Tracey Cook is a lived experience speaker, podcast creator and video podcast growth strategist whose story is one of resilience, recovery and rebuilding. After surviving childhood abuse, domestic violence, addiction, homelessness, cancer and years of self-sabotage, Tracey transformed her lived experience into a platform for helping others find their voice, reclaim their story and create greater purpose from adversity. Through speaking, podcasting and the Victim to Victory platform, Tracey s...
Nefertiti San Miguel is a performer, library presenter and teacher whose creative journey has been shaped by resilience, personal growth and overcoming depression. Despite significant setbacks and a period of chronic depression, Nefertiti continued developing her craft, expanding her work from state-wide audiences to opportunities across the United States and beyond. Today, she uses performance, education and storytelling to inspire others to keep growing through adversity, rebuild confiden...
Edie De Vilbiss is a former 911 dispatcher, addictions counsellor and chaplain who helps people recover from compassion fatigue, burnout and emotional exhaustion. After 14 years in emergency dispatch left her struggling with stress, health problems and spiritual burnout, Edie spent the next two decades intentionally rebuilding her life. Along the way, she earned advanced degrees, worked in addiction recovery and served as a chaplain. Today, Edie shares practical tools for **burnout recovery...
Diane Belanger is a trauma survivor and holistic wellness practitioner who helps people explore healing through the mind-body connection. After trauma in her late teens affected her mental and physical health, Diane turned to alternative medicine, energy healing, acupressure and holistic practices as part of her recovery. Today, she supports others navigating PTSD, trauma recovery, emotional healing and personal transformation through her work at New Era Learning & Wellness Centre. Con...
Ruby McDonald is a real estate investor and housing advocate who is passionate about helping people navigate the housing crisis with greater support, dignity and practical solutions. Through her work in property and community support, Ruby focuses on housing insecurity, affordable housing, real estate solutions and helping people facing difficult living situations. Her approach is grounded in empathy, kindness and a genuine commitment to creating positive change for people who need it most....