SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Positioning, Perception, and Decision-Making for Founders, Creatives, and Operators Navigating Growth
Cole Woods speaks on positioning, perception, and decision-making at the intersection of beauty, business, and culture. Her talks draw from lived experience across professional athletics, modeling, technology, and strategic advisory work, offering audiences a grounded perspective on readiness, sequencing, and long-term leverage. Cole has been invited to speak on panels and stages that convene founders, creatives, and operators navigating growth, visibility, and scale.
SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
WOMEN IN POWER COLLECTIVE
A Fireside Dialogue on Community, Digital Wellness, and the Future of Beauty Tech
In this dynamic panel discussion hosted by the Women in Power Collective, Cole joined a powerful lineup of Black women leaders to explore the intersection of technology, community, and digital wellness. Representing Myavana, Cole helped facilitate the brand’s strategic partnership with the Collective and highlighted the importance of culturally-intelligent beauty tech in shaping inclusive solutions for our communities.
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The panel focused on how digital innovations can foster collective well-being, empower underrepresented founders, and ensure the next wave of tech is built with equity and intention. Drawing from her expertise in strategic partnerships and her lived experience as a builder within the beauty tech space, Cole spoke to the power of relationship-driven growth, responsible innovation, and self-advocacy in this evolving digital era.
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This appearance underscored her commitment to being a connective force, bridging values-aligned communities, purpose-led companies, and visionary platforms with measurable impact.
THE CINDY J EXPO
BEAUTY IN TECH: FUTURE FORWARD STRATEGIES
At the Cindy J Expo, Cole Woods joined the Beauty in Tech panel to explore how technology can be used as a strategic enabler for modern beauty brands. Her talk centered on helping founders leverage automation, data, and AI-driven tools to streamline operations, strengthen brand positioning, and create space for intentional leadership. Cole emphasized the importance of aligning technology with vision, demonstrating how thoughtful integration can empower founders to scale with clarity while preserving creativity and authenticity.