Katy Shapiro is the founder of Unapologetic Ambition and a leadership coach, speaker, and former corporate executive who helps ambitious women stop shrinking, over-functioning, and carrying emotional weight that was never theirs to hold.

Born and raised in Philadelphia and shaped by a no-nonsense upbringing as the daughter of a Marine, Katy brings a grounded mix of grit, empathy, and straight talk to every conversation. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, identity, power, and modern leadership, with a deep belief that success should never require self-abandonment.

Through coaching, speaking, and podcasting, Katy creates space for honest, meaningful conversations about ambition, leadership, and self-respect, helping women reclaim their voice, their authority, and the freedom to lead and live on their own terms.

Rebecca Sacks is the founder of Authentic Talent Edge and a seasoned talent acquisition and training leader with over a decade of experience helping organizations scale with intention. Her background spans executive search, healthcare staffing, and large corporate environments, often stepping in during periods of rapid growth when people, processes, and systems struggle to keep pace.

Rebecca is known for building talent strategies that are practical, people-centered, and sustainable. She partners closely with leaders to design onboarding programs, improve hiring processes, and strengthen internal systems so teams can grow without burning out or reacting in crisis mode. Grounded in real-world experience and driven by alignment over urgency, Rebecca brings clarity, structure, and honesty to conversations about leadership, talent, and growth. Through her work and podcasting, she helps leaders build foundations that support both performance and people.