HousingWire / Byline
Authority Compounds on LinkedIn. Absence Compounds, Too.
A clear LinkedIn presence can help mortgage leaders earn referral partners’ confidence before their first conversation.
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Moxie Creative Studios / In the spotlight
Featured.
From the stage to the stories worth sharing, a look at the people, places, and moments Moxie helps bring into focus.
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News10NBC · WHEC / TV interview
On Air: How Women Market Their Power.
On Rochester in Focus, Stephanie and author Maisha Beard explore how women can own their power and make it visible.
HousingWire / Byline
AI Makes Anyone Visible. Authority Is the New Scarcity.
A distinct point of view and lived expertise build trust amid AI-generated sameness, argues this HousingWire byline.
WROC News 8 / News coverage
Kiva Rochester Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Small Businesses.
Quoted by WROC, Stephanie calls for community-minded leadership as Kiva Rochester celebrates a decade of expanding access to capital.
HousingWire / Byline
The Decision Happens Online Now, but the Leaders Aren’t There.
Prospects form opinions online before the first call. Leaders can make their credibility easier to find.
mPower · Mortgage Bankers Association / Conference
Featured Speaker on Executive Visibility.
At MBA’s capital markets conference, Stephanie shared a framework for executive positioning, earned trust, and strategic visibility with mortgage leaders.
Toronto Stock Exchange / Event video
Closed the Market with Women in PR North America.
Stephanie joined Women in PR North America at the Toronto Stock Exchange to close the market and celebrate the WorkWell Conference and awards launch.
She Rises Studios / Byline
Beauty as a Power Move: Designing an Iconic Image
An intentional image can communicate expertise, helping women enter every room with visible authority.
News10NBC · WHEC / News coverage
Featured Speaker, Business Shower Networking Expo.
News10NBC spotlights Stephanie as a speaker and Moxie as co-host of a Rochester expo focused on practical training and greater visibility for entrepreneurs.
Scope Shift Podcast / Podcast · Ep. 24
Merging Storytelling and Strategy to Cut Through the Noise
On Scope Shift, data-driven strategy, emotional storytelling, and technology come together to help brands connect with the right audience.
WXXI Public Media / Live recording
Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon, Live from the WXXI Studio.
A live WXXI gathering brought entrepreneurs together to explore growth through relationships, reputation, revenue, and rest, coordinated by Stephanie.
High Vibe Table Talks / Podcast · Ep. 116
Trusting the Universe: Stephanie Armstrong’s Leap from Corporate Marketer to the Aligned Entrepreneur
In conversation with Merchon, Stephanie traces her path from corporate marketing to Moxie, reflecting on how alignment and reinvention shape her leadership.
Greater Rochester Chamber / Press release
Business Shower Networking Expo Returns.
The Chamber spotlights Moxie as co-producer of a Rochester expo designed to equip founders with practical tools, stronger connections, and momentum.
TechXY Turbo / Video podcast
Brand Power, Bold Moves, and the Role of Tech in Marketing.
Brand strategy, storytelling, and technology can work together to help creative businesses grow with lasting impact, Stephanie shares on TechXY Turbo.
Monroe County / Press conference
MWBE Certification Program Launch.
Monroe County’s MWBE certification program launched with Stephanie in attendance, aiming to open more public-contract opportunities to local businesses.
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The Pivot Point
Commanding the Room
One of six featured speakers covering Creating an Authentic Hook, Commanding the Room, and Digital Clarity Over Hype.
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CNY Women’s Summit
Future-Proofing Your Career
A main-stage panel on AI, emerging technology, and personal branding.
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NY Tech Summit 2026
Presented by CXtec and TERACAI, this summit brought together IT leaders and technology partners to explore emerging technology and business strategy. Stephanie participated in a program covering AI, resilient infrastructure, cybersecurity, and leading through change.
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The Pivot Point
Personal brand and professional presence shaped this cross-industry conversation. Stephanie joined fellow speakers to explore authentic storytelling, communicating with confidence, and building influence and career opportunities online and in person.
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CNY Women’s Summit 2026
Staying relevant in a changing professional world was the focus of “Future-Proofing Your Career.” Alongside fellow panelists, Stephanie explored how AI, emerging technology, and personal branding can help professionals adapt and position themselves for new opportunities.
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Women of Color Summit 2026
Embodied leadership and strategic visibility came together in “The Alchemy of Presence.” Through Stephanie’s 5 V’s Framework, workshop participants explored how vision, values, voice, visuals, and vibration can shape a personal brand that reflects who they are and how they lead.
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Women of Color Summit 2025
Stephanie took the keynote stage at the Women of Color Summit, hosted by Eleversity and Partners in Community Development.
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Women Empowering Women Conference
“Elevate Your Presence” focused on building a personal brand on LinkedIn. Stephanie shared strategies for communicating unique value, creating thought leadership content, and making connections that support professional growth.
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EmpowerHER Expo
At LeChase’s inaugural expo, Stephanie joined local leaders to share experiences and practical advice on business, balance, and professional growth. The event connected women across industries, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Rochester Breast Cancer Coalition.
Awards
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2026 / Rochester Business Journal
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Finalist
2025 Inclusive Leadership Award Finalist
Greater Rochester Chamber
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Distinction
2026 Women of Distinction
NYS Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson
138th Assembly District
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Women Touching the World Award
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Hosting
Host for Kazakh Filmmakers
US State Department
Events Produced
Events Produced
RAWNY
Community-centered events that create real impact.
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Events Produced
Queen of Hearts Casino Night
A fundraiser people look forward to, and a funding engine for kids who would otherwise sit out the season.
View the projectInaugural · January 24, 2023
Upstate New York MWBE Summit
View eventSecond annual · January 25, 2024
Upstate NY Supplier Diversity Summit
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