Ms. Korina Smith has over a decade of experience in
international humanitarian and group travel. Her work
has impacted 24 developing countries and countless
people who have accompanied her on these trips. She
has lead several missions to Latin America with youth
and adults, and has traveled as an Ambassador with
Airline Ambassadors International on nearly 20 missions
all over Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Ms. Smith
co-founded Teens for Humanity, an organization
leading high school and college students on
humanitarian endeavors in Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil
and the Dominican Republic. She is fluent in
Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Ms. Smith studied
Global Politics, at California State University, Los
Angeles, International Relations at Pontificia
Universidade Catolica in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and
French at l'Institut d'Etudes Francaises in
Aix-en-Provence, France.
international humanitarian and group travel. Her work
has impacted 24 developing countries and countless
people who have accompanied her on these trips. She
has lead several missions to Latin America with youth
and adults, and has traveled as an Ambassador with
Airline Ambassadors International on nearly 20 missions
all over Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Ms. Smith
co-founded Teens for Humanity, an organization
leading high school and college students on
humanitarian endeavors in Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil
and the Dominican Republic. She is fluent in
Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Ms. Smith studied
Global Politics, at California State University, Los
Angeles, International Relations at Pontificia
Universidade Catolica in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and
French at l'Institut d'Etudes Francaises in
Aix-en-Provence, France.
Ms. Natalie Braga has been coordinating and traveling
on humanitarian missions throughout Latin America
and the Caribbean for nearly ten years. She is the
co-founder of Teens for Humanity, and has lead dozens
of youth to do community service in the New York City
area. She has initiated youth endeavors with the
United Nations, and is highly experienced in Public
Relations. Mrs. Braga frequently serves as a translator
in Spanish and Portuguese. She has spent the last year
working for a highly successful consulting firm. Mrs.
Braga graduated with a bachelor's degree in
International Relations from American University in
Washington D.C., and studied at the University of Sao
Paulo in Brazil.
on humanitarian missions throughout Latin America
and the Caribbean for nearly ten years. She is the
co-founder of Teens for Humanity, and has lead dozens
of youth to do community service in the New York City
area. She has initiated youth endeavors with the
United Nations, and is highly experienced in Public
Relations. Mrs. Braga frequently serves as a translator
in Spanish and Portuguese. She has spent the last year
working for a highly successful consulting firm. Mrs.
Braga graduated with a bachelor's degree in
International Relations from American University in
Washington D.C., and studied at the University of Sao
Paulo in Brazil.
| Lisa Nicole Bell knows first hand what being an inspired girl is about. She went from ordinary girl to extraordinary woman and has forged her own success. As a published author, award winning filmmaker, and socially conscious entrepreneur, Lisa leads people all over the world to personal victory with her infectious enthusiasm, practical application of timeless principles, and stirring messages of inspiration. Known to many as the Inspiration Icon, Lisa was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law from California State University. Throughout college, she successfully started and managed a standardized test preparation and tutoring business where she developed her passion for working with young people. Since then, Lisa has invested years in educating herself on life educating herself |
Cari Kaufman is an intuitive and innovative
Leadership, Career and Personal Coach who has
worked with corporate and volunteer groups across
the nation to help build strong communication skills
among their teams. Cari’s experiences run the gamut
from military officer to stay-at-home mom and give her
a unique perspective into everyday life. Her calm-
under-fire approach to the transitions in life make her
the perfect partner to help navigate the waters of
change. Cari graduated from the University of
Arkansas and was commissioned as an officer in the
United States Army and spent four years serving her
country in one of the most highly deployed units in the
American military.
Leadership, Career and Personal Coach who has
worked with corporate and volunteer groups across
the nation to help build strong communication skills
among their teams. Cari’s experiences run the gamut
from military officer to stay-at-home mom and give her
a unique perspective into everyday life. Her calm-
under-fire approach to the transitions in life make her
the perfect partner to help navigate the waters of
change. Cari graduated from the University of
Arkansas and was commissioned as an officer in the
United States Army and spent four years serving her
country in one of the most highly deployed units in the
American military.
Bette Alkazian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
and Parent and Family Coach who has been working with
individuals and families for many years to help them make
the changes they desire to lead happier, more fulfilling
lives. She has worked as a parent educator for more than
15 years encouraging parents to fill their parenting "tool
belts" and supporting families through the transitions that
are inherent in a growing family.
As a mother of 3 daughters, Bette has exceptional insight
on what it takes to raise happy, healthy, well-adjusted
young women. Bette blends her formal traning with her
parenting experience to contribute relevant, proven
methods to empower parents of teen girls to give them
roots and wings.
and Parent and Family Coach who has been working with
individuals and families for many years to help them make
the changes they desire to lead happier, more fulfilling
lives. She has worked as a parent educator for more than
15 years encouraging parents to fill their parenting "tool
belts" and supporting families through the transitions that
are inherent in a growing family.
As a mother of 3 daughters, Bette has exceptional insight
on what it takes to raise happy, healthy, well-adjusted
young women. Bette blends her formal traning with her
parenting experience to contribute relevant, proven
methods to empower parents of teen girls to give them
roots and wings.
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Natalie Fletcher, is a Huntsville Alabama native who is
devoted to motivating others. She holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in the Recording Industry Program with
a concentration in Music Business and a minor in
Entrepreneurship. While attending the University many
life situations and obstacles gave her the desire to
seek purpose for her life and to continue to lead a
legacy built on helping, inspiring and loving others.
Natalie calls herself a “Muse,” which is defined as one
who inspires – or her own acronym for Motivation:
Understands Success and Excellence. After
graduating, she has increased her focus on success
not just for herself but for others. With a great interest
in marketing, music and entertainment, Natalie is a
Advertising & Marketing Specialist for Stroh
Communications in Huntsville Alabama in addition to
being the owner and developer of Universal Event
Planning. In addition to her business ventures, Natalie
consults for other companies such as Alvin Moore
devoted to motivating others. She holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in the Recording Industry Program with
a concentration in Music Business and a minor in
Entrepreneurship. While attending the University many
life situations and obstacles gave her the desire to
seek purpose for her life and to continue to lead a
legacy built on helping, inspiring and loving others.
Natalie calls herself a “Muse,” which is defined as one
who inspires – or her own acronym for Motivation:
Understands Success and Excellence. After
graduating, she has increased her focus on success
not just for herself but for others. With a great interest
in marketing, music and entertainment, Natalie is a
Advertising & Marketing Specialist for Stroh
Communications in Huntsville Alabama in addition to
being the owner and developer of Universal Event
Planning. In addition to her business ventures, Natalie
consults for other companies such as Alvin Moore
| on life management strategies and personal development. Lisa is applying her skills and gifts in her role as CEO of Inspired Girls International. Lisa's creativity, business savvy, and leadership earned her recognition as a Los Angeles Business Journal Woman Making A Difference in addition to a Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination in 2009. Lisa has appeared in dozens of media outlets including ABC,CBS, PBS, Under 30 CEO, and more. Inspired Girls was started out of Lisa’s compelling vision to see girls transition into womanhood armed with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Hoping “someone else would do it”, she put the idea aside until she spent nights lying awake pondering how much the societal landscape was changing for women and wondering how the girl of today would evolve into the successful woman of tomorrow. She decided to pursue her vision of throngs of confident, happy, successful young women. The result was annual empowerment events, now known as the Inspired Girls Success Summit, that teach girls how to become the outstanding women of tomorrow who will lead excellent lives. Lisa partnered with teachers, psychologists, community leaders, youth mentors, and parents to create a curriculum that would awaken girls to their potential, arm them with essential life skills, and inspire them to dream big. Inspired Girls is now expanding into a lifestyle brand, dedicated to bringing innovative personal development tools to the girls of Generation Y. Looking ahead, Lisa is collaboratively building the Inspired Girls empire and creating meaningful enterprises in media and business that transform the lives of people all over the world. As Inspired Girls expands, Lisa continues to champion the cause of ordinary girls living extraordinary lives. Learn more about Lisa at www.lisanicolebell.com |
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Entertainment and CBMU Media. Natalie has designed successful events and
media campaigns and has been instrumental in securing production and
distribution deals. Natalie has merged all her talents and gifts into an empire of
business industries.
media campaigns and has been instrumental in securing production and
distribution deals. Natalie has merged all her talents and gifts into an empire of
business industries.
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In 1999, she was awarded the prestigious Soldier’s Medal for Heroism, after
rescuing a young girl from a gang rape and single handedly dispatching several
attackers.
manufacturing facility. While there, she became the primary liaison for labor
union negotiations, eventually becoming known for her ability to diffuse tense
situations and broker satisfying solutions for all parties. After the birth of her
first child, Cari put her time management and leadership skills to the test as a
After leaving the military, Cari became the factory manager in a plastics
manufacturing facility. While there, she became the primary liaison for labor
union negotiations, eventually becoming known for her ability to diffuse tense
situations and broker satisfying solutions for all parties. After the birth of her
first child, Cari put her time management and leadership skills to the test as a
stay-at-home mother of two children. She has also served as the Community
Services Representative and Veterans Services Liaison for Home Instead Senior
Care, giving her the opportunity to give back to those who have served our
country.
Cari is passionate about helping girls become successful young women. Drawing
on her experiences in her own journey to faith, she speaks to youth and young
women’s groups around the country about the importance of faith as a key tenet
to success and happiness in life.
rescuing a young girl from a gang rape and single handedly dispatching several
attackers.
manufacturing facility. While there, she became the primary liaison for labor
union negotiations, eventually becoming known for her ability to diffuse tense
situations and broker satisfying solutions for all parties. After the birth of her
first child, Cari put her time management and leadership skills to the test as a
After leaving the military, Cari became the factory manager in a plastics
manufacturing facility. While there, she became the primary liaison for labor
union negotiations, eventually becoming known for her ability to diffuse tense
situations and broker satisfying solutions for all parties. After the birth of her
first child, Cari put her time management and leadership skills to the test as a
stay-at-home mother of two children. She has also served as the Community
Services Representative and Veterans Services Liaison for Home Instead Senior
Care, giving her the opportunity to give back to those who have served our
country.
Cari is passionate about helping girls become successful young women. Drawing
on her experiences in her own journey to faith, she speaks to youth and young
women’s groups around the country about the importance of faith as a key tenet
to success and happiness in life.
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Shavonna Cole has dedicated over a decade of her life to
mentoring teens. As an advocate of Positive Youth
Development, she strongly believes that her purpose in
life is to be a resource for youth; as a mentor, an advice
columnist, a developer of youth curricula, and a friend.
Shavonna is a trained Life Skills Facilitator that has worked
with hundreds of teens across the Chicagoland area, many
of which have come from the same West Chicago
neighborhoods from which she grew up. Attaining a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Illinois
University along with her personal experience inspired
her to develop an advice column strictly for youth. On the
website, teens can seek advice about topics such as
mentoring teens. As an advocate of Positive Youth
Development, she strongly believes that her purpose in
life is to be a resource for youth; as a mentor, an advice
columnist, a developer of youth curricula, and a friend.
Shavonna is a trained Life Skills Facilitator that has worked
with hundreds of teens across the Chicagoland area, many
of which have come from the same West Chicago
neighborhoods from which she grew up. Attaining a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Illinois
University along with her personal experience inspired
her to develop an advice column strictly for youth. On the
website, teens can seek advice about topics such as
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dating, drugs, how to get along with parents, friendship, conflict, peer pressure, and
college. The response from the website encouraged her to create a positive youth
curriculum called the Dear Vonna 4-Step approach, where teens get to choose the
topics for their 12 week sessions. Shavonna's website and youth programming all
serve as a resource to empower youth to aggressively seek their dreams and
achieve their goals - "stress-free, drama-free, and drug-free."
college. The response from the website encouraged her to create a positive youth
curriculum called the Dear Vonna 4-Step approach, where teens get to choose the
topics for their 12 week sessions. Shavonna's website and youth programming all
serve as a resource to empower youth to aggressively seek their dreams and
achieve their goals - "stress-free, drama-free, and drug-free."