Influential Women

Look at this beautiful award I just received from Influential Women 😍 2026 has been a year of a lot of transition and transformation for me. This is a symbol that I’m exactly where I need to be. The one thing that has never changed for me over the last 18 years of my corporate and thought leadership career is my calling to inspire and empower careered women. To get recognized amongst the other 2026 inspirational women that are out doing this also is a complete honor. ✨✨

My newly published article. 🌹Influential Women https://lnkd.in/guaqnZD8

Thank you Influential Women for supporting and encouraging women to fulfill their highest calling. 💓💗💕

I’m proud to announce that I’m being featured by Influential Women My journey has taken me through the U.S. Army, corporate leadership, technology and sales, entrepreneurship, authorship, and building businesses of my own. I haven’t followed a traditional path,and I’ve learned to embrace that. I’ve walked into rooms where I was one of few women. I’ve rebuilt after setbacks. I’ve taken risks without knowing exactly how the story would end. And through it all, I’ve learned that authentic leadership means knowing who you are, standing firmly in it, and creating space for others to succeed alongside you. Being recognized as an influential woman isn’t just about what I’ve accomplished. For me, it represents everything I’ve overcome, everything I’ve learned, and everything I’m still building. Thank you Influential Women for recognizing my story and giving me the opportunity to share it. The next chapter is just getting started.  https://lnkd.in/gTYXG-nH... #InfluentialWomen #Founder #TechSalesLeader #WomenInTech #WomenInBusiness #VeteranOwned #FemaleEntrepreneur #Author #leadership

Featured on Influential Women We talked about the things I usually leave out of the bio: no university degree, imposter syndrome that still shows up regularly, and why most people still picture a noisy little boy who can’t sit still when they hear “neurodivergent” — instead of the hyperfocus, the pattern recognition, the systems thinking that quietly builds companies. And the part I never leave out: a regulated nervous system is the most underrated professional asset there is. Not hydrated. Regulated. Coming soon: a First Steps session — how to actually begin with neuroinclusive design. Understanding neurodivergence and where it grinds. What you need internally, what you need externally. And how to regulate your nervous system becomes a bulletproof base. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/gggehkw5 Influential Women thank you for this great opportunity! And one more thing I care about: I volunteer with Kill Parkinson, a nonprofit building a gamified patient registry for Parkinson’s research. Different field, same conviction — the people living with the condition know things the system never thinks to ask. #Neurodiversity #Leadership #GentleLeading #InclusiveLeadership

Conservation is most effective when science and community work together. Danielle Green brings both to her role as a Noxious Weed Specialist, partnering with landowners, agencies, and local communities to protect biodiversity and improve long term ecosystem health. Her expertise in invasive species ecology, GIS, and drone technology reflects the innovative approaches helping shape the future of environmental stewardship. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQxhkzP5 #InfluentialWomen #Conservation #EnvironmentalLeadership #WomenInSTEM #Biodiversity

✨ Influential Women Spotlight: Brenda Patterson ✨ Brenda Patterson is an entrepreneur and brand creator based in Clayton, Georgia, where she has built a portfolio of hospitality and community-focused businesses. As the founder of The White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions, and The Watchmaker's Workspace • Clayton GA Coworking, she combines thoughtful design, hospitality, and customer experience to create spaces that encourage connection and community. Brenda's entrepreneurial journey grew from her early experience in interior design and hospitality, where she developed a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating welcoming environments. Over the past decade, she has transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, developing businesses that reflect her commitment to quality, creativity, collaboration, and local community. Her ventures span boutique lodging, food and beverage, and coworking, giving her a diverse perspective on building and growing customer-focused brands. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Brenda continues to channel her creativity into new opportunities. Her latest venture, Rails, Rooms, and Really Good Food, combines her passion for train travel, boutique accommodations, storytelling, and exceptional dining into a travel-focused brand with aspirations of becoming a broader travel media platform. She also supports RABUN PAWS 4 LIFE INC, reflecting her commitment to community and animal welfare. Brenda's entrepreneurial leadership is grounded in creativity, hospitality, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression. Full feature: https://lnkd.in/eGc7MjKP #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneur #Hospitality #Leadership

✨ Influential Women Spotlight: Amal Wasim ✨ Amal Wasim serves as Senior Compensation Analyst at The Freeman Company (TFC) Brands, where she specializes in compensation, benefits, incentives, and total rewards strategy. She partners with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize programs that support organizational performance, employee engagement, and effective talent management. Before joining The Freeman Company, Amal held compensation and HR roles at Capital One and ExponentHR gaining experience with enterprise projects, large-scale data analysis, benefits administration, HR technology, and system integrations. Her broader background in education, business development, and program management has strengthened her ability to lead initiatives, build relationships, and communicate effectively across diverse teams. Amal earned her Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Texas Woman's University and a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from UTHealth Houston. Beyond her professional work, she is committed to giving back through career development, diversity and inclusion, advocacy, and community networking initiatives. Her leadership style is analytical, collaborative, and solution-oriented, with a focus on helping organizations make informed people decisions while creating opportunities for others to thrive. Full feature: https://lnkd.in/epjpVcpn #WomenInHR #CompensationAnalyst #TotalRewards #Leadership