Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, experiencing the ethnic genocide in those countries firsthand from 1992-95. She was able to immigrate to the US, attend university and is a professor at Columbia University, studying how and why societies can dismantle and what role education can play in the rebuilds. Dr. Amra is the author of "The Cat I Never Named," with her latest book - "Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of the Bosnian Genocide" - just released. While written for young adults, the book can be, and certainly ..read more

Sanoma Blakeley is an admirable and genuine young woman who is living her dreams and is a great inspiration and model, of what is truly possible.  She is an equine enthusiast and professional racer, her experiences and impacts in both fields best described within her book "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion." Sanoma continues to compete, as well as train young riders in endurance racing. She also accomplished another dream early this year, travelling to New Zealand for a competitive long-distance race. Her life is always an adventure which she sh ..read more

Shanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who joins us with some helpful tips for spring cleaning our pantry and shares some simple healthy recipes that are sure to please the kids and the adults. She is @shanistyireland on socials ..read more

Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis. She is one of only 160 licensed behavioral sleep medicine psychologists worldwide. We'll learn about the need for, and how to ensure getting a good night's sleep. There's a mountain of information, and we can learn more from Dr. Harris's podcasts: Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby. www.drshelbyharris.com   www.sleepopolis.com ..read more

Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis. She is one of only 160 licensed behavioral sleep medicine psychologists worldwide. We'll learn about the need for, and how to ensure getting a good night's sleep. There's a mountain of information, and we can learn more from Dr. Harris's podcasts: Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby. www.drshelbyharris.com   www.sleepopolis.com Shanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who joins us with some helpful tips for spring cleaning our pantry and shares some simple healthy recipes ..read more

Sandi Gold is a New England-based artist who was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given less than a year to live. That was nearly four decades ago! Faced with recurring symptoms of radiation damage (including cancer) from her treatment, betrayal by a dysfunctional family, and myopic advice from the medical establishment, she taught herself to open her heart and trust her own body’s voice. Sandi shares her story in her inspiring memoir entitled "I Chose Love: How to Survive a Life-Threatening Illness Using Love to Guide You", a worthwhile tool with self-help journaling prompts at the end of eac ..read more

Maria Liberati is an award-winning chef, and author of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions. Anytime is really the perfect time to either begin or dive deeper into cooking, and to explore hearty and healthy recipes worthy of engaging family and friends into the action. Maria shares some favorite recipes with origins from Italy, where her family roots were established, and where Maria spent part of her life, honing her kitchen skills with the help of her grandmother. Maria has also been a PBS TV host. www.marialiberati.com ..read more

Jane Lee Rankin shares insights from her memoir "Farm Family: A Solo Mom's Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpacas." The roots of Lee's experiences stem from those at home, trusting her intuition as a single mom and business owner. The basis for the latter would create a farm that has been fulfilling for her, her son, and for her immediate community. Apple Hill Farm is an award-winning first-generation farm in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, a notable agri-tourism destination for people from across the country and points beyond. And as Lee points out, it's never t ..read more

Ruth Chamblee is a publishing and marketing professional who leads the Content Marketing Strategy & Promotion team for National Geographic Kids Books. Across three decades, she has designed and carried out multifaceted strategic marketing initiatives for countless Nat Geo book releases. And her guidance has helped bring new voices to and fill key niches in the children’s book market. The vision for her latest book "I Am, I Can, I Will" arose from her realization that knowing and honoring our ancestors can contribute to self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-love for her, her ..read more

Kisha Stewart is a wife, nurse, mother of three, and above all, a heart attack survivor, rather early in life at age 31. Her story is so important, knowing Kisha is also a black woman, thus marking her much more strongly as a target for heart disease, and for securing the best possible treatment. Kisha provides us with such a great gift, her story serving as the basis for her book "Sonata for a Damaged Heart: A Young Mother's Journey of Survival After a Near Fatal Heart Attack," and her experiences leading to strong advocacy measures in work with the American Heart Association. www.keisha ..read more