A Communicator, Author, and Founder of Narrativa Consulting.

Nicole Stephenson, IOM is a dynamic communicator, author, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and organizations redefine success and step confidently into their full potential.

Her career began at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, where she entered the workforce during the 2008 financial crisis and quickly distinguished herself across the newsroom and marketing departments. She helped shape the station's first digital marketing role — launching its Facebook presence when social media was still emerging — and rose to become Marketing Director at 22, the youngest woman and only female director among senior leaders.

Her path then led her to The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, where she initially joined as an assistant through a mentorship connection and quickly advanced to become Executive Director of the Society of Professional Women. Over a decade in that role, she led transformative programming, hosted high-profile speakers, and built a thriving community focused on advancing women in leadership.

She spent three years writing her debut book, Unapologetic: Boldly Lead the Life and Career You Deserve, a powerful exploration of how women can overcome self-doubt through mentorship, sponsorship, and skill-building.

Today, as Founder of Narrativa Consulting and a Lecturer in the Wharton Communication Program at the University of Pennsylvania, she empowers leaders, teams, and emerging professionals to communicate with clarity and lead with authenticity. She also serves on the board of Girls Spark.