Inspirational Entrepreneur of The Year

Emily Hartstone is a dedicated professional with over 10+ years of experience in business management, events, sales, and marketing. As the Founder and CEO of From The Hart Management, LLC and Gifts From The Hart, LLC, as well as the Founder of EmPOWERThePATIENTS, Emily's work focuses on helping non-profits and change-driven organizations achieve the beautiful intersection where purpose and profit align.

Her commitment to her clients and projects is evident in her passion for empowering them to make a positive impact on the world. Despite facing daily battles with Cancer and severe Graves disease, her spirit remains uncrushed. Multiple surgeries, hospitalizations, and dark nights of the soul have only strengthened her mission: to empower the next generation of movement-makers with the strategy, tools, and guidance they need to change the world, one heart-centered decision at a time.

In her daily role, Emily oversees the operations of her various companies while using her inspiring story to motivate and mentor young entrepreneurs. She is dedicated to sharing her experiences to inspire others to persevere and never give up. Despite her inability to eat whole food since October of 2021 due to surgeries related to severe bone loss in her face from leukemia, Emily continues to work tirelessly every day to pursue her goals and follow her dreams.