Our Voices

Jason Schuler, the founder and CEO, founded Drink More Good in late 2012 with one goal in mind - to make this world a better place. With 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Schuler started Drink More Good from behind a bar as the demand for his syrups & mixers grew. Through their products, services, and resources, Schuler continues to grow Drink More Good as an industry leader in the handcrafted beverage manufacturing space. Jason joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss how Drink More Good is disrupting the beverage industry.

Natasha Nurse talks with Taarini Kaur Dang, a fourteen-year old (8th-grade) student in Silicon Valley. She is a Venture Fellow at SoGal Ventures, which is world’s first female millennial-led cross-border VC firm, investing in diverse startups. Taarini is the youngest person to win the Young American-Indian Award, which she received from the Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna, for her work in Entrepreneurship. She joins Our Voices to discuss her entrepreneurial journey at such a young age.

Ginger Gregory craves crafting stories. Consider her an adventurous storyteller and poet with a passion for people. She is a driving enthusiast who finds the open road exhilarating. Ginger joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the realities of writing and publishing a book.

As a former journalist, Professor Heather Schultz has covered a wide array of beats including bridal technology, criminal justice, reproductive health, pop culture, direct marketing, legal technology, digital marketing and interior design. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the crisis with unwed mothers in Korea.

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Nicole Burke, who has over 15 years marketing and selling houses, joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to talk about how home owners can sell their home the right way and with a lot less stress.

Natasha Nurse talks with Dr. Nadia Rodriguez, a general dentist in midtown Manhattan, who focuses on preventative care and patient education while delivering a positive experience for the entire family. She joins Our Voices to discuss the real importance for prioritizing dental care on a daily basis.

Alexandra Boos' work spans the creative spectrum from on-air industry spokesperson to fashion brand owner. During a 25-year career as a Ford model, Alexandra worked as a fashion, fit and brand consultant helping to launch some of the top designer’s plus lines, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne. She joins Natasha Nurse to discuss what it really takes to manage people.

Stacey Lorin Merkl (Founder & Executive Director) started Realize Your Beauty, Inc. in 2010, where she combines her love of theatre arts with her passion for social change and education. She joins Natasha Nurse to discuss the importance of empowering our youth.

Kelly Stickel is the founder and CEO of Remodista, a social think tank examining global retail disruption. A collaborative thinker, she is focused on understanding the layers of disruption in retail and translating insights into actionable items for retail brands using community as a business model. She joins Our Voices to discuss the importance of women networks.

Inseparable duo, owners, and sisters Noelle Lee Ventresca and Kali Taylor Ventresca are the creative minds behind Impish Lee, Custom Intimate Apparel. Founded on Etsy, their company has evolved from a small handmade boutique lingerie line into a fully customizable intimate apparel brand. They join Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the importance of using technology with fashion.