Glenda would never say it comes easy to her but she’s found a way to lead others selflessly and fearlessly despite anything stacked against her. And through believing the best about others, she’s encouraging those around her to do the same.

Erin says she’s okay entering into hard things if she believes it’s for the good of others. And that’s what truly separates her from others and puts her on a path to serve those around her.

Using her own skills and talents to give others a useful skill is what Jacqueline is all about. And she’s done that not jus t through her business, but through a corresponding non-profit, too.

She defines her typical day as “a beautiful mess,” but Danielle is embracing all the lessons in the messiness. She wears a lot of hats, but in all her roles she believes she’s set apart by working hard and staying humble.

Daisy says she’s where she is now thanks to the people she’s met in each phase of life, who met her where she was with kindness, humility and empowerment. Now, she’s doing the same as she works to bring a diverse perspective to city planning in OKC.

Living intentionally and celebrating other people are high on Dana’s values list, so she strives for that in her own life and helps others do the same through her thoughtfully-curated shop in Oklahoma City.

When Emily couldn’t find the school experience she desired for her own kids, she took a bold, brave step and started one herself. Now, she provides the best learning environment she can for more than 100 local students.

Connector, mom, volunteer, Sunday school teacher and school board member are just a few of the titles Cynthia carries. Her nominator says what makes her truly exceptional is the way she walks in sacrificial servanthood through all of them.

A nurturer by nature, Elizabeth has changed the arts landscape in Oklahoma City with her presence and her passion for seeing others flourish.

She works a strenuous job and then shows up big time for her four kids, but Cierra wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s committed to helping others the way they’ve helped her.

Cynthia believes in the life-changing power of realizing the power of God’s magnificent love for you personally. She believes in it so much she’s dedicated more than 40 years of her life to teaching that principle to other women.

Because of her ability to see the big picture and equip others to handle the details, Elizabeth is coordinating land, incentives and economic tools to develop a bright future in the development for Oklahoma City.

Regardless of profession or life ambition, Cyndi believes everyone should aim to love themselves, show compassion toward others and always be a loyal and true friend. She’s leading by example.

An urbanist who commits her time and energy to building a city centered around people, we will likely see the effects of Cassi’s commitment to community for years to come in Oklahoma City.

Carrie describes some of her past traumas as “gut-wrenching,” but instead of being discouraged, she’s used those experiences to serve as a leader throughout the city, even co-owning a studio focused on mental and physical health for women.

Art is one of Brooke’s life joys, and she’s bringing that joy to others through creating more public art on businesses, parks and homes throughout Oklahoma City.

Somewhere along the journey of owning her own business and raising six children Ashley realized that the balance women often seek is not nearly as important as just finding a rhythm that works for your individual family. Now she’s committed to helping other women find theirs.

Bridget has been through some dark moments, but she remains an optimist through it all. She’s dedicated to being an advocate not just for herself and her own family, but all parents of children with special needs.

With a resume full of collegiate and professional accomplishments, it’s actually Ashley’s listening skills and genuine interest in others that make her truly exceptional.

All Brandi ever wanted to be when she grew up was a wife, mom and teacher, and she’s become all three. She doesn’t consider her role as kindergarten teacher a job, she says she considers it a joy.