Founder

Mariah Oliver is the CEO and Founder of Boss Babe Network. As you may assume, she loves to connect with the amazing people in the Indianapolis community and beyond — whether that’s through collaboration, partnership, or even leisure.

Mariah Oliver is also the CEO of Behind the Screen Marketing (www.btsmarketing.org), a marketing agency with “the little people” in mind. BTS Marketing works with small to mid-size companies that may not have the largest marketing budget, but are ready to invest in quality marketing such as branding and design, social media content and management, event marketing, and more.

When she's not busy servicing clients, she's busy heading operations at Boss Babe Network, an Indianapolis-based organization that serves as a resource hub for professional women. Whether she’s curating a variety of social and professional events for boss babes or managing BBN’s digital content — she always makes sure she leaves time for self-care, travel, and fun.

VP, Advisory Board Member

Whitney Grimes is passionate about all things women and business, and she's also the older sister/ trusted advisor of the founder, so she was a natural choice for the Vice President of our Network. She's a proud Indiana University Alum, where she studied Marketing and International Business. As a Business and Integration Arch Analyst at Accenture, she leads companies in selecting and integrating technology to aid them in staying current and increasing efficiency.

She's married to her husband Andy of 12+ years with whom she shares their two beautiful children, Cameron and Emery. If you're a Boss Babe OG you've likely seen them running around at a few events. You may also recognize her from her blog, Yes, It's a Mom Blog, which she started during the pandemic where she shares her life experiences and advice on navigating motherhood, marriage, and career by encouraging women to hold on to their personal identity throughout it all.

If you see her at an event, she'll likely be running around like a madwoman, but don't let that stop you from pulling her to the side to introduce yourself, and telling her what you do.

Advisory Board Member

Natalie Smith is a recent graduate of Ball State University, where she studied Public Relations and Event Management. Natalie’s passion gears more towards event management as she has interned and worked with local event venues. Natalie is currently working full-time as the Program and Events Coordinator at the Innovation Connector in Muncie, IN.

Aside from that role, she enjoys working alongside Mariah Oliver and the board members of Boss Babe Network. She says the connections she has made through this organization are "life-changing and extremely influential." She originally started out with Boss Babe as an intern in 2021 and never left! Natalie loves to support entrepreneurs - not only in her full-time career but through the Boss Babe Network as well. Natalie also spends time working on her own upcoming small business, Blessed Red Collection, making custom drinkware, apparel, car accessories, and much more.

Advisory Board Member

Brittany Horne is a born and raised Hoosier who devoted her early career to helping students realize their dreams through postsecondary education and career development. Brittany is a proud IUPUI Jaguar, which led her to an industry she's called home for almost a decade. Her time in higher education has allowed her to impact the field statewide and nationally through her roles and positions in student affairs professional associations. Brittany is a past Indy Best and Brightest finalist for her role at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

She recently joined the Common App as Director of the Executive Office A national nonprofit that supports students all over the globe in accessing a college education. As a boss, she's a content creator and blogger under her brand Authenticating Beauty. As a recent bride, and co-founder of Indy Black Brides, an organization that aims to make the journey easier and connect women locally with the vendors and support needed.

Oh, can’t forget that she loves a good brunch (#thebrunchqueen👑)! And, dining by the beach is even better!

Advisory Board Member

Rebecca Bormann is a highly accomplished sales leader with 20+ years in business development/sales for global technology organizations. In 2022, she founded Rebecca Bormann Consulting, LLC to help passionate, ambitious professionals and business owners thrive with their sales and business growth goals. Throughout her career, she has led, developed, and mentored high-performing sales professionals in all stages of their careers. She has served clients from SMBs to enterprises in every industry from manufacturing, retail, professional services, healthcare, and government sectors.

Rebecca loves creating community and connection and empowering everyone to reach their full potential. It’s one of her favorite things about BBN! She feels a powerful call to help advance equity and inclusion for women and minorities in business and is actively involved in the community. In addition to being an Advisory Board Member for The Boss Babe Network and The Shift Up Foundation, she is an Emeritus Board Member and former President of Women & Hi Tech & The Brandon Foundation. Rebecca is also actively engaged in several other community organizations including The Startup Ladies, Pass The Torch For Women Foundation, Women 4 Change, Indy Maven, and Heartland Church.

Rebecca is a fur mom to two Cocker Spaniels. She loves spending time with her pups outside while tinkering in her flower gardens. She is a travel lover and is always excited to explore someplace new, meet interesting folks, and learn about their cultures and heritage.

Be sure to go say hi when you see Rebecca at BBN events or out and about in Indy!

Advisory Board Member

Mira Bell is a Massage Therapist and the owner of More Life Plus Massage Therapy. Being in practice for over 20 years, Health and Wellness is clearly her primary passion.

She graduated as valedictorian of her Massage Therapy class and worked in a spa for 16 years until she came to the realization that she had what it takes to be her own BOSS. When she took that leap of faith, her Massage Therapy practice took off like a rocket even through a pandemic.

Holding a seat on the board of The Boss Babe Network has truly become a passion project for her because she believes in the power of networking and building a community of like-minded individuals.

You will see Mira at most of The Boss Babe Network events. Her warm demeanor and dedication to helping women navigate through this entrepreneurial maze make Mira an invaluable contact for all who cross her path. She will always meet you with tips, ideas, and encouraging words.

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Nieasha Parker Richardson, DNP is a native of Indianola, MS.

She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Mississippi Valley State University. She served as Miss MVSU 1998-1999. Dr. Richardson, DNP graduated from the first class of the Accelerated BSN Program at IUPUI. She worked as an Intensive Care Nurse for 3 years prior to entering Ball State University, where she earned her Master of Science Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Maryville University is where Dr. Richardson, DNP earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice.

Dr. Richardson, DNP has practiced as a Surgical Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Housecall Nurse Practitioner, and Virtual Care Nurse Practitioner.

As of March 2021, Dr. Richardson, DNP partnered with American Behavioral Counseling and provides medication management for patients with mental health conditions and addiction medicine for their clients via Premier Total Healthcare. Dr. Richardson, DNP also owns Premier Elite. Premier Elite offers IV therapy which is used to optimize well-being.

Dr. Richardson, DNP created, and developed the Community ProCare at Home Department of the Community Health Network, in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Richardson is the owner of Premier Healthcare Consultants. They specialize in assisting hospital systems and medical practices implement Home Based Patient Care Programs (Housecall Practices).

She is an active member of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Dr. Richardson has been married to Isaac for 22 years. They have an 18-year-old son, Jacob, and an 8-year-old daughter, Savannah. Dr. Richardson and her family currently reside in Fishers, IN.

Advisory Board Member

Rebeca "Bash" Barron is an event stylist, who has worked in the industry for 10 years but started Bash By Barron in 2020. Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a wedding planner but also throw the best parties in town. As my business kept growing, I just knew that my passion was to create an experience and the bash of a lifetime for my clients in whatever capacity they needed me to. This is why I have taken courses and steps necessary to better myself and be able to offer a variety of services ranging from balloon styling to bartending or full wedding planning.

Outside of work, I’m a single mom of two girls, Kassandra & Lucia who support me in every way possible including coming to work at events with me. It is so important that my babes see the hard work and dedication that goes into accomplishing your goals and how sweet the reward can be, but also the importance of leaning on other women when needed to get you there.

At events, you will more likely see me running around between set-ups and coordinating, can't wait to party with you all!