Our Certified Coaches

  • Pedro LaTorre

    Pedro LaTorre is the founder of Brave Wrk, equipping leaders and coaches to bring purpose and emotional health into a disconnected world. A former baseball prospect, touring musician, and national speaker, he has shared his story with millions across the U.S. Pedro is the author of The Middle Seat and his newest release, The Purpose Mandate. Through Brave Wrk, he has built frameworks that empower others to launch thriving coaching practices and multiply impact where it’s needed most.

  • Jessie LaTorre

    Jessie LaTorre is the co-founder of Brave Wrk and an intricate part of everything created through the movement. Often the idea generator and visioneer, she brings endless creativity and insight to the frameworks that have shaped Brave Wrk’s impact. As a coach, Jessie walks alongside women to help them live from a wholehearted place—both in themselves and in their homes. Her leadership and imagination continue to multiply meaning in the world, making her a vital voice in guiding families and communities toward deeper wholeness.

  • Nathan Self

    Nathan Self is a husband, pastor, and certified Mental Health Coach from Houston, TX, passionate about helping people hear God’s voice and live with freedom. With a background in ministry, teaching, and leadership development, he blends biblical truth, emotional insight, and practical strategy to guide people toward clarity and confidence in their calling. Known for his humor, authenticity, and pastoral heart, Nathan walks alongside others to help them grow into the whole, Spirit-led people God created them to be.

  • Shelli Norvell

    Shelli Norvell is a licensed clinical therapist and certified Brave Wrk coach based in Nashville, TN, dedicated to helping women move from overwhelm and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and peace. In her own counseling practice and through Brave Wrk, she specializes in walking with women who feel stuck and guiding them toward emotional health, steady rhythms, and lasting transformation.

    Her approach is both clinical and compassionate—blending proven therapeutic tools with a deep commitment to the heart. Shelli doesn’t just provide direction, she journeys alongside the women she serves. Passionate about the neuroscience of change, she equips women to shift from cycles of chaos and reactivity into self-leadership, acceptance, and joyful surrender.

    Her greatest joy is seeing women discover that lasting healing and wholeness are possible, and helping them step into the lives God designed them to live.

  • Derek Hoiem

    Derek Hoiem is a certified Brave Wrk coach based out of Seattle, Washington, with a unique background spanning both technology and the arts. As a product designer and manager, he helped shape core features of Microsoft Windows and Visual Studio, holding patents for innovations like the Windows Start Button. In the music industry, he has managed and produced artists responsible for hundreds of millions of streams, Billboard hits, and Apple Music features, while continuing to teach and mentor students in design and creative business.

    With decades of experience leading teams, launching products, and developing artists, Derek brings a rare blend of business insight and creative vision to his coaching. He is passionate about helping people live from a whole heart, guiding them to align their gifts and work with deeper purpose. Whether in business, music, or personal growth, Derek equips others to move beyond burnout and into sustainable impact in every area of life.

  • Miggie Castro

    Miggie Castro is a licensed clinical therapist and certified Brave Wrk coach based in Nashville, TN, with a passion for helping women discover who they truly are and what they are made to do. In both her counseling practice and her work with Brave Wrk, she specializes in guiding women toward clarity, confidence, and purpose—helping them move from self-doubt and uncertainty to living with freedom and conviction.

    Her approach is both clinical and deeply personal—blending professional expertise with genuine compassion. Miggie walks alongside women with honesty and care, creating space for healing, growth, and practical steps forward. She is especially passionate about helping women embrace their God-given identity, step into their calling, and live as wholehearted leaders in their families, work, and communities.

  • Ben Loderhose

    Ben Loderhose is a certified Brave Wrk coach based in South Carolina and Site Director with OneLife, a nine-month Christian discipleship program that helps students grow in faith, experience authentic community, serve others, and travel while earning college credit. He is passionate about walking with young adults as they discover who God has called them to be, equipping them to live with purpose, courage, and conviction. Blending discipleship, leadership development, and real-world application, Ben creates environments where people encounter God in transformative ways and learn how to live out their faith in everyday life.

  • Melissa Gotay

    Melissa Gotay is a Creative Director, Choreographer, Producer, and certified Brave Wrk coach with a passion for the arts and helping people unlock their full potential. She is the founder of Unveiled Productions, a platform dedicated to telling powerful stories and cultivating spaces where artists can thrive. With years of experience directing productions, mentoring performers, and leading creative teams, Melissa brings both vision and heart to her work. Through Brave Wrk, she helps people embrace their identity, step into their calling, and live as whole, courageous creators in their families, communities, and the world.

  • Gio Gotay

    Gio Gotay is the co-founder of Unveiled Productions, a Creative Director, Producer, and certified Brave Wrk coach with a passion for using the arts to inspire and transform lives. He works alongside K-LOVE to create powerful stories that reach audiences across the nation. With a heart for helping people discover their God-given gifts and step into their full potential, Gio brings both excellence and authenticity to everything he does. With years of experience producing live events, developing creative projects, and leading teams, he continues to equip others to embrace their identity, pursue their calling, and bring meaningful impact to their families, communities, and the world.

  • Johnathan Davis

    Johnathan Davis, known as J.D., is the Lead Pastor of Intersection Church in Oregon, Ohio, and a certified Brave Wrk coach. A devoted husband and father, he is passionate about leading both his family and church into greater wholeness and faith. Having done deep work in his own heart, J.D. brings honesty and humility to his leadership, weaving many of the teachings of Brave Wrk into the rhythms of his home and congregation. His heart is to see people encounter God, live free, and build thriving communities rooted in Christ.