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Rebecca Whitman is an international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and highly sought-after Magnetic Abundance Mentor. A proud Princeton University graduate (with honors), Rebecca has been named Life Coach of the Year and Empowered Woman of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. In 2024, USA Today listed her among the Top 5 Entrepreneurs to Watch.

She is the dynamic host of the globally top 1% ranked podcast, Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant, which received the Positive Change Award. Through her signature framework—the 7 Pillars of Abundance (spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial)—Rebecca empowers individuals to live with more balance, fun, and freedom.

Her thought leadership has been featured in New York Weekly, Miami Magazine, and LA Weekly. She has appeared on ABC and CBS, and has guested on over 100 podcasts. Rebecca has also delivered keynote speeches at Columbia University and UCLA and has shared virtual stages with legends such as Grant Cardone, Jack Canfield, and Les Brown.

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Paul Andrew Skidmore is a Tennessee-based author, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work spans books, films, audiobooks, and podcasts. He is best known for titles like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Kindling, Ciao Bella, and The Darkness Rolled Over Her.

Notably, The Darkness Rolled Over Her has been adapted into a feature film, produced and directed by Skidmore himself, with a scheduled release in 2025. This emotional and gripping story is gaining early attention and is expected to resonate with audiences worldwide.

You can explore all of Paul's creative work—including his books, films, and podcasts—at parabolos.com.

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Max Shippee grew up in rural Maine and knows the woods well. His own journey took him to Hollywood, California by way of Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, DC, and even Bali, Indonesia. For the last 20 years, he has been busy as an actor, a gym owner, a husband, and a father. Along the way, he's had some stories brewing in that silver-haired head of his. He thought he best write them down. You can find his spontaneous science-fiction installments on Reddit, and now, Moonshine: The Series has begun with Path of the Raven.

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Cathy Colver Garland, oldest daughter of Dr. Randy Colver, has published Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ (Enroute Books & Media, Fall 2024) and Revelationship Devotional & Study Guide (Enroute Books & Media, December 2024). Available on Amazon, http://Revelationship.net , and other fine retailers.

She also writes Gracefull Musings, a blog providing women a moment of rest and challenge before those little fingers appear under the bathroom door. A former Vice-President of a software company, she currently consults with institutions and companies on marketing, sales, and strategy. She also mentors women in professional, spiritual, and personal development. Saved and living an "absolutely surrendered" life, her passion is to teach people to hear God's voice and obey, surrender their lives absolutely, and walk in freedom. She is married to Mickey and has two children in elementary school.

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I am a writer in New York City where I live with my family, surrounded by books, records, CDs—and a lot of snacks.

I am an editor at Lilith Magazine and have been a journalist for many publications (some that still exist and others that no longer exist!), reporting on activism and culture, and writing essays, cultural criticism, and the occasional opinion piece.

THE SINGER SISTERS, born out of my fascination with families who put their struggles into art, was published by Flatiron Books in summer 2024 and was a USA Today Bestseller! It was such a pleasure to write, a project that helped me through the frustrations of balancing early motherhood with work, life and living in a broken world.

I hope you get some of the same escape and solace reading it as I did writing it, and it feels like listening to a beloved song.

Some random things I love: "getting outdoors," jumping into bodies of water, Jane Austen and 19th century Brit Lit, Bridgerton, Bruce Springsteen, being an eternally-amateur yogi, Tolkien, bikes, trains and other non-car transportation systems, getting deals at TJ Maxx, Emily of New Moon, show tunes, New England, France, coffee, cheese, ice cream, gazpacho, bagels, and babka.

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Art recently published his first book, "Making SEAMless Sales," based on twenty-five years of presales and sales enablement expertise after twenty years of industry and sales experience.

The book helps sales professionals in B2B industries increase annual recurring revenue, total contract value, and margin by being laser-focused on client success, from hello to commission.

Art began in engineering and quickly moved into the application space as a customer and implementer of technology. Art was recruited into a presales role at a major software company, leading to sales and sales management positions. In 1999 Art transitioned to sales enablement and subsequently worked for a global learning company for 3 years. In 2009 Art founded his own company, Team Sales Development.

One of Art's outstanding successes was implementing a sales transformation program for a global electronics manufacturing outsourcer that resulted in them garnering a 22% increase in bookings in the first two years and increasing their win rate by sixteen points. Art has been working with this client going on twenty years.

Art's sales transformation portfolio delivered virtually, in-person, and in large group environments consists of workshops and seminars for presales and sales professionals, including Consultative Selling, Opportunity Management (with SFDC and D365 App), Selling to Executives, Customer Buying Process, Financial Selling, Great Demo!, Doing Discovery, Webinar Mastery, Core Strengths, and Negotiation.

Skills to name a few.

Art holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and studied Adult Learning Principles through Friesen, Kay, and Associates. Art lives north of Pittsburgh in Mars, PA, and enjoys spending time with his spouse and family, traveling for business and pleasure, working on remodeling projects, and helping family and friends.

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Patrick W. Naughton Jr. is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and a military historian. Currently he is an instructor at the US Army's Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Patrick is also currently serving as a Fellow with the Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and InterAgency Cooperation, a program of the CGSC Foundation. In addition to various tactical, operational, and strategic assignments held over 28 years in the Army, Patrick has also served as a legislative liaison to the US Senate, an interagency fellow with the Department of Labor, and a Congressional partnership program fellow with the Partnership for a Secure America. He has also served as a senior fellow with West Point's Center for Junior Officers. Patrick is also a recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He holds a master's degree in history from CGSC, where he was an Art of War Scholar, and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Patrick has published with over a dozen peer-reviewed history and national security journals. His first book "Born from War: A Soldier's Quest to Understand Vietnam, Iraq, and the Generational Impact of Conflict" is due out in April 2025. His views expressed therein are those of the author and not of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or any agency of the US Government. He lives in Fort Leavenworth, KS with his wife and three-year-old son. Patrick's work can be found at http://patnaughton.com .

My book can be found at: Born From War - Casemate Publishers US

Dr. Jen O'Ryan is a consultant and strategist specializing in Human and Organizational Behavior. She combines a PhD in Human Behavior with 15 years of experience instigating change at Fortune 100 companies and a few small-but-mighty startups. Jen's background in the technology sector includes designing new experiences for customers, transforming enterprise-wide workflows, and making order out of chaos.

Blending humor, storytelling, and evidence-based approaches, Jen meets people where they are and shows them a way forward. As the author of two books, she frequently speaks at conferences, events, and podcasts related the future of organizational health, navigating resistance, and influencing change.

Outside of work, Jen is a travel enthusiast and avid runner. She also has a strange affinity for bad 80's music, getting lost in new cities, and scary movies.

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• Links to my books
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Bill Gruber is an accomplished CEO, leadership expert, and author of The Leadership Blueprint: A Guide for Building and Leading a High-Performing Team. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Bill has raised more than $80 million in venture capital, spearheaded innovative product launches, and led strategic exits totaling over $270 million. He's known for his expertise in team-building, innovation, and navigating complex challenges in high-growth, regulated markets.

As a thought leader, Bill is passionate about empowering leaders to create transformative change in their organizations. His practical and actionable insights have made him a sought-after guest on podcasts, including Entrepreneur's United and Financial Freedom for Physicians. Whether discussing leadership strategies, innovation, or his journey as an author, Bill engages audiences with authenticity and expertise.

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Rosanne is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience and a recognized expert in the chakra energy system. Her passion for sharing the ancient wisdom of the chakras led to the creation of The Chakra Way—a holistic platform dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance, clarity, and spiritual alignment.

Through The Chakra Way, Rosanne offers:

• Online courses rooted in chakra healing
• Personalized chakra readings
• Guided meditations to support energy flow and mindfulness
• Transformational yoga retreats that promote inner peace and deep connection

As a meditation leader and spiritual guide, Rosanne blends yoga philosophy, chakra alignment, and practical tools to support others on their journey of self-discovery and energetic balance.

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