As  an award-winning CEO of Topia (formerly 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. Topia is a prestigious member of the 2024 Techstars DC class powered by J.P. Morgan and a graduate of Google for Startups.

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. 

Naya’s educational background includes a B.A. in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University, along with certification from the College of Executive Coaching, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and the Rising Spirit Institute of Holistic Health.

Naya believes that Utopia Living embodies the spirit of giving. She has served on the boards of the Daniel Center for Math & Science and The Woman Boss in The Gambia, West Africa, and frequently speaks at various colleges and universities.

Naya values global citizenship and is passionate about giving back, international travel, beautiful beaches, live music, walks, and family time. As a practitioner of gratitude, she aims to spread life-giving services to the world and empower others to live their most purposeful and passionate lives *wholistically.

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

Coaching Training & Certifications

  • Korn Ferry: KF 360, Leadership Potential, Conscious Inclusion, Power of Choice (PoC), Coaching Accelerator, Emotional Intelligence, Assessments

  • Appreciative Inquiry, Competency & Feedback

  • The Science of Well-being I Yale

  • SHRM: Skills for Inclusive Conversations I Confronting Bias I Option B Building Resilience

  • Assessments: KFPS, KF360, MBTI, FIRO-B, DISC, 360, Strength Finders

ABOUT NAYA FELA POWELL

My Approach

It all begins with elevating our self-awareness. My clients will experience customized coaching sessions that are mapped out by their own core values, goals, and life vision. The “Utopian Life” philosophy is that all areas of one’s life must be in harmony in order for one to truly have peak effectiveness, fulfillment, and balance. This model encompasses accomplishing the desired outcome of the clients: Professional, Spiritual, Financial, Emotional, Physical, Personal, and Relational Life Goals.

 

MY MISSION

My mission is to empower people to live passionately, on purpose, *wholistically - mind, spirit and body!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Elevate your thoughts - elevate your life!