Meet the authors.

Cathy has been a Reiki practitioner for more than twenty years, working alongside cancer patients preparing for chemotherapy, caregivers burning out in silence, and people navigating loss, grief and major life transitions. All Who Come After, her first book, is a memoir about trauma, grief, forgiveness and generational healing, and the work she had to do herself first.

Debbie is Nellie's mother, fiercest advocate and the storyteller behind Whoa Nellie! Raising a daughter with severe autism has given her a lifetime of stories, a well-used sense of humour, and a determination to help others see the funny, spirited person beyond the diagnosis. Proceeds from the book support housing for children and adults with special needs.

Born in Kimberley, South Africa, Avril left the country of her birth at twenty-two. In Australia she became a leading advocate and educator on equality, fairness and leadership, coaching senior officers, business leaders, diplomats and public servants for four decades. She is a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), one of the 25 Global Women of Influence for 2025, and lives at Mollymook Beach.

A Canadian comedian with a theatre degree from the University of Waterloo, Susan has delivered funny, candid keynotes on stress, resiliency and mental health across North America since 2008. After the most serious mental health crisis of her life in 2023, she turned it into a touring comedy show, and then into this book, a #1 Amazon bestseller on its launch weekend.

Born in Tabriz, Iran, Nasser holds a PhD from Panjab University and has taught literature and supervised graduate research in Iran and India. After moving to Canada, he devoted himself more fully to creative writing. His published work spans scholarship, translation, drama and fiction, all rooted in a belief that literature can open dialogue across cultures, histories and identities.

At twenty-one, Clay had it all — until one night cost a life and unravelled his. He began writing Why Me in a jail cell, by hand, with a two-inch pencil. It is the raw, true story of losing everything, four incarcerations, and the long climb back.

Manja is a third-generation tradesperson, training expert and the founder of Boost. She and her team help trades organizations strengthen knowledge transfer, leadership capability and workforce retention through field-tested systems. Pass the Torch is her next-day playbook for trades company owners, unions, supervisors and frontline teams.

Joe draws on a 45-year career leading teams of five and teams of five thousand, in property management, asset management, operations, insurance and risk management, corporate services and executive leadership. Today he is President of C7 Advisory Group, where he mentors leaders and guides organizations through complex challenges.

Barb is an Ontario-based retired nurse who has always been curious about people: what they've lived through, what they're carrying, and what helps them keep going. A lifelong reader, dedicated writer and devoted dog person, she finds the funny, tender truth in everyday small-town life.

A logic-first lawyer whose body finally forced her to hit the brakes. Legally Zen is the unflinching, funny-but-true story of a courtroom warrior trading burnout for balance.

Monica is a relationship coach, educator and author who specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery. She has worked with hundreds of survivors to undo the damage and build happier lives. Part memoir, part field guide, her book shares the red flags she wishes someone had shown her sooner.

A luxury hotelier and corporate coach, Peter has spent 35+ years turning the world's most recognized brands from status quo to best-in-class. He was named Australia's 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year. Wonderlicious brings wonder back to leadership and service.

After a sudden neurological disorder upended his life and led to a mental health crisis, Mike became the first athlete to paddleboard across all five Great Lakes. He has been honoured by the Ontario Legislature, the House of Commons and the Prime Minister, was named 2024 Changemaker of the Year, and speaks across Canada about resilience and mental health. Lightkeepers was a #1 bestseller in Mental Health.

A teen mom from the Ivory Coast who arrived in a new country unable to speak the language, Edwige became a leader in technology and 5G connectivity. She is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, one of 2023's Notable Women in STEM, and studied at Harvard and The Wharton School. She lives in the Chicago area.

Growing up in the Costa Rican spotlight, CoCo tried to measure up to the expectation of perfection while living through abuse no one could see. Facing terminal illness, she turned her struggle into a powerful affirmation of self-love, inspiring hundreds of thousands of people in her #cocostrong community. Her memoir is published in English and Spanish.

In legal circles, IP cases and some of the most influential boardrooms in the world, Nic is known as a rainmaker for savvy entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas. His experience handling billions of dollars' worth of deals shapes the P.I.T.C.H. Method, his step-by-step guide from first idea to investors and exit.

Shirin is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and thyroid cancer survivor. She drew together a community of authors to write Cancer Heroes, a collection of love letters and survival stories full of hope, practical tools and hard-won wisdom. She is also a contributing author to the international bestseller Third Act Encore.