The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative, Inc. 

Newly recruited to lead our fundraising efforts to support the mission of advancing oral health equity in Connecticut. I take a relational approach to development, building genuine connections with donors, partners, and community members.

Development Manager

Journaling for Growth

Chief Journaling Officer

CT Library Consortium

Community builder for librarians. First to fill the role of Events & Special Projects Manager for statewide membership collaborative serving ~1,000 Connecticut libraries. 

Known for my personal brand of magic - creating spaces where members felt safe to learn and grow, turning nebulous ideas into concrete programs and services, and planning and executing events so fun they didn't feel like work - I helped members of our community feel seen, heard, and valued, and provided opportunities for them to build skills to better serve their communities. 

Known for being an innovative thinker who imagines creative solutions to problems, often anticipating needs before they arose, I instigated moving our Roundtable program virtual in early 2020, teaching members to use Zoom and modeled how to run an effective meeting. (Librarians went on to use what they learned here to put on programs for their own communities.)

I partnered with the Connecticut Storytelling Center to launch a storytelling training workshop series for librarians. I conceptualized and executed three different vendor expo models, all of which were wildly successful. And I established a new Program Directory to connect libraries with performers and workshop providers. 

I led the national Take Your Child to the Library Day initiative, serving as project manager, growing the program in visibility through projects such as the creation of both community-centric and librarian-centric websites, speaking at the Public Library Association Conference in April 2024, and publishing an article in Public Libraries Magazine in Summer 2024. I partnered with EveryLibrary to create Advocacy Training webinar series to build capacity among children's librarians, and established State Ambassador program to build support and visibility nationwide. I partnered with Demco to create a line of promotional products for TYCLD 2025.

Events and Special Projects Manager

Northwest Village School

I was selected as the first certified library media specialist at this therapeutic day school for special education students ages 4-21.  

Tasked with creating our library media program, I transformed a humble bookroom into a vibrant library ecosystem welcoming and accessible to students of all ages and our teachers and support staff. 

I implemented a new library automation software system, replacing the traditional card catalog, revamped our entire collection of materials, assessing gaps for each section and curating age-appropriate resources, and established new collections of both print and digital resources. 

As the designer of library, information and research, and technology skills curricula that I delivered to students, I was part of our teaching team, delivering instruction to students, facilitating professional development for teachers and support staff, and collaborated with teachers on technology integration and co-teaching classes. 

I created safe and welcoming spaces for all of our students, differentiating instruction, employing de-escalation strategies as needed, and building strong relationships with our learners and instructors. 

I had the joy of surprising and delighting students and staff by instituting school literacy events including annual Read Across America celebrations, coordinated external speakers, and introduced graphic novel collection (our most popular and widely circulated school collection).

Library Media Specialist

Avon Free Public Library

As part of our children's services team, I had the amazing privilege of supporting children and families who came to the library.

While on desk, I assisted children and families with navigation of library materials, equipment and resources; provided readers’ advisory services, connecting readers with engaging materials.

I executed original programming for children including reader’s theater workshops, family thank you letter writing, and thematic creative programs connected to the Amazing Castle™ installation. 

I partnered with Teen Librarian on Book Buddies program pairing elementary school students with middle and high school students to foster reading skills.

And I brought my skills from my experience at Northwest Village School to tactfully manage challenging patrons (i.e. high energy and or poor in-library behavior) resulting in reduction of risk behaviors in the library.

Children's Library Specialist

Self-Employed

Family Sabbatical

Ketchum

At Ketchum (formerly Capital Strategies), I worked with associations such as the North Carolina Economic Developers' Association and NC Go! on events (meetings, conferences, legislative days), editing newsletters, and providing member support. I helped develop communications plans for organizations such as Junior League of Raleigh.

Project Coordinator

Journaling is one of the simplest, most beneficial habits you can use to create the life you want to live. 

And yet something is keeping you from it. 

Whether you’re completely new to journaling and don’t know where to start, you’ve journaled some but not found what works for you yet, or you’re a seasoned journaler looking for new ways to infuse your journaling with energy to get the results you want, I can help. 

✍️Why work with me?
If you were going to do it on your own, you would have by now. The information is out there. But you haven’t figured out how to make it work for you yet. And that’s okay. I love getting to help folks just like you create journaling practices that help you reach your goals. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. We start with you, what you want to achieve, and find simple, sustainable ways to make it happen. 

✍️How to work together
If you need:
🌱A LITTLE BIT OF SUPPORT, check out my curated journal prompt collections through my Substack newsletter. At just $8/month, you’ll receive a daily journal prompt designed to help you get to know and love yourself a little bit better AND solve the problem of not knowing what to write about. (journalingforgrowth.substack.com)

🍀MORE SUPPORT, we'll work together to create your bespoke journaling practice that aligns with your personal growth journey. It’s all about you and what you need to grow. And it starts with a conversation. (tidycal.com/amandastern/strategy-call)

✨ Beyond Journaling—Event Planning & Community Building
Along with my passion for journaling, I bring years of experience as a community builder, event planner, and facilitator. I thrive on creating spaces where people can show up as their true, authentic selves and have real conversations that spark connection, growth, and impact. Whether it’s a small gathering or a large-scale event, I specialize in curating experiences that foster meaningful connections and create positive change. If your organization or mission-driven nonprofit needs someone to plan and facilitate events or build a thriving community, let's talk about how we can make it happen.

✍️ About Me
I’ve been journaling since I was an angsty teenager, and it's my go-to tool for learning and growth. I've used it to uncover what I truly want, make plans to go after it, hold myself accountable, and celebrate success, all while creating a life I don’t want a vacation from. When I’m not journaling, you can find me with my nose in a book, puttering in my garden, laughing with my family, and trying to decide what to make for dinner again tonight.

Amanda Stern ✍️

Meena - The Empowered Woman 🦋

Strong & Shine

I work with entrepreneurs and C-level executives and help them: 

• Amplify their voice and their personal brand. 
• Create marketing plans and strategies to 10X their revenue.
• Optimize their business and capitalize on existing business through partnerships and innovative initiatives. 
• Create a clear action plan and timelines to achieve those goals.

Chief Executive Officer

LinkNet

•	Revolutionized television business and achieved 5-year target in 1 year.
•	Managed content portfolio of 25M USD.
•	Created innovative strategies aligned with company's business vision by overhauling television line up and driving Video on Demand initiatives. This includes proactively gathering and analyzing historical data, planning and proposing "never been done before" strategies and negotiating unprecedented deals.
•	Creatively optimized marketing by leveraging on existing partnerships to raise marketing budget of 500k in 3 weeks. Drove new marketing campaigns to boost sales and deliver win-win for company and partners.
•	Revamped digital marketing by driving B2C marketing initiatives and created targeted marketing campaigns that built and increased marketing awareness by 200%.
•	Became a "go-to-person" for special projects in relation to group synergy and partnerships.

Chief Marketing & Content Officer (EVP) 

Global Finance International

•	Grew sales and boosted profits by 300% within 6 months.
•	Analyzed current business assets and marketing plans to revamp business.
•	Drove business sales to boost revenue.
•	Re-evaluated marketing plans, cut down marketing spend that didn't deliver ROI and created new marketing initiatives.
•	Examined P&L of the 130 outlets of laundry business individually to evaluate revenue potential and costs. Implemented strategies that boosted sales, decreased spending and improve brand image and customer satisfaction.
•	Optimized 300-person sales team by re-educating and retraining staff on regular basis.
•	Revamped in person sales method, introduced new customer service initiatives and upsells that contributed to company's bottom-line.

EVP, Sales & Marketing

YCAB Foundation

•	Transformed positioning of nonprofit from donation based to become self-sustainable by creating fundraising opportunities. Raised US$500,000 in one year.
•	Created new marketing campaign that raised brand awareness and attracted more branding opportunities.
•	Elevated Sponsorship and Marketing by bringing in new partners, collaborators and sponsors to increase funding.
•	Introduced merchandise line to boost revenue and complement brand campaign.
•	Strengthened ties with media and third parties and brought in new ones to extend distribution network (e.g.: for merchandise) and media/public relations (for sponsorship, strategic partners for events and campaigns etc.)
•	Drafted and reviewed contracts in connection with any sponsorship, marketing, business development and merchandising initiatives
•	Spearheaded corporate social responsibility and leveraged on companies and brands to create win-win partnership aligned with vision and mission of both parties.

Managing Director

PT Direct Vision (Astro Indonesia)

•	Successfully launched a children's channel (Ceria) in Indonesia and Malaysia and re-launched youth channel (Xpresi) in Indonesia on Astro platform
•	Rebranded and revolutionized youth channel by positioning it as youth empowerment channel ensuring competitive differentiator vis-a-vie its competitors.
•	Produced highly evolved local shows with were aligned with brand positioning and attracted ready to pay sponsors.
•	In charge of a US$20M budget for programing and production. 
•	Worked on sponsorship packages and collaborated with media agencies.
•	Responsible for legal, public relations, marketing and events.

Senior Vice President,  Business Development

Viacom

Provide business and legal advice for MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 in the Pan Asian region, including India, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Australia.
• Work with the business strategy and finance group on deal structure for new and existing businesses in Pan
Asia (e,g: joint ventures).
• Responsible for distribution/syndication of program agreements across the region.
• Responsible for new media deals (including mobile) under the MTV mobile umbrella which includes licensing
of content and brand licensing.
• Responsible for content and creative related matters (including program acquisition and production deals,
format licensing, key events eg : MTV Asia Awards, MTV Lycra Fashion Awards).
• Responsible for music rights in relation to production and programming of content, including rights and
clearances, deal structure, and liaising with music collecting societies.
• Draft contracts and advice on rights of the company on various matters and liaise with outside counsel on
local law issues and regulatory matters where necessary.

Director/ Business & Legal Affairs 

I help you build your self worth and your net worth 🔥 | Link in featured section l 0 to 7 Figures in 24 Months | Dubbed "Top Negotiator" by Globe Asia I Keynote Speaker | Corporate Trainer

In 2022, there were 2,668 billionaires. 

ONLY 337 were women.

The worst part? 

ONLY 101 of these women were self-made. 

It is time we normalize women building wealth. 

Hi, I'm Meena 🦋

I transitioned from being a lawyer and senior corporate executive to becoming a high-performance coach, speaker, and corporate trainer.

In 2016, when I was at the peak of my corporate career, I experienced a financial loss that turned my world upside down. 

When I hit rock bottom, I knew I only had 2 choices - evolve or stay stuck. 

This led me on a journey of self discovery, and I started learning about how to tap into the unlimited potential of the human mind using evidence-based tools and principles based on neuroscience, epigenetics and quantum physics. 

Within 2 years, I went from 0 to 7 figures. 

Now I am on a mission to empower women to become widely successful at building wealth. 


👉 My clients have achieved remarkable feats under my guidance:

   ✅ Launched and scaled a seven-figure online business

   ✅ Went from debt to a six-month cash reserve in under a year

   ✅ Boosted their revenue by 500%

   ✅ Raised half a million dollars in a single year

   ✅ Left unfulfilling jobs to expand their businesses across 11 countries


👉 By integrating these evidence based tools and principles,, I help you:

   ✨ Rebuild self-worth and boost your net worth

   ✨ Gain clarity on your vision, strategy, and action plan

   ✨ Build a compelling and profitable personal brand

   ✨ Develop a profitable sales, brand, and marketing strategy

   ✨ Maximize revenue opportunities and minimize costs

   ✨ Become an effective leader and the “go-to” expert in your industry


💰 Are you a driven female entrepreneur ready to build wealth?

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                                         Don't hesitate to drop me a DM today!

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Meena Adnani - The Empowered Woman 🦋

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