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Meet the 24 Contributing Authors
(in alphabetical order)



Isabella Aponte is a Creative Writing teacher at a middle school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is her first published piece of writing. She plans to continue her passion for education and writing, by following wherever her soul may lead. Join her newsletter at http://eepurl.com/czGqOP



Alison Baughman is a professional Numerologist, author, lecturer and has hosted “Visible By Numbers”, a popular weekly talk radio show about Numerology on BBS Radio for over 5 years. Alison first discovered Numerology as a child and has been reading as a professional for over 16 years for people across the United States and Internationally. Besides a lifelong study of Numerology, Alison has continued her studies with a wide range of Metaphysical subjects. She is a Reiki Master. She is the author of “Speaking to Your Soul Through Numerology” and “Get His Number” available on Amazon. http://www.VisibleByNumbers.com




Sharon Bright is a spiritual teacher. Her passion is to help lead women to fully accept themselves, by facilitating communities that encourage them to support and connect to other women. She is a wife, a mother, and a friend.  Discover more at www.sharonbrightlife.com



Alice Brooking is a lover of life and plant-based living. She has a wide range of interests, from alternative healing methods and astrology, to DIY home improvement. She is the proud mother of one beautiful boy.




Lady Beltane is an ordained Pagan High Priestess who has been practicing The Craft for over 40 years. She lives in a suburb of Chicago, IL with her husband. She is a mentor to novice and adept witches on her website covenlife.co  She is also a mother and grandmother.  


Connie Cole, M.A., is a writer, a pipe carrier, an intuitive practitioner, and a champion of personal empowerment. An explorer by nature, Connie utilizes insights and skills garnered from decades of involvement as student and teacher with various practices of deep self-learning. She now draws upon these experiences and wisdom to assist others in their journeys of growth. www.connie-cole.com



Erika Elmuts is an internationally-recognized health and wellness expert, professional speaker and naturopath who has helped tens of thousands of people get on the path to more vibrant health through her workshops, television and radio appearances, website, videos, speaking engagements, and private practice.  Erika is also the creator of the online course "The Cancer Prevention Blueprint" and author of “The Family Guide to Detoxing your Body and Home.” www.ErikaElmuts.com



Holly Faith runs her own business from Colorado. She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and is currently following her passion of creating a space focused on community, acceptance, support and healing for all.



Lauren Goldstein is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, igniter, and young-at-heart dreamer.  As a maverick leader, she is the founder and CEO of Golden Key Partnership which specializes in the neuroscience behind Entrepreneurship and Business. You can discover more of her work at www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com.



Hydee Hall lives in southern California with her hubby Kevin who thinks her "woo woo" stuff is literally LOL funny - but he supports her with unconditional love! Being a typical female Virgo she is constantly evaluating herself to be a better version and explore life to its fullest in the absence of fear. After raising 3 boys, she feels she's really stepped into the adventure of connecting in depth to her soul and the synchronicities the Universe puts in her path.  



Diana "Dynasty" Hardy is an international hip hop soul artist and youth advocate. She currently splits her time between touring and performing and working with youth via her empowerment initiative, The Push Project. With a passion for the arts and a heart for youth, she is committed to helping others push for the dreams. www.thepushproject.org



Dominique Jaramillo is an Astrologer, wife, mother and lover of all things mystical. She lives in Los Angeles, CA and enjoys teaching and guiding others with readings that inspire self-discovery, confidence and compassion. She is the creator of Conscious Astrology Wear for women and kids and you can learn more about her offerings at www.dualityandbeyond.com 



Sass Jordan is a Juno Award-winning artist who has sold over one million records worldwide over the past thirty years. Sass was a member of the judging panel for Canadian Idol during all six seasons from 2003 to 2008. She has performed with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Steve Miller Band, Van Halen, The Foo Fighters, Cheap Trick, Santana, Joe Cocker, Styx, Rodger Hodgson, April Wine, Jeff Healy, and countless others in her ongoing career. As an accomplished actress, Sass starred in the lead role of Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway hit, "Love Janis." www.SassJordan.com



Debora Kiyono  lives in Brazil. She loves nature, yoga, astrology, dance, music, movies, TV, and reading. By having this first essay published, she has discovered her new passion: writing.



Lili Krnic resides in Toronto. She spends as much time as she can doing the things she loves, including writing, dancing, traveling, and hanging out with her loved ones. Despite a few setbacks, she still believes in love and kindness and likes to seek out the beauty in life. She can be reached at lilikwrites@gmail.com



Teresa Leming is a former Self-I-Dentity through Ho'Oponopono instructor and former coordinator of IZI, LLC as she studied directly under Dr. Hew Len. She is a Reiki Master, Certified in Energy Healing, Akashic Record Meditation, Munay-Ki, The 9 Great Rites of Initiation & Shamanic Portal, Divine Light Rays, Aura and Chakra Healing. www.beefreesoulproducts.com


Christine Lisio is a Spiritual Healer, Transformation Coach, and Certified Intuitive Strategist who is currently supporting clients around the globe. She has received a Divine gift to work directly with Master Angelic Beings and the activation of a higher faculty tool allowing her to find the truth in matter. Through her deep understanding of illness and suffering, Christine has the ability to bring forth powerful healing, truth, and wisdom to support others on their path. Christine is also an Academy Master Teacher at the Academy for the Soul and a Certified Intuitive Strategist.  Learn more at www.SolHealingLLC.com




Molly McCord, M.A., is a bestselling author of ten books, intuitive business coach, astrologer, radio show host, and modern spiritual teacher who has helped hundreds of clients in 20 countries. Over 50,000 copies of her books have been downloaded globally. She hosts spiritual growth and writing beach retreats in Florida, where she lives with her husband and son. www.ConsciousCoolChic.com


Lorraine Paul is a Private Banker based in NYC and proud mother of one. This is her first published essay. Discover more about Lorraine on Facebook and www.LPLoveAdvocate.com or send her an email at lorrainepaul1111@gmail.com


Tamara Plant is the founder of YouAreFIERCE.com, a community built on inspiring, elevating and connecting people who want to purge the negativity in their lives. She's an international award-winning author who incorporates Eminem's lyrics and angel messages into her writing and teaching. Forgiveness and Other Stupid Things was her first book and she's looking forward to the launch of Trading for Dharma in the fall of 2017. www.YouAreFIERCE.com



Huntress Maxine Thompson lives in the Western United States with her clowder of purry cats. She continues her journey of growth toward a blissfully manageable existence, serving where she can for the greater good. She works continually to break the ties that bind her creativity so that she may one day spread inspiration through her words or pictures or something yet to be discovered. She is eternally grateful for this opportunity to share her story. You can read more about her Hepatitis C treatment experience on her blog


Brenda Quintero-Lombardi is a native Texan, living in Merritt Island, Florida. She is a Realtor who enjoys helping people find their happy space (www.realtywithbrenda.com ) and also help other women by sharing the Thirty- One gifts opportunity (www.mythirtyone.com/brendabqgifts). She loves to spend time with family and friends, go to Disney World, and try new restaurants.


Devon Telberg  is an Architect in New York City, and a developing writer on spiritual psychology subjects. She loves to use her architectural experiences as an opportunity to collaborate with others in visualizing new environments and manifesting them together.  Her design thesis and research work include the topic of the experience of spirituality in architecture, and the integration of perspective between the spirit and the built world. www.devontelberg.com



Laren Rusch Watson is a board-certified Holistic Health Coach, Author, Speaker, and Organic Wellness Expert. Her recent book, WTF?! I Have Cancer? How To Get Through the Hardest Time of Your Life With Strength and Optimism, chronicles her journey through a double cancer diagnosis and the invaluable life lessons she learned along the way. She writes regularly on her blog at www.larenwatson.com and is active on social media as Organically Laren.