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

• 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.

 

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Nicole Denise meMarketing

Nicole Denise Phillip is a highly successful entrepreneur and CEO. She is the CEO of Ministry Event Marketing (meMarketing) Brand Agency and the founder of Nicole Michelle Collection, a brand that empowers women to live boldly and freely. With her extensive experience and expertise in branding and marketing, Nicole has helped countless service-based organizations make a smooth transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, achieve profitability, and attract the right clientele. Her result-driven solutions and commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed have earned her recognition in several publications, including Forbes, LA Weekly, NY Weekly, and TechToday Newspaper. She is also the
Nicole Denise Phillip is a highly successful entrepreneur and CEO. She is the CEO of Ministry Event Marketing (meMarketing) Brand Agency and the founder of Nicole Michelle Collection, a brand that empowers women to live boldly and freely. With her extensive experience and expertise in branding and marketing, Nicole has helped countless service-based organizations make a smooth transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, achieve profitability, and attract the right clientele. Her result-driven solutions and commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed have earned her recognition in several publications, including Forbes, LA Weekly, NY Weekly, and TechToday Newspaper. She is also the author of three books, including "Behind the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Planner to Brand, Launch, and Profit." Nicole's passion is to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting a business and achieving financial success. She provides customized solutions to help organizations overcome branding and strategy-specific problems so that they can attain their first six figures in the shortest amount of time. With her expert guidance, entrepreneurs can make the leap to entrepreneurship with confidence, knowing that they have a partner to help them every step of the way.
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