Kaela Gedda

Kaela Gedda is an Ontological Life Coach for people with big dreams. She runs her coaching business, Rise Leadership Circle, with the best partner a girl could ask for, her mom Lisa. Together their mission is to help heart centered leaders live their YES life, which includes having the resources to fund that amazing life. She has many obsessions: witchy reads; her dogs Murray, Millie, and Melvin; spa days; snacks; and being outdoors kayaking or running. Kaela frequently travels internationally, across the US, or on extended road trips. According to Human Design she’s a Reflector, Enneagram 8, and a self proclaimed maximalist. For Kaela home is between Green Bay, WI and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where Kaela and her husband Tom recently purchased their dream lake house to live near the water making her Pisces self happy. Kaela’s top commitments are: indulge in rich experiences, love wildly, and take snack breaks.

Keziah Love

Keziah Love is the CEO and Founder of Healing Scars Inc., since 2017. She mentors and counsels young girls from Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Racine, and Kenosha area. Keziah Love was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin and graduated from Milwaukne High School of the Arts in 2000 as a Theatre Major, She is a mother, mentor, professional actress, advocate, poet, motivational speaker, and survivor. Keziah is a full-time employee as a Licensed Psychotherapist for SSM Health at St Agnes Hospital/SSM Health where her expertise is in Trauma, especially sexual abuse, sexual exploition, domestic violence, sex trafficking/human trafficking, and suicidal ideation. The last five years she worked as a Deputy Officer at the Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Office; and years prior at Milwaukee County Sherifts officer as a Correctional Officer, serving 10 years in law enforcement. Keziah is a well known motivational speaker and poet and is known as the poetic voice that reaches the heart of individuals through poetry. She earned an Associate degree in Applied Science in Human Service at Milwaukee Area Technical College. She holds a certificate in the International Honor Society in Social Sciences Pi Gamma Mu and elected to the Massachusetts Epsilon chapter located at Springfield College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude in Human Service with a concentration in Criminal Justice. Keziah graduated from the University Wisconsin-Oshkosh obtaining her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health & Professional Counseling in May of 2020. On April 27, 2022 Keziah will be recognize as Fond du Lac 2022 Power of the Purse Women of Achievement Award. Recently, Keziah became the founder and CEO of Audacious Healing LLC private practice that will be the focus for teen girls, women, and families. With a vision to revolutionize the therapeutic landscape by boldly incorporating the arts, particularly the use of words and writing like poetry, into her practice. As a black African American woman, Keziah is committed to drawing black and brown communities to break through stigmas, challenge societal narratives, and transform the trajectory of their lives.

Molly Hildebrandt

Molly Hildebrandt is a Marquis Who’s Who award winner, internationally recognized Leadership
Development trainer, executive coach, and keynote speaker known for transforming leaders and
parents.
One of the few experts trained worldwide to unlock your unique process for flow – the state of
peak performance – Molly delivers groundbreaking insights and life-changing strategies that turn
challenges into growth. With experience as the former head of leadership development for a
global software company, she empowers leaders to harness tension as a strategic advantage
and achieve generative work-life harmony.
Her dynamic keynotes and immersive workshops leave audiences inspired, energized, and
ready to embrace excellence.

Wendy Babcock

Wendy Babcock is an International & TEDx Speaker, Author, and the Paid Stage
Speaking Coach. As the founder of WHEN Stories, she has developed a unique
visibility platform for women to share their transformational and pivotal stories on a
TEDx-style stage, in a book, and on a podcast. Wendy specializes in helping speakers
and service-based entrepreneurs craft compelling narratives that elevate their brands
and create lasting legacies. With a heart for empowering women to step into the
spotlight she guides her clients to turn their lived experiences into powerful messages
that inspire, connect, and create impact. Wendy is on a mission to help more women be
seen, heard, and remembered.

Mary Kate Friess

Mary Kate Friess, DNP, MSN, MSE, APRN , is a board-certified Family Nurse
Practitioner, Clinical Director, and Co-Owner of Sequoia Integrated Medical Services
and MK Medical Wellness. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, she has
dedicated the majority of her career to serving vulnerable and underserved populations,
ensuring that individuals receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve. Dr.
Friess is the founder of a statewide geriatric practice, which provides comprehensive
care to over 1,300 patients across the state and employs 35 dedicated healthcare
professionals. Her leadership in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and
patient advocacy has made a lasting impact on aging populations and their families. An
esteemed educator, Dr. Friess also served as a professor in the Nurse Practitioner
Program at the University of Wisconsin, where she played a pivotal role in training the
next generation of advanced practice nurses. Dr. Friess holds a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing from Marquette University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Concordia
University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Saint Louis University. She is
currently furthering her expertise in psychiatric care through a Post-Master’s
Certification at Johns Hopkins University, reinforcing her commitment to comprehensive
mental health and wellness solutions.
Her leadership in Sequoia Integrated Medical Services and MK Medical Wellness
reflects her dedication to accessible, high-quality care for those navigating health
challenges. Dr. Friess is honored to speak at We EmpowHer, where she will share
insights on resilience, and transformation, inspiring women to take charge of their well-
being and embrace their strongest, healthiest selves and to never, ever give up.