Today, women are founding more businesses and leading more movements than ever before. But disruption isn’t just about breaking the rules—it’s about rethinking them entirely.
From transforming education and tech to reshaping leadership, creativity, and culture, these ten women are challenging outdated systems, sparking new conversations, and driving real-world change. They’re creating new trends.
With bold ideas, unwavering clarity, and a deep sense of purpose, each of these disruptors is building a future that’s more inclusive, innovative, and impactful. Whether they’re leading from classrooms, boardrooms, or behind the scenes, their work proves that the power to shift the world often begins with a single, daring question: What if we did it differently?
Meet the Top 10 Women Disruptors to Watch in 2025—you’ll want to keep your eye on every single one.
Dr. Shantel White, DNP, CRNP, is revolutionizing aesthetics and wellness with a regenerative, science-backed approach. As a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner and founder of Tulua Aesthetics and Wellness and Medical Director at Skin Altitude, she focuses on treatments that stimulate the body’s natural healing—offering solutions for acne, hair restoration, and sustainable weight loss. Driven by her own struggles with acne, Dr. White blends empathy, clinical excellence, and cutting-edge technology to deliver transformative results. With certifications held by only a select few, a multi-state weight loss program, and a relentless commitment to education, she is redefining patient care. Her philosophy? Disrupt with integrity, lead with expertise, and empower others to feel confident in their skin.
Katie Trowbridge, CEO of Curiosity 2 Create, is a former educator turned national thought leader redefining what it means to think, learn, and lead. With 23 years in the classroom, Katie developed the CREATE Method™, a groundbreaking framework that helps leaders and educators cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Her TEDx talk, books, and programs fuel a growing movement to reimagine education and leadership through deeper thinking. In 2025, she’s expanding her impact with new books, online courses, and a leadership training series bridging the classroom and boardroom. Katie’s work empowers changemakers to lead with clarity, courage, and connection—proving that curiosity isn’t a soft skill but a force for real-world transformation.
Corrina Dawn Steward is a wealth consciousness pioneer and transformational business mentor helping spiritual leaders and purpose-driven entrepreneurs thrive in alignment. After a life-changing spiritual awakening in 2007, Corrina built Soul Wealth Coaching into a 7-figure business in just two years. Her work blends frequency, energy healing, and intuitive strategy to help clients unlock abundance and lead with purpose. An international bestselling author and retreat leader, she’s hosted powerful activations in Egypt, France, Mexico, and beyond. Corrina believes money is a frequency, and tuning into your soul’s blueprint is the key to creating wealth and impact. Based in Puerto Rico, she’s currently preparing for her Diamond Wealth Retreat and a new large-scale event to elevate global consciousness.
Claudia Duran, renowned VIP matchmaker, is redefining connection with authenticity and heart. A first-generation American, Claudia’s passion for building community stems from her own journey of creating meaningful relationships and building community. Her intuitive approach, laser attention to detail, style, and unwavering persistence have led to countless love stories—including a widow finding love on her first match—and accolades like being named a MAXIM Top 10 Entrepreneur. With an eye on global expansion to cities like London and Paris, Claudia’s mission is clear: to help people find their perfect match while empowering clients to embrace their authentic voice.
Charis Michelsen, founder of the Fashion Style Beauty Network, is a trailblazing beauty expert, author, and inventor revolutionizing the industry with science-based innovation. As the creator of The Universal Beauty Standard System, she developed the first AI personal stylist and authored the definitive beauty guides Hollywood Beauty: The Art of Star Makeup and Grooming for Men: Dirty to Polished. Charis’s work has earned her accolades like “Makeup Influencer of the Year” and the “Hollywood Royalty” award. A celebrated actress and fashion icon, she seamlessly bridges Hollywood glamour with cutting-edge beauty solutions. With a new TV show and product line on the horizon, Charis remains dedicated to empowering people to look, feel, and live their best.
Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso is a visionary artist dedicated to honoring the legacies of historical female artists through her striking paintings and drawings. Frustrated by the gender disparities in the art world, she developed a powerful artistic strategy—portraying herself as a renowned women artist to tell their stories. Her work has been featured in several museum solo exhibitions, including a traveling retrospective at The Museum of Art – DeLand and The Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Currently, she is preparing to release her first monograph, Echoes of HerStory. Passionate about creating a universal artistic language, Gabriela continues to innovate, collaborating with women to bring forgotten artistic voices to light.
Chrissie Davis is the force behind INCORAGE General Contractors, a firm that doesn’t just build structures—it builds equity, representation, and values into every project. Inspired by Lean In and driven by the belief that the construction industry needs more women and minority leaders at the top, Chrissie founded INCORAGE in 2024 with a mission embedded in its name: Integrity, Collaboration, and Regularly Achieving Goals Effectively. A seasoned executive who previously led one of Silicon Valley’s top general contractors, Chrissie is no stranger to high-impact work. Now, she’s leading INCORAGE into a new era with meaningful projects like a $26M affordable housing development, rebuilding Girl Scout cabins lost in wildfires, and creating tiny homes for youth aging out of foster care. As an Avinya Build AI board advisor and advocate for innovative methods of construction, Chrissie is modernizing the AEC space with tech-forward solutions. Her leadership proves that collaboration and compassion can drive just as much progress as concrete and steel.
Kamila Palickova is a visionary leader, rebel thinker, and global changemaker driven by intuition and purpose. From co-founding a successful company to representing a nonprofit at the UN, her journey is defined by fearless growth. The 2025 winner of the Global Coach of the Year category of the Women Changing the World Award, represented by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Dr. Tererai Trent, Kamila is launching Beyond Sustainability, a European conference focused on consciousness, the planet, and technology. Known for turning complexity into clarity, Kamila believes life is a flowing river—constantly evolving. Her mission is clear: challenge the norm, follow your inner call, and build a more conscious future.
Amanda Victoria, founder and CEO of Siponey Spritz Co., is changing the way the world drinks with a commitment to quality and environmentalism. As the creator of the first-ever B Corp-certified cocktail company, Amanda prioritizes people and the planet, sourcing premium ingredients and partnering with impactful organizations like 1% for the Planet, as well an array of non-profit partners with focuses ranging from health and wellness amongst hospitality workers, preserving greenspace, and creating supportive communities for underrepresented people. Amanda was recently named a “Future 40” Tastemaker by Wine Enthusiast, as well as listed on Imbibe’s “75 People to Watch” in 2025. She continues to lead the beverage industry’s innovation decades into her career, most recently with Siponey’s roaring non-alcoholic line, reflective of the mindful drinking movement. As a Latina entrepreneur and mother, Amanda challenges outdated norms and proves that purpose-driven business can thrive simply by answering the call to customers’ evolving needs in real time. Follow her journey at Siponey.com and on Instagram.
Tatiana Villaseñor Carrillo is a transformative leader and advocate for equity, inclusion, and collective liberation. As a proud Chicana/Mexicana and force within the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, Tatiana is committed to dismantling white supremacy and scarcity mindsets by building systems rooted in belonging, abundance, and joy. Her revolutionary leadership style blends strategy with heart, centering marginalized voices and using language, civic engagement, and community connection as tools for empowerment. From receiving statewide recognition and a hometown commendation in San José to using that platform to spotlight injustices like feminicide, Tatiana turns every milestone into a catalyst for change. Whether she’s leading with cultural humility, leveraging tools like ChatGPT for reflection, or creating decolonized pathways to leadership, Tatiana’s north star remains clear: uplift the collective, and the future becomes more just for everyone.
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