Willie Davis‘s fiction has appeared in The Guardian, The Kenyon Review, At Length, and The Berkeley Fiction Review among several other places. He is the winner of the Willesden Herald International Short Story Prize (judged by Zadie Smith) and the Katherine Anne Porter Prize (judged by Amy Hempel). Willie has taught English and Creative Writing at The University of Maryland, Kentucky State University, Georgetown College, and The Carnegie Center.

Veronica Scott is an award-winning science fiction and paranormal romance novelist. She is a three-time winner of the SFR Galaxy Award, as well as a National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, Veronica is also the proud recipient of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal relating to her former day job.

Steve Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. He is the current chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Steve’s latest book is The Clear Light, with a foreword by Eckhart Tolle.

Stacey Robbins is an award-winning author, speaker, and coach. She wrote the first-rate books You’re Not Crazy and You’re Not Alone and An Unconventional Life: Where Messes and Magic Collide. Stacey coaches women all over the world with Hashimoto’s and helps them to live the power they have within as they see this condition as their opportunity to rise to who they’re here to be — and gives them practical tools for living life well with this autoimmune condition.

Vicky Oliver is an award-winning author of 6 best-selling books on job-hunting and job interview questions, business etiquette, frugalista style, advertising, and office politics. Under her pen name, Diana Forbes, she published her debut novel, Mistress Suffragette, in 2017. Vicky is also an Opinion Columnist at CEOWORLD magazine.

Dr. Todd Dewett is a live and virtual keynote speaker, best-selling author, top LinkedIn learning author, and leadership and authenticity guru. He is a widely recognized expert on authenticity, leadership, relationships, and success. Dr. Todd speaks, writes, coaches, and has created an educational library of courses enjoyed by millions of professionals in nearly every country in the world.

Shawn Anderson is a #1 ranked motivational author and international keynote speaker. A seven-time author and the creator of Extra Mile Day… Shawn has also built a million-dollar company, pedaled a bike ocean-to-ocean across the U.S. (twice), and created adventures in 50+ countries…including having walked across seven countries since 2014.

Shelley Freydont AKA Shelley Noble is the New York Times bestselling author of women’s fiction novels, Beach Colors, Stargazey Point, Breakwater Bay, Whisper Beach, and Lucky’s Beach to name a few. She is a former professional dancer and choreographer and most recently worked on the films, Mona Lisa Smile and The Game Plan.

Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE) and is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement. She is an author and a sought-after TED Talks speaker. Zoe has written several books and articles on humane education and humane living.