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FemmeFactor Experts are accomplished leaders with proven track records—founders, executives, and changemakers who embody a culture of shared success. Each brings a distinct perspective and hard-earned insight, offering invaluable guidance to help women move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Our Experts

Raina Gandhi

Raina Gandhi

CEO & Founder, Rising Tide Consulting

Raina Gandhi is a leadership and career coach who empowers professional women to overcome limiting beliefs and manifest fulfilling careers.

Her practice aligns position and income with impact so professional women thrive in rooms where decisions are being made.

LinkedIn

Instagram

raina@risingtideconsultingllc.com

  • The Wharton School MBA

    International Speaker

    Higher Ed Administrator

    Published Writer & Podcaster

  • Navigating career transitions

    Working in a male dominated industry

    Burnout

    Equal Pay

Sarah Gershman

Sarah Gershman

Sarah has spent the last 20 years coaching global executives in over 50 industries and is the founder and owner of Green Room Speakers. Whether preparing for a keynote address, briefing senior officials or pitching a product, Sarah helps leaders find their core message—and makes that message stick.

LinkedIn

sarah@greenroomspeakers.com

  • HBR Contributor

    Professor at Johns Hopkins & Georgetown

    Global Executive Coach

  • Interview training

    Clear content & compelling delivery

    Presentation skills

Shelby Smith-Wilson

Shelby Smith-Wilson

Shelby Smith-Wilson is the founder of The Fendall Collaborative and co-host of the Leadership Tea Podcast. As a senior government executive, she has worked and lived in five countries as a diplomat, building cross-cultural relationships and managing crises. Shelby is committed to developing leaders and helping executives keep their toolkits fresh.

LinkedIn

shelby@thefendallcollaborative.com

  • Led a $5B global portfolio across 90 countries

    Directed 1,500+ staff and a $174M budget 

    Advised modernization of leadership curriculum for State Department Executives

    Harvard Business School Executive Education Certificate

    AI & Career Empowerment Certificate, University of Maryland

    Duke University, B.A.

  • Change + Crisis Management

    Negotiation 

    High Pressure Environments

    Cross-Functional Teams

    Executive Management