Coach Debra Shade, ABS (she/her)

Clinical Sexologist and Master Sex Expert

Debra Shade, ACS is a Board-Certified Clinical Sexologist and Master Sexpert. She has authored four books and writes for two industry magazines.

Debra works with all humans looking to work through barriers to orgasm, including those who have been violated and hold trauma from sexual violence. 

Dedicated to promoting comprehensive PTSD treatment plans for humans holding trauma from sexual violence that has left them unable to create and keep healthy relationships or experience pleasure in intimacy. It will serve as a beacon of knowledge and compassion, offering a range of services to empower individuals to optimize their physical, emotional, and sexual well-being.

She travels country-wide, delivering her hands-on workshops and seminars, exploring sexuality and all its curves. Debra lives in Columbus, Ohio, where, for 13 years, she has hosted events and opportunities for individuals 18+ to learn about modern-day pleasure education.

Debra's Publications:

• The Sex Journals, a series about a sex fiend’s journal of her “deviant” behavior entitled Maybe She is Right, Hot Sex on a Platter, and Queen B
• A guidebook entitled Climax: The Power of Great Sex
• A published paper in the Journal of Sexual Medicine & Research entitled, Completing the Sexual Response Cycle Three Times a Week Can Improve Whole Body Health

Coach Charity T. Clancy (she/her)

Certified Grief Specialist

Charity Clancy received her certification from Grief Recovery Institute in August 2006. She began her journey by losing four family members including her only sibling within a three-year span. God decided to turn her pain into a testimony.

For the past 18 years as a Certified Grief Specialist, Charity has guided and assisted others through their own grieving process in individual and group sessions. Grief isn’t three days of bereavement, it’s a process. Her goal is to equip others with tools to navigate through their own difficult grieving process.

Charity is a native of Dayton, OH. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University as well as her Master’s Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. She has resided in Columbus for the past 32 years.

Availability: Tuesdays and Wednesday - Online

Coach J (she/her)

Professional Growth Coach

Jocelyn M. Armstrong, Esq. is a passionate advocate for growth and inclusion. She believes in creating community and encourages individuals to see and respect the humanity of others. Jocelyn desires to help people leverage their unique abilities and develop a professional reputation. She will help clients explore creating and cultivating a network, pivoting and change management, and maintaining authenticity.

Jocelyn, a native of Toledo, Ohio, is a graduate of the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School.

Jocelyn is a board member of Bridgeway Academy, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, Capital University Law School Alumni, and an advisory board member for Breaking Bread: Let’s Talk.

When she’s not in meetings, Jocelyn enjoys reading, traveling, watching sports, and producing the Inscribing Inclusion podcast.

Helanah Warren (she/her)

Wellness Success Coach

Helanah is a Wellness Success Coach with over 15 years of experience helping high-excellence Black women, just like you, reclaim your health and wellbeing. Specializing in stress management and supporting you in the face of health challenges like gut issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, she uses a holistic approach to wellness. Helanah can help you overcome physical and mental barriers to thriving both in your career and in your personal life.

Her philosophy is simple: success at work isn’t enough if your personal wellbeing is neglected. Without the proper care, the demands of high performance can take a toll on your health and have unwanted long-term implications. Helanah’s goal is to empower you to regain clarity and control over your wellbeing through small, actionable lifestyle changes, helping you reduce stress, boost your energy, and cultivate the vibrant, balanced life you want.

Licensed and certified in Yoga, Meditation, Health Coaching, Plant-Based Nutrition, Massage, and Aromatherapy, Helanah has worked with thousands of professionals, guiding them toward better health, mental clarity, and peace of mind. Listen to her podcast, Wellness At Work, where she shares insightful interviews with successful professionals navigating the balance between career, health, and home. 

In 2018, she launched her signature Thrive by Design program, a 9-week online accelerator for busy Black women who are ready to elevate their health and create a lifestyle that truly aligns with their wellness goals. It’s time to make the main thing the main thing, no longer compromising your health for your career—Helanah is here to support you in redesigning your life to fit the vision of excellence you have for yourself.