Business experience. Human perspective.

Heather brings more than 20 years of marketing experience. A Spelman College graduate and founder of Impact Hive, she has worked across marketing leadership, education and development, and practical business decision-making.

Her background includes seven years at L’Oréal, including serving as Director of Education & Development for Consumer-Packaged Goods. She also served as Vice President of Marketing at Sonny’s Car Wash Factory and held communications leadership responsibilities at European Wax Center. Her earlier experience includes Newell Rubbermaid, working across Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and Goody; Kao Corporation and Goldwell; Estée Lauder; and HairClub.

Her work has included sales training, marketing presentations, executive speechwriting, and emceeing companywide events at European Wax Center and HairClub. She has presented to sales and marketing teams, franchise owners, and corporate audiences.

Heather served as president of corporate Toastmasters chapters at Sonny’s and European Wax Center. Her approach combines engaging facilitation, clear communication, and practical exercises that connect ideas with focused next steps.

In the room, the aim is not simply to deliver a message. It is to make space for reflection, participation, and a useful conversation.

Through Impact Hive, Heather works at the intersection of brand strategy, marketing, and implementation. It is a separate business from her speaking practice, with its own scope and services.

Heather also founded AND STILL, an apparel brand shaped by lived wisdom, wit, and personal expression.