If you follow Gilkey Co. on Instagram, you’d know that locally farmed ingredients aren’t just for food. You’ll also discover that the brand’s founder and farmer’s daughter Taylor Gilkey Laird has a powerful story to tell - and is inspiring countless others along the way.

While many know Shayna Telesmanic as Chef Shayna from her segment on ABC30, this Fierce Femme has been busy cooking up lots of exciting new concepts - and we’re here for it. Mom of two, owner of a popular kids cooking school for the last 10 years, creator of Supper Club, and author of Food for You with another book coming soon, Shayna seamlessly keeps it all together while serving up goodness for her friends, family, and fellow mamas.

When meeting Nicole Justice of Arch Haus of Brows, a few things stand out: her taste in fashion, her #positivevibes, and of course, her killer brows. Fresno born and bred - and recent girlboss turned momboss to sweet son, Atticus - Nicole brought a new brow studio to the Valley, and has since grown her business, her family, and her team.

Some might refer to Betsy Hays and Jan Edwards as “legendary.” We wouldn’t disagree. These two ladies are veterans of the media and communications scene, now teaching up-and-coming media and marketing professionals at California State University, Fresno. While both of these #FierceFemmes focus on educating the next generation, they are also passionate about their work as consultants for one of the largest women’s events in the Valley - the Central California Women’s Conference.

As soon as Jennifer “Jenny” Kasparian Hoekstra discovered barre training while living in Southern California, she was hooked. Upon returning to her hometown of Fresno and coming to the realization that the Central Valley was missing this workout, she took matters into her own hands. She left her career as a nurse, took a leap of faith, and opened her own studio with the help of her daughter Lauren Hoekstra as manager.

Meet Theanna Stevens, Ellena Woodhams, and Quianna Rolston -- the powerhouse mother-daughter trio behind Fresno Acura. Mom Theanna is the dealership’s Owner, while Ellena “Elle” serves as Compliance and Outreach Director and Quianna works as Sales Manager.

With her sister as a partner and a boho vibe made for today’s bride, this designer is making her mark on the wedding world.

Life is sweet for this boss babe who has built an ice cream cult following with her husband.

This Fierce Femme may have learned some tricks from her photographer father, but her talent is totally singular.

By day, mom-of-two Jenny Pardini helps others as a therapist for individuals struggling with eating disorders. By night, she takes on a different role, cooking up a storm with husband and “culinary genius” Jimmy Pardini and their family for their hit blog, Umami and Us.

This jewelry designer managed to transform a handmade hair clip business into an ever-growing bauble empire.