Janice Claire DaCosta

Janice Claire DaCosta is a Global Logistics Leader, #1 bestselling author, international speaker, TEDx producer, and Emotional Wealth Authority based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In her professional career, she specializes in navigating complex international logistics operations, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the efficient movement of products across global markets. As Export Logistics Leader at Ketjen Corporation, she brings expertise in supply chain operations, export management, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and team leadership. Beyond corporate leadership, Janice is the Visionary Founder, License Holder, and Lead Curator of TEDxMallardCreek, where she creates platforms for ideas, meaningful conversations, and transformative perspectives. Since launching the initiative in 2025, she has led speaker curation and coaching, event production, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, branding, storytelling, and volunteer leadership. Her work has helped establish TEDxMallardCreek as a platform for diverse voices and ideas within the Charlotte community. Janice is also the author of Pay Yourself First: The Blueprint to Emotional Wealth, a #1 bestselling book that explores responsibility, renewal, and the foundations of emotional wealth. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and leadership, she encourages high achievers to examine the invisible emotional systems influencing how they experience success and challenges. Her philosophy centers on redefining what is possible, commanding the narrative, and creating meaningful conversations that inspire personal growth, leadership, and purposeful action.