Women in Business

Leadership with Heart, Strategy, and Purpose

Leadership with Heart, Strategy, and Purpose

07/09/2025

After two decades working at the intersection of brand, strategy, and leadership, most recently as CEO of The BrandLab, I’ve come to understand something deeply: The strongest leaders aren’t just high performing; they’re deeply rooted in who they are. They…

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Kelli Williams | Healing- informed Coaching

The Journey to Legacy Rising: Why Kelli Williams Became an Healing-informed Coach

05/30/2025

Kelli Williams is no stranger to leadership. With over two decades of experience across sectors, including roles as Chief Marketing Officer, award-winning consultant, and CEO of a nationally recognized nonprofit, she now brings her lived experience into her work as…

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2025 Women in Business Honoree

05/16/2025

Presented by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Smiling after an incredible day being honored as a 2025 Women in Business award recipient by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ)!  Huge thanks to my former client turned great friend Kelli Schnieder for nominating me…

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Leading with Wholeness: A Healing-Centered Approach to Leadership

05/07/2025

In today’s evolving workplace, many women are reimagining what leadership can look like. We’re moving beyond rigid models and turning toward approaches that honor our full humanity. Healing-centered leadership is one such approach, grounded in emotional intelligence, cultural depth, and…

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2025 Notable BIPOC Executives Twin Cities Business

02/07/2025

What an incredible way to celebrate Black History Month, by standing alongside other exceptional leaders who are shaping industries, shifting culture, and opening doors. Kelli Williams is honored as one of Twin Cities Business’ 2025 Notable BIPOC Executives, celebrating Black…

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Forbes Council Article: How Leaders Can Become External Brand Ambassadors: Unleashing The Power Of Personal Branding And Social Selling

10/24/2024

Kelli Williams authored this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network, publish,…

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Living My Legacy: Featured in Career Vision Magazine by I Choose the Ladder

04/23/2024

Kelli Williams was recently interviewed for the April 2024 edition of Career Vision magazine, produced by I Choose the Ladder, a platform I’ve long admired for its commitment to elevating Black women in leadership. In the feature, Kelli had the…

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Named a 2024 PowerShift 25 Honoree

04/15/2024

We are incredibly honored to share that Kelli Williams has been named to the 2024 PowerShift 25 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. This recognition highlights 25 leaders who stepped into key roles in 2023 and are now shaping the…

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Named One of the 50 Black Leaders You Should Know in the Twin Cities

02/01/2024

Kelli Williams is incredibly honored to be recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of 50 Black leaders you should know in the Twin Cities across business, nonprofit, and public sectors. This honor is more than a headline,…

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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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