Marlene Nurick is the Founder of Strategic Management Consulting Group which includes, Akktiv8 , Elev8RetailCX and Crea8Marketing. In 2021 , Marlene formed The Like-Minded Collective - a platform for likeminded women to support and encourage one another. With over 20,000 members the collective is a true testament to Marlene's leadership and mentorship within the industry. Marlene is among Australia and the USA most respected business women, having been presented through her business numerous domestic and international awards in digital marketing, retail, entrepreneurship and business.Her vision is to “do retailing differently”, delivering a unique customer experience based on the “in your shoes ” philosophy.Retail Consultants Group was created in 2017 to grow young retail brands using their expertise and solid back end. Since its inception , over 20 brands, and counting have joined which continue to grow year on year.Based in Sydney, Australia , Marlene is a mother of three girls and advocate for a healthy lifestyle – she maintains a five-day-a-week yoga and pilates practice and loves the beach. Marlene is the face behind the platform - The LikeMinded Collective , with over 20000 women globally as members. Marlene continues to invest her time into the development and growth of younger women and is passionate about seeing others achieve . Applications are now open for Next Step Retreat www.thelikemindedcollective.com