The Wild Genius
Raw Stories of Flow, Brilliance, and the Untamed Life in the Zone
When we embrace our wild genius, we’re not just working or living—we’re thriving. Fully immersed in the flow state, where time disappears, ideas ignite, and raw brilliance rises to the surface.
In The Wild Genius, you’ll experience firsthand accounts from bold individuals who broke free from the expected path and tapped into something extraordinary. These are the ones living untamed—aligned with their genius, driven by intuition, and unafraid to go beyond convention. Through their stories, you’ll see that genius isn’t rare. It’s wild. It’s real. And it’s already inside you.
These raw stories are a celebration of the Wild Genius that lives in all of us; the spark that comes alive when talent, purpose, and soul collide.
Come along for the ride with these bold voices and discover what’s possible when life meets wild genius— and you finally let yours out.
About David T. Fagan
President of Talent Support Services, LLC.
He has been featured on Fox & Friends, the Today Show, The Washington Post, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, Your World with Neil Cavuto, Fox’s The Five, and What’s Happening Now, to name a few. He’s won major awards for publishing, publicity, and even the Entrepreneur Educator of the Year Award from Inc 500 Keap as well as the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House.
David is the best-selling author of several books including Word Genius: What to Say and How to Say It, Guerrilla Parenting: How to Raise an Entrepreneur, Cracking the Icon Code: How to Become an Icon in Your Industry Through Your Advice, Image and Expertise, and Becoming Significant: How to Invoke Sacred Words that Unlock Real Power. He’s an International Speaker in places as far away as Dubai, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Australia. He has shared the stage with everyone from Former Secretary of Defense Dr. Bob Gates to Mark Victor Hansen.
Foreword By
Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC
Affectionately known as The Scaling Architect, Lady Jen is the Leading Expert in helping powerhouse business owners create a company that runs smoothly without them—achieving massive revenue growth while gaining more freedom and fulfillment in life with grace and ease.
Clients pay more than $100,000 for just one VIP Weekend with Lady Jen where she consults business how to scale their company exponentially while attaining personal freedom. When you listen to her, you will immediately recognize that she is one the most masterful communicators and mentors you have ever heard.
About Isabel Donadio
Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC
Isabel Donadio is the Founder of Talent Support Services, LLC, DBA Top Talent Agency, is the best-selling author of Finishing is Happiness: 7 Ways Big Idea Entrepreneurs Can Become Big Business Finishers, Co-Author of Women Gone Wild: The Feminine Guide to Fearless Living, Becoming Significant: How to Invoke Sacred Words That Unlock Real Power and Guerrilla Education: The Unconventional Ways to Learn, Profit, and Grow and the winner of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Top Talent Publishing continues to deliver bestsellers that feature innovative voices; teaching, uplifting, and showing the way to brilliance."
"The highly-anticipated Wild Genius is sure to inspire people from all walks of life to tap in, level up and step into their genius."
"I loved being a part of the book, Women Gone Wild, published by Top Talent Agency, and now excited to see what's revealed in The Wild Genius."
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Meet The Co-Authors
Mas Sajady
Mas has helped tens of thousands worldwide breakthrough challenging situations in their personal and professional lives so they achieve success and significance in their lives.
Xponential Intelligence® (XI) is a science-based body of knowledge that Mas Sajady discovered after his second near-death experience. XI explains the secrets to success and happiness from a quantum physics perspective. The process removes issues at the core of your being to reach your optimum potentiality and attain rapid & tangible results.
Mas is known as a game changer throughout the world and one of the best-kept secrets for high-profile individuals. He has worked with business leaders, influencers, medical and healthcare providers, professional athletes, celebrities, the royal families in UAE and Monaco, Fortune 500 executives that include Capitol Records, Cardinal Health, Starbucks, Facebook, Fox, CCTV, CIA, Forbes, Microsoft, FedEx, Australia Post, China Petroleum and more.
Mas also donates his time to assist schools, hospitals, special needs groups, local communities, and people from all walks of life.
Angela Legh
Through personal triumph over adversity, Angela Legh emerged as a beacon of resilience and empowerment. Following a profound journey of self-discovery ignited by the 2017 Tubbs Fire, she embarked on a global healing odyssey, delving into transformative experiences across Bali, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Croatia, ultimately settling in the UK. Harnessing insights gained from her journey, she penned self-help anthologies and crafted “The Bella Santini Chronicles,” infusing fairytales with profound life lessons.
Angela’s passion for nurturing emotional well-being in children led to innovative adult programs, bridging generational healing. As a speaker and mentor, she shares her wisdom, offering solace and guidance to those navigating life’s challenges. Angela is dedicated to illuminating the path to inner magic, inviting others to embrace their fullest potential and create the life they deserve.
Allison Lewis
A woman that has her hands in many different pots, Allison Lewis is a creative entrepreneur. Working for the University of Kentucky for over 14 years as a Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent, and completing her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville, have served as educational platforms for her advocacy and business sense.
For over 6 years Allison has been an influencer and content creator for Absolutely Alli, a life and style blog. She used this passion to create a business called Absolutely Social, where she helps others cultivate digital lifestyles, by monetizing social media channels for businesses and individuals. Absolutely Social provides digital courses, live events, private consultations, coaching and social media management.
Allison has developed a book and masterclass called The Business of Blogging and Social Media Influencing. If that is not enough Allison is also the owner of YayMaker Louisville. YayMaker creates fun events with you in mind, bringing the Yay to the party. Allison curates artistic events to include Paint Nite, Plant Nite, Candle Nite, Mosaic Nite, and many more.
Loretta Wetzel
Loretta Wetzel is best known for her infectious smile that will brighten your day. For over 10 years, she has founded The Wetzel Group, INC with her first real estate deal receiving a net profit of over $80,000 and subsequent deals have been profitable based upon the real estate education utilized in her deals.
She has been featured in Top Real Estate Investors. Loretta received her MBA degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has done everything from being an International Certified Coach for John C. Maxwell with the ability to speak and train using Maxwell curriculum and books to being a founder with her husband on an Advisory Board Members for Renatus, LLC, an education company for real estate investors. When she isn’t overseeing operations and defining key strategies for corporate profitability and development, she can be found hosting her real estate investing and financial literacy talk radio show on the Voice America business channel called Keepin’ It REAL with Lori Wetzel.
Melissa Osorio
Melissa’s journey has propelled her to the forefront of mental health advocacy, where she stands as a resilient champion and fervent ambassador for psychedelic therapy. Melissa’s globetrotting endeavors have taken her to an astonishing 87 countries. Her exceptional work and unwavering commitment have garnered the attention of esteemed publications, including the prestigious Los Angeles Tribune Magazine.
She is a visionary author who has penned the enlightening masterpiece, Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You from Life and Love. Her profound insights have touched the lives of countless individuals, guiding them toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Anniece Acker
Annieca Acker is best known for being the Founder & CEO at Annieca Insurance. For over 20 years, she has been in the insurance industry. She is an award-winning and nationally recognized industry expert and the host of The Game Changers Podcast. Her upcoming book is called Born to Rise: The Path to Positive Transformation. Annieca has been a respected speaker and educator since 2011 and has training close to 10,000 CEO’s in the insurance industry alone.
Karen Comba
Karen is best known for her bestselling book The Snipers We Couldn’t See and her TV news program Best Reads the Karen Comba Show. She is an award-winning expert that has guest lectured at institutions and universities as far away as Nairobi, Kenya.
Karen has been featured in everything from USA Today to the Los Angeles Tribune and is highly sought after to interview, speak, and be on expert panels. Although she is passionate about getting the best stories, articles and books read, her greatest mission is advocating for mental health and wellbeing.
Whitney Diamond
Whitney Diamond is a multi-faceted philosopher, business owner and professional in multiple industries. With a base in finance, business strategy, and intuitive healing; her work not only includes self-development and mindset growth coaching but also in creative strategy and teaching her clients to take their passion to profit through her consulting company, Queen’s Gambit Consulting Co.
She is a highlighted and recognized coach and writer in media such as USA Today, Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, The Scout Guide, and is currently working on a non-profit based at her Utah ranch focused on therapeutic interactions with horses.
Whitney has created a sacred space for others to connect and converse over philosophy, healing, and growth. She enjoys traveling with her family, the balance of socials and community and connecting to nature, and loves the thrill of her professional career as a barrel racer. Her greatest gift is seeing her family grow and experience life, being able to teach and bless clients through leadership, experiences, and education, and learning about our human experience through nature, philosophy, and connection.
Roosevelt Williams III
Roosevelt Williams III is an international speaker, community leader, and media-celebrated expert featured on FOX 5, NBC, KPBS, KUSI, and ABC 10. He is best known as a three-time pageant winner and the associated titles — Mr. Gold Coast Classic, Mr. Black San Diego, and Mr. Heritage — using his platform to inspire others. A community leader, he has served over 10,000 hours of voluntary community service, being elected Most Influential in San Diego by the San Diego Union-Tribune, and receiving the Community Champion Award by the County Supervisor.
He has shared the stage with Jimma McWilson at the Golden Pyramid Scholars Award and Genero Crenshaw at San Diego BizCon. Roosevelt has thrown the first pitch at a San Diego Padres game and raised the Juneteenth Flag with County Supervisors over the San Diego County Administration Building. When he is not playing chess, he enjoys time with family and friends.
Steve Radenbaugh
Steve Radenbaugh is more than a figure; he’s the embodiment of versatility and charisma, earning him the title of the “real most interesting man in the world.” A renowned speaker, entrepreneur, celebrity, social influencer, and philanthropist, Steve serves as the CEO of Bilt-Well Roofing, a leading national roofing company with over 80 years of experience. Under his leadership, Bilt-Well has completed over 130,600 roofs, boasting a roster of 100,000 satisfied customers.
Beyond his business acumen, Steve’s passions span the spectrum—he’s an accomplished athlete, motorist, cyclist, competitive racer, and avid traveler. As a devoted father, he cherishes family above all else and delights in helping others achieve their goals and dreams.
Steve’s magnetic personality leaves a lasting impression on all who meet him, revealing his genuine compassion and authenticity. Few may know that he also owns Orbit Air Helicopter Services, often spotted soaring over the city of Los Angeles.
In his spare time, Steve dedicates himself to philanthropy, organizing fundraising events for Taft High School and serving as an ambassador for the Beverly Hills Academy of the Arts and the International Arts Association. Steve Radenbaugh is not just a man; he’s a force of inspiration and impact in both business and community endeavors.
Dagmar Fleming
Dagmar Fleming is the Founder of Unlock Your Success mentorship and The Athena Circle, which have served people for decades. She has been featured on numerous podcasts and radio, plus the Los Angeles Tribune and TV, such as The Jeff Crilley Show.
With a wealth of expertise as a success coach, mindset expert, motivational speaker, and intuitive healer, Dagmar guides her clients on a transformative journey toward unlocking their true potential. She draws upon her past success in international business management and consulting and marries it with her extraordinary healing gifts.
Harnessing the power of her transformative Triple Quantum Reset™ modality, Dagmar helps individuals release mental and emotional blocks on three levels simultaneously: energetic, subconscious, and conscious realms.
Her vast experience and dedication have empowered countless individuals to unlock their inner brilliance, achieve remarkable success, and forge a path of abundance and fulfillment.
Amy Murphy
Amy Murphy! Now there’s a name synonymous with breaking rules and going against the grain. A couple of years ago, she ditched the traditional career path and stability of a government job to chase her dreams of becoming a publish author. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a bestseller! Her story was recently shared in the London Digest, graced the cover of the Los Angeles Tribune, and featured in NYC Independent as well as Seattle Independent. Her story is simple, it is about defying convention and celebrating the power of love.
Amy embraced her wife Ali’s (formerly Alan) journey through transition, challenging societal expectations and redefining the concept of “happily ever after.” This experience ignited a passion to empower others. Amy uses her writing and coaching to bridge the gap for cis partners of transgender individuals, offering support and fostering understanding within the LGBTQ+ community.
With infectious enthusiasm and a heart brimming with compassion, Amy’s mission is to rewrite the narrative on love and acceptance. Her story is a testament to the beauty of defying expectations and creating a space for genuine connection, one empowering chapter at a time.
Kore Schmeeckle
KORE is a multifaceted artist and advocate based in Colorado, known for her resilience and transformative journey. A singer/songwriter, podcast host, author, inspirational speaker, and trauma recovery coach, she shares her story of triumph over chronic sexual assault, sex trafficking, and other abuses to inspire others on their healing paths. Utilizing a unique fusion of neurology, psychology, and energetics, KORE guides her audience towards safety in the present moment, fostering peace, joy, and connection, and enhancing overall well-being.
In January 2023, KORE made her mark in the music scene with her debut single, “RISE,” followed by the upcoming release of her debut album, delving into the vulnerable depths of her journey. Her podcast, “Finding You,” launched the same year, featuring insightful solo episodes and engaging guest interviews aimed at encouraging listeners to embrace authenticity and self-discovery.
Currently crafting her first children’s book, “Blue Sandwiches,” KORE empowers her audience with actionable tools rooted in psychology and neurology, showcasing the human capacity for resilience and fulfillment. Her work exemplifies the transformative power of overcoming adversity and finding strength in vulnerability.
Stuart Morris
Stuart Morris stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience, navigating the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth with unparalleled dynamism. A serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and acclaimed TEDx speaker, Stuart’s illustrious career spans over 30 years. As a former award-winning professor of entrepreneurship and recently inducted Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, his influence knows no bounds.
At the helm of the International College of Professional Celebrants, Stuart leads the world’s premier celebrancy training business, empowering officiants to craft meaningful ceremonies. Additionally, as managing director of High Trenhouse retreat center in Yorkshire, he fosters transformative experiences.
Throughout his journey, Stuart has achieved remarkable milestones, from multimillion-dollar start-up successes to reshaping Moldova’s financial landscape. Amidst personal challenges, including divorce and late-life revelations of dyslexia and autism, Stuart’s unwavering determination has fueled his quest for meaningful entrepreneurship, exemplifying life’s precious brevity.
Whether piloting solo flights across the Atlantic, revolutionizing rites of passage, or nurturing his next venture, Stuart embodies the art of resilience. His forthcoming book, “The One in a Million Life,” promises to inspire readers with his remarkable journey of turning adversity into opportunity.
Joy Willett
Joy Willett is a luminary figure, illuminating paths for individuals to embrace their purpose and elevate their vision. With over 25 years of expertise in neuroscience, she empowers clients to bridge the gap between mind and heart, shattering barriers and propelling them towards unprecedented achievements. Her guidance fosters profound clarity, enabling them to make significant global impacts.
Passionate about nurturing socially conscious leaders, Joy also mentors accomplished professionals hungry for further growth in their industries and beyond. Holding certifications in NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy®, she is revered for her transformative coaching and intuitive prowess. Joy’s unique approach unlocks newfound freedom across all aspects of life, catalyzing remarkable personal and professional growth. Through her work, she orchestrates powerful alchemy, facilitating rapid and enduring transformation for her clients and students alike.
Mariah Cain
Mariah Cain is best known for her innovations and experience in the aerospace niche of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), that is commonly known as the “flying car” industry. She is passionate about children and youth education programs for equal access and opportunity to individuals at all stages of life. For the last 8 years she has been building programs to link the support of big industry, technology and innovation to philanthropic endeavors in creative ways. Mariah has been featured on Good Morning America, Forbes Magazine, NBC, Design Boom, Geekwire, Fast Company, and many regional news outlets, as well as made the cover of multiple flight magazines for her pioneering work in personal flight.
Mariah is the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Future Trends Group, an international vortex of businesses spanning many industries that channelize and innovate future systems for Global unity and peaceful wealth creation. She works closely with global personality, Farzam Kamalabadi, on implementing new systems for humanity. Mariah founded We People, a social impact movement currently sweeping the globe with partners and organizations focused on breathing to life a brighter world. Her vision includes future city design and implementation that uses new technology and innovation to create a more sustainable, collaborative, peaceful, educated and conscious society, while respecting the land.
Louis Katz
Louis Katz is a dynamic individual who excels in technology, photography, and comedy. As a Managed IT Services Provider, he expertly navigates businesses through the intricacies of cloud migration and digital challenges. His adeptness in technology ensures that companies not only keep pace but excel in the fast-changing tech environment.
As a photographer, Louis captures the essence of daily life, creating a visual narrative that highlights the vibrancy and diversity of human experiences. His photographs capture extraordinary moments in ordinary life.
As a writer for “The Courage Run,” Louis inspires with his words, encouraging readers to live boldly and fearlessly, in line with the publication’s empowering mantra. His articles resonate with those seeking to lead a life of courage and conviction.
Louis also brings joy as a stand-up comedian, connecting with audiences from California to Japan. His humor transcends cultural barriers, bringing people together through shared laughter.
A true polymath, Louis Katz embodies the spirit of a Renaissance man, seamlessly blending his roles in IT, photography, writing, and comedy. He lives by the principles of audacity, faith, and humor, inviting others to join him in a life filled with discovery, expression, and mirth.
Heather Meglasson
Heather Meglasson is best known for her involvement in holistic, fine and expressive arts and is the founder of the Shadowdance Method and the Impact Style artform. For over four decades she has been creating and supporting safe playgrounds for people to self explore and evolve. She has been featured in publications like the Los Angeles Tribune and podcasts like the #1 ranked Wickedly Smart Women with Anjel B. Hartwell. She has contributed to several #1 bestselling books in business, motivation, and gratitude since 2010.
Heather has shared the stage with the legendary Nichelle Nichols and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and been awarded international medals including gold, over 20 years as a front row singer and dancer. She has done everything from establishing an after school dance program for underserved children, to writing, producing and performing her own one woman show about overcoming her own early misfit childhood adventures as the odd girl out. When she isn’t flogging inspirations onto art canvases or coaching badass business babes to their first 7 figures, Heather is enjoying her third generation polyamorous lifestyle in San Diego and spending quality time with her two adult girls who also love music and the arts.
Adora Evans
Adora is the author of Majestic Money The 30-Day Femme Manifesting Game. Hundreds of thousands of women around the world have utilized this powerful tool to tap into their feminine power to create their best lives: more money, love and miracles. She is a seasoned entrepreneur who left a boarded up home with no electricity at the age of 18 and found herself working with celebrities and red carpets.
Adora has been facilitating transformational work as a coach, teacher, and spiritual guide for over twenty years. As a celebrity connector and coach, she has helped many package their brilliance, create strategic alliances, and attract divine clients.
In her free time, Adora enjoys time with her three children, time at the gym, and time on the dance floor.
Dr. Darren Starwynn
Dr. Darren Starwynn is best known for his groundbreaking work in Quantum Healing and Consciousness Expansion. For over four decades, he has been a pioneer in merging ancient wisdom with modern science to facilitate profound healing and spiritual transformation. He is the #1 bestselling author of Quantum Catalyst Healing: Awakening the Soul’s Potential and Bridge to Mastery: A Guide to Quantum Healing and Consciousness Expansion, captivating readers with his innovative insights and transformative methods.
Justine Reiss
Justine Reiss is best known as the Vocal Empowerment Coach for her work inspiring others to find the power in their voices and for excellent achievement in her own Voiceover work. For over two decades, she has been lending her vocal mastery to commercials, video games, TV shows, and audiobooks, as well as inspiring 100s of people to make money in the field of voiceover and master the confidence of their own authentic tone. She has been featured on The D Shift Podcast & hosts The Voiceover Pod & the Techlink Health Podcast. She is the #1 bestselling author of Shine Your Soul Light: The Rainbow Roadmap to Forgiving, Developed Thru Darkness: The Unilome Path to Serenity, and a top-selling narrator of the best-selling audiobooks How to Make A Life and Street Corner Dreams by Florence Reiss Kraut. Her clients include Mitsubishi, Starbucks, Hyundai, Sprint, Toshiba and more. As a speaker on creativity and the authentic voice, Justine has led talks and sessions for Shiseido, The Best You Expo, and the Epic Impact Society and taught the world-renowned ESALEN with Justin Michael Williams.
Justine has shared the stage with Wayne Brady, Amy Brenneman, Doug Jones, Justin Michael Williams, Dr. Nikki Lanier, Dr Sonja Stribling and has been awarded the Most Innovative Coach and Sales Team with Such A Voice, and her recent short Film Killing Hope has won awards in the Melbourne shorts Star City and the Paris Film Festival. She has done everything from cracking bullwhips and high falls at the Indiana Jones Show to facilitating meditation at Esalen in Big Sur. When she isn’t sitting behind a microphone, she can be found traveling in Bali, Skiing, or kicking it with her two adult sons at home in Woodland Hills, California.
Edwin C. Ubele
Edwin C. Ubele is a dynamic entrepreneur and educator who captivates audiences of all ages with his inspiring journey from convicted drug dealer to compelling public speaker. Through his powerful storytelling, he motivates others to turn adversity into opportunity, showing them how to create success from humble beginnings.
Jessica Sheehan
Jessica Sheehan is the Director of Publicity and Publishing with Top Talent Agency, co-host of Children’s Lives Matter on e360TV and Thriving Women’s Network, and bestselling co-author of Guerrilla Education: Unconventional Ways to Learn, Profit and Grow. She is best known for her writing and editing with her work in everything from news outlets like The Los Angeles Tribune, the DC Chronicle and USA Today, to indie author outlets like Top Talent Publishing and Top Talent Magazine. In addition to being the editor of bestselling books, and the Guest Editor on a special double-issue printed edition of The Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, she also regularly contributes to their magazine as a Columnist.
Jenny Carrington
Jenny Carrington has dedicated her life in service to a culture of ethics, morality, and earth-stewardship. From an early age, she was the recipient of various awards for elite academic performance, even amongst the gifted and talented. She also excelled at music, art, and dance, attending prestigious programs like the American Ballet Theatre and performing at Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall. She became a prima ballerina in High School, also graduating in the top 2% of her class in the National Honor Society. She went on to Study Philosophy, Politics, and Law at Binghamton University where she completed her program in only three years with Cum Laude honors. Jennifer was then accepted into a unique 12-student interdisciplinary post-graduate program at Fordham University where she was nominated for the Helen and Norman Burg Student Ethics Prize for her research on Self-Development & Moral Reciprocity in a Global Age. She also graduated in under 2 years with a Magna Cum Laude MA in Human Development & Social Intervention.
She went on to raise over a million dollars for environmental and children’s empowerment initiatives and is most touted for her 3,000 mile “Earth WALK” on foot across America to talk to our nation’s farmers about climate change, followed by her smaller treks across Bermuda and Crete, Greece for mental health. She helped secure a large NYC-funded mural about mental health designed by peers who she had the privilege of knowing as a Community Resource Center Manager. She helped grow a UN endorsed global women’s conference from 17 to 75+ countries over the last four years. She was the editor for the bestselling book Women Gone Wild and has been featured on two national TV shows The Pushback and Built to Thrive. As the CEO of We Are Mother Earth, she is currently championing an international cluster of leading sustainability companies to design the first ever “Circular Neighborhood” and working to revitalize a whole new generation of little Earth stewards by adapting this regenerative knowledge into a pre-school to PhD Earth SCHOOL model. You can also find her on Spotify and iTunes as “Baby J,” rapping and singing about climate justice, women empowerment, earth stewardship, and love.
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Meet The Co-Authors
Donny Epstein
Linda Fisk
Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, 5x international best-selling author, U.S. Senator for the WBAF, TV and Podcast host, keynote speaker, and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the Chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life.
In LeadHERship Global, Linda supports and guides ambitious, creative women to move in the direction of their purpose, their mission and their dreams with powerful connections, critical support, practical tools and valuable resources to show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives.
Prior to her role in LeadHERship Global, Linda was the CEO of Collective 54, and the global head of brand marketing, public relations and communications at Susan G. Komen as well as YPO, where she developed her passion for bringing inspiring leaders together to create opportunity, discover possibility and solve problems. Linda forged a career as an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking marketing executive on the cutting edge of brand marketing.
Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. Currently, Linda is interested in the psychology of influence, persuasion and negotiation.
Craig Bruce
A former global executive who once embodied traditional business success, Craig’s career was filled with milestones and accolades. But behind the polished surface was a deeper struggle—one marked by burnout, disconnection, and the slow erosion of well-being. When the cost of ambition became too high, Craig began a profound personal transformation that redefined how he viewed leadership, performance, and life itself.
Andie Monet
Andie Monet is a Business Optimization Expert, keynote speaker, and author with over 35 years of experience helping service-based businesses scale sustainably—without burnout, complexity, or personal sacrifice. She specializes in guiding 7-figure businesses, to reach 8-figure growth without increasing workloads, hiring more staff, or expanding infrastructure. For over two decades, she has worked with everyone from Hollywood firms and foreign governments to local small business owners — all with one mission: to empower leaders to build businesses (and lives) they love.
Andie has shared the stage with industry thought leaders, is building a youth TEDx stage in her hometown, and is the founder of a youth leadership and entrepreneurship camp designed to empower both kids and their parents with life and business skills. She has done everything from designing optimized business systems like an engineer to completing triathlons and Spartan races just for fun — believing that physical accomplishments teach mental resilience essential for success.
When she isn’t transforming businesses or creating programs that empower future leaders, she lives for adventures, and believes love is the secret ingredient to leadership, and passionate about helping entrepreneurs break free from the myth that success has to mean struggle. Andie is living proof that with heart, strategy, and vision, anyone can design a life and business they love — while having time to actually enjoy it.
Diane Strand
Diane Strand is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, executive producer, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, and both a TEDx and national speaker. Strand has over 21 years of entrepreneurial experience. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. and JDS Actors Studio, and the founder of the 501(c)3 nonprofit JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA).
Strand is the creator, executive producer, and co-host of the locally broadcasted and nationally streamed magazine-style news and information television series, Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, the first of its kind for Riverside County. Strand has written two approved curriculums: A Title 17 video production job-training day program for adults with developmental disabilities and a California State Apprenticeship program. She has helped launch over 100 careers in arts and entertainment. She aspires to make dreams come true by providing H.O.P.E. – Helping One Person Everyday. Her goal is to spread the Arts Across America and inspire new creative academies across the country.
She is deeply involved in the local community as an active Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce member, serving as the DEI Chair, and on the Women in Business committee. She served three years as the elected Board President of Southwest Economic Development Coalition and recently completed a 10-year service as an appointed Board Member for Riverside County’s Workforce Development.
Prior to her entrepreneurship, Strand earned an impressive list of Hollywood A-List credits on shows such as: General Hospital, Friends, and Veronica’s Closet. She built the high-def control room at Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena), produced for Barbra Streisand, and worked for Universal Creative and as an in-house producer for Disney Channel, including the launches of Playhouse Disney and Toon Disney.
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Julie Olson
Cosmos Dar
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Cosmos is focused on advocating for entrepreneurship and real estate investing education. Cosmos Dar is deeply engaged with these ventures because he recognizes the pervasive financial challenges people face globally, including in America — issues stemming from debt, job loss, stagnant incomes, and relentless inflation. Operating within a fiat monetary system, where money’s purchasing power erodes due to continuous printing unsupported by scarce assets, he is committed to educating individuals on safeguarding their wealth from devaluation amid heightened inflation forecasts.
Cosmos Dar’s vision involves transforming individuals into entrepreneurs and investors guided by morals, values, and ethics. Through interviews on Extraordinary America, he shares stories of those who overcame challenges, started from humble beginnings, and achieved financial freedom, hoping to inspire others to take action and break free from financial bondage.
Libbi Lovejoy
Libbi Lovejoy is an award-winning entrepreneur, published author, and international public speaker. She is the founder of Intuitive Genius Intl, a company dedicated to unlocking human potential through mind acceleration and intuitive development. Her work has been featured in NYC Independent print magazine (Beyonce edition), and Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, and on prominent broadcasts such as the Global Genius Summit.
Dani Wallace
Dr. Moirar M. Leveille, PhD
Dr. Moirar is a multi-time international best-selling author, transformational speaker, and featured expert on Amazon Prime’s Speak Up. She has been recognized with the White House Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and has been featured in ABC, CBS, USA Today, Psychology Today, NYC Independent, and Los Angeles Tribune. Her latest bestselling book is The MindfulYess Guide: The Five Easy Ways to Redesign Your Life and Take Control of Your Destiny.
Angela Legh
Angela is the former producer and writer of Children’s Lives Matter, and co-host of Every Child Can Learn on e360tv and current producer and co-host of Unfiltered Parenting on Binge TV. Angela uses media to amplify her message of healing across generations.
Beth Close
Dr. Cheri Sotelo
Dr. Cheri Sotelo is Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Sexologist, Certified Family Trauma Professional, Certified Complex Trauma Professional I/II, Certified Clinical Nutrition Counselor, Holistic Health Coach, Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Personal & Business Development Coach, Executive Coach, and Human Rights Consultant.
Cheri is a Global Impact Strategist renowned for her dedication to mental health, nutrition, and medical illness rights advocacy on a global scale. With over two decades of experience, she has tirelessly championed the cause of vulnerable populations, offering unwavering support, guidance, and empowerment. Holding licenses in Mental Health, Addictions, Dual-Diagnoses, and Clinical Supervision, Cheri has served as the Family Representative for the State of Nevada Emergency Medical Services for Children and as the Mental Health Representative for the Child Death Review Team in Nevada.
As a highly sought-after clinician, she has collaborated with high-profile celebrities, athletes, and influencers, providing them with her expert guidance. Cheri’s expertise has been showcased on renowned podcasts, news media stations, and international stages. Notably, she is the visionary behind the non-profit organization, The Faces of Illness, which has redefined the narrative surrounding chronic, rare, and terminal illnesses. Through powerful photo art and personal narratives, Cheri aims to inspire and uplift individuals, emphasizing that they are not defined by their diagnoses. Her groundbreaking work has shattered stereotypes and transformed perceptions of illness.
In recognition of her profound impact, Cheri has received multiple awards for International Advocacy, served as a Representative for Veterans, Community Health, and Wellness, and has been honored as Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, “The Faces of Illness” has been celebrated as the winner of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards for Female Empowerment.
Dr. Tayo
Dr. Tayo Denton, most often referred to as simply Dr. Tayo, is a physician and Women’s Wellness Strategist. She is frequently featured in news and media including CBS, NBC, ABC, San Francisco Daily Press, and on the cover of the Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, to name a few. Dr. Tayo helps high-achieving women in midlife overcome hormone-related challenges and reclaim their clarity, energy, and confidence — naturally.
With a unique approach that blends conventional medicine and integrative, science-backed solutions, she developed the Synergistic Hormone Balancing System™ — a proven method for restoring balance without medications, extreme or invasive measures. Her clients include female executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who are navigating brain fog, exhaustion, and overwhelm — often without realizing hormonal shifts are at the root of it all.
Jessica Sheehan
Besides speaking, Jessica has experience in interviewing, team building, training, storytelling, and project management, and has been hired by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, government agencies, and solo entrepreneurs. Jessica’s expertise is diverse, based upon her past careers in printing, banking, forensic interviewing, and head-hunting. As a Forensic Interviewer, Jessica previously interviewed children for investigative purposes regarding child abuse and neglect concerns, testifying as an expert witness and child development expert in court cases and grand jury. In everything she does, Jessica excels at getting the story right and making people look good. When Jessica isn’t helping others get the exposure they deserve, or raising awareness of important topics in the media, she’s enjoying nature at her coastal home in Oregon.
Megan Schwan
With more than two decades of experience as a seasoned accountant, speaker, coach, and published author, Megan has helped thousands of entrepreneurs—particularly women and minority-owned businesses—move from financial confusion to clarity. She is passionate about financial literacy and believes that when business owners understand their numbers, they can transform not just their companies, but their lives.
Shannon Hughes
A respected voice in the speaking and coaching community, Shannon has been featured in Keynote Magazine, ICON Magazine, Top Talent Magazine, and contributed a byline article in The Los Angeles Tribune Magazine. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Shannon empowers individuals to step into their greatness and take bold action toward their goals.
Melanie Soloway
David Cunningham
His creative vision and ability to connect through image and story have led him to work with a range of iconic talents, including Luenell (comedian and actress), Snoop Dogg (legendary rapper and entrepreneur), Salute (musician and cultural tastemaker), Tony Rock (comedian and actor), and Jamie Foxx (Academy Award-winning actor, singer, and producer). Through these collaborations, David has earned a reputation for producing work that is both cinematic and deeply human.
David’s journey is rooted in transformation—the belief that where you start does not define where you end up. His chapter in this book reflects that ethos, offering insight into how we can better understand the world we’re in, discover who we are, and consciously rewrite our paths.
