May 26, 2026

^{Avonley Lightstone is a survivor and storyteller with a purpose, whose journey began with unimaginable trauma when, at just 3 years old, she tried to save her mother from a house fire. Her mother did not survive and her father, overcome with addiction, gave Avonley up for adoption. What followed was years of emotional,...}

Sep 2, 2025

Dr. Lynn Banis is an Expert Transformational Coach, Speaker, Grief Mentor, Founder and Owner of “Widows Rising Together,” a vibrant and compassionate community dedicated to empowering widows navigate their new realities. 

Lynn helps widows transform loneliness into connection to create a vibrant and fulfilling new...

Oct 10, 2023

^{Dr. Vivien Sieber is a biologist and experienced lecturer with a specialty in genetics and academic development. She is also an author, daughter, and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.} 

^{Vivien’s book titled “Kino and Kinder” chronicles the story of a European Jewish family’s struggle to survive in the face...}

Aug 24, 2023

Amanda Blackwood is an accomplished artist, author, author, speaker, podcast host, trauma recovery mentor, and a survivor of human trafficking. 

She has published dozens of books and launched a Trauma Recovery Mentorship program as well as two podcasts, one featuring other authors of trauma, and one which addresses...

Aug 17, 2023

 Michelle Shekhinah is the founder and owner of “From the Floor to the Door,” a program of Trauma, Escape, and Recovery, where Trauma Experience Becomes Coaching Expertise.”

She is also the mother of two children and an advocate for women and teens who experience trauma and abuse. Michelle has her own story of...