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Shelley Maley, PHR, CCSP

Career Coach | Etiquette Coach | I help recent college grads & young professionals cultivate career clarity to jumpstart fulfilling careers | Young Professionals Career Catalyst

𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 / 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 / 𝑱𝒐𝒃 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕 / 𝑬𝒕𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆 & 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉

Shelley Maley, Greater Philadelphia  PHR, GCDF is the founder of Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC. She launched her own coaching practice after working as a career coach in higher ed for 8 years. Recognized by Influence Digest as one of the Top Coaches in Philadelphia in 2023, Shelley has both HR and career coaching credentials and has been assisting recent college graduates, young professionals, and burned-out professionals with resumes, interview coaching, job search strategy, career confusion, and all other things career-related.

✨ Career planning✨ Career management✨ Job search strategy✨ Interview preparation ✨ Confidence coaching
✨ Salary negotiation coaching✨ Resume and cover letter consultation✨ Career assessments and exploration
✨ LinkedIn optimization✨ Personal branding✨ Outplacement coaching✨ Etiquette and soft skills coaching
✨ Workshop facilitation

Lisa MacDonald

Small Business Owner I Motivational Life Coach I Abstract Artist I Motivational Speaker I Author

I’m the founder of Imperfection is Beautiful which represents myself and my work of art. As an Abstract Motivational Artist who creates nationality and motivational paintings, my purpose for the paintings is to help make others feel good and give them a reminder to never give up.

 

Growing up I had some struggles and found painting as a helpful way to work through my emotions. This is where my company started because I wanted to help motivate others through my paintings and workshops. I began to do this by providing others with art activities, motivational speeches, workshops, and coaching.

As a motivational speaker, I speak to people about how to accept their imperfections and how to have a strong mindset when going through difficult times. I also offer public workshops that are based on art activities and motivational speeches. In my private sessions, I offer certified life coaching skills that will be focused on building self-esteem, personality discovery, goals, coping skills, and time management.

In my free time, I enjoy doing things outdoors including hiking and kayaking as well as painting, meditating, and doing yoga.

Melissa Hetrick, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacist | Lifestyle Medicine Advocate | Juice Plus + PartnerCommunity Builder | Animal Rescuer

Dr. Melissa Hetrick is a board-certified pharmacist dedicated to promoting disease prevention through whole foods as medicine. She uses plant-based solutions to help busy individuals improve their daily nutrition. By making practical lifestyle changes, Dr. Hetrick supports clients in replacing unhealthy habits with simple, sustainable routines that boost confidence and restore balance.

In partnership with The Juice Plus+ Company, a leader in whole-food, plant-based nutrition for over 30 years, Dr. Hetrick offers effective and affordable solutions to common health challenges such as low energy, mental fatigue, digestive issues, skin conditions, chronic illness, and inflammation. Her compassionate, approachable nature helps clients become their best selves.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Hetrick is passionate about giving back to the community. She has been active in animal rescue for five years, fostering and caring for stray cats to help them lead healthier lives. She inspires and empowers individuals to make lasting, positive changes in their lives through wellness gatherings focused on fitness, nutrition, and education.

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Chris Beisel

Chris Beisel is an experienced Pennsylvania title insurance professional and the Agency
Manager and Title Agent at Property Search and Settlement, Inc. With more than 21 years of
experience, Chris has helped buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, attorneys, and investors
navigate residential and commercial real estate transactions with confidence.
Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Chris has proudly remained in the area and has developed
deep personal and professional connections throughout the community. He currently lives in
Emmaus, Pennsylvania, with his wife and son.


Chris is known for his proactive communication, attention to detail, accessibility, and
commitment to keeping every settlement organized and moving forward. Through Property
Search and Settlement, he provides title insurance and settlement services throughout all 67
Pennsylvania counties, including title searches, purchases, refinances, commercial transactions,
document recording, and escrow disbursement.

Chris is actively involved in local business networking and enjoys building trusted, long-term
professional relationships. He believes a dependable title agent should do more than process
paperwork—he should identify potential problems early, protect the transaction, and help
everyone arrive at settlement prepared.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with his
family.

Dale Wilson

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻~𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 & 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 ✪ 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 ✪ 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 ✪ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿

U.S. Navy veteran with over 30-years of business operations and client relations experience. Fostering organizational leadership and nurturing team development to drive company growth, I have cross-functional leadership experience with every function within an organization; from sales and sales management, to client relations and professional outreach, to managing all facets of a company. I present a business acumen which packages quite an eclectic set of talents and experience that would be of great value to any organization.

Felicia Shanken

Women Business Strategist and Success BuilderMarketing Consulting • Diversity & Inclusion • Leadership Development • Public Speaking • Team Building • Training • Corporate Events • Digital Marketing

International Keynote Speaker, Founder of Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC, a certified EDWOSB, and MBE organization, has been empowering women small business owners and solo entrepreneurs for over 6 years. We offer assistance in leadership and business development, digital and social marketing, diversity, equity and inclusion training, and more. We’re proud to serve federal, city, and state governments, B2B organizations, private sectors, and universities. We’re not just a business, we’re a community.

Pam Bartlett Certified Franchise Consultant

Ethical Franchise Consulting Expert | Certified Franchise Consultant | Former Franchise Owner | Published Author | SCORE Mentor

Pam Bartlett is a Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC) with 30+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, and strategic planning. After leaving corporate America, she became a franchise owner, gaining firsthand insight into franchise operations and serving on the brand’s Owners’ Advisory Council.

Now, as the founder of FranStrategies and a member of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), Pam helps individuals explore franchise ownership and businesses expand through franchising. She is also a SCORE mentor and active with Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox Ladies. Pam is passionate aboutguiding clients with honest, no-pressure advice to find the right franchise fit.

Xavier Shive-Sanchez

CEO of FunnelBridge.ai | Bridging Marketing & AI to Scale Businesses 24/7 🌐

I’m the CEO of FunnelBridge.ai — an meritocratic focused agency built on one big idea: businesses should never miss a customer.

We design AI-powered marketing and automation systems that work around the clock to capture leads, book appointments, and keep your brand top of mind. From chatbots that answer every inquiry to full-scale automated campaigns, our goal is simple: help you grow while your competition wonders how you’re everywhere at once.

For some partners, that means a smart assistant handling calls and messages 24/7. For others, it’s an entire digital growth engine — ads, email, customer nurturing, reputation management, and more.

What makes us different? We see your business as a whole. No single tactic builds a company — it’s the right combination, working together, that drives real growth.

🌐 Shoot me a DM or learn more: funnelbridge.ai

And when I’m not helping businesses scale, you’ll probably find me on a tennis court 🎾 (but building systems that create freedom for entrepreneurs will always be my biggest passion).

If you’d like to work with FunnelBridge.ai — or play a set of tennis — shoot me a message.Advisory Council.

Nicole S. Ensmenger COTA/L (She/Her)

Strategic growth partner, helping people thrive through transformational coaching, creative workshops, and leadership development.

Leadership is not just about managing people—it’s about empowering them to grow, adapt, and thrive. With extensive experience in personal growth strategies, team development, and leadership training, I combine evidence-based practices with a holistic approach to equip professionals with the tools they need to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change.

 

Specializing in transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and professional development, my work focuses on creating high-impact experiences that foster confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking. I believe leadership success starts with understanding people—how they think, what motivates them, and how to leverage their unique strengths for individual and team success.

 

What sets my approach apart is its holistic focus on the interconnectedness of professional and personal growth. By addressing mindset, well-being, and purpose, I empower individuals to navigate change, manage stress, and build leadership agility with clarity and balance. My workshops, coaching sessions, and leadership training programs are designed to provide actionable insights and strategies that enhance both performance and fulfillment.

 

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