Insights and Strategies for Empowered Leadership

The BrandLab on My KC Live: Sharing Our Mission in Kansas City

01/24/2024

I had the incredible opportunity to join My KC Live on KCTV/KSMO/tv to talk about something I care deeply about, The BrandLab’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Alongside my colleagues, we had…

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The BrandLab Announces New CEO

02/02/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. February 1, 2023—The BrandLab today announced that Kelli Williams will officially assume the CEO position with the organization after an interim stint starting last September. A nonprofit based in Minneapolis with offices in Kansas City…

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Stepping Into Purpose: My Interim CEO Role at The BrandLab

09/21/2022

It wasn’t an easy decision to step into this role, but it was the right one. After more than 11 years of being deeply involved with The BrandLab, I’m honored to share that I’ve accepted the role of Interim CEO.…

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TeamWomen Leadership Conference Coverage

07/12/2022

As a marketer, I don’t usually think about or market for myself — I help other people and their companies stand out.  I have the honor of speaking at this year’s Team Women Leadership Conference on May 4th — and…

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Courageous, not Fearless

07/12/2022

My 11-year-old daughter and I spent almost 2-weeks visiting multiple places on the East Coast. It was a great mother/daughter trip with many adventures.  I have a fear of being lost. Because of this fear, our trip full of planes,…

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Work/Life Balance

03/22/2022

My husband and I are both entrepreneurs. We work to create a work/life balance where we can provide our family with opportunities and experiences.  Neither my husband nor I worked in our businesses this past week. Instead, we took our…

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3 ways a trusted strategy advisor can help your business grow

01/28/2022

Like many business leaders, SafeNet Consulting’s President Kelli Schnieder wears many hats in her company – but not as many as she once did. A skilled consultant with a strong background in consulting and delivery, Schnieder once was as concerned with…

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TeamWomen WaveMaker Award – Outstanding Mentor

10/15/2021

So many amazing people have blazed trails that allow me to walk in my destiny – my parents, family, mentors, and friends, and I am so appreciative of everyone who has supported me through all my ups and downs! Last…

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40 Acres Investments Expansion

09/23/2021

Today my partner in life, Tim Williams, and I closed on our 3rd investment property. All properties have been acquired under our real estate investment company, 40 Acres Investments – a company dedicated to building generational wealth in the Black community.…

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The Great Resignation Event

09/16/2021

I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the “Great Resignation.” Sources cite somewhere between 30-50% of Americans have plans to quit their job in 2021. 😳  Many business leaders are asking themselves what they can do as they face this new…

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