The Dude Therapist

Sharon Mazel is a pregnancy and parenting expert, NYT bestselling author, parenting coach, speaker, and Instagram influencer...and a mom of four! Sharon co-authored the bestselling book What to Expect When You're Expecting (4th/5th eds), along with numerous other books in the popular What to Expect pregnancy and parenting book series. Join the 155,000+ followers who interact with Sharon daily on Instagram, where she posts informative pregnancy and parenting content daily and hosts regular Q&A's. Sharon speaks widely on pregnancy and parenting — plus she's a pregnancy and parenting coach, working with families online and in person, answering questions, giving tips, and coming up with strategies and individualized plans to help expectant and new parents be the best possible parents.

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A psychotherapist for over 16 years, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has an active private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where she specializes in grief and trauma. Gina also focuses on helping people to navigate uncertain, complicated life transitions, (even welcome changes come with their fair share of challenges!), and most recently, she is writing a book on 'modern grief', as Covid redefined how we look at loss and grief therapy, especially for younger people experiencing grief for the first time.
Gina believes in the intersection between eastern and western philosophy when approaching grief and loss and looks forward to the ever-widening ways to heal in a more holistic way.

https://ginamoffa.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ginamoffalcsw/

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Julie Kratz is a highly-acclaimed TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing many career “pivot points” of her own, she started her own speaking business with the goal of helping leaders be more inclusive. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer. 

Her books include Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and Lead Like an Ally:  A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, and her children’s books The Little Allies and Charlotte Wants a BFF.  

Find Julie at NextPivotPoint.com, @NextPivotPoint, or on LinkedIn.

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After receiving a double master's degree and working in the field of therapy with children on the Autistic Spectrum, Betty Gulko began to pursue her passion for creativity. She started her blog SuchaBetty.com while working as an editorial fashion stylist and sharing her own fashion, beauty, and lifestyle creations on Instagram. With her passion to inspire and bring positivity-infused content, she began to mentor teens about self-esteem. Betty, ‘your glow up bestie’, is now spreading her personal story to inspire each and every one of you, young or old, to work on your mindset and confidence through one on one consulting that will enable you to grow from the inside out and GLOW UP in all areas of your life.

Here are a few things Betty offers and is up to! (https://www.suchabetty.com/)
The GLOW UP Club 
One on one Life coaching - focusing on Confidence and Mindset 
Podcast Host @ChatWithBetty 
Inspiring Motivational Speaker 
Marketing, branding, social media advisor 
Positivity Infused content creator 
Mom/wife/dog mom 

Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers, and a book, with her primary research interests being in the areas of positive psychology and suicide. Additionally, Dr. Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health.

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jessicaleighphd.wixsite.com/mysite

Instagram: @jessicaleighphd

TikTok: @jessicaleighphd

Podcast: Psych Talk

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Stevon is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and corporate consultant. In his private practice, he specializes in working with BIPOC professionals struggling with Impostor Syndrome. He has been a featured expert for various major television and media platforms, including the Oprah  Winfrey Network, Bustle Magazine, Thrive Global, and Entrepreneur Magazine. As a corporate consultant, he has facilitated discussions about Impostor Syndrome, race, and mental health concerns in the workplace for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Tory Burch,  Scotch Porter, The Creative Collective NYC, Deluxe Media, and A New Direction – a London based non-profit, that provides support and development to individuals that are underrepresented in the creative and digital industries.

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Dana Malstaff is the Founder of Boss Mom and the creator of the Nurture to Convert Society. She is a mother, author, podcaster, content strategist, template architect, blind spot reducer, engagement facilitator, and movement maker.  She helps moms with beautifully unpredictable schedules grow successful and sustainable businesses that don't take up all their time, and keep working even when they have to step away to be a mom (or any other important role).

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Dr. Kim Van Dusen, LMFT, RPT is a mom of two and the CEO/Owner/Founder of The Parentologist, a Southern California based family and lifestyle brand about everything parenting with a therapeutic twist! She has a Master’s in Television Broadcasting and Marital and Family Therapy as well as her Doctorate in Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Play Therapist, University Professor, Public Conference Speaker, Blogger, and currently works part-time in private practice and also for a clinic that serves families that have children on the Autism Spectrum. She is a writing contributor for many publications including TODAY Parenting and Red Tricycle, an official LEGOLAND blogger and Disney Content Creator, a regular on CBS 8 morning local news, and a two-time breast cancer survivor. She is currently in the process of writing her first book and hosting her own podcast @theparentologistpodcast!

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Dr. Denaye Barahona is a loving wife and mama of two. She partners with families to tackle the challenges of raising children. Denaye is a minimalist who claims to be a decluttering expert (don't let her near your closet). She loves to travel, talk about health and wellness, and give unsolicited advice. She has been featured on the likes of The Today Show, Real Simple, Netflix, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other media outlets. Denaye holds a Ph.D. in Child Development and is a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in child and family practice.

Denaye Barahona, @simple_families on IG, podcast available anywhere, 

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Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie Messersmith-Bunting champions mental health
awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. He challenges people to rethink
complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol and drug addiction. Through
his company ArchieCares, LLC, Messersmith-Bunting aims to reframe the narrative surrounding
mental illness and addiction by facilitating honest and vulnerable conversations.
Messersmith-Bunting reaches individuals personally as he openly and honestly shares his own
struggle with addiction and clinical depression. He weaves research of top therapists and
addiction specialists into his storytelling, allowing audiences to understand the potential for
loss and pain. Whether it’s a conversation with corporate employees about mental health in
the workplace or a student workshop on resilience, Archie delivers a vibrant mix of life lessons.
Attendees are inspired, empowered and ready to make authentic changes in their life.
The Virginia native served as the Assistant Director of Programming at Illinois State University in
2010, and Fraternity Services Director at Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Fraternity headquarters in
2013. At SigEp, he created the organization’s first member safety curriculum focusing on
consent, sexual assault prevention, and healthy relationships. Messersmith-Bunting also was
the inaugural Vice President of Campus Operations and Health & Safety for the North American
Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in 2017 where he championed the organization’s Health &
Safety Initiative and the adoption of the NIC’s Alcohol & Drug Guidelines.
In 2019, he transitioned to full-time speaker and consultant providing leadership, mental health
and alcohol & drug prevention education at corporations like Solenis and The Job Sauce, and
college campuses including Clemson University, Iowa State University and The University of
Southern California.
Messersmith-Bunting graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Samford University and a Master
of Science in College and Student Personal Administration from Illinois State University. He was
recognized by Illinois State University with the Outstanding New Professional award and
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year. He lives with his husband and son Kade in
Charlottesville, Virginia and loves to binge romantic comedies, explore the outdoors and read
to Kade in his spare time.