Speakers

The Mom Juice team

  • I'm Kristin Taylor, Founder behind KT Winery, on a mission to give the wine scene a fresh twist. As a black woman born in a historically socio-economically challenged area of south-east Virginia; my parents instilled in me the passion for making a difference and creating my path in the world. These days you’ll find me pretending not to like mountains (so I don’t have to hike them) in Denver, CO.

    Back in 2020, I teamed up with Macie Mincey to cook up something special – our flagship star, Mom Juice. As the big cheese at KT Winery, I wear many hats – juggling operations, hustling with sales, cooking up marketing magic, throwing killer tastings, and handpicking new wine varieties that deserve the spotlight on shelves nationwide.

    My marketing and branding chops got a boost from my days at DISH Network, SLINGTV, and managing marketing campaigns for big names like eBay. I've also had a blast crafting brands from scratch, like The Guilty Grape, a women-owned BIPOC wine brand. Pre-Marketing life, I dabbled in event planning, teaming up with the likes of Tito's, Diageo, RNDC, and Constellation to put on events and engage customers with local marketing in Charlotte, NC.

    I'm all about how wine and food bring people together, regardless of their life experiences. There's something magical about bonding over stories, wine, and a good laugh.

    Superpowers: branding, everything-is-figureoutable attitude, operations, and vendor relations

  • Macie Mincey is a passionate Investor and Entrepreneur based in Charlotte, NC. Her financial career started 10 years ago with Wells Fargo. Macie relocated to the Queen City from Nashville, TN where she then spent three years partnering directly with over 40 Retail Banking Centers and 250 Business Bankers to help drive financial success to companies generating $250K to $10M in revenue.

    In 2017, Macie expanded her consulting experience to technology companies and began thinking beyond her financial career. Since her technology exit, Macie has been using her experience to coach founders in the development of proprietary business practices that drive the raising of capital as well as the overhaul of business models in preparation to scale, resulting in $6.7 million in total fundraising for startups and real-estate development within the Charlotte Market.

    Macie’s mission is to invest in people of color and women driven companies. In which, she has already invested over $1 million dollars. You can learn more about Macie’s current portfolio by visiting, www.maciemincey.com.

    In Addition, Macie is a Golden Seeds Member within the New York City Chapter. A discerning group of investors, seeking and funding high-potential, women-led business to create a lasting impact.

    Lastly, Macie is the CSO of KT Winery. KT Winery is on a mission to create a new, more inclusive, wine culture. 

  • Kate’s business expertise has been cultivated over 20 years of in-the-trenches experience. A former magazine editor and journalist, she left the industry in 2008 to launch a boutique media consulting agency. In 2014, she founded TARRA, a hospitality-driven work club focusing on innovative, forward-thinking brands and entrepreneurs.

    Bailey graduated from Colorado College with a BA in History, earned a Masters of Liberal Arts with a focus on History from Boston University, and an Executive MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management.

    Recognized as a 2024 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and acknowledged among Denver's top 100 creatives by Westword magazine, she is a seasoned speaker and panelist on a variety of topics, from leadership and startup culture to hospitality.

Speakers

  • Alexandra Rae brings over half a decade of experience to the Denver real estate market, serving the vibrant communities of Wash Park, the West Highlands, Arvada, Highlands Ranch and beyond. As a dedicated broker and passionate advocate for the Colorado lifestyle, Alexandra lives and breathes all things Denver, exemplifying why this state is the perfect place to call home.

    With a background in Marketing and Account Management for an international corporation, Alexandra honed her skills in client relations, attention to detail and goal-oriented service. This unique experience translates seamlessly into her real estate career, where she provides a strategic and knowledgeable approach to navigating Denver’s competitive market. Her goal is not just to help clients buy or sell properties but to educate and support them throughout the process, ensuring long-term financial benefits and an innovative, luxury experience. Alexandra is particularly passionate about helping women secure their foothold in real estate. She proudly serves a large base of female clients, assisting them in buying their own valuable pieces of the real estate pie and fostering financial independence.

    With an approach that’s rooted in optimism and education, she is committed to making real estate transactions fun and easy from the client’s perspective while running a tight ship behind the scenes. She’s also known for her friendly demeanor, hardworking dedication and impeccable taste.

  • Dr. Amy Beckley, a PhD scientist, faced fertility and recurrent miscarriage struggles due to hormone imbalance (low progesterone) and founded Proov to fill the gap she discovered in both knowledge and reliable options.

    When perimenopause hit, Amy discovered the same fertility hormone imbalance she experienced was the cause of her debilitating peri symptoms. So, she expanded Proov to help women like her confidently manage menopause and get back to feeling more like themselves.

  • LaToya Evans is strategic communications executive who has served as a senior crisis communications strategist and spokesperson for some of the world’s most notable brands including Walmart, Bank of America, IBM, Philips, and Compass Group. In 2017, she founded The LEPR (pronounced LEAP-er) Agency – an international, Edelman-affiliated strategic public relations, crisis communications and advertising firm based in Charlotte, NC.

    Covering a broad spectrum of industries, LaToya has also worked with greats ranging from Detroit rapper Big Sean to the inventor of the IBM personal computer while her firm leads media and marketing initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, politicians, small businesses, nonprofits and celebrities.

    Notable clients of the LEPR Agency include the family of George Floyd and Attorney Ben Crump; Pastor John Gray; the late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst; presidential candidates Joe Biden, Andrew Yang and Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and corporations including Twitter, Coca Cola, Fifth Third Bank, Beam Suntory and James B. Beam Distilling Co., and Dentsply Sirona.

    Known across the globe as an expert and counselor in communications, in 2021, Evans was inducted in the PRWeek Women’s Hall of Fame for her achievements in the field alongside Judy Smith, the inspiration for ABC’s Scandal. In 02, Black Enterprise also announced the LEPR Agency became a seven-figure business and was considered one of the largest, independent Black-owned public relations agencies in the U.S. and the largest owned by a Black woman.  

  • Once told by a high school guidance counselor that her low grades meant she wouldn’t make it, Felecia Hatcher defied the odds to become a transformative powerhouse in entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal empowerment.

    As the CEO of Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Opportunity Inc., she has invested in over 131 entrepreneurs who collectively raised more than $100 million, reshaping the way diverse innovators access capital, mentorship, and resources. Felecia is no stranger to pulling off the impossible and helping others live bold, uninterrupted lives. With a corporate marketing career that included roles at the Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx, Nintendo, Sony, and McKee Foods, she honed the skills that would lead her to launch groundbreaking ventures in the food, tech, and philanthropic spaces—two of which were successfully acquired.

    Her work shapes how individuals and companies show up, are valued, and thrive in the innovation economy. Global brands like Google, Disney, Spotify, Target, EY, Samsung, and Etsy call on Felecia to help empower their teams and craft inclusive innovation strategies that unlock their full potential.

    A celebrated author and personal transformation speaker, Felecia has written five books, including Genius Jam and Start a Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget. Her expertise has been featured on the Today Show, MSNBC, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and in two Harvard Business School case studies. She has been honored as a White House Champion of Change for STEM Access and Diversity, an Echoing Green Fellow, a Harvard Young American Leader, and a Nationswell Tech Impact Allstar.

    Felecia’s trailblazing work doesn’t stop at corporate boardrooms. As co-founder of the viral, and venture backed food brand Feverish Pops, with clients like, Airbnb, Forever 21, Google and Coca Cola to the co-founder of Black Tech Week and The Center for Black Innovation, she has been pivotal in building ecosystems that foster inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation. Supported by organizations like Knight Foundation, Morgan Stanley, and Adidas, her mission is clear: to ensure that Black and Brown entrepreneurs not only access but also thrive in the innovation economy.

    From overcoming early doubts to creating a legacy of empowerment and transformation, Felecia Hatcher continues to disrupt norms, inspire boldness, and help the world tap into its collective genius.

The Advice Bar

  • Paige Goss is the founder and CEO of Point Solutions Group and Point Solutions Security, two companies she built from the ground up to disrupt the technology and cybersecurity services landscape.

    Since launching PSG in 2017, Paige has grown it into a $10M+ force, with Point Solutions Group now focusing on engineering services for the Department of Defense, while Point Solutions Security tackles cybersecurity head-on — think vCISO, pen testing, and keeping clients out of the headlines.

  • After achieving world-wide recognition for several activist photography projects, Liora co-founded oVertone Haircare in 2014, which was quickly recognized for its industry disrupting, hair-health forward coloring conditioners, and also for their commitment to dismantling conventional beauty standards through embracing and promoting a culture of radical inclusion and intersectional feminism.

    After a successful exit in 2022, Liora turned towards her fellow entrepreneurs, growing a coaching practice for founders who would love to like their businesses again through her mission, vision, and values centered approach.