Meet Jo + Adrianna

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Jo Newell is a trained public speaker and business executive. She is a dynamic and charismatic communicator, captivating audiences with a unique blend of passion, expertise, and storytelling. With a natural gift for public speaking, Jo has spoken at numerous conferences, seminars, and events.

A champion for the business community, she is the Founder & CEO of Monday Strategies, a firm specializing in strategic planning and business growth. With a background in education and economic development,  Jo brings unparalleled expertise in social and business sectors. In January 2021, she made history as the first Black woman to lead the Orlando Regional Chamber in its 100+ year history. 

Jo has been recognized as Onyx Magazine’s “Women on the Move”, Orlando Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”, and Orlando Magazine’s “Women of the Year”. She was also featured in i4 Business Magazine, Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful People, and Orange Appeal Magazine’s List of “Women to Watch.”

Adrianna Sekula is an award-winning Toastmaster® and seasoned orator with a remarkable ability to captivate large audiences and command boardrooms. She has publicly represented and spoken on behalf of national homebuilders, regional associations, statewide nonprofits, publicly-traded companies, and Fortune 500 organizations.

A public affairs professional with success in municipal and state government and vast experience in transportation, development, tourism, juvenile justice, sustainability, and nonprofit, Adrianna is the Founder and President of Solidarity Partners, a government relations and business strategy consulting firm in Central Florida.

Beyond the stage, Adrianna is a dedicated community leader serving on several philanthropic boards and has been named a “Women Who Means Business” by the Orlando Business Journal, a “Woman to Watch” by Orange Appeal Magazine, honored as a diversity champion by the Boy Scouts, and as a champion for young women by the PACE Center for Girls.