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Giorgio Natili, is a seasoned engineering leader, author, and advocate for fearless leadership. Giorgio has over 20 years of experience leading teams at companies like Amazon, Mozilla, and Capital One, and he's currently the Vice President and Head of Engineering at Opaque Systems, where he's building a confidential AI platform. But what makes Giorgio truly unique is his journey—from being a professional windsurfer who swam with sharks to conquer his fears, to leading high-stakes tech projects and writing a book on embracing imperfection in leadership. Giorgio's insights on leadership, diversity, AI ethics, and resilience are as engaging as they are actionable. LinkedIn

Uplifting the consumer through education is my ultimate passion, and using podcasting, social media, and internet marketing, I am disrupting an industry to serve an ignored and disrespected consumer - the first-time home buyer. My vehicle to share this message is wrapped up in an approachable, yet highly informative format. The How to Buy a Home podcast currently has over 1.67 million downloads. I am an advocate for first-time home buyers, though I can speak on a variety of topics about the housing market, the real estate industry in general, as well as how to create and form a company from scratch and a create brand that is unique in a giant industry. I have over 70 interviews with people who used my podcast to achieve homeownership, and these episodes inspire other listeners to know they can do it too. In one interview, the new homeowner told me she used to listen to OTHER interviews on my show, from other new homeowners, and pause the podcast after I asked a questions so she could practice how she would an

"Nick Batchelder is a collegiate junior, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. At just 20 years old, he has already written Crush Your 20s, a book aimed at helping young adults navigate their career, confidence, and personal growth. He founded Hive Mentors, a platform dedicated to helping students develop essential personal and professional skills. And hosts his own show, Building The Blueprint, where young adults have open conversations about topics and challenges relating to being in your early 20s. Nick's mission is to provide young people with the tools they need to achieve success early in life. Learn more about him and his work here!"

Steve Perry is a bold, encouraging, and generous leader whose life reflects faith, resilience, and purpose-driven success. Born in San Diego and raised along the West Coast, he spent 21 years in Alaska, where he launched his first business—Perry Pavement Services—at age 15 to fund his education. He went on to earn a finance degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage in just 3.5 years on a full Naval ROTC scholarship, while also competing in basketball and track. At 20, Steve began his career with New York Life and became the company's youngest Partner, then Senior Partner, and ultimately Managing Partner. He set historic records, including doubling the size of a Texas office within 2.5 years and leading an organization of over 120 Financial Advisors, Leaders, and Staff in Minnesota. In 2023, he followed a new calling by leaving a $900K-a-year role to found The Well Recruiting Solutions—an endeavor dedicated to helping organizations build enduring talent pipelines and achieve sustainable growth. Below are

Michael Stockham is a force in the courtroom and a rising star in the world of legal thrillers. With over 20 years of litigation experience at a prominent big law firm, Michael has built a reputation as a skilled attorney and powerful communicator. A proud graduate of Cornell Law School, he is not only a sought-after litigator but also a dynamic public speaker whose courtroom presence captivates juries and audiences alike. Michael's writing career launched with the bestselling novel Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer, drawing from his real-life legal experiences. He followed it with the gripping legal thriller series debut, Jake Fox: Ties That Blind, a fast-paced read filled with suspense, courtroom drama, and complex characters. If you're looking for an author with authentic legal expertise, compelling storytelling, and sharp wit, Michael Stockham delivers it all—on the page and behind the mic. Books by Michael Stockham

Debra is a sales and marketing expert with decades of experience in all forms of sales, advertising and marketing. She specializes in creative strategy, creating campaigns that drive business, and Sales coaching. Her spiritual healing journey has been crucial to her success. She is committed to sharing her struggles and helping other women develop emotional strength and confidence. She is passionate about women's issues and hosts a podcast titled Deals with Heels Where Female Entrepreneurs Thrive where she discusses marketing & Sales Strategy, Mindset & Personal Growth. I have a free eBook they can download  Free Mindset eBook Deals with Heels | With Debra Bowers Hexagon Media

Dollis Hill, London – In anticipation of World Book Day on March 6, 2025, attention is drawn to Diane Hinds' captivating novel, "Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity," released in August 2024. This meticulously researched work offers a fictionalised yet poignant exploration of Trinidad's complex history, a narrative often overlooked in favour of more prominent Caribbean islands. "Conquerabia" embarks on a journey through pivotal moments, beginning with Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1498 and culminating in the island's transition from Spanish to British rule. The novel delves into the profound social and cultural transformations that shaped Trinidad, including the harrowing reality of slavery and its eventual abolition. Hinds brings to life the untold stories of Trinidad, shedding light on figures like the infamous governor Thomas Picton and the island's arduous path towards self-definition. This unique perspective makes "Conquerabia" a must-read for those interested in postcolonial narratives, Caribbean

Catherine Crestani is a leadership coach, author and speaker who focuses on empowering mothers to find their voice in their business, connecting with their family and in creating a life they want with more money, energy and time. Catherine's journey has been one of learning to empower herself through all aspects of her life. She uses the lessons she has learnt to empower others to shine their light. Always being a high achiever, from early in her career, she grew two speech-language pathology businesses to turn over 6 figures each month. However, she never felt fulfilled and felt that there was something bigger for her in this life. Catherine's journey began to turn to one of empowerment by choosing herself and divorcing her first husband where she had put herself last. Shortly after finding her soul mate, she ended up divorcing her business partner and focused on building her own company. As the business expanded and the company grew, so did her anxiety, panic attacks, stress, burnout and adrenal fatigue. It

Andy Dietrich is the author of "Play Stupid Games Win Stupid Prizes" where he chronicles short stories of his personal mishaps, life lessons, and questionable decision making; all with wit, heartfelt insights, and a healthy scoop of sarcasm. Website Facebook

Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), and a former Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University (Denmark), N.K. Napier teaches strategy and creativity, coaches executives and leads Boise State University's one-week Executive MBA residency to Vietnam. She first went to Hanoi in 1994, joining a project that helped to establish the country's first international standard business school at the National Economics University. After the project, she taught periodically for the university and did research with numerous colleagues. Because life is not just research and teaching, Napier reached out to leaders and managers in other formats. She co-created and hosted NPR local affiliate's Idaho Business Matters, was a regular guest on KTVB Channel 7's Noon News, wrote for Forbes Vietnam, and continues to write for blogs for http://Psychologytoday.com . In the last few years, she has received two of Vietnam's top honors for foreigners, the Medal of Honor, for contributing to the advancement of educat

Fran Bailey is a renowned energy healer and the founder of the transformative SHEVA Method. Fran's journey began with a passion for dance, which seamlessly melded with her innate understanding of energy healing. Her unique approach, the SHEVA Method, stands for Seeking Harmony in Energy, Voice, and Action. This powerful system offers a holistic path to spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to your true self. The SHEVA Method is teachable to students as it integrates Body centered knowledge and experience, Chakra alignment methods, Personality improvement, and Energy healing. Since 2002, Fran has dedicated herself to sharing the SHEVA Method with the world. Through her years of client consultations, she has witnessed countless individuals experience profound transformation, achieving greater clarity, emotional balance, and a sense of inner peace. Fran's expertise extends beyond her practice. She is also the author of the acclaimed book, EMERGENCE: Reveal Your Essence, which provides r

Cheryl Fischer is the host of Mind Your Midlife podcast, created to help midlife women feel confident in their body, their decisions, and their goals - and create a midlife they love. As a certified Life and Mindset Coach, Cheryl works with clients one-on-one and in group masterclass sessions to shift the narrative that tells us that we are stuck or not enough to one that allows us to move forward towards self-belief and success. She is a speaker and trainer, presenting and moderating at industry events and providing corporate training classes around the world.  Her prior professional experience includes corporate consulting, airline pricing, and secondary teaching in mathematics and economics. Cheryl is a wife, a mom, and a grandma, and enjoys reading, golf, happy hours, and travel. Links: Podcast Website LinkedIn Instagram Free Story Cycle resource: Identifying your emotions and determining what hidden or self-critical thoughts are behind them

Sonal Kalra is the founder of CONNECT Meditation, a Boston-based organization that empowers leaders, teams, and organizations in corporate environments, as well as groups outside of corporates, to harness mindfulness and meditation to foster calm, focus, creativity, resilience, and well-being. A certified meditation teacher, Sonal is known for her approachable and warm style, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary science to make meditation accessible and practical for modern practitioners. With a background in corporate human resources, learning and development, western psychology, life coaching, and somatic EMDR, Sonal offers tools and techniques that integrate seamlessly into daily life, including trauma-informed mindfulness, enhancing both personal and professional growth. In her work with corporate clients, she focuses on strategies to enhance leadership, engagement, resilience, and productivity through mindfulness. Outside of the corporate environment, she also offers programs for individuals and gro

I'm Shebana Coelho. Originally from India, now based in New Mexico. I create plays and experiences that connect people to themselves, their senses, and nature. What I have seen in my life is that one catalyst expression can have an incredible ripple effect, liberating your voice out into the world, transforming into seeds for powerful art, speeches, books, coaching, conversations... so you are seen as who you are. "subsé pehlé, en la oscuridad, the animal left the sea, found the shore, loved the cave, and became song, tree, stone dance" (from my play, 'the good manners of colonized subjects'] Website

Dennis Dowdell's journey is a testament to how determination and vision can rewrite any story. From humble beginnings as a school bus driver with no business background, Dennis defied the odds to achieve extraordinary success. He has built a global organization of over 250,000 people. At the age of 30, Dennis recognized that his current path wouldn't provide the lifestyle he envisioned. Determined to create a better future, he joined a start-up company in the health industry. Everything shifted when mentors shared life-changing principles of success and leadership. With their guidance, Dennis adopted a new way of thinking, learning how to build confidence, connect deeply with people, and take control of his future. Dennis has developed tools to help leaders and teams strengthen their impact, driving measurable improvements in team productivity and overall organizational success. Dennis's impact goes far beyond business—he helps people uncover their potential, discover hidden talents, and gain the confidence t

I embrace freedom and adventure. After more than 15y in a successfull corporate career I took the leap, overcame my limiting beliefs and my family and I jumped into the unknown. Today we live life on our own terms. My goal is to help people doing the same, break free from the system and create mental freedom and financial independence. This can be achieved by developing a success and growth mindset, embracing the unknown and the adventure of entrepreneurship, creating passive income and make revolutionary technologies like Bitcoin and AI work for you. Shannon Russell's Website LinkedIn

In her journey as a mom, Karen has supported her kids through the Five Big A's: Adoption, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Addiction. Her 25+ years of parenting has been bookended by infertility on one side and conceiving a surprise bio child in her mid-40's as well as raising a grandchild on the other side. You might say she has seen it all and not only survived to tell the stories. She has learned to Thrive, not just in spite of it all but because of it all. Karen and her husband Michael have co-authored_Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective_and_The Fruit of Gratitude_. Together they hope to live long enough to experience having an empty nest! LinkedIn

Marty M. Fahncke (pronounced Fawn-Key), a seasoned world-class Marketer with over 30 years of experience in growing & scaling businesses, and over 20 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions.   In that time, Marty has helped hundreds of small businesses scale to over $1 Billion in total revenue, and executed over $450 million in Mergers and Acquisitions transactions. Marty teaches about "Buying and selling small businesses: Wall Street acquisition strategies simplified for the everyday entrepreneur" and is the co-author of the book "Boomer Sells the Business:  A Step-by-Step Guide to Cashing Out & Living Large" Links More about Marty Contact Marty LinkedIn Book

Christiane Constantineau is a Canadian-based C-Level Executive, CFO-to-hire, Cash flow expert, and Entrepreneur known for her unwavering integrity, outspoken nature, and client-centered approach, earning her the reputation of a strategic leader. Born in a small town near Ottawa, Canada, Christiane's early life was marked by a significant health challenge. She was diagnosed with rheumatic fever at a very young age, which resulted in damage to her heart. Despite her heart problem and against doctors' advice, she chose to become a mother in her early twenties, giving birth to her sons, Benoît and Mathieu. Both her parents were hard workers.  She learned from them that money does not grow on trees.  She started working at a young age to pay her tuition fees. While working at an international organization, she decided to pursue education in administration and accounting. She earned a bachelor's degree in administration and two post-graduate diplomas (DESS) in finance, in addition to completing an Executive MBA.  D

Jessica L. Morris has spent over thirty years working in the field of higher education advancement, but has always been a writer, poet, and most importantly, follower of Jesus Christ. For the last twenty-five years, her life has been transformed through recovery from the family disease of alcoholism, as well as her own addictions to food and alcohol – a transformation that has led her to a relationship with Jesus that fulfills every nook and cranny of her soul. She holds a master’s degree in theological studies and a certificate in spiritual direction, both from Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pa. Since graduating, Jessica has been building a small spiritual direction practice and sharing her writing via a blog on her website. In the fall of 2024, she took a leap of faith and left her career in fund-raising to set out on the journey of building a writing ministry to serve God. Jessica resides in Pennsylvania with her husband of sixteen years, and their charmingly overconfident cat. Website