About Us

MEET THE TRANSFORMATION TEAM

Gladies Flores

Awesome Project Manager

Gladies is Project Manager and Support Supervisor here at T.A.! She is an international instructor and the founder of Digital Parentpreneur. With over a decade of experience as a virtual professional, entrepreneur and coach, she has transformed her own life in the lives of countless others by helping them reach their health goals, creating unique businesses, and achieving work-life balance. She is passionate about empowering others to achieve their aspirations.

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Hannah Marie Oliva

Chief Marketing Officer

Hannah has been building purpose-driven brands for nearly a decade and is committed to helping businesses be a force for good. When she's not at a coffee shop brainstorming growth strategies, you can find her hanging out with her husband in Austin, Texas, with her pup in one hand and an iced coffee in another.

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Leah Amsden

Digital Media Gal, Instructor, Musician

Leah is a passionate and creative artist who uses music and digital media to share her passions as a musician, performer and motivational speaker. After recovering from a twenty-year battle with Lyme Disease, she dedicated herself to combining her education in sociology, focused on human relationships, and her first-hand experience overcoming serious relationship challenges, including long-term illness, to inspire others to grow through their challenges, as individuals and in relationships.

Kimberly Rich

Lead Coach + Facilitator

Kimberly is a TEDx speaker, High Performance Coach. She is host of T.A.'s The Profitable Coach Podcast as well as Creator/Host of The Bold Life Movement Podcast - where she shares inspiring stories of common people doing uncommon things. She firmly believes the bolder you are, the better your life is, and is passionate about helping as many people as possible to create life on their terms. Kimberly is also the host of Transformation's

The Profitable Coach Podcast!
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Lisa Cedrone

Editor and Graphic Artist

Lisa is a freelance editor, writer, and graphic designer. She also currently serves as the executive director of the C. G. Jung Society of Sarasota. Prior to establishing DragonFly Nation LLC, her Sarasota, FL-based freelance business in 2008, Lisa spent 20 years as an editor/editor-in-chief for two of the Top 10 business-to-business publishers in the United States.

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Gerald Albert Ramos

Administrative Support Wizard

Albert is a fitness enthusiast who loves positive transformation. Before he started at Transformation Academy, he was an entrepreneur, online marketer and freelancer, and is still a registered nurse. He is also a wizard in the kitchen.

Nancy Selig Amsden

Media Relations Manager

Nancy Selig Amsden is an author, singer, and songwriter whose compositions and writings focus on cultural awareness, social justice and honoring the Earth. Nancy has had a 30-year career in consumer advocacy and regulatory compliance, and has participated in diversity management, cultural awareness and corporate culture initiatives. After leaving corporate life, Nancy has built her own businesses, re-selling designer and vintage clothing and accessories.

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Catalyst

Word Ninja and Keeper of the Flame

Katmandu is a dancer, designer, event planner and manager of a performance group called Catalyst Fire. She is on a sacred mission to heal, inspire, illuminate and provoke change, which she does through dancing with fire and light (and inside a giant bubble) at sacred ceremonies, rites of passage, galas, fundraisers, festivals and celebrations.

MEET THE T.A. INSTRUCTORS

Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann

Instructor & Speaker/ Performer/ Author

Terez is a Law of Attraction/Allowing specialist who helps others live life on fire through her work as a professional speaker, author, coach, retreat facilitator and recording/performing artist. She is a “Dream Achiever,” "Amazing Woman of the Year," and “Moxy Woman” award recipient and has performed for clients including Walt Disney World, Coca Cola and Universal Studios. Watch TA's podcast interview with Terez

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Sanda Kruger

Instructor & Entrepreneur, Retreat Facilitator, Health Coach

Sanda is an entrepreneur and a life + health coach trainer, specialized in manifestation techniques for success and abundance. With more than 15 years of experience working with students and clients, as well as her own personal transformation, Sanda offers applied knowledge and practical steps for mindset and behavioral changes. Watch TA's podcast interview with Sanda

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Emily "The Angel Coach" Rivera

Instructor & Speaker/ Coach/ Intuitive

Emily Rivera is a national speaker, trainer, coach and intuitive practitioner. Through Emily’s seminars and individual sessions, participants learn to identify and understand guidance and unlock the power of their personal intuition to better create the life of their dreams. Emily Rivera is also a certified Angel Healing Practitioner and author on Angels Guidance who has dedicated her life to the service of sharing the messages, guidance, tools and love of Spirit. Watch TA's podcast interview with Emily

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Tasha Ina Church

Instructor & Martial Artist, Empowerment Coach

Tasha Ina Church is one of a kind. She has 20 years of self-defense experience, studying 7 styles of Japanese Martial Arts, Tai Chi, and boxing, along with doing Warrior Spirit Training with Sylvester Stallone’s Trainer for the movie Rocky, Jeff Alexander. She combines her martial arts and coaching experience with real-world application to provide a unique self-defense system that anyone can use to feel safe and empowered, even in heels. Watch TA's podcast interview with Tasha

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Kumari Mullin

Instructor, Reiki Master, Spiritual Teacher

Internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, Reiki Master Teacher and best-selling author, Kumari was a civil rights attorney when her father died of cancer, inspiring her to master energy medicine to ease suffering and heal holistically. Since 1988, she has studied and lived with world-renowned spiritual teachers, Reiki Masters and intuitive healers and coaches. Founder of Divine Human Institute, a modern day Mystery School, her transformational work includes critically acclaimed courses on energy healing, intuitive and spiritual development and manifesting. Watch TA's podcast interview with Kumari

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Victoria Hawkins, LCSW, E-RYT

Instructor & Therapist/LCSW, Yoga/Dance Instructor

Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, artist, yoga and dance instructor, and workshop facilitator. She has been working with students and clients of all ages for over 20 years; incorporating art, creative movement, wisdom teachings, creative writing, psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.

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Stephanie D. McKenzie

Instructor & Marketer & Coach

Stephanie is an award-winning marketer, TEDx Speaker, author, and multi-certified empowerment coach. She has worked with celebrity clients such as Lisa Nichols/Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul, Debbie Allen, Shaquille O’Neal, DeVry University, Wrigley’s, and the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. She has been featured in national and international media outlets, including FOX, CBS, Cosmo, Black Life Coaches.net, eHarmony, HowAboutWe.com. GalTime.com, Shape Magazine, Singles Warehouse, Women’s Day, WVON Chicago, Yahoo, and YourTango. Stephanie is best known for serving multi-passionate high-achievers and recovering people pleasers with branding and marketing for their missions and coaching that empowers. Watch TA's podcast interview with Stephanie

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Jan Davidson

Instructor & Addiction & Grief Counselor

For over 25 years, Jan Davidson has traversed the journey of recovery, triumphing over addiction and its hold on her life. Alongside confronting trauma and grief, this path has granted her profound insight into their effects. She intimately understands the struggle to reshape debilitating thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Yet, amidst the challenge, she discovered a fundamental truth: change is achievable, leading to a rediscovered self and a life viewed through "fresh, clear" eyes. Jan is a certified CADAC II Addiction Counselor, MATS (Medicated Assisted Treatment Specialist), AGRMS (Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist), CCTSA (Clinical Trauma Specialist-Addiction), a Mindfulness Teacher/Practitioner, and a Master Life Coach.

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Dr. Sheri Rosenthal

Instructor & Business Coach, Retreat Leader

Dr. Sheri Rosenthal is a business coach, spiritual teacher, international retreat leader and author. A former podiatric surgeon, Sheri left behind a successful practice to find her life’s calling. After 18 years of private practice she sold everything and spent eight years traveling and studying ancient traditions of spiritual evolution with New York Times best-selling author of “The Four Agreements,” don Miguel Ruiz. Sheri has published 3 books on personal development, and is currently a transformational business coach and the owner of Wanderlust Entrepreneur and Journeys of the Spirit Travel.

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David Key

Instructor & Neuro Linguistic Programming Trainer

David was the very first Association of NLP (ANLP) Accredited Trainer in the world and is a pioneer in the field. He is one of the most sought-after behavioral strategists in the UK. He is also a Master Trainer of Hypnosis, a best-selling author, a transformative coach and teacher of The Three Principles. Watch TA's podcast interview with David

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Adam Hardt

Instructor & Career Coach

Adam Hardt is a professional career coach. After working for his share of demoralizing jobs and feeling stuck, Adam decided he was tired of being unhappy at his job and about his future. Despite having success throughout his career in tech sales, he felt a calling for something more. A lifelong student of psychology, personal growth and human potential, Adam applied what he learned about himself with his career coaching skills and launched into his dream career by creating his own career coaching business. Since 2016, Adam has been helping people find new positions or even entirely new careers getting paid to do what they love.

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Ella Glasgow

Instructor & Virtual Event Extraordinaire

Ella is Founder & Executive Producer at Beyond Virtual Events. With over a decade of experience on stages both in person and virtual, Ella has developed a simple and effective approach to creating unforgettable online experiences using easy-to-use tech solutions. She knows that planning virtual events can be overwhelming, especially for entrepreneurs who are just getting started. That's why she's dedicated to simplifying the process and empowering entrepreneurs to create amazing events on their own.

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Mike Gandia

Instructor & Marketing Guru

While earning a degree in robotics and aerospace engineering, Mike was simultaneously plotting his escape from the high-paying career he hadn’t even started yet. After a couple years working for Boeing, Mike turned his AirBNB side hustle into a fully automated business that replaced his income, and he escaped the rat race at only 25. Today, teaches people how to create their own AirBNB empire through his online training program, as well as runs a digital marketing agency, which is his passion.

Dr. Flavio Balerini

Instructor & Hypnotherapist & Life Coach

Flavio is the founder of the Hypnotherapy and Counseling Center in Miami, Florida. Flavio has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and has been a fulltime hypnotherapist since 1996. He has conducted more than 31,000 actual hypnotherapy sessions and personally trained thousands of hypnotherapists.

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Julie Tyler, Ph.D.

Instructor & Storyteller, Author, Author Coach

Julie is a passionate storyteller and committed to helping the global community of writers. After completing a doctorate in literature and succeeding as an author, Julie founded her company, StoryBold, to empower writers from all backgrounds and at every skill level to find their voice, write their stories, and share them with the world.

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Ghislaine Albina

Instructor, Coach, Architect of Aligned Living

With a degree as a Holistic Therapist and certifications as an Orthomolecular Advisor and Yoga Teacher — alongside additional training in personal training and Pilates — Ghislaine brings a rich, integrative toolbox to her work. Beyond her credentials, she offers grounding presence, lived experience, and a deep intuitive knowing. Whether the work unfolds through the body, the breath, or the stories that lie beneath the surface, Ghislaine’s role is to guide each person toward their next aligned step.

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Ellen Ellzey

Instructor, Novelist, Writing Coach

Ellen Ellzey, a former educator turned novelist and writing coach, is passionate about helping others embrace their creativity and discover the value of their unique voice. Through her courses, writers of all levels refine their storytelling skills, enhance their craft, and gain the tools to bring their ideas to life.

Welcome to Transformation Academy

Transformation Academy is the only life coach training organization in the world with 50+ niche certifications and completely self-paced, done-for-you coaching programs offered at accessible prices.

Who We Serve

We have served nearly 1,000,000 happy students from 200 countries.

For Coaches, By Coaches

“A rising tide lifts all boats!”

What Makes Us Different?

Are you one of US?

We Are Transformation!

MEET THE FOUNDERS

JOEEL & NATALIE:

JOEEL A. RIVERA, M.ED.

NATALIE RAE

MEET THE TRANSFORMATION TEAM

Gladies Flores

Awesome Project Manager

Hannah Marie Oliva

Chief Marketing Officer

Leah Amsden

Digital Media Gal, Instructor, Musician

Kimberly Rich

Lead Coach + Facilitator

The Profitable Coach Podcast! Learn More

Lisa Cedrone

Editor and Graphic Artist

Gerald Albert Ramos

Administrative Support Wizard

Albert is a fitness enthusiast who loves positive transformation. Before he started at Transformation Academy, he was an entrepreneur, online marketer and freelancer, and is still a registered nurse. He is also a wizard in the kitchen.

Nancy Selig Amsden

Media Relations Manager

Catalyst

Word Ninja and Keeper of the Flame

MEET THE T.A. INSTRUCTORS

Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann

Instructor & Speaker/ Performer/ Author

WATCH PODCAST. Learn More

Sanda Kruger

Instructor & Entrepreneur, Retreat Facilitator, Health Coach

WATCH PODCAST. Learn More

Emily "The Angel Coach" Rivera

Instructor & Speaker/ Coach/ Intuitive

WATCH PODCAST 1 and WATCH PODCAST 2. Learn More

Tasha Ina Church

Instructor & Martial Artist, Empowerment Coach

WATCH PODCAST 1 and WATCH PODCAST 2. Learn More

Kumari Mullin

Instructor, Reiki Master, Spiritual Teacher

Victoria Hawkins, LCSW, E-RYT

Instructor & Therapist/LCSW, Yoga/Dance Instructor

Stephanie D. McKenzie

Instructor & Marketer & Coach

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Jan Davidson

Instructor & Addiction & Grief Counselor

Dr. Sheri Rosenthal

Instructor & Business Coach, Retreat Leader

David Key

Instructor & Neuro Linguistic Programming Trainer

WATCH PODCAST. Learn More

Adam Hardt

Instructor & Career Coach

Ella Glasgow

Instructor & Virtual Event Extraordinaire

Mike Gandia

Instructor & Marketing Guru

Dr. Flavio Balerini

Instructor & Hypnotherapist & Life Coach

Flavio is the founder of the Hypnotherapy and Counseling Center in Miami, Florida. Flavio has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and has been a fulltime hypnotherapist since 1996. He has conducted more than 31,000 actual hypnotherapy sessions and personally trained thousands of hypnotherapists.

Julie Tyler, Ph.D.

Instructor & Storyteller, Author, Author Coach

Ghislaine Albina

Instructor, Coach, Architect of Aligned Living

Ellen Ellzey

Instructor, Novelist, Writing Coach

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