Rani has worked with small business owners for over a decade, taking leadership roles that directly contributed to their growth. She has a unique understanding of the challenges small teams face to grow, and the need for solutions that address limitations in time, resources, and budget.

She invests in the success of every small business and non-profit organization her company represents.

Chelsea is a nonprofit development professional with over a decade of experience in fundraising and marketing. She has a proven track record in building successful relationships, engaging stakeholders and furthering organizational goals and objectives. Chelsea has extensive experience in grant writing, communications and PR, board relations and major gift fundraising.

In her free time, she loves to travel, read nonfiction, hike, watch documentaries, meditate, do (a little bit of) yoga and mostly just be with good people. See more of Chelsea’s experience on LinkedIn.

Kristi is a software engineer based in New York City and Connecticut. She's worked in technology roles in the finance and healthcare industry, and her interests lie in front-end development and data engineering. She is particularly passionate about creating inclusive spaces for underrepresented minorities to excel in tech.

Beyond coding, you can find Kristi playing with her cat and refurbishing furniture. To see more of Kristi's work, please visit her site.

Lisa Czech is a Boston-based branding photographer who has been collaborating with Rani Wise and her clients since 2018. She is a firm believer that professional photography is a crucial part of the branding process. As a small business owner herself, Lisa is passionate about helping other business owners succeed with her branding photography sessions. 

To see more of Lisa's work, please visit her website.

Lauren Fall is a Connecticut based graphic designer with over 8 years experience in the field. She has worked with many clients across a variety of industries developing creative ideas for their brand. As a designer she works with clients to establish a visual style by creating logos, websites, and corresponding print material.

See more of Lauren’s experience on LinkedIn.

Tori is the founder of Better Than Belts, a made-in-USA suspenders brand that has raised over $11K on Kickstarter. While she wears many hats, she is an expert in digital marketing and making data-driven decisions. As a small business owner herself, she has a deep understanding of the challenges small businesses face and how to prioritize the most impactful work.

In her spare time she moderates a group of over 20 female founders of direct to consumer brands.

Laurie is an efficient and creative content creator. She writes, edits and optimizes for SEO in various formats, including blog posts, feature articles, and social media. Her work has appeared on Cosmo.com, CountryLiving.com, The Economist, and more.

Laurie is also an adjunct professor at Fisher College, where she teaches writing for news, content marketing and social media. To view her articles and videos, visit lauriemega.contently.com.