Whether you're eager to fast-track your career, transform your passions into a purposeful and profitable endeavor, or simply yearning for greater harmony and wellness in your life, I'm here to be your dedicated thought partner. Let's collaborate on developing effective strategies to bring your desired outcomes to fruition.

A little more about me…

Naya F. Powell is an award-winning CEO of Utopia Global Wellness and the #1 Best-selling author of 30 Days to Utopia Living. As an Executive Coach, Wholistic Lifestyle Strategist, and Keynote Speaker, Naya’s mission is to empower people to live passionately on purpose, personally and professionally (in mind, spirit, body, and relationships). She has been named among the Top 50 Most Admired Women Leaders in NC, 1 of 50 Founders Funded by Google, and CNBC’s Women Rising Africa for her global wellness and social impact work on the continent.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in global talent and leadership development, Naya has been a sought-after resource for renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Google, The NFL, Red Hat/IBM, UnitedHealthcare, Merck, Korn Ferry, Duke University, ESPN, Capital One, Fidelity, Meta, and the International Monetary Fund.  These organizations rely on Naya to empower their teams and shape strategic initiatives in mindful leadership, diversity, inclusion, well-being, and culture.

Naya’s expertise has been recognized through her role as a facilitator and Executive Coach for Microsoft’s Leading The Future Program, where an impressive 80% of her coaching clients received promotions. Her exceptional coaching abilities are further underscored by unanimous 5-star reviews from her clients, highlighting her impact on professional development and leadership advancement.  

Naya has gained notable recognition, being featured in prominent media outlets such as Black Enterprise, CNBC, The Triangle Business Journal and on PBS, among others, reflecting her thought leadership in the space of global wellness, inclusion and executive leadership.

Naya’s educational background includes a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University and post-graduate studies at the College of Executive Coaching (accredited by the International Coaching Federation).

Naya promotes Utopian Lifestyle Strategies as a global speaker, mindfulness facilitator, and leadership and wellness retreat curator which spans five (5) countries and four (4) continents (to include: Belize, Indonesia, Senegal, The Gambia and the US).

Naya believes Utopia Living is giving. Her board seats includeThe Daniel Center of Math & Science and The Woman Boss (The Gambia - West Africa), she speaks at various colleges and universities, Powell's believes in global citizenship, loves travel, beautiful beaches and is a practitioner of gratitude.

Naya’s mission is to spread life-giving services to the world and empower others to live their most passionate lives on purpose...*wholistically!

(*wholistically - a focus on the well-being of one's whole self)