Gloria Smiles — Flourish Within
About Gloria

Hi, I'm Gloria. I was made for this work.

"My journey hasn't been linear — and that's exactly what makes my work powerful."

Entrepreneur. Leadership strategist. Speaker. Coach. Community builder. Multilingual. Mom. And someone who has been in the rooms where decisions are made — and chose to use that access to open doors for others.

My Story

Built from the inside out

"I've built businesses, supported leaders at the highest levels, earned a global award of excellence as a graduate student, and raised a family — all while becoming more myself."

I am a multilingual entrepreneur, leadership strategist, and coach passionate about helping individuals and organizations step into their next level with clarity, confidence, and intention.

I've built my career at the intersection of corporate leadership and entrepreneurship — learning firsthand what it takes to move from idea to execution, and from potential to real, measurable results. I've had the privilege of serving as a six-figure corporate executive business partner inside global organizations including GoldenTree Asset Management, Spectrum of Teaching Styles, and La-Z-Boy — working alongside high-level leaders, including individuals like Thurgood Marshall Jr. — gaining deep insight into leadership, communication, and what organizational excellence actually looks like from the inside.

At the same time, I've built and launched multiple ventures across industries including design, health and beauty, real estate, coaching, and consulting. I understand what it means to start with an idea, navigate uncertainty, and bring a vision to life — and I've helped many others do the same.

I am a proud graduate of Florida International University, where — as a graduate student working at a firm — I earned a Global Award of Excellence in a project competition. That moment confirmed something I'd always believed: excellence isn't a destination. It's a standard you set for yourself, every single day.

I don't just teach theory. I bring lived experience, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of people — because I've been in the work, not just studying it.

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"Success without alignment isn't sustainable. Influence without intention isn't impactful."

— Gloria
The Founder Journey

Four businesses. One vision.

Gloria Smiles has always built things. Each venture a chapter in a story of growth, impact, and turning ideas into reality.

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Chapter One
Gloria Florexil Design
Interior Design

Where it all began. An eye for beauty, space, and experience — crafting environments that make people feel at home in their lives.

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Chapter Two
Glory & Rai
Health & Lifestyle

A health and lifestyle brand rooted in whole wellbeing — body, mind, and spirit — built for women who refuse to put themselves last.

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Chapter Three
490Park
Coworking Space

A curated coworking community for focused, ambitious professionals. Gloria Smiles understood early that environment shapes everything.

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Flourish Within
Coaching · Speaking · Community

The culmination of everything — a brand, a movement, and a community giving high-achieving leaders the language for who they're becoming.

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Global Award
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Global Award of Excellence
Florida International University · Graduate Program
Academic Excellence

Educated at FIU. Recognized globally.

Who I Work With

Leaders across every stage

From college presidents to 7-figure entrepreneurs — Gloria works with driven individuals across every industry. They are defined by one thing: the commitment to grow.

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Fred Gamble
Co-Founder · Taylor & Gamble Sanitation
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Gloria brought structure and clarity to our vision. Her entrepreneurial insight helped us scale with confidence and intention.

Fred Gamble
Co-Founder · Taylor & Gamble Sanitation
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Nick Patel
Real Estate Developer & Investor
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Working with Gloria was a game-changer. I now have a clearer vision for both my personal growth and my team's success.

Nick Patel
Real Estate Developer & Investor
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Dr. Nika Coleman Ferrell
President · Palm Beach State College
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Gloria elevated leadership and communication across our institution — her impact was felt at every level.

Dr. Nika Coleman Ferrell
President · Palm Beach State College
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Oriana Deleon
Director · Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties
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Gloria brought clarity and intentional communication to our nonprofit leadership — purposeful, impactful, and deeply human.

Oriana Deleon
Director · Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties
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Lynn University
Watson Institute · Boca Raton, Florida
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Your presence left an indelible impression. As one scholar shared: "Gloria's career is a true inspiration to the impact I want to make. She is definitely a role model."

Lynn University
Watson Institute · Boca Raton, Florida
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Ian Waite
Award-Winning Founder · Bigger Than Sports
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At the end of the board meeting I asked Gloria's question — "What is our dream worth?" — and it sparked some of the greatest answers I have ever heard from my team.

Ian Waite
Award-Winning Founder · Bigger Than Sports
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Sebastian Perez
7-Figure Airbnb Entrepreneur
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With just a discovery call, I got the clarity I needed for my next step in both business and life. That single conversation changed everything.

Sebastian Perez
7-Figure Airbnb Entrepreneur
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Hazel Surin
Financial Executive · Founder, Hazel Travel & Concierge
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In just 6 months, I went from an idea I had sat on for 20 years to launching a profitable business with returning clients. Gloria made my dream come true.

Hazel Surin
Financial Executive · Founder, Hazel Travel & Concierge
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Coleen LaCosta
Executive Director · Speak Up for Kids
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Your thoughtful approach made a lasting impact. The clarity and compassion you brought — and your ability to surface themes so gracefully — is a real gift.

Coleen LaCosta
Executive Director · Speak Up for Kids
Certifications & Training

Formal training meets real-world depth

Executive Coaching

Certified executive coaching for leaders navigating high-stakes growth and transformation.

Positive Psychology

Certified in positive psychology and goal-setting frameworks for sustainable growth.

John Maxwell Leadership

Certified Maxwell leadership coach — the gold standard in leadership development.

DISC Human Behavior

Certified DISC practitioner in human behavior and communication styles — the language of people.

Personal Development

Certified personal development coach bringing structured, practical transformation strategies.

FIU Global Award of Excellence

Graduate-level global project award — earned while simultaneously working professionally at a firm.

My Approach

Growth isn't about doing more — it's about becoming more aligned.

Whether I'm working with a corporate executive, a founder, a nonprofit director, or an emerging leader — I believe the same truth applies: success without alignment isn't sustainable. And influence without intention isn't impactful.

Clarify your vision — so you stop spinning and start moving
Strengthen your influence — so your presence commands the room
Communicate with intention — so your words do the work
Execute with confidence — so action replaces hesitation
Build a life and career that actually feels like yours
Ready to grow?

Let's build what's next for you.

Whether you're ready for 1:1 coaching, looking to bring Gloria to your stage, or want to explore The Paramount Experience for your team — the conversation starts here.