Meet Our Life Coaches

Nakia Boston is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a former Division I basketball player at Portland State University whose athletic journey began at just four years old. Having competed through youth sports, high school, state tournaments, national competitions, and Division I basketball, Nakia understands the commitment, pressure, and identity that often become attached to athletic performance.

Skyler Gonzalez is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a former multi-sport athlete whose journey through burnout and stepping away from competitive sport reshaped how she understands performance. With experience in basketball, volleyball, and semi-pro soccer, she now helps athletes reduce pressure, rebuild confidence naturally, and perform at a high level without tying their worth to the outcome.

Ni'Yesha Brown is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a former Division I volleyball player at Alabama State, as well as a Junior College basketball player whose journey through high-level competition taught her the importance of confidence, identity, leadership, and resilience. Through years of athletic success, championship seasons, and personal growth, Ni'Yesha learned that an athlete's value extends far beyond performance and now helps current and former athletes build confidence, navigate pressure, develop structure, and create direction both during and after their athletic careers.

Karrin “Kay” Shriner is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a former collegiate track & field athlete who competed as a sprinter for nearly a decade. Through her experience navigating pressure from others, career-ending injury, and the loss of identity after sport, she now helps current and former athletes rebuild confidence, rediscover who they are, and find direction when their athletic career is no longer there.

Lisa Nico is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a former Tennis, Volleyball, and Class-A Equestrian athlete. Lisa spent years competing at a high level before a debilitating hip condition forced her to make a life-changing decision between pursuing an athletic scholarship and undergoing surgery that ended her athletic career. Through that experience, she developed a deep understanding of resilience, adaptability, and the importance of seeking support during difficult transitions. Today, she helps current and former athletes build confidence, overcome self-doubt, develop structure, and create success beyond competition.

Mario Pharr II is a Life Coach at Sweetwine Enterprises and a collegiate women's basketball coach with experience as a player, mentor, and leader. His athletic journey includes competing in track & field, serving as a member of the NC State Women's Basketball Scout Team, playing professionally in the ABA, TRBL, and CBL, and participating in G-League combines. Through these experiences, Mario developed a deep understanding of discipline, resilience, and the challenges athletes face both on and off the court. Today, he helps current and former athletes build confidence, navigate adversity, develop structure, and create success beyond sport.