Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Diane Manning is a seasoned business executive, brand strategist, public speaker, and group moderator with over 25 years of building and scaling entrepreneurial ventures. She has led full-service advertising agencies and virtual companies, developing integrated branding and marketing strategies for domestic and international markets and positioning brands for growth and acquisition. Diane is known for transforming businesses through creative strategy, product positioning, and sustained operational execution.  

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In her role at SILVER AWAKENING, Diane leads the organization with a visionary and compassionate commitment to empowering Silver Sage women. In her role, Diane ensures that every strategic decision, partnership, and initiative aligns with the mission to guide women through self-discovery, renewal, and next-chapter reinvention. In the spirit of the Silver Awakening philosophy, she guides the brand vision and mission, and oversees online and offline operations, finance, and legal departments. ​

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Diane holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Social Science from the California Institute of Integral Studies.