Los Angeles

Sebastian Naum is the President of Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles (CCLA), leading the organization’s mission to inspire and activate conscious business leaders. He is the host of Conscious Profits Unfiltered, a top 3% globally ranked podcast, where he dives into unfiltered conversations on business, purpose, and impact with industry leaders. As the founder of Go Global Agency, he has worked with over 100 brands, focusing on purpose-driven businesses that create real impact. CCLA is home to his inspiration.

Rocio Villalobos is Vice President of Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles (CCLA) and has been part of the chapter since day one—helping build it from the ground up into one of the most vibrant, forward-thinking communities for purpose-driven business in LA. Over the past decade, she’s helped shape the chapter’s voice, values, and culture—what many now call a true “network of networks.”

She’s also the Founder and Brand Strategist behind Gracely, a creative agency that helps conscious brands level up through sharp strategy, standout design, and serious heart. With 15+ years of experience leading creative teams, Rocio’s all about aligning purpose with performance—and building brands that don’t just look good, but do good.

Lisa Schenk, Ph.D. has over 20 years experience helping leaders, their teams, and their companies thrive. With a mission to make work work, Lisa helps teams build alignment, improve critical interpersonal dynamics, and create and sustain the behaviors that get results. A Ph.D. in Communication and five years at McKinsey & Company, led Lisa to build her consulting business on a foundation of data-driven diagnoses paired with deep understanding of human dynamics and complex systems. She has spent her entire career helping organizations work for people and holds firmly to the belief that by doing business well, we can make the world better.

In his relentless effort to deliver uncommon results, Steven L. Phillips has built an enviable reputation for his senior team consulting focusing on senior leadership off-sites that get results, strategic planning, and executive leadership. He is a sought-after speaker for conferences and organizations worldwide.  Dr. Phillips has helped thousands of individuals and organizations establish new levels of teamwork, transformation, and performance, all specifically targeted toward bottom line results.

Dr. Phillips has extensive experience as a Senior Executive and Organization Development professional. For many years, he served as the SVP Chief Talent Officer for a privately held 1B company with 10,000 employees where he implemented a full suite of human capital management programs designed to ensure a highly skilled and productive workforce. As a consultant, Dr. Phillips has worked with Sr. Executives at such well-known companies as Microsoft, PepsiCo, Viacom, Mattel, Boeing, and many others, helping individuals, teams, and entire organizations successfully implement change. Steve is also well known for his “behind the scenes” executive coaching.  Steve works one-on-one with presidents & CEOs helping them strategize for powerful and successful leadership.

In addition to his executive and consulting activities, Dr. Phillips is a professional speaker.  Steve has been invited to make keynote presentations to many of the world’s most famous companies.  Steve always brings to his audience humor, passion and genuine concern for making positive changes through people at work.  He is a content rich, powerfully charismatic speaker.

Dr. Phillips has also served on the faculties of Purdue University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California.  He has published numerous articles on a variety of topics within the human resources / organization development field, and has presented his research at regional, national and international conventions.  Dr. Phillips has been presented with two prestigious awards from the American Society for Training and Development; one for his outstanding contribution to HRD theory and practice, the second for his multi-year contribution to the cause of customer service within the field.

Dr. Phillips’ best-selling books, The Team-Building Source Book, Teaming Up: Achieving Organizational Transformation, Team-Building for the Future: Beyond the Basics, Team Training: From Start Up to High Performance, and Managing Change:  A Practical Guide For Transforming an Organization are used in corporations throughout the world.

Dr. Phillips currently serves on the Board of Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles. He has also recently completed a rigorous application and certification process and has become a Certified Forum Facilitator for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Dr. Phillips has also served as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization and was the 1994 President for The American Society of Training and Development of Los Angeles.  Dr. Phillips received his Master’s degree in Organizational Communication from Purdue University and his Doctorate from the University of Southern California.

Katrina De Angelis is the Co-Founder of MILO Multifunctional, a personal care company reimagining the CPG industry through regeneration—prioritizing multifunctionality, reducing overconsumption, and restoring integrity not only to how products are made, marketed, and used, but also to the role of business within the broader ecosystem and economy. MILO is building a new standard for personal care—one that reduces waste, restores trust, and centers human and ecological well-being.

Katrina works at the intersection of conscious leadership, systems thinking, and brand strategy—helping founders, teams, and organizations build regenerative brands and cultures from the inside out. Through her consulting and convening work, she supports leaders in designing businesses rooted in value co-creation, collective well-being, and long-term systemic change.

Eva is the founder of ThinkWithAI, a platform that shows business operators and decision-makers how to use AI to think, plan, and execute at a higher level. Previously, Eva worked as a marketing strategist and writer for brands like ConvertKit, Shopify, DigitalMarketer and Zapier. In her previous role as Head of Marketing for a digital agency, she spearheaded campaigns that reactivated over $3M in client leads and played a key role in growing the “Why We Buy” newsletter to 56,000+ subscribers, earning Forbes recognition.

Sarah “Sax” is the founder of Creating Forward Studio, where she helps beauty, wellness, and lifestyle founders launch, grow and scale their business by developing their “Sticky Brand DNA” and “BFF-level” organic marketing strategies that drive sustainable success. With over 25 years of experience in brand development, marketing, and product strategy, she has worked across billion-dollar categories in fashion, beauty, and wellness. From celebrity Kate Hudson to grass-roots first time founders, Sax has shaped brands from concept to scale with a focus on cultivating community, needle-moving partnerships and cohesive brand storytelling.

Kristopher Karuna serves as the Chair of Impact Partnerships for Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles (CCLA), where he acts as a key bridge between the organization and the broader business community. A seasoned executive in Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Kris brings over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, including founding and successfully selling his talent agency to UTA. He later transitioned into the social impact space, helping to grow Avocado Green Brands into a market leader in natural mattresses and home goods, as well as one of the nation’s top sustainable brands. Kris also serves on the Board of B Corp / B Lab LA and is passionate about connecting with conscious businesses and mission-driven entrepreneurs.

Benza Maman is a tech entrepreneur, conscious musician, and co-founder of Leap Year Learning, home to the #1 AI course on Udemy. He also founded Quantum Academy, an education platform that blends business strategy, personal development, and spiritual growth. With a background spanning AI, online education, and sound healing, Benza empowers conscious creators and lightworkers to build businesses that align with both purpose and profit. He brings a regenerative, holistic perspective to the Conscious Capitalism movement.