Coaching and Consulting for Intentional Change and Community Impact

Our Services

Our Mission

At Next Flow Strategies, we support members of multicultural communities to flow with intention toward the future they want to create

Through coaching, consulting, and collaborative work, we help individuals and teams to implement intentional changes and move beyond self-doubt by embracing their authentic selves, engaging their communities, and advancing social justice. 

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Flowing Towards Intentional Change

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    Life Coaching

    Through compassionate, practical conversations, Life Coaching at Next Flow Strategies supports individuals in implementing change, reconnecting with their values, and flowing toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

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    Consultancy and Leadership Coaching

    Through a collaborative and strategic approach, Consultancy & Leadership Coaching at Next Flow Strategies supports leaders and teams to strengthen communication, align goals, and implement meaningful change that fosters belonging, development, and sustainable impact.

Meet Nara Muniz

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Founder | Coach & Consultant

Nara Muniz França, Ph.D.

For more than 30 years, my work has been rooted in education, empowerment, and social change—from teaching in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to leading and advising programs at institutions such as UC San Diego.

Through Next Flow Strategies, I support people and communities in moving beyond self-doubt, embracing authenticity, and fostering spaces for meaningful development and social justice.

Learn more about me here

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VISION

Our vision is for members of
multi-cultural communities to feel seen, connected, and empowered to live authentically — creating spaces of belonging and social justice in their work, relationships, and communities.

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VALUES

  •  We believe growth happens when we move with our flow, not against ourselves — embracing change as a natural part of becoming who we are meant to be.

  •  We honor the truth of each person’s story and create spaces where people from multi-cultural backgrounds can show up as their whole selves.

  • We find purpose in the joy of each moment — in its imperfection and its innumerous possibilities.

  •  We commit to equity and collective liberation — supporting individuals and teams to act with courage and compassion in creating fairer systems and empowered communities.

  •  We believe transformation is rooted in community — we grow stronger together through collaboration, shared learning, and mutual care.

Check our Services
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“Nara played an instrumental role in getting our Literacy Liberators program off the ground. She managed every step of the process with professionalism and care. Her genuine connection with applicants helped set a positive tone that carried through the entire program.

Nara’s combination of organization, empathy, and initiative made her an indispensable part of a complex launch that required both precision and people skills.”

-Allison Ohle, Executive Director, DEEP