LOS ANGELES — Ashlin Hadden, founder of Essence Protection, has been nominated for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
Launched less than a year ago, Essence Protection is a team of insurance brokers who specialize in coverage plans for adult retailers, adult content creators, and businesses in the sexual wellness space.
“This industry has truly captured my heart, and I'll stop at nothing to protect the clients who've become like family to me,” said Hadden. “Receiving this honor and being named among the amazing women who have blazed a trail before me is difficult to put into words, especially in my very first year of really diving into this welcoming and truly special business space.”
She added, “To everyone who added my name to their ballot, your recognition of my efforts means so much, and I can't wait to continue to serve you and your businesses as an ally, confidant, and friend throughout the coming year. And of course, a huge thanks to the entire team at XBIZ for including Essence Protection and supporting our mission.”
The pleasure product and retail industry edition of the annual XBIZ Exec Awards, set for Jan. 9, honors the best of the best from the adult business community for their outstanding creativity and leadership, celebrating exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles.
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is now open on XBIZ.net. For the complete list of nominees, click here.
For more information, visit EssenceProtection.com.
