International Women’s Day
Women Who Lead: Dr. Tara Youngblood
Celebrating the vision, resilience, and innovation of the founder behind Geli.
This International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate Dr. Tara Youngblood, founder of Geli, whose leadership, innovation, and determination continue to shape the future of better sleep.Tara’s story is not just one of entrepreneurship. It is a story of perseverance, curiosity, and purpose. While leading Geli and driving innovation in the sleep industry, she also made the decision to go back to school and earn her doctorate. That achievement speaks volumes about the kind of leader she is: someone who continues to learn, grow, and deepen her expertise in pursuit of helping others.
Leadership is not about standing still once success is achieved. It is about continuing to evolve, ask bigger questions, and push further.
A Founder with Vision
As the founder of Geli, Tara has helped build a company focused on improving sleep through meaningful innovation. Her work reflects a clear belief that sleep is not just rest. It is a foundation for health, recovery, and quality of life.
Rather than accepting discomfort, poor support, and restless nights as normal, Tara has dedicated her work to creating better solutions. Her leadership has helped shape Geli into a brand centered on pressure relief, comfort, and a smarter approach to sleep wellness.
Leading by Example
What makes Tara’s journey especially inspiring is the way she has balanced innovation with education. Earning her doctorate while leading Geli is an accomplishment that reflects both personal drive and professional dedication.
Tara has also taken that knowledge beyond the company itself, sharing her perspective through TEDx talks and public speaking. By bringing conversations about sleep, health, and innovation to wider audiences, she has helped elevate the importance of better rest in everyday life.
Founder
Built and led a company focused on meaningful innovation in sleep wellness.
Scholar
Returned to school and earned her doctorate while leading Geli.
Speaker
Shared her expertise publicly through TEDx talks and speaking engagements.
Why Her Story Matters
International Women’s Day is about honoring the women who create change, challenge expectations, and build what comes next. Tara’s journey reflects all of that. She has built a company, pursued advanced education, shared her expertise publicly, and continued to lead with purpose.
Her story is a reminder that women do not have to choose between leadership and learning, between vision and action, or between ambition and impact. They can do all of it, and Tara is proof of that.
Celebrating Tara on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Dr. Tara Youngblood for her accomplishments, her leadership, and the example she sets for women in business, science, and innovation.
At Geli, we are proud to continue building on the vision she created and the mission she leads every day.