#YBIB24 Speakers!

The 5th Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB) Women’s Empowerment Summit is exactly 2 weeks away on Sunday, November 3rd from 10am-5pm followed by a cocktail reception! We have a POWERFUL group of speakers ready for you! Visit our ticket site for full bio information. Don’t delay getting your ticket to the most anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in Las Vegas!

See you on Saturday, November 2nd from 11am-5pm at MEET Las Vegas for our YBIB Vendor Marketplace! We welcome all to experience a variety of health and beauty, apparel, jewelry/accessories, photography, community resources/services, LIVE entertainment, DJ and fashion show!

The YBIB Marketplace is open to the public, free to attend and will be the place to be! MEET Las Vegas is located at 233 S. 4th Street. LV, NV 89101. See you soon!

Meet your Women's History Month Brunch Panelists!

Gigi Roundtree

Throughout her life, Gigi Roundtree has always felt a connection with People and Community. A Social Justice & Community Activist, Non-Profit Founder of Common Tree, 6x Author, and Business Consultant - all her work is rooted in being a voice for her Community and giving people tools to change their lives.

Gigi Roundtree has been recognized and seen in the following: Fox 5 News. Channel 13 - The Morning Blend - "Give Back" Segment. MY Vegas Magazine as Top 100 Women, Top 40 under 40 Professionals, Top 10 Boss Ladies, and Top Women Owned Businesses. Las Vegas Woman - People to Watch. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award. Real Vegas Magazine - Women Who Wow. Heart to Heart LLC - Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Marquis Who's Who - Distinguished Humanitarian Award and Forbes.

Aisja Nwogbe

Aisja Nwogbe is a Las Vegas native who currently serves the Las Vegas legal community as the Director of Operations for Nwogbe Law Group. She has been in the legal field since she was 15 years old working for the District Attorney's Office,  family law firms, construction defect, and personal injury law practices. 

Upon graduating law school,  Aisja became the director of the top mediation facility in Nevada, allowing her to become expert-certified in Advanced Dispute Resolution while working with some of our state's most accomplished District and Supreme Court Justices. 

In her personal time, Aisja enjoys  traveling, exercising, and spending time with her family and dog. In 2021, she was crowned Miss Black Nevada and went on to become the first runner up in the Miss Black USA pageant.  She frequently volunteers with various non-profits around the Nevada community and continues to lend her extensive legal experience to Nevada residents in any way that she can.

Amalie Zinsser

Formerly the director of community and belonging for UnCommons, Amalie now is a Regional Property Manager for Cushman and Wakefield. Bringing her passion for community and relationship building to this position, Zinsser is equipped with expertise in professional enrichment, which she has honed over nearly a decade of experience. 

In her previous role, Zinsser played a vital part in shaping the culture at UnCommons, a mixed-use community designed to cater to the desires of the modern workforce. She successfully bridged the gap between development and community, instilling a sense of belonging and fostering genuine human connection. Through her efforts, UnCommons offered innovative tenant and resident programs, collaborative events, and panels featuring thought leaders, creating an elevated experience that facilitated harmonious collaboration and exponential growth. 

Before joining Cushman and Wakefield, Zinsser contributed her knowledge and skills to WeWork as the people and portfolio operations director for five years. During her tenure, she provided guidance, mentorship, and leadership development to various teams while overseeing essential areas such as recruiting, hiring, training, and team member development. Additionally, Zinsser managed community partnerships and implemented standard operating procedures across her territory, which encompassed Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. 

A proud Las Vegas native, Zinsser finds joy in spending quality time with her husband, daughter and two dogs. She also maintains an active lifestyle, indulging in activities such as running, cycling, and pilates. 

Ashley Burney

Ashley Burney is a community relations professional, public speaker, host and nonprofit executive. She has  served the Las Vegas community for over 19 years. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and holds a Diversity and Inclusion certification from Cornell University. 

Ashley is the Founder and President of Heart To Heart LLC and Ashley Burney Consulting. Heart To Heart LLC is a media, events and products platform focused on empowering, motivating and uplifting women and the community. Visionary for Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB), a trademark registered event series and lifestyle brand, she takes pride in creating a safe space to enlighten and empower individuals to be bold in their truth. The annual Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB) Women’s Empowerment Summit has convened thousands of women and men in a life changing, energy shifting and inspiring atmosphere. This is Las Vegas’s most anticipated summit each year!

Heart To Heart LLC has many impactful programs to include the youth empowerment program, which has mentored over 3,700 at-risk students in the valley. Students who’ve completed the Heart To Heart youth empowerment program have shown tremendous success within their academics leading to improved social and emotional gains. 

Ashley Burney Consulting has had the pleasure of engaging with corporations and individuals across the  United States through the targeted services and initiatives. To include community and public relations services, diversity and inclusion trainings with an emphasis on improving engagement, counteracting unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion at work, and fostering an inclusive climate, effective communication and leadership strategies, designing revenue generating volunteer management program tools, one on one personal coaching incorporating goal setting, interview readiness, resume assistance, relationship building and interpersonal communication trainings.

Known for her infectious energy as a public speaker, Ashley has emceed events for United Way of Southern Nevada, Habitat for Humanity, Angels of Las Vegas, Juvenile Justice Impact, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Biletnikoff Foundation and many more. She has also partnered with the City of North Las Vegas, mentoring incarcerated women.

Ashley is known for her success working with influential and impactful organizations. Having secured millions of dollars in revenue furthering the organization’s reach and those served. She has led national organizational success committees offering strategies in developing  processes and procedures. 

Ashley has received Congressional Awards by Congresswoman Susie Lee and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto for her mentorship contributions in the community. Heart To Heart LLC received the 2022 T.U.L.I.P.S Mentoring Agency of the Year Award. A proud 2022 VEGAS INC and Las Vegas Weekly top 40 Under 40 honoree, MyVegas Magazine 2020 and 2019 Top 100 Women of the Year, Deluxe Version Magazine Top 20 in 2020 Philanthropist,  2019 Deluxe Version Magazine Women of Wonder, 2021 UNLV Alumni Spotlight and featured in Las Vegas Weekly for her appointment to the Board of Trustees for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

Anna Gomes

Anna Gomes is the part owner of Via Brasil Steakhouse in Las Vegas. Anna was born in Poland. She is married to Adam Gomes, the love of her life. She is an accomplished restaurateur, philanthropist, and loves to give back to the Las Vegas community. 

Via Brasil offers the finest Rodizio dining experience with an emphasis on traditional Brazilian cuisine. The restaurant offers 19 different meats, salad bar and side dishes. Their Rodizio Brunch is also very popular that offers 8 meats, salad bar and sides as well as fresh made waffles, pancakes, crepes and eggs any style.

Anna also loves to host weddings because it's an important event for all their guests and always stay connected with her guests as they have all become family in Las Vegas. Anna & Adam look forward to open wedding venues in Las Vegas in 2024.

Gomes is a strong believer in customer service. She loves connecting with their guests. Hosting client events is one of her specialties, from Brazilian festivals hosting up to 4000 people to carnival parties at Via Brasil Steakhouse to help engage the community and bring awareness to Brazilian culture and cuisine.

 When Anna is not busy working, she loves to spend time with her husband Adam at home with their three fur babies. She also enjoys being on their boat soaking in the sun in the summer or in Miami Florida at South Beach Home. Gomes is a big foodie and loves to travel to different destinations in and out of the country to experience different cuisines.

Gomes was featured as the 2023 Top Entrepreneurs Awards by Deluxe Version Magazine, 2023 Leadership Induction to the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame, 2023 C Suite Executive spotlight on Las Vegas Business Press and 2023 Dynamic Women by Vegas Modern Luxury Magazine.

Huge thanks to our partners, The Salt Room, Anne Fontaine, Via Brasil Steakhouse, Gigi Roundtree Consulting, Women United and Savvy Beauti for the AMAZING raffles! Proceeds from the raffles benefit the Heart To Heart Youth Empowerment Program, which serves at-risk students in the community. With each ticket purchase, attendees will be entered to win one of the fabulous raffles.

Come and BE INSPIRED!

This event is open to all. Be sure to grab your ticket today for $60, which includes brunch. Limited amount available. Wear your favorite black and white outfit, with shades of pink.

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Tickets will be sold at the door for $75. Please note only card payments will be accepted.

2023 was a phenomenal year! Get ready 2024!

WOW, 2023 was truly magical for the platform! Let’s take a trip down memory lane. BOLD Spotlight series, monthly empowerment workshops and lunches, Youth Empowerment Program action, annual YBIB Women’s Empowerment Summit and much more! We’ll continue to empower, motivate and uplift women and the community through a variety of our offerings, activations and programs in 2024!

Hit the video link to the right to watch our 2023 recap. To our partners, collaborators, sponsors and all who’ve supported… THANK YOU! You won’t want to miss what’s coming! We promise it’s going to be mind-blowing! Stay tuned for a special announcement coming this week. Lastly be sure to follow us on social media.

YBIB Weekend was EPIC!

The 4th Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB) Women’s Empowerment Summit was EPIC! We are still on a high and READY to ACT! ACT was the theme for this year’s YBIB Summit, which stands for A-Accountability, C-Commitment and T- Transparency.

Our speakers spoke from experience and connected with attendees in ways never imagined. Truly powerful! Many walked away feeling empowered to reset and build the life of their dreams, conquering fears and removing negative thinking. Connections and relationships were formed, seeds were watered and here’s to #YBIBSummit23! Huge thanks to all YBIB speakers, you all ROCKED it!

Our YBIB Vendor Marketplace featured women owned/operated businesses and community partners! Many were able to shop their favorite small business and learn more about community nonprofit resources. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and supported! We look forward to hosting more markets at UnCommons!

We’d like to Thank UnCommons (The Assembly and DraftKings) for hosting us! We’re fortunate to be exclusive collaborators with UnCommons, hosting many YBIB events and offerings at the community’s newest hub!

If you attended YBIB this year, we’d like to hear from you! Please complete this brief survey.

Huge THANKS to our event sponsors!

Many Thanks to Via Brasil Steakhouse, Anne Fontaine LV team and Rahmaan Phillip for an evening we’ll never forget!

Thanks Tim with Que Images for capturing the YBIB weekend!

Be sure to check back often for #YBIBSummit23 photos, videos and upcoming events!

YBIB Vendor Marketplace- Saturday, October 14th from 12-5pm

Meet our YBIB Marketplace Vendors!!

Kicking off the YBIB weekend, we’re beyond excited to see everyone at the YBIB Vendor Marketplace on Saturday, October 14th from 12-5pm at UnCommons!

This is a family friendly community marketplace with a variety of vendors to shop and support! Learn more about local nonprofit resources, shop your favorite jewelry, apparel, art, spa, candle and home-goods vendors, face painting, live music and much more!

Stop by and visit each vendor for a chance to win amazing raffles and receive a 10% off coupon at Amari Italian Restaurant!

YBIB Speaker Announcements + Sponsor Appreciation

Caleb Dawkins

Meet Caleb! Caleb Dawkins is a dedicated Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Las Vegas, specializing in providing financial guidance to entertainers, athletes, tech entrepreneurs, and financial principals. With expertise across investments, banking, strategic borrowing, and estate planning, Caleb helps clients grow and preserve their wealth for future generations. He is particularly experienced in supporting executives with equity compensation and concentrated stock positions. Driven by a strong work ethic, Caleb instills financial literacy to empower others to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Originally from Compton, California, Caleb was raised in Flint, Michigan, and Las Vegas. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern California's Leventhal School of Accounting, with a minor in Music Recording from the Thornton School of Music. Caleb interned at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing and is a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Caleb's exceptional achievements have earned him recognition, including being named one of the Vegas 40 Under 40 in 2022, an honor bestowed upon 40 outstanding leaders in Las Vegas for their skills, business acumen, and community involvement. He is also a member of J.P.

Morgan Private Bank's elite "Morgan Circle," reserved for the top 5% of successful bankers nationwide. Notably, Caleb achieved this distinction at a young age, making history as one of the youngest bankers to enter the "Morgan Circle". As an alumnus of Leadership Las Vegas, Caleb collaborates with influential leaders from diverse industries to improve the city. He has also participated in the Associate Training Program, a prestigious initiative that selects the top 30 associates from J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Asset Management professionals worldwide.

Outside of work, Caleb enjoys boxing, hiking, and aerial trapezing. He channels his creativity by writing and producing music with industry friends. Committed to giving back, Caleb volunteers with his fraternity's alumni chapter, offering mentorship to underserved neighborhoods.

Caleb Dawkins continues to make a significant impact as a leader within J.P. Morgan Private Bank and the Las Vegas community, driven by his exceptional achievements, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.

Natetisha McIntosh

Meet Natetisha! Natetisha McIntosh the Founder and Ceo of LashUp BrowDown and LashUp BrowDown Academy (LBA) located in Denton, TX. We specialize in building confidence, providing an inviting space for women to be who they are.  Known for eyelash extensions, brows, and permanent makeup. We love all things beauty (inside and out). Our mission is to empower, uplift and educate.

LBA has dedicated the last 12 years to refining our skills, products, and education. Through our lash program we have certified and licensed over 200 students. Being recognized as the Best of Denton lash, brow, and specialty services has allowed us to not only set the bar for LBA, but our students as well. Inspiring our entrepreneurs to be the number one artist in the industry. We believe that as we rise together, we are better together!

Sean Burney

Meet Sean! Sean Burney is a believer in community collaboration and a passionate strategic marketer who focuses on technology, business development and creative brand building. He is Founder and Principal of SB|MKTG a consulting agency and ideation hub, and servers as Managing Partner of Heart To Heart LLC, a women’s empowerment and community engagement platform founded by his wife Ashley. Sean also proudly holds a 15+ year career of experience as a marketing executive in the casino entertainment and hospitality industry. Working in the unique and diverse verticals of CRM innovation, casino marketing strategy, product ownership, sales acceleration, database marketing, and marketing technology strategy. Sean has been at the forefront of enterprise digital transformation throughout his career and has gained a wide breadth of knowledge and experience as an internal consultant working with key business stakeholders and technical teams building innovative marketing capabilities and business process solutions most prominently for Caesars Entertainment.

A devoted father and loving husband, Sean was born in Nuremburg Germany, raised in Colorado Springs, CO and a graduate of East Anchorage High School in AK. He moved to Las Vegas on his own at 18 years old fresh out of high School with a relentless drive to follow his goals of studying business and pursuing entrepreneurship. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with minor studies in Advertising from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Lee Business school and is also a trained and certified Agilest, Product Owner, and CRM administrator/consultant. 

Sean believes in never letting perfection get in the way of progress, continuous improvement and delivering “speed to market” for clients and customers. As a self-confessed creative who leans on his studies in advertising and childhood passion of visual artist, Sean also lends himself to brand development, branding strategy and creative design. What re-fuels him to be a better man and human each day is volunteering for community organizations and mentoring youth and young men, particularly through the Heart To Heart Youth Empowerment Program.

In his spare time Sean can be found at the gym working out, enjoying time at his kids many activities, and traveling with his family. He also loves trying new restaurants, attending live sporting events, and enjoying concerts all with his wife who is his best friend.

Have you purchased your YBIB ticket? This is one you won’t want to miss! The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, October 13th! Tickets will not be sold at the door. See you there!