Hi, I’m Rita!

You can often find me working with clients who believe in the transformative impact of genuine connections, need a boost in their team's unity and collaboration, and desire to create strong communities both within and beyond their organizations.

In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, fostering community and connection is essential for achieving success and satisfaction. For me, this principle lies at the core of everything I do, both professionally and personally.

By prioritizing connection and community, organizations and leaders can unlock increased employee engagement, collaboration, and innovation, which ultimately leads to better performance and a more fulfilling work environment, enriching everyone's daily lives.

As a community builder expert, sought-after coach (I love my clients!), and speaker, I've had the pleasure of working with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to national associations.

What unites them all are a few core values:

  • A love of connection and events

  • A desire to spark compelling conversations

  • A focus and dedication to creating community

With a strong background in community building, I've been able to grow my business and help hundreds of others do the same all by focusing on building authentic and genuine relationships. 

My work with teams and organizations through training and keynotes centers on harnessing the power of community and connection, tailoring each session to the unique needs of the individuals involved.

At events ranging from annual conferences and sales summits to company orientations and kick-off meetings, I thrive on engaging with the audience (whether in person or virtually) by making them feel seen, heard, and understood, sparking a sense of involvement and togetherness at the event.

I achieve this through a blend of humor, relatability, and sharing inspiring, easy-to-implement insights. Consequently, attendees leave feeling more connected and energized to pursue their objectives.

I am dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations build stronger connections in an increasingly disconnected world, so that they unlock success and fulfillment.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS, that translates into strong teams, united leadership, and increased profits. FOR EVENTS, that means I'm your go-to unifier on and off stage, not only in message but also event strategy and engagement.

My keynotes artfully blend personal stories, scientific insights, and factual information to create transformative revelations and profound experiences of connection and bonding for attendees.

I am passionate about helping individuals, organizations, and leaders build genuine, authentic connections and robust communities, which in turn foster greater creativity, risk-taking, collaboration, and innovation.

By focusing on cultivating these powerful connections, we can unlock the full potential of everyone involved and achieve extraordinary results.

Success is about more than what you know or who you know; it's about the quality of relationships you have with others.

That's why I'm honored to partner with organizations, teams, and leaders who believe that focusing on genuine, authentic connections and strong communities makes success inevitable.

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HEIGHT:

4’11’’

SAVORING LIFE IN:

Savannah, GA

ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD:

Gino’s East Chicago

PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER:

Leader of Grapevine Giving Circles

TESTIMONIAL

Rita is informative and funny! She captivated and engaged the audience from the moment she started speaking to the last breath! No one played on their cell phones, which we all know is a big deal in this day and age. Her ability to connect with people is what makes Rita such a unique person. We were thrilled to have Rita as our speaker and I highly recommend her for your next event!

Andrea Watson, National Concierge Association, VP of DC Chapter

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