Hal S. Eisenberg
AUTHOR, Whispers in the Rain
Hal S. Eisenberg, a native of The Bronx, New York, wears multiple hats as a writer, dynamic public speaker, and a visionary strategist dedicated to reforming education. With over three decades of experience, he has excelled as a systems designer and curriculum developer for over 30 impactful programs.
Hal proudly serves as the CEO and Founder of Windows of Opportunity, Inc., and The Eisenberg Leadership Academy. In recognition of his exceptional contributions, he was honored as the NYC Department of Education's Social Worker of the Year in 2018.
Hal's boundless vision is centered around the creation of a global and systemic education landscape, one where every student has the opportunity to flourish and excel.
Samantha Moonsammy
PUBLISHER, Lucky Book Publishing
Samantha is the ultimate community builder and has spent over 20 years in the communications industry lifting people higher and sharing their stories. She works with authors through Lucky Book Publishing’s signature VIP programs that include writing, publishing and marketing. Samantha provides strategic coaching to authors and helps them craft the best-selling title, subtitle, book outlines, story-telling and wow-factor branding that makes you stand out from the crowd.
Before running Lucky Book Publishing, Samantha was an award-winning celebrity event planner, television host, media personality and public servant. She has been on book marketing event teams for many award-winning thought leaders including Elizabeth Gilbert, the late Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle.
Her daily mantra: “Action is the foundational key to all success” – Pablo Picasso
Bethelene Hart
AUTHOR, Big Feelings in a Little Body: Welcoming a New Baby
Expert Early Childhood Educator, RECE 30+ years.
Child Behaviour Specialist (0-21+).
Award-winning Children’s Author Promoting Emotional Literacy.
Award-winning Inspirational Speaker.
Paula Johnson
AUTHOR, The Brain Tumour That Saved Me
Paula Johnson is a Registered Nurse, endurance athlete, speaker, and author who believes that resilience is something we build, not something we’re given.
Originally from England, Paula immigrated to Canada at 24, launching a career in healthcare while navigating a life marked by unexpected detours, illness, loss, reinvention, and more than a few memorable cycling mishaps. Along the way, she discovered that belief is not innate; it grows in small steps, through borrowed courage, humour, and the support of community.
Today, Paula shares her story to encourage others: You don’t have to feel ready to begin; you just have to begin. Known for her candour, warmth, and ability to find lightness even in adversity, she writes and speaks for those standing at the edge of change, searching for hope, strength, and possibility.
Paula’s audiences include women navigating major life changes, healthcare and patient advocacy, athletes facing change, corporate teams under pressure, and anyone standing on the cusp of a new beginning.
She lives in Toronto, Canada, and can usually be found moving: power walking, cycling, swimming, paddleboarding, or cheering someone else on as they take their next brave step.
Shelley A. Murdock
AUTHOR, In Search of Longevity
Speaker, devoted fitness longevity coach, and lifelong movement advocate. In her mid-sixties, she embodies vitality and the belief that it’s never too late to prioritize health. She helps people of all ages make fitness a sustainable daily habit for strength, balance, and longevity.
As an international best-selling author, her books—IN SEARCH OF LONGEVITY and HEALTHY & FIT FOR LIFE—offer practical, mindful strategies for vibrant, lasting lifestyles.
A proud grandmother to Marlowe and Shae, Shelley lives by the joy of simple, healthy living and the idea that wellness is a lifelong journey. Upcoming book, JUMP, WIGGLE & GIGGLE — a playful fitness adventure for kids and their grownups.
Hilda Gan
AUTHOR, RevUp Your Leadership: Be the Boss You Wish You Had
Hilda Gan is an International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Leadership Strategist, and Work Culture Expert. She co-created a company recognized twice as a top 10 Best Workplace™ in Canada and now helps leaders build healthy, high-performing cultures through her REVUP Framework™. As a Fascinate Certified Advisor, she equips leaders and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Jenn Noble
AUTHOR, Dance of Attachment
Jenn Noble, PCC, is an award-winning speaker whose TEDx talk on Attachment Theory has reached thousands of women worldwide. As a Certified Relationship Coach and host of the Speak Honest Podcast, she turned heartbreak (and way too many White Claws) into her mission: helping smart women who do dumb sh*t in love break the patterns that hold them back from the relationships they deserve.
Kelly L. Cooper
AUTHOR, The Emboldened Warrior: Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace
Kelly Cooper is the founder and president of the Centre for Social Intelligence (CSI). Ms. Cooper helps leaders create a competitive advantage with social intelligence—unlocking human performance to transform culture, retain talent, and lead responsibly.
Ms. Cooper is the recipient of the Women of Inspiration™—Vision Builder Award for 2025 which was a result of international recognition for the work she has done to affect systemic change in the workplace on a sector-wide basis and for her ability to overcome the challenges she faced along the way.
She is the author of Lead the Change: The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion. It targets decision-makers to explain the value proposition of an inclusive culture and provides a blueprint for taking action.
She holds an MA in international environment, development, and policy from the University of Sussex and an honors BSc from the University of Toronto. She has earned certifications in GBA+, EQ-i 2.0, and Prosci change management (ADKAR model).
She is the proud mother of two young adults who are her pride and joy, and she is blessed with a true gem of a husband.
Navreet Pabla
AUTHOR, If My Heart Could Talk
Navreet Pabla is a poet and storyteller. Today, she shares her insights not only through poetry, but also as a speaker and workshop leader, guiding conversations on ancestral healing, community building, inner child work, creativity, and spiritual growth. Her writing serves as a companion for others on their own path toward homecoming.