Michelle Lee Myrter
Michelle is deeply committed to making people feel valued and understood. She believes relationships are the key to success, and she empowers others to build meaningful connections with authenticity, heart, and effective communication. Passionate about The Pet Cottage, a non-profit sanctuary that provides guardianship for pets that have lost their humans due to death, disability, or deployment, Michelle also loves Jeeps and Metallica. She is a BOSS Academy Community Advisor and has worked with multiple networking organizations as a Certified B.A.N.K Coach for more than 6 years, helping improve communication between members and clients.
Michelle believes that authentic networking is the bridge that transforms connections into thriving business opportunities.
Michela Quilici
Michela is a Canadian by birth, Italian by blood, and global by choice, whose journey from Flamenco dance to business leadership is rooted in passion and presence. She spent 10 years performing internationally as a semi-professional dancer before pivoting to coaching and entrepreneurship, helping high-achieving leaders and business owners, from start-ups to $20M+ companies.
Now a Business Growth Strategist, Self-Leadership Coach, and international bestselling author, Michela combines strategy, communication, and leadership to guide others with clarity, confidence, and action. A founder of Ladies Who Lead Global Community, she empowers women to reset, realign, and rise beyond limits in both business and life.
When she’s not coaching or speaking internationally, Michela enjoys life in Amsterdam with her partner, exploring new ideas, and bringing the same passion and authenticity she learned on stage into every aspect of her work.
Steve Mass
Steve is a passionate sports enthusiast, and a proud father of two sons who have transformed his life. After a near-death experience, he lives each day with gratitude, energy, and a deep love for competition and connection. A member of LeTip for over 20 years, Steve is actively involved in the organization.
Steve believes that building genuine relationships through networking is essential for creating meaningful business opportunities and lifelong success.
Maddie Kelley
Maddie is the host and founder of Mimir, a top 5% global podcast where she interviews founders, investors, and industry experts to inspire and equip future founders with practical knowledge to take the next step in building their dreams. Through Mimir, she has built a strong network, positioning herself as a connection point between founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Currently, Maddie is a Marketing Campaign Manager at Loop, where she works at the intersection of go-to-market execution, ABM strategy, and B2B growth, helping a fast-scaling startup bring its product to market.
Maddie is also the author of “What I Gave You” and “Tomorrowland: The Future of Theme Parks”, and she brings her creativity and insight from her writing into everything she does. She earned a Master’s degree in Business, Design, and Technology from the University of Southern California, and studied Media Arts and Sciences at Wellesley College.
She is passionate about building great products, connecting the right people, and learning what it truly takes to scale a startup.
Carolyn Cooper
Carolyn is a purpose-driven leader with a heart for helping others dream bigger and live authentically. She believes in combining passion with purpose to create meaningful impact, inspiring people to align their work with their true selves. Carolyn co-founded a networking organization called The Grand Connection, taught a college course in the Women in Business Program, and became a Pilates instructor in 2019. She loves cooking gourmet meals.
Carolyn views networking as a powerful catalyst for discovering new possibilities and aligning opportunity with purpose.
Chris Abdey
Chris is the founder of Procrastination Station and a coach who is anything but conventional. With a deep understanding of the guilt, burnout, and self-doubt that often accompany high ambition, Chris helps driven professionals, especially those in their 30s to 50s, break free from the procrastination loop and finally build momentum that lasts.
After years of chasing goals while battling avoidance and burnout, Chris realized that the answer was not just trying harder, it was about support, self-awareness, and practical tools that actually work. That insight sparked the creation of Procrastination Station, a space for smart, capable individuals to stop spiraling and start thriving.
Chris has coached dozens of professionals using a holistic, judgment free approach rooted in emotional intelligence, real world strategies, and burnout recovery. This is not cookie cutter productivity, it is sustainable change built on honesty and real life application.
Whether someone is missing deadlines, stuck in self-doubt, or unable to finish what they start, Chris helps them reclaim control over their time, energy, and sense of self-worth.
Emily Merola
Emily is a dynamic insurance executive from Pittsburgh, PA, a proud mother of four boys, and a former competitive swimmer at Wagner College. Known for her strategic insight and heart for mentorship, she leads with intention, always focused on empowering others and building meaningful relationships.
She brings a distinctive blend of business acumen and empathy to every role she plays, advocating especially for women in the insurance industry. Emily believes real success comes from lifting others as you rise and creating opportunities rooted in purpose and connection.
She’s also a passionate supporter of Tunnels to Towers and deeply values their work to honor first responders and veterans.
Paul Mitchel
Paul is a highly accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience in project management, business continuity, IT continuity, crisis management, disaster recovery, and risk management across both the public and private sectors. He has a proven track record of delivering process improvement projects while leading multi-location, multi-cultural teams, employing matrix management methodologies and integrated risk strategies to protect critical business infrastructure.
Paul is well-versed in full life-cycle business continuity management, including ISO22301 accreditation, and has chaired the Electronic Communication Resilience and Response Group (EC-RRG). He excels at developing short- and long-term strategies, driving critical management decisions, and fostering teams that deliver results. His expertise spans business continuity management, crisis management, risk assessment, programme governance, emergency planning, and organizational change.
When he’s not leading business continuity initiatives, Paul competes in powerlifting, was a competitive swimmer, and played rugby league for years, blending discipline, strategy, and resilience both professionally and personally.
Juliet McClure
Juliet is an accomplished professional with a background in communications, executive support, and artist management. She has supported C-level executives across a variety of industries, including fashion, wellness, and investment management, demonstrating expertise in event coordination, Adobe Illustrator, and Keynote.
Juliet combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, helping leaders manage complex projects while maintaining a focus on detail and efficiency. She is also skilled in communications and design, bringing a creative and analytical approach to every task.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Communications, Juliet also studied Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, blending a foundation of creativity with structured problem-solving.
Nicholas Brown
Nicholas is a Leadership Systems Coach, Certified High Performance Coach, and Financial Guide dedicated to helping others create lives of alignment, purpose, and freedom.
He spent over 20 years as a professional chef, leading teams under pressure, building systems that thrived in chaos, and learning how burnout can quietly steal joy, health, and purpose. His foundation in leadership began early as an Eagle Scout, where he learned to lead by example, serve with integrity, and take ownership of outcomes. Through music and dance, he discovered the power of discipline, timing, and harmony, lessons he now applies to help professionals align mindset, money, and mission.
Nicholas serves as an educator and guide with Wealth Builders, helping families understand financial principles, create multi-handed income systems, and protect their future through strategic planning. He is also the founder of Cooking Physics,
a coaching platform teaching chefs and professionals how to lead high performance teams with integrity, structure, and personal growth without sacrificing well-being.
Outside of work, Nicholas is a devoted husband and father of four. A musician, dancer, and lifelong learner, he draws from journaling, outdoor exploration, and spiritual study to teach life and leadership through metaphor and story. Driven by a mission to lead by example, he shows that true wealth includes time, faith, health, relationships, emotional peace, and financial independence, empowering others to live intentionally, grow consistently, and build systems that multiply impact in every area of life.
Angela Street
Angela is a Michigan native from Bay City whose journey from dance to finance is rooted in resilience and heart. She began her career at a local dance studio, where she worked for 20 years before making an unexpected pivot into the financial world after the studio was sold and she was laid off.
Now in business with her husband of 35 years, Angela combines discipline, creativity, and mindset, her favorite topic to discuss with friends, to help others navigate their own financial paths. A proud grandparent, she cherishes time at the lake with her family and finds joy in both deep conversations and quiet moments surrounded by loved ones.
John Scott
John is the CEO of John Scott Speech, where he coaches leaders, CEOs, and founders to communicate authentically and confidently on camera.
Previously, John founded JDSVoice.com, developing online training programs for singers used in over 16 countries. He created and marketed membership websites, managed online communities, developed email campaigns, and executed product launches using remote teams. Earlier in his career, he worked as an associate researcher at Genentech, studying transcriptional regulation of the apolipoprotein A-1V gene and its relation to cardiovascular disease.
John holds a BA in Molecular Biology from UCSC and brings over 25 years of experience helping professionals overcome fear, develop presence, and connect meaningfully with audiences. He teaches that people don’t buy from companies, they buy from people they know and trust, and he guides clients to master on-camera presence with authenticity, clarity, and influence.
Laura Cross
Laura is a U.S. Air Force veteran, certified self-care coach, and founder of White Sands Self-Care and White Sands Premier Travel. From working on F-15s and F-16s as an aircraft electrician to guiding individuals through holistic wellness practices, she has dedicated her life to helping others thrive in health, community, and adventure.
A certified AO Voice Scan practitioner and travel agent, Laura blends technology, wellness, and exploration to uncover the root causes of dis-ease and create tailored solutions for her clients. She empowers people to detoxify their bodies and homes, reclaim control of their health, and discover priceless memories through restorative travel.
Laura holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management, is a proud member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, and actively serves with Veterans Of The Ozarks (VOTO), building connections that support military members, their families, and the wider community.
As the host of Mindful Mondays with Laura Cross, she provides a nurturing, judgment free space where people feel heard, supported, and inspired to grow. Whether coaching, speaking, or creating unforgettable travel experiences, Laura is on a mission to build vibrant communities rooted in wellness, connection, and personal growth.
Amie Sponza
Amie is an actor, producer, filmmaker, certified coach, and a recent grandmother who is passionate about helping women rediscover their passions and embrace new beginnings. She empowers those navigating life transitions to reignite their creativity, unlock their potential, and leave a lasting legacy.
The proud mom of two grown and thriving children, Amie has been married for 35 years and loves skiing, hiking, and attending theatrical events. She is the co-founder of Northeast Stage, a non-profit theatre company in Greenport, NY (established in 1983), and the founder of Act Now Life Coaching, where she helps professionals go from nervous speakers to naturally confident presenters. With more than 45 years of acting and coaching experience, she blends proven performance methods with powerful coaching strategies to help clients calm their nerves, speak with clarity, and engage any audience with ease.
Rooted in authenticity, growth, and joy, Amie believes that building meaningful networks is the key to opening new doors, sparking opportunities, and living a purpose-driven life.
Emily Verdoorn
Emily is a conversion copywriter, messaging strategist, and advocate for ambitious women entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their businesses without burning out. With over five years of experience helping women amplify their voices and scale their services, Emily knows that mindset is not the only hurdle, it is the system.
Only 10 percent of women owned businesses ever cross the six figure mark. Not for lack of brilliance, but because of the constant pressure to do it all, often with little support and few resources.
That’s why Emily is now focused on helping women harness the power of AI, not as a trend, but as a practical, human-first tool to save time, reduce overwhelm, and stay aligned with their purpose. Currently pursuing certification as an AI consultant, she’s on a mission to make AI simple, empowering, and deeply supportive for women who want to grow smarter, not harder.
Think of Emily as your translator, guide, and strategist, making tech feel less like a burden and more like a breakthrough.
Katie Miller
Katie Miller is a finance professional on a mission to teach the money skills most of us never learned in school, because she believes everyone deserves to feel confident and in control of their financial future.
With a passion for empowering families to build strong financial foundations, Katie combines practical expertise with a genuine desire to help others make informed decisions about their money. Her approach is clear, accessible, and rooted in the belief that financial literacy isn't just for experts, it's for everyone!
As she and her husband prepare to welcome their first baby after nearly two years of marriage, Katie has become even more committed to helping families create stability and security for the future. She understands firsthand the importance of financial clarity during life's biggest transitions.
When she's not guiding clients toward financial confidence, Katie finds joy in the kitchen, cooking and baking her way to relaxation and bringing a little sweetness to those around her. Whether she's breaking down complex financial concepts or perfecting a new recipe, Katie approaches everything with warmth, intention, and a commitment to helping others thrive.