REFLECT the Life You Want

I’m Erica Stillman. In the last 8 years, I’ve awakened new parts of my soul. I’ve learned a million+ life lessons about self-love, business, empowerment, being spontaneous, releasing toxic energies and relationships, becoming resourceful despite your lack of resources, and doing what it takes to just wake up in the morning and “go for it”. During this time I’ve experienced many failures, participated in beautiful and disastrous relationships, worked countless jobs; all of which have caused me to second guess myself and my beliefs. I’ve almost thrown in the towel. But life is about the beautiful journey not the destination. It comes with many ups and downs. You truly find who you are by accepting and balancing the good with the bad parts of life. Now, I’m helping other women get UNSTUCK, develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and soul relationships. Let’s create beautiful transformations together!  Erica’s coaching website:  https://ericastillman.com/ Erica is also now owner of Healing Leaves Holistic Center. Here is their website:  https://www.healingleavesnc.com/

About Jody Fletcher:When I was young, my family traveled a lot. As a time-filler, my mother and I would sit in the airport, guess where people were going, and try to fill in the blanks. From an early age I was fascinated with people's stories.As a professional coach, I listen, plain and simple. I listen and ask powerful questions intended to help you grow.In today's world of hyper-activity and instant-gratification, few people have someone that will truly sit down and listen; listen without judgement, without interrupting, without an agenda, and listen with an eye on your future. I listen so that you can engage yourself, explore your direction, evolve the voice in your head, emerge more accountable and enrich your future.You're the only one who can hear the voice in your head. Is that voice your worst enemy, your best friend, or both at different times? Coaching provides you the chance to explore your personal accountability and engage your inner-voice. My coaching focuses on evolving your voice into someone that will give you the confidence and courage to face challenges. I work with clients ranging from Executives to people who just want to make a change in their life.As a Leadership & Culture Consultant I help organizations move forward. My leadership, culture and communication skills are rooted in a three-decade military career and I enter troubled corporate environments with a different perspective. I’ve worked at the Executive level in organizations with more than 45k people and multi-billion-dollar budgets; I know what it takes to build good and efficient culture.I’m deeply skilled in Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Information Security, and Public Speaking. I'm a Certified Authentic Leadership Coach and an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I've been to every leadership course the military has to offer and coached countless people and teams to success. I’m very well-trained, and extremely intuitive.I’ve served in combat with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams, advised Generals, sat with Heads of State and Distinguished Members of Foreign Governments, and had tea with village elders deep in the middle of enemy held territory.Life has taken me all over the world and provided more experiences than I can remember. I'm comfortable in any situation imaginable, but what I do best is listen and ask powerful questions to help people and organizations change for the better.Jody’s LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyfletcherprofessionalcoach/Jody’s website:  https://www.e5professionalcoaching.com/

Dan Bourelle is the Owner/operator of Bourelle Martial Arts. He is Certified in Personal Training, specializing in correctional exercises. He is the Author of the book, "A Martial Artists Guide to Failing Your Way to Success - The Dan-Do Method". Order his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Artists-Guide-Failing-Success/dp/1630620262/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dan+bourelle&qid=1632440019&sr=8-1 Connect with Dan via LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bourelle-95043b13/ Contact Bourelle Martial Arts: https://www.bourellemartialarts.com/

WHAT WE DO.Folla Capital helps small businesses raise capital using one of the several programs authorized under the JOBS Act of 2012.  HOW WE GOT STARTED.Our founders are entrepreneurs ourselves. We’ve gone down the path of having to raise money the traditional way. We know what it’s like to have to make weekly payroll and monthly rent payments.   Our core team started in North Carolina in 2018, facilitating the State’s Intrastate investment crowdfunding program called the NC PACES Act. Based on this experience, we began the process of expanding nationally to help any company, in any state, raise capital using investment crowdfunding programs. WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:Veteran-owned businesses. One of our founders is an Army Desert Storm veteran. Enough said.Women & minority-led businesses. These businesses statistically come up short when it comes to getting funded by traditional sources. Our mission is to fix that.Local businesses. Most businesses do not reside in Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York. They are located in your own community, owned by people you know, and employ your friends, family members, and neighbors. They deserve a shot at funding too.Rural businesses. Small businesses in rural communities have an even stronger affinity with members of their own community They offer a unique opportunity to grow and prosper together. One of our founders was Mayor of the City of Henderson, NC. He’s seen it first-hand.  John’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-panaccione-88272/Folla Capital website: https://www.follacapital.com/Vet to CEO website:  https://www.vettoceo.org/

Abby Waltz is the National Director of Homes for Heroes.According to Abby: “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the first responders that saved my life in a horrific car accident as a teenager. Now, it is my mission to be a strong positive force in the world. To inspire others to live life to the fullest by helping them realize their true purpose (their WHY) and full potential. I fulfill that mission through my commitment to saying Thank You to every hero for their selflessness, compassion, and courage they display and inspiring others to do the same. I would not have the opportunity to live the life I live without our heroes' continued commitment to serve and better our communities each and every day and for that I am incredibly grateful. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to each and every hero, for all you do.”To learn more about Homes for Heroes:  homesforheroes.comTo Connect with Abby Waltz:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbywaltz/

Natalie English, President & CEO, Wilmington Chamber of CommerceNatalie English currently serves as president & CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. She has served for over 20 years in a chamber of a commerce leadership role and over 30 years advocating on behalf of business. Natalie believes it’s her calling to work with business, government, and elected leaders to make her community attractive for business growth and investment. Natalie has almost 30 years of experience monitoring legislative and regulatory issues locally, statewide, and at the federal level. She has a strong track record of success and has been responsible for building community support for many investments in infrastructure that have been key to economic development in the communities in which she has worked. She has leadership experience and a background in affecting policies that impact the cost and ease of doing business, quality of life, and workforce. Natalie has had the opportunity to advocate on behalf of her current community, Wilmington, following Hurricane Florence’s visit to our community and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Natalie led chamber staff to develop communications with members connecting them to resources needed and advocated with elected bodies to define what should be essential businesses. She worked with the Small Business Administration to create a comfortable local presence, so businesses could access the help they needed. Following Hurricane Florence, she worked with United Way leaders to convene a group of community partners that led to the creation of a long-term recovery group that continues to match needs with available resources. Natalie has been a voice on media outlets across the country, letting people know that Wilmington is open for business. Natalie led a team of chamber staff and volunteers to mount an educational campaign regarding the process of exploring potential partnerships for NHRMC. The effort began in the summer of 2019 and culminated in a final 4-1 vote of the New Hanover County Commission to partner with Novant Health and create a $1.2 billion community foundation. The result will transform New Hanover County and southeastern North Carolina for generations. Natalie has a knack for leading teams to create innovative ways to educate and inform chamber members as well as give them a way to connect with each other and the resources they need in order to grow. The creativity and innovation Natalie employs to drive revenue have led to an impressive increase in cash on hand for the Wilmington Chamber. Natalie received her B.A. in Communications from North Carolina State University and achieved her designation as a Certified Chamber Executive in 2012, one of only several hundred. In 2010, the National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte Chapter awarded Natalie with their Community Service Award. In 2008, Natalie was awarded the prestigious Marshall Memorial Fellowship and completed a 25-day trip to Europe to learn about and advance trans-Atlantic relations. She was named as a 2008 Women in Business Achievement Award Winner by the Charlotte Business Journal. In 2009 and 2013, the Mecklenburg Times named Natalie one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte. In 2017, Natalie was nominated as a Woman to Watch by Wilma Magazine. In 2019 and 2020, Natalie made the WilmingtonBiz 100 list as an influencer in the community. Natalie has also been an active volunteer and board member for numerous nonprofit organizations in Charlotte and at the state level. She has also been an active leader in her church. She served as President of the Charlotte Rotary Club and led the members in celebrations related to the club’s Centennial in 2016. In her new community, she continues that involvement as a member of the board of United Way of the Cape Fear, the Ports, Waterways & Beaches Commission, and the Tourism Development Authority. Natalie served as a co-chair of the Mayor's Ad-Hoc Clean Energy Policy Task Force and as a member of the City of Wilmington's Naming Committee. She serves on various committees and working groups at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian.   In her spare time, Natalie enjoys spending time with her son Rick on the sidelines of his many sports activities, traveling, playing golf, reading, and writing.To connect directly with Natalie, email her at english@wilmingtonchamber.orgTo become a member of the Chamber, Apply Here: https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/member/newmemberapp/

Summer McPherson began her journey of dance in 2001 when she was introduced to Swing. Having enjoyed it so much she was anxious to know more. After going out one night to a Latin dance club she was hooked! Through the years, Summer has learned many more dances in all genres. In 2005 she began teaching various classes in Latin, Ballroom and Swing. After a move to Charlotte in 2009, she joined the amazing group, Charlotte Latin Dance and began teaching Salsa with them. When the decision to move back to Wilmington became solid, she asked Heather & Ash of CLD to bring their model with her and become their sister school, Wilmington Latin Dance. Wilmington was ready and poised for some new energy and it's been an exciting journey growing the dance community. Since WLD's Launch Party in 2012, the word continues to spread and the community is growing! Latin Dancing is the choice for nightlife and Wilmington Latin Dance is the choice to learn and connect. Summer has a true passion for teaching and sharing the joy of dance. Performing is another avenue where her spirit can be expressed. She was surprised by the satisfaction of creating choreography and was up for the challenge! WLD's Ladies Bachata Team has been able to perform regionally and share their unique style through their routines. Summer is also the Director of Wilmington Touch, a local Team that is a branch of the internationally known, Island Touch Dance Academy. It is an honor for her to have been chosen to represent and direct a Team here in Wilmington that is a part of a worldwide network of over 65 Touch Teams. Along with dance, Summer also enjoys drawing, painting and traveling. Her husband is one with crazy ideas as well and owns King Neptune Restaurant; an awesome restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. She also has two daughters with self-expression and crazy all their own! Register for the WiLD Coed Edition, October 15-17, 2021 here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/362452028818351Wilmington Latin Dance website for lessons and other upcoming social events:  http://www.wilmingtonlatindance.com/Online dance lessons here:  https://www.567anddance.com/

Brad Caldwell is the Founder and CEO of Spark Business Strategies.Brad has worked in Marketing and Hospitality for nearly two decades. His work in marketing strategy and business philosophy has allowed him to meet with leaders around the world in education and global missions, as well as the restaurant industry, tourism, retail, and non-profit organizations.He and his wife, Grace, have three sons [Parker, Elliott, and Benjamin], and live in Wilmington, NC. He is an avid record collector, and enjoys time with his wife, a good glass of bourbon, and networking with local business leaders.About Spark Business Strategies:Client-focused Branding and Marketing.Our focus is on the work you cannot do, to get your business where it needs to be. That focus means we are entirely dedicated to your goals, your industry, and the branding steps that help you most.One Size Does NOT Fit AllWe don't offer packages for digital marketing or print advertising, and we don't sell our services like a traditional agency. At our core, we are strategists tasked with hearing you, assessing your needs, and developing a tailored plan to help solve your problems and increase your revenue.Lead with BrandingLeading with branding allows our work to be consumer-driven, as we study how your potential customers make purchasing decisions. Most people and business buy because of price, brand name, and reputation. And Branding is Reputation! So our branding strategies pair with your business in real time, and the places that your ideal consumers navigate, purchase from, and invest in.Website:  https://www.thisisbrandstrategy.com/ Brad Caldwell’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-caldwell/

Rebekah Freedom is a Relationship Educator & Grief CoachPeople who are guided to work with her often arrive struggling with a life event such as:Divorce/BreakupAddiction/PainDeath of a loved oneFeeling lost/LonelinessLack of directionAs a comprehensive counselor, she get’s people out of the self-help aisle and offers them real help. I often hear, “Rebekah, you changed my life. You gave me so much. I’m totally different than the person I was when I started working with you. It is amazing.” When you are ready to truly experience freedom; she is there.When working with her you get:A University Style Education about You and Your life.Training in Relationship, Business, Magic, and Real Help!Communications from Spirit to you.A one-of-a-kind counseling experience.Options for course work are three, six, and eleven months sessions. Prices Vary. Connect with Rebekah at https://www.rebekahfreedom.com/If you want to learn how to have healthy relationship, then you read Rebekah’s book: Breakup Rehab. 

Episode #15 – From Awakening to Dream Expansion with Bill & Angela Schnieders.Angela and Bill have left city life and have settled in an orchard garden in Montana on Flathead Lake near Glacier National Park. They are the Co-Founders of New Eden Strategies and have one daughter.Angela has been a devoted student of January & Ryan Donovan for nine years she is passionate to share the same hope she has been given through their model and example, with others, through The Woman School. She has since become a Strategist & Mindset Coach, thought-leader, and highly sought after speaker for her vulnerable, heartfelt message on sustainable living with the new mindsets & skillsets we must develop in order to thrive in our ever changing world.You can reach Angela at angela@greatnessjourney.comBill is the Co-Founder of Powered Foods, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, whose mission is to help individuals optimize health and heal various diseases with organic nutrient-dense food, juices, and other naturopathic means. He conducts workshops and seminars relating to organic farming and permaculture. Bill is now the lead instructor of the Great Man’s Legacy and Master Coach of The Man School. You can reach Bill at bill@greatnessjourney.comBill’s LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-schnieders/ Link to Introductory Webinar with Bill and the Great Man’s Legacy of The Man School: https://zl725.isrefer.com/go/GMLintro/TH002/