What I meant to say… “Hi, I’m Stefanie, Chief Empowerment Officer of WNY People Development. We provide engaging, interactive, and… — What I meant to say… “Hi, I’m Stefanie, Chief Empowerment Officer of WNY People Development. We provide engaging, interactive, and customizable training experiences for your next generation of leaders.” What I actually said… “Hi, I’m fully vaccinated!” as I aggressively pushed my elbow to meet theirs, pulled it back, and…

On the last day of February 2020, my excitement was palpable; after months of planning and preparation, I was ready to click the “publish”… — On the last day of February 2020, my excitement was palpable; after months of planning and preparation, I was ready to click the “publish” button on my website, officially telling the world that WNY People Development was open for business. I had developed aggressive company goals, created engaging and interactive…

“I despise you.” Those were the words a parent in my community chose to write in an email to myself and six other School Board members. I… — “I despise you.” Those were the words a parent in my community chose to write in an email to myself and six other School Board members. I had never met this person, didn’t know anything about his family, and he knew nothing of mine, yet he “despised” me, simply because…

I want you to take a moment and think back to your first ride on a roller coaster. For some, you shared the experience with a parent… — I want you to take a moment and think back to your first ride on a roller coaster. For some, you shared the experience with a parent, maybe a sibling, or maybe with a close friend. You decided that today was the day, and you bravely stepped into the line…

On February 29th, I launched WNY People Development. For months, I had planned, researched, brainstormed, gathered feedback, and prepared… — On February 29th, I launched WNY People Development. For months, I had planned, researched, brainstormed, gathered feedback, and prepared to execute my vision of “people development with purpose”; I was poised to establish myself in Wilmington, North Carolina as THE top provider of leadership development for our millennial and Gen…

My Dad passed away November 13, 2014 after unexpected kidney failure caused by a response to an embolism. In the five years since his… — My Dad passed away November 13, 2014 after unexpected kidney failure caused by a response to an embolism. In the five years since his passing, between October 19th and November 15th, (the weeks that remind me of hospitalization, life altering decision making, and funeral planning) there is a grey haze…