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Diane Barth is a psychotherapist and the author of 'I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives'. She writes the blog, 'Off the Couch' for Psychology Today. In addition, her articles have been published in the Clinical Social Work Journal, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Psychoanalytic Psychology, and other professional journals

Zak Dychtwal is the 27-year-old author of the new book YOUNG CHINA: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World. In the book Zak examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou – the generation born after 1990. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, Zak’s overarching goal is to enrich and advance the way the world understands China. He has recently relocated to New York City where he is the Founding CEO of the Young China Global Group - think tank and consultancy.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, as well as 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do. Her TED talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong", has had more than 6 million views. She's a columnist for Inc, Forbes, and Psychology Today.

Bosco Anthony is the founder of Tribe 1, a top digital marketing agency that helps companies tell their story and come up with social media strategies. He's also a blogger and a wildly popular speaker, who has touched a chord with audiences at engagements like TEDx and Social Media Week. But behind all of the success, Bosco is an immigrant from East Africa with an incredible story.

Lilia Tarawa is an extraordinary woman who has lived a remarkable life. Born into the secretive cult, the Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand, she fled with her family when she was 18 years old. Since then, she's made it her life's mission to help others break free and see what's possible. She's the author of "Daughter of Gloriavale: My Life In A Religious Cult" Her TED talk, "I get up in a cult. It was heaven -- and hell" - clearly struck a chord with people - 2.3 million views.

Stephanie Culp is publically recognized in the field of organizing and time management as an expert by the press across all venues for many years. She is the author of multiple feature articles for national magazines, such as Family Circle, Working Women, Working Mother, and Milwaukee Magazine on topics including organization and time management.

Dr. Lauren Howe is a social psychologist from Stanford University.

Lisa Elzey joined Ancestry.com in 2012 as a family historian and has shared family history tips and demonstrations at various conferences such as IAGJS, AARP, and RootsTech. At Ancestry.com she works to find interesting stories within the family trees of historical figures, current celebrities, and everyday people. As part of the team that leads the research for the television show Who Do You Think You Are? Lisa firmly believes there is a story in every tree waiting to be discovered.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is an inspiration like no other. In 1996, this Harvard-trained and published brain scientist suffered a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain while getting ready for work. The damage was extensive -- she couldn't walk, talk, read, write, or remember her life. It took her eight years to fully recover. Since then, she has given one of the most popular TED talks of all time -- 21 million views, has been interviewed by Oprah, was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, and wrote the best-selling memoir "My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey".

Tim Pychyl is the one of the world's leading experts in procrastination. He is the author of The Procrastination Puzzle and a contributor to publications like Fortune, Psychology Today, and the Washington Post. He is Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education and a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. He also hosts the popular podcast, iProcrastinate.

Like so many of us, Russell Hannon, wanted to travel, but felt that it was unaffordable. Now, he uses lean principles to travel at a fraction of the going rates. He is the author of " Stop Dreaming Start Traveling: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling More and Spending Less". He's appeared as ultra-economical travel expert on FOX, CBS, CNBC, and on many nationally broadcasted shows.

Bob Sutton is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt". He is also the Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University.

Bryan C. Taylor has experienced the highest high and lowest low that any man can experience: finding the love of his life, Kailen, and losing her much to soon: to cancer at the age of 25. Since her death, he has written a popular blog, "Confessions of a Widower" about grief, and has just published his first book, "Even If You Don't: a love story", about the lessons that his late wife taught him. It's debuted to rave reviews on Amazon and is ranked #1 in the love and loss category.

Dr. Kathy Hull is a true hero. She is the founder of the George Mark Children's House (http://georgemark.org), the first freestanding children's palliative care facility to open in the United States. The subject of death is taboo, especially with children, but as Dr. Hull says, "children don't stop dying just because we the adults can't comprehend the injustice of losing them".

Mitch Prinstein is the UNC director of clinical psychology and the author of Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others.