MEET THE TEAM

PORTER RANCH
WOMEN INITIATIVE

Ladies of Porter Ranch Founders

Shanti Hoffman – CEO

Andrea Ledezma – Chief Operating Officer

Asiah Collins – President

XiXi Yang – Chief Marketing Officer

Kristina Oropeza – Chief Digital Officer

Cheyenne Davis – Vice President

MARINA
MIDDLETON

CEO & OWNER

Marina Middleton, Co-Owner & CEO of Create &
Cultivate, is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker,
business strategist, podcast host, as well as a mother and
wife. As an Egyptian immigrant, Middleton faced a
myriad of obstacles moving to the US, ultimately setting
the stage for a remarkable career focused on uplifting
female leaders in all business categories. Marina’s
strategic business acumen was further honed through
her work with major media brands like Yahoo and
Tumblr, where she developed digital media campaigns
for major global and Fortune 500 brands.

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5 WAYS TO
CREATE & CULTIVATE

THE PRESS

"The ultimate conference for
women everywhere."

"Create & Cultivate has grown into a
cult favorite, pop culture phenomenon
for millennial women."

"Create & Cultivate continues to attract
world class brands as it hosts thousands
of millennial women nationwide."

"Create & Cultivate brings an A-list lineup
of panelists that don't mince words when
it comes to talking about the ups and
downs of entrepreneurship."

"The colorfully curated, Instagramable
event took place in Los Angeles on
Saturday and tickets sold out almost
instantly, as it often does since its
inauguration in 2012."

"Create & Cultivate is the hub for brands
looking to engage with a female millennial
audience and the influencers they love."

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