Liz Hilliard: Find Your Strength

After starting her own business in her fifties, Fitness expert, Liz Hilliard, realized that while she was empowering other women to be strong and more themselves, she wasn’t living what she was preaching. Having been raised in the South and constantly doing what was expected, Liz sought to please others, but not herself.  With the belief that people can be powerful at any age and the resolve to live authentically, she stepped out into the unknown and met both support and resistance. Liz shares her journey of self-discovery and discusses how to stay true to yourself, no matter what others say. Liz founded the Hilliard Studio Method, an award-winning core-centric, pilates-based workout program. Liz is the author of, Be Powerful: Find Your Strength at Any Age.

Jarrett Krosoczka: Camp Sunshine

Jarrett Kropsoczka grew up with a drug-addicted mother and a missing father. While he was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. At first he was unsure if he could handle the task, but while at Camp Sunshine, Jarrett learned lessons about resiliency and the hope and determination that gets people through troubled of times. Jarrett is a New York Times bestselling author, and the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 books for young readers. He is also the host of The Book Report with JJK on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live, a weekly segment celebrating books, authors, and reading.

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Emma Nadler: Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges

Change is the one constant in life and yet most of us are addicted to certainty. We like life to be neat and tidy but the reality is, it’s anything but. One day, Emma Nadler got a call from her daughter’s doctor that changed her life forever. Faced with the realities of raising a child with a rare genetic condition, she had to confront her preconceptions of motherhood and her perfectionistic beliefs. She discusses how to navigate whatever challenge life throws at you. Emma is a psychotherapist, author and speaker. She helps people understand and tolerate emotions, build deeper relationships, and find meaning in life's challenges. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden, is about learning to adapt and accept when life doesn’t go as planned.

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Christy Gibson, MD: Post Traumatic Growth

Our bodies are built to respond to stress, but it’s easy to forget about your innate power when you are facing challenges.  According to Dr. Christy Gibson, it is possible remodel your brain to achieve post-traumatic growth. She explains how to embrace your power and transform your life. Dr. Gibson is a physician, change agent, and trauma clinician. She is the author of the book, The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture your post traumatic growth with personalized solutions.

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Brooke Ellison, PhD: Miracles Happen

At age 11,  Brooke Ellison was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned Miracles Happen, a memoir that was adapted into a movie, The Brooke Ellison Story, directed by Christopher Reeve. Brooke went on to earn her MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in sociology from Stony Brook University. Today, she is a tenured professor at Stony Brook. Brook talks about the story of her remarkable life, and her belief that people possess the strength and grit to fight back when we feel all is lost. Brooke is also the author of Look Both Ways.

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Ruchira Gupta: Selling InnocenceRuchira Gupta is working to create a world where no child is bought or sold. As a journalist, Ruchira stumbled upon rows of villages with missing girls, which led her to became a life-long activist against sex-trafficking. She is a writer, feminist campaigner, professor at New York University, and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide. Ruchira won the Clinton Global Citizen award, the Sera Bangali Award, and an Emmy for outstanding investigative. She has helped more than 20,000 girls and women in India exit prostitution systems. She has also edited, As If Women Matter, an anthology of Gloria Steinem’s essays, and written manuals on human trafficking for the UN Office for Drugs and Crime. Ruchira’s debut novel is, I Kick and I Fly.

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Nadia Davis: Home is Within You
How does someone who appears to have it all experience a horrific fall from grace? Nadia Davis has been a public figure in California for two decades. She grew up the daughter of a famous immigrant rights attorney, and later became the wife of the then State Attorney General. Her rise crashed in a drama-filled public fall that included drug abuse, blackmail, and many years of recovery as a mother and a woman. Nadia discusses her journey of healing. Nadia is an attorney who has received numerous awards for her work including the John F. Kennedy Jr. Service Award. She is the author of the book, Home is Within You: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption.

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Craig Alexander: Spring Into Fitness

This time of year people begin to think about warmer temperatures and getting into shape. They rev up their exercise routines or start new ones. And with that comes the risk of injury. When you’re testing your limits, even a minor injury can alter your performance. Craig Alexander talks about the importance of physical fitness and having a plan to protect yourself from injuries. Craig is a former professional triathlete who is a 5-time Ironman World Champion.

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Mark Nepo: Surviving Storms

When things break down or don’t go as planned, we can find ourselves struggling to survive. Finding the resilience to keep moving forward can be a daily challenge. Mark Nepo discusses how we can meet adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart. Mark is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years. He’s a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and his numerous award winning books, including The Book of Awakening, have been translated into over 20 languages. Mark has appeared several times on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program. He was named one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit, and was also chosen as one of OWN’s Super Soul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. Mark’s new book is, Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity.

Marisa Moore: A Plant Forward Diet

According to the latest scientific research, eating with a plant slant and focusing on whole foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts – are key to a longer and healthier life. In fact, new studies show that a plant-forward diet can increase longevity by up to eight years. Nutritionist and food blogger, Marisa Moore, discusses how we can easily integrate a plant-forward diet into our lives. Marisa is the author of The Plant Love Kitchen: An Easy Guide to Plant-Forward Eating, With75+ Recipes. 

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Elaine Pofeldt: Imposter Syndrome

Do you experience moments of self-doubt about your achievements? Do you think that everyone else knows more than you do? Do you have trouble seeing the value in the services you provide? Imposter syndrome is that little voice in your head that casts doubt and makes you feel like you are not good enough. It can stop you from moving forward. It’s been reported that entrepreneurs and freelance consultants are more susceptible to imposter syndrome because they rely on self confidence to make a living, and they may not have the support network to help them when these moments arise. The good news is that imposter syndrome is not permanent and it can be overcome. Elaine Pofeldt discusses strategies to navigate these feelings of inadequacy. Elaine is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business andTiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness. She is an independent journalist who specializes in small business and entrepreneurship. Her work has appeared on CNBC, and in Fortune, Money, Forbes, and many other publications.

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Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD: The Empowerment Solution

Have you ever wondered why you make yourself invisible, procrastinate, or please others to get their approval? According to Dr. Friedemann Schaub, our subconscious employs these types of survival patterns to protect us. But, living in a survival mode has significant downsides. Dr. Schaub discusses how to break free from the six most common survival patterns - the victim, the invisible, the procrastinator, the chameleon, the helper, and the lover - by engaging the subconscious, the part of the mind that created them in the first place. Dr. Schaub is a physician, researcher, personal development coach, and the author of the award-winning book, The Fear + Anxiety Solution. His new book is, The Empowerment Solution: Six Keys to Unlocking Your Full Potential with the Subconscious Mind.

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