Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. She lives in California with her parents, sister, and furry friends. Besides writing, she enjoys skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and of course, reading. She writes in a variety of genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, although she mostly sticks to Sci-Fi. She advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic-nights, performing her spoken word poem Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools.

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Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. She lives in California with her parents, sister, and furry friends. Besides writing, she enjoys skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and of course, reading. She writes in a variety of genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, although she mostly sticks to Sci-Fi. She advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic-nights, performing her spoken word poem Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools.

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Michele Ong is a creative technologist with over 20 years of experience on the tech side of a range of industries. She cut her tech teeth in telecommunications in the early 2000s when the industry was an innovative wild west as consumer internet transitioned from dialup to broadband. Since then, she has worked on wide-reaching projects including Rupert Murdoch's iPad magazine 'The Daily', the first app to have its own Super Bowl commercial, as well as web and video-on-demand presences for FOX TV properties including '24' and Neil deGrasse Tyson's 'Cosmos'. She worked mostly from the comfort of her home in Perth, Western Australia, doing the global telecommute thing long before COVID made it mainstream.

A wearer of many hats, Michele is a mother, business owner, entrepreneur, and creator. She is always curious.

Michele consults on technological and business solutions for domestic and international clients, and is building Podbite, a Software as a Service (SaaS) to help speakers and

creative artists repurpose podcast content to promote their insights, skills, and work. A creator herself, she is a host and producer of the podcast STEAM Powered showcasing the journeys of women in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the Arts, mathematics, and medicine). She co-hosts a second podcast, NepoPod with Amelia Travers (@amaltr42) where they platform people they know (and like) to share what matters to them and cultivate a collaborative ecosystem of makers and doers by creating opportunities for people to connect the dots between them.

Michele believes in the potential of things, and that innovation comes from the liminal spaces where diversity of culture, experience, and disciplines intersect. She also believes that there is no STEMM without the Arts as these are what make us human and ultimately who we're doing all this for. She is a passionate advocate for women in STEAM and diversity in all its forms to encourage the kind of exploration and collaboration that leads to innovative, sustainable, and fulfilling industries, careers, and lives for this generation and those to come.

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Since 1993, I’ve worked with and led programs for 30,000+ leaders and team members working for positive change in and through their organizations. I started my coaching business in 2008, making me one of Albuquerque’s most experienced business coaches and one the world’s first business coaches to focus on the needs of social entrepreneurs.

In 2017, I founded Awarepreneurs as a way to help people learn about the practices successful impact business leaders use. Today I’m best known as the host of Awarepreneurs, a leading social entrepreneur podcast with 330+ episodes, 100+ five star Apple Podcast reviews and multiple awards. In my coaching practice, I work with values based founders and teams who are ready for accelerated growth.

More recently, I’ve been doing an increasing amount of organizational consulting. For instance, I’m a consultant with New Mexico Angels, helping the organization to implement a growth plan. And I’m the Business Coach for both the 2023 and 2024 cohorts of the SBA THRIVE accelerator in Albuquerque. The program provides MBA-equivalent knowledge and support to business owners poised for high growth.

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Scott Carson has been an active real estate investor and entrepreneur since 2002, focusing on the niche of distressed mortgage notes.  Since 2008 he has purchased over $1 Billion in distressed notes on residential and commercial properties all across the country. He has helped thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs create wealth through his classes helping his students close thousands of deals.  He also hosts the podcast, the Note Closers Show Podcast.  An avid sports fan, he spends his free time traveling, gardening, and making memories.  He calls Austin, Texas home.

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Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton is an accomplished extreme sports athlete, champion snowkiter, and trailblazing kitesurfing icon who has transformed her thrilling life into a journey of empowerment and inspiration. With numerous accolades, including titles as the Australian Kitesurfing Champion and a globally ranked Snowkite Champion, Jennie's career is built on courage, resilience, and a deep passion for the outdoors. Her life story is a testament to her unstoppable spirit, marked by adventures in Alaska's backcountry, surviving avalanches, and even escaping polar bears.

Known for her engaging and high-energy approach, Jennie coaches women in snowkiting camps, teaching them not just the technical skills of the sport but also how to conquer their fears and build unshakable confidence. She brings this same energy to her role as a keynote speaker, where her talks blend real-life adventure stories with actionable strategies, helping audiences face their own fears and challenges with newfound courage. Her popular "Fear Formula" unpacks the tools and mindset athletes use to stay calm under pressure, sharing valuable lessons with everyone from corporate teams to women over 40 seeking to pivot their passions.

Jennie is also the author of a heartfelt children's book series that follows characters who learn bravery and self-belief, with a special focus on supporting families dealing with childhood cancer. Through her books, speaking, and coaching, Jennie is dedicated to inspiring people to overcome fear, dream big, and live life to the fullest, embodying her signature motto: Ready Mindset Go.

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Sheela Krisha is a transcendental sound healer. When she sings people have extrasensory and somatic releasing experiences. People who experience her sound have shared seeing colours, going into a deep meditative state, having out of body experiences, healing relational trauma in their unconscious mind and so much more. In addition, Sheela is a whole human leadership coach and facilitator of women's transformational retreats and events. She has over 20 years of experience practicing and sharing yoga, and has been immersed in the personal development and coaching world for over a decade. She is passionate about helping people find & share their authentic voice. Through her work, she has helped people find life after loss, attract love, release substance addictions, articulate and live their purpose, lose weight and live with greater confidence as their authentic selves.

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Meet Kara Mayer Robinson — interviewer, licensed therapist, mental health advisor, journalist, event host, emcee, and moderator, and people person.

Kara is all about getting to know you as you really are. If you sit across from Kara during an interview, at a live event, or at a café, she’s 100% there with you, totally connected, in the zone. You feel it. You appreciate it. You feel connected.

It’s no surprise, then, that celebrities and beyond are quick to say “yes” when Kara asks them to be on her show (or to hang out over coffee). There’s just something about Kara that feels good to be around. Plus, you often walk away with a quick tip or two on whatever’s going on in your life.

A trusted friend and confidante, Kara lives by the words “Tell me everything—from the beginning.” And it works.

Kara has carved out an interesting career, especially with an unexpected and winding path. (She shared it a few times on Really Famous. It involves an accounting degree, Comedy Central, Bob Newhart, Columbia University, a New York therapy license, The New York Times, Edie Falco and a lot of trial-and-error with microphones and video cameras.)

If you’d like to hear Kara’s personal reflections and stories about how she got here, her thoughts on life, etc., you’ll find scoop on The Story of Me blog.

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Bryan Gile is a six-time world-record-holding professional skydiver with over 12,000 skydives, an entrepreneur, and public speaker. He developed and tested the systems of Be Great Be Happy after setting his first skydiving world record, learning three foreign languages, and serving as the North American Director of Sales for the largest man-made surf park manufacturer in the world.

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Carrie Severson is a burnout, author, speaker, business owner, wife, bonus mom, and caregiver. She first experienced burnout in 2012 when she created and ran a nonprofit for girls that grew nationally. Her first memoir, Unapologetically Enough, was a big hit and led to burnout recovery workshops for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and healthcare networks nationwide. Her follow-up book, The Enoughness Method, is a guided journal supporting readers through their burnout journey. She lives in Arizona and is always up for a chat at www.carrieseverson.com.

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