Anthony W. Scott, Esq. (“Tony”) is the Director of Housing and Community Development for Cuyahoga County, but his work is grounded in a deeply personal journey. A first-generation college graduate & Marine Corps Veteran he grew up navigating family mental health challenges that shaped his perspective, resilience, and sense of responsibility. Through I.S.I. Publishing LLC, Tony explores leadership, identity, self-belief, and complexity through both nonfiction and fiction. He is the author of "Unlocking Potential: Insights, Tips and Strategies for Young Black Professionals" and "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: You Belong at the Table!" He has also recently released another book, "Yes, Mrs. Smith", an erotic short story in the "More Money than Time" series. under the pseudonym T. Scott. Additional works in both genres are forthcoming in 2026.

Christopher is founder of luxury philanthropic travel brands Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, and serves his majority US-based clients from New Zealand where he lives with his wife, two boys, and dog, Zola. 

Deepak Chari, MS

Engineer & Certified Biofeedback Specialist

with Advanced Voice Biofeedback

Deepak Chari helps women and men release hidden emotional blocks from stress, anxiety, and past emotional experiences with an Advanced Voice Biofeedback Technology—so they can feel calm, confident, empowered and free!

He is the co-founder of the Chari Center of Health, an Engineer & Certified Biofeedback Specialist and the creator of his Life Transformation Technology™ Program with Advanced Voice Biofeedback to promote emotional healing, mental clarity and peak performance.

During their epic road trip in June of 2025, Taryn and Tori came up with the idea for their podcast, Healing with Traveling Treasures. Healing With Traveling Treasures provides a platform for remarkable women to share their wisdom. Interviews and conversations will center around topics related to health, family, friendship, travel and creativity. On their show they will bring you into their world with wisdom, tears and laughter. You can tune in on Spotify and YouTube!  

Tori and Taryn met on the first day of Kindergarten in 1981. Through their 44 years of friendship, They have weathered life's ups and downs together including marriages, divorces, the births of children, the deaths of parents and many other triumphs and tribulations. 

Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries since 2000. With a background in international business development and finance, she previously held leadership roles at global firms including CNBC.com, Space Services International, and Investtools. Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from Emory University. A multiple patent holder, SMU Guest Lecturer, and recipient of the Texas Business Hall of Fame Award and long-time Hall of Fame member, Chairman of the Executive Board for the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) and actively engaged with organizations like the Building Bridges Coalition and United Nations ESOC Consultative Status Committee and variety of other nonprofit boards focused on international service, community development, and environmental improvement. 

I am a Certified Grief Educator and Author. I work with clients in grief and teaching others about grief.

Melissa Rodway is a Canadian Author who recently published her debut memoir, The People You Meet, which chronicles her Southeast Asia backpacking adventure, from the chaos of long bus rides to the unexpected wisdom of chats with strangers. People say it’s a true page turner which has resulted in it being on Amazon’s best seller list twice, for several weeks running. Besides writing, she is the the host of FLY Travel Radio (currently on hiatus) where she's recorded over 180 episodes, getting guests to reveal the sort of honest, sometimes funny stories we all want to hear.