The Numbers Speak

Results That Redefine What's Possible

Sharna Barnes, confident business leader

$2BGovernment contracts secured for clients

60+Government agency alliances forged

$120MEnterprise built from a one-woman startup

400Employees across the US, Jamaica & Colombia

Keynote Topics

What Sharna Brings to Your Stage

Scaling Startups into Multi-Million-Dollar Enterprises

Audiences walk away with a proven framework for transforming a single-person operation into a high-growth company. Sharna shares the exact decisions that took her from zero to $120M.

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Global Market Expansion Strategies

Leaders leave with a clear roadmap for entering new international markets — including the cultural intelligence, regulatory navigation, and partnership strategies Sharna used to expand into Jamaica and Colombia.

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Government Procurement Excellence

Attendees gain insider knowledge on winning government contracts — the relationships, proposals, and positioning that helped Sharna secure $2B in contracts for her clients across 60 agencies.

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Leadership Transformation

Executives and emerging leaders walk away with the mindset shifts and tactical tools to lead through ambiguity, inspire diverse teams, and build organizations that outlast their founders.

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Her Journey

From Zero to Global Empire

A woman working alone at her desk — the beginning of an empire

The Startup

One woman. One vision. Armed with nothing but conviction and a relentless drive, Sharna launched her company from the ground up — no investors, no safety net, no blueprint.

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The Expansion

Borders were never barriers. Sharna crossed into Jamaica and Colombia, building operations, hiring local talent, and proving that a bold vision has no geographic limits.

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The Alliances

Sixty government agencies. Two billion dollars in contracts secured for clients. Sharna built the relationships and mastered the systems that most entrepreneurs never even attempt.

Global city skyline representing a $120M enterprise

The Empire

$120M enterprise. 400 employees across three countries. What started as one woman's dream became a global organization — and a blueprint for every entrepreneur who dares to think bigger.

What Leaders Say

Voices From the Room

Sharna Barnes didn't just deliver a keynote, she rewired how our entire leadership team thinks about growth. Within six months of her workshop, we had entered two new markets and restructured our procurement strategy. The ROI on booking her was immeasurable.

Marcus J. WhitfieldCEO, Whitfield Global Ventures

400+

Employees she leads across 3 countries

I've hired dozens of speakers over my career. Sharna is in a category of her own. She speaks from lived experience at a scale most people only dream about — and the room feels it.

Dr. Renée OkaforChief Strategy Officer, Meridian Health Systems

Our government summit needed someone who could bridge the gap between private enterprise and public sector thinking. Sharna did that effortlessly. Standing ovation. Requests for a follow-up before she left the stage.

James T. HarringtonDirector, National Procurement Alliance

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From Fortune 500 boardrooms to government summits. Sharna's message moves people to act.

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Behind the Stage

Sharna in Action

Sharna Barnes with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Sharna Barnes at the Georgia Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program

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Beyond the Boardroom. Behind the Power.

BOSSUP ATLANTA

Reality Series

Power Moves Only.

Known for her entrepreneurial leadership and success in government contracting, Sharna Barnes steps beyond the boardroom in BossUp Atlanta.

This reality series follows four ambitious women navigating corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, friendships, family, relationships, and the personal pressures behind professional success.

BossUp Atlanta challenges the traditional reality television narrative by highlighting women building businesses and creating opportunities in corporate America — while revealing the real lives, complicated relationships, and difficult decisions behind their success.

Business. Loyalty. Pressure. Power.

The full pilot episode is now streaming on YouTube.

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Upcoming Event

The Mansion Social

January 9, 2027 — An Elevated Networking Experience

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About the event

Hosted by Sharna Barnes

The Mansion Social is an elevated networking experience created for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, professionals, and decision-makers who value meaningful connection, business visibility, and real opportunity.

This is more than a social gathering. It is a curated room designed for intentional conversations, warm introductions, and powerful connections that can move your business and vision forward.

What to expect

Upscale atmosphere with food and drinks
Curated networking with like-minded professionals
Intentional conversations and warm introductions
Business visibility and real opportunity
An unforgettable evening where connection meets opportunity

Presence creates opportunities that scrolling never will.

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Tickets available on Eventbrite

Most Recent Event

The Mansion Social

Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Private Atlanta Mansion

It was a success — thank you to everyone who attended

A Room Where People Were Seen, Heard, and Connected

The Mansion Social brought entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, professionals, and decision-makers together for an elevated networking experience rooted in connection, strategy, and opportunity.

Hosted in a private mansion setting, the event created space for guests to connect beyond traditional networking. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, meaningful conversations, and intentional introductions in an atmosphere designed for both luxury and purpose.

A highlight of the experience was the VIP Hot Seat, where VIP guests had the opportunity to share their businesses, discuss their needs, and receive real-time feedback, support, and connections from the room. Stephen Dawkins of Caduceus USA was invited, while other speakers were attendees who stepped forward to share their businesses, goals, and vision.

The Mansion Social was more than a social gathering. It was a room where people were seen, heard, supported, and connected to opportunity.

Presence creates opportunities that scrolling never will.

Event Highlights

Past Event

How Companies Win Billions in Government Contracts

Sharna Barnes took the stage at the prestigious Buckhead Club to deliver a powerful, practical session on how businesses find, position for, and win government contracts. The room was packed, the energy was electric, and the impact was real.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Buckhead Club, Atlanta

It was a success, thank you to everyone who attended

Buckhead Club event flyer for Sharna Barnes' government contracts presentation

How Companies Win Billions in Government Contracts — Buckhead Club, September 24, 2026

Mentorship Platform

BossUp Mentors

Build alongside your 9 to 5. Grow your business. Prepare for contracts.

BossUp Mentors is Sharna Barnes' mentorship and strategy platform for professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging business owners who are ready to gain clarity, build stronger businesses, and prepare for contract opportunities. Through private strategy sessions, group mentorship, CEO-level guidance, and contract-readiness resources, BossUp Mentors helps ambitious individuals move from idea to execution with structure, strategy, and accountability.

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$249

Business Clarity Session

A private 60-minute strategy session designed to help you work through one business challenge and leave with clear next steps, practical direction, and a written action summary.

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$399

Government Contract Readiness Review

A 90-minute readiness review for business owners preparing to pursue government work. Includes a review of service positioning, capability statement, basic operating readiness, readiness scorecard, and a 30-day action plan.

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$797 founding price

9 to 5 to Business Owner

An 8-week mentorship program for professionals who want to build a business alongside their 9 to 5, gain structure, and prepare for the transition from employee to business owner.

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Group mentorship session with women entrepreneurs

$997 founding enrollment

BossUp Business Mentorship

A 6-week group mentorship experience for entrepreneurs and business owners who want strategy, structure, accountability, and guidance to grow with confidence.

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$2,997 if accepted

Private CEO Mentorship

A 90-day private mentorship experience for serious business owners who want direct guidance, strategic clarity, and CEO-level support from Sharna Barnes.

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Free Resource

Business & Contract Readiness Checklist

A free checklist to help business owners assess their offer, pricing, capacity, operations, and readiness for contract opportunities.

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Ready to BossUp Your Business?

Whether you are still working your 9 to 5, building your first offer, preparing for contracts, or ready for CEO-level mentorship, BossUp Mentors gives you practical guidance to move with clarity and confidence.

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