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Confident You-The Raw Conversations Authors

So, you’ve read the book and now you want to know more about the authors…You’re in the right place.

Each author in Confident YOU – The Raw Conversations brings a lived story, a unique voice, and a powerful perspective on what confidence looks like in real life. These aren’t just names on a page, they’re coaches, leaders, creatives, advocates, and change-makers doing meaningful work in the world.

To learn more, simply use the links listed next to each author’s bio. You’ll find ways to continue the conversation beyond the book. If a story resonated, inspired you, or felt like it met you exactly where you are, this is your invitation to explore their work and connect directly.

Because confidence doesn’t end on the last page, it grows through connection.

Ann Diment is the founder of Resilience Rebel, a wellbeing consultancy and coaching practice that helps individuals and organizations redefine resilience on their own terms. Drawing on over 30 years of professional experience across health, safety, education, and wellbeing, as well as her lived experience of trauma recovery and late ADHD diagnosis, Ann blends creativity, science, and compassion to inspire sustainable ways of working and living. Through her creative wellbeing workshops, art, poetry, and coaching, she empowers others to unmask, heal, and reconnect with their authentic selves. As author of the bestselling book ‘Turning the Tables on Burn out’ Ann believes true confidence is not about pushing through but tuning in , and that resilience begins with radical self-acceptance.

Connect with Ann: https://bio.site/resilience.rebel

Debbie Weiss wants to live in a world where women rediscover who they are af ter caregiving, loss, or major life change, and believe it’s never too late to create a life that feels colorful, fulfilling, and full of possibility. As an author, speaker, and podcast host, she’s been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, MSN Magazine, and multiple NBC and ABC–affiliated programs, and even had the opportunity to personally meet Oprah and share how her words inspired her to write her first book. When she’s not writing, recording episodes of The Maybe I Can Podcast, or speaking on stage, you can find her running her insurance agency in New Jersey, spending time with her sons, or dreaming up her next Sprinkle Effect™ product. Her latest book, The Sprinkle Effect: A Guide to Creating a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life is available now wherever books are sold.

Discover how small sprinkles of courage and belief can transform your life at: https://debbieweiss.com/

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Donna Piper wants to live in a world where women stop hustling for worthiness and start trusting the wisdom in their own bodies. As a therapeutic movement coach, trauma guide, and Akashic Record practitioner, she’s been spotlighted for calling out perfectionism and giving women practical somatic tools to feel safe in their own skin again. When she’s not coaching clients or recording her podcast, you can find her walking barefoot on the beach, journaling with tea in hand, or laughing with her husband. Her new chapter , The Stories That Keep Us Stuck , appears here in her first book collaboration, Confident You: The Raw Conversations.

Find out how listening to your body can change everything at: https://www.donnapiper.com/

Dr. Ailina Ismail believes women deserve more than “normal” lab results and vague reassurance when their bodies are asking for answers. Known as The Autoimmune Doctor, she helps high-achieving women uncover the hidden drivers of fatigue, brain fog, and pain, especially when autoimmunity is the missing link. After more than 30 years in conventional medicine, her work now bridges medical rigour with functional medicine strategy to restore energy, immune balance, and clarity. Her signature 5R Recovery Program guides clients through the process of Re-evaluate, Remove, Replace, Regroup, and Rebalance , helping them rebuild their health from the inside out. When she’s not decoding bloodwork or supporting clients, you’ll find her speaking on autoimmune awareness, joining podcast conversations, or crafting new ways to help patients feel seen, heard, and healed. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family and Melbourne’s coastal walks that keep her grounded.

Access the free guide or explore next steps at: https://info.drailina.com/clarity

Elise Sinha wants to live in a world where love, kindness and fearlessness rule our lives. As a CEO of The Sinha Group Coach ing and Consulting, she’s been honored as an award winning leader and showcased on multiple podcasts (as well as her own) and SubStacks. When she’s not leading a talented team of leadership experts and bring her unique content to small business and non, prof its, you can find her avidly reading, parenting two beautiful teen agers with her amazing husband and enjoying meditation, yoga and sound therapy. Her first book, “Fierce Friending: 10 Rituals to Enrich Your Soul and Lift Others” , hits the shelves in early 2026.

Learn more about all The Sinha Group can offer you at: https://www.thesinhagroup.net/

Jackie Roby wants to live in a world where ambitious women can honor their heritage without inheriting the hustle, prioritize their partnerships without the guilt, and reclaim their stolen dreams without the apology. As an Executive Leadership Advisor and Peak Performance Strategist, she’s been featured on 80+ podcasts, has spoken across Dubai, Ibiza, Mexico, and the United States, and chairs the Global Wellness Institute’s Inclusive Wellness Initiative where she leads efforts to create wellness ecosystems that actually include everyone. When she’s not accelerating C-suite readiness or helping leaders find their inner calm, you can find her creating spaces where crushing it at work doesn’t mean you’re dead by dinner. Her Fulfillment Formula™ teaches high-achievers to lead strategically instead of just working harder, so they can stop sacrificing themselves for success.

Discover how to stop shrinking and start leading at:https://inspiredjourneyconsulting.com/

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Jill Batista wants to live in a world where awakened, conscious, joyful people evolve and create the lives they desire with grace and ease. As a holistic wellness practitioner, she’s been featured in podcasts and publications. She was recently honored by Duluth Community Votes for the best Holistic Wellness Practice, Best Massage Therapy, and Best Meditation Studio for 2025. When she’s not in the Essential Healing Works Wellness Studio with clients, you can find her spending time with her kids, practicing meditation, riding her bike, or exploring local food and ballroom dance classes together with her significant other. Her next project, The Midlife Mastery Membership will be opening up soon!

Discover more at: https://www.essentialhealingworks.com/

Julie DeLucca-Collins is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, business strat egist, and confidence coach for women in midlife. After a 25-year corporate career, Julie built a multi-six-figure business rooted in one core belief: confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build through habits, self-trust, and honest self-leadership. Julie has been named a Top 50 over 50 Podcaster and is the host of the top-rated podcast Casa De Confidence, and the new daily podcast Brave Moves. Along with her #handsomehothusband Dan she is the co-founder of Casa De Confidence Productions, where she helps women amplify their voices through podcasting, thought eadership, and strategic visibility. She is also the creator of the Confident You framework, blending behavioral science, neuroscience-informed habit formation, and lived experience to help women move from insight to embodied action. Her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and global radio platforms, and she has spoken at colleges, national conferences, and Fortune-level organizations. Julie serves on the Governor’s Council for Women and Girls in Connecticut and is passionate about helping women stop shrinking, trust themselves again, and build lives and businesses that feel aligned, sustainable, and true. She lives in Connecticut with her husband Dan and their dogs, The Fluff Squad and continues to practice what she teaches, confidence as a daily, imperfect, deeply human choice.

Discover more at: https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/

Kat Polsinelli wants to live in a world where people understand that their past does not define them, and that even the hardest experiences can become a source of clarity, courage, and transformation. As a speaker, author, and podcaster, Kat draws from her lived experience of trauma and emotional abuse to help others shift from surviving to living. She openly shares her journey, from teen pregnancy to a decade in an abusive relationship, using story as a tool for healing, awareness, and empowerment. Kat is the founder of The Lotus Effect, where she guides individuals to extract wisdom from their past and use it as a compass for a more aligned and authentic future. Her work centers on reconnecting people with their true selves, releasing external expectations, and choosing beliefs that support growth rather than limitation. When she’s not speaking, Kat is using her voice to create ripples of change, whether behind a microphone, on stage, or in conversations that help others feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Find Kat at: https://www.the-lotus-effect.com

Kim Korven wants to live in a world where families heal through honesty, not hostility, and where peace is an act of courage, not compliance. As a retired lawyer, mediator, and TEDx speaker, she’s been featured on TEDxRegina and across communities of changemakers who are reimagining conflict resolution, resilience, and leadership. When she’s not guiding parents through the emotional terrain of divorce, you can find her walking near her prairie home, laughing with her grown children, or dreaming up new ways to make peace practical. Her latest creation - My Lawyer Free Divorce Course -brings heart and strategy together to help families separate with dignity and raise children who thrive.

Discover more of Kim’s work at: https://kimkorven.com/

Tess Cheng envisions a world where health is valued as our greatest asset, where people feel empowered to take charge of their well-being, stay motivated to make meaningful changes, and keep wellness at the forefront of their lives. As a health and wellness coach, Tess has shared her expertise on podcasts such as Omega-3s Matter and Sleep Science Today. She has been featured in Force Magazine and recently partnered with the Biohackers Conference in Miami to spark conversations on the future of wellness. When she’s not coaching clients or presenting at workshops, Tess enjoys exploring new places while staying healthy on the road, spending time with animals, hiking in nature, and giving back through volunteer work. Her program takes a holistic approach with tailored support for each client. A thorough assessment ensures the program aligns with your goals, because wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Explore how partnering with Tess can help you reach your wellness goals at: https://glowithtess.com/

Venchele Saint Dic wants to live in a world where storytelling heals, leadership is equity-centered, and every voice has space to be heard. As a Public Health Analyst and Writing Coach, she’s been featured on podcasts like Confident You, Relatable Wisdom, and The Early Accountability Podcast, and her work has been spot lighted through her business Pathway Coach Writing. When she’s not guiding writers to bring their stories to life or advancing health equity through her doctoral research, you can find her journaling with a cup of tea, exploring nature trails, or curating colors and styles that reflect her Dark Autumn palette. Her upcoming project, Grace on the Page, invites readers to dis cover the power of reflection, resilience, and writing as a form of grace.

Discover her work and offerings at: https://www.pathwaycoachwriting.com/

Stephanie McAuliffe wants to live in a world where we’re all free of the rules and vestiges that invisibly weigh us down, where we unleash the past without apology as we step into a clear future as we heal body, mind, and spirit. As a Boundary Strategist, she’s been fea tured on many podcasts including the Invis ible Condition, featured articles in Author ity and Her Nation Magazines, was the sole Healer Who Dares in the Speakers Who Dare movie, and has spoken on many stages both virtually and in person. When she’s not working with clients, teaching, writing or speak ing, you can find her listening to live music or a good book, taking walks in nature, or cooking with love.

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Shelley Martinez wants to live in a world where all people are free to be the best versions of themselves because they’ve been able to release and heal the emotional baggage that holds them back and keeps them playing small. She’s on a mission to help create this future. As an Anxiety Alchemist, she’s been featured on E360 TV, on multiple podcasts, and as a guest teacher in several highly sought-after masterminds. She is the host and creator of the virtual summit, The Anxiety Unwind: 10+ Experts Reveal Their Proven Solutions to Becoming a Grounded, Calm Person in a Chaotic World. When she’s not helping others to heal and transform their anxiety into a Superpower, you can find her spending time with her family, friends, and 3 dogs, knitting with and spinning colorful yarn, or immersed in a good horror story. This is her first book contribution, but it has inspired her to start thinking about writing a book of her own.

Discover more about Shelley and her work at: https://shelleymartinez.com/

Samia Phoenix, M,A., C.H.N.C. is devoted to creating a world where women feel free, safe, and cherished as they revel in the magic they truly are, nourishing the whole with their authentic expression, sacred intimacy, and the kind of leadership that breaks generational chains. As a transformational mentor, multi-dimensional artist, and founder of Drag oness Rising, she has been featured on platforms from CTV News, Global Ed monton, All Business Media, and The Local Good, as well as podcasts including The Confident You, Pathways to Wellbeing, The Courage to Be, and Make a Baby. Her work has been highlighted at in-person workshops, including with Blush Lane Organics, and online seminars, including with Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. When she’s not guiding women to return to their source, reclaim their bodies, and unleash their true power, she’s pouring transmissions into art, dancing wildly with her daughters, and birthing a retreat haven at her river valley sanctuary. Her signature medicine is Agony to Ecstasy – The Dragoness Codes™, igniting the high-achieving woman to alchemize self-doubt, shame, and guilt into deeper sexuality, so she can embody the one she’s been longing for.

Start by claiming free potent resources and becoming part of a movement of rising women: https://dragonessrising.com/activate

Raquel Reis wants to live in a world where we all feel at home, in our relationships, our communities and within ourselves. Between private work, small groups, retreats and online forums, she helped hundreds of clients, coaching them to authentic, grounded connection, getting on the same page, and creating thriving, lifelong partnerships. As a relationship coach, she’s appeared on many podcasts including AmplifyHer, MeridienPoint and EmPowerGraphy. She’s also spoken at relationship summits, including the Get Your Mojo Back and Creating Magic in Your Relationship, and taught classes at The Anima Collective and Parenting Boys Peacefully. Raquel loves to simplify misunderstandings, transforming conflict into connection and harmony. When she’s not helping clients make their differences work in their favor, you can find her practicing yoga, hiking, and reading bedtime stories to her nieces and nephews over Zoom.

Learn more at: https://www.raquelreiscoaching.com/

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Ramona Kossowan wants to live in a world where women healing generational trauma is the norm, where they settle even more deeply into who they truly are, fiercely love themselves, and feel powerful and joyful in midlife and beyond. She is a Gentle Trauma Release Practitioner, Personal Empowerment Coach, and founder of the Empowered AF Alpha Female signature coaching program, where high-functioning women release emotional baggage, reclaim their energy, and lead with grounded, unapologetic strength. She’s also known for helping women over 50 build rockstar level strength and mobility, without body-bashing, punishment workouts, or hustle culture. Ramona is a coauthor of the bestselling book Life Lit Up and has been featured in women’s leadership communities, coaching collectives, and wellness summits for her body-first approach to healing, reinvention, and self-worth. When she’s not coaching, writing, or speaking, you’ll find her lifting heavy things, walking under big Alberta skies, or laughing with her husband while dreaming up the next bold evolution for herself and the women she serves.

Learn more at: https://ramonakcoaching.com/ and get The Parts Reflection Guide for High-Functioning women

Melanie Bonk wants to live in a world where pleasure is sacred, relationships are resilient, and women feel wildly at home in their bodies. As a Certified Love, Sex & Relationship Coach and Somatic Trauma Therapist, she’s been spotlighted on the Naked Peaches & Real Men Feel podcasts, featured in Brainz Magazine, and celebrated by communities of seekers hungry for intimacy that’s real, playful, and lasting. When she’s not guiding couples back to connection or teaching women how to reclaim their erotic power, you can find her lifting heavy at CrossFit, adventuring with her husband and four boys, or dancing barefoot under the moon. Her latest creation, Bonk Better Date Night Membership, brings couples together virtually for monthly intimacy rituals, deep dives into connection, and pleasure awakenings that last far beyond the bedroom.

Discover the Bonk Better Method at: https://melaniebonk.com/

Monica Bodurka wants to live in a world where people move through life with greater ease, joy, and vibrant well-being, where resilience isn’t about pushing through, but about staying grounded, present, and at peace in the midst of life’s storms. As a certified coach, resilience trainer, yoga therapist, and author of the Amazon best-selling book A New Way to Be: Becoming Resilient One Habit, Breath, and Moment at a Time, she’s been featured on over 30 podcasts and recognized by Life Coach Magazine for co-creating and delivering the #1 Resilience Coach Training Program in the world. When she’s not teaching or coaching, you can find her walking through the forest near her Toronto home, writing with a cup of matcha nearby, or having kitchen dance parties to bad ’70s music with her husband and two teenage daughters. Her latest collaboration is with three European program graduates who are now bringing her resilience-training content to organizations across Europe. Through her growing global community of coaches, Monica’s mission is to create a movement of happier, healthier, more resilient people , one habit, breath, and moment at a time.

Discover more at: https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/ and get The Essential Resilience Coaching Guide HERE

Louise Neil wants to live in a world where midlife and menopause are seen as powerful transitions, not silent struggles and where workplaces are built for women to thrive at every stage of life. As a Women’s Career Strategist, Menopause Doula, and co-host of The Empowered & Embodied Show, she’s been featured podcasts including the Amplify Leadership podcast and has spoken on stages and virtually about menopause-inclusive leadership, culture, and redefining the menopause mindset. When she’s not guiding leaders, coaching, or advising organizations, you’ll spot her with teal-blue hair and floral glasses , writing, road-tripping, or treasure-hunting through thrift stores while dreaming up kinder systems based in radical generosity for us all. Her signature program , From Fog to Focus: Making SENSE of Menopause at Work, is helping organizations across Canada and the world transform how they support and retain midlife talent.

Book Louise for workplace conversations or connect for one-on-one doula support at: https://louiseneil.com/

Lisa Richer wants to live in a world where people are empowered to collaborate authentically and unlock their full potential. As a Neurodiversity Consultant, Thought Partner, and Parent of two neurodiverse sons, she’s been showcased as a keynote speaker and podcast guest, sharing her expertise on topics like RiPE iDEAS™ A Learner Centric Framework and Embracing Neurodiversity: Understanding, Navigating and Celebrating Differences. When she’s not advising others on ways to bridge the gap between neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, you can find her leaning into her own courage and resilience, a trait learned from her Elite level Gymnastics background and the journey with her children that almost broke her. Her signature Framework RiPE iDEAS™ is the foundation for creating sustainable support, with recently released one-pagers resources “Finding Your Voice” - A Message That Meets You Where You Are and “Creating Your Team” - Building Your Learners Support System are examples of how she supports and guides clients being key tools.

Discover how she supports, empowers, and advises parents of neurodiverse learners and neurodistinct professionals to become clear, confident, and courageous enough to successfully navigate their unique journey at: https://journey2bloom.com/

Lea Appleton wants to live in a world where safe access to the outdoors is avail able for everyone. As a certified Wellbeing Coach (ICF, PCC/NBC, HWC), she’s been a featured guest on numerous podcasts around the world, as well as an expert source for AARP’s Smart Guides for Hiking and Camping. When she’s not coaching people who are navigating change and transitions in their lives, you can find her walking in her neighborhood, exploring local trails with friends, or backpacking in the High Sierra mountain range with her husband. Her book, Walking & Wayfinding: How to Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time, is available on Amazon and Audible now.

Discover more about aging adventurously in the outdoors at her new blog: https://www.hiphiker.com/

Kristine Goad wants to live in a world where people are no longer ruled by fear and limitation, but inspired by wonder, courage, and connection to themselves, to each other, and to the natural world. As a high, performance and flow coach with a feminine, rebel edge, she’s been fea tured on multiple podcasts and recognized for guiding visionary humans, often highly sensitive or neurodivergent, to expand their capacity for joy, courage, and sustainable success beyond the “bro, hustle” mold. When she’s not coaching clients or leading retreats, you can find her writing, walking by the water with her husband Hans and American Hairless Terrier Walt, or planning the next adventure that will help her surf her own edge. Her signature coaching experience, Bigger. Bolder. Badass., invites heart, centered visionaries to reimagine their relationship with fear and their own negative internal voice so they can do the things that scare and excite them most and become the fullest expression of who they were born to be.

Discover more at: https://www.kristinegoad.com/ and https://kristine.substack.com/