Her given name, Nafije (Naa-fee-ya) means the Creator of Good and this is her purpose in life. Founder of Shining Stars Connect, Nafije leads a successful Life/Business coaching practice working with clients locally and remotely. She empowers her clients to design and achieve success in life, using her skills as a certified Life Coach, helping them to master leadership and time management skills. Nafije designed the 4S (Shining Stars Success System) which is a comprehensive course for time and stress management.  The course also consists of a life planner/organizer and it is a vital tool her clients utilize to increase productivity and balance, both at home and at work. Devoting attention and developing others to stay focused and motivated toward creating and executing a plan for a successful life has always been a passion for Nafije. In her twenties, Nafije’s personal plan for her successful life was altered when she had to leave everything behind, including most of her family, due to war in her homeland. She came to the U.S.A. as a refugee and launched a new plan beginning with learning English. Working to make a living while attending college were a few of the challenges the new life presented. Nafije now has a degree in Human Resources Development.  After many years working in corporate America, Nafije created a new plan for herself and opened her own consulting business. Now she coaches and trains aspiring shining stars while also pursuing her goals as a mom, wife and graduate student studying cognitive science.