TEW Magazine

  In a profession shaped by constant change, effective leadership requires more than technical expertise. It demands adaptability, cultural awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships. For Karine Philippon , managing partner for California and Arizona at Forvis Mazars US , these qualities have been central to a career built across borders, industries, and leadership challenges. From relocating to the United States during the 2008 financial crisis to establishing a growing professional practice, Philippon’s journey reflects the value of embracing uncertainty. Her leadership philosophy combines professional excellence with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to helping others reach their potential. Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity Philippon began her career in France after graduating from Université Paris Dauphine. Although she initially focused on developing her accounting expertise, her curiosity about international markets encouraged her to pursue a profess...

  Education becomes truly transformative when it extends beyond textbooks and examinations to nurture confidence, character, and a sense of purpose. For Dr. Amanda Campbell Cooley , educational leadership is about creating environments where children feel valued, discover their potential, and develop the skills needed to make a meaningful difference in the world. Based in Laurel, Mississippi, Dr. Cooley has built her career around this vision. As Founder and Superintendent of Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center and Director of Greater Expectations Children Learning Center, she is advancing an approach to education that combines academic excellence, faith, literacy, and community engagement. From Personal Conviction to Educational Leadership Dr. Cooley’s commitment to education was shaped by her family’s strong belief in learning, integrity, and service. Although her grandparents had limited formal education, they regarded education as an essential inheritance for future ge...

  Entrepreneurship is often measured through growth, visibility, and financial success. For Dr. Sana AlBuainain , however, meaningful success begins somewhere deeper: with understanding who you are and what you are called to create. As the Founder of HerSoulBusiness , an executive coach, author, speaker, and strategic learning and development professional, Dr. AlBuainain brings together academic knowledge, coaching practice, spirituality, and lived experience. Her work encourages entrepreneurs and creative professionals to pursue achievement without disconnecting from their inner values. Building a Business from a Different Definition of Success HerSoulBusiness began in 2012, initially growing from Dr. AlBuainain’s coaching certification, social media reflections, and mentoring work with graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar. At the time, she was balancing professional responsibilities and motherhood while gradually recognizing that she wanted a different rhythm of ...

Real estate has become increasingly driven by technology, data, and speed. Yet behind every listing, relocation, and closing is a deeply personal decision: where someone will live, grow, rebuild, or begin again. For Alysia Stern , a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Sales Agent serving clients across New York, South Carolina, and Florida, that human dimension remains at the center of the profession. Recognized among Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women in Business and named by MSN as a Top Entrepreneur to Follow, Stern has built a career that extends beyond traditional real estate. As an author, podcast host, mentor, and founder of The Heroes Agents initiative, she uses storytelling and education to help people navigate change and imagine what their next chapter could look like. When a House Becomes Part of the Story Stern’s background as a storyteller strongly influences the way she approaches real estate. She views a home not simply as an asset, but as the setting for important mom...

  Manufacturing is entering an era where machines, data, networks, and people are more connected than ever. That connectivity creates enormous opportunities for efficiency and innovation, but it also introduces vulnerabilities that can affect production, supply chains, and business continuity. In this increasingly digital environment, cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern—it is part of the foundation of modern manufacturing. At the intersection of technology, security, and operational continuity stands Dr. Siraj Rahim , Deputy General Manager of Operational Technology & Information Security at MRF . With more than 23 years of experience across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and industrial environments, he has built his career around making digital transformation both secure and practical. Turning Technology into Business Resilience Dr. Rahim’s perspective was shaped by a career that began with a strong interest in servers, networks, and infrastructure. Over time, h...

  In a market where consumer technology often competes through specifications, speed, and features, Wenxi Qi is taking a different route. For the designer and entrepreneur, the future of technology is not only about what a device can do—it is also about what it means to the people who use it. Known as Vincy, Wenxi Qi is the Co-founder of PaniniClub , where she brings together industrial design, entrepreneurship, technology, and cultural storytelling to develop consumer electronics with a stronger human dimension. From Technology Design to Building a Business Based in Texas, Wenxi has worked across industries including railway inspection systems, AI-powered hardware, medical devices, and consumer electronics. These experiences taught her how to move emerging technologies from concepts and prototypes toward practical products. But her professional evolution also changed the questions she asked. Rather than focusing exclusively on whether a product could be improved technically, sh...