Meet FIRESTARTERS Joeel & Natalie:

Joeel A. Rivera, M.Ed. is a professional speaker, author, entrepreneur and psychology instructor. In almost a decade, Joeel has reached over ten thousand people and his clients have included school systems, the juvenile justice system, non-profits, the penitentiary system, medical centers, legal firms, individuals and small businesses. As a speaker he has shared the stage with Magic Johnson. Joeel journeyed “from the street to the stage” after losing his brother–an event that transformed his life. He returned to college, earning a Master’s Degree in Counseling, with high honors, and is currently completing his dissertation for his Ph.D. in Psychology, with an emphasis on happiness.

Natalie Rivera is professional speaker, author, coach and entrepreneur. She is passionate about empowering others to GET REAL, live authentically, and fulfill their greater purpose. Living a life that wasn’t hers led her to feel lost and empty and develop Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Along her journey to healing she rediscovered her true self and greater purpose—to be an entrepreneur and help others transform their lives. Natalie retired at the age of 24 and created a life coaching center for at-risk youth, and in 2009, Natalie created Transformation Services, Inc. She is also the Publisher of Transformation Magazine.