Expert Networking Notes | February 11, 2026

Feb 11

Facilitated by Olivia Howell & Jenny Dreizen | Team Fresh Starts

Fresh Starts Links Shared

Divorce Guide Magazine Features
https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/divorce-guide-magazine-expert-features
Article Submission (blog + possible magazine pull)
https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/expert-article-submission-form
Submit Your Book
https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/submit-your-book

2026-02-11 — Clean Recap (intros + key info, no side chat)

Bridget Borel, CFP® (Clairwell Financial Planning LLC)

Bridget shared her bio + links:
Founder, Financial Advisor; Based in Annapolis, MD, nationwide reach. Focus: helping clients reach a divorce settlement agreement and rebuild through proactive planning aligned with values/purpose.
Email: bridget@clairwellfp.com
Website: clairwellfp.com
Instagram: clairwellfp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bridget.Clairwell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-borel-44177240/
Bridget announced a virtual book discussion series (Awake by Jen Hatmaker), co-hosted with a local therapist:
Thursdays March 5, 12, and 19, 7:00–8:15 PM ET (registration details coming next week)
Jenny asked Bridget to share the event here for listing: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/expert-public-events

David Fein, Esq. (Fein Legal Solutions, LLC / The Law Office of David Fein)

Jill Kaufman (Therapist, Divorce Coach & Co-parenting Expert)

Lisa McNally (Optimal Divorce Solutions)

Certified Divorce Mediator • Certified Divorce Coach® • CDFA® • Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert®
Schedules a 1:1 (for professional connections only): https://calendly.com/lisamcnallyscalendar/fsr-one-on-one-member-meeting
Website: https://optimaldivorcesolutions.com

Kristen M. Ploetz (KMP Coaching LLC) — CDC Certified Divorce Coach

Website: https://kmpcoachingllc.com
Email: kristen@kmpcoachingllc.com
Specialty: women contemplating/going through divorce after long-term marriage; midlife women coming out as LGBTQ+ while married to men; mediation strategy planning; role transitions (professional/caretaking).
Services: 1:1 virtual coaching; decision-making, communication strategies, organization, post-divorce logistics aligned with client values/goals.
Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/boston-area-women-in-midlife-divorce-support-group/
Kristen requested guidance on newsletters (dos/don’ts, tips/tricks) for clients/general public.

Maria Natapov (BeH2O Co-Parenting & Stepparenting Coach / Synergistic Stepparenting)

Donna Cates (Money Matters Wealth Solutions)

CDFA®, CRPC®
Phone: (908) 955-0077 ext 307
Website: moneymatterswealth.com
Email: donna@wwbpartners.com
Scheduling link: meetwithdonnacates.as.me
Jenny shared Donna’s event video: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/public-videos/v/divorce-money-what-you-must-do-financially-before-you-file

Renee Coleman, CDLP (Divorce Mortgage Planning of New England)

Website: https://www.dmpne.com
Specializes in marital home + mortgage decisions in divorce; bridges legal/emotional/financial aspects; helps avoid costly mistakes.
Book: www.calendly.com/renee-dmpne

Robyn Gaillard (My Way Om)

Lyerly Spongberg (Certified ADR Divorce Coach)

Kristina St. Cyr (CDC Certified Divorce Coach)

Based in Stoughton, MA; works virtually
Focus: women balancing careers + families while divorcing; prioritizing wellbeing, co-parenting confidently, and achieving emotional/financial stability.
Email: kristina@kristinastcyrcoaching.com
Book a call: https://kristinastcyrcoaching.as.me/virtualcoffeechat30
Shared offers/resources: “The Divorce Roadmap” + “Divorce Prep Accelerator Day”

Tracy D. Galloway, Esq., M.A. (Galloway Law & Consulting)

Address: 108 Williams Street, Wrentham, MA 02093-1828
Phone: 508-631-5702 (cell)
Email: ATTORNEYGALLOWAY@GMAIL.COM
Also referenced: “The Divorce Bootcamp” website; Tracy Galloway website; Instagram/YouTube (links not provided)

Erin Snow (Seacoast Listening Lounge)

Website: seacoastlisteninglounge.com
Phone: 603 420 2725
Location: Hampton, NH and virtually
Instagram: @seacoastlisteninglounge
Jenny shared Erin’s event link: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/public-event/whenyourfriendsays

Elana Hoffman

Oona Metz

Ron Platt (NASDF.org) + Support Insured

Ron shared: “Support Insured guarantees the continuation of child support and alimony payments for up to one year if the payor dies, becomes disabled, involuntarily unemployed, or has to declare a business bankruptcy.”
Link: https://www.1enrollment.com/information/product.cfm?page=48356&id=878397

Genevieve Dreizen