Our Voices

Michelle Swoons is a Pro-Makeup Artist and Plus-Size Model who openly struggles with Binge Eating Disorder. After experiencing some health issues, she decided to take her life back by making some drastic changes in her routine. After losing 124 pounds, Michelle is still blogging about her weight loss story, plus size lifestyle, hitting the gym to get healthy. She created FACE beauty (Facts, Action, Compassion, Empowerment as she feels make-up products on the market were just not good enough for the consumer. Michelle joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the real impact beauty has in our lives

Megan Aronson is an author, speaker, thought leader, and Mental Health and Addiction/Recovery Advocate. After losing 28 people in 8 years, she uses her experiences to remind others that they can always rise again after any fall. She is the author of the forthcoming memoir, “Rise Again,” the true story of how she survived her husband’s battle with opioid addiction. Megan is on a mission to use the spoken and written word to inspire a generation to live, grieve and love out loud. Megan joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to share the secrets for really tackling loss and grief.

Taylor Wallace is a global explorer, millennial thought leader, body positivity warrior and creator of The Fit Founder. Through her own process of trial and error in sustaining and growing her company while traveling the world, Taylor has engineered a system that makes work/travel accessible for ANYONE willing to commit to consciously creating their very own lifestyle by design. Taylor joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs

Robert Vitelli is the Chief Operating Officer at the LGBT Network, managing the organization’s programs and fundraising. The LGBT Network is a non-profit organization that is a home and a voice for the LGBT community, their families, and support systems in Long Island and Queens. Its four community centers in Woodbury, Bay Shore, Sag Harbor, and Long Island City help LGBT people to be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world. Robert joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss what it takes to create safe spaces for the LGBT community in this world.

Sherry Sims, Career Strategist, Leader, Influencer, Founder of Black Career Women's Network and native of Oklahoma City, decided after working 12 years in the Human Resources industry as a Corporate Recruiter and HR Generalist that she wanted to utilize her experience in a different way. So, she made the transition to become a Career Strategist and discovered a new passion for helping people strive for career success, specifically black women. Sherry Sims joins Our Voices to share her story and journey for creating the Black Career Women's Network.

Piera Van de Wiel is a British Actor, Singer and Producer living in New York City. She has performed with the Off-Broadway theatre company the Classical Theatre of Harlem with reviews from the New York Times, TimeOut and Stagebuddy. Piera is also an entrepreneur and has founded 2 companies this year. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to share her journey as a creative.

Ashby Vose is a body positivity advocate and prominent voice in the plus-size fashion industry. She has worked with countless women, helping them along their style journey and guiding them on the journey of self-love. From hosting a weekly style video to creating social content for Dia & Co., Ashby is actively trying to better the digital landscape to make it more reflective of plus-size women and their stories. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss why women are going wild over subscription box companies like Dia & Co.

Martin Fogelman is the founder & CEO of Pluto.Life. His background studying externalities and information asymmetries in finance, economics and law inspired him to create Pluto, a transparency & analytics platform for companies to build a diverse & inclusive culture. He joins Natasha Nurse and Our Voices to share just how important diversity and inclusion is in the workplace.

Michal Alter has been working in technology and social development for over 15 years. In 2015, she founded Visit.org, a platform that helps companies integrate social responsibility into corporate culture, combining her love for technology with her dedication to social development. Michal joins Our Voices to discuss how Visit.org discusses why traveling with a cause is a must.

Susan Moses is no novice. Anchored by two decades of fashion experience, steeped in the culture—from the Hollywood big screen to high-end SoHo boutiques, through work on more than 50 music videos, numerous ad campaigns, and television shows—Susan’s creative energy has made her a highly sought expert in the fashion arena. While she has worked with celebrities and models of all sizes, Susan is renowned for her work with curvy women and the brands and designers catering to them. Susan joins Our Voices to discuss the keys for dressing for the body you have.

Jason Schuler, the founder and CEO, founded Drink More Good in late 2012 with one goal in mind - to make this world a better place. With 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Schuler started Drink More Good from behind a bar as the demand for his syrups & mixers grew. Through their products, services, and resources, Schuler continues to grow Drink More Good as an industry leader in the handcrafted beverage manufacturing space. Jason joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss how Drink More Good is disrupting the beverage industry.

Natasha Nurse talks with Taarini Kaur Dang, a fourteen-year old (8th-grade) student in Silicon Valley. She is a Venture Fellow at SoGal Ventures, which is world’s first female millennial-led cross-border VC firm, investing in diverse startups. Taarini is the youngest person to win the Young American-Indian Award, which she received from the Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna, for her work in Entrepreneurship. She joins Our Voices to discuss her entrepreneurial journey at such a young age.

Ginger Gregory craves crafting stories. Consider her an adventurous storyteller and poet with a passion for people. She is a driving enthusiast who finds the open road exhilarating. Ginger joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the realities of writing and publishing a book.

As a former journalist, Professor Heather Schultz has covered a wide array of beats including bridal technology, criminal justice, reproductive health, pop culture, direct marketing, legal technology, digital marketing and interior design. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the crisis with unwed mothers in Korea.

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Nicole Burke, who has over 15 years marketing and selling houses, joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to talk about how home owners can sell their home the right way and with a lot less stress.

Natasha Nurse talks with Dr. Nadia Rodriguez, a general dentist in midtown Manhattan, who focuses on preventative care and patient education while delivering a positive experience for the entire family. She joins Our Voices to discuss the real importance for prioritizing dental care on a daily basis.

Alexandra Boos' work spans the creative spectrum from on-air industry spokesperson to fashion brand owner. During a 25-year career as a Ford model, Alexandra worked as a fashion, fit and brand consultant helping to launch some of the top designer’s plus lines, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne. She joins Natasha Nurse to discuss what it really takes to manage people.

Stacey Lorin Merkl (Founder & Executive Director) started Realize Your Beauty, Inc. in 2010, where she combines her love of theatre arts with her passion for social change and education. She joins Natasha Nurse to discuss the importance of empowering our youth.

Kelly Stickel is the founder and CEO of Remodista, a social think tank examining global retail disruption. A collaborative thinker, she is focused on understanding the layers of disruption in retail and translating insights into actionable items for retail brands using community as a business model. She joins Our Voices to discuss the importance of women networks.

Inseparable duo, owners, and sisters Noelle Lee Ventresca and Kali Taylor Ventresca are the creative minds behind Impish Lee, Custom Intimate Apparel. Founded on Etsy, their company has evolved from a small handmade boutique lingerie line into a fully customizable intimate apparel brand. They join Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to discuss the importance of using technology with fashion.