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< Back Stephanie Schaben 919-322-9616 Visit Website Member Bio Hey there! I’m Stephanie, a travel planner who helps clients create stress-free, personalized Disney vacations by taking care of every detail from start to finish. With a background in the nonprofit world, I bring strong organization, attention to detail and a genuine passion for helping others into every trip I plan. Walt Disney World? Disneyland? Disney Cruise? No matter the destination, my goal is to take the overwhelm out of Disney travel so you can focus on enjoying the magic and making memories. I’m a Midwest girl now happily settled in North Carolina with my husband and two dogs. When I’m not planning vacations, you’ll usually find me exploring coffee shops, playing video games, or catching a musical at DPAC! Disney has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over time, my love for Disney only grew, and so did my love of planning. With a background in the nonprofit world, I bring strong organization, attention to detail and a genuine passion for helping others into every trip I plan. Walt Disney World? Disneyland? Disney Cruise? No matter the destination, my goal is to take the overwhelm out of Disney travel so you can focus on enjoying the magic and making memories. I’m a Midwest girl now happily settled in North Carolina with my husband and two dogs. When I’m not planning vacations, you’ll usually find me exploring coffee shops, playing video games, or catching a musical at DPAC! Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Member Freebie Offer Free Consultation Call A 20-30 minute call where we’ll discuss the details of your dream Disney vacation, with a follow-up custom quote delivered within 24 hours. Business or Company Stephanie Schaben- The Enchanted Traveler Phone 919-322-9616 Email stephanie.schaben@theenchantedtraveler.com Business Address BARTER Info DESIRES Wellness services, opportunities to table or network, marketing tips and strategy support and photography sessions. OFFERS Personalized Disney itinerary planning, referrals and resource sharing across travel and nonprofit networks and one-on-one coffee meetups. Previous Next

< Back Lindsay Roberts 919-414-8793 Visit Website Member Bio Hi! I’m Lindsay, a brand designer & strategist helping female entrepreneurs turn their businesses into brands that feel as polished and purposeful as the work they do. With 12 years of design experience and a background in psychology, I help my clients uncover what makes their business truly unique so we can design a brand that reflects their personality and attracts the clients they’re meant to serve. I love helping service providers feel more confident showing up online and proud to share their businesses with the world. You deserve to be seen! I live in Wake Forest with my husband and our 3-year-old son. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me racing matchbox cars, reheating my coffee for the 3rd time, or trying to decide on a podcast for my drive (true crime or business advice!?) Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Member Freebie Offer Free Mini Brand Audit A 20-minute zoom chat where we'll review your current brand and identify areas for improvement Business or Company Lindsay Roberts Design Phone 919-414-8793 Email lindsay.kay.roberts@gmail.com Business Address BARTER Info DESIRES Babysitters, Budgeting, Meal Prep, Family Activities OFFERS Previous Next

< Back Melanie Cruz 716-984-2157 Visit Website Member Bio I’m a mom of two teens, a caretaker for my parent, and a proud Buffalo, NY transplant. After 13 years working in colleges and universities, I transitioned into project management and change management, leveraging my passion for helping businesses grow sustainably. As co-owner of my company with my husband, I’m dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through financial management and personal development. I love collaborating with businesses to ensure they have the right tools to deliver exceptional service while supporting employee and customer growth. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Member Freebie Offer Free 1 Hour Coaching w/Purchase Receive a free 1 hour coaching session with the purchase of a DiSC assessment Business or Company Next Chapter Financial & Business Solutions Phone 716-984-2157 Email cruz@nextchapter4u.com Business Address Clayton, NC and Virtual BARTER Info DESIRES SEO/marketing, Website design, Travel discounts OFFERS DiSC assessments, Leadership/manager coaching, Public speaking/workshop collabs, budget worksheets, College major decisions/transferring between colleges Previous Next

< Back Mary Woodard 919-841-0892 Visit Website Member Bio -Retirement Income Strategies -Wealth Strategies -Entrepreneurs & Business Owners -Charitable Giving -Insurance & Annuities I partner with families, professionals, small business owners and retirees in the Raleigh/Durham area who want to create and implement a financial strategy to achieve their goals. We pride ourselves on helping others imagine their financial potential and guiding them to make informed decisions that will improve their lives and the lives of others. Together, we will work diligently to anticipate your future needs while mitigating risk along the way. We work in partnership with our clients' tax professionals, attorneys and others to understand client goals and dreams and then turn them into financial strategies to help make those goals and dreams a reality. About Me: I am a limited partner, having joined the Edward Jones team in 2008. I graduated from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. My passion for continuous learning and planning led me to achieving my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2020. Over the years, my husband, Matthew, and I have simultaneously cared for our aging parents and grandparents and raised our daughter while growing our respective careers. This personal experience fueled my passion for helping prepare and guide others through similar financial situations. I have a passion for giving back to the community and am a member of Soroptimist International Raleigh, a club focused on helping underserved women strive for economic empowerment through education. In our free time, we enjoy the nature North Carolina offers. We love hiking and traveling the mountains and the beaches. Rhonda Testa, Sr. Branch Office Administrator, joined Edward Jones in September 2011. She is originally from Raleigh and graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in real estate for 20 years. She has been married for 40 years, has two daughters and six grandchildren. She enjoys gardening and cooking. If you'd like to learn more about how we will partner with you to achieve what is most important to you, contact us today for an initial consultation at 919-841-0892 or email Mary.Woodard@edwardjones.com . Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Member Freebie Offer Complementary Review Complementary review of your financial situation. Business or Company Edward Jones Phone 919-841-0892 Email mary.woodard@edwardjones.com Business Address 10320 Durant Rd. Suite 111. Raleigh, NC 27614 BARTER Info DESIRES OFFERS Previous Next

What will you design today? Canva makes it easy to create professional designs and to share or print them. < Back Canva What will you design today? Canva makes it easy to create professional designs and to share or print them. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Previous Next

Share what you know; we’ll help you get paid for it. Teachable helps creators engage their online audiences and get paid on their own terms with courses, coaching, and downloadable content. < Back Teachable Share what you know; we’ll help you get paid for it. Teachable helps creators engage their online audiences and get paid on their own terms with courses, coaching, and downloadable content. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Previous Next

We're a community of female professionals who come together to brainstorm ideas and share information, and experiences for both professional and social purposes. Meet Our Leadership Team! Instead Of Just Making Connections We Made New Friends. We've been nicknamed "the nice group" In January 2019, Michelle started a Facebook group called Triangle Women's Network with the aim to be different. Debi soon joined as an admin to help bring structure, establish rules, and grow the group. We wanted a place where we could talk about our businesses, be more relaxed, post job openings, ask for general advice or community recommendations, share a funny meme or an inspirational quote, and generally feel free to be ourselves. What we created is so much more! Our Story Triangle Women’s Network may have begun in January 2019 as a Facebook group created with a clear intention: to be different. But in 2023, it turned into something more. In January 2023, a friend invited Michelle to coffee but had to cancel due to a family emergency. Making the best of the situation, Michelle invited others from the group to join her instead. Surprisingly, all the women in the photo above showed up. It immediately felt different from other networking groups—we were forming real friendships, not just exchanging business cards. Women from across the Triangle gathered in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere rooted in connection and encouragement. Because the gathering happened to fall on the third Thursday of the month and was so successful, we continued it monthly, calling it “3rd Thurs.” Over time, we added more meetings, creating opportunities to connect almost every week and allowing relationships to deepen naturally. By mid-2025, as Triangle Women’s Network continued to evolve, it became clear that different visions were emerging. Michelle and her co-administrator chose to part ways, each moving forward with a distinct focus. This transition allowed TWN to continue with greater clarity, alignment, and intention. That same year became a defining chapter for TWN’s purpose. While navigating and ultimately leaving a domestic violence situation, Michelle experienced firsthand the strength of the community she had helped build. TWN members showed up with emotional support, practical help, and unwavering presence—including standing beside her in court. In that moment, TWN revealed itself as more than a networking group. Today, Business. Friendship. Support. is not a slogan—it’s a lived experience. Triangle Women’s Network exists to foster professional growth, genuine connection, and a culture of care. We believe relationships are the long-term ROI. We value presence over performance, depth over scale, and belonging over appearances. TWN is a place where women don’t need to impress to belong—and where showing up for one another truly matters. Meet The Team Michelle Myers Founder Michelle is a math tutor from Mississippi who currently lives in North Raleigh. She is a mom of two elementary-aged children and two dogs, and she is passionate about helping women connect while elevating their mindset and vibration. BECOME AN OFFICIAL MEMBER At Triangle Womens Network, we focus on helping others and being kind. We believe in an Abundance mindset: that there is plenty of clients, money, and resources to go around. We believe in the inclusion of cultures, diversity of interests, being our authentic selves, lifting one another up, disagreeing respectfully, and having hard, but necessary discussions to maintain our core values. Join Now

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Katya believes that healing is an integral part of life as a breast cancer survivor, mother, and trail ultra-runner who uses fitness and mindset work to manage her recovery and help others heal.  < Back Fitness Coach and Reiki Healer, Body Strong Vibes Katya Tarus aka Earth Star Healer and Creator of Body Strong Vibes: Energetic Alchemist, Reiki Teacher , Siberian Shaman, Fitness educator, All about Body Mind and Spirit. Healing is an integral part of Katya Tarus life as a Breast Cancer Survivor, a mom, and an avid trail ultra-runner. Katya turned to fitness to manage her recovery, the physical healing quest. The work mindset to align her body awakened her life. Later, Katya activated her abilities to help and hold healing space for others. Katya helps women build their body from the ground up using holistic modalities to create a sustainable fulfilling lifestyle while thriving in Body Mind and Spirit called Body Strong Vibes - *Activate Body Connection * Awaken Mind * Ascend to a Strong Vibing Life. My offerings for October month are 30 minutes of Reiki Oracle Readings either Fitness Assessment + Custom Programing Website https://www.bodystrongvibes.com/ Love and Health, Coach Katya Katya Tarus 252-619-4989 Website befitandhealthybykatya@gmail.com

I'm Mary Woodard, financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. < Back Financial Advisor | EdwardJones I'm Mary Woodard, financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Welcome to my firm, Edward Jones. Rhonda Testa, my Senior Branch Office Administrator, and I partner with families, professionals, small business owners and retirees in the Raleigh/Durham area who want to create and implement a financial strategy to achieve their goals. We pride ourselves on helping others imagine their financial potential and guiding them to make informed decisions that will improve their lives and the lives of others. Together, we will work diligently to anticipate your future needs while mitigating risk along the way. We work in partnership with our clients' tax professionals, attorneys and others to understand client goals and dreams and then turn them into financial strategies to help make those goals and dreams a reality. About Me: I am a limited partner, having joined the Edward Jones team in 2008. I graduated from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. My passion for continuous learning and planning led me to achieving my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2020. Over the years, my husband, Matthew, and I have simultaneously cared for our aging parents and grandparents and raised our daughter while growing our respective careers. This personal experience fueled my passion for helping prepare and guide others through similar financial situations. I have a passion for giving back to the community and am a member of Soroptimist International Raleigh, a club focused on helping underserved women strive for economic empowerment through education. In our free time, we enjoy the nature North Carolina offers. We love hiking and traveling the mountains and the beaches. Rhonda Testa, Sr. Branch Office Administrator, joined Edward Jones in September 2011. She is originally from Raleigh and graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in real estate for 20 years. She has been married for 40 years, has two daughters and six grandchildren. She enjoys gardening and cooking. If you'd like to learn more about how we will partner with you to achieve what is most important to you, contact us today for an initial consultation at 919-841-0892 or email Mary.Woodard@edwardjones.com . Mary Woodard (314) 368-7813 Website Mary.Woodard@edwardjones.com

Jeni is the perfect choice for estate planning. She helps clients leave a legacy with care, ease, and love while keeping their family out of court and conflict. < Back Holistic Estate Planning Attorney I began my law career working at very large international firms in New York City and Los Angeles, before landing at a midsized law firm in downtown Los Angeles. I knew from experience that the impersonal "Big Law" firms weren't for me and I thought going to work for a smaller firm with closer to 50 lawyers instead of 500 would be more up my alley. But there was still a huge disconnect between what I had dreamed about when I went to law school and the reality of being a lawyer. I had dreamed about going to law school to make a real difference in people’s lives, on a very personal level, but in reality, working at law firms representing large commercial clients was totally impersonal, transactional and didn’t truly serve individuals and families. I went to law school to make a real difference in my clients’ lives, in your lives. Focusing on estate planning was the best way that I could make the biggest impact on the families in our community. Many people do not plan at all. Some do make an effort to put a plan in place, but do not make sure that the plan is current with their life and the laws. My own parents spent $6,000 on an incomplete plan that is now completely obsolete. They no longer own any of the businesses or properties in their plan. They have moved to another state, and they have changed their minds about end-of-life decisions. Yet, they have never updated their plan, and their lawyer never contacted them again. And that’s really how estate plans fail. They fail because if a lawyer does not regularly following up with a client, making sure that their plan stays up-to-date, the client is likely to stick the documents on a shelf somewhere and forget about them. And, of course, that isn't malpractice, it is common practice. And I didn’t go to law school just to put form documents in place for my clients. I wanted to make a difference. In order to prevent the mistakes I have seen, such as with my parents' obsolete plan, I realized that I would have to learn to help clients with their estate planning in a new way. We opened this firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship, and we focus on putting in place a plan that will stay current for you and the people you love. I choose to serve families like yours, because I really care about what happens to you and your loved ones. I know that by facing the potential for incapacity, and the guarantee of death in this way, you are going to make better life choices for the people you love and sleep better knowing there's a plan in place to map out what will happen when the time comes. Some of the things I do differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning are:1. None of the planning I do is billed on an hourly basis. Every plan I create is billed at a flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with me. We will review your wants and needs, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, you will have options to ensure your plan stays up-to-date throughout your life. 2. You will be able to communicate with me. I have specific office hours on weekdays, that you will know about in advance, so you can get a quick question answered. If it's a longer discussion, you can schedule a call online so that I can be prepared, and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag. 3. Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, I will review your plan at least every three years. Plus, I want to hear from you sooner if any significant changes to your circumstances occur. 4. Most importantly, we won’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. When my grandparents died, they did not leave behind a lot of money, but much more importantly, they didn't leave behind any of their extraordinary stories about surviving World War II, life in the former Soviet Union, and immigrating to America. My memories to retell their stories are fading and my children don't understand the amazing lengths they went through to get here and to realize the American Dream. Money is a renewable resource, but our lives, our stories and wisdom are not. So I have a process to guide you to pass on more than your money-to pass on your intellectual, spiritual and human assets. It's included in every plan, because while I can tell you to do it, you are very unlikely to do it without support. These are just a few of the things that make my firm un-traditional. I’m the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to get organized and to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease . All with the goal of keeping their family out of court and out of conflict. On a personal note, I’m a mom to three beautiful children – and, what my children bring to this experience for me is the awareness that planning is something that you do for the people you love the most . You won’t be the one to benefit from the plan we design together – the people who will benefit are the people you love the most who will be dealing with things after you’re gone. Jeni Snider 917-838-9978 Website jeni@snideredwards.com

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