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Wellbeing Partners
Fran Benedict is the founder of Simply Mindful LLC, built on a simple truth: everything you need is already within you. With nearly 20 years in wellbeing, mindfulness, and organizational health, she creates space for individuals and teams to reconnect with what they already know. Contact email: fran@simplymindful.com
Women Who Lead
Before her health collapsed, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell wore productivity like a badge of honor. She was chronically exhausted but called it "being driven." She ignored pain, inflammation, brain fog, and a nervous system that never powered down. She normalized operating at 120% and spiritualized overworking by calling it
Law
Juliet Peters spent a decade as a television journalist before law school, working in Ohio, Corpus Christi, and Milwaukee. She always wanted to be a lawyer, but her love for journalism put that dream on pause. After graduating from Arizona State University College of Law, she worked as a civil
Wellbeing
Suzanne Haynes didn’t leave her structured career because it failed. She left because, quietly and persistently, her life no longer fit the person she was becoming. For years, she built a successful path in the pharmaceutical industry while coaching fitness on the side. From the outside, everything looked right
Wellbeing
Natalie Pryde spent over 25 years in executive-level Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability roles, leading diverse teams globally across automotive, commercial real estate, oil and gas, and life sciences. She held leadership positions at major corporations, served on the MDEQ Green Chemistry and Engineering Steering Committee, and was a
Women Who Lead
In November 2019, Margo Wickersham noticed blood in her urine. She thought she had a urinary tract infection. Three months later, she was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Her first doctor diagnosed her with Stage 1 High Grade Urethral Carcinoma and prescribed BCG therapy. But something didn't feel right,
Women Who Lead
Ishil K. Ozturk knows what most consultancies get wrong: they deliver brilliant strategy, present polished slides, and disappear just as assets hit their most vulnerable phase (commercialization, governance battles, and investor scrutiny). After building her career at the intersection of management consultancy and operating roles at Procter & Gamble and
Books
We are living in an era where wellbeing is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Across industries, geographies, and generations, the conversation has shifted from surviving to thriving. From mental health apps to mindfulness at work, from the science of sleep to the resurgence of ancient healing practices,
Women Who Lead
Aneka Johnson didn't plan to become a dog therapy entrepreneur. The idea came to her in the shower. Literally. She had been informally bringing Chubbs, her French Bulldog, into friends' corporate workplaces and suddenly realized she'd "created this cuddle club." That moment of
Law
In litigation, most lawyers talk about winning. Tedra Cannella actually does it—and she does it against opponents with unlimited resources, elite legal teams, and every structural advantage money can buy. As co-founding partner of Cannella Snyder LLC, Tedra has built a litigation practice that defies conventional wisdom about
Wellbeing Partners
Diverse Minds helps create equal, happy,mentally healthy and productive workplaces through coaching, consultancy,speaking and training. Wellbeing, mental health and equity are the backbone of any workplace. By upskilling staff, managers and senior leaders systemic changes can be made that benefit everyone. Visit website
Wellbeing Partners
NimmiLife is a holistic wellness and leadership company founded by Ayurvedic doctor, award-winning author, and global speaker Sweta Vikram. We blend ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science to help high-achieving professionals navigate stress and grief, build emotional resilience, and lead with clarity and purpose. Visit website