Kate Doerge is a non-profit founder, philanthropist, speaker and brand strategist. Kate is the Co-Founder and CEO of Penny's Flight Foundation, raising awareness and funding for Neurofibromatosis (NF). The Foundation was launched in honor of her daughter Penny. To-date, Penny’s Flight has reached over 20 million people, launched and funded scientific research projects, and raised over $5 million dollars (and counting). There are almost 100 Penny’s Flight chapters at high schools and colleges across the country dedicated to inspiring young people to live in positivity, fundraise and spotlight NF, and shine their light by helping others.
Sara Bliss is a creative brand consultant and best-selling author who specializes in collaborating with high level founders and brands on books, content marketing, and founder positioning. Sara is the founder of Scribes & Stories, a full-service story agency that helps brands and authors produce books and content. Sara has written 14 books across genres—memoir, business, wellness, beauty, design, and travel. Her books include Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life and Hotel Chic at Home. She is the co-author of Aspen Style with Aerin Lauder, and three best-selling books with beauty guru Bobbi Brown. Her articles have run in the Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, and Travel & Leisure.