About BABL

BABL exists for one simple purpose: to advance prosperity for powerful women. We provide the connections and infrastructure needed to tap into transformational opportunities — whether it’s accessing the executive floor, striking deals, or launching businesses and passions.

Our founding story.

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Stephanie Vandenberg has been an executive in advertising and technology for more than two decades.

But as she grew in her career, she realized one thing never changed: Women were noticeably absent from the rooms where deals were being made.

She saw countless powerful women doing incredible things. And yet they lacked the access to the connections and moments that elevate careers and deliver transformational opportunities.

BABL was born from this idea: That powerful women need a platform. They don’t need another support group or empowerment network. They need a place for fellow female operators to gather and advance each other’s access.

Today, BABL has grown into the prosperity platform for powerful women, with over two hundred members across the globe.

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The BABL Team.

Stephanie Vandenberg

Founder & CEO, BABL
SVP of Partnerships, Brand Innovators
LinkedIn

Katie Secret

Partner & CGO, BABL
FOUNDER, SECRET ADVANTAGE
LinkedIn

Meet the BABL Board

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with short blonde hair, wearing a blue blazer and a silver necklace, against a plain background.

    Sheryl Goldstein

    EVP, Chief Industry Growth Officer
    IAB

    Founding Member of BABL
    LinkedIn

  • A woman with blonde, wavy hair, wearing a black blazer and jeans, smiling and sitting on a windowsill.

    Tamara Alessi

    CEO
    Mediaplus North America

    Founding Member of BABL
    LinkedIn

  • A woman with long black hair, wearing a black shirt, sitting indoors with a computer monitor in the background.

    Rose Steinberg

    Founder & CEO - Talent & Recruitment + Advisor
    People Obsessed

    Founding Member of BABL
    LinkedIn

  • Veronica Appleton, Ph.D.

    SVP, US Impact & Equity, CSR & Strategic Partnerships
    Publicis Groupe


    Linkedin

  • A smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer, standing in front of a light-colored background.

    Susan Kravitz

    Head of Commercial Partnerships, Americas
    SeenThis

    Founding Member of BABL
    LinkedIn

  • Jenn Chen

    CEO, Founding Partner
    Element 79 Partners


    Linkedin

  • A professional woman with curly brown hair wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, smiling in a modern office with large windows, cityscape, and indoor plants.

    Debbie Wogan

    Global Head of Partnerships
    Brandlight

    Founding Member of BABL
    Linkedin

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