Cynthia Barnes

Founder and CEO

I spent 20 years building frameworks that made other people rich.

Sales methodologies that became "company best practices." Training programs that got renamed and rolled out without my name attached. Revenue strategies that showed up in Brad's promotion announcement while I got a 2.3% raise and a note about "executive presence."

I documented everything. Exposed the math. Calculated the extraction.

$847,000.

That's the average lifetime wage gap for a Black woman in corporate America. Not a metaphor. Not a feeling. An invoice that never got paid.

So I stopped asking for raises. Started building infrastructure.

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What I do now:

I build the sales architecture for Black women executives exiting corporate—so they can convert 20+ years of extracted expertise into high-ticket consulting contracts.

No pitching. No shrinking. No explaining your worth to people who've never had to prove theirs.

We don't coach. We build:
→ The offer that positions your expertise for C-Suite buyers
→ The pricing model that kills hourly rates forever
→ The proof assets that sell before you get on a call
→ The pipeline that fills your calendar without "networking"
→ The IP protection that ensures your frameworks stay yours

90 days. Proof to pipeline. Your expertise finally has your name on it.

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This is for you if:

↳ You've built frameworks inside companies that got attributed to someone else
↳ You left (or you're leaving) and you're done being the secret weapon
↳ You have 15-25 years of expertise but no language to sell it
↳ You're tired of courses that teach theory—you want assets built
↳ You understand that Brad isn't the problem; the system is—and you're ready to build outside of it

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This is NOT for you if:

↳ You're looking for mindset work, mantras, or manifestation
↳ You want someone to convince you your expertise has value
↳ You're still hoping the company will "finally see" you
↳ You need hand-holding through basic business decisions
↳ You think "putting yourself out there" is a strategy

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I'm not here to help you get a seat at their table.

I'm here to help you build your own—and send them the invoice.

The Exit Architecture™
Black Women's Wealth Lab™

Thank You; It's True.™

* Founded NAWSP to offer executive-level consultation and develop DEI-specific strategies tailored for various industries, serving both U.S.-based and international clients.
* Advised C-Suite Leadership on optimal strategies to achieve short- and long-term objectives, sharing insights on trends, best practices, and their potential impacts on business models.
* Conducted Organizational Assessments to identify areas of improvement and recommended enhanced policies, processes, and procedures to clients.
* Developed and Facilitated Customized Curriculums focusing on recruitment and retention for over 50 organizations nationally and internationally.
* Implemented Employee Training and Development Programs to foster skill enhancement and professional growth.
* Established Performance Metrics and Measurement Systems to assess employee productivity and effectiveness.
* Orchestrated DE&I Roadmaps, aligning organizational goals with actionable diversity initiatives.
Increased Representation of underrepresented populations by 64% through targeted recruiting and mentorship programs.
* Conducted Equity Analysis across the entire employment life cycle, including recruitment, retention, interviews, performance evaluations, and separations.
* Developed ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to promote inclusivity and address specific employee needs and concerns.
* Managed Talent and Succession Planning Programs to ensure organizational continuity and growth.
* Promoted a Positive and Inclusive Organizational Culture, enhancing team member engagement and productivity.
* Focused on Risk Management to mitigate potential organizational challenges and disruptions.
* Delivered Value by creating customized curricula and training for multiple industries, enhancing organizational capability and adaptability.
* Shared Industry Insights on current and emerging trends, enabling clients to adapt and innovate in their respective domains.

Founder & CEO, GirlzWhoSell|Chief Growth Officer|2X Gold Stevie Award Winner|Top 50 Women|Author|DE&I and Active Aging Advocate|VC Investor|Keynote Speaker|CHIEF Member|Entrepreneur|Women in Sales Champion|#SellLikeAGirl

With over three decades of global enterprise sales and executive leadership experience, Heidi Solomon-Orlick is a powerhouse of impact, innovation, and inclusion. A proven veteran in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, she has generated over $1.5 billion in revenue throughout her career and created thousands of jobs worldwide, helping communities thrive while redefining what global leadership looks like.

Heidi’s professional journey is deeply intertwined with her passion for advocacy. As a champion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and active aging, she has consistently used her voice and platform to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and elevate underserved voices. Her purpose-driven leadership is both visionary and unapologetically human.

In 2020, Heidi founded GirlzWhoSell, an organization committed to democratizing the male-dominated professional sales industry. As Founder & CEO, she is committed to building a diverse pipeline of early-stage female B2B sales talent, with a special emphasis on supporting young women from underrepresented communities. GirlzWhoSell Academy delivers training, mentorship, scholarships, experiential learning, and career readiness programs for college and high school-aged women who seek economic independence and purpose-driven careers.

Heidi is also a celebrated author. Her 2022 release of Heels to Deals: How Women Are Dominating in Business-to-Business Sales, is an award-winning anthology amplifying the voices of over 30 diverse women who are reshaping the global B2B sales landscape. The book earned her a Silver Stevie Award for Book of the Year in 2024, adding to her already impressive Stevie Award accolades, including Gold Stevie Awards for Women of the Year in Sales and Worldwide Sales Executive of the Year, and a Bronze Stevie Award for Women Helping Women.

Heidi recently released her debut children's book I Have a Voice:  A Book of Listening.  Geared towards children ages 4-9, the book teaches children how to identify, listen to and honor their inner voice, and encourages them to use their voice for good in the world.  Two more picture books are currently in development.

Heidi was featured in Top Sales Magazine, listed in Top 100 Women Magazine, and named to Demandbase’s Top 100 Women in Sales in 2022 - 2024. She earned recognition on Sales Collective’s Women in Sales to Follow list in 2024 and is a 2x ranked in the Top 50 Women Leaders of New Hampshire by Women We Admire. 

Top skills: Enterprise sales, business process outsourcing, community builder, mentor and fire starter 🔥

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