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About Rhonda Parker

Rhonda Parker Taylor wanted to write a book to prove to herself that she could.

For many, like Parker Taylor, writing is a difficult task.

Growing up, she wasn’t a good student in English, reading or writing. She struggled with McGuffey Readers. And the phonetic concepts escaped her as a child.

But she was still drawn to books, mostly encyclopedias, where she could read about the world, daring young women and journeys away from her small hometown of Noblesville.

So, writing became about telling a story that was within her.

https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparkertaylor/

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About Marie Birtel

I published my book in German and English beginning of 2024 about narcissistic abuse in family-systems. The name of my heroine is Emma. In fact it is my story:

Emma grows up in the illusion of a perfect family, shielded by external prosperity and a façade of good upbringing. However, behind closed doors, a toxic family system thrives - led by a covertly narcissistic mother and a narcissistic-sadistic father. In "I love you when...", you embark on a captivating journey through the seemingly idyllic family's own world, unraveling the intricacies of manipulative tactics woven over decades.

https://mariebirtel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/i_am_maryc/

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About David Doss

David Doss is the visionary Founder of CKC.Fund, an asset management consulting firm that bridges the gap between traditional finance and emerging technologies like blockchain. With over a decade of experience in corporate development, strategic planning, and investment management, David has held pivotal roles at top-tier institutions such as Citi, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Gemini, where he honed his skills in wealth creation, financial innovation, and growth marketing.

David’s mission is to empower individuals and businesses by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of the modern financial world. He excels in breaking down intricate financial concepts, making them accessible and actionable for his audience. Whether advising on building diversified investment portfolios, navigating the regulatory landscape of cryptocurrency, or exploring blockchain’s potential in real estate, David’s insights offer clarity in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world.

https://ckc.fund/

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About La Juana Whitmore

La Juana Whitmore is a visionary Business Strategist, Accredited Small Business Consultant®, and Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ with a passion for entrepreneurship that spans over 25 years. Her journey began with a nearly 20-year tenure at Target Corporation, where she honed her skills in business analysis, architecture, and strategy consulting. This extensive experience laid the groundwork for her current mission: to empower women entrepreneurs through financial education and consulting.

https://www.nextfemmefinancial.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajuanawhitmore/

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About Dominiece Clifton

Seven years ago, during a meditation, my grandmother urged me to embark on a spiritual journey. Like many, I had been living on autopilot, feeling unworthy and fearful of pursuing the life I truly desired. Unhappy and unfulfilled, I had no idea what my soul was meant to do. Deep down, I wanted more, but I didn't know how to achieve it. This realization set me on a path of personal growth and transformation.

This journey involved deep healing work, releasing childhood trauma, and exploring various healing modalities, from somatic approaches to plant medicine and astrology. I gained a profound understanding of stress and the importance of regulating the nervous system in the healing process. This self-discovery helped me reconnect with my soul's unique blueprint.

https://domrclifton.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiece-r-clifton-288b20b3/

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My son and his difficulties navigating adulthood after high school made me see that as a society we are dropping the ball on autistic young adults. They have had nothing but transition their whole life’s but no transition into the adult world and how to be their own advocates.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-ratchford-780283273/

http://www.adultingwithautism.com/

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About Caroline Brewin

➡️ Have you ever struggled with self-doubt?

➡️ Have you ever not spoken up because you were scared?

➡️ Have you ever felt like a fraud and that you'll get found out?

So many people struggle with lack of self-confidence - its impact can be crippling. These kind of fears were part of my everyday life in the crazy world of investment banking!

I spent 18 years as a Leader & Chief of Staff in banking across Australia, Singapore and the UK, before becoming a CEO and Executive Coach.

⭐ I'm now on a mission to impact 1 million people, through my company's work on the Neuroscience of Confidence ⭐

✅ Through blend of storytelling, fascinating research, and energetic discussion, I love to talk around everything CONFIDENCE: from self-doubt to imposter syndrome, leadership and stress management, to career pivots and purpose.

✅ I'm particularly passionate about empowering women with this knowledge - we have such a long way to go to get to real equality and I'm making myself part of the solution!

✅ I have a book coming out called "Confident" in January, so have lots of great content and exclusive research from over 10,000 people that I can share

I'd love to chat if our passions align.

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About Caroline Biesalski

Caroline Biesalski, a dynamic entrepreneur and podcast host, always felt a deep calling to connect with others. Born with a natural curiosity, she spent her early years in Germany, exploring books, nature, and the world of business. Her career began in corporate environments, but her passion for personal growth and inspired leadership led her to chart a new path.

After years of building a successful business, Caroline founded the *INSPIRED CHOICE TODAY* podcast, a platform dedicated to showcasing leaders, experts, and innovators who are transforming their fields. Her empathetic approach to interviewing quickly resonated with audiences, as she created genuine connections with her guests.

https://www.inspiredchoice.today/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/biesalski/

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About Tanya Hallett

I have been a teacher and trainer for over 20 years. After working in some of the hardest to staff school and dealing with complex trauma on a daily basis, I became convinced that Trauma Informed Practice is the true way forward for future leadership.

Nearly 30% of the workforce in 2025 will be Gen Z, and 30%of them suffer from complex trauma.

After being involved in a number if violent incidents in the high school where I was punched, shoved, assaulted when trying to break up fights, I temporarily left teaching to do support work. I felt this would be a safer way for me to work and it was getting hard being subjected to daily violence and trying to protect kids from assaults when there was little support from school leadership.

The client I was taking care of was unfortunately very troubled and dangerous. One night, she threated to start a fire, held my head over live electrical wires while watching them spark and held me hostage for hours while waiting for emergency services to arrive. Shortly after this incident, I was diagnosed with PTSD.

https://tipt.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-hallett/

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About Rob Ramseyer

I am the co-founder of the Impactful Coaching Project. The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and research to help coaches develop. We have two books, a podcast, a substack and active speaking and consulting.

I am a deep background in leadership through academic study (doctorate in leadership), organizational culture, and practical experience with 10 years in leadership as an athletic director and vice president of two different colleges and Universities.

https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/

http://linkedin.com/in/rob-ramseyer

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About Cali Estes

Dr. Cali Estes overcame a life of neglect and abuse and left home at an early age. Battling addiction to food and diet pills (and later speed), she almost died. Cali was able to get sober, tackle her food addiction, and put herself though college. In 2003, she founded and scaled a 4 million dollar in the fitness industry that was lost in the economic downturn of 2008, leaving her broke and homeless.

She picked herself up and went on to start the largest addiction and mental health education company in the globe. Along the way she met her late husband, Tim Estes (a rock and roll drummer) and they wrote a booked called 'I Married a Junkie' about his slide into the opiate abyss while she was building up her Sober on Demand brand to help others get sober and tackle their own addictions.

https://linktr.ee/Drcaliestes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caliestes/

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About Dr. Robin Buckley

Unlike many coaches, Dr. Robin has a combination of education, training, and expertise in both clinical psychology and coaching to support her work with clients. Her use of cognitive behavioral strategies and her proprietary coaching model effectively and strategically guide individuals and couples to the lives they want.

http://www.igsouth.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley/

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About Jenna Hatch

Born and raised in Victim Mentality, I saw life as something that happened to me—until my early 20s, when the glass shattered, and I landed in a whole new world, like Dorothy in Oz.

Jill of all trades, Master of anything I set my mind to. I thrive in the in-between, bouncing between levels 5 and 6 of "hoemath."

Figuring out life as I go, loving every messy, chaotic second of it, and wanting to help others do the same!

https://www.projectoutsource.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-hatch/

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Bob is a visionary leader and is passionate about inspiring, challenging, and encouraging men to break their status quo.

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Serving as a life-strategist, creator, and a personal development junkie, Bob empowers men with what they need to find purpose, forge connection, and live in alignment.

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As a husband, father, and disciple, Bob believes that no man should float through life without a guide and most men did not get that from their fathers. Every man needs to have a man or two in his life to help him see the potholes, or to help him get back on the road after he does.

https://www.menbecomingbettermen.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bob.wischer?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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About Jen Esparza

The short of it:

I am a marketing agency owner. I help small businesses and nonprofits create and implement marketing strategies. I am the author of Marketing Basics for Your Small Business and Marketing Basics for Nonprofits (both can be found wherever books are sold). I work with entrepreneurs not only in the marketing space, but as a general business consultant as well.

https://thejenadvantage.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-esparza-17823b29/

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About Sarena Diamond

Hi!

I’m Sarena Diamond, CEO & Founder of Diamond Solutions Group, a unique consultancy that brings business leaders’ visions to life and turns “what if?” wonderings into “way to go!” celebrations.

I founded Diamond Solutions Group to help other business leaders find their path to their own definition of success. After 30 years of climbing corporate ladders, achieving success by all the traditional definitions, and surviving both corporate and personal trauma along the way, I launched my current most joy-filled venture, Diamond Solutions Group, LLC that has expanded exponentially thanks to "The Power of And" thinking. It started with "What if?" and every day I am in awe of the "Way to go!" outcomes, proving to the world and myself (most of all), that I am truly unstoppable.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarena-diamond/

https://www.diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com/

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About Peg Fitzpatrick

I grew up in a small town, where I saw firsthand how much small businesses mean to a community. The relationships, the hustle, and the heart behind each business inspired me from a young age. This love for supporting entrepreneurs has stayed with me throughout my career, from working with global brands like Canva, Audi, and TJ Maxx to writing my new book, The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success.

My passion is helping small businesses thrive in today’s digital world by showing them how to harness the power of social media in a purposeful and effective way. I understand the challenges small business owners face—juggling limited time, resources, and competing priorities—and my goal is to make social media less overwhelming and more impactful for them.

https://pegfitzpatrick.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pegfitzpatrick/

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About Sam Rosenberg

I’ve dedicated my life to protecting people and organizations and teaching them how to protect themselves.

In 1996, I left the Marine Corps as an officer, and landed in the close protection world. I had the unique privileged of protecting some of the world’s highest profile individuals, including notables such as Tom Cruise, PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Warren Buffet. But, in 2003, I had a philosophical shift…

“It’s good to have a lifeguard, but it’s better to know how to swim.”

https://www.liveready.co/book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrosenberggps

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