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—— Leadership · Legacy · Hospitality

Where leaders are built and legacies are welcomed.

From executive coaching and DEI strategy to a nonprofit that has developed more than a thousand women, and a hotel built on the same promise: every guest is treated like a leader. Explore the ventures of Gwen Webber-McLeod.
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5
Ventures, one vision
1,000+
Women developed
2009
Leading since

Minority-Owned Business of the Year

CenterState CEO · 2022

NYS Certified MWBE

Auburn, New York

  • Minority-Owned Business of the Year · 2022
  • NYS Certified MWBE
  • Meritorious Impact & Legacy Award
  • Author · Your Leadership Journey
  • Keynote Speaker
—— The Portfolio

One visionary. Five ventures.

Every business shares one purpose: helping people lead, grow and belong. Choose where you’d like to begin.

01
Consulting

Gwen, Inc.

Leadership development, executive coaching and DEI strategy for leaders, companies, nonprofits and schools.
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02
Nonprofit · 501(c)(3)

You Can't Fail, Inc.

Multicultural leadership learning communities and conferences for professional women of color, since 2009.
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03
Hospitality

The Gwen Hotel

A boutique stay designed around warmth, rest and exceptional service. Book direct for the best experience.
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04
Book & Keynotes

Your Leadership Journey

The book and the energizing interactive keynote on living and leading in and on purpose.
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05
Media & Insights

The Leadership Diva™

Conversations, articles and reflections on legacy, authenticity and the power of the unexpected leader.
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—— Meet the Founder

A legacy-building leader, unapologetically on purpose.

Gwen Webber-McLeod is President/CEO of Gwen, Inc., founder of You Can’t Fail, Inc., author, keynote speaker and Chair of the Auburn Industrial Development Authority. Her work centers on four competencies every leader can build.
Leadership is not a job to do alone.

✦  Confidence

Own your voice and your seat.

✦  Competence

Sharpen the skills that deliver.

✦  Courage

Lead through the uncomfortable.

✦  Calm

Stay steady when it counts.
—— Hospitality

The Gwen rest, refined.

A stay shaped by the same values behind every Gwen venture: warmth, excellence and genuine care. Whether you’re here for business or restoration, you’ll feel welcomed from the first step inside.
  • Thoughtfully designed rooms & suites
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Meeting & event space
  • Concierge-level service
  • Free Wi-Fi & parking
  • Best-rate direct booking
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—— Book & Keynotes

Your Leadership Journey: Living and Leading In and On Purpose

An energizing, interactive keynote for emerging and established women leaders on defining and claiming leadership as a resource for living and leading on purpose.
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—— Insights

From the Leadership Diva™

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Reflection

Reflection on the 2025 Journey: A Message from The Leadership Diva

Leadership

Legacy, Authenticity, and the Power of the Unexpected Leader

Wellbeing

Living & Leading in Grief

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