We are beyond thrilled to announce our 2025 LeadHer Summit headliner: Candace Nelson!

Candace is the visionary founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, co-founder of Pizzana, a New York Times bestselling author, and a familiar face from Shark Tank, Cupcake Wars, and Sugar Rush. She’s not just a household name- she’s a powerhouse brand builder who has turned bold ideas into cultural icons.

At LeadHer Summit, Candace will pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a lasting brand, share the lessons behind her multimillion-dollar ventures, and inspire every woman in the room to scale her vision with courage and creativity.

Veena Jetti is the founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. Veena brings a dynamic perspective to targeting, acquiring, managing, and operating assets using best practices combined with cutting edge technologies. Veena also leads a Facebook Community called Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti.

Veena is also a passionate philanthropist. In 2017, she was one of only three women to receive the Politico Woman of the Year award for the significant amount of time and focus she spent on aiding in a grassroots Hurricane Harvey disaster.

Nicole Martin, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, award-winning teacher, and lecturer based in Miami. She is also known for her role as a cast member of Real Housewives of Miami. She is an Attending Physician at the Lennar Foundation Medical Center and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists. She has co-written several book chapters and numerous scientific articles.

Introducing Jen Gottlieb, powerhouse entrepreneur, international speaker, host of The Jen Gottlieb Show, Bestselling author of BE SEEN and co-founder of Super Connector Media - an award-winning training, events, and online education company. 

Jen has been making waves in the entrepreneurial world by teaching business owners how to build profitable brands and become "The Recognized Expert" in their field.

Jen's company, Super Connector Media, was recently listed on the INC 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, and Jen herself was named one of the "Top 50 Speakers in The World" by Real Leaders Magazine.

Dr. Tiffany Moon is a board-certified anesthesiologist, CEO of Aromasthesia Candle Co, and author of Joy Prescriptions. A proud mother of twins and dynamic television and social media personality, she is known for inspiring women to lead with confidence and purpose. She is a proud graduate of Cornell University and UT Southwestern, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. She completed her anesthesia residency at UCSF. She has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors, authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, been recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and serves as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Kathleen founded a virtual law firm, Martinez Immigration, for the purposes of helping clients and uniting families all over the country with a cost-effective approach. She enjoys using her social media platforms to empower women, immigrants and underrepresented communities. Her content is dedicated towards educating immigrants on their green card options.

Dr. Devon Gimbel, a travel enthusiast, fanatic, and double-certified physician who is now a full-time passionate entrepreneur. Devon helps women physicians and other high-income professionals and business owners leverage their expenses to earn credit card points that facilitate their luxury travels. Her credit card points have gotten her over $100,000 in high-value travel experience in the last few years.