Community & Guest List
Naomi James is a mental performance consultant who runs Naomi James Performance Consulting. As a former athlete, Naomi went through her own hurdles that lead her to study sport and performance psychology. The mental skills she implements are life skills are are applicable across contexts for business people, performers, athletes and high-achievers alike.
Nataliya Kalava is a finance professional with approximately ten years of professional experience in financial services industry including: business valuation, public accounting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Nataliya is the founder and owner of Araliya Valuation Consulting, AVC - a business valuation consulting firm. Nataliya performs valuation analyses for both individuals and corporate entities including for M&A, gift and estate tax planning purposes, financial reporting, transaction support and litigation. Prior to AVC, Nataliya worked at Equinix Inc., Humana Inc., BDO LLP, Sigma Valuation Consulting Inc. and PwC. Nataliya earned a Master of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Tampa and a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Management.
Nancy R. Burger is a workplace communications strategist and coach who guides executives and teams to foster emotionally healthy cultures. A certified leadership coach, author, and seasoned researcher, Nancy brings her 10+ years in communications expertise and research in psychology to elevate workplace connections. She works with C-suite executives, heads of HR & training/recruiting, managers, business owners, and team leaders across many industries. Nancy also delivers workshops and talks to universities, leadership organizations, and networking groups, all with the aim of cultivating clear, effective, and productive communication dynamics.
Nicole Maaguo is the Founder & CEO of Cultivate Ink, LLC a boutique tech firm that helps organizations overcome technology and customer churn challenges to reach new levels of success. Cultivate Ink accomplishes this by elevating strategic priorities and goal setting to help customers align investment with desired outcomes. Over the course of her career, Nicole has served non-profits, associations, software start-ups, and Fortune 100 companies. Nicole is also the creator of #ProjectBox, a subscription box of curated professional development for aspiring leaders. In her spare time, Nicole advances the customer success and women in tech movements as the Co-President of PulseLocal DC and as a contributor for MsTech.
Dr. Nicole Gravagna is a neuroscientist and the president of NeuroEQ. She is also a prolific writer with articles in Forbes and Inc., and has posted over a thousand answers on Quora. She's published two books, Venture Capital for Dummies and MindSET Your Manners. Nicole is also a board member for Breaking the Bias.
Natalie Madeline is a Virtual Assistant with a specialization in social media management and copywriting. In between working on her bachelors degree and growing her business she enjoys travel, coffee dates with friends and relaxing on the beaches of her hometown in Miami.
Natalie Madeira Cofield is the Founder and CEO of Walker’s Legacy, a digital platform for professional entrepreneurial multicultural women. Cofield founded Walker’s Legacy in 2009, with the mission to enhance leadership, create networking, learning opportunities, and bring exposure to emerging trends in business for aspiring professional women of color. Walker’s Legacy celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary this year of empowering women of color in business.
Real estate agent in the Northern Virginia area working for the last 14 years helping families buy and sell their homes.
Dr. Nicole Rankine, affectionately known as “Dr. Nic” is the CEO of the COLE Academy of Personal Growth. As a certified John Maxwell Team speaker, teacher, and coach, Dr. Nic helps leaders and student become better leaders of others but most importantly themselves. Dr. Nic has trained leaders and students throughout the US and around the world including Costa Rica, Kenya, South Africa, and China. Dr. Nic is one of the most engaging trainers and coaches around. She truly has a sincere passion for helping people get to their next level both personally and professionally.
Noelle McKenzie is the CEO and co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers. Her own experience in rising from being the underdog to a collegiate track and field Division 1 athlete has given her the wisdom to help people tap into their limitless potential through a mind and body approach to fitness. Noelle helps clients embody fitness as a lifestyle transcending all areas of their life and not a means to an end. In 10 years she along with the help of her husband and business partner have built a network of 60 + clients both locally in NYC and online who despite having overly demanding careers and schedules have been able to master the balancing act of adhering to a consistent health regimen. This in turn has reshaped how they view themselves, enabling them to step into their true power and become the best version of themselves.
