What If Networking Felt Like a Hug?
Why Women Are Craving Connection Over Performance—And How We’re Redefining Networking at The Nova By Melissa Bauknight, Founder of The Nova Global I still remember the last traditional networking event I attended. It was at a downtown co-working space—polished, on-brand, filled with friendly faces and strong coffee. I had my
Soul-Led Women’s Leadership Community: Why the Right Room Changes Everything
By: Melissa Bauknight At The Nova, we believe a soul-led women’s leadership community isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. If you’ve ever walked into a networking event and felt like you had to trade authenticity for approval, you’re not alone. Here’s how finding the right room can change everything… Ever Walked
Season 2 of Inner Rebel is Here
After what we thought would be a short break, we found ourselves in an 18-month initiation—burnout, rebirth, nervous system healing, and all. Now, Season 2 of the Inner Rebel Podcast is here, and it’s more honest, embodied, and necessary than ever. This isn’t a comeback—it’s a reclamation.
Leadership During Breakdowns
What Happens When We Let Ourselves Feel It All Every week, I try to give myself some kind of inward space—journaling, movement, a moment of stillness before the day begins. I’m not always consistent, but I do my best. Like we all do. And this week, I’ve been reflecting on
From Control to Trust: How I’m Learning to Lead Differently
By Melissa Bauknight There’s a version of me that believed leadership meant holding everything together—keeping the trains running, the team humming, and the surface looking polished. And for a long time, I did that well. I hit the goals. I managed the teams. I made it all happen. But eventually,
Ambitious, Not Apologetic: The Rise of Women Who Want More (and Get It)
by Melissa BauknightFounder, The Nova | Business Coach When Ambition Isn’t Enough: A Real Talk on Burnout, Alignment, and What Success Really Requires The Ambitious Woman’s Dilemma Let’s be honest—ambition is a beautiful thing. It’s what fuels ideas, builds companies, and moves the world forward. But what happens when ambition
Women’s Leadership: Why Growth Demands New Spaces
by Melissa BauknightFounder, The Nova | Business Mentor for Soul-Led Women The Ache for More There’s a certain kind of ache that ambitious women rarely talk about — the ache for more. Not more accolades, but more meaning, deeper alignment, and spaces that nurture true women’s leadership expansion. For decades,
Redefining Success: Why Soul-Led Women Are Done with Hustle Culture
by Melissa BauknightFounder, The Nova | Business Mentor for Soul-Led Women For most of my adult life, I followed the script. I was a high-performing collegiate athlete, a magna cum laude graduate, and a top 1% medical sales executive in a fast-paced corporate world. On paper, I had it all.
Nina Khosravi
Nina is a leader who creates spaces where everyone feels valued, fostering a sense of belonging so people can thrive. She stands out by questioning the status quo and driving innovation. Leading with authenticity, Nina inspires connection and empowers communities to grow, collaborate, and succeed together.
Sheri DeMario
Sheri is a semi-retired, curious soul embracing both playfulness and wisdom, living on my own terms. After a 35+ year tech career, I stepped away to rediscover joy, now working only on projects I love. Through community and mentorship, I aim to inspire authentic, empowered living.
The Nova announces June theme of Conscious Leadership
NEWS RELEASE Press inquiries, contact: Barbara Pike Gonzales, Founder G Force PR, LLC barbaragonzales@gforcepr.com720-833-8887 The Nova announces June theme of Conscious Leadership Programming and events will be held throughout the month to focus on leading with empathy, inclusivity, and with a deep awareness of yourself and others. DENVER, COLORADO, June
Marianne Moses
Marianne thrives as a compassionate space holder, supporting others during vulnerable and celebratory moments with non-judgmental grace. Her diverse work, from hosting events to reading Oracle, focuses on connectivity and expanding consciousness. At The Nova, her open discussion about her non-binary journey fostered deep, supportive community connections and discussions.