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Spotlight on Success highlights leaders and innovators who are making things happen in the business world. Each interview shares down-to-earth insights and practical ideas that people can try right away.

These conversations give readers a real window into how experienced leaders think, adapt, and grow. They talk about what’s worked for them, what they’ve learned, and the moments that pushed their businesses forward. Their stories and advice give other business owners something solid to work with — the kind of guidance that helps you move ahead with more clarity and confidence.

Spotlight on Success is an interview series created by David Levine of I Am Your Virtual Professional. Its purpose is to amplify the voices of today’s business leaders. Each interview provides actionable insights that readers can implement immediately. No fluff, just practical wisdom that enables individuals to move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Company Rebecca Kowalsky Photography
Role Accomplished Photographer | Educator | Judaica Fine Art Creator
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-kowalsky-8b22703/
Company Website https://imagesthroughtime.com/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebeccakophoto/?hl=en

Rebecca Kowalsky is an Israel-based photographer and educator known for capturing meaningful life moments with calm precision and care. She works with families, communities, and organizations to document events such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, business gatherings, and family portraits in a way that feels natural and unforced. Based in Efrat, she brings decades of experience and a people-centered approach that helps clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. In addition to photography, she creates Judaica fine art products designed for both personal use and special occasions. Rebecca is also a photography educator, leading private and group workshops that support skill development in a warm, encouraging environment.

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Company AMERIKIDS PRODUCTIONS
Role CEO
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-rogoff-a023934/
Company Website https://www.amerikids.com
Series Trailer Bird Woman Sacajawea

Lynn Rogoff is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, WGA-nominated writer, and CEO of Amerikids Productions. As a professor at NYIT and creator of the award-winning AI-enhanced series Bird Woman: Sacajawea, she works at the intersection of Indigenous storytelling, emerging technology, and education. Her work has won 12 international film festivals and streams globally on platforms including Amazon Prime, Herflix, and Red Nation TV. Her Interactive Character Chatbots, developed with Israel-based D-ID, demonstrate how AI can preserve culture rather than replace it.

Who Should You Nominate?

  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company Erin Herman, LLC.
Role Leadership Strategist & Keynote Speaker
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-herman-97832217/
Company Website https://www.theerinherman.com/

Erin Herman is a keynote speaker and leadership strategist who helps organizations and women leaders navigate change with courage, clarity, and humanity. Drawing on two decades of global leadership experience, including senior roles at the United Nations and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC, she delivers bold, relatable messages that turn real life into real leadership impact.

Who Should You Nominate?

  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company Excel on Fire
Role Excel Developer & Consultant
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozdata/
Company Website https://ozdusoleil.com/
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@OzduSoleilDATA/videos

Oz du Soleil an Excel expert and educator, is best known for advancing better data practices through practical, hands-on teaching. A Microsoft Excel MVP since 2015, he specializes in data clean and workflow design that improves accuracy and confidence in reporting. His work emphasizes Power Query, formulas, formatting, data tracking, and introductory VBA, always grounded in real world use cases. He has taught Excel internationally, including in countries such as Bulgaria, Brazil, Australia, Amsterdam, London,  and at the Excel World Championships. His LinkedIn Learning courses extend this approach, helping professionals build durable Excel skills they can apply immediately.

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  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company Marketing with Sara
Role LinkedIn Coach
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-royf/
Company Website www.sararoyf.com

I first used LinkedIn more than 10 years ago to scale a nonprofit from just 1 to 120 universities, and to raise more than $1M. I did this all organically, without spending a dime on paid marketing. Today, I leverage this skillset to teach consultants how to use LinkedIn marketing to grow their businesses. My business motto is: You’re not on LinkedIn to go viral. You’re on LinkedIn to find clients! I have helped more than 100 consultants use LinkedIn to find clients. I live in Tel Aviv, Israel with my husband, 1-year old baby, Liam, and dog, Quentin.

Who Should You Nominate?

  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company Trexin Consulting
Role Chief Security Officer
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapetansky/
Company Website https://www.trexin.com

Glenn Kapetansky is a technology and security leader who helps organizations build durable systems, teams, and governance models across complex environments. With more than 20 years of experience, he has advised senior executives and led teams across the full delivery lifecycle, from strategy and architecture through operations, financials, and compliance. His work spans healthcare, finance, energy, consumer products, and telecommunications. Glenn’s current focus includes agile management, data protection, and audit and regulatory compliance. He is a repeat recipient of Bell Labs’ Arno Penzias Award and holds certifications including CISSP, CISA, and CDPSE.

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  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company RockStar Consulting
Role Author and Coach
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdfish/
Company Website https://www.davidjpfisher.com/

David J.P. Fisher helps modern sales teams succeed by combining social selling with authentic, relationship-driven engagement. The author of 12 books, including best-sellers Hyper-Connected Selling and Networking in the 21st Century, he teaches professionals how to build trust, create opportunity, and generate results by being both social and strategic in how they sell.

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  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company DS Bellinger Consulting LLC
Role Fractional Sales Manager
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnasmithbellinger/
Company Website https://www.askdsb.com/

Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger helps business owners turn conversations into consistent cash flow. As a Fractional Sales Manager with decades of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience, she builds the structure, strategy, and confidence teams need to sell with clarity instead of pressure. A sought-after speaker and author, she teaches leaders how to grow leaders and create revenue on purpose — not by accident.

Who Should You Nominate?

  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company GLM Accounting & The Networking Navigator
Role Business Strategist
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/gosche/
Company Website https://thenetworkingnavigator.mvsite.app/

Tom Gosche is a Business Strategist at GLM Accounting and the founder of The Networking Navigator, a weekly system that guides professionals to more strategic, relationship-driven networking. He helps business owners gain clarity, increase referrals, and build stronger, more profitable connections.

Who Should You Nominate?

  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company No Shame On U
Role Founder
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-ament-forman-3b104823/
Company Website https://www.noshameonu.org/

Founded by Miriam Ament Forman — a Barnard College alumna with a graduate degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University — No Shame On U is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and ensuring no one struggles alone. Through workshops, school programs, and community education, the organization equips people with the tools and support they need to understand, cope, and connect.

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  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
Company Creative Smart Contractors
Role co-Founder
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmarcnathan/
Company Website https://creativesmartcontractors.com/

Helping real estate investors maximize ROI with efficient, high-quality rehabs and rental turnovers. At Creative Smart Contractors, we handle the entire process—so you save time, reduce headaches, and boost profits. Let’s build your next success story together.

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  • Leaders doing meaningful work
  • People with insights others can learn from
  • Voices worth elevating
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