Las Vegas is one of the largest incubators of female business talent in the country, and to celebrate that fact Trending Ink is sharing their picks for the most influential names currently working in the entertainment industry.
Women's History Month is an opportunity every March to highlight and celebrate extraordinary women and their accomplishments. has created an awareness campaign to do exactly that, shining a light on the city's leading female executive talent and the amazing things they have done for their communities both professionally and in their private lives.
As the company explains, the Las Vegas entertainment industry is worth almost $15 billion in 2025, a number which accounts for nearly 300,000 jobs, thousands of which exist at an administrative and executive level. As the industry and the city at large continue to evolve, these executive-level individuals will play a critical role in the development of projects new and old.
As Trending Ink points out, though, one of the most overlooked aspects of this evolution in the entertainment industry is just how many of the new major players are female, especially at the executive level.
Of course, the field is still not free of challenges. As of 2023, only .
Yet, women operating at an executive level in Las Vegas have been responsible for some of the largest expansions in accountability and community involvement ever seen in the city's history. Here are some of the names they highlight as being the most innovative.
Near the top of the list, Trending Ink names Jenny Woldt, a current managing partner of 615 JJ Entertainment, as an obvious pick. Woldt’s experience and acumen have earned her the sought-after “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” Award from Great Companies, managing a rapidly growing entertainment empire that stretches from Nashville to Los Angeles.
Hosts Global VP Jill Schneider also makes an appearance on this list, included for her unwavering commitment to furthering charitable causes and her breakout success as a live event coordinator. In fact, in the creation of the Win-Win Charity, she has brought those two passions together to build one of the largest entertainer outreach groups in the city.
Beverly Yudof, Altus Entertainment’s marketing director, is also honored on the list, recognized for her ability to manage large-scale events and facilitate partnerships between top brands and entertainers. It is with her leadership, the authors of the list state, that the company has been able to grow so quickly to become a significant player in the Las Vegas industry.
Another honoree is Michelle Sharples, partner at Indigo, which she co-founded in 2018. Indigo specializes in fostering B2B relationships and managing a diverse entertainment portfolio in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Atlantic City. Recognized for her ability to forge lasting relationships, Michelle is also deeply involved in community service, with roles in the Las Vegas Hospitality Association and several other boards.
Lastly, Trending Ink highlighted Desi Wojtowicz, founder of Desi Camille Weddings & Events. Desi is recognized for her role as the Director of Membership for Wedding International Professional Association (WIPA) Las Vegas, where she has served for four years, building a network of industry connections. With a career deeply rooted in the Las Vegas food and beverage sectors, she brings invaluable insights into event planning along with her personable approach.
Even in the face of certain setbacks, are slated for the coming decade, and may go a long way in revitalizing an industry that has stalled in the years following the Covid-19 pandemic and increasingly hostile economic conditions. Still, as the entertainment business huddles and develops a new strategy going forward, it is clear that female leadership will remain at the forefront of innovation in the industry at large.
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