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John Cardone
John Cardone is a Philadelphia-based marketing consultant and coach who helps business owners and founders build brands that change lives, starting with their own. His mission is to give people the tools, techniques, and motivation to change their financial future, and he believes that economic self-determination is the most effective tool to improve society.
Due to his unique approach of combining psychology, personal development, and brand strategy, John's clients have come to know him as "The Brand Therapist".
John is the founder of two businesses. The first is Being Design Inc, a boutique marketing consultancy that provides services to growing B2B companies with brand strategy, fractional CMO services, and concierge marketing. The second business is Be Well Marketing, which provides streamlined, end-to-end marketing solutions for health and wellness professionals nationwide.
With a background in public art, John cut his teeth in Syracuse, NY, where he ran a community arts center, developed after-school art programs, hosted a monthly slam poetry night, and served for one year as the city’s public artist in residence. After 5 years in the public art world, John changed careers and decided to try his hand at entrepreneurship. He founded Being Design with the dream of helping socially conscious organizations increase their impact through better branding and marketing.
When not on the job, you will most likely find John at a local coffee shop, or exploring the city with his wife and three young children. An avid traveler and student of culture, he has lived in France, Mexico, and Senegal, and speaks English, Spanish, and French fluently. In his spare time, John co-facilitates a small group for young families, as well as a semi-annual retreat to prepare engaged couples for healthy marriages.
Sophia Lebano
Sophia Lebano is a current MBA student set to graduate in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree, which she earned in 2023. Sophia is a serial entrepreneur, known for founding and leading multiple successful ventures. She co-hosts the Hear and Now Podcast and is the founder/CEO of Sophia Lebano Creative, LLC, a website design and coaching company catering to Catholic creatives. Additionally, she serves as the business manager for the House of Love and Laughter Shop, overseeing logistical operations. Her most recent project, CoCreators Collective, launched in August 2023, offering a mastermind platform for creative entrepreneurs. Sophia's primary passions include serving her family and clients, advocating for hearing loss awareness, and sharing her insights on vocation and business leadership.
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Kelly Sakmar
Meet Kelly Sakmar. She’s a practicing Catholic & recovering perfectionist. Kelly has been married to her dear husband, Ryan, for 16 years & counting. Together, they’ve been blessed with 4 children: 2 beautiful girls, one little Saint in Heaven & one sweet boy here on earth. When she’s not caring for her own family, you can find her helping other busy families create homes with less clutter & more peace. Learn more about Kelly and her professional organizing business at clutter-less.com.
Jack Terzian
Jack Terzian is an artist and creative entrepreneur. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2019 with a B.S. in Music Industry Studies, where he was exposed to a plethora of first-hand experience within the creative field of entrepreneurship.
Already heavily involved with the music industry, and with a story to share, he entered into the field of youth work in 2019 with the desire to give back. It was then that his business Be Cool Be You came to life, offering a unique value proposition to the world, “Inspire Creativity." Be Cool Be You L.L.C, seeks to inspire creativity by creating products, content, and atmospheres that highlight the uniqueness of the individual.
Jack now continues to purse his musical calling, operating under the moniker “Jack Life" while continuing to actively run his other businesses. He is also the co-founder of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Young Adult Group, Philly Frassati, where he currently serves as President and leader of the Frassati House.