Heather Spilsbury

Heather Spilsbury is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of 50/50 Women on Boards, where she leads global brand strategy and oversees operations to drive the campaign’s growth. A seasoned marketing strategist and business development leader, she specializes in creating multichannel campaigns that turn audiences into advocates, raise capital, and drive acquisitions, while also educating stakeholders on industry trends. Before joining 50/50 Women on Boards, Heather served as VP of Marketing and Strategy at a Los Angeles creative agency, where she scaled the business from $3 million to $26 million in under three years and launched its marketing division. She also serves on the board of HPRLA and is a senior consultant at Brilliant. Deeply committed to service, Heather has long supported under-resourced communities, from tutoring math in minority schools to volunteering with Everytable and The Fulfillment Fund.

Martha Lawrence

Martha Lawrence is a veteran book editor and the executive editor at Blanchard, where she has collaborated with Ken Blanchard for more than 20 years on bestselling works, including their co-authored book Trust Works!, winner of the San Diego Book Award. Over her career, she has edited hundreds of titles—among them multimillion-copy bestsellers and #1 New York Times releases—and worked with some of the world’s leading voices in business and personal development. In addition to her editorial achievements, Martha is the author of an award-nominated mystery series featuring private investigator Elizabeth Chase, which earned recognition from the Edgar, Anthony, Agatha, and Shamus awards. A graduate of UC Santa Cruz with additional studies in creative writing at The New School, she has also served as a founding faculty member of The La Jolla Writers Conference and reviewed books for The San Diego Union-Tribune. Known for her belief in leading with kindness and purpose, Martha combines literary expertise with a passion for empowering others through words.

Scott Empringham

Scott Empringham is the CEO of Empringham Media Group and a marketing leader who knows firsthand what it means to face loss and rebuild stronger. In 2018, he lost his 8-figure marketing agency—along with 40 employees, national clients, and the accolades that once defined him—overnight. Instead of walking away, Scott picked up his phone, began sharing his story on social media, and leaned into the power of AI and content. Within just 88 days, he rebuilt his business from the ground up, proving that resilience and storytelling can turn setbacks into comebacks. Since then, Scott has helped OEMs, dealerships, and entrepreneurs multiply their leads, sales, and impact using the same playbook that transformed his own life. Through Empringham Media Group, he and his team combine AI, storytelling, and smart strategy to help businesses scale quickly while authentically connecting with their audiences.