Welcome | I’m Val

My journey is one of integration—bridging corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, and philanthropy into a life and career built on alignment, purpose, and impact.

Professionally I have spent over a decade as a corporate and investment banking executive, specializing in leading large-scale, cross-business and cross-functional strategic transformation initiatives. Passionately, and in parallel, I am a serial entrepreneur, dedicated to reshaping wellness through embodiment, trauma-informed care, and community-driven healing.

Over the last two decades, I have built, grown, and led more than a dozen businesses and nonprofits, blending my corporate expertise with my deep commitment to personal and collective transformation. This path has been both demanding and deeply rewarding through all personal and professional growth cycles.

I spent years building and operating fitness businesses in the boutique and franchise space, only to realize that mainstream wellness models often miss the deeper, more essential needs of healing and embodiment at the core of all wellness routines.

As I evolved, so did my focus—shifting from physical fitness to mental health, and ultimately, to the integration of body, mind, and spirit through connection-based embodiment practices. I came to understand that true wellness is not just about movement or mindset, but about cultivating a sustainable relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world.

In 2020, I expanded my credentials and experience, becoming a Holistic Wellness & Embodiment Coach, Grief & Trauma Specialist, Energy Healer, and Somatic practitioner. Returning to my academic roots in Human Rights, Social Impact, and Sustainability, I stepped into a broader and more strategic approach to holistic [individual and collective] wellness, recognizing the deep interconnections between personal healing, social justice, and collective wellbeing.

In 2023, The Session Series was born—a community-centered initiative offering education, resources, and connection for those seeking to embody their healing journey. Our mission is to provide safe spaces for individuals to explore, integrate, and sustain meaningful healing practices beyond traditional psychotherapy, with a focus on grief, trauma, and sustainable well-being. Through partnerships, programs, and services, we empower individuals to build routines and relationships that support lasting transformation.

This space is a deeply personal canvas—a reflection of my journey, my work, and my purpose. The work I do is rooted in community, collaboration, and shared growth— so, thank you for being here. I hope this space offers something that speaks to you, and I look forward to the possibility of building, learning, and healing together.

Let’s connect, create, heal and drive the deep and meaningful change that we [and the world] deserves.