Finding cultural solutions to business problems.
Our Story
We believe that good things happen. We believe in putting energy into the notion that it will work out.
We discovered magic when we met. Picture this: A mutual acquaintance suggested that we meet. Enter one optimistic Belgian born Swedish attorney, Tessa, and a joyful Latina attorney born and raised in the Midwest, Cy, who meet for lunch.
It was kismet. We have each faced challenges in life and professionally. We opted to see the good, to find a path guided by the wisdom of those who came before us. We are both overachieving brainiacs who took notes, wrote a playbook to handle what life throws at us, and we can’t wait share it all with you.
Tessa will tell you how lucky she is to have found Cy. Cy will tell you that everyone needs a Tessa. We want to share this feeling with you.
The Standard
We hold ourselves to a high standard
We are here because we believe in you, in the ability of making things better, and knowing that we all deserve a world where the sun shines on all of us.
Kindness
We believe in promoting kindness for ourselves and others. Everyone deserves the warmth and safety of a kind community.
Integrity
Are we perfect? Not a chance. Is the world perfect? Not even close to it. We promise to be grounded in truth while we sip a warm beverage on a sunny spring day in our grandmother’s kitchen while she makes our favorite dish. That’s our safety net and where our integrity is rooted.
Our Service
Uplift Group offers entities with limited capacity services to support their:
Governance
Legal
Political landscape counsel
Back of house needs
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Tessa Zavala and Cy Herrera
Two attorneys redefining what it means to live, heal, and grow on your own terms.
Through honest conversations, bold perspectives, and real-life stories, they unpack mental health, personal growth, and liberation—challenging the histories that keep us stuck and offering new ways forward.
This is your space to question the rules, unlearn the pressure, and step into a more whole, empowered version of yourself. No burnout. No perfection. Just real growth.
An UPlift for your inbox.
Words of wisdom every week to blaze your own path.
Your place to be UpLifted.
We want you to take on the world!
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Tessa & Cy