Dave Rodriguez is the Executive Director and Founder of Destinyworks INC. He is an author, speaker, consultant and personal coach.
For more than 40 years Dave served as a pastor in churches on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Dave launched Destinyworks in 2020 to help people and organizations discover their unique callings and enhance their personal well-being.
Dave’s education was through the University of Pittsburgh and Moody Theological Seminary in Chicago. He also received an honorary doctorate from Taylor University.
Dave has been happily married to Penny for 45 years. He loves and is proud of his adult children and is especially fond of his grandkids! When not coaching, writing or speaking you’ll likely find Dave enjoying music of all kinds or indulging in his hobby of cooking.
Tajuana Thewlies is a visionary entrepreneur and Destiny Coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations discover their purpose. Her journey began in Mrs. Walton’s kindergarten class, where she first felt the impact of teaching and creativity, planting the seed for her lifelong purpose.
Tajuana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development. Her 29 years at the Rolls-Royce Corporation, includes her role of UAW Trainer for the past 27 years.
Throughout her career, Tajuana has consistently followed her passion for teaching and creativity. In 2011, she created and launched Mimosa and a Masterpiece, an innovative paint and sip studio that combined creativity with self-discovery as the path to personal growth.
In 2013, she earned her certification as a Life and Executive Coach, furthering her passion for helping others grow. Her thirst for knowledge and growth continued through the Zarvos Leadership and Coaching Training and a two-year Personal Development Program with the Iyanla Vanzant Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development.
In 2024, after completing the Calling Quilt at Destinyworks, Tajuana fully embraced her calling as a Destiny Coach, guiding individuals and organizations in discovering their purpose and making the world a better place to live.