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Kanika Raney is an HR Consultant, Executive Coach, Speaker, and International Bestselling Author with more than 20 years of experience transforming talent systems, organizational health, and business capability across Fortune 100 organizations worldwide. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Thrive Ever After® LLC, she partners with leaders and teams to drive growth through strategy, leadership, and culture—creating workplaces where both people and performance thrive.

MEET KANIKA

Founder of Thrive Ever After™

"“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor & some style.”

MAYA ANGELOU

MY FAVORITE QUOTE:

We champion bold ideas and courageous leadership—encouraging innovative thinking, decisive action, and authentic communication that drives progress.

T- Think, Act and Speak Boldly:

The Thrive Ever After values

We operate with integrity and empathy, fostering trust through transparent communication and a steadfast commitment to excellence.

H - Honor Integrity, Candor, Compassion, and Excellence:

We help leaders and organizations see beyond what is—to what could be—challenging convention and unlocking new paths to growth.

R - Reimagine the Possible:

We believe learning fuels leadership. We create environments where curiosity is encouraged, development is intentional, and knowledge is shared.

I - Inspire Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

We balance persistence with flexibility, adapting to change while staying grounded in purpose and resilience.

V - Value Balance: Perseverance with Agility:

We believe joy and well-being are strategic advantages. By nurturing them, we create enduring impact—for people, teams, and organizations.

E - Embrace Joy, Protect Peace, Health, and Legacy:

1/5 - PROFESSIONAL ROOTS

Unleashing wisdom and inspiring authentic excellence, Kanika Raney is a Global Speaker, Executive Coach, HR Consultant, and International Bestselling Author. With more than 20 years of experience leading people and culture initiatives, she has guided global organizations such as Google, Capital One, Lockheed Martin, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, and PwC through transformation, growth, and change.

As a strategic HR executive and thought partner, Kanika has advised leaders on pivotal priorities including talent acquisition, HR strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, organizational design, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

After more than two decades in corporate leadership, Kanika founded Thrive Ever After® LLC—a boutique consulting firm that helps leaders and organizations align people, culture, and strategy to drive growth and lasting impact.

2/5 - INSPIRED LEARNING

A NASA Scholar, Kanika holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Spelman College and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. She also studied at Duke University as a General Electric Fellow and earned a Leadership Development Certificate from Johns Hopkins.

A lifelong learner, Kanika has completed advanced HR and talent strategy programs through the Human Capital Institute, as well as Executive Coaching training with the Hudson Institute. Kanika also completed the Business and Mindset Coaching Certification through Hello Seven and earned her #IamRemarkable Facilitator Certification through Rmrkblty—reflecting her commitment to empowering others and driving meaningful change.

3/5 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Beyond her professional achievements, Kanika is passionate about giving back and creating opportunities for others to thrive. She actively contributes to organizations that promote leadership, education, and community impact, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Tech2Empower and Posse DC. She also serves on the Advisory Board for WAKE International, a nonprofit that empowers women changemakers around the world.


4/5 - JOYFUL LIVING

Kanika believes joy is essential to a thriving life. A few things that bring her joy: spa days, browsing bookstores, home décor shopping, hikes in the fall, and holiday rom-coms. A devoted fan of live music, she’s traveled as far as London to see Adele and to Sweden to experience Beyoncé live in concert.
Her favorite adventures include New York City for the arts, Cape Town for the fashion and breathtaking views, Kigali for its spirit of resilience and empowerment, and Reykjavík for the geothermal pool massages. Above all, she finds immeasurable joy, love, and purpose in being mom to her amazing 12-year-old son.

5/5 - THRIVING

Kanika embodies the spirit of turning insight into action and purpose into impact. Through her work with individuals and organizations, she’s helping shape a world where leadership is human, workplaces are inclusive, and success is sustainable—where people and performance truly Thrive Ever After®.


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