Meet Our Instructors
CALI GILBERT
Cali Gilbert is an international bestselling author, award winning filmmaker and photographer. As the creator of the IT’S SIMPLY book series, Cali has published several bestselling books of her own and now coaches other writers through the publishing process. As Founder & CEO of Tower 15 Productions, Cali is passionate about writing and directing social impact films and supporting other creatives through education and collaboration. Cali has a passion for supporting women in transition and shares her personal story of transformation as an inspirational speaker and coach. Cali splits her time between Los Angeles and San Diego, California. To learn more, visit www.CaliGilbert.com
THERESA CIFALI
I believe that success comes more from doing the right thing at the right time rather than from doing everything right.
Hey you! I’m Theresa Cifali, recovering workaholic and your Productivity Coach. I’ve built 4 successful businesses over the course of my 32-year entrepreneurial journey, but I didn’t learn that lesson above until I was on my 3rd business and found myself working 16-hour days. I had mistakenly classified “being busy” as a key performance indicator of being a successful entrepreneur. I got to a place where felt like a jumpy squirrel trying to dart across a busy highway…24-7!
My own frenzied path led me to discover which actions were essential to the growth of my business. The rest I let go of or outsourced. Now, I have more time than ever, which enables me to be here to support YOU in your overall productiveness…whatever that may look like. We’ll figure it out together.
Oh…in case you’re curious…I’m a life-long New Yorker, a wife and a mom to 2 grown daughters. Just a kid at heart, I love to make people laugh. I read mysteries for fun and if it’s really good one, I have a hard time putting it down. I like chocolate, but I can resist the temptation…unless it’s got nuts in it! Sometimes I get tongue-tied because my brain works faster than my mouth…you’ll see that for yourself soon enough.
I believe that success comes more from doing the right thing at the right time rather than from doing everything right.
Hey you! I’m Theresa Cifali, recovering workaholic and your Productivity Coach. I’ve built 4 successful businesses over the course of my 32-year entrepreneurial journey, but I didn’t learn that lesson above until I was on my 3rd business and found myself working 16-hour days. I had mistakenly classified “being busy” as a key performance indicator of being a successful entrepreneur. I got to a place where felt like a jumpy squirrel trying to dart across a busy highway…24-7!
My own frenzied path led me to discover which actions were essential to the growth of my business. The rest I let go of or outsourced. Now, I have more time than ever, which enables me to be here to support YOU in your overall productiveness…whatever that may look like. We’ll figure it out together.
Oh…in case you’re curious…I’m a life-long New Yorker, a wife and a mom to 2 grown daughters. Just a kid at heart, I love to make people laugh. I read mysteries for fun and if it’s really good one, I have a hard time putting it down. I like chocolate, but I can resist the temptation…unless it’s got nuts in it! Sometimes I get tongue-tied because my brain works faster than my mouth…you’ll see that for yourself soon enough.
TISHA JANIGIAN
Tisha Janigian is a single mother of two teenage boys and founded the nonprofit SHE IS HOPE LA to educate and empower single mothers starting over in the workplace and provide affordable, transitional housing and childcare during their leap towards independence. Tisha is also the Broker of SHE IS HOPE Realty where a percentage of every transaction goes back to the nonprofit. She is the Women’s Council of Realtors 2022 President Elect and the Chair of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors 2022 Equal Opportunity, Housing & Diversity Committee. Tisha’s drive comes from her passion to give back and desire to prevent anyone else from dealing with difficulties she experienced.
MARISKA LEHMAN
Mariska Lehman is a Commercial Insurance Broker at Coastal Oak Insurance Services. As a child of a strong, female entrepreneur, Mariska’s mother set an amazing example for her and her younger brother, Steve, and continues to serve as her inspiration for helping women business owners achieve success.
Mariska holds a bachelor’s degree in International Law with a minor in Entrepreneurship from University College Utrecht as well as a master’s degree in International Business Law and Globalization from Utrecht University. Mariska’s previous roles include legal research assistant for a microfinance institution, legal book editor for the Hague Institute of Internationalized Law, and Managing Director of Access Answering Service. In her current role, Mariska combines her legal, business, and people skills with her passion for helping business owners turn their dreams into reality by creating effective risk management and insurance strategies for her clients.
Currently, Mariska lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Gregg, and Pablo the cat. She also has two fantastic step kids, Madeline (21) and Luke (17). When she is not helping others with their insurance needs, Mariska loves travelling, food, and wine. She is also an avid sports fan and enjoys teaching fitness classes twice a week.
Mariska Lehman is a Commercial Insurance Broker at Coastal Oak Insurance Services. As a child of a strong, female entrepreneur, Mariska’s mother set an amazing example for her and her younger brother, Steve, and continues to serve as her inspiration for helping women business owners achieve success.
Mariska holds a bachelor’s degree in International Law with a minor in Entrepreneurship from University College Utrecht as well as a master’s degree in International Business Law and Globalization from Utrecht University. Mariska’s previous roles include legal research assistant for a microfinance institution, legal book editor for the Hague Institute of Internationalized Law, and Managing Director of Access Answering Service. In her current role, Mariska combines her legal, business, and people skills with her passion for helping business owners turn their dreams into reality by creating effective risk management and insurance strategies for her clients.
Currently, Mariska lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Gregg, and Pablo the cat. She also has two fantastic step kids, Madeline (21) and Luke (17). When she is not helping others with their insurance needs, Mariska loves travelling, food, and wine. She is also an avid sports fan and enjoys teaching fitness classes twice a week.
LIZ KITCHELL
Liz Kitchell has worked in the financial industry over 25 years, as an advisor, top-rated trainer and coach of financial professionals. On her journey, she realized that while the financial products were solid, companies did not want to train professionals on how to manage emotions that arise during selling. She saw that many women would not have access to these tools because they wouldn’t be able to overcome the emotional triggers and created a consulting firm to uncover the emotions and stories behind the money.
COLLEEN JORDAN
Colleen Jordan is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with over 25 years of experience. She’s enjoyed a lustrous career as a professional strategic marketer & outreach specialist devoted to assessing, planning and implementing initiatives for large, small and evolving organizations. With a deep affection for business operations, brand marketing, and a 'customercentric' mindset, she solves problems by streamlining business processes which lead to organizational effectiveness and maximum efficiency.
MARGARET HERNANDEZ BROWN
Margaret Hernandez Brown is the founder and chief digital strategist of SocializeLA.com, a modern marketing and training agency, where the team fulfills various marketing roles for small-midsized businesses. Margaret helps companies with their business development by improving their VISIBILITY, CREDIBILITY, and LIKEABILITY. By maximizing their social media and developing profitable modern marketing systems. She is so passionate about the social business that she created: The #FlexYourInfluence Community and Digital Marketing Planner, a comprehensive guide to achieving a profitable online presence. Today, SocializeLA.com has experienced explosive growth while helping clients achieve success globally. She travels around the country and offers comprehensive training and guidance. Margaret and her team prove that "There's Value in Getting Noticed." - Connect with Margaret on Instagram and Twitter @MargMarieB
Margaret Hernandez Brown is the founder and chief digital strategist of SocializeLA.com, a modern marketing and training agency, where the team fulfills various marketing roles for small-midsized businesses. Margaret helps companies with their business development by improving their VISIBILITY, CREDIBILITY, and LIKEABILITY. By maximizing their social media and developing profitable modern marketing systems. She is so passionate about the social business that she created: The #FlexYourInfluence Community and Digital Marketing Planner, a comprehensive guide to achieving a profitable online presence. Today, SocializeLA.com has experienced explosive growth while helping clients achieve success globally. She travels around the country and offers comprehensive training and guidance. Margaret and her team prove that "There's Value in Getting Noticed." - Connect with Margaret on Instagram and Twitter @MargMarieB
HILARY DECESARE
Hilary DeCesare is an award-winning business expert, esteemed author, host of “The Relaunch Podcast” and Radio America’s “The ReLaunch.” As a sought-after speaker, founder of The Relaunch Co., and creator of The Fired-Up Entrepreneur signature course, Hilary brings fresh energy to industry leaders, CEOs, and solopreneurs.
She is widely recognized for her work in neuropsychology as it relates to business and life and holds a psychology degree and several certifications from top practitioners in the field. She serves on the foundation board of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she is a frequent guest lecturer on topics such as entrepreneurship and business.
As a loyal philanthropist, Hilary has been featured on ABC’s hit TV series Secret Millionaire, where she shared the stories of people who have overcome difficult circumstances. Her insights have been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and mentioned in the Huffington Post, Yahoo, Market Watch, and others. The culmination of her work has brought her to innovate the 3HQ framework, where Hilary empowers mid-life women to experience joy and reimagine what’s possible.
Hilary DeCesare is an award-winning business expert, esteemed author, host of “The Relaunch Podcast” and Radio America’s “The ReLaunch.” As a sought-after speaker, founder of The Relaunch Co., and creator of The Fired-Up Entrepreneur signature course, Hilary brings fresh energy to industry leaders, CEOs, and solopreneurs.
She is widely recognized for her work in neuropsychology as it relates to business and life and holds a psychology degree and several certifications from top practitioners in the field. She serves on the foundation board of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she is a frequent guest lecturer on topics such as entrepreneurship and business.
As a loyal philanthropist, Hilary has been featured on ABC’s hit TV series Secret Millionaire, where she shared the stories of people who have overcome difficult circumstances. Her insights have been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and mentioned in the Huffington Post, Yahoo, Market Watch, and others. The culmination of her work has brought her to innovate the 3HQ framework, where Hilary empowers mid-life women to experience joy and reimagine what’s possible.
GAIL KEYES-ALLEN
Gail Keyes-Allen is known as the Fairy Godmother of Life Coaching. She helps women in corporate, coaches and creatives leave their limited beliefs behind, leverage their life experience, and level up their mindset + bank account.
GAIL KEYES-ALLEN
Gail Keyes-Allen is known as the Fairy Godmother of Life Coaching. She helps women in corporate, coaches and creatives leave their limited beliefs behind, leverage their life experience, and level up their mindset + bank account.