01/16/2026
Karleen Southard has established herself as an elite business owner on the MS Gulf Coast. Everyone at Coastal Select Insurance is proud of her accomplishments and drive. Hope everyone who sees her tomorrow resinates to her thriving spirit and infectious persona.
You Belong in This Room.
Meet Our Elevate Speakers✨
Learn from women who’ve built, scaled, and transformed their businesses—with intention, strategy, and resilience.
🌟Keynote Speaker🌟 Lauren LeBlanc Haydel — Founder, Fleurty Girl
• Natalie Higgins — Digital Marketing Strategist Partner, GCW Media
• Dorothy P. Wilson — CEO & Publisher, GCW Media
• Tomeka Durr-Wiley — Commercial Development Project Manager, Mississippi Power Company
• Anthony Montgomery — Senior Vice President, Community Economic Development, Hancock Whitney
• Jaimee Dorris — TV Personality & Content Creator
• Kerri Paul — Entrepreneur, Brick & Spoon | Creator & TV Personality (OWN Network)
• Misty Stevenson — Founder & CEO, Elite Care Home Care Services
• Cece Shabazz — Brand Strategist & Creative Services Manager, Memorial Health System
• Angela Herzog — CPA, GranthamPoole PLLC CPAs
• Geneva Dummer — Founder, The Meeting Place
• D. Alexandria White — Training Specialist & Business Counselor, Mississippi Small Business Development Center
• Karleen Southard — Co-Owner & CEO, Coastal Select Insurance
• Crystal Scretching — Marketing Director, GCW Media
• Dr. Racheal Butler — Owner, Butler Pharmacy
• Nakia Miller — Associate Broker, CENTURY 21 Busch Realty Group
• Deborah Quave — Health & Wellbeing Coach & Yoga Instructor, Use Your Words Coaching & Consulting
This isn’t inspiration for inspiration’s sake.
It’s real-world insight from women who’ve navigated growth, challenges, reinvention—and emerged stronger on the other side.
👉 Save your seat and elevate your business.
🔗 www.gcwmultimedia.com/elevate/ -tickets
