Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Top Influential Entrepreneur of the Year

Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Top Influential ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Dr. Shellie is a well-known entrepreneur, thought leader, keynote speaker, and philanthropist who is recognized for uplifting and encouraging women all over the world! She is a remarkable visionary, heart-centered “mompreneur”, lady and influencer. Dr. Shellie is the creator and editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine which is the magazine for empowering women. Dr. Shellie has appeared on 49 magazine covers and this issue will mark her 50th cover feature, and on all major television networks, and she is excited to share her 13th book, Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants: Entrepreneurial Secrets for Creating Your Dream Business and Brand. In 2022, Dr. Hipsky has been heralded as an “Empowered Woman, ”Elite Business Leaders to Watch,” “Most Influential Female Entrepreneurship Coach,” “A Top Entrepreneur in the U.S.,”“Women Leaders to Look Up To, ”Top 10 Unstoppable Women Entrepreneurs, ”Top 20 Business Coaches to Watch For,” “The 10 Most Influential Women Business Leaders,” and “Global Woman Influencer,” and named a one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Entrepreneur by “Influential People Magazine.” Dr. Shellie Hipsky, (born Michele Nevin Jacobs) in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Akron, Ohio was a performer and volunteer since she was a child because her mother ran the community theater when she was young. She is renowned locally for her acting/singing talents and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called her “the perfect trifecta of acting, singing, and dancing” as the lead role in Kiss of the Spiderwoman at the Gemini Theater. She continues to utilize her skills that she honed doing the Shellie Show Cabaret to raise money for friends in need in the early 2000’s. She still entertains audiences belting out Kander and Ebb songs such as Chicago the Musical’s “All That Jazz” to “Hey Big Spender” while hosting galas such as the Fabulous Forties, Cocktails for A Cause, and A Taste of Broadway and these events have raised over $100,000. for homeless children in shelters.

Active on multiple non-profit boards, she is extremely passionate about the Homeless Children's Education Fund charity and served on the advisory board. She also volunteers in the shelters and does head-to-toe Mommy Makeovers for the ladies in housing transition in collaboration with other women-owned beauty businesses from the Pittsburgh area. This love for going into places in need and volunteering countless hours began when her parents helped support the Micah House for HIV/AIDs Patients and the volunteer work she did start at age 12 years old at the Weaver School and Workshop for special needs children. Charity fashion shows have had Dr. Shellie Hipsky modeling on runways for nonprofits such as the American Heart Association.

Photography by Elizabeth Craig

IFFM: Please give us a bit of background on what you do.

DR. SHELLIE: I inspire and empower the women of these world through my motivational media company Inspiring Lives International. I am also the Executive Diretor of the Global Sisterhood and the editor in chief of our Inspiring Lives Magazine. I have been keynoting internationally this summer from Cancun, Mexico to Harvard University.

IFFM: You are the President of your nonprofit 501 (c)(3) The Global Sisterhood, can you share with us what The Global Sisterhood, is about?

DR. SHELLIE: The Global Sisterhood is supporting the needs and dreams of women internationally through our Charity Partnerships and #PopUpGiving

IFFM: Can you share with us what piqued your interest in doing women empowerment and inspiring lives?

DR. SHELLIE: Women need deserve a voice and I have been blessed to be able to produce a media platform and the skills to be able to spread their empowered stories internationally.

IFFM: Can you share with us a little bit about your global empowerment coaching programs?

DR. SHELLIE: There are three levels of empowerment coaching I have available for clients. The Expert Level is an evergreen online video course to establish your own Branding, Marketing, Social Media, and how to become a bestselling Author. The EmpowerU Master Class is my signature course and it’s attended online by an amazing cohort of women from around the world who take the proven 7 week curriculum together. With EmpowerU, women network, support each and utilize the resources such as the Action Plan Activator to engage in inspiration, empowerment, balance, and abundance. World Class VIP coaching clients have a blissful experience typically at a resort with a spa brainstorming poolside about the next level of their career 1:1 with me as their guide!

IFFM: We noticed that you are a Keynote speaker, can you share a little bit about what you speak about?

DR. SHELLIE: I deliver impactful keynotes on women empowerment, entrepreneurship, and motivational talks. I often weave in my love of performing by weaving in to talks my vocalist skills as I belt out Broadway and jazz sings in between the subtopics or interviews from the stage.

IFFM: I hear that you have something new coming up for you, your business and for CEO Mom’s, can you share with us?

DR. SHELLIE: Yes! Dr. Hoa Nguyen and I are launching “CEO Moms Global” in the near future. Just today, I was watching a course module and I was very moved by the authentic content and powerful messaging from the new curriculum.

Photography by Elizabeth Craig

IFFM: You are the author of “Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants”, can you tell us what inspired your interest about writing the book?

DR. SHELLIE: I was predestined to write this book to tell the secret of success for creating you dream business and brand after living my own journey of being a CEO Mom and then coaching women internationally how to do it as well.

IFFM: How do you maintain your physique with a busy lifestyle?

DR. SHELLIE: I make a conscious decision to stay active with movement even when traveling for work. I eat vegetarian and gluten-free food. I try to be conscious with my healthy decisions.

IFFM: Does the daily nutrition intake make a difference with your life and exercise program?

DR. SHELLIE: Absolutely. I have been a vegetarian most years since I was twelve years old I and I adore delicious plant-based meals. When I’m doing well, I can definitely see a difference in the mirror and in my ability to keep active. IFFM: What kind of exercises do you do?

DR. SHELLIE: I am a huge fan of the one-on-one Pilates classes that I take. I also love weightlifting, spin classes, barre classes, and other cardio. Often when traveling I will find a new trail to hike on so I can see new scenery while getting in my daily steps.

lFFM: Since Fitness is part of the mindset to get us motivated, how do you keep yourself accountable to reach and stay on top of your goal with your busy life?

DR. SHELLIE: I am very goal focused naturally. There was a time in my life that I was 65 pounds overweight. I knew that I had to settle lofty goal to get the weight off. I set and reached the goal of becoming certified to teach kickboxing. The weight came off because I was focused on the goal and getting healthy. I continue to keep daily goals in the area of fitness I hold myself accountable.

IFFM: Can you share with us how you got started doing Yoga and other exercise programs?

DR. SHELLIE: I am always curious about the next way that I can change up my routine to keep my body and mind sharp. I enjoy both working out solo and engaging and classes and one on one work with instructors. Yoga is beautiful because it sculpts the body while engaging mindfulness.

IFFM: We noticed that you are getting a lot of attention on your vocal music, and you are releasing your original music soon? Can you elaborate more about it?

DR. SHELLIE: Yes, my single on Spotify and iTunes from the musical Chicago “And All That Jazz” was very well received. I was approached by Hollywood musical producer Romina Arena and she is creating original music for me and a cover that will wow when we get into the music studio in the fall! I have also had the opportunity to perform on stages around the country weaving storytelling and music together for my Keynote speaking.

Photography by Elizabeth Craig

IFFM: We noticed you have done fashion shows and host them over the years to raise money for charities, can you tell us about it?

DR. SHELLIE: I have always loved storytelling. I have found over the years working with many fashion designers and charitable organizations that fashion shows are a way of acting without having to learn lines or memorize lyrics. I love to tell the stories of the clothing through a movement on a runway. One of my favorite runway experiences was a few months ago when I got to wear an incredible black dress from Audrey Hepburn’s personal estate in the Pittsburgh Opera fashion show. It was made all the sweeter because 20 years prior, I was the fashion curator Richard Parsakian’s “Audrey Hepburn” in his show at the Andy Warhol Museum. So, to wear her actual gown in this show was full circle and amazing.

PITTSBURGH OPERA FASHION SHOW IN AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE DRESS FROM RICHARD PARSAKIAN’S EONS ANTIQUE FASHIONS.

Modeling in Xiomara Hernandez couture.

In memory of a fashion photographer Dennis Rodriguez who passed away last year…

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