#repost forbeslaofficial From serving as a U.S. Army Captain to leading one of the most strategic media agencies in the country, Raquel Riley Thomas has built her career on empowering, protecting, and elevating talent. 🇺🇸✨ In 2011, she founded An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC (AOAGWLLC) to merge the discipline of military leadership with the creativity of entertainment and fashion. Since then, the agency has secured over 5,000 media placements, represented clients in more than 15 states, and is on track for 40% expansion with 500 new placements on the horizon. Her leadership combines data-driven strategy with bold creativity, earning AOAGWLLC a reputation for delivering measurable results and transformative brand growth. This mission-driven approach continues to reshape how talent is nurtured, represented, and celebrated across the media and entertainment landscape. #AOAGWLLC #WomenInLeadership #VeteranOwned #MediaWithPurpose #BrandGrowth #SuccessStory