About Nikki Silvestri

SOCIAL IMPACT STRATEGIES WITH DOSE OF JOY

The world is built on systems that thrive when we shove each other out of the way to get a little more for ourselves. To stay on top, we (usually unintentionally) create chaos in our relationships that disconnect us from ourselves, our family, our friends, and our colleagues – upending our peace and obstructing our success.

In this paradigm, we have an abundance of cordial relationships that sustain our day-to-day but don’t offer the support and nurturing we need to access our power. We need more space for the “real” in our lives – relationships and circumstances that hold the (often messy) truth. It may not feel good, but it’s exponentially powerful.

Nikki Silvestri, CEO, and founder of Soil and Shadow, facilitating training, embodying leadership, and expertise in a professional development workshop.

What do I do?

I help curious, engaged individuals resolve tough relationship dynamics so you can have real, fulfilling relationships that change you and the world. I also help businesses and non-profits design relationship-centered economic and environmental strategies.

My job is to show you how to foster real interconnection and use it to build the bridges that get things done.

Nikki Silvestri , CEO and founder of Soil and Shadow, sharing a joyful moment with a mentee, fostering a supportive and empowering mentorship relationship."

Let's Work Together

For Leaders and Individuals: I’ll help you increase your influence so you can bring about the change you want to see.

For Businesses and Non-Profits: I’ll help you center people within your economic development and environmental strategy work to make your projects and initiatives more successful.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Logos of companies Soil and Shadow has partnered with, highlighting diverse collaborations across industries, including MSNBC, KCET, TEDx, Elle, and Whole Living Paper.

Nikki Silvestri in her element, reflecting on her multifaceted identity as a mother, wife, sci-fi enthusiast, and dynamic leader. As CEO and founder of Soil and Shadow, she champions inclusion and organizational development, drawing inspiration from nature. With a diverse career spanning from the White House to local workshops, Nikki's impact resonates globally.

Who Am I?

Nikki Silvestri is, first and foremost, a mother of two, wife, and sci-fi nerd. Nikki is also a serial non-profit executive director and entrepreneur (currently the CEO and founder of Soil and Shadow), a board member of Greenpeace USA, and an international keynote speaker.

Nikki’s unique approach to inclusion, leadership, and organizational development takes cues from nature, building models of “social fertility” to weave them into a Joy and Impact™ framework. Her work also encourages a rigorous and shame-free approach to acknowledging our societal shadows and blind spots, especially when attempting to balance the triple bottom line (ecology, economy, and equity) in times of uncertainty, climate/health feedback loops, and increasing volatility.

Nikki’s wide-ranging career has taken her from presentations at the White House and negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency to intimate workshops with local businesses and small retail organizing. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including ELLE Magazine’s Gold Award and OxFam America’s Act Local, Think Global Award, and she was named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans.

You can find out more at www.soilandshadow.com

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