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As a Benefits Consultant for over 20 years, Barbara recognized the impact our lifestyles had on healthcare costs and our
personal well-being. After overcoming her own battles with an unhealthy lifestyle, she decided to focus her career on helping
others improve the quality of their lives.

In 2002 she wrote the book, The Pizza and Ice Cream Diet, revealing the myths, lies and deceptions of the food and diet
industry. Barbara's second book, Find Your Balance in an Out of Balance World, outlines her common sense philosophy
for helping people achieve lifestyle balance in spite of our hectic lives.

By combining her knowledge of healthcare cost containment, Human Resources and wellness initiatives, her business,
barbMotivates, is dedicated to improving the health and productivity of a company's workforce - particularly those who are at
highest risk for claims and most resistant to change their behaviors.

In 2010, she co-created a Corporate Lifestyle Coach Training Program to teach her effective philosophy of achieving
sustainable lifestyle change to other wellness professionals in the industry.

As a Motivational Speaker, Barbara delivers a simple, relatable and achievable message that entertains
and inspires. She also offers on-site cooking shows to demonstrate how to easily prepare economical, healthier meals in 20
minutes or less. She also provides Workplace Wellness education to employers and Employee Benefit Consultants.

Barbara serves on the Advisory Board of Allegeant Accountable Care Solutions, a nationwide leader in Population Risk
Management. Her resume includes radio and television interviews, various publications and speaking presentations to
employers, organizations and workshops. She resides in Charlotte, NC and is available to speak nationally.