About Brilliant Ideas
Brilliant Ideas is a dynamic business consulting firm founded by Gloria Goins, a nationally recognized executive leader in strategy, culture transformation, and inclusive growth. With over two decades of experience and a client portfolio that includes Fortune 500 companies like The Home Depot, Prudential Financial, and Canon Virginia, Brilliant Ideas delivers tailored solutions that drive revenue, improve employee engagement, and deepen customer connections. From city branding to multicultural marketing, the firm helps organizations innovate with clarity and lead with purpose.

Gloria Goins
President
Gloria Goins is a transformative business leader and the founder of Brilliant Ideas. With more than 25 years of experience across top corporations and nonprofits, she specializes in aligning business growth with inclusive leadership and organizational culture. Her consulting work has contributed to over $200 million in sales and pipeline value by helping organizations engage their workforce, reach new markets, and implement sustainable strategies.
Previously, Gloria led strategic initiatives at Cisco, where she developed the company’s first enterprise-wide inclusion strategy, resulting in $20 million in direct sales and over $230 million in pipeline opportunities. At Amazon Pharmacy, she launched health equity programs that doubled outreach to underserved communities and expanded Medicaid access. Her earlier work at The Home Depot and Prudential Financial set industry standards in multicultural marketing and customer acquisition.
As a respected speaker and advisor, Gloria continues to guide executive teams and boards on building inclusive, performance-driven businesses that leave a lasting impact.