Karen Riley-Love took a hyper-local wedding business rooted in one Florida barrier island and turned it into a nationally recognized brand—earning Business of the Year (twice), a spot on the U.S. Chamber’s CO—100 list of America’s top small businesses, and a feature in First for Women magazine.

In this session, she’ll share how consistent customer experience, local collaboration, and intentional digital storytelling helped her grow from a grassroots business into a scalable, award-winning brand. Attendees will learn how to position their work for recognition, turn local reputation into national visibility, and use press and awards to build trust, generate leads, and grow online.