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With her passion for innovation and never-ending optimism, Sara Frasca is a business growth expert. Honing her skills in senior leadership roles in both the corporate and startup worlds, Sara now serves as CEO for Point NorthEast, a global business coaching firm. She takes leading organizations on a journey to cultivate human imagination, build a culture of accountability, and solve complex problems to drive business growth. Sara is the go-to guide for leaders seeking a competitive advantage and sustainable success. Prior to Point NorthEast, Sara spent 13 years at General Mills in multiple leadership roles. She was also part of several start-up organizations, leading the forefront of digital transformation for Fortune 500 brands. Sara is also the proud founder and owner of the award-winning restaurant Trasca & Co. Eatery and was named the Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to being a mother of five, this former Minnesota native turned Florida transplant enjoys long, sunn

Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse | Author of Bride-Made I am a survivor of 29 years of covert narcissistic abuse. In 2024, I published my memoir, Bride-Made, to share my journey and shed light on the emotional and psychological impact of narcissism. My mission is to raise awareness, offer support, and empower other survivors to find their voices and begin their path to healing.

I'm an author, speaker, and consultant in the fields of user experience, startup strategy, and career development for women, especially in technical fields. I consider myself an unabashed practial-ist when about helping teams create digital products that people actually like and want to use. I started at Amazon as a UX leader, went on to a nutty and busy consulting career with dozens of companies (many super-early-stage startups) and giant organizations. I am utterly convinced that 'Corporate Underpants' (internal politics that show through in your products) are a much bigger problem than existing processes can solve, and that focusing on executive and stakeholder alignment is the key. I believe that, to become senior and leaders in the world of digital products, product and ux people have to become masters of managing up, wrangling politics, and embracing assumptions before they gather data. I have my own process to help with this, which I call Align Before Design. It's a workshop that anyone can run and it

Bonnie D'Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant with a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine and is a certified Aromatherapist with the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy. She is the co-founder of AEtherbal (Ee-th-herbal) and the founder of Veusebeia (Veh-you-say-bee-ya) Phytotherapy Center. She is the herbal formulator of AEtherbal's topical products that blend science and herbal medicine to provide advanced delivery of medicinal herbs. She has helped hundreds of people to live pain-free lives and find relief for "What Ails" them. Bonnie also seeks to give back to nature what she takes and is the founder and president of Michigan Protects a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to plant and protect native Michigan medicinal plants that are at-risk for extinction.  Website

Tom Fox is the Voice of Compliance, having founded the only podcast network in compliance, the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network. It currently has 60 podcasts. Tom has won multiple awards for podcast hosting and producing and was honored with a Webby for his series Looking Back on 9/11. He is an Executive leader at the C-Suite Network, the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. He is also the co-founder of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Tom Fox's Website

Josh Bledsoe is a dedicated leader serving in both the civilian and military sectors. As a key member of Dale Carnegie, the world’s top training and development organization, Josh is helping shape global strategies while prioritizing time with his family. He’s also a Squadron Commander in the U.S. Air Force, leading a diverse team of 75 defenders in Charlotte, where his leadership is grounded in humility, active listening, and mentorship across generations. Over the past nine years since his first appearance on the podcast, Josh has embraced growth through reflection, resilience, and responsibility—values he instills in his two young children, Asher and Piper. Despite personal challenges, including a divorce, Josh remains grounded and forward-focused, choosing opportunities that align with his values of family and service. With a passion for creating harmony over balance, Josh continues to lead by example, mentoring others while staying open to learning—from both seasoned professionals and new recruits. He be

Host of Future of Fitness Podcast + Founder of Podcast Collective Eric Malzone is the mastermind behind Podcast Collective and the Future of Fitness podcast, where he transforms fitness, health, and wellness brands into industry leaders. With a background in corporate America and successful ventures in gym ownership, Eric has become a prominent voice in the industry, hosting over 700 interviews with top professionals. His expertise spans coaching elite brands like F45 and Morpheus Labs, helping them scale globally. Partnering with Eric means aligning with a visionary who redefines brand narratives through innovative podcast media and strategic growth. Eric Malzone's Website LinkedIn

Yvonne Trost is the co-founder of LimitlessYou, a transformational coaching company dedicated to helping high-achieving professionals break free from subconscious limitations and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships. With a background in corporate leadership and personal development, Yvonne knows firsthand the pressures of success, the toll it takes on personal well-being, and the struggle to find true happiness despite outward accomplishments. After years of chasing external validation—climbing the corporate ladder, maintaining the "perfect" image, and striving for more—she realized that happiness isn’t found in achievements but in deep inner transformation. Through LimitlessYou, Yvonne has helped countless individuals rewire their subconscious minds, release self-doubt, and step into a life of confidence, peace, and emotional freedom. Her approach combines neuroscience-backed subconscious reprogramming, hypnosis, and coaching to create lasting change. Yvonne is passionate about guiding others to

Dan Clouser is an author, blogger, podcast host, inspirational speaker, and consultant with a powerful mission rooted in storytelling, service, and personal transformation. For over 30 years, Dan served as the founder and director of the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later evolved into the BIG Vision Foundation. Through managing youth teams, organizing tournaments, and overseeing a 130-acre sports complex, Dan dedicated his life to teaching leadership and life lessons to young athletes through sports and community service. In 2019, Dan and his wife, Sandy, felt a divine calling that led them to take a leap of faith. They sold most of their belongings and began a cross-country journey in their RV with their golden retriever, Youkilis. This wasn't just a road trip — it was a continuation of a legacy. Dan’s mother, Loretta Magary, a free-spirited woman and true adventurer, had embarked on a similar journey in the 1980s, traveling the country in a 1967 Plymouth Valiant and later a 1978 Toyota camp

Danielle Bernock is an international, award-winning independent author, speaker, trauma-informed faith-based self-love coach, former podcast host, founder of 4F Media, and creator of the S.E.L.F.© process for life transformation. As a childhood trauma survivor, Danielle combines her personal journey with professional expertise to lead others into the transformation they long for through her books, coaching, courses, and speaking. She is a relationship repair specialist and is known as “that lady on the internet who loves you.” Books: Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And The LOVE that Heals, Because You Matter: How to Take Ownership of Your Life so You Can Really Live, Taco ‘Bout Your Value: Fun to Feed Your Self-Esteem. Digital only: A Bird Named Payn, Love’s Manifesto Website

Travis I. Sivart is a prolific author of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Social DIY, and more. He's created The Traverse Reality, a shared universe that connects his cyberpunk, fantasy, and steampunk worlds, and writes characters who come to life. Travis I. Sivart has been writing and telling stories since he was a young child. Perhaps it was inevitable that he would call grappling with words and language a career—and loving every moment. He is privileged to share his work with a large and welcoming audience. Get in touch to discover more about his work, writing process, and future endeavors. You can find him live-streaming the writing and editing of his latest project from his home in Central Virginia, surrounded by too many cats. LINKS: Website Target

Osvaldo Aponte is a highly credentialed fitness professional and educator, originally from Puerto Rico, with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve peak performance. With a Bachelor degree from San Diego State University and an extensive military background as a U.S. Army Sergeant, Osvaldo's approach is rooted in discipline, precision, and evidence-based practices. He holds an impressive array of certifications, including CSCS, StrongFirst Elite Instructor and Team Leader, Z-Health Trainer (R-Phase, I-Phase, S-Phase, T-Phase), Certified Functional Strength Coach, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Functional Movement Systems, USA Weightlifting Coach, and Functional Gait Specialist Level One. These qualifications underscore his dedication to mastering the science and art of fitness. Osvaldo shares his life with his wife, Erica Buechner, a professional teaching artist and dancer. Together, they bring a unique synergy to fitness and movement education, frequently collaborating to teach StrongFirst Worksh

Rebecca Whitman is an international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and highly sought-after Magnetic Abundance Mentor. A proud Princeton University graduate (with honors), Rebecca has been named Life Coach of the Year and Empowered Woman of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. In 2024, USA Today listed her among the Top 5 Entrepreneurs to Watch. She is the dynamic host of the globally top 1% ranked podcast, Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant, which received the Positive Change Award. Through her signature framework—the 7 Pillars of Abundance (spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial)—Rebecca empowers individuals to live with more balance, fun, and freedom. Her thought leadership has been featured in New York Weekly, Miami Magazine, and LA Weekly. She has appeared on ABC and CBS, and has guested on over 100 podcasts. Rebecca has also delivered keynote speeches at Columbia University and UCLA and has shared virtual stages with legends such as

Paul Andrew Skidmore is a Tennessee-based author, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work spans books, films, audiobooks, and podcasts. He is best known for titles like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Kindling, Ciao Bella, and The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Notably, The Darkness Rolled Over Her has been adapted into a feature film, produced and directed by Skidmore himself, with a scheduled release in 2025. This emotional and gripping story is gaining early attention and is expected to resonate with audiences worldwide. You can explore all of Paul’s creative work—including his books, films, and podcasts—at parabolos.com.

Max Shippee grew up in rural Maine and knows the woods well. His own journey took him to Hollywood, California by way of Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, DC, and even Bali, Indonesia. For the last 20 years, he has been busy as an actor, a gym owner, a husband, and a father. Along the way, he's had some stories brewing in that silver-haired head of his. He thought he best write them down. You can find his spontaneous science-fiction installments on Reddit, and now, Moonshine: The Series has begun with Path of the Raven.

Cathy Colver Garland, oldest daughter of Dr. Randy Colver, has published Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ (Enroute Books & Media, Fall 2024) and Revelationship Devotional & Study Guide (Enroute Books & Media, December 2024). Available on Amazon, http://Revelationship.net , and other fine retailers. She also writes Gracefull Musings, a blog providing women a moment of rest and challenge before those little fingers appear under the bathroom door. A former Vice-President of a software company, she currently consults with institutions and companies on marketing, sales, and strategy. She also mentors women in professional, spiritual, and personal development. Saved and living an "absolutely surrendered" life, her passion is to teach people to hear God's voice and obey, surrender their lives absolutely, and walk in freedom. She is married to Mickey and has two children in elementary school. Website

I am a writer in New York City where I live with my family, surrounded by books, records, CDs—and a lot of snacks. I am an editor at Lilith Magazine and have been a journalist for many publications (some that still exist and others that no longer exist!), reporting on activism and culture, and writing essays, cultural criticism, and the occasional opinion piece. THE SINGER SISTERS, born out of my fascination with families who put their struggles into art, was published by Flatiron Books in summer 2024 and was a USA Today Bestseller! It was such a pleasure to write, a project that helped me through the frustrations of balancing early motherhood with work, life and living in a broken world. I hope you get some of the same escape and solace reading it as I did writing it, and it feels like listening to a beloved song. Some random things I love: "getting outdoors," jumping into bodies of water, Jane Austen and 19th century Brit Lit, Bridgerton, Bruce Springsteen, being an eternally-amateur yogi, Tolkien, bikes, t

Art recently published his first book, "Making SEAMless Sales," based on twenty-five years of presales and sales enablement expertise after twenty years of industry and sales experience. The book helps sales professionals in B2B industries increase annual recurring revenue, total contract value, and margin by being laser-focused on client success, from hello to commission. Art began in engineering and quickly moved into the application space as a customer and implementer of technology. Art was recruited into a presales role at a major software company, leading to sales and sales management positions. In 1999 Art transitioned to sales enablement and subsequently worked for a global learning company for 3 years. In 2009 Art founded his own company, Team Sales Development. One of Art's outstanding successes was implementing a sales transformation program for a global electronics manufacturing outsourcer that resulted in them garnering a 22% increase in bookings in the first two years and increasing their win rat

Patrick W. Naughton Jr. is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and a military historian. Currently he is an instructor at the US Army's Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Patrick is also currently serving as a Fellow with the Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and InterAgency Cooperation, a program of the CGSC Foundation. In addition to various tactical, operational, and strategic assignments held over 28 years in the Army, Patrick has also served as a legislative liaison to the US Senate, an interagency fellow with the Department of Labor, and a Congressional partnership program fellow with the Partnership for a Secure America. He has also served as a senior fellow with West Point's Center for Junior Officers. Patrick is also a recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He holds a master's degree in history from CGSC, where he was an Art of War Scholar, and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Patrick has published wit

Dr. Jen O'Ryan is a consultant and strategist specializing in Human and Organizational Behavior. She combines a PhD in Human Behavior with 15 years of experience instigating change at Fortune 100 companies and a few small-but-mighty startups. Jen's background in the technology sector includes designing new experiences for customers, transforming enterprise-wide workflows, and making order out of chaos. Blending humor, storytelling, and evidence-based approaches, Jen meets people where they are and shows them a way forward. As the author of two books, she frequently speaks at conferences, events, and podcasts related the future of organizational health, navigating resistance, and influencing change. Outside of work, Jen is a travel enthusiast and avid runner. She also has a strange affinity for bad 80’s music, getting lost in new cities, and scary movies. Links: Link to my website  LinkedIn profile  Links to my books  Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for 'Accidental' Diversity Experts