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Alicia Marcos Birong
Alicia is the founder and owner of "Changing the Chatter: Celebrating ChatterGirls" and "Guided Choices".With a passion for improving and empowering the lives of individuals of all ages, she has wo...view moreAlicia is the founder and owner of "Changing the Chatter: Celebrating ChatterGirls" and "Guided Choices".With a passion for improving and empowering the lives of individuals of all ages, she has worked with children and adults for over 30 years as a life coach, therapist and hypnotherapist. Alicia holds a master’s degree in counseling from Loyola University in Chicago.Throughout her career, Alicia has worked in the nonprofit arena, the business community, and the Catholic Church. She also teaches pediatric hypnotherapy at conferences and to therapists in the Chicago area, has published various articles, and has presented the topic to both national and international audiences.Alicia started "Changing the Chatter: Celebrating ChatterGirls" in 2013 to help young girls between the ages of 8 and 14 deal with social pressures and self-esteem issues. The goal today is to spread the message across the nation so young girls will have the tools they need to be stronger, more confident young women. In acknowledgement of "Changing the Chatter: Celebrating ChatterGirls", Shaw Media awarded Alicia with a Hometown Heroes Award, given to residents who have made a marked contribution to their community.Alicia resides in the Chicago area with her husband, Bill. She is the mother of two successful, grown children, and also is a proud grandmother.view less