Karla Obernesser enjoys working with people to nourish their relationships. She has a private counseling practice in Bellevue, WA. She and her husband of 32 years have been partnering to enrich their own relationship and the relationships of others by providing retreats and programs. Together they created WeDO Relationships - WeDO Relationships is a platform fostering life-giving relationships that withstand adversity and will be releasing online programs for couples to access online. Together, Karla and Richard have 4 children whom they adore.

You can find out more about Karla at:  www.counselingwithkarla.com and www.wedorelationships.com (under construction)

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As a Creative Leadership Coach, Nicole Kleemann empowers curious, and courageous women to transform limiting beliefs and create choices that will bring their lives and careers to new heights. When she went through a burnout, Nicole learned to lean into creativity to find her voice and path again. That's when she decided to leave her international career managing diverse and cross-cultural teams at Google to focus on her true passion of coaching and bringing her experience and wisdom further into the world.  Nicole will be kicking off Self Love Project of 2021 in January.  Learn more at www.myvillagewell.com

You can find out more about Nicole at:

www.nicolekleemann.com

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My dad, Tom Francois, is the original Love Sprinkler.   The man literally makes friends with anyone, anywhere and at anytime.   My brothers and I lovingly refer to him as: The Mayor.   He is a below the knee amputee, who was hell bent on learning how to take his first steps before my twins did twenty years ago.  He was married to my Foxy Mama for over 50 years before she went Home due to Cancer.  And most recently, my dad rebuilt his home after losing it in the Santa Rosa fires.  

Through it all, his insatiable work ethic, love of family, steadfast faith, and spot on sense of humor, have paved his path.  It has never been about what my dad has done in his life, it's about the way in which he does it.   

And me? Well, I hit the Jackpot.  Dad, I sure do respect you.  And boy, do I love you.

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Own your facts, fail fast, and be okay without things being perfect.  These words perfectly describe Martha Nino's outlook on life.

Born in Mexico, in a grass shack and a dirt floor, Martha's parents risked everything to come America to have a better quality of life. As a baby, Martha was handed to a stranger to pass as her mother, to bring her safely across the border, while her parents crossed the desert on foot.  There was absolutely no guarantee that this family of 3 would be reunited.  Some 40 years later,  this very story is what landed her on stage to speak to an audience of 1,300 people.   

Martha's contagious zest for life, curiosity, and love of trying new things, make her both relatable and lovable. Martha is hoping her voice speaks for those that cannot speak, that her experiences motivate those who live in fear, and allows those who think that the impossible is possible.

You can find Martha Nino : [email protected] and on Linked In

Martha will be coming to teach at My Village Well for the Self Love Project in 2021.

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Sean Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in a variety of settings including clinical, educational and currently in private practice.  As one of a handful of trans-identified clinicians in Silicon Valley, Sean is extremely passionate about supporting transgender people and their families as well as the co-occurrence of neurodiversity.  This population is the primary focus of his practice, and he now hosts monthly Trans Brotherhood adult group and a Transgender Tween group.  Sean is actively involved as a speaker and facilitator for educational training and enrichment for parents, staff, and students as well as a consultant for other health care professionals.  You can learn more about Sean at seangarciatherapy.com

And keep your eyes peeled, because Sean will be our first token dude to teach at Self Love in 2021!

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Ballots are still being counted in the 2020 Presidential Election.  As we anxiously await to hear who our leader will be, take solace in knowing you are not alone.  We will RISE one way or another.

Kathleen Joan is committed to the resurrection of the Divine Feminine, especially within her own Catholic Christian tradition.  She holds Master’s degrees in theology and ministry and has over 10 years ministry experience, including directing retreats, teaching classes on religion and spirituality, and leading small group spiritual communities.  She is also a certified Reiki practitioner.  She has lived in the Bay Area since 2009 and enjoys singing, hiking, and spending time with her husband. If you would like to find out more about Kathleen or her New Moon Goddess Circles that she leads monthly, check her out :www.brigidsflame.org

Kathleen will also be teaching at Village Well for the Self Love Project in 2021

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Nicole is a Qoya movement teacher. Qoya is a fusion of yoga, dance and feminine movement designed to help women reconnect to their innate wisdom, wildness and freedom. When she's not dancing, she runs her own business helping children with learning differences find success, and she also facilitates girls' leadership circles.  Nicole will be making a return appearance, teaching Qoya for the Self Love Project through Village Well in 2021.

www.nicoleconnell.com

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Maria Abelaye is the owner and founder of Heartbox Photography in the Bay Area.  Maria believes that every woman, whether she has loved or despised the camera, deserves to exist in a photograph and works to advocate to further that message through her portrait services.  Maria specializes in everyday real women like you and me, and gives them to opportunity to celebrate every year of her life through stunning images, whether she is 18 or 80.

You can find Maria at : heartbox-photography.com

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Mary Mosham is an award-winning leadership coach, mindfulness teacher, and author. She specializes in leadership, team and personal development, yoga and meditation, and corporate mindfulness. With over 20 years’ experience in corporate change consulting, leadership development, yoga and mindfulness training, she partners with individuals to create meaningful careers, lives, and legacies, and businesses to develop high-performing and mindful leaders, teams, and cultures. She is the author of Mindful Career: Seven Keys to End Burnout and Unlock Your Greatest Potential. Village Well was thrilled to co-collaborate with Mary for the Enneagram Series: 9 Pathways to Freedom. 

marymosham.com