_____ ABOUT
The Magnolia Philosophy
The Magnolia Solution was founded on one belief: leaders deserve a trusted partner who can see the whole picture - strategy, operations, finances, and the human side of leadership.
Like the magnolia - enduring, resilient, and extraordinary - we help leaders bloom in every season. Our integrated approach combines decades of executive experience with a genuine passion for human potential.
Integrity First
We say what needs to be said - with care, honesty and respect - because leaders deserve truth over comfort.
Whole-Person Leadership
We develop the leader, not just the role. Emotional Intelligence, presence, and purpose matter as much as strategy.
Women Advancing Women
We are committed to creating spaces where executive women rise, connect, and support one another.
Results That Endure
Our success is measured by the impact that endures long after our engagement ends.
____ OUR TEAM
At The Magnolia Solution, leaders get something rare: the strategic depth to build healthy organizations and the relational expertise to lead them well.
Arica Kunkel
Co-Founder, Coach & Speaker
Arica is a leadership consultant, speaker, and performance coach who helps organizations unlock growth by developing people, strengthening relationships, and aligning talent with strategy. With a career spanning medical device sales, direct sales leadership and executive coaching, Arica brings a results-driven yet deeply relational approach to leadership and organizational development.
Lynsey Yokum MBA
Co-Founder, Consultant & Coach
Lynsey is a seasoned business & leadership development consultant, fractional CFO and speaker with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of finance, leadership, and organizational transformation. As a catalyst for change and trusted strategic partner, she equips executives and leadership teams to grow with intention, align vision with strategy, and lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Randi Beranek
Director of Client Experience & Success
Randi is a natural connector and pattern-recognizer who is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, understood, and empowered to show up authentically. She brings a people-first lens to everything she does, believing that real growth start with authenticity, not perfection. She has a deep desire for connection, collaboration and meaningful impact - leading her to the work she does today