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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 helps align executives in five conversations, resulting in a 'magical sentence' that sets and maintains clear focus throughout any product design and development process. I'm also a founding volunteer of Never Search Alone, which is a free process that is like "AA for job seekers." It's based on a book of that name by Phyl Terry and describes how job seekers should create Job Search Councils and follow a prescribed set of exercises to co-mentor each other through the otherwise horrible experience of job seeking.

I'm also a mentor and coach to women in tech and help them understand how and why to stand strong as they approach their career development, titles, and salaries. In my consulting work, I have worked with established companies from Apple to Zillow, financial institutions of all sizes, dozens of startups, and international organizations like the United Nations. I specialize in early stage startup and disruptive innovation teams. I'm also a mentor and coach to women in tech and help them understand how and why to stand strong as they approach their career development, titles, and salaries. I am the co-author of the Persona Lifecycle books and am currently working on my third book Align Before Design.

I am the host of the Corporate Underpants podcast and of the Never Search Alone Linkedin Live events. Before launching my own business, I was a User Experience Lead at Amazon. I have a Master's Degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington.

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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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 believes the first step to any journey is action, and he's living proof of what's possible when you choose to move forward with intention.

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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.

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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 remove their masks, embrace their authentic selves, and cultivate meaningful relationships. Join Yvonne as she shares her journey, insights, and powerful tools for unlocking happiness, success, and unshakable self-worth.

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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 camper. Her courage and passion for connection now inspire Dan's own travels and storytelling.

Dan now shares his journey through his podcast and writing platform, "The Journey of My Mother's Son" where he interviews everyday people doing extraordinary things in their communities. Whether the stories involve sports, faith, music, food, or travel, the common thread is the impact made by "many little people in many little places doing many little things," echoing the quote by Michael Franti.

Dan is currently booking speaking engagements and writing additional books inspired by the people he meets on the road. His goal is to encourage others to live with purpose and make a difference — one small act at a time.

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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

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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.

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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 Workshops and other specialized programs. Their combined expertise offers participants a comprehensive experience, blending strength training with the fluidity and creativity of dance.

As a recognized leader in the field, Osvaldo teaches advanced strength techniques such as One-Arm Push-Ups and Single-Leg Squats at workshops nationwide. His teaching combines technical mastery with a practical, results-oriented approach, making him a sought-after instructor by athletes, fitness professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

Osvaldo's vision includes pursuing an MS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance, further solidifying his expertise and laying the groundwork to establish his own state-of-the-art sports performance facility.

Follow Osvaldo on his website www.ironcoreway.com for insights, tips, and updates on his upcoming workshops and events.

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