Char Newell, a visionary leader, a best-selling author, podcaster, domestic violence survivor, and the Founder and Chief Corporate Life Coach of Your Healthy Reality, an esteemed organizational development firm. With 18 years of experience as a Human Resources Executive for national-scale organizations, Char has accomplished remarkable feats in transforming workplaces and harnessing the potential of people as a crucial resource.

Throughout her illustrious career, Char has successfully completed numerous high-volume mergers & acquisitions and has been instrumental in revitalizing broken cultures. She firmly believes that the key to rebranding an organization lies in empowering its people. With this profound understanding, she has mastered the art of aligning business goals with viable plans, executing them strategically, and ultimately achieving true bottom-line success. Char has partnered with large, complex organizations to ensure their workforce development strategy aligns with the organizational strategy. Her work has aided in advancing the mission of numerous Government, Education, and private sector organizations nationally.

At the core of Char's approach lies her unwavering advocacy for the best course of action, be it in achieving business objectives or personal and professional goals. Her prowess as a Human Resources Executive is further exemplified by her remarkable achievements. Char is a valued Contributor for Forbes HR Council, an honor bestowed upon her due to her expertise and insights in the field. Moreover, she has been recognized with an award for Strategic Vision & Innovation in Human Resources by the Young, Gifted & Black Foundation, and she received a proclamation from Congresswomen Yvette Clarke for her exceptional community work in HR.

Char's dedication to empowering individuals extends beyond her professional accomplishments. As a Certified Corporate Life Coach (CCLC), Certified Relationship Consultant (CRC), Certified HR Business Partner (sHRBP), Certified Holistic Wellness Practitioner (CHWP), and Certified Talent Optimization Consultant, she utilizes her diverse skill set to guide individuals and organizations towards holistic growth and success.

Through her passion project, Your Healthy Reality, Char continues to make a significant impact, nurturing thriving workplaces, and empowering people to reach their full potential. Her relentless pursuit of excellence and her genuine commitment to making a difference set her apart as a true inspiration and a driving force in the field of organizational development.

As Chief Development Officer at Your Healthy Reality, Marco Newell brings more than 20 years of global experience in operations management, business development, and leadership across industries including transportation, hospitality, FMCG, and social care.

Known for his strategic mindset and people-centered leadership, Marco has a proven ability to turn complex challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. He leads with a collaborative spirit—empowering teams, strengthening systems, and building partnerships that drive sustainable business success.

Before joining Your Healthy Reality, Marco led large-scale operations for organizations such as MTR Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway, and Virgin Trains East Coast. He earned recognition from the Secretary of State for Transport for his exceptional leadership during critical national projects, including the crowd control and operational optimization at Stratford Station during the pandemic.



At YHR, Marco oversees both Business Development and Learning & Development, ensuring alignment between growth strategy and the company’s mission to elevate leadership, culture, and organizational performance. His passion lies in helping people and organizations operate at their highest potential through clarity, structure, and shared purpose.

Stephanie Alfonso has 17 years of Human Resources Leadership experience. She has spent 12 years of her career working with a Microsoft partner that allowed her to gain expertise in workforce development, building successful remote teams, talent acquisition leadership, and career coaching. Stephanie has built three successful Human Resources departments from the ground up. She is passionate about promoting women in tech and empowering leaders to bring out the best in their teams by creating "best place to work" cultures. She is focused on quality outcomes and successfully creating opportunities to Drive Revenue, Productivity, and Performance. Stephy has been featured on IHeartRadio, Telemundo, Univision, My33 and Human Resources Today.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDES:

• Successfully created, implemented, and led Talent Acquisition & Career Services Departments
• Developed marketing recruitment strategies that resulted in ~250K savings.
• Built Award Winning “Best Places to Work Culture” For 6 Consecutive Years.
• Automated Human Resources processes and streamlined operations, with a cost savings of ~$123k/year in vendor reductions. -Successfully Coached & Developed Leadership Team Of 10 New & Senior Leaders Reduced Turnover by 30%.
• Served as Acquisition Project Manager of 11 divisions by creating system single leader roles which helped significantly with integration and standardization of new businesses.
• Hired & Developed Successful High Performing Million Dollar Producing Remote Sales Team Generating over $10 million in Sales.
• Implemented Successful Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Plan

Brooklyne Brauning is a highly accomplished Senior HR Account Manager currently spearheading strategic initiatives at Your Healthy Reality. With a robust background spanning over a decade, she brings extensive expertise in human resources from her experiences in Fortune 100, Software, and Manufacturing organizations. Brooklyne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Labor and Employment Relations, with a concentration in Human Resources, from The Pennsylvania State University. Notably, she was a recipient of a Full Athletic Scholarship for Cross Country/Track and Field during her academic tenure.

In her current role as Senior HR Account Manager at Your Healthy Reality, Brooklyne is instrumental in driving HR initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization's core business objectives. Her responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders, implementing effective people analytics, and proposing data-driven solutions to anticipate and address business needs. She excels in fostering growth, enhancing performance, and facilitating the scaling of business operations. Prior to her role at Your Healthy Reality, Brooklyne served as HR Director at Atomic Robot LLC, where she played a pivotal role in supporting business and talent objectives, focusing on growth and performance.

Nsaku Toya is a Learning & Development Manager and facilitation specialist who is deeply passionate about helping individuals and teams strengthen how they communicate, collaborate, and show up in the workplace.

With over a decade of experience designing and delivering transformational learning experiences, Nsaku has led workshops and career development programs for organizations including TripleTen and John Jay College. His work spans corporate, academic, and public-sector environments, where he supports professionals in building leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and practical workplace skills that drive both personal and team success.

At Your Healthy Reality, Nsaku is known for his dynamic and engaging facilitation style—blending thoughtful structure with real-time adaptability. He has a natural ability to read the room, create psychological safety, and guide honest dialogue that allows participants to reflect, connect, and grow. Whether working with emerging leaders or seasoned professionals, he creates spaces where learning feels both energizing and immediately applicable.

Nsaku thrives on translating complex topics—ranging from career strategy and communication dynamics to leadership effectiveness—into accessible, experiential learning that resonates across audiences. His sessions balance reflection with action, ensuring participants walk away not just inspired, but equipped with tools they can implement right away.



Driven by a belief that meaningful development starts with human connection, Nsaku is committed to helping teams build stronger relationships, elevate performance, and work better—together.