Description:
Power is not about becoming someone else. It's about returning to who you've always been and choosing to lead from that place.
Brief description: Alexis Meruelo is a dynamic business leader, philanthropist, and advocate for women's empowerment. As chief vision and purpose officer of Meruelo Group, she leads corporate social responsibility initiatives in the hospitality industry. Alexis also launched a women's leadership conference, The Business of Her, to equip women with the tools, connections, and confidence they need to lead in business and in life. Alexis coaches and mentors hundreds of young women, focused on empowering them to step into leadership roles by cultivating inner confidence and self-worth. Drawing from her own journey, Alexis mentors women to not only set bold goals, but also to take action, write a focused career plan, and own their power.A proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame, with both BBA and MBA degrees, Alexis serves on the boards of the Hospitality Charitable Foundation and the Notre Dame Institute for Latino Studies and was named a United States-Spain Council Young Leader in 2025.
Review Quotes:
"Alexis pours her heart and life experiences into this book. It's a powerful guide for young women and girls who are ready to break past limiting beliefs, aim higher, seek out mentors, and step boldly into their power."
-Nely Galán, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way
"A timely, empowering guide for women ready to move beyond self-doubt and into rooms where decisions, influence, and impact are made."
-Courtney Spritzer, co-founder of Entreprenistas
"Alexis is doing important work to empower women to embrace leadership, confidence, and self-worth. I appreciate the meaningful conversations her book sparks about women stepping into their power and pursuing their goals."
-Amina AlTai, executive coach, speaker, and USA Today Best-Selling Author of The Ambition Trap
"Alexis's book is a must-read for young girls, women, and allies of inclusion. Finding your authentic voice and confidence is vital for all. Alexis's message is inspiring, empowering, and uplifting. This book will not only help to elevate your professional career, but also elevate the case for inclusion and opportunity. The numbers are there, and the moment is now."
-Cid Wilson, president & CEO, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)