Strategic Partners
BWP's strategic partners are experts in their respective fields and are offering their unique skills to our members. These organizations drive meaningful change by collaborating with us to provide services and opportunities that support relationship building, professional development, impact-driven initiatives, and wellness objectives. Through their commitment, our strategic partners play a key role in equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed. Together, we create lasting opportunities for growth, leadership, and community impact.
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Pamela Biasca Losada, MS
Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC),
Certified Immersive Guided Meditation & Retreat Facilitator.
Born and raised in Switzerland, Pamela began her journey toward coaching in an unusual way, through a search for organic dark chocolate. Over time, that path unfolded into a career dedicated to human potential. With more than two decades of experience in human behavior, and well-being, she has worked as a psychologist, business owner, coach, speaker, author, and immersive guided
meditation facilitator.
Her expertise lies in emotional well-being, clarity, inner peace, self-confidence, work-life integration, and supporting clients with resilience when navigating transitions, challenges, and high-stakes decisions. She is especially passionate about working with high-achievers, perfectionists, and people-pleasers, those who appear accomplished but often feel drained inside. Through her work, she
helps them reduce overwhelm, gain clarity, strengthen self-trust, and act with confidence.
She holds certifications in Health, Emotional Empowerment, Resilience, Life, Career, Executive, and Immersive Coaching, along with immersive guided meditation facilitation. Beyond individual sessions, she coaches at organizations, leads local and international retreats, and facilitates transformational workshops.
Clients describe her as authentic, motivating, knowledgeable, and calming. Above all, she believes in unlocking the innate potential for change within each person.
Nicole Lerda
Owner, MaxxCole Salon & Skin Spa
Known for her compassionate and emotionally intelligent leadership style, Nicole Lerda spent over 20 years in the highly male-dominated financial services industry before she purchased and launched MaxxCole Salon & Skin Spa. This experience, combined with her professional training and passion for mentoring, made Nicole perfectly poised to assume and enhance the salon’s existing operations and services.
With her extensive background in strategic marketing and business operations, it’s no surprise that the salon not only survived but is thriving and growing. She has tripled revenue and transformed customer service into an impeccable client experience.
As the owner and operator of MaxxCole, LLC, Nicole is the architect behind MaxxCole's commitment to excellence for clients and team members alike.
In 2021 MaxxCole was named the “Women-Owned Small Business of the Year Nicole was recognized as a Pittsburgh Professional Woman of Influence, and Allegheny West Magazine dubbed her an “Influential Leader.”
In 2023, the Better Business Bureau awarded MaxxCole Salon & Skin Spa with an A+ accreditation and in October of 2023, Nicole won the Brave Women Project Pillar Award for Encouragement.
Brittany Onufrak
Health & Fitness
Brittany’s journey has always been grounded in health and fitness. Raised in the industry by parents who owned a gym and hosted bodybuilding shows, she learned early on the power of movement for both body and mind. She earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Point Park University, performing in musical theatre nationwide before shifting her focus to exercise science. Brittany went on to earn a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and built a career as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, exercise physiologist, wellness consultant, and program designer at corporate wellness centers and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Blending her love of performance and wellness, Brittany has led on-camera fitness routines for the Walk at Home program, motivating people to stay active. As a clinical health coach and National Wellness Practitioner, she helps clients uncover the “why” behind their goals, fostering sustainable change.
Now a mother of two, Brittany is passionate about supporting other women—especially moms—on their wellness journeys. She is proud to be part of the Brave Women Project, empowering women to embrace small, impactful steps toward lasting health.
Megan Wollerton
B.S. Business Administration/Marketing, Minor in Psychology - Edinboro University, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and Certified Stress Management, Sleep and Recovery Coach
Megan Wollerton, Owner of Life Force Wellness, is a certified personal trainer, health and nutrition coach, corporate wellness specialist, and positive psychology practitioner. With a B.S. in Business Administration/Marketing and a minor in psychology, she designs engaging wellness programs that support both employees and employers.
After experiencing burnout in the demanding oil and gas industry, Megan shifted her focus to health and well-being. She built programs centered on exercise, nutrition, mental resiliency, and work-life balance—helping clients create healthier lifestyles and companies foster positive cultures. Her mission is to transform workplaces into psychologically safe, less toxic environments where employees can thrive.
At Life Force Wellness LLC, Megan addresses seven key areas of well-being and partners with organizations to boost both happiness and productivity.
Megan also leads BWP’s Pause for Positivity, guiding members to reframe negative thought patterns and overcome mental barriers. All BWP members are invited to attend her sessions and receive a special discount on the Life Force Wellness App to access ongoing tools and community support.
Brave Women Project (BWP) is a nonprofit, community-driven organization focused on fostering a psychologically safe environment and radical support for women's personal and professional growth. Because our mission prioritizes engagement and development over sales-based or recruitment-driven business activities, we have found that BWP’s membership model is not the best fit for individuals whose work is primarily based in network marketing, multi-level marketing (MLM), or downline-based compensation.
We respect and celebrate the many paths women take in business and leadership, including the hard work and success of those in MLM. This policy simply ensures that BWP remains aligned with our mission and the needs of our members.
To uphold the integrity of our mission and ensure a consistent experience for all members, this policy applies to everyone without exceptions. Thank you for respecting this reasoned choice in how we operate.