Meet Our Coaches
Our coaches aren’t just experts—they’re joy guides.
From child-led duos to seasoned educators, each one brings heart, experience, and a deep belief in your capacity to feel good again.
Valenta Encarnacion
Founder & Certified Relationship Coach
Hi, I’m Valenta—certified relationship coach, life coach, mentor, and lifelong advocate for personal transformation. With over 15 years of experience in leadership, crisis response, and personal development, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others navigate change, heal through adversity, and rediscover their strength. My path hasn’t been easy—but it’s what makes my work deeply personal and profoundly real. I’m a wife, a mother to adult children, and someone who has walked through the heartbreak of divorce and the devastating loss of my youngest child. These experiences shattered me—but they also rebuilt me. They taught me what it means to grieve, to grow, and to find purpose again after unimaginable pain. They shaped the way I support others—with empathy, honesty, and deep respect for the strength it takes just to keep going. As a certified relationship coach, I specialize in helping individuals and couples build healthier connections—whether they're healing from past wounds, navigating conflict, or working to rediscover emotional intimacy. My approach is rooted in compassion, clear communication, and empowering you to create relationships that feel safe, honest, and fulfilling. Professionally, I’ve led major disaster recovery efforts with FEMA, helping families rebuild after trauma. At Verizon, I’ve managed high-impact projects, mentoring diverse teams through complex transitions. I hold a B.S. in Psychology, dual MBAs in Project Management and IT Systems, and certifications in Agile coaching and program leadership. Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or a major life transition—I’m here to walk beside you. Together, we’ll find clarity, create a path forward, and help you reclaim the life and relationships you truly deserve. You don’t have to do it alone. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to begin—and I’ll be here to guide you every step of your joy trajectory.
Alexis & Alaina
A Mother-Daughter Happiness Coaching Duo Helping All Ages Find Joy
Alexis Moring, Certified Life & Happiness Coach, brings over 20 years of real-world experience working with FEMA, where she supported individuals and communities through crisis and recovery. Her background in emergency response and emotional resilience shapes her unique coaching style—calm, compassionate, and results-oriented. Alexis believes happiness is not a luxury, but a skill we can all learn to cultivate, especially in tough times. Alaina Morring, also known as "Little Coach Laina," is a vibrant, certified 6-year-old Happiness Coach. With an infectious smile and intuitive wisdom well beyond her years, Alaina connects with children and adults alike through playful guidance, simple truths, and pure-hearted encouragement. She is living proof that joy has no age limit—and neither does coaching! Together, Alexis and Alaina offer Happiness Coaching for All Ages, including: One-on-one coaching for adults and children Family happiness sessions Group workshops and school visits Interactive joy-building activities and play-based coaching Whether you’re seeking more balance, deeper connection, or just a little light in your day, Alexis and Alaina are here to help you rediscover happiness from the inside out.
Leighla & Adalyn
The Playful Joy Coaches
Meet Leighla and Adalyn, an energetic and heart-centered pair of 10-year-old Certified Happiness Coaches who are on a mission to help other kids (and grown-ups too!) discover what makes them smile inside and out. Together, they are known as “The Playful Joy Coaches”—a dynamic duo who use laughter, creativity, and friendship as tools to build confidence, emotional strength, and joyful habits in others. Whether they’re leading a group game, sharing a fun journaling prompt, or guiding a “happy habit challenge,” Leighla and Adalyn make happiness feel natural, empowering, and fun. Their sessions are filled with: Games that teach mindset and confidence Art, movement, and music as emotional tools Honest conversations about big feelings Friendship-based peer support for kids navigating tough stuff With a deep understanding of how it feels to be young in today’s world, Leighla and Adalyn help other children feel seen, heard, and happy—just as they are.
Cristobal Encarnacion
Certified Life Coach | Retired Educator | Lifelong Baseball Coach | M.Ed. in Education
With more than 30 years of experience as a dedicated educator and multi-sport coach, I bring a wealth of wisdom, leadership, and real-life perspective to my work as a certified life coach. As a retired school teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’ve spent my life helping people learn, grow, and push past their limits—both in the classroom and on the field. I continue to coach and play baseball today, driven by the same passion for discipline, teamwork, and joy that defined my career. Coaching isn't just something I did—it's something I live. I believe every season of life brings its own opportunities, and I’m here to help people of all ages navigate theirs with purpose and confidence. I specialize in guiding teens, young adults, and fellow retirees through challenges like transitions, decision-making, self-doubt, and rediscovery. My coaching style blends the structure of a teacher, the heart of a mentor, and the strategy of a lifelong coach. Whether you're a young person seeking direction or someone later in life looking to find fulfillment again, I’m here to help you create your next winning season.
