Article by Michael Carfrae
On November 21-22, 2025, Alter New Media brought together a select group of visionary leaders at a private luxury residence in Las Vegas for two days of deep, intentional dialogue on personal growth, professional evolution, and community impact, as part of Transformative CEOs, a Mastermind event held during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
On day one, entrepreneurs from diverse industries—including tech, human resources, digital marketing, fitness, and entertainment—convened to share stories of growth, resilience, and the pivotal moments that brought them to the Mastermind today. The topic was imposter syndrome, a reminder that even accomplished leaders still question their seat at the table.
Participants heard both personal and practical insights throughout the day: Dorian Wormsley spoke about his sober journey, Anna Oris explored confidence through intentional goal setting, father-and-son duo Roy and Cody Meyer gave a compelling presentation on AI optimization for transformation, Chera Leigh reflected on starting over, and Kate Walker closed the day with guidance on communication and leadership.
Day two put purpose into action with hands-on service in partnership with Dress for Success Southern Nevada. Yesterday’s Mastermind participants mentored local Las Vegas women navigating career transitions and economic reinvention through panel discussions, small-group discussions, and honest exchanges aimed at equipping them with the tools needed to help them in their next chapter.
The attendees had this to say about the experience:
“Today’s experience was a phenomenal meeting of great minds from different backgrounds. It’s important to connect with people outside of your expertise because their experiences and knowledge can rub off on you and elevate your own business and your own personal growth. Most of us were strangers, but we were all connected by a common goal of transformation. It was beautiful that everybody was welcoming and open to communication. As I looked around the room, we were all listening and present because there were gems each speaker gave that we could all take to elevate ourselves.”
- Dorian Wormsley
“Whenever you get this kind of group of people together, you bring in so many different perspectives. What I loved about the event was seeing not only the personal and professional impact, but the community impact, and how we can serve others better. Ending with this amazing event at Dress for Success was actually a reminder for us to put greater emphasis on what we’re doing. Lauren and Nadya put together another amazing event—we’ve been dear friends with them for quite a while, and we love their mission, love being part of it, and are thankful to be included.”
- Roy Meyer
“Seeing people from vastly different backgrounds come together, share their experiences, and be vulnerable really showed me how we can all grow because of one another. Especially when it comes to business, you can take what you have and build a business, no matter what card you’re given. The energy in the room was incredible—the quieter personalities, the larger personalities—they all brought something to the table. I learned something from everyone.”
- Cody Meyer
The mastermind was very powerful. I felt very connected to the people who were there. Everybody was so different, but they all had a moment when they could give up. I got confirmation that I’m going in the right direction. There were many stories that you had to set aside your pride and tell.
- Anna Oris
About Alter New Media
Alter New Media is a tech-driven marketing and media company that helps brands and leaders scale through visibility, innovation, and purpose. Serving over 1,000 clients globally, the company offers PR, influencer marketing, and strategic growth solutions at the intersection of technology and human connection.
