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Suzanne Citere, a lifelong dance educator from New York City, shares her journey of transforming dancers' lives through compassionate education that extends beyond technique to holistic development and confidence-building.

• Exploring what it means to "take up space" both in dance and in life
• How dance studios become sanctuaries where students find refuge from daily stresses
• The transformative "aha moment" at a student's Sweet 16 that revealed dance's deep impact
• Using movement as therapy to release endorphins and transcend anxiety
• Embracing change and discomfort through lessons learned during pandemic pivots
• How dance training translates to success in unexpected careers and life skills
• Advocating for safety through legislation requiring background checks for dance instructors
• Creating lasting legacies by making students feel "enough" and valued beyond their technique

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About Suzanne:

Suzanne Citere, originally from New York City, studied dance with some of the nation’s top instructors. She moved to Lighthouse Point in 1996 and has since taught at Dance Theatre of Parkland, Dance Theatre of Broward, and Broward Dance Academy. A dance educator for 40 years, Suzanne founded RealDance in 2003, which has trained hundreds of dancers and won numerous regional and national championships.

She is a graduate of Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America’s teacher training program. Suzanne spent five years as Director of Entertainment for Club Med and has choreographed across Europe and the Middle East. A certified judge with the National Dance Council of America, she judges for prestigious competitions like the American Dance Awards and Starquest.

Her students have appeared on Broadway, in films, on cruise ships, and in national tours. RealDance alumni have gone on to top university dance programs, and in 2014, one graduate, Connor Yockus, was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar of the Arts, crediting Suzanne as his most influential teacher. She’s a breast cancer previvor, women’s health advocate, and was named a “Keeper of the City” by Lighthouse Point in 2020 for her contributions to the community and the arts.

IG: @suzannecitere 

Tiktok: @realdanceLHP

www.realdancestudio.com

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Jordan Scott takes us on a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of being a solo female founder in the tech world. As the creator of Cobble, an app helping people make better decisions together, she's raised over $3 million, grown to 100,000 users, and recently navigated one of her darkest entrepreneurial challenges – running out of runway and having to completely retool her business.

More about Jordan Scott:

Jordan Scott is the founder and CEO of Cobble, an app that helps people make better, faster decisions together. As a solo, female founder, she has raised over $3M, grown Cobble to 100K+ users, and launched in 7 cities—all while balancing motherhood. Jordan is passionate about entrepreneurship, decision-making psychology, and building technology that enhances real-life connection.

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Paul English, successful entrepreneur and founder of six startups including Kayak, shares his deeply personal journey with bipolar disorder and how vulnerability became his leadership superpower.

• Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 25 and developing coping mechanisms like daily task lists for depression
• Creating the Bipolar Social Club after losing a mentee to suicide, now connecting 400+ people
• Using radical acceptance as a tool to reduce stress and improve relationships
• How vulnerability in leadership creates psychological safety and stronger teams
• Exploring the emotional impact of color and sensory experiences in product design
• Defining success through kindness rather than professional accomplishments
• Why technology should foster genuine human connection rather than constant digital stimulation
• The importance of honoring your inner child and practicing self-compassion

More on Paul English:

Paul is the founder of Boston Venture Studio. Paul has previously co-founded and successfully sold six startups – Kayak, Lola, Moonbeam, GetHuman, Boston Light, and Intermute. Paul is also the founder of four nonprofits – Summits Education in Haiti, Embrace Boston, The Winter Walk for Homelessness, and the Bipolar Social Club. Paul is the subject of Tracy Kidder’s book “A Truck Full of Money”. You can hear an interview with Paul on “How I Built This” with Guy Raz, and you can see his video from TEDxBoston in 2022.

https://www.bipolarsocialclub.org/

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Bershan Shaw: The Ultimate Warrior’s Journey

Bershan Shaw, a two-time breast cancer survivor, international motivational speaker, business coach, and mental health advocate, shares her powerful story of resilience, authenticity, and purpose.

In this episode, we explore:
 🔹 Finding peace through meditation, prayer, and journaling to align mind, body, and soul
 🔹 Recognizing when you’re living a lie—and finding the courage to step into your authentic power
 🔹 Defying the odds after being given just three months to live with stage four cancer
 🔹 Embracing resilience and pushing forward despite countless rejections
 🔹 Building safe spaces for healing through the URAWarrior mental health app & Fortify Wellness digital wellness app
 🔹 The power of integrity: following through on your promises
 🔹 Reconnecting with your inner child and honoring your true self
 🔹 The importance of self-honesty and living unapologetically
 🔹 Using nature, especially water, as a grounding practice during stressful times

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to live with courage, purpose, and authenticity.

More about Bershan Shaw:

Bershan Shaw is the ultimate warrior—an international motivational speaker, business coach, mental health advocate, and two-time breast cancer survivor who defied a three-month prognosis. You may know her from The Real Housewives of New York, but her impact goes far beyond TV. She’s the founder of Warrior Training International and the URAWarrior mental health app, helping people unlock their greatness. With powerhouse clients like Amazon, Google, and JPMorgan Chase, Bershan’s no-nonsense coaching transforms leaders and lives. Get ready for an unstoppable force.

https://urawarrior.com/

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Our discussion delves into the delicate balance of masculine and feminine energies in leadership roles, highlighting how such dynamics can influence team culture and business growth. Crystelle's insight into cultivating supportive environments showcases a community's profound impact on individuals and organizations alike. With her rich experience scaling tech companies and supporting women in business, Crystelle inspires us to embrace vulnerability, prioritize self-care, and create meaningful connections.

More about Crystelle Desnoyer:

Crystelle Desnoyer is the former Chief of Staff to the CEO at Techstars and at Kyndryl (Public company spin-off of IBM) to their consulting business. With experience scaling 27 tech firms and in e-commerce, management consulting, and venture capital firms, she brings a multi-layered perspective to teams needing rapid execution and rapid growth. She serves on the Board of La French Tech New York and is active in networks supporting women executives, investors and founders. Passionate about giving back, Crystelle advises early-stage founders and curates programming for global conferences. She also values community and runs the Chief of Staff group (Fortune 1000) within CHIEF as well as an NYC tech community builder group. Having lived in 10 countries, crossed the Atlantic on a sail boat during the pandemic, she is also a certified rescue scuba diver, tango dancer, and speaks five languages.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with the trailblazing healthcare executive, Dr. Cynthia Nwaubani , as she shares her journey from battling malaria in Nigeria to founding PharmD Live in the United States. Discover how her personal experiences and professional evolution have fueled her passion for healthcare innovation, chronic disease management, and patient care. Dr. Nwaubani  opens up about the influence of personal resilience, faith, and her support network in navigating her multifaceted roles beyond her career, offering valuable insights into finding one's purpose and inner fulfillment.

 More on Dr. Cynthia Nwaubani:

Dr. Cynthia Nwaubani is a visionary healthcare executive driving PharmD Live’s growth strategies and organizational goals, with a focus on expanding innovative clinical pharmacy solutions across U.S. healthcare verticals. As an entrepreneurial and analytical leader, she excels in problem-solving, streamlining operations, and optimizing productivity to deliver cost-effective, patient-centered outcomes.

As the founder of PharmD Live, Dr. Nwaubani introduced a groundbreaking virtual clinical pharmacist solution that leverages clinical pharmacist care managers and proprietary AI-driven technology to manage chronic disease and medication therapy. This solution has consistently improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare utilization and costs, and enhanced value-based care profitability.

A creative and resourceful decision-maker, Dr. Nwaubani is adept at assessing complex clinical scenarios and crafting actionable strategies for optimal results. Her expertise spans value-based care models and digital health solutions, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Transitions of Care. She also brings strong leadership skills in quality assurance, business development, strategic planning, P&L management, clinical operations, and product development.

In addition to leading PharmD Live, Dr. Nwaubani serves as a Board Member at PatSom Medical, a Strategic Advisor at The Center for Advancing Innovation, and an Advisory Board Member at Mind the Class.

Her commitment to patient-centered care and technological innovation has positioned her as a leader in health tech, driving successful partnerships and improving quality measures. As a Board Member at PharmD Live, she continues to guide the company’s strategic expansion and market positioning.

Dr. Nwaubani holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (with honors) from Temple University, a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research, and a Graduate Certificate in Leading with Finance from Harvard University. She resides in northern Virginia with her family.

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sansan Fibri, the brilliant mind behind Wakefully, a platform revolutionizing wellness by harnessing the power of our dreams. Sansan's journey from a successful film and TV producer to a wellness pioneer is transformative. We explore how dreams can be a powerful tool for breaking free from limiting beliefs and achieving our life goals. She also emphasizes the importance of aligning with our consciousness and holistic practices like meditation, therapy, and physical movement to maintain balance and foster emotional awareness.

More about Sansan:

Sansan Fibri is the Founder of Wakefully, a mental wellness platform that helps people harness the power of their (night) dreams to manifest their (life) dreams. A former Film & TV Producer, her journey shifted after a life-changing dream led her to create Wakefully—an AI-powered tool for unlocking limiting subconscious narratives, reshaping beliefs, and fueling personal transformation.

Wakefully: AI Dream Decoder available on Google Play + App Store.

 https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1668816585&code=WAKEFULLYMONTH

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Join us as we welcome the dynamic Sherry Shamrock, the creative force behind Fit to Cheer and the inventor of the innovative weighted cheerleading pom-poms, Pound Palms. Sherry shares her journey from collegiate cheerleader to entrepreneur, revealing how she harnessed her creativity to bring her vision to life, even utilizing game show winnings to fund her business. Despite personal challenges, including the loss of her father, Sherry remains steadfast in her mission to introduce Pound Palms to the world, with aspirations of seeing them in the 2028 LA Olympics. Sherry’s story is one of resilience and determination, highlighting the power of perseverance.

More about Sherry:

Sherry Shamrock is the Founder if FIT 2 CHEER a company specializing in the fusion of two great programs, fitness and cheerleading! She’s also the creator of the CheerKamp®  exercise platform and the patented inventor of weighted cheerleading pom-poms! Her patented PoundPoms® are designed to Target, Tighten & Tone a woman’s Troubling 4T-Zone® Tummy, Tush, Thighs & Tri’s. PoundPoms® are used for fitness enthusiast, cheerleaders, and for cancer survivors to stave off lymphedema. A former collegiate cheerleader, and current fitness professional she used an unorthodox way to fund her business, through TV game shows winnings! She has appeared on ABC’s $100,000 Pyramid with Michael Strahan and played alongside Barbara Corcoran & Daymond John, ABC’s Steve Harvey’s Funderdome, You Bet Your Life with Jay Leno, and even Netflix’s Black Leads. She was also the recipient of Alibaba’s Manifest Grant, but is now working hard to position her PoundPoms® for the debut of cheerleading in the 2028 LA Olympics! 

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What if you could revolutionize an entire industry while championing community empowerment? Join me, Bettina Mahoney, as I sit down with the exceptional HyacinthTucker, an immigrant from Jamaica, Army veteran, and trailblazing entrepreneur, who has done exactly that. Hyacinth has not only transformed the laundry and dry cleaning industry by integrating sustainability and digital innovation but has also become a beacon of resilience and creativity. In our conversation, Hyacinth shares her incredible journey of navigating cultural and professional challenges, illustrating the power of choice and how shared experiences can foster both community and personal growth.

About Hyacinth Tucker:

Hyacinth Tucker is an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and community advocate transforming the laundry and dry cleaning industry. As the owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, she’s built a dynamic business offering laundry, dry cleaning, alterations, and an innovative digital platform that streamlines pickup, delivery, and wash-and-fold services.

An immigrant from Jamaica, Hyacinth’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to expand into markets like Northeast Ohio and Toronto, while championing sustainability through partnerships with organizations like Impact Zero. She’s also dedicated to workforce development, launching minority apprenticeship programs and initiatives supporting veterans and returning citizens.

Recognized with the Visionary Award from Take The Lead and a Governor's Citation from Maryland, Hyacinth has excelled in pitch competitions like HUPitch and DC Startup & Tech Week. Her diverse background includes building and selling a $1.5 million Allstate agency, managing event venues, and serving as a doula and volunteer firefighter.

A proud wife and mother of two, Hyacinth mentors emerging entrepreneurs, advocates for women, minorities, and veterans in business, and continues to innovate with new digital solutions in the laundry space.

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Navigating the complex world of neurodiversity and wellness in Silicon Valley is no small feat, particularly when chronic health issues and past traumas intertwine. In our discussion, Kendra opens up about her experiences with chronic migraines and the relief she found through ADHD treatment, shedding light on the often overlooked struggles women face in receiving timely and appropriate care. The birth of Divergently, a community for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women, serves as a testament to the power of community support and the need for personalized learning strategies. We explore systemic gaps in education and healthcare, and the impact of environmental factors like mold toxicity, highlighting the urgent need for change.

About Kendra Koch:

 Kendra Koch is a serial Silicon Valley startup marketer turned community builder and founder. Currently, she's the Founder and CEO of Divergently, a comprehensive platform connecting late-diagnosed neurodivergent women to all of the tools, resources and education they need to overcome burnout and achieve their dreams. She also writes a personal Substack titled, "Build Like An Artist," which is part public diary and part resource hub for founders who want to approach entrepreneurship as craft. 

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