Our Origin Story
Once upon a time… a small men’s mastermind group was formed for entrepreneurs who wanted to focus on personal growth and abundance. It was and is still called GoBundance. It’s thriving and has grown into a tremendously successful organization and so we’ll refer to it in the present tense. They travel and have amazing adventures, form bonds and lasting relationships with their fellow members, increase their net worth and horizontal income streams while also increasing their overall joy and fulfillment.
Many women asked if they could join but were told that they were a men’s only group. In June of 2015 however, they started envisioning a version of GoBundance for women. Led by Tim Rhode, one of the founders of GoBundance, and Mark Yegge, a former member, they invited a dozen or so women to learn about and create a version of a female GoBundance. In October 2015, we launched with 7 Founding Mothers - Ellen Smith Eaton, Patty Contenta, Wendy Starr, Sam Cullinane, Cheryl Freeman, Nicole Dufala, and Nickel Johnson and of course our two Founding Fathers - Tim & Mark.
We invited guests to our first real trip held in Cancun, Mexico in January of 2016 and it was an awesome adventure, but not long after, it became clear that men helping to lead a women’s group was incongruent. The Founding Mothers and GoBundance decided to amicably part ways. (Ask us more about this, it’s quite funny).
Symmetry7 was officially born in March of 2016 by the 7 Founding Mothers.
The name arose from the intention of creating balance within our 7 Core Values, combined with having 7 Founding Mothers, and the representation of the number 7 with qualities such as luck, exploration, wholeness, intuition and wisdom.
We took the best things we learned from GoBundance and sprinkled in our own feminine magic. We designed our own special way of running intimate, life altering events that always contain a bit of adventure. We devised a structure for our bi-weekly calls and we established what we now call our Sistering Partners; a way for our members to connect regularly and provide support, friendship, and/or accountability.
Our organization is more of a circle than a hierarchy. Sam and Yoko are simply organizers and facilitators of the magic created by the symbiosis of each and every member. To date, we have completed over thirty different events all over the United States as well as a few events in Canada and Mexico.
We are stronger than ever. We are so dedicated to our mission to create a world where women love and revere themselves and each other as powerful, sacred beings who share their unique gifts with the world, supported by courage and faith from sisterhood. We can no longer imagine our lives without a place for increased camaraderie, trust, vulnerability, joy, and fun with a pretty diverse mix of humans. Won’t you join us?
And may we all live Happily Ever After …
Leadership Team
Advisory Board
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Sam is a Jill of all trades.
Professionally, she began her career climbing corporate ladders to achieve the rank of Chief of Staff to the President of an international five billion dollar company with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Eventually she took to entrepreneurial endeavors - starting a few businesses and then joining her husband to build and sell his largest business. She currently serves as the CFO of a number of small companies and as a financial advisor for a $1 Billion private equity fund called The New Myths Film Fund dedicated to supporting female-identifying filmmakers to tell new stories that empower women.
Sam believes love is the meaning of life and to this end has become an expert in sex and long-term romantic relationships. She has been married for nearly three decades to her husband Patrick and they have four grown children and two grandchildren. Together they co-authored the book Marriage: From Miserable to Magnificent and co-hosted The Not-So Perfect Couple podcast. They also host retreats for couples in beautiful international locations each year. Sam is also a TEDx speaker on the topic of sex and libidos in relationships (Sex: The New Wonder Drug).
Sam’s passion and purpose in life, in-line with spreading her message of love, is to change the way the world sees women - first and foremost by changing how women see themselves. To this end she is one of the Founding Mothers of Symmetry7, a Mistressmind (feminine version of Mastermind) for female-identifying humans, which was started in March of 2016. She is also a songwriter and is currently writing a musical that focuses on the sexual evolution of women called Pussy.
Sam is an outdoor and nature junky and loves adventure. She lives in the middle of nowhere Utah so she can hike the redrock desert everyday. She also loves backpacking, camping, canyoneering, surfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling and a great sci-fi horror film.
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Meet Yoko Kasai, Originally from Japan , Yoko adores the Bay Area for its nature, diversity, food, and weather. Outside work, she embraces personal challenges – from triathlons to ultramarathons. Presently, Yoko explores ceramics, meditation, and yoga, living in San Rafael, CA with her cute husband Rick and their loyal dog, Con-Man. Their son is on his journey to adulting in San Diego, pursuing a sports career.
Yoko's passion lies in nurturing women's growth and fostering collaborative environments. As co-owner of Symmetry7, a women's Mastermind group, she actively supports and empowers women for a fulfilling life.
Beyond Symmetry7 Yoko holds influential roles in real estate leadership, including President of Marin Association of REALTORS and Director of California Association of REALTORS, Yoko is a force to be reckoned with. Recognized as MAR® 2020 REALTOR® of the Year, her dedication to client advocacy is truly commendable.
Yoko wears many hats! She's a Founder and Chef of AYYA Food; Pop Up Dinners with Friends, creating delightful dining experiences in the local community. Recently, AYYA Food hosted a fundraiser pop-up dinner for JaxFund, aiding Ukraine.
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Theresa Calantoni is a dynamic real estate entrepreneur based in her hometown of Bethlehem, PA, where she resides with her husband, John J. Waldron. The youngest of three siblings, Theresa launched her career in real estate at just 18. Over the years, she has evolved into a leader in the industry and her community, playing a key role in building one of the largest residential real estate offices in the Lehigh Valley.
In addition to her real estate ventures, Theresa is passionate about investing in real estate-related startups and actively manages her own development portfolio. Her entrepreneurial spirit drives her to explore innovative opportunities within the industry.
When she’s not closing deals or spending time with friends and family, you can find Theresa on the golf course. She is an avid golfer and also cherishes her summer getaways with John at their beach house in New Jersey and winters trips at their home in Florida.
Theresa joined the Symmetry7 tribe in 2016, a community that fuels her passion for personal growth and fosters connections with fellow professionals. She is excited to continue collaborating and sharing insights with like-minded individuals in the network.
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Natasha Keck is a former engineer turned real estate investor and hard money lender. She's a mom of two teenage daughters and wife to an electrical engineer and entrepreneur living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her happy place is in front of a spreadsheet, reading, or snuggling with a purring cat.
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Carol, and her husband Richard, live in the Seattle and Phoenix areas. They keep active with their 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
She retired in 2022 after owning her insurance & financial services business for 28 years.
When she isn’t working, her passion is travel, mentoring girls & women and personal growth. She loves to experience new cultures, food and wine.
Carol joined Symmetry 7 in 2021 and joyfully states that it has been a life-changing experience for her.
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