Women To Watch Awards 2026 honors Shcarra Benn

The Creative Leo, Shcarra Benn is a visionary creative entrepreneur, branding strategist, and community advocate with over 17 years of experience helping businesses and creators tell their stories through powerful design and marketing. As the Founder and CEO of Creative Leo Designs, Shcarra has partnered with entrepreneurs, corporations, and non-profit organizations to elevate their brands, expand their reach, and increase their impact in competitive markets.

Her expertise lies in branding, digital strategy, and creative storytelling skills that are essential for today’s creators and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing social media landscape. Shcarra is passionate about equipping others, especially youth, women and Black entrepreneurs, with the tools and confidence to transform their ideas into thriving, visible, and profitable brands.

As a speaker and instructor, Shcarra brings an authentic, engaging, and actionable approach to the stage. She has a gift for breaking down complex concepts into practical strategies that creators, small business owners, and professionals can immediately apply. Whether guiding audiences on brand building, visual identity, or leveraging creativity for growth, she inspires attendees to see themselves not just as participants in the creator economy but as leaders shaping its future.

With her deep industry knowledge, entrepreneurial journey, and commitment to community empowerment, Shcarra Benn creates sparking conversations. Shcarra has completed the Cleveland Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Cohort 37 and was a Who’s Who Cleveland nominee. She plans to represent for team CREATIVE in everything she does. She has also been featured on PBS Forum 360 and Shoutout Miami. She received many awards and accolades and is a proud alumnus of The University of Akron and Leadership Akron Diversity of Board (Class 8). Shcarra serves boards, committees and is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated.

Shcarra believes her personal story, professional achievements, and ongoing commitment to uplifting others reflect the spirit of Creativity as she feels without creativity in every form, we couldn’t have and will not evolve.