’s also working on developing mentorship programs for young women entrepreneurs. As a member of the National Association of Professional Women, Stephanie promotes women in business, helping them unlock their full potential while fostering inclusive, creative work environments that thrive on diversity and empower both personal and professional growth. Lynn Whitesell Harris Whitesell Consulting, LLC Wilmington, NC Lynn Whitesell is the co-founder and managing partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting, LLC, a certified women-owned business specializing in human capital talent management. She champions women's leadership development at all career stages and mentors young women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Wilmington Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum. Lynn is a coach for The Honor Foundation serving transitioning special operations forces and is an executive mentor with the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is an Enterprising Women Advisory Board member and a 2024 Women to KNOW in North Carolina award winner. A sought-after speaker, Lynn's work strengthens women's leadership capabilities in her community and across the globe. enterprising Women 73
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