Coach Niquenya is a visionary Holistic Leadership Coach, Life Skills Strategist, and entrepreneur committed to empowering leaders and communities to become mission-driven change-makers.

With almost 30 years of experience partnering with small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders, she expertly connects passion, purpose, people, and processes to spark transformative growth and lasting legacy.

As the Creator of The SMILE Method™, she masterfully guides clients to master their mindset, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and bridge the gap between current challenges and future success.

Today, Coach Niquenya channels her energy into innovative ventures as a contracted business coach with Sunshine Enterprises and as the founding force behind the Melanated Goddess Circle—an empowering community for dynamic, purpose-driven women. In addition to her roles as Owner and Executive Chef of Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering and as a former President of Cultivate Collective, she has served as the Master Business Coach and radio personality for The AC Green Show and as President of Building Bridges Consulting.

A respected member of the Forbes Coaches Council, international speaker, published author, and contributing writer for major media platforms, Coach Niquenya’s holistic, heart-centered approach creates a long-term positive impact across careers, relationships, and businesses.

When she isn’t pioneering change or developing groundbreaking strategies, you can find her in the kitchen, crafting delectable Afro-Caribbean-Soul fare and keto foodstuffs while sharing moments with family and friends.