Who We Are
Prudence
Co-Founder
Hailing from Zimbabwe and currently based in Portugal, Prudence brings a wealth of experience from her global journey. With 15 years of supporting C-level executives, she now empowers young professionals through innovative programs. She has crafted impactful courses, reaching over 200,000 participants worldwide. As the founder and coach of Executive Assistant Hacks, she shares insights on her blog, Notes to Younger Pru. Known for her cheerful demeanor and constant smile, Prudence brightens spaces and makes learning easy and fun. Outside the office, she enjoys trekking and exploring cultures. She lives on the beautiful island of Madeira with her 17-year-old son.
Nicole
Co-Founder
Nicole is a former silicon valley executive who has worked in edtech and professional development for over 20 years. She has a deep passion for creating programs and tools that help people to grow into their best selves. She has a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and is a certified executive coach. She lives in California with her teenage son and the world’s best pit bull.
Prudence and Nicole first met while creating the Virtual Assistant program for tens of thousands of learners at African Leadership Xcelerator (ALX). They discovered they worked really well together, and over time, a true friendship and sisterhood blossomed. When they finally had the opportunity to actually meet in person, the idea for Flame Lily was born!