Gillian Smith

2 weeks ago | heragenda.com | Gillian Smith

By Gillian SmithApril 4 2025, Published 8:00 a.m. ETAmina AlTai has made a career out of asking better questions — about identity, ambition, burnout, and the narratives that shape how we show up in our work. As a holistic business coach to Olympians, Fortune 100 leaders, and founders alike, Amina’s approach is not about hustle culture. It’s about healing. “Ambition is a beautiful thing,” she said. “It’s not just for some of us.

1 month ago | heragenda.com | Gillian Smith

By Gillian SmithMarch 25 2025, Published 2:00 p.m. ETMohegan Sun, one of the largest entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States, has named Kimberly Simone as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Kimberly joined the organization in 2023 as Director of Sales and brings nearly 20 years of experience in sales and marketing to the role.

1 month ago | newsroom.gy | Gillian Smith |FAO Representative

By Gillian Smith, FAO Representative in GuyanaIn the heart of Guyana’s Rupununi region lies a unique story of balance—       between nature and human communities,      tradition and progress, and       conservation and sustainable livelihoods. This vast and pristine landscape, often referred to as the “Land of Giants” for its healthy populations of large-bodied neotropical species, holds the key to a future where wildlife thrives alongside empowered communities.

1 month ago | heragenda.com | Gillian Smith

By Gillian SmithMarch 5 2025, Published 10:30 a.m. ET​In a significant move for the beauty industry, Carol’s Daughter, the pioneering textured haircare brand founded by Lisa Price in 1993, has returned to independent ownership after over a decade under L’Oréal USA.

1 month ago | heragenda.com | Gillian Smith

By Gillian SmithFeb. 25 2025, Published 3:00 p.m. ETBlack Ambition, the nonprofit founded by Pharrell Williams, has opened applications for its 2025 Black Ambition Prize Competition. The initiative provides early-stage entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds with funding, mentorship, and business development support to help scale their ventures. This year, the program will award more than $1 million to up to 25 founders.