VERLISA WEARING

Verlisa Wearing, a veteran of the United States Marine Corp is a prominent global visionary for women's empowerment, best-selling author and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Her mission is to uplift, encourage, support, and enable others to be the best versions of themselves in whatever role they choose.

A native of Louisiana with a taste of Georgia peaches, she adds a little spiciness and lots of Southern hospitality to all she does and aims to achieve. Recognizing the value of a person's story, she has developed platforms that assist in breaking down glass walls that imprison people while silencing their voices.

She serves as the CEO of RiseHer Network, a platform designed to help women reach their full potential.