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How to Know Your Life Purpose
Janis Machala / Executive & Business Coach of Janis Machala Coaching
Janis Machala is an experienced executive coach, CEO, corporate director and community leader.
How to Advance DEI in Our Businesses
Sean Greenlee / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant at Sean Greenlee Consulting
Sean is a lifelong diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practitioner. Engrained in his consulting practice, leadership and community engagement style, he believes that DEI should be foundational in who we are and how organizations are led. Sean is skilled in leveraging a broad understanding of internal and external issues to design, build and execute complex, innovative and impactful diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that meet company business goals, foster highly productive work environments, and positively impact organizational branding. read more…
Harnessing Your Energy and Being Highly Sensitive
Linda Binns / Founder of Linda Binns Consulting
Linda Binns is an accomplished energy coach, speaker and author. As an introverted, highly sensitive and empathic person, she understands how difficult it can be to thrive in a world that sees you as being very different. As someone who was not expected to succeed, she has overcome many challenges, and surpassed everyone’s expectations, especially her own. read more…
The Business of Photography
Brooke Clark / Founder of Studio B Portraits
Brooke Clark is founder of Studio B Portraits, a luxury photography studio in Seattle. She and her team specialize in creating “You On Your Best Day” experiences for clients that desire magazine-style + celebrity inspired photography for high school senior pictures, family portraits and personal branding for businesses of all sizes. read more…
Life Balance Strategies for Entrepreneurs
David Weaver / David Weaver Coaching, Owner of The Forgotten Art Project
Hi! My name is David. I am a Husband, Dad, Coach and Adventurer.
I have over 15 years experience coaching and training individuals, small groups and companies. read more…
The Business of Professional Sports & Community Activism
Brian Robinson / Civic Activist, Commissioner of Seattle Sports Commission
Brian is a lifelong resident of North Seattle and third generation leader in the Seattle business community. Born in 1973, he was influenced and inspired by his father’s business acumen and his grandfather’s service and discipline as a Seattle Fire Station Chief. He works actively in support of regional charities including Wellspring Family Services and Mary’s Place. read more…
How to Manage Supply Chain Disruption
Diane Garcia / President of Lorraine Consulting, LLC
Diane L. Garcia (Lorraine Consulting, LLC), has over 14 years experience in supply chain management and is an expert in helping clients improve on their unique operational business processes. Through the prestigious W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Diane learned cutting edge supply chain performance optimization knowledge and implements these best practices with manufacturing and distribution companies in North America. read more…
The Future of Digital Business
Craig Swanson / Co-Founder of Digital Product Studio
Craig Swanson is an entrepreneur, business coach, and co-founder of the online learning platform CreativeLive. Craig thrives being the secret weapon partnering with online businesses such as KaisaFit, Sue Bryce Education, and The Wedding School by helping them into the multi-million-dollar mark and [even acquisition](https://www.emeraldx.com/emerald-strengthens-photography-market-portfolio-through-acquisition-of-sue-bryce-education-and-the-portrait-masters/)! read more…
Running a Craft Distillery from Scratch
Kim Karrick / Owner & Head Distiller of Scratch Distillery
Kim, who has a sensitive and inquisitive palate, tasted a raft of gins, studied the industry, and decided that she would go her own way. She became convinced that there’s no single gin that can appeal to every gin lover. Her passion was to make gin from scratch, using only highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, and to allow enthusiasts to make their own individual blend. read more…
The Business Side of Golf
Shawn Cucciardi / Vice President of Golf Operations for Columbia Hospitality
Shawn Cucciardi joined Columbia Hospitality with an impressive resume and outstanding pedigree for golf operations, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in private, semi-private and public clubs, resort and municipal course sectors. Shawn oversees the overall performance and growth of the golf portfolio for Columbia Hospitality, focusing on business development including valuation and appraisal of golf course projects, feasibility consulting, market analysis and evaluation as well as the operation of golf, restaurant and event facilities. read more…
Why the Business of Femtech is Too Big to Ignore
Rachael Kim / Founder of Project Untaboo
The idea for Project Untaboo began when our founder, Rachael Kim, took 10 months to solo backpack after spending 10 years in corporate life creating safe and secure products and environments for Fortune 100 and 500 clients and their consumers. read more…