In Good Company
Below you’ll find a collection of businesses and professionals I trust, admire, and wholeheartedly recommend. These are good people doing great work, and I’m proud to be in good company with them.
Cara Kuma Kinté Creations
Author • Story Coach • Voice for the Unheard
Cara Kuma Kinté is a storyteller, a truth-teller, and the visionary behind Cara Kuma Kinté Creations—a creative endeavor built on service, resilience, and human connection. Through her writing, coaching, and production work, she empowers others to reclaim their voice and share their story with courage and clarity.
Her memoir series, Born of Angels and Demons, is a powerful beginning to what will become a collection of work that speaks to survival, healing, and transformation. But Cara’s impact doesn’t stop with her own words; through book coaching, editing, podcast creation, and scriptwriting services, she helps others bring their stories to life, too.
At the heart of her brand is a deep belief: storytelling can change lives. And through Cara Kuma Kinté Creations, she’s building a movement that uplifts the unheard, fosters healing, and brings people together across cultures and generations.
Cara is a force of resilience, and her work is an invitation for others to rise, speak, and be seen.
Holistic Healing with Kerith
Life Coach • Reiki Practitioner • Meditation Teacher
Kerith Taylor is the heart behind Holistic Healing with Kerith, where her mission is to help people find balance, clarity, and fulfillment—mind, body, and spirit. As a dedicated Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, and Meditation Teacher, she creates a nurturing space for transformation, especially for empaths and highly sensitive souls who often feel overwhelmed in today’s world.
Through personalized coaching, energy healing, and mindfulness practices, Kerith empowers her clients to reconnect with their true selves, set healthy boundaries, and thrive, personally and professionally. Her work is deeply rooted in compassion, intuition, and the belief that our sensitivity is not a weakness, but a strength.
She’s also the voice behind the upcoming podcast The Empowered Empath, where she’ll share tools, stories, and strategies to support others on their journey to purposeful living.
If you're looking for grounded, heart-centered guidance, Kerith is the real deal.
Sheri Schultze
Independent Beauty Consultant • Caregiver • Dance Instructor
Sheri Schultze is one of those rare people who brings heart, joy, and genuine care to everything she does. As an Independent Beauty Consultant, she offers personalized makeup and skincare guidance with a focus on helping each client feel confident and radiant in their own skin. Whether it’s a one-on-one session, a fun group party, or a virtual get-together, Sheri creates a welcoming, low-pressure space where beauty feels approachable and fun (and yes, there are often free samples involved!).
Looking and feeling your best isn’t just about appearances; it builds confidence, and confidence matters in the job search and in the workplace. Sheri helps people show up as the best version of themselves, inside and out.
But beauty is just one part of Sheri’s world. She also provides compassionate in-home elder care, reliable house and pet sitting, and teaches uplifting dance classes that get people moving and smiling.
Laura Deitsch
Realtor • Grow Local Realty
Laura Deitsch is exactly the kind of professional I love spotlighting—driven, client-focused, and endlessly adaptable. With roots in social work and healthcare management, Laura brings a rare blend of empathy, problem-solving, and hustle to her real estate practice. Her approach mirrors what my own clients value most: clear communication, follow-through, and real results.
Since moving to the Triangle in 2005, Laura has built strong ties to the community and an even stronger reputation for showing up fully for her clients. After earning her master’s in Health Services Administration and working at UNC Children’s Hospital, she transitioned into real estate—bringing with her the same care, advocacy, and attention to detail that defined her earlier work.
Now a standout agent at Grow Local Realty (recognized as an “Agent in the Spotlight”), Laura is known for her resourcefulness, honesty, and unwavering dedication. She’s proof that career pivots can lead to purpose and that customer service, at its best, starts with truly listening.