NextMe

NextMe is a modern virtual waiting room that makes it simple for the service industry to manage their waitlist and serve more guests. Eliminate long lines and create amazing first impressions, all while saving money on outdated technology.

CEO / Co-Founder

Vault Innovation Group

Vault Innovation Group is an agency focused on building and growing mobile and web businesses through innovation.  We pride ourselves in delivering the entire software development cycles from beginning to end.  This includes research/consulting, user experience design, visual design, branding, development, and post launch services.

Business Development Executive

Shatkin Arbor

Shatkin Arbor, Inc., a futures brokerage and clearing company, provides trading tools and professional services to novice traders and hedge funds in the United States. It provides CBOT on-site trading, execution, and support and training services. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of August 2008, Shatkin Arbor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Macquarie Futures USA Inc.

Analyst

I’m the son of a South Korean immigrant and entrepreneur. My single-parent mother taught me the value of hard work and resilience by involving me in her small dry cleaning and salon business, where I learned the ropes behind the cash register.

My entrepreneurial journey began early. Teaming up with my brother James, we launched our first business offering dog walking services to our mom’s customers. What started as a way to help out quickly turned into a thriving venture, serving 50+ clients and helping our mom pay off school tuition.

In college, my passion for entrepreneurship deepened during my internship as an analyst at the Chicago Board of Trade. Working closely with business owners and entrepreneurs, I saw firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a business, which further fueled my drive.

Today, I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of NextMe, a modern virtual waiting room designed to help the service industry, manage their waitlists and retain more guests. Whether it’s a busy restaurant, a packed event, or a delayed doctor's appointment, NextMe makes the waiting experience seamless so businesses can focus on delighting their customers. Since launching, we’ve been featured in Forbes, The Eater, EventMB, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune for our innovative approach.

I’m also passionate about giving back to the entrepreneurial community. I serve as a mentor at DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and at The Garage, Northwestern University’s hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to dream big and make their mark is something I care deeply about.

John Y.

Executive & Leadership Coach | Organizational Consultant | Adjunct Professor | IFS-Trained Coach | Self-Leadership is a Superpower

What do I do, you ask? Well, let me tell you a little story. 

Short story: 
I help create high-performing organizations by harnessing the power of their people's natural abilities. 

Long story: 
I support growing small and mid-sized companies to create clear people strategies to revolutionize how they do business. Companies I work with create efficiency, increase clarity, cut expenses, increase revenue, and operationalize values to become purposeful in representing their brand to clients and customers. 

💥 Any organization's success is only as strong as the people - and investing in the development of your people is a direct investment in your company 💥 

Long story short: 
By putting people first – you can make more money.

And we all want that. 


The backstory: 
Culture isn’t a buzzword. 

Culture is what people feel when they come to work or buy your product.

And that is 100% based on your people.

And if you aren’t deliberately cultivating your culture – you are letting it create itself. Unchecked.

An unchecked culture can hurt your business.

Creating the right culture by will impact every single aspect of your business.

Every. Single. Aspect.
•	Revenue generation
•	Client retention
•	Client acquisition
•	Marketing
•	Branding
•	Company reputation
•	Employee satisfaction
•	Employee retention
•	Employee acquisition

The only way to create a strong culture is to have a strong people strategy.

Email me larissa@quivetconsulting.com, and let's get rolling!

Focus Impact Areas:

•	Executive Coaching
•     Pre & Post Hire Assessments
•	Team Cohesion Facilitation
•	Manager Training & Development
•	Leadership Development
•	People Strategy Consulting

Larissa Haynes

I’m excited to share something new I’ve been working on: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚, a weekly LinkedIn Live where we slow down long enough actually to see our week.

If you’re anything like most leaders I coach, the week can feel like a sprint,  full of conversations, decisions, emotions, and moments that deserve more attention than they get. By Friday, there’s insight to harvest… but rarely the space to hear it.

That’s what this time is for.

Each Friday, I’ll host a live, end-of-week pause where we reflect on the themes that surfaced in coaching sessions: the patterns, the a-ha’s, the tensions we’re all navigating in different ways. My hope is that you walk away with a little more clarity, a bit of grounding, and a sense of companionship on your leadership journey.

Our first session is coming up next week, and I’d love for you to join me.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚

A few minutes to breathe, reset, and step into the weekend with intention.

Let’s end the week with clarity, together.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

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Sometimes growth isn’t about changing the situation.  It’s about changing the lens.

In leadership (and in life), the stories we tell ourselves about what’s happening shape how we show up.

“I failed” can become “I learned.”
“This is hard” can become “This is growth.”
“I don’t know yet” can become “I’m getting clearer.”

Reframing doesn’t erase the challenge.  It gives you a way to meet it with intention rather than in reaction.

So here’s a gentle challenge for the week:

Notice your next moment of frustration or self-doubt and ask, “What else could be true?” 🌿
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

Sometimes growth isn’t about learning more.  It’s about noticing what’s in the way.

When we slow down long enough to see our own patterns, we create the space for real transformation.

Every pause is a possibility.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

For most leaders, growth isn’t about lack of opportunity. It’s about interference. Not from others, but from within. The mind is a master strategist. 

Open article: When the Mind Gets in the Way: How Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Their Own Growth by Larissa Haynes • 3 min read

When the Mind Gets in the Way: How Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Their Own Growth

Each week in my coaching conversations, I witness leaders navigating big questions: about clarity, courage, boundaries, connection, and the daily work of showing up with intention.

Starting next Friday, I’ll be opening a space here on LinkedIn to pause with those themes.

Nothing polished. Nothing performative.
Just a live, end-of-week moment to reflect on the ideas that shaped the week and the lessons worth carrying forward.

If you’re craving a softer landing at the end of your week — a moment to breathe, notice, and recalibrate — I’d love for you to join me.

Friday Focus with Larissa
Live next Friday.

A few minutes to come home to yourself before you step into the weekend.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

Perfectionism often hides in plain sight: praised, rewarded, and quietly exhausting.

Real excellence isn’t about getting everything right.

 It’s about staying present enough to learn, adapt, and lead with authenticity.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

Perfectionism is one of the most socially accepted forms of self-sabotage in leadership. It wears the right clothes: high standards, attention to deta

Open article: The Saboteur We Reward: Why Perfectionism Still Gets Mistaken for Excellence by Larissa Haynes • 3 min read

The Saboteur We Reward: Why Perfectionism Still Gets Mistaken for Excellence

Happy Thanksgiving, LinkedIn family! 🦃✨

✨ A heartfelt thank you to our clients, whose trust and collaboration drive our success. You make our work meaningful, and your partnership inspires us daily.  

🤝 To all the connections I've made here on LinkedIn—thank you for your insights, support, and shared knowledge. Your influence and thought-provoking interactions enrich my professional life 

May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful moments! 🦃🍂

What are you thankful for this year?

How do leaders unknowingly sabotage their own growth?

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How Do Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Their Own Growth?

As we get closer to the first Friday Focus, I’ve been thinking about how rarely leaders get space for quiet clarity.

So much of leadership happens between the lines — in the pauses, the realizations, the decisions we make when no one is watching.

This new weekly live session is simply an invitation to slow down with me.
To look back at the week, name what mattered, and reconnect to the leader you’re becoming.

No pressure. No performance.
Just a gentle place to land at the end of your week.

I hope you’ll join me this Friday.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

At 1:00 PM ET, I’ll be live for the first Friday Focus — a quiet end-of-week reflection where we’ll explore one meaningful insight from this week’s coaching conversations.

If you’ve felt stretched, rushed, or pulled in many directions lately, this is your reminder that you deserve a few moments to regroup and breathe.

Bring your coffee.
Bring your questions.
Bring your whole self.

I’ll meet you there.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

Leadership would be easier if everything were black-and-white.

But the truth is, most of it happens in the gray: the in-between spaces where clarity takes time and the “right” answer isn’t apparent.

It’s in those moments that your mindset, not your manual, matters most.

How you listen.
How you stay curious.
How you hold space for uncertainty without losing your center.

Instead of rushing to resolve the gray, try staying there a little longer. That’s where wisdom grows. 🌱

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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

Control can look like strength.

It can sound like confidence.
It can even feel like safety.

But underneath, it often hides something quieter: the fear that if we let go, things might fall apart.

The truth is, control can keep things running… but it can also keep people small.

Real power isn’t in holding tighter. It’s in creating space.

Space for others to step up.
Space for trust.
Space for something new to emerge.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

Control is one of leadership’s most misunderstood instincts. We often equate control with strength: with being decisive, reliable, and capable. And in

Open article: Reframing Control: How Positive Intelligence Redefines Power in Leadership by Larissa Haynes • 3 min read

Reframing Control: How Positive Intelligence Redefines Power in Leadership

You don’t need more frameworks.
You need more focus.

Leadership isn’t a checklist. It’s a lens. When the view is cluttered, even small steps feel hard. When it’s clear, direction comes naturally.

Open Aperture helps leaders quiet the noise and reconnect with what matters most.

Explore the program →  https://loom.ly/rGi8ZWg
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

As we move toward year’s end, it’s natural to reflect on where we’ve been and what we’ve learned to see more clearly.

Open Aperture was created for leaders in exactly that space: ready to pause, to reframe, and to lead with renewed perspective.

If you’re feeling the pull toward clarity, this might be your moment.

𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Join the next cohort      →       https://loom.ly/rGi8ZWg
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

Friday Focus with Larissa — A Weekly Leadership Reset

End your week with a moment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

Each Friday, I’ll be going live to unpack one meaningful theme that has surfaced in my coaching conversations throughout the week. These sessions aren’t tutorials or quick fixes.  They’re an invitation to pause, think more deeply, and realign with the leader you’re becoming.

Every episode offers:
A grounded reflection drawn from real coaching work
Insight into the patterns many leaders experience
Practical, human-centered takeaways you can carry into the week ahead
A space to reconnect with your own clarity, compassion, and intention

Whether you’re navigating change, leading a team, or simply trying to show up with more presence in your work, this weekly reset is designed to support you.

Bring your coffee, your curiosity, and your end-of-week exhale.

I’m looking forward to spending this time with you and continuing to build a community grounded in growth, self-awareness, and heart-centered leadership.

Let’s end the week stronger, together.

Jennifer Suarez, Dave Belliveau and 3 other attendees

Real leadership isn’t about control. It’s about perspective.

When we shift our lens, we begin to see the full picture: the people, the patterns, the possibilities.

That’s the heart of Open Aperture: slowing down enough to lead from the inside out.

Because when you see clearly, you lead differently.

Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/rGi8ZWg
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

December has a way of turning up the volume: deadlines, decisions, expectations, planning for a new year. It’s easy to get swept into the rush and forget that clarity rarely comes from speed.

The leaders who thrive in seasons like this aren’t the ones who push harder…

They’re the ones who learn to shift the light: to step back, widen the frame, and create enough space to see what really needs their attention.

This week’s article shares a perspective I hope meets you right where you are:

 🌿 How to find clarity in chaotic seasons
 🌿 Why perspective, not pressure, is what moves us forward
 🌿 And why this moment might hold more possibility than it seems

If you’re navigating a lot right now, this one’s for you.👇
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

December has a way of tightening everything. Deadlines accelerate, priorities collide, energy thins, and leaders feel that familiar tension between wh

Open article: The Leadership Light Shift: Seeing Clarity in a Season of Chaos by Larissa Haynes • 2 min read

The Leadership Light Shift: Seeing Clarity in a Season of Chaos

Most leadership challenges aren’t personal. they’re systemic.

But you can’t shift a system you can’t see.

So much of leadership is learning to zoom out far enough to notice the patterns underneath the problems… the dynamics beneath the dialogue… the stories shaping people’s behavior long before they step into the room.

When you expand your lens, you stop reacting to symptoms and start leading from a deeper, wiser place.

This week’s article is all about what becomes possible when leaders learn to see the whole frame, and why that skill changes everything.

👇 Read the full piece here.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

One of the biggest turning points in a leader’s growth is the moment they stop looking at individual behaviors and start seeing the system those behav

Open article: When You Can See the System, You Can Change It by Larissa Haynes • 2 min read

When You Can See the System, You Can Change It

I’ve seen it so many times: a leader feels stuck in the same cycle - trying to solve new problems with old perspectives.

And then, something shifts. They pause. They step back. They see the situation differently.

And suddenly, what felt tangled starts to make sense.

That moment isn’t magic; it’s awareness.

Open Aperture creates the space for those moments. It’s where leaders come to see themselves and their work through a wider lens, one that brings both light and clarity.

The next cohort starts soon.

𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Join the next cohort →   https://loom.ly/rGi8ZWg
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart — leading from the inside out.

Most leaders don’t need more information.  They need a place to make sense of everything they’ve already learned.

If you’ve read the books, attended the trainings, taken the assessments, and worked with coaches, and you’re still thinking, “Okay… now what?”

You’re not alone.

Open Aperture is that “now what.”   

It’s the space to turn insight into alignment.
Learning into leadership.
Awareness into grounded action.
 
If 2026 is the year you want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and intention, this is your place.

✨ Enrollment now open.
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

A lot of leaders head into the new year with bigger goals.  Fewer feel like they have the space actually to reach them.

Open Aperture is intentionally designed to be that space:  a protected, reflective container where you step out of the noise and back into your own leadership.

No competing voices.

No overwhelming frameworks.

Just room to breathe, reflect, and see what you’ve been missing.

If you’re ready to enter 2026 with clearer thinking and stronger leadership grounding, this community is waiting for you.  https://loom.ly/rGi8ZWg
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Hi, I’m Larissa, founder of Quivet Consulting, and I’m on a mission to help people show up with courage, clarity, and heart, leading from the inside out.

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