About us

We are The Working Optimist.

Our team believes workplace wellbeing should be accessible to everyone, and that when others thrive, everyone thrives.

Portrait of Daria Maneche

Co-Founder

Daria Maneche

Before founding The Working Optimist, Daria spent years as a stylist, a career that gave her a front-row seat to how teams collaborate, create, and burn out under pressure. Her studies in Applied Positive Psychology and her coaching certifications revealed the essential role of psychological principles in workplace thriving. She co-founded The Working Optimist to offer accessible, outsourced coaching that equips individuals and teams with practical tools for collaboration, resilience, and purpose.

Portrait of Natalie Stevenson

Co-Founder

Natalie Stevenson

From fashion sets to world music tours to boardrooms, Natalie has always championed people, actors, artists, musicians, and the teams behind the scenes. A creative entrepreneur and leadership specialist, she's led high-performing teams across wellness, media, and real estate. As Co-Founder of UDEA Wellness and The Working Optimist, Natalie blends empathy, commercial savvy, and curiosity to build brands where people thrive.

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