Noel Koenke is a Certified Natural Hormone Balancing Specialist for BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers in Frisco, TX as well as the Regional NHBS Manager of Public Relations. BeBalanced offers a non-medical, natural, holistic approach to rapid weight-loss and the relief of PMS and menopausal symptoms. She has a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Care, allowing for a compassionate coaching style while guiding clients to effectively reach their goals so they can become the absolute best version of themselves. 

In this episode of #WomanOfTheWeek Noel Koenke talks to DPW about her passion to help others reach their optimum health & wellness goals through her journey with BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center. BeBalanced, a women’s-focused health and wellness service that empowers women to achieve the highest quality of life through natural hormone balance, was challenged with opening three centers in the North Dallas area during the height of the pandemic. Since launching into the local market, they have helped thousands of women not only lose weight but also improve symptoms commonly associated with the aging process. 

#Follow, #Support and #GetInspired by listening to Noel on the #WomenOfTheWeek Podcast & Don't forget to take the #HealthChallenge by visiting https://bebalancedcenters.com/your-free-consultation/

ABOUT BEBALANCED HORMONE WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS:

Founded in 2007 and franchising since 2015, BeBalanced is a franchise of non-medical, holistic centers helping women lead their best lives through natural solutions to stubborn weight, PMS and menopausal symptoms. Today, there are more than 25 centers open and operating throughout the U.S. with three locations in the North Dallas area - Frisco, Plano and McKinney. For more information, visit www.bebalancedcenters.com

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Woman of the Week: Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is the Founder and CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of SheBoss Unlimited, a leadership, professional development and empowerment organization for women.  SheBoss Unlimited serves career and goal-driven women who work in traditional 9-5 jobs and women entrepreneurs. The organization also serves women who aspire to excel in their current careers or start their own businesses. Jackie is a reputable and highly respected success strategist, learning and development professional, workplace culture analyst, empowerment speaker, and author. 

Her professional experience spans over 25 years of working in sectors of business that include education, healthcare, and law. Her expertise has landed her consulting opportunities working with non-profit and for-profit entities.  Over this time period, she has dually served as a business consultant, providing services for new entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, as well as a success coach for clients seeking assistance with developing their professional brand, advancing in their careers, and leveraging their natural abilities for professional growth.  Her coaching is anchored on the concept of developing and implementing strategies that will help clients increase their level of “Success-Ability”. This is why she has been dubbed, “The Success-Ability Coach”.

She is a published author of the book Broken But Not Destroyed: Restoration is Possible, which was released in 2015. She was also featured in the March 2017 edition of Training Industry Magazine. Her article “Cultivating a Workplace Culture That Grows High-Potential Employees” was selected among many competitors for this edition. Also in 2017, she was named one of the top “Emerging Training Leaders to Watch” by Training Magazine due to her experience as a learning and development professional. Further, she has been requested as a guest on several talk radio shows and featured in a few blogs and other magazines.

One of her favorite quotes is, “If no one is giving you an opportunity, create one for yourself.” Every person she coaches will hear these words of advice: “Your success is your responsibility” and “Try to do at least one thing better today than you did yesterday”.

Jackie is passionate about initiatives related to domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and women’s advancement. Additionally, she is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

To learn more about Jackie, connect through www.shebossunlimited.com

Meet our #WomanOfTheWeek Erika Ervin! Erica is committed to building hope and a rejuvenated sense of self to driven women entrepreneurs by equipping them with sustainable mental health & physical renewal practices via virtual Yin Lifestyle Programs©. Her dynamic and inspiring Programs teach you how to do the thought work, connect with your emotions to recognize and change behaviors to lead a productive yet peaceful lifestyle. She has over 14 Years in the health and wellness industry and recently launched her #TakeBackYourCrown experience for women to connect, learn and grow while applying daily healthy habits to accomplish their goal. All of Erika's programs and presentations provide a holistic, approachable, and action oriented experience. All with a fun and relaxed vibe.

Erika recently published a 3 Month Planner, the Modern Yinster Planner, that is now available on Amazon.  This planner is simple but geared toward organizing and micro goal planning.  Her unique planner is integrated with the PIVOT Program, a program co-created with a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst to better assist her clients in achievement with a clear and calm mind. Her coaching, training and speaking programs are strategically designed and catered to every client.

Erika is a Founding Connector for Sawubona Sister Gatherings, LLC a new rising legacy of Sisterhood. In the Fall of 2020 Erika Co Stars in a Talk Show, Sawubona… I See You found on many major streaming platforms.

Currently, Erika is serving her third term as a Volunteer on the Executive Board of a local Chapter of the American Business Women's Association - The Leading Woman’s Express Network. She is eager and excited to serve as the 2019/2020 President Elect.  ABWA is a non profit that is dedicated to support Women through Leadership, Education and Support. She is also a Certified 200 - Expert Registered Yoga Teacher,  She travels the country to deliver workshops and Teacher Training Modules.

Erika is married to Kyle Ervin and has two Sons and one Fur Baby. If you attend any of Erika's virtual classes you are sure to get a glimpse of the Yinster Pup, Deeter. In her leisure time she enjoys hanging out with her family, cooking meals, working out and always reading and learning.

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Bios of Women You'll Meet During the Taping: 

Taylor L. Cole Longacre is a TV Host, Executive Producer, Ministry Leader and Travel Expert. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Methodist University. Taylor’s spent more than 14 years leading communications for global brands including Hotels.com, Sabre, Expedia Group, and Kimberly Clark. She’s the host of the global travel show, Hotel Hunt on Amazon Prime Video and the hotel expert for the Canadian syndicated radio program and podcast, Informed Traveler. 

She also executive produces and hosts other shows on Amazon Prime Video including the business talk show The Focus and the public speaker showcase called SpeakUP. Taylor also produces podcasts including “Intentional Talk with LisaKay and Taylor” and “Workable Faith.” 

Learn more at TVwithTLC.com and follow Taylor on social media and on her channel on Pray.com.

Woman of the Week Geeta Nadkarni is a veteran journalist and performer with more than 25 years of experience. She has helped coaches and info-preneurs all over the world grow 6- and 7-figure businesses without sacrificing freedom, family time or integrity. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CBC, CNN, ABC, Reader’s Digest and she currently contributes to Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Inc, and more.

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A Louisiana Native making a Global Impact as The Chain Breaker. An Entertainment Executive & Visionary who is known as the whisperer and “The Negotiator” in the industry. Dr. Catrina’s life’s mission is to help individuals walk in their purpose by creating, igniting, and influencing them to Unleash and Embrace Their Power. As a producer, she creates a platform for individuals to share their stories of Triumph through the Arts.

Dr. Pullum serves as the President of PullCorp Media & Business Consulting Group and Chief Creative Officer of Puissance Maison Productions.

Dr. Catrina is a Champion for Change, who works diligently to advocate on the behalf of sexual assault, human trafficking,  and domestic violence survivors on a national platform. Dr. Catrina has been featured in Essence, O & Black Enterprise Magazines to name a few. Dr. Catrina has received honors from President Barak Obama, Congress members, State Representatives, and others.  Dr. Catrina’s work has included working with Lifetime Television’s Surviving R.. Kelly Docuseries, Now You See National Campaign, Just US organization, Junior League, Women In Film, RAINN & etc.

Through her philanthropic endeavors, Dr. Catrina is making a global impact through her active board member for various charitable organizations such as Hip-Hop Legend & Philanthropist, MC Lyte’s Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, Center of Empowerment For Families & Youth (Board Chair), Vice President of the board for LIFT- Ladies In Film & Television, Board Of Directors for Target Evolution, Charter & Board Member of National Coalition of 100 Black Women,  and a few others.

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In 2019, Sarah Lassberg founded the 501(c)3 nonprofit Elf Army of Light, a non-religious community of resources and support for bereaved families experiencing pregnancy loss and infant death due to her experiences with pregnancy loss and the stillbirth of her daughter. Resources include information for the support network on what to do, what to say, and what not to say to those in grief.

Sarah also has a financial practice partnered with New York Life and NYLIFE securities focused on helping entrepreneurs and families maximize savings and returns while minimizing risk and taxes using investment, savings, and insurance. As a business solutions specialist, she provides business and personal benefits to employers and employees.

She is also an ambassador for the Coalition for Grieving Students through the New York Life Foundation.  The Coalition provides training and resources to teachers and staff at K-12 public and private schools on how to identify, interact with, and support grieving children.

Prior to founding her nonprofit and starting her financial practice, Sarah held a role as a process consultant for several years where she coached and trained associates, process managers, and department managers in problem-solving, design thinking, and process improvement. She spent several years as an underwriter for a local auto finance company, and these skill sets have allowed her a greater perspective of the financial struggles facing everyday families and business owners.

Sarah lives in Plano with her husband, who is a woodworker and stay at home dad, and their living child who is in first grade.

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