2026RIC: Own Your Brand. Love Your Headshot.

Holly Byrd Miller is the visionary Founder and CEO of Makeup by Holly Beauty Partners, a nationally recognized, award-winning, SWaM- and MBE-certified image consulting agency specializing in Image Consulting, Personal Branding, and Luxury Bridal services across the U.S. With a unique blend of business strategy and beauty expertise, Holly leads a nationwide team of makeup artists, hairstylists, wardrobe stylists, photographers, videographers, and brand creatives dedicated to helping individuals and organizations elevate their image and amplify their brand. A sought-after public speaker and consultant, Holly partners with global brands, executives, dignitaries, government agencies, colleges, and corporate leaders to deliver impactful sessions on image, leadership, and personal branding. Deeply committed to community service, she serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement and Girls for a Change, supports workforce development through Primis Works, and regularly donates her services to nonprofits like the American Heart Association. As the Amazon bestselling author of Lipstick and Legacies, Holly celebrates the stories of female entrepreneurs who thrive through adversity, driven by her passion to help others define and refine their image for greater visibility, credibility, and profitability.

By Jacqui Photography is a Richmond-based photography studio specializing in headshots, branding imagery, and editorial-style portraits. Led by Jacqui DePas Schlosser, CPP, the studio is known for creating polished, authentic images that help professionals and entrepreneurs show up confidently in their work and their brand.