Gabby Goodwin 

At the age of seven, Gabby Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn solved the problem of disappearing hair barrettes by inventing GaBBY Bows. This is the first, patented and non-slip Double-Face Double-Snap hair barrette. Along with GaBBY Bows she has a full line of plant-based girls’ natural hair styling products, and a salon for little girls.

Gabby began selling her barrettes through her online store at gabbybows.com in February 2014. She and her mother have filled online orders in all 50 states in the U.S. and in thirteen countries. Her products are also carried in retail and beauty supply stores in the US, Canada and South Africa.

Gabby became a six-figure entrepreneur by the sixth grade. She launched the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy in 2018. More than 50 girls and their mothers from 16 states have enrolled for mentoring and started their own businesses under her Confidence brand.

Gabby is also an author. Her children’s book, “Gabby Invents the Perfect Hair Bow,” chronicles Gabby’s entrepreneurial journey. Gabby was named the South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Sam’s Club American Small Business Champion.

Valerie Thompkins 

Valerie Thompkins MBA, is an author, mentor, and publishing coach who is passionate about diversity and cultural representation in literature. A native of Canton, OH, she is dedicated to helping others and provides the tools and guidance for individuals to share their stories. Valerie is the best selling author of Girls Like Me, Chicas Como Yo (Girls Like Me: Spanish Edition), and the Girls Like Me Coloring and Activity Book. Stay tuned for Boys Like Me in Fall 2022.

Valerie works as a Project Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Equipped with a Communications degree from Ohio University and a Master’s of Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University, Valerie also works as a career consultant, providing resume, cover letter, and interview preparation services to job seekers. She plans to continue speaking, writing children’s books, and serving as a resource to her community.

Katie Spotz

After 70 days alone at sea, Katie Spotz became the youngest person ever to row the Atlantic Ocean solo at age 22, and is just one of many records to her name. No stranger to overcoming challenges, Katie’s list of accomplishments is long, including 5 Ironman triathlons, cycling across the country, a 325-mile river swim, and running 138-miles nonstop.

Most recently, Katie set the new female world record for the most consecutive ultramarathons by running 11 ultramarathons in 11 days — and she’s already planning her next adventure. Surprisingly enough, Katie describes herself as having been the “benchwarmer” throughout her life. However, one day Katie made a discovery: you don’t have to be extraordinary to achieve incredible things.

Chloe Doll 

Chloe Doll is a 17-year-old high school senior at Canton Central Catholic High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Central Catholic tennis team, Yearbook Committee and Spanish Club.

She has addressed young girls involved in She Elevates and members of the American Heart Association. Chloe gives back to her community by volunteering at House of Loreto. She also enjoys engaging with elderly patients and bringing smiles to their faces.

Chloe’s Diner, with its retro look and feel opened in July 2021. She and her dad (Jeff Doll) came up with a unique design for a former auto repair shop in downtown Massillon, Ohio. Customers are reminded of classic cars from the 1950’s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Chloe’s Diner lunch and diner menu mainly features hamburgers, french fries, milkshakes, onion rings and more. Her diner can easily serve 100 customers including outdoor seating. She is involved in all aspects of the business and is spending the summer working at the diner.

In her spare time Chloe loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, and take advantage of the summer days outdoors. Chloe resides with her parents Jeff and Sandy Doll, her brother Nick and a dog named Daisy.