Olivia de Sousa is an author and creative voice who uses storytelling as a tool for transformation and self-discovery.

Her work invites readers to explore the power of words, healing, and personal evolution through deeply reflective and inspiring content.

Connect with Olivia: Book: https://mybook.to/wordspells

Deidra Murphy is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and creative who empowers others through her work and message.

She shares insights, resources, and inspiration designed to help individuals grow, evolve, and step into their purpose with confidence.

Connect with Deidra: msha.ke/deidramurphy

Dahlia Cummings is a leadership guide, executive coach, and founder who believes real leadership begins with inner alignment rather than hustle.

Her background spans corporate leadership, healthcare HR, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of DeNeX Enterprises, which includes One-Team HR and Alchemized!, a leadership and media platform focused on identity, courage, and growth.

Dahlia helps leaders move beyond burnout and into authentic, sustainable leadership by creating space to fully be themselves.

Connect with Dahlia:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahliajcummings/ https://links.dahliacummings.com/home

https://links.dahliacummings.com/alchemized-home-page-649556

Karen Ayoub is the founder of From Seed to Bloom Coaching, where she helps high-performing early career professionals overcome self-doubt and step into their next role or promotion.

With a background in biomedical engineering and experience in operations, R&D, and project management, Karen brings a well-rounded corporate perspective. She holds an MBA and a professional coaching certification from Case Western University.

Her work is rooted in helping individuals navigate transitions, build confidence, and achieve meaningful career growth.

Connect with Karen:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenayoub/ fromseedtobloom.com/book

Brooke Van Doren’s healing journey began when her world was turned upside down after discovering her husband’s affair. That experience sent her into emotional freefall and forced her to confront unresolved childhood wounds.

Through therapy, she began unpacking trauma, grief, and long-standing patterns. Now a marriage and family therapist in training, speaker, and author, Brooke combines lived experience with clinical training to support others navigating betrayal and healing.

She believes that the messiest moments in life are where truth and transformation begin.

Connect with Brooke: Instagram: @messyhealing www.messyhealing.com

Terrina Taylor is a small business consultant and freelance writer specializing in merchant services. With over a decade of experience, she helps businesses simplify payment processing, improve efficiency, and grow sustainably.

She is passionate about supporting local and minority-owned businesses and believes strongly in financial education and access to the right tools. A tech enthusiast, she is especially interested in how AI can support small business success.

Through her work, she makes complex topics like payments and finance accessible and actionable.

Connect with Terrina: Instagram: @yesher.terrinataylor LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/terrinataylor426 Terrinataylor.com

Lindsay Friedman is a four-time startup founder, including CareBloom and LTCareNav, focused on solving real-world challenges in healthcare and long-term care.

She brings hands-on experience building impactful solutions and connecting families with the resources they need to navigate complex care decisions with confidence.

Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @ltcarenav LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfriedman1/ https://ltcarenav.com/

Stephanie Figura Carmody is a publicist, event curator, storyteller, and podcast host with more than two decades of experience in brand and celebrity public relations across New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.

Her career includes orchestrating major red carpet events like the Country Music Association Awards and the Daytime Emmys, and leading campaigns for global brands such as Procter & Gamble. She has worked alongside notable figures including Kevin Hart, John Legend, Giada De Laurentiis, Martha Stewart, and Tim Gunn.

In 2013, she founded Très Chic Events, a boutique event planning company known for creating highly personalized and elevated experiences. Her work has been featured in top-tier media, and she has served as a lifestyle contributor on NBC Connecticut.

She is now the host of Second Act Sessions, a podcast dedicated to reinvention, where she explores life transitions, growth, and starting over with intention and authenticity.

Connect with Stephanie: Instagram: @stephaniefcarmody LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-figura-carmody https://secondactsessions.com/