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Transforming Lives with Purpose, Confidence, and Clarity
Natasha B. Russell Darby, FOR
itwasneveraboutsettlingforanordinarypath.From ayoungage,shefeltadeepcallingtoupliftandinspire others,apassionthatwouldeventuallyshapeherinto thetransformativeleadersheistoday.Raisedin Calgary,Alberta,withproudJamaicanroots,Natasha's upbringinginstilledinheranunshakableworkethic,a heartfulloffaith,andavisionfargreaterthanherself.
Herjourneyintotheworldofcommunicationsand coachingwasnotaccidental—itwaspurpose-driven. Asayounggirl,shediscoveredthepowerofwords, howtheycouldmotivate,heal,andencouragepeople toreachbeyondtheircircumstances.Thatrealization propelledherintoacareerincorporate communications,whereshespentovertwodecades masteringtheartofbranding,crisismanagement,and publicrelations.Butdeepinside,sheknewshewas destinedformore.Shedidn'tjustwanttotell stories—shewantedtochangethem.
Today,NatashaistheFounderandCEOofNBRGlobal SolutionsInc.,anaward-winningcoach,motivational speaker,andbusinessstrategistdedicatedtohelping entrepreneurs,leaders,andprofessionalsunlocktheir fullpotential.Hermissionisclear:toempowerpeople withclarity,con idence,andpurposesotheycan achievetheirbiggestgoalsanddreams.
Butherstoryisn'tjustaboutsuccess.It'saboutfaith, perseverance,andanunwaveringcommitmentto transforminglives.
The Journey of a Visionary Leader
Natasha'spassionfor communicationandcoachingwas sparkedbyadeepbeliefin people'spotential."I'vealways beendrawntocommunications andcoachingbecauseIsawtheir powertoinspire,uplift,and empower,"sheshares. "Witnessingthetransformative impactthatclearcommunication andstrategicguidancecanhave onindividualsandbusinesses fueledmypassionfurther."
Hercareerbeganincorporate communications,whereshe gainedover20yearsof experienceinbranding,public relations,andcrisismanagement However,shesoonrealizedthat truesuccessisn'tjustabout pro it—it'saboutpurpose.This realizationinspiredherto incorporatemotivational speakingintoherwork,asshe wantedtohelppeopleconnect withtheir'why'andaligntheir goalswiththeirvalues.
"Ultimately,mycareerpathhas beendrivenbyadesiretomakea positiveimpactglobally.Itruly believethatbyhelpingpeople unlocktheirpotentialandlive theirpurpose,wecancreatea rippleeffectofpositivechange thatbene itsusall."
In luences and Early Inspirations
Natashaattributesherstrong workethicandambitiontoher parents."Theiremphasisonfaith andgoal-settingplayedapivotal roleinmyjourney,"shesays. Fromayoungage,she
understoodtheimportanceof self-beliefandperseverance, whichbecamefoundational principlesinherwork.
Herfaithalsoplayedasigni icant roleinshapingherworldview."At ageeleven,asermonaboutbeing 'fearfullyandwonderfullymade' resonateddeeplywithme, boostingmyself-esteemand solidifyingmyrelationshipwith God,"sherecalls.Thisfaith-based con idencehasfueledhermission tohelpothersrecognizetheir worthandpotential.
Whileherfaithisdeeply personal,Natashaconsiders herselfspiritualratherthan religious,believingthat spiritualitytranscendsdivisive labels.Thisinclusiveperspective hasguidedhercareer,fosteringa collaborativeandunderstanding approachinherinteractionswith clientsandaudiences.
Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Vulnerability
Startingherowncompanycame withchallenges,thebiggestbeing overcominghervulnerabilityand sharingherpersonalstory."I tendtobeprivate,butIrealized thatvulnerabilityand authenticitywerecrucialfor buildingtrustinthecoaching industry,"sheexplains.
"Bysharingmyexperiences,Iwas abletoattractasigni icant followingandestablishastrong connectionwithmyaudience. WhileIstillvaluemyprivacy,I've learnedtostrikeabalance betweensharingenoughtobuild rapportandmaintaininghealthy boundaries."
Empowering Leaders Through Coaching and Public Speaking
As an International Certi ied Health and Life Coach, Natasha specializes in mindset transformation. "The most common barriers I help clients overcome include self-doubt,impostersyndrome,andlimitingbeliefs,"she states. Many of her clients struggle with self-sabotage, perfectionism,andafearoffailurethatholdsthemback fromreachingtheirfullpotential.Natashaworksclosely withentrepreneursandprofessionalstohelpthemgain clarity, develop con idence, and implement strategic planningforsuccess.
Inadditiontocoaching,Natashaisasought-afterkeynote speaker,addressingtopicssuchasleadership,branding, and effective communication. Her most requested talk focuses on personal branding and public relations strategies "A strong personal brand is built on authenticityandcredibility,"sheadvises."Leadersmust beintentionalaboutshowcasingtheirvalues,skills,and personality to create a memorable and impactful presence. ”
Managing Reputation and Crisis Communications
Natashaalsospecializesincrisisand riskcommunications.Herkeyadvice forbusinesses?"Beproactive.Acrisis communicationplanshouldinclude identifyingpotentialrisks,designating aspokesperson,andpreparingkey messages.Bybeingproactive, businessescanmitigatedamageto theirreputationandemergestronger"
Beyondherprofessionalsuccess, Natashaisadevotedmotherandwife. "Balancingbusinessandfamilyrequire intentionalityanddiscipline,"she explains."Imaintainastrict schedule—ifit'snotinmycalendar,it doesn'texist.Familytimeissacred, andIstrivetobefullypresentwithmy husbandanddaughter"
AtypicaldayinNatasha'slifeincludes strategicplanning,clientcoaching, speakingengagements,andquality familytime."It'sajugglingact,butby prioritizingandbeingpresent,I'mable to indbalanceandful illmentinboth mybusinessandpersonallife."
What's Next for NBR Global Solutions Inc.?
Lookingahead,Natashahasambitious plansforthefuture.Sheiscurrently writingher irstbookandplanning her irstannualWomen'sLeadership RetreatinSeptember2025. Additionally,sheispreparingforthe thirdannual ELEVATE! Leadership Experience inNovember2025,a transformativeeventforleadersand entrepreneurs.
Sheisalsorelaunching"TheNBR Show"podcast,whichwillfeature inspiringstoriesfrompurpose-driven leadersandbusinessowners. "Ultimately,mygoalistocontinue
spreadingmymessageglobally throughspeakingengagements,both inpersonandvirtually,toempower otherstobelieveintheirGod-given purposeandachievetheirbiggoals anddreams."
Words of Wisdom and Legacy
Forthoselookingtounlocktheir potential,Natasha'sadviceisclear: "Leadyourlifewithpurpose, con idence,andclarity,andyouwill achievegreatsuccess."Herfavorite quotebyJayDanzieencapsulatesher philosophy: 'Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, and the way you make others feel is your trademark.'
Shealsoencouragesindividualsto embracetheirinnerBOSS: Brilliant, Optimistic, Sophisticated, Successful."Theverybestisyetto come!"sheaf irms.
Forthosereadytotransformtheir lives,Natashaofferspersonalized strategysessionsthroughherwebsite, nbrboss.com.Shecanalsobe connectedwithon LinkedIn (@nbrboss), Instagram (@nbr_boss), TikTok (@nbr_boss), and Facebook
(@NBR.Dream.Believe.Achieve)
Toexploremoreaboutherwork,check outher Impact Report:NBRGlobal SolutionsInc.2023AnnualReport
Withanunwaveringcommitmentto inspiring,motivating,andempowering others,NatashaB.Russellcontinuesto leavealastingimpactonthe world—oneleaderatatime.
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INTERVIEW WITH BRI SEELEY
Coaching Entrepreneurs on How to Grow Their Business
Thebusinessworldismorecompetitive
thanever,andithasbecomemuch harderforleaderstostandout.And whenitcomestoleadership,wordofmouthis thebestformofadvertisementyoucanhave.If yourpeopleloveworkingforyouandrespect you,theywillspreadthosegoodwordsand naturallygrowyourcompany.Thus,leaderswith integritydon'tneedtobefearedbecausethey knowtheyarehonest,genuineandaretaking theworldbystormduetothisvirtue.
Inthefollowinginterview, EntrepreneurCoach BriSeeleytalksaboutthesaidintegrityandwhy itmakesaleaderstandoutfromothersleaders. Shealsoexplainswhyentrepreneursaretheir ownroadblocksalongsideguidingusastowhy everyentrepreneurmusthireacoach.
What according to you makes for a transformational leader? How do you integrate the same thought into your leadership?
Integrity.Inordertofacilitatetransformationin others,weasleadersneedtobewillingto irst facilitateitwithinourselves.Longgonearethe dayswherepeoplewantperfectleaders-they wantleaderstheycanrelateto.Iapproachlife, business,andleadershipwiththecouragetogo
irstthroughthemessiness,thenshowupfor othersandsupportthemthroughtheir messiness.
What prompted you to begin your entrepreneurial career?
Ididn'tactuallywanttobeanentrepreneurafter growingupwithanentrepreneurialmom.I startedmy irstof icialbusinessattheageof23 becauseIdidn'thavetheopportunitytogetajob inmy ieldofstudy.Itbeganasasidehustleand awayformetocontinueusingmycreativity, whileworkingafull-timejob.Yearafteryearit grewandeventuallybecamemyfull-time income.
What approach do you follow in ensuring optimal client satisfaction?
Acombinationofcompassionateunderstanding andbutt-kickingmotivation!It'simportantto havebothbecausemorethananythingwe're humansandweneedboth.
What has the journey been like for Bri Seeley over the years?
It'sbeenatrip.Theentrepreneurialjourneyin generalisajourneyofextremes.Thebest
exampleIcangiveofthiswasthedayI wasinterviewedonTheTODAYShow whenIhad$0.25inmybankaccount. Whatithastaughtmemorethan anythingistocultivateastrong, courageous,andpowerfulinner resilience.Atanymomentinthis journey,myworldcouldtakea180* turnandinsteadoflettingexternal factorshavecontrol,Irelymoreonmy innerresiliencetokeepgoing.
Looking back, what would you have done different when starting out?
IwishIwouldhavehiredacoachto helpmefromtheget-go.Iwastedso muchtime,energyandmoneyontrial anderror,withafocusonallthewrong things.Mybusinessandmyjourney wouldberemarkablydifferentifIknew andtrustedhowimpactfulacoach wouldbeinsupportingme.
What would be your advice for aspiring and emerging women entrepreneurs?
Gethelpandsetyourselfupforsuccess. Thesuccessratesforentrepreneursare abysmalandlessthan10%ofwomen ownedbusinesseseverreachthe6 igurethreshold.Ifyou'regoingtotake therisktobecomeanentrepreneur, don'triskthesuccessofyourbusiness ontrialanderror.Riskeverythingyou cantowardsyoursuccess.
What makes you stand out as a business and leadership coach?
Iconsidermyselfanentrepreneurcoach becauseIviewbusinessasinherently personal.One'spersonalhabits,mindset andbeliefparadigmsimpactthesuccess ofyourbusinessjustasmuch(ifnot more)thanyourstrategy.Inorderfor
myclientstosucceed,Isupportthemonaholisticlevelfrom theinsideout.
What are some of the pre-conceived notions or stereotypes that you have faced being a women entrepreneur?
I'vemetalotofmeninthebusinessarenawhoassumethatmy businessisjustahobbyorthatI'mbeingbankrolledbya signi icantother.It'sunfortunatethatincertaincircles,women stillaren'ttakenseriouslyinbusiness.ButIdon'ttakeitasmy responsibilitytochangethem,andinsteadjustcontinuebeing thebesttoletmyexpertiseandauthorityspeakforitself.
What has been the biggest roadblock during your journey? What has been your biggest learning?
Myself.WhatI'velearnedduringthisjourneyisthatIamthe beginningandendingofmybusiness-mybusinesscannot surpassme.IfIbelievesomethingisimpossible,itbecomes impossible.AndifIbelievesomethingtobepossible,it becomespossible.I(andeveryentrepreneurreadingthis)are concurrentlyourbiggestroadblockandourbiggestsourceof opportunity.Learningtonavigateourselvesisahuge ingredientinbusinesssuccess.
What does the future look like for you in the coming years? What is your long-term vision?
Continuingtosupportentrepreneursthroughstarting,building andgrowingpro itablebusinessesinmytwosignature programs“MonetizeYourVision”and“TheEntrepreneur Accelerator”,writingmysecondbook,startingtotravelto speakingengagementsagainandlaunchingmyownwomen's entrepreneurconference!
Finally, what do you think is the most important trait for a leader and why?
Nottosoundlikeabrokenrecord…Integrity.It'simportantfor leaderstobehonestabouttheirjourneyandwhatactually goesintobuildingabrandandbusiness.ThedaysofInstagram perfectionandsleazy“quick ix”marketingarethankfully ending.Peoplewantleaderstheycanrelatetoandtheydon't wanttobedeceived.Thosewhoareleadingwithintegritywill risetothetopandcontinuetothriveinbusinessbecauseof this.
Buildinga Successful Businesswith theToolsYou AlreadyHave
Wri en by Rebecca Contreras
uildingabusinessisnotfor theweakatheart.Overnight successesarerare.Accordingto theBureauofLaborStatistics' BusinessEmploymentDynamics, only50%ofbusinessessurvive their ifthyearofoperation,and only30%ofbusinesseswillmake itpasttheten-yearmark.Beingan entrepreneuris illedwith challengesandsetbacks,butitcan provideyouwithopportunities thatyoucanonlyimagineworking asaW2employee.
IneverthoughtIwouldgofrom beingagovernmentandW2 employeetoasuccessful entrepreneur.Mymentorsand peopleIworkedwithwerethe irst
oneswhobroughtupthenotion.
AfterIquitmylong-term governmentcareer,Itooka positionasanEVPatasmall company.EventhoughIheldan executiveposition,Ihadno ownershipofthecompany.Forsix years,Ihelpedtheownersgrow theirbusiness,butIwasn'tableto shareinthepro itdespitebeing responsiblefordevelopingthe growthofapracticeareawhich ultimatelyrepresented80%ofthe company'srevenue.Istartedto thinktwiceaboutwhatmy mentorsandpeopleIworkedwith said,“ifIwassuccessfulinhelping someoneelsebuildandgrowtheir business,Icandothesamefor myself.”
WhenI irstbegan,Iknewnothing aboutstartingabusinessor runningabusiness.WhatIdid knowwasthatIhad ifteenyears ofexperienceworkingforthestate andfederalgovernment,twelveof thoseyearsgrowingaggressively inmyleadershipexecution,soI tookwhatIknewandusedthemto buildAvantGarde.
Herearethreeessentialprinciples thatIlearnedinmytwelveyears servingtheformerTexasGovernor andPresidentBushthathelpedme buildasuccessfulbusiness.
LOOK AT THE TOOLS YOU ALREADY HAVE
Beforeyouputabusinessplaninto action,thinkabout (1)whatyoucanofferthatis worthsomethingtosomeoneelse, (2)whomightneedit,and(3)who mightacquireit.
Iheldleadershippositionsinthe TexasStateGovernmentandatthe WhiteHouse,whichtaughtme howtobearesults-driven, outcome-basedleader.Becauseof mybackgroundandupbringing,I hadtremendoustenacityand resiliencetoworkanddealwith dif icultissues.Iwentfrombeinga pregnant,teenagedropoutlivingin povertywhosurvivedallsortsof abusetoholdingaseniorexecutive positionasaCommissionedOf icer attheWhiteHousewhen9/11 happened.IknewtherewaslittleI couldencounterthatwouldstop me.Ibuiltareputationformyself asthego-topersontogetthings done.Iwasthechangeagentwho wouldtaketheinitiativeand orchestratechangestosolve problems.
DuringmytenureastheEVP,I contributedtothegrowthofthe businessthroughtheexperience, gifts,andtalentscultivatedduring my15yearsingovernment service.Iwascon identthesesame skillscanhelpwiththe developmentofmyownbusiness.
BUILD A NETWORK
Nobusinesscansurviveinasilo. Afterall,you'reaskingpeopletodo businesswithyou,butpeopletend toonlydobusinesswiththosethey likeandwanttoworkwith.Having astrongnetworkcanhelpmake
yourbusiness,andthelackofone canbreakit.
Duringmytimeinmygovernment career,Ibuiltaverystrong networkofpeoplewhotrustedme, reliedonme,andcouldcounton metodeliver.WhenIstartedmy business,theybecamemy superpowerandthekeytomy initialsuccess.Ihadarolodexwith hundredsofpeoplewhoIcould callandconnectwithinperson. Onceitbecameclearthatmy consultingserviceswouldbene it anyorganization,including governmentagencies,Ireached outtomynetworkandbegan marketing.Ididn'tgetmy irst clientsbycoldcallingpeople; instead,Itappedmywarmleads.
Ialsodeviseastrategyandprocess toevolvemybusinessfrombeing merelyavendortoa"trusted advisor."Itismuchharderto replaceaproven,trustadvisor thanjustavendor,whomaybe providingservicesothersprovide.
Nearlythirteenyearslater,more than80%ofAvantGarde'sclients aretheresultsofourcurrentor formerclients'networks.Never underestimatethepowerofyour networkwhenbuildingyour business.
LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERTISE, BUT BUILD ON TOP OF IT TO SCALE
Inordertoconvinceyourpotential customerstoinvestinyou,you needtoestablishyourselfasa thoughtleaderandexpertinthe business.Onceyou'reknowninthe marketplaceasathoughtleaderor expert,bringpeoplewhocanbuild ontopofthevaluesyourbusiness
hastoofferontoyourteam.
WhenIstartedAvantGarde,more than80%ofourbusinesswasin HReventhoughitwasaconsulting irmforHR,StrategyandIT services.However,HRwasthe focusofmyentiregovernment careerandtheexpertiseIbrought tothetable.Oncerevenuebeganto low,Ihiredotherpeoplewhose expertisecomplementedmine.For example,Iwantedtoscaleupour serviceofferingstogiveourclients aholisticapproachtotheir problems,soIhiredpeoplewho weresmarterthanme—people whowereexpertsintheareasI wanttoscaleupinsuchas OrganizationalDevelopment, ChangeManagement,Strategy,and BusinessProcessIT. Ialsoteamed withapartnerwhohadarobustIT backgroundandexpertise.This elevatedourcapabilitiesasa irm.
Ibelievethatanyonecanbuilda thrivingbusinessinAmericaas longastheyhave(a)avision,(b)a speci icskillset,expertise,or talent,(c)arobustnetwork,(d) andawell-thought-outplanof execution.Nothingismore satisfyingthanreachingyourgoals andseeingyourvisioncometo fruition.Ifyouthinkbeingan entrepreneurisyourcalling,here are10stepsthatyoucanbegin takingnowtoachieveyour entrepreneurialgoal.
TenStepstoBeginYour EntrepreneurialJourney
Ÿ Determine what you have to offer. Onceyoudecidewhat thatis,setyourselfapartby identifyingwhatmakesyour offeringunique.
Ÿ Create a business plan or strategy. DONOTjumpoutand startabusinesswithnoplan. Makeaplanandsticktoit. Incorporatephasesof developmentandsetrealistic milestones.
Ÿ Learn 101 about starting a business. Learnallthatthereis toknowabouthowtosetup therightstructurefromthegetgo.Thisincludeslearningthe legalrequirementsand regulations,protecting intellectualproperty,obtaining theappropriateinsurance,and evenconsideringyourlongtermexitstrategy.
Ÿ Pick the right partner. A businesspartnershipislikea marriage.Youhavetostick togetherthroughthickandthin. Takeinventoryofyourshared valuesandgoals,andwhether yourskillscomplementone another,etc.
Ÿ Map out your inancial plan. Determinewhatyour inancial needsareandhowyouplanto fundthe irststagesof development
Ÿ Build your brand. Thinkabout howyouwillshowcaseand advertiseyourbusinesstoyour potentialcustomers.Startwith abasicwebsiteandasimple marketingplanusingsocial mediatoyouradvantage.
Ÿ Build and expand your network. Ifyoudon'thavea professionalnetwork,focuson buildinganetworkassoonas possibleandcontinuallyinvest energyintoexpandingit.
Ÿ Make an operational plan. Unlikeabusinessplanthat focusesonhigh-levelstrategies, anoperationalplanlaysout tacticalsteps,the“who,how, when,what,”necessaryto executeyourbusinessplan.
Ÿ Engage the right people to support your business. HavingPEOPLEonyourteam canmakeorbreakaCEOor entrepreneur,soitisimportant tohirepeoplewhobelievein yourcauseandchampionyour vision.
Ÿ Focus on continual learning. Youcan indabusinessmentor, joinachambergroup,ortake classesonzoom,onlineorwith yourlocalchamber.Themore knowledgeyougain,themore knowledgeyouwillhavein buildingyourbusiness.
Weliveinacountrythataffords anyone,regardlessoftheir background,pedigree,orstatusto buildandgrowabusiness–Iam livingproofofthat!Embraceyour vision,leverageyourstrengths, andbuildmeaningfulconnections. Remember,thetoolsarewithin reach–now,it'stimetocraftyour story
AbouttheAuthor
RebeccaContrerasistheFounderandCEO ofAvantGarde—anAustin-based consulting irmthatfederalagencies dependupontohelpthemtransformtheir leadershipandgrowtheirorganization throughholisticandsustainable approaches.Unlikemostentrepreneurs, Rebeccawasbornintopoverty.But throughgrit,resolve,andsteadfast
commitment,Rebeccatransformedherself fromahighschooldropoutandwelfaredependentteenagemothertoasuccessful businessleader.Shehasreceivedanumber ofaccoladesforherexceptionalleadership suchasbeingnamedthe2023Austin BusinessWomanoftheYearandhaving receivedagoldenStevieawardforBest FemaleEntrepreneurin2022.
The Mindful Entrepreneur
sabest-sellingauthor, speaker,andcerti ied LifeCoachspecializing inMindfulCoaching, CoreeSullivanhas dedicatedherlifeto helpingothers indtheirauthenticselves andleadful illinglives.
BornandraisedinNorthernColorado, CoreeresidesinWindsor,Colorado,where sheguidesindividualsontheirpersonal journeysthroughhercompany-This RestoredHeartMinistries.
FINDING HERSELF
Coree'sjourneybeganwithherown struggles.Asasinglemotherraisingtwo daughters,shefoundherselflostinthe chaosofprovidingforherfamilyand navigatingunhealthyrelationships.
Itwasthisrealizationthatledhertoseek guidanceandembarkonapathofselfdiscovery.Despiteattendingcounseling sessionsandseminars,shefeltthat somethingwasstillmissing.Untilshe stumbledupontheconceptofmindful coaching.
Skepticalat irst,mindfulcoachingbecame thetransformativeapproachCoreeneeded toreconnectwithhertrueself.Sherecalls,
EXELEON SPOTLIGHT
“AsIexploredthisnewconcept,I begantodiscoverabeaconofhope, shiningitslightonapathformy transformativejourneytowards self-discoveryandgenuine connectiontomyauthenticself.”
Littledidsheknow,thisexploration wouldleadherdownapathof profoundawakening,whereeach mindfulsessionbecameasacred spaceforself-re lectionandthe discoveryofhertrueself.This methodofmindfulcoachingwent beyondtraditionalcoaching techniquesbyemphasizingdeep awarenessofthepresentmoment andthejourneythatledtothe currentstate.
Thecoachingmethodallowed Coreetounravelthelayersofpain andwoundsthathadobscuredher identityforyears.
RESTORING HEARTS
ForCoree,herentrepreneurial spirithasbeenadrivingforce throughoutherlife.Withover30 yearsofexperience,startingin marketingandeventuallyowning andoperatingasuccessful constructionandroo ingbusiness, shehasalwayssoughttohelp othersachievetheirgoals.
InJanuary2013,Coreelauncheda DivorceRecoveryprogram, "DestinyAfterDivorce,"whichhas sincehelpedhundredsof individuals indfreedomfromthe painofdivorceandembracea thriving,fulllife.Herbest-selling bookbythesamename,alongwith aworkbook,hasbecomean essentialresourceforthose navigatingthechallengesof divorce.
Buildingonthesuccessofher DivorceRecoveryprogram,Coree
founded"ThisRestoredHeart Ministries."Thisorganizationis dedicatedtohelpingdivorcedmen andwomenhealfromtheirpast woundsandthetraumaofdivorce, guidingthemtowardspiritual, economic,andrelational restoration.Overtheyears,Coree hasbecomeasourceofhopeand healingforcountlessindividuals seekingtorebuildtheirlivesand discovertheirtruepaths.
BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK
Coreeunderstandstheimportance ofcreatinganurturingenvironment wherewomencanthrive,share theirexperiences,andgrowboth personallyandprofessionally.
Shebelievesthatgenuinenessand transparencyarecrucialinbuilding asupportivenetwork.Bybeing openandhonestinherinteractions, shecreatesaspacewhereclients feelcomfortablesharingtheir thoughts,feelings,andexperiences. Thisleveloftrustisthefoundation ofanystrongcommunity.
Activelisteningisanotherkey strategyinCoree'sapproach.By payingattentiontothewordsand actionsofothers,shevalidatestheir feelingsandacknowledgestheir perspectives.Thisnotonlyhelpsin understandingtheiruniquestories butalsofostersmeaningful conversationsthatareessentialfor communitybuilding.
Coreealsoleveragessocialmediato facilitatehercommunity.She emphasizestheimportanceof consistencyinpresenceand engagement,whichhelpsbuild trustandreliability.Bycreating contentthatencourages participationinactivities,
discussions,orevents,shefostersa senseofbelongingandinvolvement amongherclients.
Celebratingachievements,bothbig andsmall,isintegraltoherstrategy Shementions“Ialwaysliketo recognizeandcelebratebothbig andsmallachievementsofallmy clients.Ajourneyismadeupof smallandbigstepswhichall deserverecognitionand celebration.”
Thisapproachnotonlymotivates individualsbutalsostrengthensthe senseofcommunity.
THE MENTORSHIP ANGLE
Coreeviewsmentorshipasacritical componentofsuccessforwomen entrepreneurs. “Followinginthe footstepsofothersuccessful,Iconic Women,isaneffectivewaytoavoid thepitfallsofsomanythings.”
Withtherapidadvancementsin technology,it'seasytogetlostin ineffectiveprogramsandtools.She believesthathavingamentorwho isactivelyusingsuccessful strategiesandtoolsisinvaluable.
Nottomention,Coreetakes immensejoyinhelpingother womensucceed,recognizingthat mentorshipisnotjustabout impartingknowledgebutalso aboutinspiringandempowering others.
FUTURE GROWTH
Coreehasaclearvisionforher futuregrowth,bothprofessionally andpersonally
Fromapersonalstandpoint,Coree states“Myhealthisalways importanttokeepupsothatIhave theenergyandfocustothrivein
Coreeunderstandsthedelicatebalanceone needstokeepbetweenentrepreneurshipand personallife.Accordingtoher,“Atruly successfullifeisawell-balancedlife.”
Coreeemphasizestheimportanceofsetting asidetimeforpersonalandfamily relationships,propernutrition,andexercise. Sheacknowledgesthatmaintainingthis balancerequiresgreatfocus,andany imbalancecanleadtoalossofone'sauthentic self.
everyareaofmylifeasissetting timeasidetobewithfriendsand family.Itrytosetasideatleast3of theseinteractionsaweek.”
Theseconnectionsprovideherwith theenergyandfocusneededto excelinherprofessionalendeavors.
Ontheotherhand,herprofessional aspirationsinvolveexpandingher programsandincreasingher visibilityinthe ieldofmindful coachingandpersonal development.Sheunderstandsthe importanceofstayingcurrentand effectiveinherwork,whichiswhy sheiscommittedtocontinuously updatingherknowledgeandskills.
Bystayingabreastofnewmaterials andprograms,Coreeensuresthat shecanprovidethebestpossible supportandguidancetoherclients.
An 8-Step Advice for Women Entrepreneurs Starting their Journeys
“ItrytoalwaysbesurethatIamsettingtime asideforpersonalandfamilyrelationshipsas wellaseatingproperlyandexercising.Ittakes greatfocustoaccomplishtheseareasofmy lifebutwhenoneislacking,I indthatapart ofmytrueselfissuffering.I'mnotmy authenticself,”sheexplains.
ApracticalapproachforCoreewhenitcomes tobalancingherprofessionalandpersonal lifehasbeenintegratingherworkschedule withherpersonalcalendar
Believe in Yourself: Con idence andself-beliefareessentialfor successinentrepreneurship.Trust yourinstinctsandbeopentotaking calculatedrisks.
Align with Your Passions: Choose abusinessthatresonateswithyour interestsandpassions.This alignmentwillmakethejourney moreenjoyableandincreaseyour chancesoflong-termsuccess.
Stay Curious and Committed to Learning: Thebusinesslandscape isconstantlyevolving.Staying informedaboutindustrytrends, newtechnologies,andstrategiesis vitalforstayingcompetitive.
Develop Resilience: Entrepreneurshipis illedwith challenges.Cultivateresilienceto navigatetoughtimes,learnfrom failures,andusesetbacksas opportunitiesforgrowth.
Understand Financial
Management: Asolidgraspof inancialmanagementiscrucial. Knowyournumbers,createa budget,andmanagecash low effectivelytoensurethe sustainabilityofyourbusiness.
Set Clear Goals: De inebothshorttermandlong-termgoalsforyour business.Breakthemdowninto manageabletasksandcelebrate achievementsalongtheway
Network: Networkingisapowerful toolthatcanopendoorstonew opportunities,collaborations,and partnerships.
Manage Your Time Ef iciently: Prioritizetasksandfocusonwhat trulymatters.Delegate responsibilitieswhenpossibleand learntosaynotoactivitiesthatdo notalignwithyourpriorities.
From being a corporate HR executive to empowering leadership consultant, Kate Walker has positioned herself as an expert in workplace transformation. Read this interview, wherein she shares her thoughts on building effective communication, helping managers, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures.
Your corporate exit in 2021 marked a signi icant transition. What motivated you to leave your seniorlevel corporate Human Resources roles and establish Kate Walker Consulting?
Mytransitionoutofacorporatecareer wasduetoaculminationofmany thingsincludingadesireforgreater timefreedom,locationfreedom, lexibilityinhowIhelpmyclients,and
theopportunitytogenerategreater income.
IwantedtonichemyvastHR experiencetowardhelpingleaders navigatetheircomplex,highlevel workplaceandemployeeissues.
Althoughimportant,I'mnotas interestedinHRpolicyprojects.I'm passionateaboutteachingmanagers howtoimplementninja-levelskills. Employeesarequittingandoutingbad managerseverydayonsocialmedia. Managersneedhelp,andIwantto helpthem.
In your consulting work, you focus on helping leaders build powerhouse skills that impact company culture and the bottom line. Can you share some key
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strategies you advocate for enhancing leadership and team dynamics?
70%oforganizational programsfailandthemost likelycauseisoftenalackof communication.Ihave witnessedmanypointsof failureinorganizationsdueto poorcommunication planning,skill,andtactics.
Providingourteamsclear, concise,andfrequent communicationcannotbe underrated.Muchofmy consultingisinsupportof helpingleadersfoster strongerskillstoward communicatingtheirvision, mission,deliveringfeedback, navigatingdif icult conversationswhichallpoint towardelevatingemployee performanceandengagement
What advice would you give to aspiring leaders on fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture?
Activelisteningiscritical.My adviceistomaintainongoing authenticdialogwithteam membersandaskopenended questions.Iencourageleaders toscheduleemployee brainstormingorideation sessionsbecausethese interactionsfostercreativity andcollaborationamongteam members,leadingto innovativeideasand solutions.Thiscanhelp peoplefeelheardand included.
Brainstormingprovidesan environmentforeveryoneto
Your book, 'A Candid Conversation' combines memoir and a guide to re lection and empowerment. What inspired you to write this book, and what key lessons do you hope readers take away from it?
I'veexperiencedmany transitionaland transformationalsituationsboth personallyandprofessionally.I couldn'tseemto indtheright bookorresourcetoprovideme guidanceorcomfortwhile navigatingpersonalchallenges.
Afteryearsofre lection,I wonderedifIcould indthe couragetosharemyownstories andexperiencesbywritinga bookinservicetohelpingothers
whomightbelookingfora resource.Ibeganreviewingmy journalsanddevelopingsomeof thatmaterialintowhatbecame thebook.Ipublishedthebook fromaplaceofservice, appreciationoflife'sjourney,and thebeautyoflookingforward.
KeylessonsthatI'dlikereaders totakeawayfromthebookare:
1. Bigdecisionsarescaryand takecouragebutcanleadyou tomoreful illingplaces.
2. Peoplewillshowyouwho theyare,andweshould believethemthe irsttime.
3. Keytipsandadviceaboutmy careertrajectoryincluding howIleftcorporateand launchedabusiness.
contributetheirperspectivesand expertise,ultimatelyhelpingto improvedecision-making,problemsolving,andensuringmanyvoices areheard.Creatingspacefor employeestofeelseenandheard canhelppromotegreater inclusivenesswithinanorganization.
What is your vision going forward for Kate Walker Consulting? What are you most excited about?
Myvisionistohelpcompanies improvetheirworkplaceculture. Managersurgentlyneedhelp;they needaroadmap.I'mexcitedabout providinggame-changingtoolsfor managers
I'vedevelopedacurriculum(New ManagerAcademy)tohelp companiesmodernizeandimprove howmanagersengagewithand coachemployees.It'saboutcoaching leadersinanewandactionableway NewManagerAcademyisbotha digitalon-demandprogramplus regularLIVEgrouphotseatcoaching that'sdesignedforpositive interactiveconversationand transformation.
Thecurriculumisintendedfor smallercompanies(50-300)who wouldgreatlybene itfromtraining builtuponafoundationofglobalcompanybestpracticessharedbyan HRexpert.I'mexcitedtohelp managersaccelerateandquantum leap.
Amanda Ludwig on Leading the #AntiHustleMovement
ForAmandaLudwig,her
advocacyforthe #antihustlemovementisnot justatrend;it'satestamenttoher personaljourneyandapivotal aspectofherleadership philosophy.
Asatransformationalleader, Amandaintertwinesher exceptionalbusinessacumenwith aprofoundunderstandingofthe humanelementinthecorporate world.
Herapproachgoesbeyond traditionalmetricsofsuccess, focusingoncultivatingaculture thatvaluesrest,criticalthinking, andpersonalwell-beingalongside professionalachievement
Inthisexclusiveinterview,Amanda Ludwigdiscussesherjourneyfrom
aself-drivenentrepreneurtoa visionaryleaderadvocatingforthe #antihustlemovement.Shedelves intotheimportanceof understandingthe"why"behind the"how"inleadership,theneed forunconventionalthinking,and thesigni icanceofidentifyingthe rootcausesofrestlessness.
What according to you makes one transformational? How do you integrate the same thought into your leadership?
Atrulyexceptionalleadernotonly boostsacompany's inancial performancebutalsoshapesits culture.Thesetwocomponentsare vitalforlong-termgrowthand prosperityinanyorganization.
Asaleader,Iprioritizetwokey elementsthatachieveboth
objectives:
Unlocking the power of unconventional thinking.
Criticalthinkingskillsareinshort supplyintoday'sworkforce, regardlessofage,gender,or educationlevel.Myaimasaleader istohelpteamsseethingsthat maynotbeobviousat irstglance.I encouragethemtoaskquestions, voicetheories,andcontributetheir insightstosolveproblems.
Teaching the "why" behind the "how."
Anyleadercanprovidestandard operatingprocedures(SOPs)to theirteam.However,atruly transformationalleadergoes beyondthatandexplainsthe reasonsbehindthetasksthey
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assign.Bydoingso,Iempowermy teamtoexcelintheirroles, boostingjobsatisfactionand con idence.
Implementingthesetwo approachesmayrequireextratime whenonboardingnewemployees. Yet,Ihaveconsistentlywitnessed thebene itsovertheyears. Empoweringemployeesinthese wayscultivatesself-suf iciency, con idence,andindependent decision-makingabilities, ultimatelyleadingtosigni icant timesavingsinthelongrun.
Talk to us about your growing up years. What is your earliest memory as a leader / entrepreneur that you can remember?
Fromayoungage,Idisplayeda naturalknackformanagingmoney, stayingorganized,andtaking chargeofmytime.Accordingtomy mother,Ikepttrackofmy allowancemoneyinaledgerwhen Iwas4!(IthinkIwaslikelycloser to6!)
Bymiddleschool,my entrepreneurialspiritwasevident IchosehomeschoolingbecauseI believedIcouldsavetimeby teachingmyselfratherthanrelying onateacher. Atthebeginningof eachschoolyear,mytextbooks wouldarrive,andIwouldsitdown withacalculator,dividethe numberofpagesinthetextbythe numberofdaysIwantedtostudy (usually3-4months),setmydaily goals,thengettowork.Mymom mentionedthatifshesawme playingoutside,shewascon ident thatmyworkwasdonefortheday!
Bymysenioryearofhighschool, mypassionforbusinessledmeto workataprestigious inance companyduringthedayand completemystudiesatnight
Butitwasn'tjustinnatetraitsthat shapedmyentrepreneurial journey.Myfather,alifelong entrepreneur,passeddowna mindsetofendlesspossibilities.He instilledinhischildrenthat everythingis long igureoutable beforeMarieForleowroteaboutit! Hisexampleinstilledinmethe con idencethatIcould“ igureout” howtosucceedatjustabout anything!
How are you helping entrepreneurs and executives improve their overall business performance without sacri icing their personal lives?
In2021,mylifetookan unexpectedturn.Iwasforcedto stepawayfrommythrivingcareer, sellmyclientlist,andfacea challengingillnesshead-on.Burnt outfromthedemandingpaceof workingnonstop,IrealizedI neededadifferentapproachtonot only ightthisillness,butalsoto prioritizemyoverallwell-being whenIreturnedtomycareer
Throughoutmyjourney,Ihadthe privilegeofworkingwithtop doctors,therapists,mentors,and coaches.Drawingfrommy experienceasabusinessadvisor andfractionalCFOforovera decade,I'vedevelopedaunique methodologythatblends professionalsuccessandpersonal well-being.
Letmesharethecoreideabehind mymethodologythroughthis funnystory.Ioncecon idedinmy sisteraboutatoughsituationwith aclient,expressingmywishto escapetoatranquiltropicalisland andhaveazero-responsibilityjob atasnowshack.I'llneverforget herlife-changingresponse.She remindedmethatmyambitionand drivewouldinevitablyleadmeto notjustmanagethesnowshack, but“You'dopenyourownsnow
shack,andsoon,you'dstartasnow shackfranchise,andyou'dbeonall theislands.It'sjust .”who you are Andshewasright!
I irmlybelievethatourinabilityto unwindandembracerestisoftena symptomofadeeperissue.That's whymyworkfocuseson:
Ÿ Identifyingtherootcauseof ourrestlessness.
Ÿ Objectivelyviewingwhether pressuresthatarecausing stressarefromexternalfactors orinternalinsecurities.
Ÿ Implementingeffective strategiestomaintainfocusand productivityduringpeak businessseasons,whilealso allowingforperiodsofrestand recoverythatfuelmental clarityandcreativity.
You have been vocal about the #antihustlemovement. Talk to us about this movement and the importance of attaining worklife balance.
WhenIamspeakingonthistopic,I oftenhavetheaudienceenvision theircareergoals.Icanalwaysfeel theenergyintheroomwhile peopleareenvisioningthestatus ortheincometheyaspireto.
ThenIaskthemtoenvision themselveswhentheyreachthat goal.Whowilltheybe?Willthey behappyorstressed?Dotheylook tiredorenergized?Arethey surroundedbyfriendsandfamily?
Sadly,everytimeIreachthatpoint intheexercise,themoodinthe roomplummets.Somuchofwhat welearninouryouthrevolves aroundan“achievementleadsto reward”structure.Especiallyin America,wearetaughtthathard workanddedicationalwayspays off.Tohustleandtogrindistowin. Butwhatismissinginthattaleis thatwithoutsubstantialteaching onthebene itsofrestandafocus onhealth,thehustleisn't sustainable.Andthencomesthe guiltandshameweputon ourselvesforbecomingtooburnt outtoremainsuccessful.So,we hideitandpushevenharder,often leadingtoserioushealth consequences.
Havingnearlylostmylifeto success,I'monamissiontoensure othersdon'ttakethesamepath thatIdid.Coiningtheterm #antihustlemovement,Iamhereto givehopethatsustainablesuccess isachievablewithoutgivingup everything!
What would be your advice for emerging women entrepreneurs when it comes to establishing market presence?
Iamseeingahugeshiftinthe marketoverthelast5-7years,and whatitboilsdowntoisthatpeople aretrulyseekingoutauthenticity Betweensocialmediaanduserfriendlyplatformsthatallowusall tocreateourownwebsites overnight,themarketis overwhelmedwithchoicesof service-providers.And,since COVID,theincreasedlevelof consumers/companieswillingto haveworkdoneremotelyhas
increasedsigni icantly,sothe competitionisnowworldwide.
So,mybestadvicetoemerging womenentrepreneursistobe 100%authenticallyand unapologeticallyyou.Thereisonly oneyou,andifyourbrandshows theworldwhoyouare,youwill attractthepeoplewhohavebeen lookingforyou!
Looking ahead, what is your vision for your brand? What are you most excited about?
Sharingmyexperiencesand methodologyfromthestage, throughpodcastsandworkshops, andin2024,inabook,isextremely powerfulandful illingwork.But thevisiondoesn'tstopthere.I wanttobeintheroomwhen corporationsarehavingthe conversationaboutconvertingtoa 4-dayworkweekforthewellbeingoftheiremployees.
Iwanttoeducateandinspirethe leadersthatdecideourlaborlaws. Andmostimportantly,Iwantto seethe#antihustlemovement becomepartofmainstream culture,whichmeansthatinmy lifetime,I'llseeadecreasein stress-relatedillnesses,lesspeople sufferingfromdepressionand anxiety,improvedfamilystructures andwealthgeneratedby executivesandentrepreneurswho havetheenergyandvisiontoful ill theirpurpose.
BetsyPhillips At the Heart of Real Estate
Intheworldofreal estate,Betsy Phillipsstandsout asaremarkable womanwhoisrede ining successthroughempathy, compassion,andadeep understandingofherclients' needs.Withabackground shapedbypersonalchallenges, shehashonedherlistening skillsandadvocacyabilities. Betsy'sjourney,from overcomingdyslexiato navigatingthecomplexitiesof raisingchildrenwithlearning differences,hasgivenher uniqueproblem-solvingskills.
Herjourney,fueledby compassionandacommitment toservingothers,is inspirational.Herein,this exclusiveinterview,Betsy Phillipssharesherjourney, philosophy,andmissiongoing forward.
What according to you makes for a successful woman realtor? How have you integrated the same thought into your real estate journey?
AsuccessfulwomanRealtor needstobeabletofully understandnotonlyherclients' currentandfuturehousing needs,butalsotheirequallyas importantemotionalsituation. Thisrequirestheabilityto listenactively,act compassionately,andprovide viablesolutions.Myown experienceshavegivenme theseskills.Ifacedmany challengesearlyonasachild withdyslexia.Ilearnedto navigateschoolbyusingmy listeningskillsandbyspeaking uptoadvocateformyself.I wouldseekhelpfromteachers andothers,andIwasableto graduatewithaBAinAmerican Studies,whilenever inishinga novel.Audiobookshadnot comeintobeingyet.
Then,asamotherofthree childrenwhoallhavelearning differences,onewithAutism SpectrumDisorder,Iusedmy evolvingproblem-solvingskills togetthemtheservicesthey needed.Iwasdeterminedto helpmychildrenthroughtheir earlyyears.
ButIalsohadinspiration.My fatherwasanentrepreneurand builthisbusinessonstrong relationshipswherehealways puthisteamandcustomers irst.Ilearnedfromthebest.
Asanagenttoday,Iusethe skillsthatIdeveloped throughoutmylifetoconnect withandservemyclients.I heartheirproblemsandhelp guidethemthrough manageableactions,alleviating theirconcerns.
What prompted your interest and subsequently your foray into the real estate space?
Ioftensaythatmylife'sjourneyhas providedmewiththeskillsand expertiseneededtoruna successfulrealestatebusinessthat isbothpro itableandembodiesmy corevalues.
Imarriedveryyoungandquickly discoveredthatmyhusbandwasa mastercarpenterandmaster gardener.Weboughtour irstcondo beforewewereevenmarried,but thenheneededayardfor gardening.Wetriedtosellour condo,butwithinterestratesat 17%thisbecameimpossible.We discoveredthatwecouldrentour unit,coverourexpensesand depreciatetheproperty.Webecame landlords,andourjourneybegan.
Throughouttheyearswemoved severaltimes,buildinghomes, renovatinghouses,andowning variousrentalproperties.Inow haveasonwhoisaprofessional carpenterandadaughterwhoisan interiorarchitect.
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, talk to us about how you're helping seniors transition out of their homes.
Unfortunately,myhusbandandI divorced,andyearslaterhewas diagnosedwithAlzheimer's.I quicklybecamepersonallyinvolved withcaringforaseniorwhoneeded totransitionoutofhiscurrent homeandintoacommunity.My childrenandInavigatedtheentire systemincludinghismedical diagnosis,theguardianshipprocess andthenultimatelythe managementofhisestate.Hedied ofCOVIDin2020.
Theexperiencemademeinstantly passionateabouthelpingothers
throughthisdif icultlife-changing transition.Itwasfrightening, stressful,andall-consuming.Most ofusarenotatallpreparedtoface thetimeinlifewhenwecanno longercareforourselves.Thereare somanymisconceptionsanda greatdealofinformationthatis salesandpro itdriven.Consumers arelefttofendforthemselvesand areoftentakenadvantageofor misguidedduringatimeofcrisis.
Hence,IbecameaCerti iedSenior HousingProfessional.Istudiedand continuetostudythebestpractices andhavenowdevotedtherestof mylifetoadvocatingfor,educating, andempoweringseniorsandtheir familiesthroughtheemotionaland physicaldemandsoflatelife transitions.
Itrulycareaboutmyclients,andI getdeepsatisfactionfromhelping themthroughthisdif iculttimein theirlives.MaybeIhavegonefrom beingafull-timeproblemsolverfor myself,asadyslexicstudent,and formykids,todoingthesamefor seniors.
What are some of the emotional and logistical challenges that you face when it comes to providing seniors with housing solutions?
Therearemanychallengesthat seniorsfaceastheybeginto contemplatetransitioninginto alternativehousing.Asweage, leavingalegacyandmaintaining controlbecomesincreasinglymore important.Emotionally,wecatalog theyearsofourlivesandbeginto trytomakesenseoftheirmeaning. Ourhomesareaphysical representationofthat, compoundingtheemotionaltrauma ofsellingthehomeandparting
withmanyofourtreasured possessions.Movingoftenalso signalstheendofour independence;anotheremotionally chargedstep.Thisiswhy appropriatelisteningskillsand legacycoachingofaskilledRealtor issoimportant
Whileemotionallyandlogistically handlingtheneedsofseniorsmight becumbersomeforsome,formeit iseasy.Clientsmayneedhelpwith electronicsigningormaycall severaltimesadaywiththesame question.Butaftersomanyyearsof jugglingmychildren'semotions primarilyonmyown,Iabsolutely donotmindhandlingwhatevermy clientsbringmyway.Infact,Itell them,Ianswerallcallsaslongas thecallisnotoneofmykidsasking formoney.
Formepersonally,I indthat helpingseniorshashelpedmeto reconcilemyownlegacy.Ihave foundapurposeandapassionthat Iamhopefulwillresultinthe bettermentofothers'lives.
What does a day in the life of Betsy Phillips look like? How do you ensure work-life balance?
Iamanearlyriseranddomybest workinthemorning.ThisiswhenI writeanddoanykindofdetail work.Iamoftenattending networkingandeducationalevents andspendagreatdealoftime meetingnewpeopleandexploring optionsformyclients.Thesenior spaceiseverchanging,andweneed tokeepupwiththemovingpieces.
Asfarasworklifebalanceis concerned,mychildrenaregrown andIhaveplentyoftimetodowhat Itrulylove.WhileIdospendmost
ofmytimeworking,Inowhavethe opportunityto“read”bylistening toaudiobooks,whichIlove.Iam alsoagymratandadevoteddog lover.Anyonewhoknowsme certainlyknowsmydogs,Leoand Kramer
Finally, talk to us about your vision going forward for your brand and network.
Asourpopulationages,both
healthcareandhousingare becomingincreasinglymore complicatedtonavigate.In responsetothis,beginningin January2024,Iwillbeofferinga freeeducationalseriescalled “StrategicSeniorSolution Strategies”withmonthlypanel discussionsdesignedtoseparate truthfrom ictiononseniorrelated topics.Myvisionistocreatea trustworthyresourcewitheasy accessfortheever-growingsenior population.Iamhopefulthat
throughmyworkmoreseniorswill facetheirhousingoptionswith knowledgeandlessstress.
