Cheryl Marks Young is the founder of Creative Blueprints and the Creative Blueprint Process. She is a master connector, leader, author, national speaker, professional coach, entrepreneur, board member, and former senior non-profit executive.
Over the years, Cheryl has had many careers, including matchmaker, adventure trav eler and guide, hiking guide, dating coach, jewelry designer, entrepreneur, coffee fanatic, story teller and so much more.
Cheryl enjoys helping individuals, entrepreneurs and organizations define, design, and achieve their fullest potential. She works with her clients to help them energize and balance their busy lives, deepen their personal connections, and establish passion and purpose in their lives and work.
She is the author of many articles and speaks to organizations and individuals across the United States on various topics, including business acumen, relationships, motherhood, leadership, strategic communication and work/life balance.
As mother to two adorable severe food-allergy kids, Cheryl is a fierce food-allergy awareness advocate. This has led her to develop a line of allergy-friendly skincare products for her children and she is happy to share information with anyone who needs it.
One of Cheryl’s lifelong goals was to set foot on all seven continents. She began this journey single and landed on her last continent with her husband on a trip to Australia.
She now resides with her husband, two children, and all of their travel mementos in New Jersey.