Monique Shields named on Black Impact Magazine's 100 Entrepreneurs To Know

Monique Shields is the founder of Executive Allure, a boutique consultancy that designs intentional spaces for high-level leaders to connect, lead, and move their vision forward. With a career spanning more than 30 years in brand strategy, executive partnerships, and high-stakes event execution, she brings seasoned expertise and trusted judgment to every room she helps shape.

Monique’s background includes work with leaders at powerhouse organizations such as Verizon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, CenturyLink, and the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, where she quietly ensured that what happened behind the scenes reflected the caliber and clarity of what was being built out front. Her rare combination of operational precision, strategic insight, and high-touch partnership makes her a go-to collaborator for founders, executives, and philanthropic leaders scaling platforms, launching initiatives, and gathering people around bold, transformative ideas. At Executive Allure, Monique leads everything from board retreats and investor summits to philanthropic galas and high-level brand experiences. Her role extends far beyond event planning. She brings structure to strategy, aligns every detail to a larger vision, and protects the space her clients need to lead with presence and power.

Monique’s work is rooted in a deeper commitment to impact. She is a dedicated advocate for the American Heart Association, raising awareness around maternal health and cardiovascular disease in Black communities and communities of color. She also mentors executive assistants and administrative professionals, helping them step into more strategic, empowered leadership roles within their own careers. Deeply passionate about supporting women and amplifying Black-owned businesses, Monique continues to build meaningful partnerships that reflect excellence, purpose, and long-term growth.

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