Tonya McNeal-Weary

Tonya McNeal-Weary is an award-winning entrepreneur, international business expert, world traveler, author and global champion for women's economic empowerment. She is the Founder of IBS Global Consulting, a global management consulting firm that specialize in helping small and medium-sized companies expand internationally.

For over a decade, Tonya has been helping entrepreneurs and small businesses connect to global markets. She travels to countries across the globe working with and advising entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses on how to "Think Global" and develop disruptive marketing strategies that sets them apart from the competition.

As a global champion for women's economic empowerment, Tonya founded Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE) in 2003, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and empowering women entrepreneurs in Michigan. Through her work with MAFE, Tonya has helped thousands of women turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into realization.

Tonya launched the Women Going Global Movement to inspire and encourage women entrepreneurs to explore international business opportunities and scale their businesses beyond their local borders. Through the Women Going Global Movement, Tonya's goal is to increase gender equality in international trade by removing barriers that prevent women from doing business internationally.

Tonya has earned numerous awards including, the Exceptional Women of Excellence Award, Global Trade Award, World of Difference 100 Award, Entrepreneurs of Distinction Award, and Women Making a Powerful Difference Award, to name a few. She was also named one of the "10 Top Entrepreneurs To Follow In 2020" by MSP News Global.