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Ewelina Konyndyk is a Life Coach for Immigrants born in Poland. Before moving to the United States in 2005 Ewelina was working as a Polish Language teacher. Walking home one day, she concluded: Something is missing. These kids need a specific kind of knowledge, more important than Polish language. They need to be taught how to live. But what exactly? Two months later she was 5000 miles away, working for her host family in Michigan. The first weeks there were very hard. Ewelina found herself far outside of her comfort zone, struggling to express basic concepts. The years that followed brought many additional challenges that resulted in a 3 years long identity crisis. Unsure of who she really was, she was desperately trying to be someone she thought others expected her to be. Deep inside she felt confused, ashamed and angry. Her life was not unfolding as she imagined it would. In September 2011 she left her loving husband and returned to Poland hoping to find some answers there. She came back four months later finally feeling at peace. Today Ewelina believes that the long process filled with unnecessary drama could have been avoided if she had a good life coach. She was confused, and needed clarity. She needed someone who would ask deep questions and not let go hearing: “I don’t know.” Today Ewelina is the Life Coach she needed back then. In her practice she helps her clients develop a relationship with themselves based on self love, compassion and self awareness. She teaches tools to manage mind and emotions. She believes that this knowledge is what her soul was guiding her to find when walking home from school in Poland. As a long time student of spirituality and self improvement she joined a spiritual center and became one of the teachers leading their courses. Over the years she has developed regular meditation practice and has discovered that life is much easier when one regularly witnesses their own presence and learns to “belong to themselves”. Thanks to Ewelina’s own experience, her clients quickly shift from feeling disconnected, insecure and overwhelmed to calm and empowered. The topics discussed in sessions include but are not limited to: relationships, self-empowerment, processing feelings, overdrinking, overeating, goal setting, business growth, money, grief, time management and lack of motivation. She specializes in helping 1st generation immigrants create the lives they moved for. If you are a 1st generation immigrant, Ewelina believes you owe it to yourself to create the life you came here for. No matter what your story is,

John serves as the founder & Chief Executive Officer for Guardian Rock Wealth is a keynote speaker and an Amazon best-selling author of the book Build a Life, not a Portfolio: A Guide to Your Financial Future Based on Your Personal Values" which can be found on Amazon. John spent nearly three decades in the trenches of Wall Street managing over $157 billion in assets before he decided to focus more on building the life he wanted rather than just focusing on his personal career and portfolio. He now takes that Wall Street experience and applies those same strategies and tactics to portfolios for individuals and small to mid-sized organizations.

website: www.guardianrockwealth.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Guardianrock

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/

Sarahi Terreforte is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the Tampa Bay area. Ms. Terreforte is the creator and founder of Latinas On The Go, a women empowerment movement, focused on promoting professional growth, leadership and change within our Latino community. Sarahi also serves on the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; striving to progress in all efforts within the growth in our Tampa Bay community. Ms. Terreforte is passionate about helping the community and creating a difference in people’s lives.

Website:

sarahiterreforte.com

latinasonthego.com

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Latinas On The Go

I was born in Ecuador. I was diagnosed with bilateral optic nerve atrophy when I was 7. A virus had attacked my optic nerve, and it caused severe damage to my sight. My family immigrated to the United States when I was 14. Moving to the United States was certainly a culture shock. I neither spoke nor read English. I immediately fell in love with the United States and all the opportunities here.

I successfully graduated from Lakewood High School and went on to St Petersburg College. I was determined to succeed and kept looking for opportunities to advance myself. I never let obstacles get me down and keep me from succeeding.

I was Lakewood High School Senior of the Month, Florida Youth Leadership Forum Delegate, received four Merit Awards for Educational Achievement from the Pinellas Braille Group. I volunteered at John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Great Explorations Children's Museum, the Lighthouse of Pinellas, and the Fountains of Boca Ciega Rehab Unit.

My passion is to inspire and motivate those struggling in life due to vision loss. I have founded JOJO'S SIMPLE LIFE COACHING, which empowers men and women with visual impairments to break through their barriers and become independent! No one should go through hardships alone.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! YOUR POTENTIAL IS LIMITLESS!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Jojossimplelifecoaching/

Shirley Jump is an award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today bestselling author who has published more than 70 books in 24 countries. As the owner of JumpStart Creative Solutions, Shirley also does book building, content editing, ghostwriting, and author coaching. She has worked with celebrities from The Today Show and Bravo TV as well as former NFL players to craft their stories in a unique and compelling way. She has spoken all over the world about the power of narrative and how to create compelling books. A former reporter and communications director for a marketing agency, she uses her diverse background to help clients create impactful content that opens up new revenue streams.

website: https://JumpStartCreativeSolutions.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JumpStart-Creative-Solutions-106275954538726

Joe Lugo is the owner of J^3 Creations, which specializes in leadership, diversity and inclusion awareness, and accountability coaching through consulting, training, education, coaching, and strategizing services. He is known for his passion for writing, speaking, diversity & inclusion, and the Latino and Deaf communities, as he spends the majority of his time serving there. Joe has a passion for learning as he has completed three degrees and is in the process of completing another. He is a published author with over 25 years of leading, ministry, sharing and teaching all that he has learned through his experiences and his faith. He lives in Florida with His wife.

website: www.j3creations.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/joe.medio.9/videos/4041415069256825

Ed Spinks, founder of Spinks Law Firm, he has been practicing law in the area of elder law, social security, veteran's benefits, and disability law for over 20 years.

Ed is retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with over 25 years of military service, serving the last 10 years as a Marine Judge Advocate. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and obtained his law degree from Florida State University School of Law. He is also a graduate of the Naval Justice School and holds a certificate in Special Education Advocacy from William & Mary Law School.

His memberships include:

Federal Bar Association

American Bar Association

Florida Bar Association

Hawaii Bar Association

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Florida Bar Military Affairs Committee (Former Vice-Chair 2014)

Florida Bar Educational Law Committee

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Elder Counsel

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 424)

Disabled Veterans of America

Ed enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and volunteering with the YMCA, GiGi’s Playhouse, Special Olympics, and Alzheimer’s Family Organization.

website: www.spinkslawfirm.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/t.e.spinks/

From father James Chen, our founder, to son Chris Chen, our CEO, the responsibility to family has been handed down, and that commitment has become the core principle that guides Dedicated Senior Medical Center's experienced team of executives. The Dedicated Senior Medical Center family has grown to include a diverse group of experts who strive daily through primary care innovation to create the best possible experience for our most precious and valued resources--our seniors. At Dedicated Senior Medical Center, we want to make your family a part of our family.

Nehal Gheewala, DO, 

Dr Gheewala has always had a passion for working with aging Patients. These experiences inspiring him to pursue a career as a geriatrician. “I always advocate for my patients” says Dr. Gheewala. “I pride myself in managing chronic diseases while maintaining my patient’s mobility, reducing their medication burden and avoiding hospital stays.”

website: https://www.dedicated.care/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DedicatedSeniorMedCenters/

Dr. Susan Truong and her family immigrated to Florida in the mid 1970s from Vietnam, penniless and without speaking English. She learned that these were just obstacles and not excuses. Her parents impressed upon her and her four younger brothers that an education is the key out of poverty. Wanting a better life, she was willing to do what it takes to achieve the American dream. After receiving her Bachelors of Science from the University of South Florida, she spent six years in medical research. Because she always knew that she was not going to stop until she has obtained her doctorate, she returned to school and earned her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern Uni-versity. Today, she is in her second decade as a highly successful optometrist with multiple practices and featured in magazines and news articles. As entrepreneurs, she and her husband are also real estate investors and own a thriving artsy bar in down-town St. Petersburg, Florida. That is all exciting except for one thing. What Dr. Susan Truong did not realize is that striving for success had a major BLINDSPOT. She real-ized that the workaholic in her had been neglecting those most important to her, her family. This became more of a realization when she lost one of her brothers to cancer only nine days after his diagnosis. He was 42 years old. With this new insight, now as a Beyond 20/20 Vision Strategist, she has dedicated her life to helping others SEE BEYOND 20/20, so that not only do they better live into their vision, but are more equipped to transform that vision into reality. She is a brilliant and loving speak-er/coach who will help you to navigate life’s toughest challenges and assist you in building and living your greatest story ever. Today, her devotion is based on her core values of COMMITMENT, BELIEVE, and TRIUMPH. “I am deeply passionate about empowering people of the world to have clarity and live a life beyond 20/20. No one said that your vision has to stop at 20/20. Your vision should be so big that it scares you. If this poor girl from Vietnam can do it, then so can you!”