A defining moment for Linette was her cancer diagnosis. Devastating at first, she got through it with determination, working full time through 16 rounds of chemotherapy and 40 rounds of radiation, always staying active and showing up for those who depend on her.

Lindsey isn’t afraid to take risks and bet on herself. Her gumption has opened many doors for herself and she’s holding them open now for countless other women.

She’s obsessed with strengthening community. As a result, many have Lindsay to thank for relationships and connections that have changed lives and transformed parts of Oklahoma City.

A self-taught gardener, Linda has built a business around sharing her knowledge of the garden. But dig deep and you see it’s less about gardening and more about building a community, curing loneliness and helping others learn a skill that enriches their lives.

Having built a multi-million dollar business without a college degree, Lauren doesn't just believe in the Golden Rule, she lives it out in pursuing equal opportunity hiring practices, not looking at credentials but each person’s individual potential and skills.

Working from the ground up, Kristin is helping to build the communities and infrastructure to support the next generation of entrepreneurs in Oklahoma City.

She feels God called her to public service, so Kitti feels honored to be a helper wherever she goes. Through community service, she says she found her true calling.

Kelsie says her biggest obstacle in life so far has been going through a divorce while pregnant and owning a business, all during a pandemic. But it’s changed her for the better and shown her just how resilient she can be.

It’s rare to find someone who is both firmly rooted in her own values but open to consider the perspectives of others, but that’s Kelly. The way she relentlessly invests in those around her will have ripple effects for generations.

Katie’s mantra is “be the uncomplicated support” and she fully embodies that at work and at home. She’s worked hard to have the mental, emotional and physical fortitude to support those around her who need it.

Kati has unlocked the secret to leading and impacting others: it’s simply to listen intentionally. She’s used that skill to influence and inspire many local leaders.

As she’s climbed the corporate ladder, Kati has learned the value of prioritizing her role as a parent. Now she uses her personal experience to shape the culture of her entire team, which has a ripple effect throughout her community.

A self-described over-achiever, Katherine has built a career out of helping the next generation succeed. But perhaps one of the biggest lessons she’s teaching them is what she’s learned herself: you can’t pour into others without rooting yourself in your own identity, goals and values.

When Kandyce hit a season of suffering in 2016, she made an intentional decision: no matter what was next, she would use all her hurt and failure and hard experiences to make herself better and help those around her.

A self-described lifelong learner, Julie highly values playfulness and connection and brings that into every area of her life, whether it’s her role as grandmother, coach or therapist.

What you see with Judy is what you get, and she’s proud to be known as a team player, a positive influence and someone who takes accountability for any mistakes she makes.

Julie grew up thinking as long as she didn’t try too hard, she might be able to avoid failing. But thankfully she bet on herself even when she felt afraid and went on not just to achieve personal success but to give back to the community in huge ways.

After years as an addict, Jodi said God “blew up her world” and put her on a path to help others. Now, she commits her time and energy to the homeless community as a way of giving back.

Rapidly going from a nanny with no clue about film production to a field producer climbing the ranks, Jessica credits her success to the constant work she’s put in to overcome her lack of self-confidence.

Nothing defines Jenna as well as her desk placard, which reads “My modus operandi is: Dial up the awesome and break the knob off." Thankfully, she’s committing all that awesome to amazing local causes.