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Angie Bastian
Co-founder, Angie’s Boomchickapop
Bastian, co-founder of Angie’s Boomchickapop, turned a humble popcorn experiment in her Minnesota garage into a global phenomenon. Starting in 2001, she built a beloved brand known for its gluten-free, non-GMO popcorn that quickly gained national and international acclaim. In 2017, Conagra Brands acquired Boomchickapop, recognizing its incredible growth and loyal following.
Bastian’s entrepreneurial journey has earned her widespread recognition. She’s been named a Pioneer in Food and inducted into the Minnesota Women’s Business Hall of Fame. Beyond her own brand, she shares her expertise through board roles with Prospera Foods and Opportunity International Nicaragua. Before diving into business full time, Bastian worked as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. In 2011, she made the bold decision to leave health care and fully embrace entrepreneurship.
Together with her husband of 28 years, Bastian has not only built a thriving business but also raised two amazing children. Her story is one of vision, courage, and relentless drive—an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere.
Lisa Bragg
Author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion
Bragg helps leaders and businesses gain the recognition they deserve in a world where talent alone isn’t enough. Too often, professionals assume their work will speak for itself, only to find themselves overlooked. A former broadcast journalist turned entrepreneur, Bragg has worked with Fortune 500 companies, global associations, and industry leaders to help them amplify their success and increase their influence.
She is the author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion and a sought-after speaker across the U.S. and Canada. She teaches people how to claim credit for their work and turn visibility into new opportunities.
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