Florida leader Turned Global Force: Pegine Echevarria Joins World’s Most Influential Speaking Legends
WASHINGTON, DC, August 28, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Pegine Echevarria, MSW, CSP, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and powerhouse leadership strategist, has been honored with the prestigious Legends of the Platform Award at the 2025 Legends Banquet.
The Legends Award, established in 2000 at the Veteran Speakers Retreat, has recognized only 138 top speakers worldwide, including icons such as Zig Ziglar, Jeanne Robertson, and Dan Burrus. This year, Pegine joined fellow honorees Mark LeBlanc, Ruby Newell, John Molidor, and Glenna Salsbury (posthumously) in a celebration hosted by Eileen McDargh. The evening was filled with heartfelt video tributes, standing ovations, and unforgettable speeches celebrating the extraordinary impact a powerful voice can have.
For Pegine, this recognition is more than personal—it’s a call to action for organizations: when women leaders are bold, brave, seen, heard, and paid well, organizations thrive.
In her acceptance speech, Pegine shared: “Legends aren’t born—they’re forged. Forged in the fire of rejection, of starting over, of being told you’re too much or not enough—and showing up anyway. This award is a reminder that women leaders must answer the call to lead. When they do, they influence, impact, and inspire entire organizations to rise.”
The results are clear:
Women with MBAs see 55–65% pay increases within five years, with four out of five reporting stronger career opportunities.
73% of women MBA graduates say business school prepared them for leadership, and 79% reported promotions to higher-level roles.
Companies with at least 30% women in leadership can be 15% more profitable, while leadership teams with strong female representation make better decisions 87% of the time, leading to 60% stronger results.
In 2024, women reached a record high in Fortune 500 CEO roles, nearly half of whom hold MBAs.
Pegine embodies these truths. She is one of only a handful of Latinas in the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame, a graduate of Leadership Florida and Leadership Jacksonville, and founder of Power Women Worldwide, a global community of speakers, experts, and coaches committed to amplifying women’s leadership. She has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, HR Magazine, and more. Her high-energy keynotes and leadership programs have impacted over one million people worldwide, from Fortune 50 boardrooms to military bases to global conferences.
Pegine’s recognition as a Legend cements her mission: to ensure women are prepared and empowered to lead—and to help organizations unlock innovation, profitability, and success by amplifying the voices of women leaders.
For more information, visit www.Pegine.com.
Pegine’s Speaking Business
This division is the global stage of Team Pegine Inc., where Pegine delivers high-energy, high-impact keynotes and leadership programs for corporations, associations, government, and the military. Known for her bold presence, audience engagement, and unforgettable delivery, Pegine speaks to audiences ranging from Fortune 50 executives to frontline leaders and international conferences.
Her signature programs—such as Communicate Your VALUE™, Leadership Aura™, and Be Powerful! Be You!—equip leaders to influence, impact, and inspire with confidence.
Highlights:
Clients: Fortune 50 companies, the U.S. military, government agencies, and international associations.
Reach: Over one million people worldwide have experienced her programs.
Focus: Leadership presence, women in leadership, communication, courage in change, and organizational growth.
Recognition: Inducted into the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame and now honored as a Legend of the Platform (2025).
Pegine’s speaking business positions her as the voice organizations bring in when they need their people energized, inspired, and equipped to lead boldly.
Power Women Worldwide
Power Women Worldwide is the coaching, community, and business development division of Team Pegine Inc. It is a global platform for women speakers, experts, and coaches who want to grow their businesses, amplify their voices, and step fully into leadership.
Mission: To create a bold, fun, interactive environment where women are brave, visible, and paid well—all while scaling their businesses sustainably.
Offerings:
Power Women ELITE: A high-level mastermind and group coaching program designed for women growing to $250K+ while working four days a week.
One-on-One Coaching with Pegine: Personalized guidance for speakers and experts ready to scale.
Courses, Funnels, and Resources: Training on sales, marketing, operations, mindset, and visibility.
Community & Events: Supportive networking and global gatherings to foster connection, accountability, and growth.
Philosophy:
Pegine knows that when women own their power, build their presence, and run profitable businesses, they change industries, communities, and futures. Power Women Worldwide is about ensuring they have the tools, coaching, and confidence to do exactly that.
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