Women In...

Sam Goldfinch is an educator, coach, and explorer in the field of spirituality, transpersonal psychology, and addiction. His work takes him many places, but setting people free so they can see the beauty of who they really are so they can escape the 'self-help hamster wheel' is at the core of all his work.  As a 'lost spiritual seeker' for 15 years, he spent time training in yo...

Emily Smietana is a sports industry veteran. Her career began as an intern with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats while still in high school and eventually took her to positions with the Eugene Emeralds, Memphis Redbirds, and back with the River Cats. Her specialty lies in marketing and making data-driven decisions to increase ticket sales and revenue, which serves her well in her current role as...

Dr. Brenda Mechels is a dedicated educator and mentor in the sport industry, currently leading as the Program Director of Sport Management at Bellevue University. With a Doctorate in Education from Northcentral University, Dr. Mechels has focused on developing academic programs that prioritize student success, providing mentorship to both faculty and students. Her commitment to student growth exte...

Todd is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him), reading and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a classic gray area drinker who quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he’s ever done for himself or his...

Dr. Anna Marie, known as the Mindset Doctor, is a visionary leader with over two decades of expertise in human health and mindset, committed to transforming lives. Armed with a Ph. D. in Natural Medicine and certifications in Brain Health and Traditional Naturopathy, she is a respected author, captivating public speaker, and the host of "The Happy Whole You Podcast." As the founder of Ha...

John currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Wheeling Nailers Hockey Team (ECHL), where he oversees business operations.  The Nailers, celebrating over 30 years in Wheeling W.V., are one of the longest tenured teams in minor league hockey.   John previously served as Senior Director of Sales at Churchill Downs & the Kentucky Derby.  He oversaw the Suite, Premium, Special Events...

Living in Northern California wine country, Ruby Williams ended up drinking daily to find relief from her stressful corporate job in the alcohol industry and to deal with her surly teen as a single mom. As an emotional eater, she gained over 100 pounds due to strains of a custody battle and home foreclosure. After weight-loss surgery her binge eating quickly moved to alcohol use disorder. She was...

Deb Masner is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tools, and tips to help you change your drinking. In addition to her weekly podcast, Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb runs 30 Day Dry Months where she helps people practice not drinking.  She's a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, SMART Recovery Facilitator, Mindfulness Instructor, Podcast H...

Dr. Majoras was born and raised in Auburn, Indiana and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Athletic Training. She earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, IN. She then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at...

Tim has been with Greenleaf Hospitality Group for 19 years. After two years as Corporate Sales Manager, he became Director of Catering & Convention Services, helping to launch their offsite catering business brand. He served as Director of Hotels until 2018, when he was named CEO of Greenleaf Hospitality Group. Due to the recent acquisition of the Kalamazoo Country Club by Greenleaf Ownership,...

Dedicated. Unflappable. Innovative. Regardless of it is in her decade long career in higher education, volunteer work in local politics, or partnership & media relations experience in the world of sport, Emily Lutz’s passion and dedication to excellence is evident. Born and raised in America’s Heartland, hard work, teamwork, and creative problem solving are as much as part of her DNA as it was...

Born and raised in Kalamazoo, and a graduate with a B.B.A from Western Michigan University, Craig spent most of his career in Procurement or Sales of some fashion. What he really wanted was to work directly with people and to have a greater impact on his community. Eager to take career in a new direction, Craig joined Greenleaf Hospitality in 2018 to pursue his passion for serving others. Craig is...

Macaela MacKenzie is a journalist who writes about women and power. She is the author of MONEY, POWER, RESPECT: How Women in Sports Are Shaping the Future of Feminism , featured by The Washington Post , TIME , CNN , BBC , PBS , Fortune , Glamour and SELF , and an Amazon Editor’s Pick for best nonfiction. Mac covers women’s equality through many lenses including wellness, motherhood, sports, and sc...

Sara Doell is a CLCC certified Life Coach, Division I collegiate golf coach, lifetime member of the LPGA and an Amazon best selling author of two books: Your Future Self Will Thank You and  Next Time Leave Me on the Floor.   She grew up in Rochester, New York, attended Penn State University and played on scholarship for the golf team. After stints in Charlotte, North Carolina and Brooklyn, New Yor...

As a Senior This Naked Mind certified alcohol freedom coach and Sacred Depths practitioner, Susan is dedicated to guiding you toward rediscovering your inherent worthiness and creating a life where you don’t need alcohol to cope with stress, numb your feelings, or as a reward at the end of a long day.   Susan's coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and grace, recognizing that the path t...

Tanya Johnson is a forty-seven-year-old Mi’kmaw woman from Potlotek First Nation, a Mi’kmaw community located in Unama’ki, the traditional territory of Mi’kma’ki. She has worked for, and with, her Indigenous people for most of her life, recently supporting humans to navigate through Truth and Reconciliation exercises and speaking engagements with her business.  Her work experience with the Canadia...

Maggie is the founder and host of The Sober Summit, a free virtual event that brings together the top authors, podcasters, experts, and influencers in the sober community. Passionate about the sober movement, she dedicates herself to providing resources that highlight the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Maggie received her certification in Alcohol-Free Coaching accredited by the Internation...

Founder, Zeroproof Experiences - Sober in the City host. Susie is the passionate founder of Zeroproof Experiences, an innovative venture creating memorable “Sober in the City” weekends which redefine the concept of fun without alcohol. While Susie was a former imbiber of chardonnay, red blends and sauvignon blanc, she has moved from feeling reliant on alcoholic beverages for socializing, vacations...

Small town living former social worker and probation officer, currently working in the automotive industry. I'm a certified forklift driver, which means I'm kind of a big deal. I'm a dad with an incredible dad bod to a feisty preteen. I'm a son, brother, uncle and boyfriend. I can fix things, grow a cool beard, can cuss like a sailor and am an expert at slapping butts. I don&ap...