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.

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

Stephanie Vandenberg

FOUNDER & CEO, BABL

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Katie Secret

Katie Secret

PARTNER & CGO, BABL
FOUNDER, SECRET ADVANTAGE

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Meet the BABL Board

Sheryl Goldstein

Sheryl Goldstein

EVP, Chief Industry Growth Officer
IAB
Founding Member of BABL

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Tamara Alessi

Tamara Alessi

CEO
Mediaplus North America
Founding Member of BABL

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Rose Steinberg

Rose Steinberg

Founder & CEO - Talent & Recruitment + Advisor
People Obsessed
Founding Member of BABL

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Veronica Appleton, Ph.D.

Veronica Appleton, Ph.D.

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

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Susan Kravitz

Susan Kravitz

Head of Commercial Partnerships, Americas
SeenThis
Founding Member of BABL

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Jenn Chen

Jenn Chen

CEO, Founding Partner
Element 79 Partners

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Debbie Wogan

Debbie Wogan

Global Head of Partnerships
Brandlight
Founding Member of BABL

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