Nicki Keohohou, Co-Founder & Partner in Charge of Marketing For DSWA,( Direct Selling Women's Alliance) . Co-Founder & Partner in Charge of Marketing, Keohohou began her career as a teacher and coach, which naturally led her to a career in direct selling that has spanned more than 30 years. Having built a successful organization from the ground up, Nicki's experience as a leading distributor helped her develop a deep love for the profession and a keen understanding of the challenges and joys of building a thriving organization. With her heart set on contributing further to the profession, Nicki entered the corporate field, serving on the executive teams of many top direct selling companies throughout the world. This then lead her to establish her own consulting & training firm through which she has trained thousands of direct sellers worldwide. Nicki's passion for startups prompted her to serve on the founding teams of numerous companies and organizations within the industry. She brings expertise in the areas of concept development, implementation, marketing and operations, all of which she now brings to the DSWA. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Education, and her teacher's certification from Central Washington State University. Nicki was recently named as one of the top 25 Female Executives in the State of Hawaii and was listed as one of the top 30 Female Entrepreneurs in America. Nicki now lives in beautiful Hawaii with her husband, Saffery, of 33 years. Her greatest joys are serving others and spending time with her two grown children, Dane and Gracanne.