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Join us for WBC's Women's Capital Summit
May 21-22, 2025 • New York
The WBC Women’s Capital Summit aims to provide valuable insights into the world of capital, offering a deep understanding of its dynamics, strategic relevance at different stages of a company’s growth, and the effective utilization of capital resources.
Founder & CEO, Synergy International | Chief Transformation Officer, Flourish Leadership
Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor who has dedicated her career to transforming businesses through trust, leadership, and inclusive engagement. As the Founder and CEO of Synergy International, she helps organizations ignite the hearts of employees and consumers, leveraging research-driven strategies to foster business growth and cohesion.
Dr. Talton is also the Chief Transformation Officer of Flourish Leadership, where she empowers high-achieving women executives and entrepreneurs through executive coaching, masterminding cohorts, and the signature Transformation Immersion™ retreats. A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, she also leads Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshops designed to help organizations cultivate inclusive cultures.
Dr. Talton’s journey into entrepreneurship was shaped by resilience—leaving an executive role in 2002 after becoming a young widow, she embarked on a mission to explore the emotional connection between consumer trust and business success. This pursuit led her to earn a Doctorate of Management from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, where she now serves as an adjunct professor of marketing.
Her expertise has guided brand strategy for some of the world’s top companies, and she has designed and implemented hundreds of successful research studies. Recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s Most Influential Business Leaders, Dr. Talton has earned accolades including Crain’s Cleveland Business Top 40 Under 40, NAWBO’s Top 10 Women Business Owners, and Minority Business of the Year. She has also been featured as a success story for brands such as Dell and Microsoft.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Talton is widely respected for her philanthropic leadership and civic engagement. She serves on the boards of JumpStart Inc., Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, and Akron Community Foundation. A dedicated mentor, she commits to guiding two young women each year and has led regional initiatives to advance minority and female business growth.
Dr. Talton is a passionate advocate for Northeast Ohio’s economic development, an award-winning speaker, and a bestselling author of Flourish: Have It All Without Losing Yourself. In her spare time, she enjoys international travel, music, and the arts—continuing her mission to create lasting impact in business and community.
