My name is Nicole La Roche, also known as the Spark Maven. My passion and purpose are to help amazing leaders and savvy entrepreneurs, like you, amplify your message so you can ignite your passion, get featured in the media, slay the stage, and sear an indelible mark on the world.
As a professional communicator and empowerment coach, I’ve always understood the importance of powerful and authentic storytelling. Whether it’s the stories we tell the media, business associates, followers, family, or even ourselves - our words can transform lives when the message is compelling, crisp, and clear.
Your message is your magic and your voice is your superpower.
How do I know?
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked at reputable brands crafting newsworthy messages and sound bites, while coaching powerful leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers on how to captivate their audience in the media and on stage. Nothing stokes me more than collaborating with fabulous and fearless individuals who are driven by purpose and are ready to change the world. I have the incredible opportunity to work with exceptionally talented innovators, leaders, and celebrities to help them light a fire in the bellies of others to create memorable and transformational moments. There’s something about seeing that determined spark in my client’s eyes moments before they blow the crowd away with unforgettable messages that inspire action.
Then, something changed . . .
Despite the excitement of amplifying the voices of others – behind the scenes, I started to lose mine. What started out as a thriving future blazing with purpose and promise - me, as a young fearless woman fresh out of university - dwindled to a mere flicker in the shadows. I couldn't understand at the time why my ability to flourish in my professional and personal life was crashing. Yet, nothing felt right and something needed to change. Something had to shift - if not for me, then at least for my daughter. I couldn’t afford to shrink any longer to make others feel bigger. I knew that at my core, it was imperative and my duty to build a lasting legacy for my daughter to know that her voice - regardless of her gender and ethnicity - is an incredible superpower that has the ability to transform the lives of others.
No more playing small . . .
After a massive amount of soul searching and spiritual breakthroughs, including going back to school at the S.W.A.T. Institute and Cornell University, my purpose and passion to be a powerful voice again sparked through my veins. Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, I returned with a renewed mission and a burning desire to show up bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever before.
In hindsight, I see that because of my journey of frustration and heartache I've given my daughter, myself, and my clients the confidence and communication tools needed to hold our heads high, stand in our truth, and shine our brightest light in the world.
It was now apparent to me that I had been silenced and blatantly denied opportunities to grow by past employers and toxic relationships. It initially prevented me from standing in my truth and shining my own authentic light.
Just like you, I needed to be authentically me. I re-emerged as an emotional communications expert, empowerment coach, and diversity and inclusion specialist. Through my entrepreneurial vision and newfound calling, the Spark Maven brand was born.
Let’s not get it twisted. I know you’re a natural Rockstar in your own right. My business is specifically designed to help you tease out your truth so you can create messages that are unapologetic, authentic, and can magnetize the masses.
Everyone has a story. It’s time to tell yours in an impactful, new way.
Let me help you to show up bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever before.
Warmly,
Nicole La Roche
Founder and CEO, Spark Maven
My mess became my message. And so can yours.
In this day and age, you need to show up in the fullness of who you are. My work is not about wearing your “game face” in front of others. It’s about getting real and raw – using your vulnerability as your power source to help amplify your message with a depth and resonance that can change the world.
