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Academic Coaches:

APT TUTORING, TEST PREP & COLLEGE COUNSELING

Lisa Gelman, Ph.D., CEP

Hello@AptTutoring.com

(781) 738-2402

Smith College

AptTutoring.com

Since 2008, we’ve specialized in helping families navigate middle school, high school, and the college admissions process. In addition to academic school subject tutoring, we provide test prep for the ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, SAT, and ACT.

Our tutoring is one-to-one with highly qualified, experienced tutors most with master’s degrees. Our educational consultant has close to two decades’ experience guiding students and their families through the college admissions process. She’s one of approximately 250 Certified Educational Planners, the highest designation for educational consultants. We work with students all over the world in person at our office in Hingham, MA and on Zoom.

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Astrology:

Elisabeth Grace -- Astrologer

Eliabeth Grace

eg@elisabethgrace.com

(917) 743-2571

Wellesley College

https://elisabethgrace.com

Astrology is a language that accurately reflects patterns in life development. It is a practical and empowering tool for living life better. As as professionally certified consulting astrologer, I help clients understand why they are the way they are, and why things happen when they do. I offer vocational guidance, strategic planning, insights on relationships and anything else under the sun. Astrology is amazing.

https://www.elisabethgrace.com/what-to-expect

Bookkeeping:

QuarterMaster Bookkeeping LLC

Federica Velutini-Hoffmann

quartermasterbookkeeping@gmail.com

802-565-1774

Smith College

www.quartermasterbookkeeping.com

At QuarterMaster Bookkeeping we offer dedicated, personalized service to small business owners, creatives, non-profits and solopreneurs. Our services include: Monthly Bookkeeping/Reconciliation, Clean-Up/Catch-up, Quickbooks Training & Setup, Workflow Automation & Optimization, Growth Advising and Goal Tracking. Let us help you meet your goals and get your time back!

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Career Coaches:

Dana Shamas Coaching

Dana Shamas

danashamas@gmail.com

415-283-7374

Bryn Mawr College

https://www.danashamas.com

As an Executive Leadership & Wellness Coach, I support leaders in discovering their unique circuitry so they can trust their authentic voice and lead with intuition to create a deeper impact in the world. I am on a mission to support conscious leaders to break free of old structures that no longer serve and reimagine their personal and professional life with deeper joy and fulfillment.

My clients love my engaging spirit and infectious laughter. I have an in-depth knowledge of business and wellness that allows me to introduce practical tools and strategies to improve emotional bandwidth, while my experience in transitional economies as an entrepreneur has taught me to master walking forward into the unknown. I love sharing the tools you need to maintain your connection to clarity and peace, even in a chaotic and volatile world.

Clients working with me can expect to learn how to better:

• Manage their energy.

• Acess and trust their intuition.

• Connect to and use emotions proactively.

• Value their purpose.

• Express themselves more fully in the world.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to set up a 30min chat to find out more about how I work and what I do.

I would love to support you in realizing your fullest vision of life.

"The universe has a knack for reminding me that I need support during major transitions, that it is good to have support to help you major life changes! Dana was an amazing resource over the course of 4 months. Through intense changes at home and a tough work environment, we worked together to identify a set of tools that can help me navigate turbulent times and also show up in a way that is more authentic to myself. The most incredible moment through our time together is when it finally clicked...that I had all the strength within myself to change how I showed up. Once that happened, there was a huge shift in the world around me - others started showing up differently and in a way that was more aligned with my natural state. What a blessing that was and a super powerful reminder that we can change from within (and with guidance from Dana)!" -Callie D.

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Greater Insight

Susan Curtis

susan@greaterinsight.com

818-422-1407

Smith College

https://greaterinsight.com

Are you an accomplished business professional (or aiming to be?) Looking to build greater confidence and move your career or business forward? Then let's connect! Whether you work with Greater Insight one-on-one, or join my exclusive Mastermind, you'll gain the tools and mindset to reach new heights -- and enjoy the journey!

With over 20 years as a high-end coach and consultant, I've empowered many outstanding women to grow to the next level, while creating a more authentic life. I love my clients -- a wonderful mix of high-achieving execs, early to mid-level business women, and entrepreneurs with spark! More than a cheerleader and guide, I help you align with your best self...and together we get you to your highest level yet.

Want to learn more, or perhaps get an invitation to the next cohort of my Mastermind?

Grab a good window on my Calendar and we'll see if we're a good fit!

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STEPHANIE HESSLER COACHING

Stephanie Hessler

Stephanie@StephanieHesslerCoach.com

617-820-4755

Wellesley College

www.stephanie-hessler-coach.mykajabi.com/

Are you a high-achieving corporate leader or business owner, and you want to rapidly advance your career but you're feeling stuck? Then let's talk! At Stephanie Hessler Coaching, you'll be guided through an intensive coaching journey called the BLISS Accelerator to turn your goals and dreams into reality.

I've been a professional coach for almost ten years, working mostly with high-achieving professional women and women business owners, including 7S alumnae. I've witnessed amazing transformations. I'd love to support more 7S alumnae in reaching their potential. My clients are committed to advancing their careers and living an extraordinary life. Previously, I worked in the investment business.

I live in Concord MA.

Please schedule an appointment if you know you can be doing better!

Schedule time with Stephanie

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JAMIE LEE COACHING

jamie@jamieleecoach.com

917-734-4802

Smith College

www.jamieleecoach.com

As an executive coach, I help smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus. I teach the best of mutual-benefit negotiation strategies with practical neuroscience techniques, so my clients can self-advocate and lead in their careers with confidence and ease.

I am an immigrant from South Korea and know what it's like to be a double minority in male-dominated workplaces. Many of my clients are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and I work with clients working in a range of industries, including but not limited to life sciences, tech, finance, non-profit, marketing, and academia.

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RIGHT BRAIN COACHING

Madeleine Butler, CPCC

mbutler@rightbraincoaching.com

510-306-3049 (please text)

Bryn Mawr College

www.rightbraincoaching.com

I help high-achieving women who are professionals, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs recover from burnout.

My gentle approach to burnout prevention and recovery combines deep, compassionate listening with expertise in neuroscience and nervous system regulation, boundary setting, mindfulness, and other healing practices—along with first-hand understanding of the challenges of corporate and entrepreneurial life.

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YOUR SEAT IS WAITING

Kathy Spillane

kathy@seatiswaiting.com

917-575-4408

www.yourseatiswaiting.com

You've done everything "right" - You got the "right" grades; You went to the "right" college; You got the "right" job .......& yet you still feel incomplete. There is still more to work towards...Right?

Working with Kathy will help you to define what "right" is for you. Is it: ...BETTER JOB SATISFACTION ...MORE VACATION?...BETTER PAY?
...REMOTE WORK? Reach out & let's find out!

Take a practical approach to redefining your career. We will start by reviewing your resume, cover letter, and exploring what is next. We can't change the past, but we can give you the right tools and advice from a veteran recruiter to make better decisions for your career.

Kathy has spent the last 20 years working in every aspect of Recruiting - from coaching candidates on how to land their dream job to leading global teams of recruiters at Fortune 100 companies & Tech startups.

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End of Life Services:

FARE WELL ASSOCIATES

Abby O'Leary

abby@farewellassociates.com

703-307-4205

Barnard College

After-Loss Consulting and End of Life Planning

Fare Well Associates offers End of Life Planning and After-Loss Consulting services locally in North Carolina and virtually throughout the United States. With customized solutions for individuals and families, we help navigate the business side of end of life so you can focus on living well.

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Financial Coaches:

FINANCES FOR FEMINISTS

Ariel Nathanson

hello@financesforfeminists.com

314-341-6130

Wellesley College

Financial Coaching/Planning

Finances for Feminists helps individuals and couples gain clarity, calm, and control in their personal finances. Ariel Nathanson (Certified Financial Educator and proud Wellesley alum) works with her clients one-on-one to build their financial tool-kits and allow them to own and understand their finances more fully. Her clients leave with a deeper understanding of their personal financial situation and a specific action plan to help them get to where they want to go.

Learn more here: https://www.financesforfeminists.com/

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A PATH FORWARD: HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE SERVICES, LLC

Ann Swann Wright

ann@apathforwardhcdc.com

(425) 364-8720

Wellesley College

www.apathforwardhcds.com

My life's mission is to improve the psychological outcomes of children of separation/divorce by helping to reduce the amount of conflict between their parents. I do this by providing services as a High Conflict Divorce Coach, a Co-Parenting Educator, and a Parenting Coordinator.

Though I am located in the Seattle area, I work remotely with clients throughout the United States.

I am the proud mother of 5 adult children who include members of both the neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ communities.

I welcome clients regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, religion, culture, size, physical & mental ability, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or country of origin. I fully embrace the mission of providing high-quality, multiculturally-sensitive services that affirm the dignity and worth of all individuals.

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DOMEIRI LAW

Domeiri Law

Shereen El Domeiri

shereen@domeiri.com

469-485-2500

Bryn Mawr College

www.domeiri.com

Shereen A. El Domeiri is an experienced attorney and a certified privacy professional.

For the past several years, Shereen has served as in-house counsel and fractional general counsel for domestic and international companies, where she assisted various business lines and corporate service departments, including IT, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Accounting, Operations, and Compliance.

Shereen is also an Associate Judge for the City of Dallas Civil Adjudication Court. She has a record of public service and was a Municipal Judge and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Dallas and served as a staff attorney for the Federal Trade Commission.

Shereen is active in many professional and community associations. Currently, she serves Co-Chair of the Dallas Bar Association’s Solo & Small Firm Section, Secretary for the Science & Technology Section, and the Law in Schools Committee Career Day Program. She also is a member of the Dallas Summit, Esports Trade Association, Texas Women & Law Section, Women Owned Law, and serves on the board of several PTAs in her community.

Shereen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Bryn Mawr College and received her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

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WEST HILL TECHNOLOGY COUNSEL

Louise Leduc Kennedy

llkennedy@westhill.law

978-274-7037

Smith College

www.westhill.law

West Hill is a boutique business and technology law firm. We are a trusted partner to IP-focused businesses, facilitating growth while minimizing risk and preparing for a successful exit. This includes drafting and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, and strategic partners, creating a strategy for protecting inventions, brands, code, and content, addressing data privacy, and avoiding and resolving disputes.

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Real Estate:

EGL PROPERTIES

Michelle Vaakil

mvaakil@eglproperties.com

310-422-8211

Smith College

https://eglproperties.com/

Residential Property Management

Michelle runs the day to day operations of EGL Properties, Inc., a full-service residential property management company based in West Los Angeles, with properties under management throughout Southern California. EGL manages a variety of residential properties, from single family homes and condos, to small and large apartment complexes. Investors, receivers, family trusts and non-profits turn to EGL to handle all aspects of management, including leasing, maintenance and accounting. Prior to joining EGL Properties in 2000, Michelle worked for Douglas Emmett (1998-2000) and Jones Lang LaSalle (1995-1998, NYC). She is married with three daughters.

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Therapy:

ERICA THOMAS, LMFT

efthomasma@gmail.com

707-205-5750

Smith College

www.growingpositivefamilies.com

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the San Francisco Bay Area with over a decade of practice experience. I also provide wellness coaching focused on helping people explore their relationship to food and their bodies in a comfortable, safe, non-judgemental space. Every day in my work, I teach people Mindfulness skills to help them deal with emotional challenges and compulsive behaviors. As someone who has dealt with my own compulsive eating I am passionate about helping people deal with this issue in a way that is empowering and loving.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/erica-thomas-41534982813

Training and Consulting:

HAMMER LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Stephanie Hammer-Krabbe

Stephanie@InnovationFacilitation.com

773-503-9390

Bryn Mawr College

www.InnovationFacilitation.com

Communication Skills Training & Coaching

We’re passionate about helping teams that thrive on co-creation, collaboration, and innovation do it better through the power of effective communication. We believe that communication is a critical element of the creative process, and teams that excel in this area are more likely to achieve success.

Our training programs are designed to empower individuals and teams to master new skills. As experienced facilitators, we love designing learning experiences that are not only effective, but also fun and engaging.

What sets us apart is our love of intercultural communication and deep experience working with global teams.

We have lived abroad ourselves and understand the unique challenges and nuances of cross-cultural communication. We bring this understanding to our programs, ensuring that your teams are equipped with the skills to navigate communication barriers and foster effective collaboration across borders.

We’re dedicated to helping you and your team achieve your communication goals. Whether it's improving team communication skills, enhancing presentation abilities, or navigating cross-cultural communication, we’re here to support you.

Let's talk about how communication can help your team deliver better business outcomes.

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HUGHES BIOPHARMA ADVISERS, LLC /

SIX FIGURES IN 60 DAYS

Dr. Candice Hughes

admin@hughesbiopharma.com

203-656-3045

Mount Holyoke College

www.hughesbiopharma.com/sixfiguresin60days.html

Do you work in BioPharma?

Choose our Employee path OR our Consultant path.

Thinking of Consulting? Do you want flexible work? Want to be your own boss? My proven method to start, launch & grow your biopharma biz gets you earning fast after taking my training class. Email us Or Go to our website today to sign up for virtual classes.

*Employee? Are your clinical trials going off the rails? Hire HBP. Our custom solutions get you on track. Email us or Go to our website today to sign to talk about our custom services to fix your clinical development roadblocks so you can get your product through approval. New biotech? We set up quality & compliance functions. We also offer virtual biopharma skills training classes & workshops (email us today).

Our biopharma consulting firm has been working with global elite biopharma companies for 20 years. Dr. Hughes has 30 years of industry experience. We're fully insured.

Are you a Coach for people in the biopharma industry? Email us to join our Coach Referral program. You and your clients will get benefits by joining.

We're a certified Women Owned Business; certified Women Owned Small Business.

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REBECCA BAUER CONSULTING

Rebecca Bauer

rebecca@rebeccabauerconsulting.com

973-303-2420

Vassar College

www.rebeccabauerconsulting.com

Rebecca Bauer Consulting offers a wide range of services to nonprofits & mission driven organizations including Content Development & Dissemination, Program Management & Technical Assistance, Learning Design & Facilitation, and Project Management.

Rebecca Bauer Consulting also offers content expertise in family-school partnerships, whole child development, and LGBTQ+ issues in education.

Book some time to talk to Rebecca

SPARKLING LEADERS

Dina Venezky

dina@sparklingleaders.com

650-868-6854

Smith College

https://www.sparklingleaders.com/

"Sparkling Leaders is an inquiry-based learning company that offers development and networking opportunities for curious professionals. Custom programs help organizations create psychological safety, define quality standards, and improve communication for inclusion, influence, and efficiency.

Monthly discussion sessions offer opportunities to connect and learn business ideas for professional and personal advancement.

Check out the @SparklingLeaders Instagram account for business graphics and our BLOG

VIRTUAL HUMANITY

Caitlin Graham

vhcaitlin@gmail.com

347-461-5353

Wellesley College

https://www.virtualhumanity.net/

Productivity coaching, marketing, operations

I offer productivity coaching, which means I help folks heal their relationship with time and get them doing more of what matters to them.

I'm also a marketing and operations consultant, specializing in video production and editing, but also can support on copywriting and SEO.

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WAYPOINT INTERCULTURAL, LLC

Elizabeth (Liz) Greason

liz@waypointintercultural.com

207-200-3057

Mount Holyoke College

www.waypointintercultural.com

Intercultural Training and Coaching

Are you a leader or professional looking to increase your capacity to effectively navigate and leverage "differences that make a difference" in the workplace...and beyond? We at Waypoint Intercultural use a research based, internationally recognized tool that quantifies how you approach difference...and what your strengths and areas for growth are. We then design a customized program to support you on your learning journey, based on your results and your goals, so you can create impactful action in your context.

One of our signature programs is our Intercultural Leadership Cohort and Certificate Program, which runs every fall and spring. More information can be found HERE

Travel:

PARIS OFF SCRIPT

Lane Rosenthal

lanerosenthal@gmail.com

612-202-8829

Mount Holyoke College

www.parisoffscript.com

A small group of kindred spirits, led by one, is a tempting formula for travel.” That’s what one woman said about Paris Off Script, an all-inclusive, 5-day cultural experience for five people in Paris. Each excursion is about physical immersion, creative inspiration and the contentment gained by slowing down and awakening to Paris’s secrets. If you are a curious traveler who enjoys seeing things with fresh eyes, discovering beauty in small things, and forging new connections—with ideas, with other people, with yourself—join me!

Get your ticket. Pack a bag. I do everything else.

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FORA TRAVEL

Catherine Cloniger Koontz

catherine.koontz@fora.travel

704-773-1369

Wellesley College

https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/catherine-koontz

I am thrilled to announce that I am officially a certified Fora Advisor!

I’ve just completed Fora’s certified training program, and learned the ins and outs of the travel industry — everything from how to tackle group bookings to where to stay in some of the world’s greatest destinations (Paris, Mexico City, Vietnam, to name just a few…).

Most importantly, however, I’ve learned how to VIP — that is, spoil — you, my clients, by leveling up your vacation with exclusive perks, hyper-individualized service, tailored recommendations and continued, personal support.

Traveling is a dream, but planning is often not. Where to stay? What to do? How to book? Well, that’s where I come in. And now I can help create your dream trip, minus the drama (but plus certain goodies you might have otherwise missed).

Ready to plan the trip of a lifetime, and be able to actually enjoy it? As your official Certified Fora Advisor, my role is to make your (travel) dreams come true.