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Julie is an up-and-coming author who has lived a tale that most adoptees would never have expected. She has sadly experienced the love and loss of two mothers, after which she was compelled to tell the story of both of these wonderful women who shaped her life in different ways. Beyond her budding career in memoir writing, Julie brings a wealth of experience as a retired vice president of a cold chain/supply chain visibility company, where she dedicated twenty-five years of her professional life.  She is the author of "Not Yours to Keep". https://juliemelansonauthor.com/

Buy Kim Bantle's Book Here About Kim:  Kim grew up as the youngest of seven in a spirited New York household where dinner conversations could venture into almost any topic. Her siblings—most with their own brand of sensitivity—dabbled in meditation, reincarnation, and various Eastern philosophies, unintentionally broadening Kim's world far beyond the boundaries of her strict Catholic upbringing. It wasn't until Kim could no longer hide her gifts that she began to unlock "inside self," a box deep in her soul where she kept her secrets. That's when everything began to change. After living in Manhattan through her 20's, Kim moved to Los Angeles during her 23 year TV career for an executive role in a production company. She was transferred back to New York two years later but eventually ended up settling on the west side of LA where she now lives with her family. She's spent time in almost all 50 US states and visited over 25 countries—each journey feeding her fascination with people, cultures, and the stories that live between worlds. Drawn to anything unordinary, Kim finds her greatest joy in exploring what lies just beyond the familiar. Learn more about Kim Bantle: https://www.kimsbantle.com/

- SiennaMarísa Brown, M.S. is a Ph.D. candidate, author, and survivor advocate dedicated to increasing awareness of campus sexual violence and institutional accountability. - Kevin L. Murphy, Esq. is an attorney, author, and advocate for survivors' rights who successfully represented Brown in a federal Title9 lawsuit. https://www.iamthe1in4.com/

James Sylvan Russell is the author of a book now available on Amazon and other outlets called GREATEST DAD IN THE GALAXY: SHE SAID IT. It is about the caregiving journey with his daughter diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 51. He's a retired community college dean. He and Carol Hosler, a retired priest and hospice chaplain, met through online dating four years ago and now together promote using "love teams" for caregiving to reduce stress and burnout and increase quality of care.  They live on a senior living campus in Seattle. Learn more here

Salvatore J. Tagliareni is a storyteller, writer, business consultant, and former Catholic priest. For over 30 years he has successfully engaged private and public companies in their search for outstanding strategic performance. A gifted speaker, he is blessed with a great sense of humor and can invigorate an audience with insights on life and leadership. Profoundly influenced by his relationship with Dr. Viktor Frankl, Sal's novels explore the intersections of faith, family, history, and the enduring bonds that shape who we are. With nine published books spanning historical fiction, memoir, and leadership, Sal continues to write with the conviction that stories have the power to change lives. sjtagliarenibooks.com