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M. Teresa Lawrence is a former attorney, author, and the founder of The Trueness Project. The Trueness Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Daniel, Wyoming. Its tagline is “Inspiring Authenticity Through the Leadership of Play.” She also is the sole author of “Gloriousness” and speaks widely on kindness and leadership

Ann Mracek has written symphonies, conducted them, and now built a book around one. ‘Symphony of Self: Compose Your Life’ recently won Author of the Year, Self-Help, at the 2026 International Impact Book Awards in Hollywood

Steve Gordy is a retired industrial trainer, training manager and technical writer who now works as a college instructor and creative writer in Aiken, South Carolina. He also is the founder of BLS Aiken

Laurie Hoeltzel is a forensic document examiner with offices serving California, Florida, Texas and Arizona

Cyndi Marcotte is the founder of Spruce and Stone Life Coaching, LLC, a practice she established in 2025. As a coach, she helps people utilize a variety of tools, which use the Wayfinder approach

Nancy Thompson is a board-certified nurse coach and the founder of Nancy Thompson Coaching, a Maine-based practice that works with women in perimenopause, including those navigating sobriety. She serves clients virtually across the United States and worldwide