April 2024 Finals

Ten leaders. One stage. The brands they built.

The April 2024 Brand Builder Competition brought together ten finalists who stepped into their thought leadership and pitched live in front of our judges. Watch the replay and meet everyone who made it to the finals.

Top 3 Winners

2024 Leaders to Watch

These three finalists rallied their communities, stepped into their thought leadership, and pitched live in front of our judges. All three earned the title of 2024 Leader to Watch.

Gold

Calissa Ngozi

Youth Mental Health Advocate

“Empowering marginalized youth to reframe their narrative, accept their story, and understand they have the power to write their own ending.”

Silver

Carlyn Morris

Outdoor Adventurer & Solution Scout · Back to Wild Adventures

“Reigniting your team's creativity, fostering innovative solutions through immersive outdoor experiences.”

Bronze

Lucia Gouveia

Founder, Coaching Collective · Business Strategist & Accountability Coach

“Empowering coaches to soar to new heights by guiding them to turn their hobby into a thriving business.”

The Top 10

Teresa Ryce

Wellness Architect for Women 50+

Ebi Oginni

Music Business Coach

Lauren Helmkay

Joyful Wellness Cheerleader

Val Vee

Entrepreneur Empowerment Coach · Motivational Speaker

Karen Porter

Health & Happiness Fire Starter

Steve Furtado

Chief Dot Connector

Sara "Boz" Boswick

Confidence Coach & Empowerment Influencer

Think you could build a brand like this?

The Brand Builder Competition runs every spring and fall. Entry is free, and the stage is open to entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and professionals ready to prove they're leaders worth following.

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The Panel

Meet the Judges

A panel of industry leaders scored each finalist on positioning, presentation, and credibility.

Rob Gilbert

Founder · Growth Habit

Cher Jones

Personal Branding Coach for Leaders & Teams

Andrea Reindl

Brand Strategist · Founder, Legacy Creative

Adam Rodricks

National Director, Social Growth & Experience · KPMG Canada

What They Won

The Prize Package

Three tiers. Real value. Here's what goes to the Top 3 every competition.

$10,000+

Total Prize Package Value

Gold

Gold Prize Package

2024 Leader to Watch title
Signature Legacy Video by Speaker Slam®
Visual Brand Blueprint & Legacy Creative session with Andrea Reindl
Corporate Connect 90-minute repositioning review with Cher Jones
60-minute deep-dive mentorship with Rob Gilbert
60-minute virtual coaching session with Adam Rodricks

Silver

Silver Prize Package

2024 Leader to Watch title
Get Clear Power Session 3-pack with Andrea Reindl
30-minute one-to-one mentorship with Rob Gilbert
Corporate Connect repositioning workshop & action plan with Cher Jones
30-minute virtual coaching session with Adam Rodricks

Bronze

Bronze Prize Package

2024 Leader to Watch title
Three-month membership in Growth Habit Crew with Rob Gilbert
Get Clear session with Andrea Reindl
Corporate Connect repositioning workshop & action plan with Cher Jones

Not ready to compete?

Come to a free Momentum class.

Work on your positioning, your graphic, and your message with Rina before you step onto the stage. Classes run twice a month on Saturdays at 10 AM EST. No cost, no catch.

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The Full Field

Every leader who stepped forward.

Twenty-six leaders entered the April 2024 Brand Builder Competition. Here they are, together. Each one built their positioning and declared who they are to the world.