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Career Change Agent and life coach Sara McArdle wasn’t born with an obvious “calling.” In fact, while she knew when she started working as a professional graphic designer that something was missing, she waited nearly 20 years to make a change. In 2013, she began practicing Compassionate Communication?a discipline that helps people transform negative self-talk, identify what matters most to them and take steps toward a more wonderful life. Her experience of empowering herself and others was so transformative that she pursued a Whole Person Coach® certification and launched a business to help women recognize and make the most of their unique gifts, and (like her) find work they’re madly in love with. Today, she works one-on-one coaching women, she hosts workshops and events, and has her own podcast, called "Women Who Went for It," that features inspiring chats with successful career changers.
Malloy Law Offices is a personal injury law firm here in the DMV area founded by managing partner, Seann Malloy. They help people injured in car accidents, work accidents, slip and fall accidents along with handling social security disability. Seann founded Malloy Law Offices in 2004 and has exponentially grown his business ever since. He hopes to break the stigma that lawyers are intimating by sharing legal advice that most lawyers don't take the time to share publicly.
Sam Adams serves as co-founder and chief executive of dot.LA. A former financial journalist for Bloomberg and Reuters, Adams moved to the business side of media as a strategy consultant at Activate, helping legacy companies develop new digital strategies. Adams holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
providing ridiculously simple accounting and financial insights for businesses on the rise."
Sarah Highfield is an international Yoga Teacher, based in London, UK and is the founder of Yogagise Yoga. Sarah is one of London's most sought after yoga teachers with a formidable private client list and has taught at some of London's best studios including Form and Bodyism. Sarah is a certified Nutrition Coach, she works with exclusive international fitness retreats including Helios Retreats, and has appeared on the pages of Om Yoga Magazine, The Times, The Financial Times, The Daily Mail, BBC and Marie Claire.
For nearly a decade as President & CEO of Leonard Group, Stephen has seen the importance of creating meaningful and quality product. Established in 2010, the Leonard Group has grown from home-based business into a multi-million, multi-brand company including lines for men and women, faith-based jewelry, a pet line and American-based manufacturing. The rapid growth, top-tier partners, growing infrastructure, and message of hope has poised Leonard Group to see exponential growth in the coming years. Having launched the Stephen David Leonard brand in late 2017, Stephen’s vision is to help struggling people find their purpose understand their unique identity, experience, skills, and talents so they can live the life they were created to live.
Shona is a Christian, philanthropic certified public accountant, evolved to an entrepreneur, real estate investor, wife and mom. Her passion is using her gifts to help individuals and business owners accelerate their financial mindset and business goals. She has worked for the top Public Accounting firms in corporate America, with nonprofits, for herself and also coached many people in starting their own entrepreneurship journeys. I am currently the founder and owner of a financial coaching and CPA firm and will be launching a Financial Mindset Bootcamp, tax strategy eBooks and a host of other products in the near future.
Steve is a serial Entrepreneur who grew a tech company to over 300 employees which ended up listing on the Australian Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of $315 Million. After leaving operational duties at that business he moved his family to New Orleans and started Home Buyer Louisiana which helps homeowners sell problem properties by buying them direct for cash.
Shane Daley has nearly two decades experience as a web developer, with a focus on search optimization and online marketing. He is a partner of Daley Professional Web Solutions and OnlineCandidate.com, which provides political campaign website solutions. He developed the Online Candidate content management system and is the author of the book, Running For Office As An Online Candidate.
Sara Abate Rez is the Branding and Commucations Director at Ambience Design Group and the Founder of My Personal Brand and the Work/Life Balance project. Sara is passionate about design, communication, laughter and people. Her Bachelor of Design degree and 15 years working as a brand strategist and designer for various brands has led her to where she is today. She currently runs an interior design blog and creates DIY design solutions through AmbienceExpress.com. She writes for her personal blog on branding and work/life balance and works with entrepreneurs who wish to build their personal brands online so they can create a business and life they love.
