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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Shark Tank Success Stories: Behind the Pitch — A Candid Conversation With Successful Founders
Nicole Denise, Brand Strategist, meMarketing
Kirby Holmes, Founder of K9 Mask®
Yve-Car Momperousse, Co-Founder of Kreyòl Essence

• 12:15PM - 12:45PM • Keynote Theatre

Dive “behind the tank” with entrepreneurs who landed deals on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank as they share how they turned bold ideas into booming businesses. Discover their inspiring journeys, key lessons, and powerful strategies for overcoming challenges and scaling success. Moderated by Nicole Denise, an Entrepreneurial Powerhouse and Brand Strategist.

Nicole Denise Phillip (Moderator)

Nicole Denise Phillip is the powerhouse CEO of meMarketing Brand Agency and founder of the Nicole Michelle Collection. Featured in Forbes and LA Weekly, she’s a sought-after branding expert who helps entrepreneurs achieve six-figure success and build influential, profitable businesses.

Kirby Holmes (Shark Tank Success Story)

Kirby Holmes is the visionary Co-Founder of K9 Mask®, the world’s first air filter mask for dogs, featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. A proven innovator and leader, he turned a groundbreaking idea into a global success, earning recognition for advancing pet health and environmental protection.

Yve-Car Momperousse (Shark Tank Success Story)

Yve-Car Momperousse is the award-winning Co-Founder of Kreyòl Essence, a globally recognized beauty brand sold at ULTA, Whole Foods, and JCPenney. Celebrated for transforming Haiti’s natural resources into high-impact products, she’s built a thriving company rooted in sustainability and empowerment.

 

Shark Tank is a registered trademark of Sony Pictures Television Inc. and ABC. This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shark Tank, Sony Pictures, or ABC.

Presented by:

Nicole Denise Phillip of CoAgency and Ministry Event Marketing, speaker at The Small Business Expo
Nicole Denise from Brand Intelligence Strategist & CEO, CoAgency Headshot Photo at Small Business Expo

Nicole Denise Brand Intelligence Strategist & CEO, CoAgency

Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion. Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Intelligence, and Well-Being Intelligence — Nicole equips leaders to scale without burnout by aligning their messaging, automation, systems, and capacity. With over a decade of experience in brand positioning, business development, and strategic advisory, Nicole is known for helping high-capacity entrepreneurs eliminate confusion, install intelligent systems, and build businesses that support their
Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion. Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Intelligence, and Well-Being Intelligence — Nicole equips leaders to scale without burnout by aligning their messaging, automation, systems, and capacity. With over a decade of experience in brand positioning, business development, and strategic advisory, Nicole is known for helping high-capacity entrepreneurs eliminate confusion, install intelligent systems, and build businesses that support their life instead of competing with it. Her work bridges the gap between calling and conversion, strategy and sustainability, visibility and profitability. When Nicole speaks, audiences leave with clarity, conviction, and a framework they can immediately implement.
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