Executive Edge: The CEO Insight Series

Dawn Patton is the founder and CEO of Try MY T, LLC, a gourmet iced tea company based in Los Angeles, California. She transitioned from a career in journalism and consulting to entrepreneurship, taking over the business from her daughter, Darrah, who initially launched it in 2014 to support her college expenses. Dawn has since expanded Try MY T into a recognized brand in the beverage industry.

Under her leadership, Try MY T has achieved significant milestones. The brand gained national attention by winning the People’s Choice Award at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas and earning a Bronze Medal at the Global Tea Championship in 2017. Dawn emphasizes that Try MY T is the first-ever gourmet tea on the market, offering a lightly sweetened iced tea with a unique blend of fruit and a hint of mint. She describes the product as flavorful and distinctive, setting it apart from traditional iced teas.

Dawn Patton is also the CEO of Patton Accounting and Tax, a firm she founded to provide personalized accounting services to small business owners. The firm is known for its all-female, remote team, many of whom are work-from-home mothers, reflecting Dawn's commitment to empowering women in business.

Georgia Zachary

CEO Good Vibes Women’s Business Organization & Board Member

Georgia is a dynamic thought leader, with 24 years' experience at AT&T and 18 years in Real Estate. Georgia a recipient of the 2012-2020 Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She is the prior President of Women of AT&T (2009-2016), a 501ce non-profit Employee Resource Group within AT&T. Georgia is an advocate for helping women and children in the community. Believing in the value of helping others through her leadership and business expertise, Georgia has spent time supporting several organizations such as March of Dimes, United Way, City of Hope, Ronald McDonald House, St. Anne’s, UC Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Community College District, and a host of others.

Georgia is on the Board of Governors for The California Science Center/Exposition Park and the Board of Governors for City Club Los Angeles, she is the Chair of the Board for YMCA’s Weingart Wellness and Aquatic Center. Also, on the Advisory Board for Women in Leadership at UC Santa Barbara. Georgia realized that people is her passion and in 2020, she launched Good Vibes Women’s Business Roundtable where she can share valuable resources, her network, and business expertise to support small women business owners. Georgia is a pillar in the community gracing the cover of Women Lead Magazine and in the Huffington Post in 2016. Georgia enjoys volunteering by giving her time and talents wherever they can help or assist others.

Georgia received her AA in Social and Behavioral Science from Harbor College her Bachelor of Science in Business and her Master of Arts in Management from the University of Redlands. Georgia graduated with her Masters in Human Resources and Project Management from Keller Graduate School. Georgia is also passionate about mentoring. Actively working with mentees.

Georgia is a member of Faithful Central Bible Church, she loves golf, Zumba, yoga, swimming, watching basketball and traveling.

Georgia’s favorite quote: “Other people will always have opinions about what you do. But at the end of the day, it’s what you choose for yourself that matters. BE the CEO of your OWN LIFE!”- Working Women

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