Central Florida Brand Strategist Ariel Faith Named Panelist at U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Virtual Global Business Women's Summit

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DeLand, Florida— The United States Minority Chamber of Commerce has announced the speaker lineup for its Virtual Global Business Women's Summit, taking place Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Among the 20 featured speakers is Ariel Faith, Visual Alignment Storytelling Photographer and Brand Strategist based in Central Florida, who will serve as a panelist on Panel 5: Building Your Brand and Marketing in a Global Economy.

The summit, a virtual event open to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and women in governance worldwide, is designed to strengthen female leadership globally, promote the economic empowerment of women in the United States, and create concrete business, international cooperation, and investment opportunities. Topics span professional development, entrepreneurship, global trade, artificial intelligence, finance, and women in politics and governance.

About the Summit

The Virtual Global Business Women's Summit brings together 20 powerhouse speakers across seven panel discussions, moderated by Shawn Cunningham, COO and National Director of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce. The full panel lineup includes:

Opening Panel: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Corinne Goble (CEO, Association of Women's Business Centers), Evelyn Barahona (SVP Educational Fund, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), and Katie Nelson (CEO, Sales Uprising / Chapter President, Greater DC NAWBO)

Panel 2: Identifying Your Purpose and Market Gap Janice DaCosta (Best-Selling Author, Creator of the Emotional Wealth Framework), Sharon Jackson (Co-Founder, National Women's Collaborative), and Adeline Sede (Group CEO, FabAfriq Media / Founder, Corporate Women in Leadership)

Panel 3: Gender Stereotypes Ruby Wesley (Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual), Erica Collins (President and Exec. Producer, America's Entrepreneur Empower Media Publishing), and Ronke Adetolu (TEDx Speaker, Founder, LeadWise Workforce Solutions)

Panel 4: The Global Capital Landscape Brandon McDonald (Inclusive Capital Reviewer and Economic Development Leader), Lisa Liberatore (Founder, LML Consulting / Creator of the D-Max Effect), and Telishia Berry (CEO/Publisher, Courageous Woman Magazine)

Panel 5: Building Your Brand and Marketing in a Global Economy Ariel Faith (Visual Alignment Storytelling Photographer, Ariel Faith LLC), Cheryl A. Pullins (Luxury Brand Advisor and Strategist, Iconic Persona), and Starr Codd, MBA (CEO, She Has Clients)

Panel 6: The Digital Future of AI Entrepreneurship Shauna Adams (Certified AI Strategist, The Muse of AI Business Solutions), Osaretin Agbonavbare (Founder, BBCMGTAI Inc.), and Enoma Osakue (CEO, Operations Consultant, Stackrie)

Panel 7: The Power of the Network Ernisha Hall (President and CEO, Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce), Mona Lou Cherkaoui (Founder/CEO, Global Women of Impact), and Lisa Liberatore (Founder, LML Consulting)

Ariel Faith Joins Panel 5: Building Your Brand and Marketing in a Global Economy

Panel 5 will explore what it truly means to build a brand that aligns with who you are as an entrepreneur — not just what you sell, but how you show up. Attendees will gain practical branding and marketing strategies to upscale their businesses, along with a deep dive into strategic decision-making for business structures including LLC versus Partnership and their impact on future scaling and ownership.

Joining Ariel Faith on the panel are two nationally recognized experts. Cheryl A. Pullins, known as "The Icon of Branding," is a TEDx speaker, published author, and Founder of Iconic Persona, a boutique personal branding agency exclusively for women with over 20 years of corporate leadership experience. Starr Codd, MBA is a 7-figure business mentor and CEO of She Has Clients, who built a community of over 346,000 entrepreneurs without a single paid advertisement.

Ariel Faith brings to the panel more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience as a brand strategist, speaker, fine art photographer, and podcast host. Based in Central Florida, Ariel works primarily with heart-centered women entrepreneurs, helping them align their personal identity with their business brand through story-driven strategy and visual alignment photography. She is the host of the podcast "You Matter in Business" and serves women entrepreneurs across Central Florida and beyond through her company, Ariel Faith LLC.

"Your brand is not just your logo or your colors," said Faith. "It is the story you tell, the way you show up, and the experience people have when they encounter your work. When those things align, everything changes."

Who Should Attend

The Virtual Global Business Women's Summit is designed for women entrepreneurs at every stage — from those just beginning to explore business ownership to established founders ready to scale. The event is also relevant for corporate leaders, investors, and anyone committed to advancing women's economic empowerment on a global scale.

Registration is open to non-members and is available at minoritychamber.net.

About Ariel Faith LLC

Ariel Faith LLC is a Central Florida-based brand strategy and visual alignment photography company serving heart-centered women entrepreneurs. Founded by Ariel Faith, the company helps women stand out confidently by aligning their personal story, brand identity, and visual presence into a cohesive strategy that attracts the right clients and creates lasting impact. Ariel is also the host of "You Matter in Business" podcast and a sought-after speaker on authentic brand storytelling and marketing strategy.

For media inquiries, speaking engagements, or brand photography consultations, visit arieljoyfaith.com or contact Ariel at [email protected]

About the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce

The United States Minority Chamber of Commerce is a national organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting minority-owned businesses through education, economic development, and policy initiatives. The Virtual Global Business Women's Summit is one of its flagship programs aimed at advancing women's leadership and entrepreneurship on a global scale. Learn more at minoritychamber.net.

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