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Kate Mitchell | Principal and HR Consultant

About: Kate brings over 30 years of corporate human resources experience to her work as the founder of Mariposa Partners. She specializes in partnering with CEOs and small to mid-sized business owners to develop and implement HR strategies that are closely aligned with their business goals. Recognizing that HR can be overwhelming when you're focused on the broader vision of running a business, Kate excels at simplifying complex HR issues, allowing leaders to concentrate on growth and innovation. With a strong results-driven approach, she takes pride in helping business owners gain peace of mind, knowing their HR operations are not only in order but also thriving.

Specialties: Kate takes pride in being a genuine, supportive, and approachable partner for all things human resources. Whether working with businesses to create a comprehensive employee handbook, navigating complex employee relations issues, or stepping in as a fractional or interim HR leader, Kate is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet her clients' unique needs. With extensive experience in recruitment across a variety of industries, she is well-equipped to handle individual hiring needs or build out an entire recruiting function from the ground up. Kate's hands-on, collaborative approach ensures that HR strategies are not only effective but also aligned with the broader goals of the business.

Quote: “Even in a small or mid sized business, your employees are your most valuable and costly asset, so investing in dedicated HR support is like investing in your company's future - it ensures you're nurturing your talent, maximizing productivity, and navigating compliance with ease.”

Connect: Contact Kate at kate@mariposa-partners.com or at (805) 252-1660, or visit her website below!

MEMBER SINCE November 2024

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Shawna Robins | Founder and CEO

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About: Shawna Robins is an international best-selling author of 2 books - Powerful Sleep – Rest Deeply, Repair Your Brain and Restore Your Life, and Irresistibly Healthy – Simple Strategies to Feel Vibrant, Alive, Healthy and Full of Energy Again, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a sleep expert, hormone health expert and a certified Miracle-Minded coach with Marianne Williamson.

In her early 30’s, Shawna was diagnosed with cancer. After her recovery, she embarked on a journey of healing through education, research and self-discovery. She now shares her deep knowledge of disease prevention and healing with others.

After years of helping executive and C-Suite women optimize their sleep and improve their overall health, Shawna decided to embark on a B2C offering called Third Spark. As founder and CEO, Shawna has created a successful online wellness hub for women who want to reset their sleep, create healthier habits and change their lives.

She is a keynote speaker for organizations such as GOOP, Lumen, Zayo and Women In Tech in Silicon Valley. She has been featured on many podcasts including Dr. Mindy Pelz’s “The Resetter Podcast” and in Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post.

Shawna is passionate about the power of travel for women and leads women-only wellness retreats for executive women over age 45 who want to experience a shared adventure to reset their body, mind and spirit. In 2024, she will be leading two private groups - one group to Morocco and one group to Fiji.

Shawna enjoys taking sunset beach walks, hiking in nature with friends and cooking at home with her family. Shawna lives with her husband, three kids and three fur babies in Santa Barbara, CA.

For more information on Shawna’s signature program and her latest book, check out her free book download at: https://thirdsparkhealth.com/powerful-sleep/

You can follow her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Specialties: Shawna specializes in helping women ages 45-60 improve their sleep, diet, nutrition, and stress management skills so they can live their second half of life with vitality, energy, passion, and joy.

Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

Connect: Contact Shawna at shawna@thirdsparkhealth.com or at (805) 886-9839, or visit her website below!

MEMBER SINCE February 2024

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Kelsey Samuel | Owner, Co-Founder With Senior Relocation Services

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About: With a strong background in logistics, Kelsey is a proven problem solver. Witnessing the issues seniors were facing when attempting to downsize and move, was a perfect problem for her to solve. Kelsey has had a wealth of experience in large-scale special event management, auction coordination, and real estate maintenance- all of which are skills very helpful to assisting seniors move from their homes. While she does hold a Master of Business, it is her empathetic skillset that allows her to successfully connect and comfort her clients. She and her wife (who manages the Real Estate services for their clients), founded SB SOS LLC to assist Santa Barbara seniors and their families with navigating the challenges of relocation and moving on to "the next chapter".

Specialties: Concierge senior relocation- SB SOS LLC offers all-inclusive personal services to assist with the relocation process. Downsizing. Set-up. Estate Sales. Clean-outs.

Quote: Give what you can and express gratitude daily. You will always be fulfilled.

Connect: Contact Kelsey at kelsey@sbsos.care or at (805) 896-8301, or visit her website below!

member since August 2023

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Natalie White | AmeriFlex Premier Concierge

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About: Natalie double majored at UC Santa Barbara in Communication and Art History. She was driven to the communication major because of the many situations she experienced in which she believed the outcome could have been improved with clear and genuine communication. Enhancing communication in the workplace and with clients is the primary motivation for her active application of the skills she learned, as well as her continuing research in the field. Natalie also studied art history because of her lifelong passion for the arts. She is knowledgeable in a variety of artistic practices with a focus on contemporary and fiber art. Natalie won an excellence in writing award for her work on the generational quilting traditions of African Americans communities.

Natalie now works works at The AmeriFlex Group as a part of the AmeriFlex Premier Concierge team.

Specialties: Natalie is a communication specialist with experience in interpersonal communication, group communication, corporate social responsibility, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her goal is to make communication effective and efficient in all facets of her life.

Quote: “I had something I was trying to say and sometimes the message is an easy transmission and sometimes it's a difficult one but I love the power of saying it so I'm gonna do it whether it's hard or easy.” —Faith Ringgold

Connect: Contact Natalie at natalie.white@ameriflex.com or at (805) 770-1457 today!


MEMBER SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021

Natalie White is an assistant to Hannah Buschbom who offers securities offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. (SPF) member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through The AmeriFlex® Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisor. SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF. Insurance is offered independent of SPF.