GladysMezrahi, was born and raised in Colombia, whereshe launched her entrepreneurial journey with Advanced Cosmetics, acompany she successfully led for 15 years before selling it to a major skincarecorporation. Her career then evolved into Private Wealth Management at PioneerInternational, but her true calling emerged through her passion for MarketingThrough Events. This led to the creation of Indigo Events, where shehas worked with prominent clients including Visa, the Miami International BookFair, the Related Group, The Disney Institute, the Organization of American States,the Museum of Modern Art in Colombia, Komatsu, Aish, among others.
Gladysis also known today as the founder and driving force behind The Power of theHeels Foundation, an international movement and non-profit organizationdedicated to empowering young women and girls through education, mentorship,and opportunity. The foundation empowers women and young girls to own their voices,elevate their value, and transform their lives and their communities. Gladys,has championed a more inclusive and equitable world for women. As a boldadvocate and mentor, she breaks barriers and opens doors through advocacy,narrative building, partnerships and collaborations, always driven by one corebelief: when women rise, communities thrive.
Hercommitment to impact extends far beyond the boardroom. Gladys has raised over$5 million for children in need, championed non-profits such as JAFCO, WIZO, WOMENS FUND MIAMI-DADEamong many others. She served as PastPresident of NAWBO, and was publicly elected as Commissioner for theCity of Aventura. She is also the co-founder of B2E, an educationalseminar program, and launched the Aventura Chapter of Pandemic of Loveduring the COVID-19 crisis to connect resources with those in need.
Herwork and influence have been recognized in various media, and she was named oneof the 2016 International Business Women of the Year by the Organization ofWomen in International Trade. She was also honored with a Florida SenateProclamation and received the Event Marketing of the Year award.
Gladysis the award-winning author of “More Wow and Less Oops” and co-author ofthe bestselling leadership book “Sumarium – Liderazgo Efectivo.” As theco-host of the TV show “El Poder de los Tacones”, airing on RCNInternacional, she was able to bring powerful stories and timely issues tothousands of viewers, amplifying the voices of women making a difference.
Shehas been appointed to serve as a Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and memberon theAdvisory Board of the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & TourismManagement, continuing to mentor the next generation of women in the eventindustry and leaders who are shaping a more inclusive future.
Throughall her professional success, Gladys considers her greatest accomplishment tobe her family. Raising two incredible children, Debbie and Nessim, and fivebeautiful grandchildren alongside her husband Samuel, her partner of over 40years.
