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About Spark & Rise
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Spark & Rise was born from lived experience and a belief that high performance should never come at the cost of well-being.
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After three decades leading growth and transformation across global organizations, our founder witnessed firsthand how relentless demands, constant change, and the pressure to deliver can erode energy, clarity, and culture — even among the most driven leaders and teams.
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Through integrative health and resilience practices, she rebuilt her own foundation — restoring energy, focus, and purpose. That renewal sparked the creation of Spark & Rise, a leadership and well-being firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations perform at their best without burning out in the process.
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At Spark & Rise, we blend evidence-based coaching, organizational psychology, and holistic wellness to nurture talent, unlock human potential, and drive sustainable performance. Our programs help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, sustain energy, and align around what truly drives results — clarity, connection, energy, and capacity.
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Our mission: To empower people and organizations to live well, lead well, and achieve better results.
“Well-being is the unlock. The reward is sustainable energy to thrive in work, life, and impact.”
About Ilana Abrahams Nolte
Founder & CEO, Spark & Rise Integrative Health, LLC
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Ilana Abrahams Nolte spent 30 years in the fast-paced world of marketing and advertising — leading high-performing teams, driving client success, and growing businesses by 40% or more year over year. But a few years ago, the same drive that fueled her success began to take a toll.
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She hit a wall.
Severe burnout — now recognized by the CDC as a chronic condition — collided with perimenopause, creating a perfect storm. All while leading high-pressure teams, keeping clients happy, and raising her then-16-year-old daughter.
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That moment forced a reset. Ilana began rethinking everything — from how she worked and led, to how she fueled and restored herself. She rebalanced her nutrition, movement, and sleep habits; integrated stress management and mindfulness practices; and sought both medical and hormonal support. Over time, her energy returned and she now feels healthier, more joyful, and more fulfilled than she has in years.
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That transformation inspired Ilana to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), with additional training in menopause and women’s health.
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Now, more passionate than ever about helping high achievers, leaders, and individuals reclaim their health and happiness, Ilana founded Spark & Rise to nurture and heal people at scale working with organizations to boost energy, reduce burnout, and build cultures where people truly thrive.
Ilana’s approach integrates leadership development, organizational psychology, behavioral science, and holistic wellness — empowering others to sustain health, joy, and fulfillment, both personally and professionally.