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San Francisco, CA - Deepika Naharas' journey spans continents and industries and showcases a remarkable ascent to leadership. Deepika's dedication and vision have defined her career after relocating from India to the U.S. in 1998 to pursue an MBA in Finance at Clark University, Massachusetts. Now, as the Director at KongBasileConsulting (KBC), a distinguished finance and accounting outsourcing firm based in San Francisco, CA, she brings her wealth of experience to the forefront of strategic financial consulting. Deepika's story begins in India, with her eventual migration to the U.S. for higher education. Armed with an MBA in Finance, she was enchanted by the allure of San Francisco, a city she fell in love with during a vacation. She recalls, ?San Francisco felt like home the moment I arrived. Its beauty and warmth immediately resonated with me.? With over 25 years of experience, Deepika has earned recognition as a leading figure in her field of finance. As Director, Deepika manages a diverse portfolio of clients in life sciences, food, insurance, marketplaces, education, AI, and more. Founded in 2013, KongBasileConsulting is a leading, high-touch finance and accounting outsourcing firm that serves tech startups from seed to pre-IPO. Drawing from their experience at PwC, eBay/PayPal/StubHub, and Airbnb, founders Stanley Kong and Carolyn Basile turned their vision into a finance and accounting firm, recognized for its client-centric focus and commitment to fostering employee development and promoting work-life balance. For more information about Deepika Naharas, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepikanaharas and https://www.kongbasileconsulting.com

Coleville, CA - After retiring from Chevron in 2018, Petroleum Engineer Scot Buell continues to consult with the oil and gas industry. Buell's four-decade-long tenure at Chevron saw him traversing the United States—Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and California—before scaling international heights. His multifaceted role encompassed running drilling rigs, meticulously planning oil wells, reservoir simulation, reserve estimating and managing field operations involving over a thousand wells. The most remarkable aspects of Buell's narrative is his forward-thinking stance on climate change and sustainable energy. Acknowledging the undeniable positive impact petroleum has had on our modern world, the reality is that climate change is real. He also highlights the nuanced challenges of identifying truly green solutions, such as the environmental impact of lithium extraction for electric vehicle batteries. ?Climate change is an existential challenge that demands immediate and sustained action,? Buell emphasizes. ?While petroleum engineering has been my life's work, I advocate for a balanced approach that incorporates renewable energy sources.? Before retiring, Buell dedicated himself to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle, encapsulated by his passion for athletics. He has set an ambitious 28 component goal to run marathons, cycle, ski and climb the highest point on every continent. He has completed 27 out of the 28 components, Everest being the remaining incomplete component. ?Everyone should have pragmatic approach to diet and exercise,? Buell explains. For more information about Scot Buell, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsbuell

Jacksonville, FL - Tanya Lea has doctoral and master's degrees and an extensive history in psychology, business, communications, transformational coaching and mental health counseling. As a young woman in the Service, she underwent a horrific experience. Looking forward more than back helps us with goal setting, empowerment, accountability, confidence and self-esteem and all the aspects of becoming Consciously Aware. Consciously Aware is a business name that sprung from times in her own life. Dr. Tanya Lea is a distinguished expert in the field of holistic well-being, with a wealth of experience in guiding individuals toward a balanced and fulfilling life. With a passion for personal development and a commitment to holistic health, Dr. Tanya has dedicated her career to empowering others. Her expertise encompasses coaching, counseling, bioenergetics and mindfulness, providing individuals with the skills and tools they need to navigate life's challenges and achieve optimal well-being. Dr. Tanya is working on a book right now, a volume that relates becoming an ‘aware' empath and personal story as the single mother of an adopted child from another culture. It also explains her philosophy on self-awareness and mindfulness. The book title is Empathy Unmasked: A Personal Journey to Conscious Awareness Dr. Tanya also offers a variety of seminars and programs for students, other coaching practitioners, and clients who seek broad life change. To learn more about them, and Tanya's forthcoming book, visit the website or tune into the show. For more information about Tanya Lea and her work please visit: https://www.consciouslyaware.com