As a company dedicated to creating opportunities for women who blog, BlogHer loves finding speakers across a variety of niches – whether food, activism, parenting, business or myriad other genres. Each week we’re highlighting a few speakers who have been in the news, like this week’s Paula Gregorowicz and Liz Gumbinner. Read on for an introduction to these women before you attend their sessions at the conference.

Paula Gregorowicz
Paula runs a life and business coaching company, empowering women who want to propel ahead in their personal lives and careers, as well as those who are interested in starting a business, which is one reason BlogHer is thrilled she’s joining our “Bloggers are Pioneers in a Post-“Employee” World” panel. Paula was recently interviewed by about her role as a life and business coach, giving great tips for entrepreneurs. She is also a regular speaker in the Philadelphia metro area about becoming comfortable in your own skin, and taking charge of your career and relationships.

Liz Gumbinner
With experience on both sides of the fence, Liz Gumbinner joins our Brands and Bloggers panel. Liz was recently listed among Nielsen’s Power Mom 50 and was named by Forbes.com as one of ten “Mommy ‘Hood Gurus.” Her work on CoolMomPicks.com has been featured in magazines such as Time, Real Simple and Parents. Additionally, Liz was recently interviewed by NH public radio about blog regulations – all of which ties in to her expertise about brands and bloggers.

Paula and Liz will be speaking on Friday, July 24th in back-to-back sessions in BlogHer’s Business of You track. For the latest on transitioning your blog from hobby to business, come learn from the all-star women on these panels!