October & Associates

Myrtle October is a Human Services Professional, Private Transition Concierge, and Founder of Grounded Legacy Concierge, where she helps individuals, families, and professionals navigate significant life transitions with confidence, organization, and discretion. She specializes in coordinating relocation, home setup, travel logistics, executive support, and lifestyle management, providing practical solutions that reduce the stress often associated with major life transitions. Her client-centered approach combines strategic planning, accountability, and AI-assisted organization to help clients move through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With a multidisciplinary career spanning human services, higher education, nonprofit leadership, business development, hospitality, event planning, and customer service management, October has built a reputation for helping people and organizations navigate change with professionalism and compassion. Her experience includes leadership, consulting, concierge, outreach, and program support roles with Florida Gulf Coast University, Threat to Thriving Inc., GT Independence, Grow Your Non-Profit, WSGD-LP 95.7 FM, and community organizations including ABWA, Kiwanis, and ICOC youth and children’s ministries. She also holds a Florida 2-15 Health and Life Insurance License. A Human Services Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), she is recognized for combining strategic planning with compassionate service, offering structured guidance, resource navigation, and referrals to specialized professionals when appropriate. Her work is grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion, allowing clients to navigate personal and professional transitions with trust and peace of mind. Beyond her concierge and consulting work, October is the author of six published books, a speaker, and an advocate for personal growth, sharing insights on leadership, resilience, organization, faith, and navigating life’s transitions. She earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in Nonprofit Management from Barry University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a Management Certificate from the University of Phoenix. She remains committed to ethical leadership, community engagement, and lifelong learning, earning additional professional certifications, including the Human Services Board Certified Practitioner credential and professional development certificates through edX. Guided by integrity, service, and a passion for helping others embrace new chapters, Myrtle October empowers individuals to build organized, purpose-driven lives through thoughtful guidance, trusted relationships, and meaningful personal and professional transformation.