Laura Sciepko lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has a deep passion to see people grow in all facets of their lives. She advocates that “if you feel well, you live well” both professionally and personally. She is a wellness advocate at heart and her journey to support wellness in others as a youth triathlon coach, running coach for women and a nutritional system coach, have led her to become Director at Green Compass Global. She is set on impacting the well-being of children, adults and animals and believes that if we take risks and are open to evolving into who we are created to be, we will find our bliss.
Erika Fay is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Transformational Life Coach with over 16 years of experience working with men, women, couples & athletes. As a professional speaker, Erika specializes in helping people build dreams, accelerate results and create richer, more fulfilling lives. Erika graduated from Purdue University and obtained her Master of Arts degree from St Mary’s University in San Antonio Texas and is certified as a Transformational Life Coach by the Life Mastery Institute. As founder and owner of Erika Fay, LMFT & Associates, a relationship therapy practice, Erika believes that everyone has the capacity to create loving relationships and lead fulfilling, happy lives. In her free time, she is an endurance athlete and competes in numerous triathlons and marathons. www.erikafaylmft.com
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Jennifer M. McGregor is a 20 year veteran in the architectural design industry- serving in many capacities, including her new role as Senior Director of Global Business Development for the renowned hospitality design firm, The Gettys Group, based in Chicago. She also serves on the Executive Committee for the Citadel Theatre and the Advisory Board for the Art & Design School at her Alma Mater in Texas.. She serves as a judge for the prestigious Best of NeoCon Competition as well as the Product Innovation Awards through Architectural Products Magazine. Jennifer is an award-winning designer, philanthropist, runway model, photographer, water-skier, but her favorite role is being the mother of three dynamic children.
Tera Naset is a Registered Dietitian that has spent years helping adults battle diabetes, heart disease and weight gain. Today she is focused on preventing these outcomes instead of just treating them, starting with the youngest kids. Her new book, Healthy Little Foodie, focuses not only on what kids and families should be eating, but how. Tera lives and works in Chicago, Illinois with her husband John and their own healthy little foodies, Madeleine and Francis. Learn more at www.teranasetnutrition.com
Ksenia Poulber is a multi-passionate solopreneur. Fresh from New York City, where she worked as a Beauty photographer and image maker, she is now happily settled in Chicago to pursue writing and speaking to empower women. She believes that it is time for women to take their stand as leaders and is in the process of writing a book to share what she has learned on her path of creating a business as an empath, a creative and a woman. You can find her on Instagram @kseniapoulber.
Daphne Ortiz is a freelance publicist covering clients in film, TV, sports, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, healthcare, and non-profits. She began her career at a tech PR firm working at some of the industry’s top celebrity PR firms. Ortiz was a member of the publicity team for New Line Cinema film studio and worked on films such as The Notebook. Ortiz commutes between Chicago and Los Angeles and has offices in both cities.
Lora LaPratt is the CEO and head stylist of Shopping Girl XOXO, a personal styling brand for clients nation-wide. She prides her business on helping clients to not only look but most importantly FEEL amazing in their own unique style. Lora specializes in working with local Chicago designers and boutiques across the city. She has been featured as a style expert on multiple TV segments and publications and was chosen as one of the Top Woman Owned Businesses in 2016. To learn more about Shopping Girl XOXO and Lora's styling packages visit www.shoppinggirlxoxo.com
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Daphne Ortiz is a freelance publicist covering clients in film, TV, sports, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, healthcare, and non-profits. She began her career at a tech PR firm working at some of the industry’s top celebrity PR firms. Ortiz was a member of the publicity team for New Line Cinema film studio and worked on films such as The Notebook and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King that swept the 2003 Academy Awards. In 2007, she decided to pursue a freelance career enabling her to work alongside former colleagues and various companies. Ortiz commutes between Chicago and Los Angeles and has offices in both cities.