Jessamyn Stanley
Underbelly YogaInstructor/Founder
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Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed leading voice in wellness. Jessamyn is highly sought after for her insights on 21st century yoga and intersectional identity as a queer Black woman….
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Jes Averhart
Jes & CoCEO, Creator of Reinvention Roadmap
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Jes is the CEO of Jes & Co. and creator of the Reinvention Roadmap ! As a Mom, Storyteller, Podcaster and member of a Badass Girl Tribe, she uses her…
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Ruth Penado
Ruthlessly StrongFitness Influencer
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Ruth Penado is a Bull City native, who like the city that raised her, has undergone a serious transformation over the last few years. Although she spent many years completely…
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Heather Pownall
The Confidence LabsFounder
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Heather Pownall is a Certified Professional Coach and founder of The Confidence Labs, which helps women beat self-doubt and build more confidence so they can achieve more of what truly…
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Ally Born Noel
Allison Born, LLC, Give Yoga A TriFounder
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Ally is a yoga teacher, Ironman triathlete, and former Division I water polo player. In 2016, she earned her 200-hour level yoga teacher certification and has since taught over 300…
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Tyrone Irby
Stronger and Faster DurhamFounder
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Tyrone T. Irby is the founder, owner, and trainer at the Choice Performance Center, where he coaches athletes of all abilities, races, and genders. Diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in…
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Sarah Katherine Tucker
Adastra Talent PartnersPrincipal
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Sarah Katherine Tucker is the Founder of Adastra Talent Partners, a consultancy focused on leadership development and executive coaching. She brings over 12 years of experience in Human Resources and…
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Rain Bennett
Six Second StoriesDirector of Production
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Rain Bennett is a two time Emmy-nominated filmmaker, writer, and competitive storyteller with over a decade of experience producing documentary films that focus on health and wellness. With his company…
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Naya F. Powell
Spa Utopia, Inc. (& the Utopia Living Brand)Founder/CEO/Wholistic Lifestyle Strategist
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Naya F. Powell is a #1 Bestselling Author, 3rd generation entrepreneur, CEO/founder of Spa Utopia which delivers luxe spa and virtual wellness experiences on-demand, and the Utopia Living Brand. Naya…
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Dominique Hammonds
Hammonds Counseling & Consulting, PLLCCounselor, Educator, Scholar, Advocate
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Dr. Dominique Hammonds is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling…
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Laura Tierney
The Social InstituteFounder and CEO
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Laura Tierney is the Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, empowering students and their role models to navigate social media and technology in positive, high character ways.
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Arunima Srivastava, RYT200
Lifetime Fitness / Omni YogaYoga Instructor
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Arunima was born in West Bengal – east coast of India – and brought up on the west coast in the city of Pune-India. She has lived in the USA…
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Kevin Callaghan
AcmeOwner and Chef
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Kevin launched Acme Food & Beverage Co. in Carrboro in 1998. Since that time, Acme has been featured in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, The New York Times,…
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Dr. Bahby Banks
Pillar ConsultingFounder
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Dr. Bahby Banks is the visionary behind ENVISION Empowerment Experience™ and the founder and CEO of Pillar Consulting. With 15+ years of public health and capacity building expertise, Dr. Banks’…
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Raven Gibbs
Mindfulness MovementFounder
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Raven Gibbs is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Law and Cognitive Science. She…
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Nikki Barth
Durham Technical Community CollegeInstructor - Massage Therapy Program
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Durham Tech’s Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare students for both state and national massage therapy licensing exams through classwork and practical, hands-on training. Students will obtain a foundation…
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Aubrey Zinaich
Global Breath Yoga StudioKundalini Yoga & Sadhana Instructor
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Aubrey is a local restauranteur, sommelier and Kundalini yoga teacher who is passionate about helping all people find their inner truth. Her special interests include mantra, moon cycles, manifesting, sound…
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Tarkisha Poole
Coastal Credit UnionManager of Community Engagement
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Wife, Mother of Two, Graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Alum of Leadership Triangle 18’. Tarkisha Poole serves as Manager of Community Engagement, Coastal Credit Union with responsibility of development strategies,…
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Derek D. Ross
YMCAZumba Instructor
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Derek D. Ross has been a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2013, and recently become an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor in May 2019. He uses his weekly Zumba classes as…
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Garth Robertson
Song of the SacredSound Therapist
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For over 20 years, Garth has been making music and using sound for self -healing. Song and vibration can do more than excite the nervous system with danceable energy; it…
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Dr. Justine Grosso
WebsiteDr. Justine Grosso is a Licensed Psychologist, yoga instructor, and Mindful Connection Coach. She specializes in the intersection of the mind-body connection, trauma, and relationships. She is passionate about empowering…
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Jennifer King
Busy BeesFounder
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Growing up in a blue collar family, hard work and a clean home were always top priorities; I carried these values with me into adulthood. However, a new son and…
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Katrina Dooda
YMCAPOUND Instructor
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Always finding joy in dance, movement, and music, Katrina, a certified POUND Pro and AFAA certified group fitness instructor, loves Pound. It allows her students to connect with musical rhythm…
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Lucie House
Lucie House, MA, teaches yoga and mindfulness through Growga, a wellness startup based out of the Triangle area. After developing a personal mindfulness and yoga practice, Lucie became passionate about…
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Lucy Hayhurst
Well Balanced NutritionLicensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
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Lucy Hayhurst is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and co-owner of Well Balanced Nutrition, where we help you worry less, love what you eat, and live your best life. One…
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Patrick Jeffs, PhD
The Resiliency SolutionTrainer, Coach, and Consultant
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Dr. Patrick Jeffs founded The Resiliency Solution in 2018 to help combat the impact of chronic stress: The Resiliency Solution believes that chronic stress can negatively impact organizations by blocking…
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Perri Kersh
Neat FreakFounder
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For over 15 years, organizing expert Perri Kersh has helped individuals, families, students and small business owners organize their time and their space so they can function at their very…
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Shane Jones
Worldwide Adventure Guides, LLCOwner
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Shane Jones has been climbing, trekking, and exploring the world for over four decades. In 2015 he established Worldwide Adventure Guides, LLC. He and his wife Barbara founded the company…
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Tom Ferguson
Rise Biscuits & DonutsFounder
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Tom Ferguson is the founder and CEO of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken and Your Birding Story. Ferguson is a serial entrepreneur with an ability to see and bring…
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