As we enter 2025, Women’s Month is the perfect time to spotlight the powerhouse women redefining success, breaking barriers, and elevating communities. These extraordinary leaders are shaping industries, empowering others, and making an impact that will be felt for generations. From business and philanthropy to personal branding and empowerment, here are the top women to watch in 2025.
Dr. Sonia White: A Visionary Leader Transforming Lives
Founder, Sonia R. White Enterprises, LLC
Dr. Sonia White is a force of nature—a bestselling author, healthcare expert, nonprofit founder, and U.S. Air Force veteran who embodies leadership and service. Her journey from military service to the corporate and nonprofit worlds highlights her unwavering dedication to empowering others. As the founder of S.M.I.L.E. Foundation, Inc., she provides mentorship, education, and emotional support for at-risk youth, helping them build brighter futures.
In 2025, Dr. White is expanding her impact with global initiatives focused on women, veterans, and underserved communities. Through financial literacy workshops, STEM education programs, and her latest book, The Financial GPS: Navigating Your Way to Prosperity, she is equipping individuals with the tools they need for financial empowerment. Whether through her books, events, or nonprofit work, Dr. Sonia White is a Sheen Woman to watch as she continues inspiring change and leading with purpose.
Amanda M. Kidd: Elevating Foodpreneurs and Redefining Business Success
Founder, Four Eleven Kitchen Inc.
Amanda M. Kidd is a trailblazer in the food industry, bringing over a decade of expertise in hospitality, food ideation, and logistics. As the founder of Four Eleven Kitchen Inc., she is committed to breaking barriers and cultivating success for foodpreneurs.
In 2025, Amanda is laser-focused on expanding the Foodpreneur Hub, a transformative space providing training, mentorship, and resources for aspiring and established food business owners. With in-person and virtual events, specialized masterclasses, and an upcoming entrepreneur conference, she is building a thriving ecosystem where foodpreneurs can access the tools they need to grow sustainable, profitable businesses.
Amanda’s work is about more than business—it’s about legacy. Her dedication to developing entrepreneurs and fostering innovation makes her one of the most influential women to watch in 2025.
Carmella Johnson: Championing Self-Care, Financial Freedom, and Empowerment
Founder & CEO, Arise PowerHouse
Carmella Johnson, known as Carmella Rochelle, is a powerhouse in mental health advocacy, business empowerment, and personal transformation. As the founder of Arise PowerHouse, she is redefining self-care for high-achieving women through holistic wellness programs that nurture mental, emotional, relational, financial, and physical well-being.
In 2025, Carmella is leading three Elevated Self-Care Retreats, providing a sacred space for ambitious women to recharge and refocus. Additionally, through Arise Travel & Experiences, she is helping women turn their passion for travel into profitable businesses, while Arise Brand & Marketing is empowering entrepreneurs to build impactful, financially thriving brands.
A survivor of Lupus, Myasthenia Gravis, and childhood trauma, Carmella is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Her mission is clear: to help women ARISE into their best, most empowered selves in 2025 and beyond.
LaShasta Bell: The Sleep Strategist Helping High Achievers Find Rest
Founder, I Choose Me & LaShasta Bell Coaching and Consulting
LaShasta Bell gets it. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, she has not only studied the science of stress, anxiety, and trauma—she has lived it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Certified Sleep Science Coach, and Corporate Wellness Coach, she is dedicated to helping high achievers prioritize rest and mental well-being.
Through her Texas-based counseling practice, I Choose Me, and her coaching and consulting firm, LaShasta helps individuals and businesses create strategic sleep and wellness plans. Her signature “Blindspot: The Strategic Planning Sleepover” experience is a game-changer, giving professionals the tools they need to overcome stress and burnout through better sleep and work-life balance.
When she’s not changing lives (one snooze at a time), LaShasta enjoys traveling with her family or taking a well-earned solo “Shecation.” She is the definition of leading by example, prioritizing her own well-being so she can empower others.
🔗 Learn more: LaShasta Bell
The Future is Female
These women are not just setting goals—they are setting a precedent for what it means to lead with passion, vision, and purpose. As we celebrate Women’s Month and look ahead to 2025, let’s honor these trailblazers who are transforming industries, creating opportunities, and shaping a future where women thrive.
Who are you watching in 2025? Let’s uplift, support, and celebrate the women making waves in business, leadership, and community impact!
Photo Credit: Day Edwards Antwi & Adobe Stock
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