LuAnn is a freelance writer and editor. She loves helping colleagues who are leaping into freelancing/entrepreneurship and building an agency of one, particularly those grappling with choosing a specialty (she worked many years in PR before focusing exclusively on writing and editing), juggling work and family, finding and maintaining clients, and reaching profitability.
Mary Anne is a former journalist (network news producer and regional magazine editor), frequent PR pro and now media consultant for clients ranging from tech thought leaders to innovative startups to fillmmakers and authors to state and city agencies to global nonprofits. Passionate about promoting media literacy, caregiving, neurodiversity and the creative arts, she strongly believes in finding fulfilling, mission-driven work that utilizes our greatest gifts, empowers individuals, provides financial independence and supports the greatest good. As our world rapidly transforms and adapts to chaos and change, she believes we must as well.
Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered Productivity™ System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, Dyson, and Google. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine.
Nicole is an experienced content strategy leader with demonstrated skills in user-centered information architecture, systems thinking, content engineering, process design and client service to make a lasting impact. She has worked in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, as well as being self-employed as a freelancer.
Reesa is a TED Talk Trainer who prepares executives and ESL Speakers for leadership. She has worked with corporate leader executives and technology & sales departments in executive development and influential leadership for 25 years. Reesa studied in-person with the father of cognitive therapy Albert Ellis, Ph.D., in his 90’s and Ram Dass after he published Be Here How.
Roberta Coffin is a marketing communications professional who generates results by focusing on what are the needs, the pain points and the solutions. Her strategic mindset, empathetic approach, and industry insight make her an exceptional mentor for those seeking clarity and confidence in their journey.
Sandra is a veteran journalist and manager who left the news business to reshape a career that needed some fresh air. Now, she is a freelance writer, editor and consultant who brings news sensibilities to success stories, case studies and profiles for her clients.