I spent the first half of my career in front a computer. As an M&A analyst, then internal hedge fund security analyst with First Boston in the 1980s, I was on the leading edge of Wall Street’s boom in quantitative analysts. In the early 90’s, I joined Oppenheimer Mutual Funds; after managing mutual funds for a short-time, I realized I wanted to use my experience and expertise to more directly help people achieve their financial goals. I went on to become managing director and the head of equity research for Trevor, Stewart, Burton & Jacobsen in New York, where I managed and advised institutional and individual clients.

Many of our members work or volunteer for nonprofits that are doing great things in the world. Below are a few opportunities to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a Day of Service.

Last November 30th, The Co-Co hosted a Lunchtime Conversation on the why’s and how’s of podcasts.

Members Carla Contreras, Beth Nydick, and Nicole Smith shared their podcast journeys and offered expert advice.

Check out these five tips by Chef Carla Contreras to get started on your own podcasting journey.

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When a new year begins, we tend to hear the phrase "New Year, New You." But what if we tweaked the phrase to"New Year, New View" - this way we can reflect on our perspectives and expand our vision. We don't need to be completely different people at the start of a new year!

The new year may lead you to need a place to work outside your home - the dog, kids, and all of the snacks in your fridge are too distracting to get work done at home. We're here for this! 2023 could also be the year you focus on your business's growth or expand your networking opportunities. We're here for that too! Wherever you are in your career or personal journey, we're here to lift you up and support you on your road ahead.

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher." - Oprah Winfrey

I am Marta, a tropical island girl at heart, but now I reside in Millburn, NJ.

I help visionary women reconnect with their vibrancy, truth, and inner power so they can create a solid foundation for living life fully expressed.

"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." – Brad Paisley.

Here at The Co-Co, we are excited to see what 2023 will bring and what new chapters in the book of you will be written. Team Co-Co focuses on your personal and professional growth opportunities, starting with our incredible January Events. Start your new year with a community that connects and supports each other.

From Our Team to You: Happy Holidays

How do you define a community? When we ask "Google," we can find this definition:

"A community is a group of people who share something in common. You can define a community by the shared attributes of the people in it and/or by the strength of the connections among them. You need a bunch of people who are alike in some way, who feel some sense of belonging or interpersonal connection."

When you are a member of The Co-Co community, you know that we thrive on connecting you with others who can help you grow in some way - personal or business. It is what motivates us to do better, make more things happen, and gives us a sense of belonging too.

The Co-Co isn't The Co-Co without each of you! Thank you for keeping this community active and for continuing to show up for yourself, and each other. May the holidays bring happiness and health to you and your families. And we wish everyone a prosperous new year. We can't wait to share with you what we have planned for 2023! (psst keep scrolling for a peek inside what we have planned in January).

It is safe to say my journey as a writer began when I was six years old and wrote the epic short story: The Bunny and His Eggs. My passion for writing and story telling has never wavered. I was an English major in college, grateful for a class load that required lots of reading and writing.

I self published my first novel in 2012, making it available on Amazon Kindle. A tragic love story, it was called, "well written and complete with a charming cast of family and friends, THIS MOMENT is good for those who enjoy love stories that go further..." Kindle Book Review.