Vanessa Marco

What’s one thing you want others to know about who you are? As a passionate professional, devoted wife, and caring stepmom, I bring a vibrant energy and commitment to both my personal and professional roles.

What’s one thing you want others to know about what you do (consider what sets you apart)? I teach people the Why not the How on buying a home or investment property. I am passionate about helping people make smart financial decisions when purchasing residential real estate.

Embrace your Nova essence – describe how you embody the spirit of a Nova. A Nova (noun): Like a radiant star, you illuminate the path with your unapologetic authenticity, inspiring others to join in our shared vision of empowerment, values-driven living, and purposeful pursuit of a life filled with meaning.

Much like a Nova, I radiate with intense passion and luminosity in my personal and professional life, embodying a transformative energy that ignites not only my own journey but also illuminates the paths of those around me.

Envision the impact you aspire to make in your life and business. How are you harnessing the collective support of community to manifest your goals? I am energized by community and connection and believe this energy creates a ripple effect, energizing those around me by fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. In both personal and professional spheres, this enthusiasm for community and connections becomes a source of inspiration, encouraging others to actively engage, collaborate, and contribute their unique strengths. The impact lies not just in personal accomplishments but in the collective growth and fulfillment of those who share in the vibrant energy of our interconnected journey.

Reflecting on your time with The Nova, could you share a memorable experience or achievement that has had a meaningful impact on you personally or professionally? Being a part of the Women’s Nova Group has become a transformative experience, igniting the best within me and serving as a powerful source of inspiration to step boldly beyond my comfort zone and reach for the stars. The collective energy of this dynamic group of women has created a supportive space where individual aspirations are encouraged to flourish, and the shared commitment to growth propels me towards new heights both personally and professionally. In the nurturing environment of the Women’s Nova Group, I find the encouragement and empowerment needed to embrace challenges, explore uncharted territories, and pursue ambitious goals, ultimately fostering a sense of camaraderie that fuels my journey to achieve and exceed my fullest potential.

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Shazia Imam

ICF Certified CoachI Orbit Facilitator

Shazia Imam is an award-winning speaker, ICF-certified Professional Coach (PCC), and host of the Feminine & Fulfilled podcast. With over 20 years of leadership experience as a Project Management Professional at Fortune 500 companies including Disney, PwC, Accenture, and Booz Allen Hamilton, she brings both strategic clarity and deep presence to her work. Shazia is known for helping women reconnect with their authentic selves, release inherited expectations, and lead lives rooted in purpose, integrity, and fulfillment — making her a powerful guide for the inner and outer work of leadership inside The Orbit.

 

Gena Chieco

Executive Coach I Orbit Facilitator

With a prior legal career spanning the White House, federal agencies, and the startup C-suite, Gena knows what it means to lead at the highest levels. But it wasn’t until she walked away from it all—no plan, no title, just a backpack and a one-way ticket to Europe—that she found her true path: helping others lead from wholeness, not hustle.

Gena is a Life & Executive Coach who guides high-performing women and non-binary leaders through identity shifts, transitions, and bold, soul-aligned evolution. 

She has been a trusted advisor to The Nova for the past year and now brings her magic to The Orbit as the first Stellar facilitator.