Join us for a discussion hosted by co-lab member Allison Henry Aver, Creative Director + Principal of Letter A. In this conversation, we’ll talk with two career coaches who will share the most common reasons clients seek their guidance and offer advice on how to trust yourself when making major life changes.
Allison Henry Aver is the founder and creative director of Letter A, a brand-building firm based in Portland, Oregon. Allison has a penchant for building brands full of charm, style, and charisma — taking them from static to spirited. Prior to Letter A, she was a Creative Director with agency, in-house, and fractional consulting experience. Her expertise in branding grew from leading in-house creative marketing teams at Vogue, kate spade new york, Ann Taylor, Bumble and bumble, and Hanna Andersson. She was also the founding Director of Brand Creative for the cult brand, Kate Spade Saturday.
Benita Conde is the founder of Create Radical Love, LLC a life coaching and consulting approach for people who want to radically love their whole life experience, not some of the compartmentalized parts. Benita is an advertising industry expert with 20 years of experience supporting and guiding the careers of creative people. She held leadership roles in resource management, project management, recruiting and talent development at agencies such as Fallon NY, BBH NY and Anomaly NY and led creative recruiting for North America at the global executive placement firm, The Talent Business. Benita has been through the coaching process as a client, has been on an inner journey her whole life and is 15 years sober. Benita’s first professional role was that of classical ballet dancer in NYC. She brings that discipline, devotion and her love for choreographic movement, creative collaboration and creative passion into all that she does. She is also co-host of What We Know, What We Don't on KWVH Radio and all podcast platforms.
In July of 2017 Benita left her most recent agency role at Anomaly NY, jumped into the unknown and launched Create Radical Love in October 2017. She now works with individuals globally as a holistic coach guiding each client to lead with intuition, define a calling and take action from that aligned, excited and Infinite place across all aspects of their life experience. She also works with creative businesses, educational institutions and industry groups as a coach, consultant, workshop facilitator and speaker. There is nothing that lights her up more than to see people step into their true excitements, their true freedom and watch them wake up to what is infinitely possible for themselves and their businesses!
Natalie Garramone, Owner & Principal Consultant, ONE EIGHTY, LLC, is a certified mediator, facilitator, and executive coach dedicated to helping leaders elevate their leadership presence, communicate with clarity, and lead with authenticity. Drawing on her background in organizational development, she partners with executives and teams to enhance communication, sharpen decision-making, and create cultures that inspire trust and drive results.
Known for her strategic yet empathetic approach, Natalie guides leaders in building self-awareness, strengthening executive presence, and navigating complex dynamics with confidence. Her work empowers leaders to engage in high-stakes conversations, balance competing priorities, and create environments where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Natalie’s clients—ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and government agencies—value her ability to challenge perspectives while fostering a supportive and psychologically safe space. A sought-after coach, trainer, and facilitator, Natalie is committed to unlocking individual and collective potential through dialogue, transforming challenges into opportunities, and helping individuals and teams achieve lasting impact and sustainable success by having the conversations that matter.
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