PHILOSOPHY& Expertise
We believe stories shape the way we live, work, and connect. Whether it’s the story we tell about our mission, our team, or ourselves, these narratives define the foundation for growth and collaboration. Our approach is rooted in the understanding that healthier workplaces and communities begin with intentional communication, emotional intelligence, and shared purpose.
With backgrounds that bridge communications, mediation, leadership development, and wellness practices, we bring deep experience helping organizations reframe challenges and craft actionable solutions. We equip leaders and teams to navigate complexity, foster connection, and sustain meaningful progress. We’re passionate about creating ecosystems where both people and ideas can flourish.
When stories evolve so do the system around them.

Meet the Team
We know how to help you building thriving communities and healthy environments because we practice what we preach.
Collaborators
Our adaptable model brings in top talent—designers, writers, facilitators and practitioners—on a per-project basis, ensuring each client benefits from the best expertise. Below are some of our regular collaborators, but we bring in the right people for each project.

Communications Strategist/Planner & Wellness Practitioner
Leslie Chadwick
Leslie Chadwick is a seasoned communications strategist with over 20 years of experience, including 14 years in the nonprofit and foundation space. She has led strategic communications efforts for organizations advancing health equity, public health, education and community wellbeing, crafting powerful messaging for statewide initiatives and producing storytelling campaigns that elevate grantee impact. Her expertise spans strategic communications, brand development, marketing, and digital campaigns—always with a focus on clarity, authenticity, and impact. Leslie is especially passionate about helping organizations uncover and articulate the stories that fuel their mission and move people to action.
In addition to her communications expertise, Leslie has over a decade of experience teaching dynamic Nia dance, vinyasa, and restorative yoga. She empowers individuals to rediscover confidence, clarity and connection through movement. Leslie brings this wellness mindset to all aspects of work, supporting clients in building communications strategies that are not only effective but sustainable and grounded in human connection.

Coach & Facilitator
Laura King
Laura is a leadership coach, facilitator, and mediator with 25 years of experience in adult development. She helps leaders stretch inward for embodied leadership, fostering connected and trusting teams. Her coaching and workshops focus on the human need to learn and the innate desire to realize one’s full potential. With a background in leadership and human resources at mission-driven organizations, Laura has gained deep insight into the challenges workplaces face, such as avoiding difficult conversations, managing impressions, and seeking external validation. Her work supports leaders in overcoming these obstacles to build more authentic confidence and create a culture of trust and growth.

Communications Manager & Spokesperson
Monica Caballeros
With a decade of experience in health policy and outreach, Monica specializes in Spanish-speaking communities and has helped thousands gain insurance coverage through strategic communications.

Creative Director
Dominique Barnes
Dominique, a graphic designer with a BFA, translates complex messages into powerful visuals. After a decade in advertising, she shifted to impactful work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, supporting sustainable energy initiatives.

Translation Specialist
Rebeca Ruiz
Fluent in French and Spanish, Rebeca leverages a background in cognitive science to create nuanced, impactful translations. Their work ensures cultural and linguistic integrity across all communications.