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Amina AlTaiThe author of the forthcoming The Ambition Trap is now coaching purpose driven giants
Amina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to…
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Ana Marie CoxPolitical Columnist/Culture Critic/Mental Health Advocate/“Sober Questioning” Columnist
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Arielle EstoriaActor, Poet, and Author of “The Unfolding”; Speaking Life and Spreading Light
Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA, Arielle Estoria (R-E-L EH-STORY-UH) (she/her) is…
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Barb Schmidt“Peaceful Barb”
Barb Schmidt is an international best-selling author, sought-after motivational speaker, mindset coach, and mindfulness teacher. A practitioner of meditation for…
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Barb Schmidt and Michelle MarosCo-Founders of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life and hosts of the Barb Knows Best podcast
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Becky Curran KekulaDisability Inclusion Advisor; Lifetime advocate for global disability inclusion and equality
Becky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she gained a passion for influencing authentic portrayals…
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Brittany Packnett CunninghamHarvard Fellow, MSNBC commentator, and author of forthcoming “We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak”
Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She serves as Vice President of Social…
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Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee
Doreen is a person who is passionate about people living wild, embodied fiery lives even with their devices in their…
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Elora DoddAutistic Comedian, Influencer, and Advocate
Elora Dodd entertains while she educates, as an Autistic comedian and advocate. She believes that comedy is not the opposite…
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Ev’Yan WhitneySexuality Doula. Educator. Author. Somatic Practitioner. Sensualist.
Ev’Yan Whitney (they/she) is a sexuality doula®, educator, facilitator, and sensualist. Since 2011, their work has focused on decolonizing, unshaming,…
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Flamy GrantThe shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen is making a joyful noise on the Christian Music Charts
The comedy queen with the blistering voice, Flamy Grant is a gospel & roots musician from the Bible Belt who…
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Gabi MoskowitzFood Blogger, “Broke Ass Gourmet”
Gabi Moskowitz is the editor-in-chief of the nationally-acclaimed budget cooking blog BrokeAss Gourmet, author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook (Egg &…
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Heather Matarazzo“The Princess Diaries” co-star and Mental Health activist
Heather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…
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Jamie TworkowskiFounder, To Write Love On Her Arms and Author of “If You Feel Too Much”
Jamie Tworkowski is the New York Times bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much. He founded the non-profit organization To…
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Jamilah LemieuxIntersectional Feminist, Writer and Cultural Critic
A renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender and sexuality, Jamilah Lemieux is a…
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Jan BrobergSubject of Netflix documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight”
Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…
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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.
Jeffrey Marsh’s TikToks and compassionate short-form videos have over one billion views. Jeffrey is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and…
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John MoeAuthor and Host of “The Hilarious World of Depression”
John Moe asks a lot of questions, writes about things that fascinate him, and speaks into microphones.
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Kevin LymanVans Warped Tour, FEND movement
Kevin Lyman has shaped youth culture for over 35 years with his award-winning expertise in the music and entertainment industry…
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Kristina WongComedian and Political Performance Artist
Kristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…
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Lane MooreHost of Tinder Live and author of “How To Be Alone”
Lane Moore is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and musician living in New York City. Her monthly comedy show…
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Larissa MayDigital Wellness Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of #HalfTheStory
Larissa May is a digital wellbeing pioneer and the founder of #HalfTheStory, the first non-profit dedicated to empowering the next…
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Laura PackardFounder of Health Care Voices, Stage 4 Cancer Survivor, and Award-Winning Progressive Digital Media and Communications Strategist
Laura Packard is a Northern Virginia-based health care advocate and stage-4 cancer survivor, small business owner at PowerThru and digital…
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Lia ThomasFirst trans athlete to win an NCAA D1 Championship
Lia Thomas is a transgender woman and an athlete and the first trans athlete to win an NCAA D1 Championship.…
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Lindsey FitzharrisMedical Historian and Author
Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris is a New York Times bestselling author, television host, and medical historian with a PhD from the…
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Lux AlptraumAuthor, “Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex – And The Truths They Reveal”
Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…
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Madison YoungQueer Feminist Filmmaking – Bringing Queer, Transgender and Sex Worker Stories to Film and Television
Madison Young is an author, feminist filmmaker, television and feature film producer and screenwriter. Young speaks frequently on the topics…
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Megan StielstraAuthor, “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life”
Megan Stielstra is a writer, educator, and live storyteller in Chicago. She is the author of three collections of narrative…
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Melissa DahlAuthor of “Cringeworthy”
Melissa Dahl is the author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House. Also, she has a…
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Meryl EvansHighly regarded speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Meryl Evans, CPACC, is a TEDx and professional speaker, trainer, author, and accessibility consultant who was born profoundly deaf. She…
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Michael ArceneauxAuthor of “I Don’t Want To Die Poor” and “I Can’t Date Jesus”
Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…
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Michelle MarosMindfulness Teacher, Self Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker, & Co-Host of the Barb Knows Best podcast
Michelle Maros is a writer and speaker who is dedicated to helping people find happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. She…
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Mikel JollettFrontman for The Airborne Toxic Event and Author
In his New York Times bestselling memoir, Hollywood Park, Mikel Jollett details his childhood born in an infamous cult, then…
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Minaa B.Self Care and Mental Health Inclusivity Advocate
Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles. She also founded a…
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Nitika ChopraLearning How to Thrive with Chronic Illness
While Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…
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Parker MolloySenior Editor at Media Matters for America and Upworthy
Parker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…
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R.K. RussellFirst openly LGBTQ+ professional to play in the NFL
R.K. Russell is a former professional football player in the NFL, and is a published author, social justice advocate, poet,…
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René Brooks"Black Girl, Lost Keys"
René Brooks is a late-life ADHD success story. After being diagnosed 3 times as a child (age 7, 11, and…
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Sally KohnAuthor, “The Opposite of Hate”
Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC and Fox…
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Sara BenincasaMental Health Writer and Author of “Agorafabulous” and “Real Artists Have Day Jobs”
Sara Benincasa is the host of the podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal.” She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author…
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Solonje BurnettCannabis Educator, Wellness Facilitator, Co-Founder of erven.ai
Solonje Burnett is the weed auntie, co-founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer of erven.ai. A Caribbean-American multihyphenate, culture curator,…
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Taraji P. HensonAward winning actress is working for mental health awareness and peace of mind for all.
Academy Award nominated, Emmy nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker, and activist Taraji P. Henson quickly rose to fame after…
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Tarek AliHere To Heal
Tarek Ali is an award-winning storyteller/writer, creator, and actor well-known for his powerful voice that sparks thought-provoking conversations and encourages…
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TWLOHAInternational non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling…
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Zach BarackFirst Transgender Actor in the Marvel universe
Zach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In Summer 2019, Zach showed…
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Zoey LunaTrans Latinx Actress seen in recent remake of “The Craft”
Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.
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You Are Cordially Invited to Larissa May’s Digital OasisIt took a near-fatal incident in 2014 for Larissa May, then a sophomore student at Vanderbilt University, to even realize she was hooked on a dangerous substance.
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Grief changes you. Michael Arceneaux is writing through itForty-eight hours of torrential downpour betray the natural logic of Los Angeles. Submerged roadways, mudslides and record-setting rainfall have transformed the Southland city.
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Jamie Tworkowski’s Journey of loneliness, influence and HopeJamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, shares his personal journey and mission.
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Taraji P. Henson On Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues In The Black Community“The Color Purple” star Taraji P. Henson devotes much of her personal time to promoting mental health awareness and access to treatment for members of the Black community. “The Color…
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Are You Getting Enough Rest or Are You a Child of Immigrants?As a kid, Saturday mornings meant cleaning the entire house — from hand-washing dishes in the sink, to scrubbing the toilets, to mopping the floor with the classic lavender-scented Fabuloso.
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This Día de Muertos, I’m Learning to Live for My Late MomI never celebrated Día de Muertos before. The Mexican holiday, which remembers and honors loved ones who have passed away, was never formally observed in my Mexican-Guatemalan home.