Jono was born with a rare genetic condition known as Treacher Collins syndrome, which affects the development of facial bones and tissues.

His new book, "Not All Heroes Wear Capes", details his experiences in life living with his condition.

Laura Carney is a magazine copy editor, writer and illustrator. She has also worked to raise awareness as an advocate with the National Safety Council, End Distracted Driving, the Safe Roads Alliance, Family for Safe Streets NJ, Act to End Deadly Distractions, NCSR Road Safety Advocacy and the Road to Zero Coalition. These days she raises awareness via her book, My Father's List, a memoir about her father, who was killed by a distracted driver, and as a marathon runner. 

You can learn more about Laura and find her book on her website, http://www.bylauracarney.com/

Leslie is the co-founder of Hindi Libraries, a nonprofit that ships children's books all over the world for children in need. Since 2018, they've collected and shipped out over 385,000 books and partnered with more than 700 organizations worldwide. You can learn more about them at https://www.hindislibraries.org/ 

Christian details his struggles growing up in the foster care system and how he persevered to become a first generation high school and college graduate. He now has an apartment of his own and is chasing his dreams. 

After a series of truly life-altering events, Candace found herself on a rooftop and made the decision to attempt to take her own life. Since surviving the attempt, she's gone on to face her mental health battles head-on and has found immense satisfaction through the power of motherhood. This is a story of great resilience and mental health awareness. 

Harper was born with a very rare skin condition which causes her skin to be extremely dry and flake off constantly. Harlequin Ichthyosis can be deadly at birth, but Harper survived and is thriving as a loving, energetic young girl. You can follow Harper's journey on instagram, @harper.incredible. 

Dion is the founder of Dion's Chicago Dream, a non-profit based out of Englewood that focuses on fighting food insecurity within the community. The non-profit delivers fresh vegetables and fruits to households in need and also stocks a community fridge with fresh produce throughout the week. Prior to helping over a thousand families in Chicago, Dawson was a U.S Navy Communications Specialist and journalist for over five years.

You can learn more at https://dionschicagodream.com

Jacob is the founder of the global non-profit mental health promotion movement, NoStigmas, and the creator of the 5 Bridges to Wellness. He has been internationally recognized for his speaking, writing, and advocacy work in mental health and suicide prevention. 

You can learn more about Jacob and his work at https://www.jacobmoore.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/jacobmoore/?hl=en

Wilbur is the founder and CEO of the marketing and development company, YouTech. After launching a business in 2012 with an initial investment of just $600, his company was valued eight years later at $25 million, earning him a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 list. You can learn more about Wilbur at https://www.wilburyou.com/.