Our community has grown organically to over 350 women across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America, representing a diverse mix of industry background, life experience, and global perspective.
The Tide Risers network is an invaluable tool. In launching my new Integrative Medicine practice, I have brought in new clients, collaboration partners, and staff from Tide Risers, thanks to its unique programming that allows for easy, meaningful networking. I have found it to be one of the most valuable assets to building my connection to other like-minded people.
-Dr. Katie Takayasu, Founder of Wellness Insights and the Dr. Katie Detox
"Through my work with Tide Risers I was able to realize that I was dedicating a lot of my time to things that I didn't enjoy and I was able to redesign the way I spend my time. “
-Jenna Ellis, Assistant Director at Johns Hopkins University
"If you're looking to level up and start playing bigger, this is the community for you. It really gave me the confidence I needed to stop playing small and share my expertise more broadly."
-Danielle Pickens, Founder & CEO, The Working Parents Guide
“Through Tide Risers, I was able to put a language around what was holding me back. I saw and connected with amazing women pushing through societal limits on women and how they were making a difference in their families and communities.”
-Alberta McKnight, MPH, International Business Development Leader
“Tide Risers has brought me closer to the type of life I want to live and made me a better leader. It's an amazing experience to go through the cohort journey with a group of powerful women who are trying to be better citizens of the world.”
-Zahra Amanpour, Founder of IndieGrove
“I notice as I chat with colleagues and friends lately about how they are getting through this unprecedented time, how fortunate I am to be part of Tide Risers. The support and resources are something that I am really leaning on during this time. I am so grateful to know this network of incredible, strong, diverse and giving women. I can't imagine not being a Tide Riser right now.”
-Ivana Tagliamonte, Real Estate Broker & Owner of the Bellport Inn
“Tide Risers activated me to reflect on my direction and purpose through intentional programming at a very challenging time in my life. It unlocked new perspectives that empowered me to challenge and shift the narratives I had trained myself to believe, which led me to a new professional opportunity that energizes me”.
-Shannon Lee, Principal, Mind Share Partners
“I found that, in a short time, I was able to unlock inner creativity and clarity that had eluded me for some time.
In a time of social distancing, the Tide Risers Intensive was a perfect way to find precious time to reflect and set meaningful intentions in a supportive community.”
-Courtney Murphy, Senior Fellow for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose
Eisa Nefertari Ulen is a member of Tide Risers and she is a writer, and a professor, and the executive director of a nonprofit that provides summer programming in Brooklyn.
"I absolutely loved by Tide Risers experience... I think the monthly membership program is just an easy way to hold myself accountable. We are all really out there working on redefining what women's leadership looks like, and that's really important to me. I want to make sure I continue to be engaged with this wonderful, smart talented, engaged group of women."
“Lara skillfully creates a safe space that encourages self-reflection and provides a framework to guide you to a deeper understanding of yourself. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to gain even more clarity on who I am, my strengths, and how I can contribute to this world in a way that is aligned with my values.”
-Gina Howell, Founder, Gina Howell Coaching
“Being a part of Tide Risers gave me the boost in confidence and accountability that I needed to take the leap and launch my own company. Getting to know so many women at different points in their own professional journey helped me see what was possible now and in future.”
-Danielle Kristine Toussaint, Founder + CEO, She Thinks Purple
Meet Monique Howard, Tide Riser and Executive Director of WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence, the only rape crisis center in Philadelphia.
Allison Rodman is a member of Tide Risers 2020 and the founder of The Learning Loop, an educational consulting organization that provides professional learning services to districts, schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses internationally.
Tatiana Bacchus, Executive Director of Teaspoon & Pound Media, LLC, is an emerging independent filmmaker who curates the ancestral wisdom of invisible characters by telling their untold stories. Tatiana is a member of Tide Risers 2020, Philadelphia.
Meet Melva LaJoy Jones, Tide Riser and Owner of LaJoy Plans, boutique Washington, DC based events management firm. Melva will be speaking at our Rising Higher summit and you won’t want to miss it!
Meet Erin Perkins, deaf entrepreneur, online business manager, accessibility educator, and Operations Manager of Tide Risers. Erin will be speaking at our upcoming Rising Higher summit — don’t miss her inspiring talk!
Meet Ivana Tagliamonte, top-producing real estate broker in New York City. Ivana will be speaking at our upcoming Rising Higher summit about positive psychology and its impact on our careers and our lives.
Meet Sara Deren, founder and CEO of Experience Camps, a non-profit organization that transforms the lives of grieving children. Sara will be speaking at our upcoming Rising Higher summit and you won’t want to miss her!
Meet Shannon H. Lee, Tide Riser and international operations and education leader. Shannon will be speaking at our upcoming Rising Higher summit and you won’t want to miss her!
“As a deaf entrepreneur, I’ve always shied away from letting my deafness identify me. I used to oppress that side of me because I saw it as a burden for anyone who had to ‘deal’ with me. Tide Risers helped me to examine my values and identity, and start embracing my unique position straddling the line between the deaf and hearing worlds.”
-Erin Perkins, Operations and Design Maven
“Tide Risers is one big inspiration fest. I have uncovered more confidence and courage in my professional endeavors because of the active support of my fellow Tide Risers. I have been given about a billion shining examples of not what but how I want to be when I grow up.”
-Amy Jacobus, Marketing Strategy for Artists, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs
“While I thought my participation in Tide Risers would center around leadership in the workplace, my work in Tide Risers has instead exposed my need to build leadership skills in my personal life. I really needed to make joy, stability, and balance the central focus in my life. I have been able to walk away with an intentional practice to a balanced life.”
-Vidya Ragoo, Quality Improvement Specialist, Research Foundation CUNY
“When I joined Tide Risers, I knew there was an entrepreneur inside of me clambering to get out. Tide Risers helped give me the number one tool I most needed to launch a new business: confidence.”
-Laura Baker, founder of online home and lifestyle boutique, Kinlane
I took a real leap of faith when joining Tide Risers. I was scared of the time commitment – can I really do this with three young children, my own business and a million other things going on? I said YES because I knew it was important enough to me to make it work!
-Jamie Renwick, President, Jamie Renwick Associates
“I was reflecting on all the ways that Tide Risers shaped me. I've discovered how passionate I am, specifically, about female leadership. Tide Risers helped me carve space in my life for that interest. Ever grateful for that.”
-Lauren Links, Master's Degree Candidate in Private School Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University
