About me
As an award-winning CEO of Utopia Global Wellness, B2B SaaS digital health platform, Naya F. Powell is at the forefront of transforming workplace well-being. By addressing the urgent challenges of mental health and burnout, Utopia Global Wellness provides organizations with access to a comprehensive suite of services, on-demand wellness classes, coaching, and customizable workshops, all designed to enhance employees' physical, mental, and emotional health. Utopia GW is a prestigious member of the 2024 Techstars DC class powered by J.P. Morgan and a graduate of Google for Startups Accelerators.
Naya has curated global wellness and social impact retreats for CEOs and leaders in five countries, including the U.S., Belize, Senegal, The Gambia, and Indonesia. She has been recognized among the Top 50 Women Leaders in North Carolina by Women We Admire and featured in CNBC's Women Rising Africa. Her work has also been highlighted in prominent media outlets such as Black Enterprise, The Triangle Business Journal, and WRAL on PBS, among others.
Naya has more than 15 years of global talent and leadership development experience. Organizations such as Google, The NFL, Microsoft, Red Hat/IBM, UnitedHealthcare, Merck, Korn Ferry, Duke University, ESPN, Capital One, Fidelity, Meta, and the International Monetary Fund call on Naya to help them equip their teams and shape their mindful leadership, inclusion, workplace, culture, and wellness strategies.
Powell's educational background includes a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University and certification from the College of Executive Coaching - accredited by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and Rising Spirit Institute of Holistic Health.
Naya believes Utopia Living is giving. She has served on the Daniel Center of Math & Science and The Woman Boss (The Gambia - West Africa) boards and speaks at various colleges and universities.
Naya values global citizenship, and is a lover of giving back, international travel, beautiful beaches, live music, walks, family time; and is also a practitioner of gratitude. She aims to spread life-giving services to the world and empower others to live their most passionate lives on purpose...*wholistically!