Doria is known as a pioneering educational entrepreneur, a global business developer, a sustainability entrepreneur, an ambassador of new education, an author, and a philanthropist who has spent nearly five decades empowering purpose-driven leaders around the world. She is a lifelong humanitarian, committed to initiatives involving creating new educational systems and renewable energy—key components to eradicating poverty and hunger worldwide.

Prashanthi Amarnath is the author of Embracing Paradox: Dive into a mystical adventure with the Tao Te Ching through 81 enchanting micro lessons! Prashanthi is a spiritual seeker whose work blends philosophical insight with practical guidance for modern life. Raised in a home that embraced multiple belief systems, she developed an early appreciation for introspection and openness. Prashanthi holds an engineering degree in Information Technology and balances a full-time career in her field with family life and her ongoing study of spirituality, especially the teachings of the Tao Te Ching and Sri Satya Sai Baba. Now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Prashanthi lives with her husband, their daughter, and their beloved cat. She never misses an opportunity to spend time outdoors, where she feels most at peace.

Ajaya Sommers is the founder of Core Embodiment, a psycho-spiritual-somatic methodology devoted to restoring embodied coherence, relational intelligence, and the living presence of the soul within the body. Her work integrates developmental trauma healing, nervous-system regulation, and somatic mystery-school practices into a deeply experiential path of embodied awakening.

Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh is the author of Forgiveness, A Workbook for Emotional and Spiritual Freedom. Michelle is an award-winning author, speaker, coach, retreat maven and modern mystic whose work blends spiritual psychology, shadow integration, and bold personal transformation. She writes for people who are ready to stop suffering, know the truth about their lives, and claim their spiritual authority. With warmth, humor, and fierce love, she guides readers on a path toward emotional freedom and unshakable authenticity.

Doug Hilton is the author of the new book, The Tao of Addiction and Recovery: Chi Kung Practices for Restoring the Energy Flow in Mind and Body. Doug has been a counselor for more than 30 years with extensive experience in trauma, addictions, and couples and family issues. A certified Universal Healing Tao instructor, he has been integrating Chi Kung into his counseling practice for more than 20 years.

Stephen G. Post is the author of new book, Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace. Stephen is the Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He founded The Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love with initial support from his mentor Sir John Templeton. Dr. Post is the author of several books, including Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Longer, Happier, Healthier Life by the Simple Act of Giving, has authored over 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has been interviewed by leading newspapers around the world. He is an elected member of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the Royal Society of Medicine, as well as a Founding Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion. He lives on Long Island, New York.

Nil Demircubuk is the author of the book, Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade Your Life. Nil is an intuition facilitator and guide with more than three decades of experience. She is also a certified professional coach. She empowers her clients and students to get in touch with their own intuition and combine it with their intellect to make better decisions, improve their relationships and performance, and live more fulfilled lives. Before her current career, Nil had studied engineering, obtained a PhD in economics, taught economics, ran the data group in a financial technology firm as a senior director, and led human-rights awareness programs in nonprofit organizations prior to shifting her focus to intuition facilitation and her coaching career.

Jason Gregory is the author of the new book, The Tradition of Natural Taoism: The Way of Free and Easy Wandering in Oneness. Jason is a teacher of philosophy, comparative religion, metaphysics, and ancient cultures. He’s authored several books, including Effortless Living, Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance, Fasting the Mind, and Enlightenment Now. His documentaries include The Art of Effortless Living, Effortless Action: The Art of Spontaneity, The Yugas: The Great Time Cycles of the Universe, and The Art of Synchronicity.

Amanda Ann Gregory is the author of the book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. Amanda is a trauma psychotherapist whose work focuses on complex trauma recovery. Her unique perspective as both a clinician and a trauma survivor allows her to deeply understand the needs of survivors. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Psychology Today, Psychotherapy Networker, and psychotherapy.net. With over seventeen years of clinical practice alongside EMDR and National Counseling certifications, Gregory has provided trauma education and training for the American Counseling Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ronald McDonald House Charities, among others.

Mark Hawkins, Ph.D., is the author of the book, The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence. Mark is an author, educator, and a clinical counsellor. His first book, The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life, was featured in the New York Times and The Daily Telegraph. Dr. Hawkins has a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle and a Doctorate in Philosophy of Education from Simon Fraser University. He has over 20 years of experience working with the public as an educator and counsellor for children, youth, and adults. His research focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human wellbeing.

David Richo is the author of the book, By Your Side: How to Find Soulful Allies and Become One to Others. Dave is a psychotherapist, teacher, and writer who integrates Jungian, Buddhist, and mythic perspectives into practical guidance for everyday life. Through his books and workshops, he helps people cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and deeper human connections.