Poonam Bhuchar, Dana and Gary DiSalvo

Poonam Bhuchar Poonam Bhuchar is a practicing attorney, acclaimed speaker, and coach specializing in helping people overcome trauma and emotional pain to lead fulfilling lives. Born in London to Indian parents, she moved to the U.S. at 21 and faced significant personal challenges, including sexual assault, abuse, health struggles, financial hardships, and the stigma surrounding divorce. Through her experiences, Poonam developed the S.A.F.E. Method—a unique approach to acknowledging, discussing, and growing from emotional pain without stigma. Her award-winning book, SAFE from the Pain, serves as a guide to finding happiness and prosperity beyond trauma. She has shared her insights at prominent organizations, including Pfizer and the PA Health Council on Secondary Trauma, and is a highly sought-after paid speaker. Dana and Gary DiSalvo Gary and Dana both bring a blend of corporate experience and entrepreneurial spirit to Popticals, a sunglasses company they founded together. Gary has over 20 years of experience, primarily in financial services, where he held strategic planning, sales leadership, and client experience roles. Early in his career, he demonstrated strong leadership, overseeing a team of 350 within nine months of stepping into his first leadership position. Gary’s skills in sales, coaching, strategy, optimization, and change management have been instrumental in driving Popticals' vision and community engagement. Dana and Gary’s shared financial services background and desire for a new venture led them to create Popticals, where they apply their complementary skills to build a community of sunglasses enthusiasts.