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As a lawyer, photographer and business consultant for entrepreneurs , Rachel helps creative industry professionals all over the world initiate, strategize and implement strategic business and marketing plans through various mediums of consulting resources and legal direction.
Renée Marino is a communication coach who has been recognized by heavy hitters Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi for her dynamic energy and ability to serve. She was a guest on Dean Graziosi’s podcast, “The Dean Graziosi Show,” and was handpicked by Tony Robbins when she won a trip to his private resort in Fiji for her commitment in his “Comeback Challenge.” Renée helps to guide women and men to own their power and gain confidence in themselves and clarity in their relationships by becoming comfortable with authentic communication, and merging the two worlds of “New School Technology” with “Ol’ School Simplicity.” She can be seen as Mary Delgado in the film “Jersey Boys” directed by Clint Eastwood and was featured in People.com -"Ones to Watch", Variety and in The Huffington Post.
Ryan Paugh is the COO and co-founder of The Community Company, the organization revolutionizing the future of professional organizations. He is also the author of Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships That Matter and a renowned thought leader on creating strong communities and teams. Ryan co-founded Brazen Careerist, a career-management site for high-achieving young professionals and ambitious college students, and Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invitation-only organization for leading entrepreneurs.
Rachel Sheerin is a speaker, trainer and sales coach who is an expert in the hospitality industry. She is on a personal mission to help people sell more, be happy and define success on their own terms. Featured in Inc. Magazine, This Week in Weddings, Lodging Leaders and more, Rachel's clients include hotel sales teams, catering companies, meeting planners and more - if you're looking to inspire your audience, supercharge your sales team and build a life that's bursting with joy and profits, Rachel is your guru!
Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He's an executive coach & leadership consultant to some of the top CEOs on the planet and their leadership teams. Richard is bi-national English/French, lives near Paris, and is happily married and the proud father of two.
Robin Catalano believes in the power of storytelling to connect communities and cultures. She’s applied her creative approach to content creation and strategy for magazines, books, blogs, websites, and a wide variety of marketing projects, and has published more than 75 articles and 1,000+ blog posts. As an editor, she has worked on more than 350 books for publishers including Penguin Random House, Workman, and Simon & Schuster. She also serves as a book coach for independent authors, helping them take their ideas from concept to print. A journalist and avid traveler, Robin is the travel editor of the Greylock Glass, where she specializes in telling the stories of roads less traveled within 5 hours' driving distance of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Richard started Pure SEO shortly after arriving is New Zealand from the UK in 2009. His vision was to create an ethical SEO and digital marketing agency that is fully transparent with its clients and 'does digital the right way'. Fast forward 12 years, and Pure SEO is one of the most recognised digital marketing agencies in New Zealand. With nearly 100 staff made of digital subject matter experts, Pure SEO is also one of the most awarded digital agencies in the country. Hear from Richard's experience and the rollercoaster like journey of getting there. Richard is also the author of the book How To Get To The Top of Google Search (https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/how-to-get-to-the-top-of-google-search-9780143773535).
Ryan is the owner of Minute Women Home Care, a private home health care company located in Lexington, MA 6 miles outside of Boston. Established in 1969, Ryan bought the company from his Aunt in 2011 and has been focused on growing his business. Ryan is also on the board of directors for the National Aging In Place Council, a non-profit which helps connect seniors to proper senior care services. Ryan host two podcasts, The Caregiver Toolbox, and Conversation with Tara and Ryan. In his free time, Ryan enjoys golf, snowboarding and spearfishing.
Renee is a US Navy veteran and a Loudoun County resident since 2003. She lives in Ashburn with her husband Don and son Gino. Her company, Cork and Keg Tours, is a nationally recognized as one of the top 10 wine tour companies in America, and number 1 several years in a row in Loudoun County. She has been a speaker and panelist for many organizations, including meta and Visit Loudoun, and the winner of the multiple awards including Meta Digital Innovator 2021, CTA of the Year 2022, and NAWBO Rising Star Award winner. Renee has been written about internationally in multiple publications for her leadership and trailblazing in the wine and hospitality industry, including a viral spotlight on entrepreneur.com at 18 million views and rising. In addition to running her own company, she is small business mentor and active as a volunteer with various community non-profits.
Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a FinTech platform that is disrupting traditional and predatory lending terms through its credit model and lending environment. EnrichHER connects revenue-generating women-led companies seeking up to $250,000 with accredited, non-accredited and institutional lenders who want to earn cash flow while fueling the growth of women-led businesses. Roshawnna served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta and was honored as one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, a Halcyon Fellow for Social Impact, one of the Top 25 Disruptors and Innovators in Tech, and one of the 27 Black Founders and Investors to watch in 2019 by PItchBook.
