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Elizabeth Solaru
Elizabeth Solaru is a multi-award-winning luxury business consultant, author, and renowned cake artist. As CEO and Founder of the Diversity in Luxury Awards, she champions inclusivity in the luxury sector. Originally a microbiologist and headhunter, Elizabeth transitioned into luxury after achieving international acclaim as a cake artist for UHMWIs and royalty.
Her book, The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand, is hailed as "the blueprint for a luxury business." Named one of the world's Masterful 100, she has appeared on BBC, Channel 4, and Sky TV and spoken at JP Morgan and The Inner Circle Experience.
Elizabeth is passionate about mentoring the next generation of luxury professionals, believing that creativity, diversity, and authenticity are the future of luxury.
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Megan Kranzler
Megan is the founder of Olive Ridley Studios, specializing in visual and physical branding for small businesses. A Savannah College of Art and Design graduate, she worked with international brands before launching her studio in 2020.
Megan also organizes cSpot, a networking group for Savannah’s creative community, and hosts Make Waves & Network, a virtual event for product and retail businesses. Through Olive Ridley Studios, she aims to empower small brands and help them succeed in a competitive marketplace.
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Ashlee Cervantes
Ashlee Cervantes Thomas is a veteran security executive with over 15 years of experience in Security Solutions and Risk Management. She holds an MBA from UC Davis and currently serves as CEO of Guardian Protection Force Inc. and Founder of Guardian Secure Solutions LLC. Based in Northern California, Ashlee has led numerous security professionals in Armed Security and Executive Protection, focusing on delivering top-notch security services through strong core values.