Charli is an entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations lead with courage, confidence, and purpose. As Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, she has spent more than 15 years building media platforms, professional communities, and industry events that connect and inspire professionals across manufacturing, engineering, and industrial markets. She is also the founder of Big Heart Energy™, a leadership movement that equips people to expand their influence without compromising their values. Charli hosts the Empowering Industry Podcast and is the driving force behind Empowering Women in Industry, a national community advancing women in manufacturing and industrial careers. A heart surgery survivor, her leadership philosophy is rooted in resilience and the belief that lasting influence comes from how we serve others.