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Belonging & Impact
For the woman looking to expand her community presence, philanthropic legacy, and sense of place in a changing world.
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Career & Leadership
Meet with Experts to navigate transitions, gain confidence, ace the interview, scale your business, or pivot your leadership path.
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Eldercare & Family
Access specialized expertise for eldercare support and care, intentional parenting, and the complex nuances of the "sandwich generation".
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Grief & Hard Stuff
For those moving through personal loss, health shifts, or big change. These Experts provide the space and strategy to find your footing again.
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Mindset, Habits & Performance
Work with Experts to refine your habits, optimize your energy, and cultivate the strength required for directional living.
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Relationships, Dating, and Sexuality
Private support on the evolution of personal identity, the complexities of dating, and deepening the intimacy of your most vital partnerships.
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75+ vetted female Experts · 15+ years of experience · 100% human
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Career & Leadership Experts
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Joanna Lovering, MA
Joanna provides 1:1 expertise with non-linear career journeys and building confidence.
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Akua Okunseinde, MBA
Akua provides 1:1 expertise with starting and building your new business.
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Corean Canty
Corean provides 1:1 expertise with building your professional brand and telling your story.
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Gladys Lars, MBA, PCC
Gladys provides 1:1 expertise with building executive presence and confidence.
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Jess Galica
Jess provides 1:1 expertise with making aligned career moves and managing high-stakes moments.
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Jessica Muth
Jessica provides 1:1 expertise with designing your next career move.
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Katie Singh
Katie provides 1:1 expertise with managing motherhood and career and work-life balance.
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Krissy Nevero
Krissy provides 1:1 expertise with managing burnout and workplace boundaries.
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![A woman with a smile, curly black hair, hoop earrings, wearing a navy sweater, standing against a plain light gray background.]()
Leyanis Diaz
Leyanis provides 1:1 expertise in transitioning to entrepreneurship from salaried work.
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Lisa Chadwick
Lisa provides 1:1 expertise with finding fractional work and entrepreneurship.
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Loren Altura, Esq.
Loren provides 1:1 expertise with workplace legal rights and protections.
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Manuela Pauer, CPCC, PCC
Manuela provides 1:1 expertise with career pivots and redefining your career.
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Mary Despe de Echemendia
Mary provides 1:1 expertise with finding work after the age of 50 — strategically.
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Nikki Ryberg
Nikki provides 1:1 expertise when deciding to stay or leave a job and what comes next.
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Rachael Dietkus, MSW
Rachael provides 1:1 expertise with managing neurodivergence and boundaries at work.
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Raechele Smalls
Raechele provides 1:1 expertise with refining an idea, shaping an MVP, or preparing to fundraise.
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Serena Cheng, MBA
Serena provides 1:1 expertise with executive leadership and career advancement.
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![A smiling woman with dark red hair and winged eyeliner, wearing gold star dangle earrings, standing near green large-leafed plants indoors.]()
Yoo-Jin Kang, MPH
Yoo-Jin provides 1:1 expertise with restoring energy after extreme burnout in the workplace.
Eldercare & Family Experts
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Melissa Plourde, LSW, CGCM, CDP, CPC
Melissa provides 1:1 expertise with dementia care and navigating eldercare systems.
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![A woman with curly blonde hair, wearing glasses with a pink and black pattern, smiling showing her teeth, standing in front of yellow house siding and white trim.]()
Barbara Labosky, CCM
Barbara provides 1:1 expertise with dementia care and general eldercare guidance and solutions.
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Hannah Chapman, MS, PA(ASCP), End of Life Doula
Hannah provides 1:1 expertise with navigating and preparing for end-of-life care.
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Jenna Teague, Psychotherapist, PCC
Jenna provides 1:1 expertise with caregiver burnout and self-care with the eldest/only daughter.
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Marni Blank, Esq.
Marni provides 1:1 expertise with the practicalities and preparation for end of life with dignity and care.
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Pam Keo
Pam provides 1:1 expertise with senior living options, navigating Medicare, and complex systems.
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Rory Farrand, MS, MA, MSN, APRN-BC
Rory provides 1:1 expertise with palliative care navigation and aging in place.
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Sara McAllister Nelson, Certified Mediator
Sara provides 1:1 expertise with navigating fraught and difficult moments with family members.
Belonging & Impact Experts
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Paige Zuckerman, M.ED, CMHC
Paige provides 1:1 expertise with big decisions parenthood and overcoming perfectionism.
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Ashley Allen, MSW, LCSW-C
Ashely provides 1:1 expertise with self-advocacy, boundary setting, and faith transitions.
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![A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling, wearing a red turtleneck and a plaid blazer, standing against a light blue background.]()
Caleigh Gumbiner
Caleigh provides 1:1 expertise with civic engagement and advocacy.
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Jess Jardine, LMSW
Jess provides 1:1 expertise with creating boundaries and learning to ask for help.
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Maggie Doucette, MA
Maggie provides 1:1 expertise with civic and political engagement.
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Raina Gandhi, MBA
Raina provides 1:1 expertise with launching your young adult and empty nesting.
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Sharmila M. Fowler, MBA, MCPC
Sharmila provides 1:1 expertise with finding work after 50 and reimagining retirement.
Grief & Hard Stuff Experts
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Susanna Gilbertson, MSW, PCC
Susanna provides 1:1 expertise and support with grieving your parent(s) and living without them.
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![A woman with short dark hair and glasses smiling at the camera, wearing a black top, with a dark background and some flowers partially visible.]()
Heidi Skattebo, Interfaith Chaplain
Heidi provides 1:1 expertise with spiritual care, chaplaincy, and grief support — through major life changes.
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Margaret Engel, M.div
Margaret (Mati) provides 1:1 expertise and support through profound loss — ensuring that you are seen and felt.
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Amy Bray, ACC, CPCC
Amy provides 1:1 expertise and support guiding women through deep loss and grief — providing a safe space to let go.
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![A woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing gold hoop earrings, and a black top, standing in front of cream-colored curtains with a potted plant nearby.]()
Erika Austin, PhD
Erika provides 1:1 expertise and support navigation with grief and complex trauma.
Mindset, Habits, & Performance Experts
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![Close-up of smiling older woman with short gray hair, wearing a green sleeveless top, resting her right hand on her cheek, looking at the camera against a plain white background.]()
Cara Bradley, NBC-HWC, NSCA, GCS
Cara provides 1:1 expertise with supporting mid-life women through change and habit building.
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![Close-up portrait of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing glasses, smiling softly at the camera, against a plain light-colored background.]()
Cristina Ortiz, MA
Cristina provides 1:1 expertise in recovery from chronic illness, stress, and burnout through Integrative Yoga Therapy.
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![A woman with curly hair wearing a gray cowboy hat smiling outdoors in a field with trees showing fall colors and a horse in the background.]()
Dr. Donna Panucci
Dr. Donna provides 1:1 expertise with healing through energy medicine using science-backed methods and intuitive techniques.
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![Woman with blonde hair, wearing a white top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a beige background.]()
Helaine Polanco, MS
Helaine provides 1:1 expertise with women’s wellness, health, and nutrition as a health coach, specializing in digestive support and hormone balance.
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![A professional woman with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a dark suit jacket with a white shirt, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.]()
Jane Curth, M.Ed, CPT
Jane provides 1:1 expertise with guiding women in health, wellness, and fitness through tailored programs that foster healing, energy, and resilience.
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![A woman with curly blonde hair smiling, wearing a colorful patterned shirt, sitting in an indoor setting with a painting in the background.]()
Kalaway Voss, MA, NCC
Kalaway provides 1:1 expertise with building resilience after change and loss.
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![Close-up of a smiling woman with curly brown hair and freckles, standing outdoors with a blurred ocean background.]()
Lindsay Hopkins
Lindsay provides 1:1 expertise with nervous system regulation through breathwork and somatic techniques.
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![A woman with brown hair, light skin, and a nose piercing, smiling while taking a selfie in a garden setting with green leaves in the background.]()
Mel Schweder
Mel provides 1:1 expertise with chronic pain recovery, mind body healing, and nervous system regulation.
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Nicole Meline, 4x Ironman Triathlete
Nicole provides 1:1 expertise with whole-person coaching to help women align their body, strength, and spirit.
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![Close-up of a smiling woman with long reddish-brown hair, wearing earrings and a blue jacket, with a forested mountain landscape in the background.]()
Valeria Galetto, PhD
Valeria provides 1:1 expertise guiding women through chronic illness, stress, and loss using mindfulness-based interventions and holistic coaching.
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![A woman with black hair and fair skin, wearing large silver hoop earrings, a pink blazer, and a black top, smiling outdoors with green leafy plants in the background.]()
Vesna Antwan, PPCC, ACC
Vesna provides 1:1 expertise with helping women slow down, recenter themselves, and rebalance after burnout.
Relationships, Dating, and Sex Experts
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Vicki Pavitt
Vicki provides 1:1 expertise with supporting women through finding and creating meaningful relationships — romantic and friendship.
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Kara Catrelle, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Kara provides 1:1 expertise supporting women navigate the vulnerable challenges and changes that come with sexuality, self-worth, and the connection to their bodies.
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Rebecca Casciano
Rebecca provides 1:1 expertise with supporting women through holistic beauty, mindfulness, and self-care rituals for greater self-esteem and radiance.
Fewer than 1% of Experts who apply make it onto Sam
(Yes, we’re that picky.)
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Experts must have at least 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years in coaching, advising, or direct client work. We verify everything-resumes, Linkedln, and references.
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Experts must hold a 4-year degree in a relevant field and carry certifications or licenses like ICF, LCSW, LMFT, LPC. NBHWC, RDN, JD, CFP®, or Doula/End-of-Life credentials
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We prioritize approaches grounded in peer-reviewed research, proven models, and well-documented results. Experts must demonstrate that their tools are informed by credible sources, not just personal opinion or trend-based advice.
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We evaluate demonstrated impact through verified client feedback, thirdparty references, and patterns of sustained, trust-based relationships over time.
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We assess for qualities that reflect emotional intelligence, relational presence, adaptability, and a commitment to collaborative support. These attributes are evaluated through interviews, assignments, and professional interactions. If we wouldn't personally seek their guidance, they are not invited to join.
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FAQs
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Sam is strictly pay-per-session. 1-on-1 sessions start at $50 for up to 60 minutes. There are absolutely no monthly subscription fees, hidden costs, or long-term packages. You only pay for the exact support you need, when you need it
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No. Sam is not therapy, crisis counseling, or medical care. We provide practical, action-oriented strategy and guidance from vetted specialists to help you navigate specific real-world hurdles (like eldercare logistics, career transitions, or financial counseling) and determine your concrete next steps.
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Every session is designed to be highly practical. You won't just vent; you will leave every single session with a clear, documented summary of your concrete next steps and actionable output provided by your Expert
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