[ˈmāv(ə)n]: an expert or connoisseur

Where did Maven come from? Maven is a word that means an expert or connoisseur or “a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field” and is often used in the feminine. This company started with a desire to do more. I kept finding myself in positions surrounded by great people but feeling stuck. Like many overachieving young girls, I grew up to be burnout women in corporate America. After years in the military coupled with a full-time job in the civilian world, I felt like there had to be more to life than answering to others. There had to be a position in life where I was valued for not only my education and experience but also for my innate people skills and desire to give back to everything I work on! I wanted to step into a position where I felt like I could use the skills I have to make a difference in the world. Some “soft skills” many in high positions would deem as less important are often ones found in women and other underrepresented members of the professional workforce. These skills include empathy, listening, understanding, making people feel seen or valued and bringing together groups. When we say these out loud, they should be the cornerstone to any organization but often fall short in every aspect except lip service. That’s where Maven steps in! I want Maven to bring those groups of people with impressive professional accolades in addition to immaculate interpersonal skills to tables where the two are often seen as counter. I want to be able to step into traditionally male and stuffy boardrooms or Zoom meetings, and bring Mavens who can not only kill it with the job but also find people-centered solutions to bring teams together. If you want to chat about becoming a Maven or are interested in hiring a Maven, let’s connect today!