Nelson is recognized for building CONQUERing into a category-defining jewelry brand where fashion meets wellness.

CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / CONQUERing today announced that founder and CEO Tammy Nelson has been named to Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list honoring the most dynamic women business leaders in the United States. The recognition celebrates founders whose bold ideas, resilience, and execution are shaping the future of their industries.

The 2026 Female Founders honorees collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025 revenue and $12.2 billion in funding to date, underscoring the economic impact of women-led businesses across sectors.

Each year, Inc. editors evaluate applications through a rigorous, multi-round selection process. Founders are assessed on both quantitative performance metrics, including revenue growth, funding, sales, and audience size, as well as qualitative factors such as innovation, social impact, and brand momentum.

"CONQUERing started with a simple goal: helping people feel empowered," said Tammy Nelson, founder and CEO of CONQUERing. "What began as a paper prototype-and later a model we 3D-printed at the Cincinnati Public Library for twenty cents-has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. This recognition truly belongs to our extraordinary team and the incredibly loyal customers who believed in this idea from the beginning and made it possible."

CONQUERing is a globally recognized lifestyle jewelry brand known for its patented interchangeable designs that merge fashion and function-serving as both stylish accessories and discreet wellness tools. With 11 patents and more than 175,000 customers across 65 countries, the brand continues to push the boundaries of what jewelry can do.

Over the past year, CONQUERing has accelerated both growth and cultural relevance. The brand became the first fidget jewelry brand to appear on the Paris Fashion Week runway, signaling a shift in how fashion and wellness intersect. It also introduced more than 200 new products, secured four additional patents, and earned multiple industry honors, including a Beauty News NYC Editor's Choice Award for Design & Innovation and Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards.

Nelson's purpose-driven approach to building CONQUERing has also been recognized beyond the jewelry industry. The company is featured as a full case study in the Social Responsibility chapter of the brand marketing book Brand Thinking: Creating Sustainable Competitive Advantage Through Customer Insights by Park and Steinke, highlighting how emerging brands can scale innovation, community, and impact simultaneously.

Beyond product innovation, Nelson has focused on building a workplace culture that reflects the company's mission of empowerment. To support its employees, CONQUERing introduced healthcare coverage, a retirement savings program, paid time off, and a new wellness benefit. The company also empowers team members to "spread sunshine" to customers through thoughtful gestures such as handwritten notes and surprise gifts.

"Each year, we are increasingly amazed by the extraordinary leaders on our Inc. Female Founders 500 list," says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. "The honorees on this year's list include innovators in AI, beauty and wellness trendsetters winning devoted fans, and nonprofit leaders making a real impact in their communities. Together, they're showing all of us what trailblazing female leadership looks like."

To see the complete list of honorees, please visit: https://www.inc.com/female-founders/2026.

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About CONQUERing

CONQUERing is a globally recognized lifestyle jewelry brand known for its patented interchangeable designs that merge fashion and function-serving as both stylish accessories and discreet wellness tools. With more than 175,000 customers across 65 countries, the brand has built a deeply loyal global community drawn to its blend of empowerment, self-expression, and connection. As the first fidget jewelry brand to appear on the runway at Paris Fashion Week, CONQUERing continues to push boundaries in fashion innovation. Recognized by Inc. Magazine for rapid growth three years in a row, and honored by FASHION Magazine, Milan Jewelry Week, and Fast Company for innovative design, CONQUERing continues to grow as a positive force shaping the future of fashion and well-being. For more information, visit myconquering.com.

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