Angelica's journey to the top of the media industry is anything but typical. She grew up in Minnesota with no industry connections, no clout, and no cash — just an unshakable work ethic and a drive to succeed. It was a school teacher's encouragement that led her to try out for a local radio gig at 15, a small opportunity that sparked a three-decade career across radio, digital, and television.

She became the youngest Head of Daytime in network TV history, overseeing 11 series airing 1,200 episodes a year watched by 34+ million viewers weekly at CBS. While at the top rated network, she launched The Talk, CBS's first daytime talk show and the first program in its genre to win a Daytime Emmy, an NAACP Image Award, and a People's Choice Award in the same year — and led the daypart to 116 Daytime Emmys during her tenure.

Today, as EVP & GM of Entertainment at Hearst Media Production Group, Angelica has built an unscripted production unit from the ground up, overseeing development, sales, and production for a growing slate of original programming.

Three decades in an industry built on rejection taught Angelica exactly what it takes to get a "yes" — and how to give yourself one when nobody else will. Today she turns that experience into keynotes and mentorship that arm the next generation with the confidence, skills, and mindset to lead, succeed, and earn a place at the table. Whether she's speaking to students, professionals, or executives, Angelica's powerful story and hard-earned insights inspire others at every stage of their journey.