USA’s most Admired Women CEOs to watch in 2025
In this edition of USA’s Most Admired Women CEOs to Watch in 2025, we are honored to spotlight extraordinary leaders who are redefining success across industries. These visionary women are not merely occupying executive positions; they are transforming entire paradigms, challenging conventional wisdom, and creating lasting impact that extends far beyond their corporate walls
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Shirley Billigmeier
Founder | Innergetics
This struggle followed her all the way into college and persisted during her time as a schoolteacher, where she witnessed her students facing the same battle. Many were tormented by body image issues and unhealthy eating habits, which only compounded the challenges of puberty. These struggles made navigating the emotional and physical changes of adolescence even more difficult, leaving a lasting impact on their well-being.
Joy Macci
Dr. Joy Macci | CEO/Joy of Sport & Joy of Pickleball
A Visionary in Sports & Leadership DevelopmentDr. Joy Macci is a dynamic force in the world of sports and performance coaching, pioneering a holistic approach that blends physical training with mental resilience and leadership development. As the founder and CEO of JOY OF SPORT and JOY OF PICKLEBALL, she has dedicated her career to transforming the way athletes, executives, and teams achieve their highest potential. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, she has influenced countless individuals across various levels of competition and industry, helping them unlock their true capabilities.
Nicole Craveiro
Nicole Craveiro | Founder and CEO | CraveHRO
Nicole’s path to becoming a prominent HR consultant was fueled by her personal experiences and the desire to make a difference. Having witnessed the detrimental effects of toxic work environments, she realized the critical need for HR solutions that prioritize both compliance and compassion.
Layne Lewis
President | Willowview Consulting, LLC
In the sprawling landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where fighter jets from Davis Monthan Air Force Base regularly trace patterns across the desert sky, a young girl with a particular talent for mathematics looked upward and saw not just aircraft, but possibility.
