The Wild Genius

Raw Stories of Flow, Brilliance, and the Untamed Life in the Zone

Have you discovered your genius yet?
When we embrace our wild genius, we’re not just working or living—we’re thriving. Fully immersed in the flow state, where time disappears, ideas ignite, and raw brilliance rises to the surface.
 
In The Wild Genius, you’ll experience firsthand accounts from bold individuals who broke free from the expected path and tapped into something extraordinary. These are the ones living untamed—aligned with their genius, driven by intuition, and unafraid to go beyond convention. Through their stories, you’ll see that genius isn’t rare. It’s wild. It’s real. And it’s already inside you.
Explore The Wild Genius

This book is filled with stories from people who didn’t wait for permission to shine. They followed the pull—not the plan—and let their passions lead them to a life of relentless curiosity, creativity, and truth.

Read what happens when people stop playing small and start listening to the truth within. They didn’t wait for permission. They trusted their instincts, leaned into risk, and let purpose lead.

Some reached incredible heights. Others found peace, power, or a path they didn’t know existed. But all of them share one thing: a decision to live from the zone, that place where talent, intuition, and passion merge into something extraordinary.

These raw stories are a celebration of the Wild Genius that lives in all of us; the spark that comes alive when talent, purpose, and soul collide.

Come along for the ride with these bold voices and discover what’s possible when life meets wild genius and you finally let yours out.

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About David T. Fagan

President of Talent Support Services, LLC.

David T. Fagan is the former CEO of Guerrilla Marketing, which sold over 23 million books in 62 languages all over the world, as well as the former owner of LCO Communications, a Beverly Hills PR firm that represented 58 Academy Award Winners, 34 Grammy Winners, and 43 New York Times Best Sellers.

He has been featured on Fox & Friends, the Today Show, The Washington Post, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, Your World with Neil Cavuto, Fox’s The Five, and What’s Happening Now, to name a few. He’s won major awards for publishing, publicity, and even the Entrepreneur Educator of the Year Award from Inc 500 Keap as well as the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House.

David is the best-selling author of several books including Word Genius: What to Say and How to Say It, Guerrilla Parenting: How to Raise an Entrepreneur, Cracking the Icon Code: How to Become an Icon in Your Industry Through Your Advice, Image and Expertise, and Becoming Significant: How to Invoke Sacred Words that Unlock Real Power. He’s an International Speaker in places as far away as Dubai, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Australia. He has shared the stage with everyone from Former Secretary of Defense Dr. Bob Gates to Mark Victor Hansen.

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Lady Jen Du Plessis

Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC

Who would have ever thought that little “Jenny Who Ain’t Got a Penny,” now Dame Lady Jen, a member of the Royal House of Cappadocia and the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen, would have become a numerous #1 Amazon best-selling author, host of 3 top ranking podcasts, and producer and host of her TV show Business on the Vine.

 Affectionately known as The Scaling Architect, Lady Jen is the Leading Expert in helping powerhouse business owners create a company that runs smoothly without them—achieving massive revenue growth while gaining more freedom and fulfillment in life with grace and ease.
Devotion to her philanthropy and charity work, ballroom dancing, enjoying local wineries, and spending time with her family is what Lady Jen cherishes most in her life. Her motto is “Move from working IN and ON your business, to living ABOVE and BEYOND.”

 Clients pay more than $100,000 for just one VIP Weekend with Lady Jen where she consults business how to scale their company exponentially while attaining personal freedom. When you listen to her, you will immediately recognize that she is one the most masterful communicators and mentors you have ever heard. 
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About Isabel Donadio

Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC

Isabel Donadio is the Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC, DBA Top Talent Agency, is the best-selling author of Finishing is Happiness: 7 Ways Big Idea Entrepreneurs Can Become Big Business Finishers, Co-Author of Women Gone Wild: The Feminine Guide to Fearless Living, Becoming Significant: How to Invoke Sacred Words That Unlock Real Power and Guerrilla Education: The Unconventional Ways to Learn, Profit, and Grow and the winner of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

She’s regularly featured in the media, including everything from the Los Angeles Tribune, USA Today, and Forbes, while also interviewed in media like K24, KTN News, KUTV, Citizen Television, and Nasdaq. Her experience includes red-carpet interviewing, magazine publishing, best-seller book publishing, and public speaking. Isabel specializes in content creation, authority marketing, and talent management. 
 
In the last three years, she has taken a team of business owners and humanitarians to lead philanthropic efforts in Kenya, Africa, to make a positive, lasting impact in schools and communities through donations of computer libraries, water tanks, school supplies, and scholarships.

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Meet The Co-Authors

Donny Epstein

Donny Epstein is a visionary, energy master, and creator of EpiEnergetics—a revolutionary approach to healing, performance, and human potential. Known for merging the physical and spiritual realms of transformation, Donny has spent over four decades developing systems to upgrade the human experience through energy, consciousness, and self-organizing intelligence.

Originally trained as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Donny rose to prominence in 1987 with the introduction of the Network Wave—a unique spinal and nervous system phenomenon observed in his groundbreaking Network Care method. Studied by major universities and referenced in academic literature, this wave demonstrated powerful reorganizational effects on the body and mind, advancing both healing and consciousness.

His widely used 12 Stages of Healing model and subsequent teachings emphasize the connection between energy fields, the nervous system, and the forces of manifestation. He’s also known for launching one of the largest quality-of-life studies at the University of California, emphasizing self-awareness, spiritual wellness, and social connection as essential components of health.

Donny’s latest evolution, EpiEnergetics, explores how energy and information fields shape perception, biology, and systems of human interaction. His work empowers individuals—especially the genre of “Seekers” who sense there’s more to life—to access expanded states of coherence and contribution. His methods have been embraced by CEOs, athletes, politicians, spiritual teachers, and cultural creatives, with endorsements from leaders like Tony Robbins and Ken Wilber.

A charismatic and in-demand speaker, Donny has authored five books including The Seeker’s Code: Your Access to the Unreasonable and Extraordinary, and continues to inspire change through live events, private sessions, and his AlchemE Mentors training program.

His work has been referenced by dozens of academic and popular authors, while his insights span across the physical, mental, emotional, and societal domains—offering a map for a new reality rooted in energetic intelligence. Donny shares his global mission with his wife Jackie, their four children, and nine grandchildren. They consider “wherever they are together” to be home.

Linda Fisk

Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, 5x international best-selling author, U.S. Senator for the WBAF, TV and Podcast host, keynote speaker, and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the Chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. 

In LeadHERship Global, Linda supports and guides ambitious, creative women to move in the direction of their purpose, their mission and their dreams with powerful connections, critical support, practical tools and valuable resources to show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives. 

Prior to her role in LeadHERship Global, Linda was the CEO of Collective 54, and the global head of brand marketing, public relations and communications at Susan G. Komen as well as YPO, where she developed her passion for bringing inspiring leaders together to create opportunity, discover possibility and solve problems. Linda forged a career as an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking marketing executive on the cutting edge of brand marketing.

Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. Currently, Linda is interested in the psychology of influence, persuasion and negotiation.

Craig Bruce

Craig Bruce is a transformational leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of The Fulfillment Revolution. As the founder of Evolve Advisory Group, Craig helps high-performing executives and leaders achieve lasting success—without sacrificing their health, relationships, or personal fulfillment.

A former global executive who once embodied traditional business success, Craig’s career was filled with milestones and accolades. But behind the polished surface was a deeper struggle—one marked by burnout, disconnection, and the slow erosion of well-being. When the cost of ambition became too high, Craig began a profound personal transformation that redefined how he viewed leadership, performance, and life itself.
The Fulfillment Revolution emerged from that journey. In it, Craig shares a new model of success—one that integrates professional excellence with physical vitality, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection. His work invites leaders to embrace a holistic, sustainable approach to thriving in all areas of life.

Through Evolve Advisory Group, Craig works with accomplished leaders at crossroads who’ve achieved external success but are ready to design what’s next with greater alignment and impact. His message is clear: success is not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most, with clarity and intention.

Craig’s mission is to help leaders recalibrate, reclaim their energy, and redefine what “having it all” truly means. His work stands at the intersection of achievement and authenticity, offering a blueprint for those ready to move beyond burnout and into a life of purpose-driven

Andie Monet

Andie Monet is a Business Optimization Expert, keynote speaker, and author with over 35 years of experience helping service-based businesses scale sustainably—without burnout, complexity, or personal sacrifice. She specializes in guiding 7-figure businesses, to reach 8-figure growth without increasing workloads, hiring more staff, or expanding infrastructure. For over two decades, she has worked with everyone from Hollywood firms and foreign governments to local small business owners — all with one mission: to empower leaders to build businesses (and lives) they love.

Having worked across 22 industries in 10 countries—from Fortune 500 corporations to fast-growing small businesses—Andie has developed a signature approach: the Holistic Business Optimization Method. This proven framework identifies five critical areas that drive long-term, scalable growth while protecting time, energy, and well-being.
She has been featured as a trusted advisor and consultant to some of the biggest firms in the world by age 20, a Hollywood business consultant by 25, and working with domestic and foreign governments by 30. Her clients include CEOs, visionary entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations ready to scale beyond their current limits.

Andie has shared the stage with industry thought leaders, is building a youth TEDx stage in her hometown, and is the founder of a youth leadership and entrepreneurship camp designed to empower both kids and their parents with life and business skills. She has done everything from designing optimized business systems like an engineer to completing triathlons and Spartan races just for fun — believing that physical accomplishments teach mental resilience essential for success.

When she isn’t transforming businesses or creating programs that empower future leaders, she lives for adventures, and believes love is the secret ingredient to leadership, and passionate about helping entrepreneurs break free from the myth that success has to mean struggle. Andie is living proof that with heart, strategy, and vision, anyone can design a life and business they love — while having time to actually enjoy it.

Diane Strand

Diane Strand is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, executive producer, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, and both a TEDx and national speaker. Strand has over 21 years of entrepreneurial experience. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. and JDS Actors Studio, and the founder of the 501(c)3 nonprofit JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA).

Strand is the creator, executive producer, and co-host of the locally broadcasted and nationally streamed magazine-style news and information television series, Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, the first of its kind for Riverside County. Strand has written two approved curriculums: A Title 17 video production job-training day program for adults with developmental disabilities and a California State Apprenticeship program. She has helped launch over 100 careers in arts and entertainment. She aspires to make dreams come true by providing H.O.P.E. – Helping One Person Everyday. Her goal is to spread the Arts Across America and inspire new creative academies across the country.

She is deeply involved in the local community as an active Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce member, serving as the DEI Chair, and on the Women in Business committee. She served three years as the elected Board President of Southwest Economic Development Coalition and recently completed a 10-year service as an appointed Board Member for Riverside County’s Workforce Development.

Prior to her entrepreneurship, Strand earned an impressive list of Hollywood A-List credits on shows such as: General HospitalFriends, and Veronica’s Closet. She built the high-def control room at Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena), produced for Barbra Streisand, and worked for Universal Creative and as an in-house producer for Disney Channel, including the launches of Playhouse Disney and Toon Disney.

Sara Davison

Sara Davison, widely known as The Divorce Coach, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on break-up, separation, and divorce. A pioneer in her field, Sara is the founder of the International Divorce Coach Centre of Excellence (IDCCOE), where she has trained and certified coaches across five continents through her globally recognised Break-Up and Divorce Coach Practitioner Accreditation Programme.

She is a two-time bestselling author, having written Uncoupling: How to Survive and Thrive After Break-Up and Divorce and The Split: From Breakup to Breakthrough in 30 Days or Less.
Sara has revolutionised the way we view and recover from heartbreak, offering a comprehensive range of solutions including 1-to-1 coaching, group coaching, retreats, free guides, online video programmes, and her widely followed podcast, Heartbreak to Happiness, which features expert guests and practical tools for emotional recovery and growth.

She created the UK’s first-ever Break-Up Recovery Retreats and launched Heartbreak to Happiness Virtual Retreats during the pandemic to ensure continued global support. She is also a patron of The Dash Charity, supporting women, men, and children affected by domestic abuse.

As a trusted voice in the media, Sara has been featured in The Daily MailThe TelegraphStylistNYC Independent, Woman & HomeITV’s This MorningBBC Radio, and more. She also starred in her own television show, Heartbreak Hotel, in Ireland.

Through her books, coaching practice, and international training programmes, Sara empowers individuals to transform heartbreak into healing and to step confidently into the next chapter of their lives. Her mission is clear: to help people not just survive divorce, but thrive—emotionally, mentally, and practically.

Julie Olson

Julie Olson is a triple board-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert with certifications as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (BCHN), Certified Nutritionist (CN), and Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner (CGP). She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, a nutrition degree from Huntington University of Health Sciences, and advanced training from the Institute of Functional Medicine and Functional Medicine University.
 
Recognized by the Los Angeles Tribune Magazine as a “Top 23 Expert to Watch in the Health and Wellness Space,” Julie founded Fortitude Functional Nutrition and the HealthyHairFix™ program. She is the host of the widely viewed “Healthy Body, Healthy Hair: The Truth About Hair Loss” summit and is known for her ability to address the root causes of health issues, especially female hair loss, by integrating health, lab data, and lifestyle factors. Having overcome her own health challenges, including hair loss, Julie emphasizes natural, sustainable solutions that avoid dependency on medications or invasive treatments.
With nearly two decades of experience, Julie has become a leading authority on female hair loss, openly discussing a topic many find difficult to address. Her HealthyHairFix™ program combines evidence-based strategies and functional medicine to help clients regain health and confidence. She is also a research enthusiast, staying updated on the latest studies and authoring a peer-reviewed published abstract, “Natural Hair Loss Solution: A Healthy Microbiome.”
 
Julie’s expertise has been featured on FOX, NBC, CBS, Colorado’s Best, and in publications such as The Zoe Report, London Digest, Longevity Advice, Natural Foods Merchandiser, and Natural Grocers Magazine. A sought-after speaker, she has appeared on numerous summits, podcasts, and webinars, including events with leading experts like Dr. Tom O’Bryan. Julie has presented at corporate and national events, including the YMCA, National Scleroderma Foundation, Athleta, and CorePower Yoga.
 
Driven by a mission to empower women worldwide to restore their health, hope, and hair naturally, Julie’s passion lies in solving complex health puzzles and guiding clients through personalized, transformative protocols. Inspired by her mother’s successful battle with breast cancer, she is committed to sharing the same methods that support long-term wellness.

Cosmos Dar

Cosmos Dar is a media-celebrated expert in shedding light on America’s financial freedom gap. As an entrepreneur, podcast host, investor, and philanthropist, he is dedicated to helping individuals break free from financial hardship and reclaim economic independence. His work has been featured in Los Angeles Tribune MagazineSeattle Independent, and the Washington DC Chronicle.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Cosmos is focused on advocating for entrepreneurship and real estate investing education. Cosmos Dar is deeply engaged with these ventures because he recognizes the pervasive financial challenges people face globally, including in America — issues stemming from debt, job loss, stagnant incomes, and relentless inflation. Operating within a fiat monetary system, where money’s purchasing power erodes due to continuous printing unsupported by scarce assets, he is committed to educating individuals on safeguarding their wealth from devaluation amid heightened inflation forecasts.
For Cosmos, financial freedom hinges on more than legal compliance; it requires a commitment to higher moral standards. He advocates for a shift toward human-centered capitalism rooted in spiritual principles to establish a sustainable structure fostering peace and prosperity.

As the host of the podcast Extraordinary America, Cosmos delves into topics surrounding financial freedom for the 99%. He contends that while America symbolizes freedom and opportunity, a significant portion of its population grapples with financial enslavement — a contradiction he aims to rectify.

Cosmos Dar’s vision involves transforming individuals into entrepreneurs and investors guided by morals, values, and ethics. Through interviews on Extraordinary America, he shares stories of those who overcame challenges, started from humble beginnings, and achieved financial freedom, hoping to inspire others to take action and break free from financial bondage.

Libbi Lovejoy

Libbi Lovejoy is an award-winning entrepreneur, published author, and international public speaker. She is the founder of Intuitive Genius Intl, a company dedicated to unlocking human potential through mind acceleration and intuitive development. Her work has been featured in NYC Independent print magazine (Beyonce edition), and Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, and on prominent broadcasts such as the Global Genius Summit.

With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, Libbi has launched and managed sixteen businesses across industries including retail, real estate, health and wellness, and personal development. Though she holds an Associate of Arts degree in Human Services with a concentration in working with young adults, Libbi chose to follow a nontraditional path that allowed her to fully explore and refine her intuitive and leadership abilities.
Born blind, Libbi learned to hone her intuition to become a noteworthy tool that she uses to help clients and live life to the fullest. From a young age, Libbi immersed herself in transformative learning—engaging in leadership training, mind acceleration techniques, and personal growth education. She brings this diverse and lifelong commitment to her clients through a unique coaching style that blends science-backed self-care with spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity.

Through Intuitive Genius Intl, Libbi helps individuals access their inner “intuitive genius” and align mind, body, and soul for a life of purpose, peace, and power. Her programs are designed to help clients break through limitations, gain mental clarity, and embrace their most authentic selves. Libbi’s mission is to empower others to step into their full potential with confidence and compassion, guiding them to manifest lives that are not only successful—but deeply fulfilling.

Dani Wallace

Dani Wallace, known as The Queen Bee Dani, is a former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the estates of Preston, UK, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and have quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time!
 
Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in business, from presenting & eventing to leadership & management training, Dani uses her knowledge of both traditional employment in the corporate sector and self-employment in the entertainment industry to deliver memorable, inspirational and thought-provoking talks in her own unique and distinctive style bringing truth, humour and a shit ton of practical advice.
And it is not just her own speaking that Dani specialises in. Through her world class courses, masterminds and VIP experiences Dani helps people all over the world from novices to celebrities, and enthusiastic amateurs to seven-figure earners create incredible talks that help them stand powerfully on stage, reaching more of their ideal audiences and making more money (And who doesn’t want that?!) 
 
Fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people the world over Show Up Wise Up and Rise and is a reminder to anyone who enters her orbit that they too, regardless of their journey can #FLYANYWAY!

Dr. Moirar M. Leveille, PhD

Dr. Moirar M. Leveille, PhD is a Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and visionary in holistic wellness and quantum healing. Known as The Holistic Wellness Whisperer, she combines science, spirituality, and soul care to support deep transformation of mind, body, and spirit.

She is the founder and CEO of Moirar Holistic Wellness, LLC, offering mental health and wellness coaching in five languages—French, Portuguese, Spanish, Creole, and English—serving clients around the world. Her work integrates functional medicine, bioenergetics, clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, iridology, and her signature MindfulYess Protocol to help individuals release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and unlock their full potential.

Dr. Moirar is a multi-time international best-selling author, transformational speaker, and featured expert on Amazon Prime’s Speak Up. She has been recognized with the White House Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and has been featured in ABC, CBS, USA Today, Psychology Today, NYC Independent, and Los Angeles Tribune. Her latest bestselling book is The MindfulYess Guide: The Five Easy Ways to Redesign Your Life and Take Control of Your Destiny.

She also serves as a United Nations Peace Ambassador through WOLCF NGO ECOSOC and holds multiple international honors. Through global speaking, publishing, and healing work, Dr. Moirar inspires people to live with clarity, compassion, and purpose—one soul, one story, one life at a time.

Angela Legh

Angela Legh is a multiple-time bestselling author, international speaker, producer, and advocate for emotional resilience in children. She is the creator of The Bella Santini Chronicles, a powerful fairytale series that equips children with emotional intelligence tools and encourages self-love, compassion, and healthy communication.

Angela is the former producer and writer of Children’s Lives Matter, and co-host of Every Child Can Learn on e360tv and current producer and co-host of Unfiltered Parenting on Binge TV. Angela uses media to amplify her message of healing across generations.
Her work is inspired by personal triumph. After losing her home in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, Angela embarked on a global healing journey—through Bali, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Croatia—before settling in the UK. Along the way, she wrote self-help anthologies and developed programs that foster emotional growth in both children and adults.

Angela has been featured on television, podcasts, and global summits, and has earned praise from industry leaders like Jack Canfield. Her mission is to inspire children and adults alike to recognise their inner magic and create lives rooted in emotional strength and authenticity. Whether in classrooms, on camera, or through her writing, Angela Legh is a guiding light for emotional empowerment and generational healing.

Beth Close

Beth Close is the founder of Whole Being Broken, a transformative platform dedicated to empowering individuals to reframe their narratives and turn adversity into growth. Featured in Los Angeles Tribune Magazine and on ABC 15, Beth is a sought-after speaker, storyteller, and workshop leader who helps others embrace authenticity and find strength in life’s challenges.

Born from her own personal journey of overcoming adversity, Whole Being Broken celebrates imperfection as a gateway to healing, resilience, and innovation. Beth’s work inspires others to view setbacks not as failures, but as powerful stepping stones to a more meaningful and connected life.
In addition to her work in personal development, Beth brings a rich background in business—including expertise in sales target management, new business development, and marketing communications. She is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt, applying process improvement strategies to both business and personal growth frameworks. Beth further draws on her life experience as a daughter, sister, wife, and mother of adult children to foster connection and community.

Through thought-provoking content, interactive workshops, and dynamic public speaking, Beth Close is leading a movement of radical self-acceptance, helping people rewrite their stories with courage and compassion.

Dr. Cheri Sotelo

Dr. Cheri Sotelo is Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Sexologist, Certified Family Trauma Professional, Certified Complex Trauma Professional I/II, Certified Clinical Nutrition Counselor, Holistic Health Coach, Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Personal & Business Development Coach, Executive Coach, and Human Rights Consultant.

Cheri is a Global Impact Strategist renowned for her dedication to mental health, nutrition, and medical illness rights advocacy on a global scale. With over two decades of experience, she has tirelessly championed the cause of vulnerable populations, offering unwavering support, guidance, and empowerment. Holding licenses in Mental Health, Addictions, Dual-Diagnoses, and Clinical Supervision, Cheri has served as the Family Representative for the State of Nevada Emergency Medical Services for Children and as the Mental Health Representative for the Child Death Review Team in Nevada. 

As a highly sought-after clinician, she has collaborated with high-profile celebrities, athletes, and influencers, providing them with her expert guidance. Cheri’s expertise has been showcased on renowned podcasts, news media stations, and international stages. Notably, she is the visionary behind the non-profit organization, The Faces of Illness, which has redefined the narrative surrounding chronic, rare, and terminal illnesses. Through powerful photo art and personal narratives, Cheri aims to inspire and uplift individuals, emphasizing that they are not defined by their diagnoses. Her groundbreaking work has shattered stereotypes and transformed perceptions of illness. 

In recognition of her profound impact, Cheri has received multiple awards for International Advocacy, served as a Representative for Veterans, Community Health, and Wellness, and has been honored as Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, “The Faces of Illness” has been celebrated as the winner of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards for Female Empowerment.

Dr. Tayo

Dr. Tayo Denton, most often referred to as simply Dr. Tayo, is a physician and Women’s Wellness Strategist. She is frequently featured in news and media including CBS, NBC, ABC, San Francisco Daily Press, and on the cover of the Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, to name a few. Dr. Tayo helps high-achieving women in midlife overcome hormone-related challenges and reclaim their clarity, energy, and confidence — naturally.

With a unique approach that blends conventional medicine and integrative, science-backed solutions, she developed the Synergistic Hormone Balancing System™ — a proven method for restoring balance without medications, extreme or invasive measures. Her clients include female executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who are navigating brain fog, exhaustion, and overwhelm — often without realizing hormonal shifts are at the root of it all.

Dr. Tayo’s science-backed system has helped countless women rebuild their energy and reclaim their spark — finally feeling like themselves again, only better: vibrant, focused, and with an energy and clarity they haven’t felt in years. And in a fraction of the time it takes with conventional approaches.
 
A sought-after speaker, author, and international women’s wellness consultant, Dr. Tayo is known for her bold clarity,  heart-centered approach and her unwavering commitment to helping women in midlife rise above the chaos and reconnect with the fullest version of themselves.

Jessica Sheehan

Jessica Sheehan is best known as the Director of Publicity and Publishing with Top Talent Agency. She is a writer, a 2x bestselling author, editor of bestselling books, and recognized for her work in everything from news outlets like The Los Angeles Tribune, the DC Chronicle, USA Today and NYC Independent. In addition to being the Guest Editor on a special double-issue printed edition of The Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, she also regularly contributes to that magazine as a Columnist.

Jessica is the former COO of Thriving Women’s Network and continues to host Thriving Women Talk, streaming on e360tv, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Zondra TV. She previously hosted three seasons of Children’s Lives Matter on e360tv and now hosts Unfiltered Parenting on Binge TV. Based on her extensive service and advocacy for children and youth, Jessica was honored with the White House Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Besides speaking, Jessica has experience in interviewing, team building, training, storytelling, and project management, and has been hired by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, government agencies, and solo entrepreneurs. Jessica’s expertise is diverse, based upon her past careers in printing, banking, forensic interviewing, and head-hunting. As a Forensic Interviewer, Jessica previously interviewed children for investigative purposes regarding child abuse and neglect concerns, testifying as an expert witness and child development expert in court cases and grand jury. In everything she does, Jessica excels at getting the story right and making people look good. When Jessica isn’t helping others get the exposure they deserve, or raising awareness of important topics in the media, she’s enjoying nature at her coastal home in Oregon.

Megan Schwan

Megan Schwan is the CEO and Founder of Sidekick Accounting Services, a Profit First-certified firm that empowers small business owners to master their finances and scale with confidence. As a single mother of four, Megan knows firsthand the importance of building a sustainable business that supports both families and futures. Her mission is to change the statistic that 8 out of 10 small businesses fail—and instead equip everyday entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and clarity to succeed.

With more than two decades of experience as a seasoned accountant, speaker, coach, and published author, Megan has helped thousands of entrepreneurs—particularly women and minority-owned businesses—move from financial confusion to clarity. She is passionate about financial literacy and believes that when business owners understand their numbers, they can transform not just their companies, but their lives.
Megan’s impact has been recognized nationally, with features in the NYC Independent special double issue print edition magazine and the Washington DC Chronicle. Through Sidekick Accounting, she and her team provide data-driven, hands-on support to help clients grow intentionally and profitably.

Whether delivering workshops, coaching business leaders, or guiding clients through strategic tax planning, Megan is a powerful advocate for small business success. When she’s not championing entrepreneurs, you’ll find her exploring new places and creating lasting memories with her children.

Shannon Hughes

Shannon D. Hughes is a dynamic mindset and speaker coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor dedicated to helping individuals unlock lasting motivation and momentum in their personal and professional lives. A certified speaker through Icon Media Builder and the prestigious John Maxwell School, Shannon brings both credibility and passion to his work in personal development and transformational speaking.

He is the author of three books, including the bestselling Movement Mastery: How to Find Your Motivation and Create Lasting Momentum, which has inspired readers to pursue purpose with confidence and clarity. Shannon is a proud member of the Speakers Coalition and the creator and host of The Movement, an inspirational talk show originally launched on VoiceAmerica and now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The show has featured high-impact guests such as Frank Shankwitz (founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation), Sheldon Reynolds (Earth, Wind & Fire), and real estate mogul Kent Clothier.

A respected voice in the speaking and coaching community, Shannon has been featured in Keynote MagazineICON MagazineTop Talent Magazine, and contributed a byline article in The Los Angeles Tribune Magazine. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Shannon empowers individuals to step into their greatness and take bold action toward their goals.

Melanie Soloway

Melanie Soloway is best known for her work as a former Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, where she served in the Juvenile Justice System and witnessed firsthand the emotional and spiritual struggles so many teens face. Long before raising her own three children, this experience planted the seeds for what would become her life’s mission: guiding others to see the spark of potential in every child—and in themselves.

For more than 30 years, Melanie has been deeply committed to personal transformation, conscious parenting, and helping others awaken their inner wisdom so they can lead with love, acceptance, and forgiveness. She believes that faith is the antidote to fear and brings this truth into every space she holds.
Melanie has been featured on multiple podcasts and contributed to several books, including Live, Love, ProsperA Daily Gift of Hope, and Good Mom Rules. She has supported hundreds of parents—including high-profile clients in the music and film industries—in building deeper, more authentic connections with their children.

She is one of Lisa Nichols’ elite coaches and a graduate of her Certified Transformational Trainer Program (CTTP). Melanie also holds a Neuro-Transformational Coaching Certification through Elite Coaching, is the Founder and Director of Raising Enlightened Children, and has served as a Parent Educator at The Summit Center.

When she’s not coaching, teaching, or volunteering, Melanie enjoys walking, hiking, practicing yoga, and meditating in the hills of Los Angeles. While she cherishes quiet reflection, she is equally energized by connection—with her family, friends, and the new souls she meets along the way.

David Cunningham

David Cunningham is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, filmmaker, and award-winning cinematographer based in Los Angeles. With a foundation in photography and a passion for storytelling across mediums, David has spent over a decade capturing moments that speak to the soul—whether through a camera lens, a compelling narrative, or the written word.

His creative vision and ability to connect through image and story have led him to work with a range of iconic talents, including Luenell (comedian and actress), Snoop Dogg (legendary rapper and entrepreneur), Salute (musician and cultural tastemaker), Tony Rock (comedian and actor), and Jamie Foxx (Academy Award-winning actor, singer, and producer). Through these collaborations, David has earned a reputation for producing work that is both cinematic and deeply human.

David’s journey is rooted in transformation—the belief that where you start does not define where you end up. His chapter in this book reflects that ethos, offering insight into how we can better understand the world we’re in, discover who we are, and consciously rewrite our paths.

Masati

Masati is the creator of XI Meta Science, a transformative methodology that helps people unlock peak performance, deep rejuvenation, and personal evolution by working at the frequency level—beneath thought, identity, and conditioning. His ability to generate powerful, measurable frequencies emerged after his second of three near-death experiences, a story he shared on Beyond Belief with George Noory on Gaia.

With more than 100,000 client sessions and over a million followers worldwide, Masati has impacted royalty, Fortune 500 executives, medical professionals, elite athletes, and creatives across the globe. His tools and transmissions are available through his website; he supports individuals in clearing distortion and activating their highest coherence.
Masati has been featured in major media outlets including ForbesInc.New York WeeklyUSA TodayWashington DC ChronicleLos Angeles TribuneSan Francisco Daily Press, and more. 

Masat is known as a game-changer throughout the world and one of the best-kept secrets for high-profile individuals. He has worked with business leaders, influencers, medical and healthcare providers, professional athletes, celebrities, the Royal Families in UAE and Monaco, Fortune 500 executives that include Capitol Records, Cardinal Health, Starbucks, Facebook, Fox, CCTV, CIA, Forbes, Microsoft, FedEx, Australia Post, China Petroleum and more. Masati also donates his time to assist schools, hospitals, special needs groups, local communities, and people from all walks of life.
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