Authors

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Mike Bayer, widely known as Coach Mike, is a personal development coach, author, speaker, media personality and entrepreneur who has spent more than two decades helping individuals, families and high-profile public figures navigate personal and professional challenges. He founded CAST Centers in 2005 and built a reputation working with celebrities, athletes, executives and families. Bayer is a two-time New York Times bestselling author of Best Self and One Decision, and his work has expanded into television, podcasting, corporate speaking and digital education. He has appeared regularly on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, The Talk, Rachael Ray and other national programs. His current platform focuses on personal development, authenticity, relationships, mental health, recovery and achieving personal potential. His podcast, Always Evolving with Coach Mike Bayer, extends his media platform through conversations with prominent personalities and thought leaders.

Monaco

Marcela de Kern Royer is a Monaco-based yachting business consultant, luxury lifestyle creator, author, educator, and entrepreneur with deep expertise across the superyacht industry. The lead protagonist in the DISNEY/HULA super yacht show Yacht Deals Monaco .Known as “The Yacht Lady,” she shares yacht tours, luxury travel, industry insights and behind-the-scenes access to the world of superyachts through "Onboard with Marcela". Marcela has worked across yacht supply, management, shipbuilding, business development, brokerage and luxury marketing, giving her an unusually broad understanding of the industry. She is the author of The Superyacht Industry and created the Yachting Masterclass at La Belle Classe Academy of the Yacht Club de Monaco. Her audience includes yacht owners, brokers, captains, crew, industry professionals, luxury travelers and HNW individuals

Bill Springer, known online as Billy Swizzle, is a journalist, author, sailor, cyclist, and luxury travel creator specializing in superyachts, boating, adventure, and high-end travel. A Senior Contributor for Forbes, Bill covers new yacht launches, superyachts, boating, sailing events, luxury destinations, and the people shaping the marine industry. His career combines journalism with a lifelong passion for sailing, adventure, endurance sports, and exploration. He is also the founder of Swizzle Sports Media, producing content across sports, travel, boating, and luxury lifestyle. His Instagram platform gives audiences an insider's perspective on the global yachting world, complemented by his extensive editorial work for Forbes and other luxury publications. Bill is particularly valuable to yacht builders, marine brands, luxury travel companies, tourism organizations, and premium lifestyle brands seeking knowledgeable, credible storytelling.

Pango, Vanuatu

Elayna Carausu is an Australian sailor, musician, author, entrepreneur, and pioneering digital creator best known as one half of Sailing La Vagabonde. Since 2014, Elayna and partner Riley Whitelum have documented their journey sailing around the world, raising their family aboard their boats and building one of the largest sailing communities on YouTube. Elayna grew up in Geraldton, Western Australia, and originally dreamed of becoming a marine biologist before pursuing music and adventure. Today, her content combines sailing, family, travel, ocean conservation, wellness, off-grid living, and entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of Sea People and author of books focused on life at sea and raising children aboard boats. With nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers, Elayna offers brands exceptional access to global sailing, adventure, family, and marine audiences.

Kansas City, MO, USA

Jami Nato is a Kansas City-based author, speaker, entrepreneur and lifestyle creator known for combining humor, motherhood, faith, personal growth and candid storytelling. She has built a substantial Instagram community of more than 220,000 followers around an intentionally unfiltered approach to life, often using humor and vulnerability to discuss marriage, parenting, identity, purpose and personal reinvention. Jami is the author of This Must Be the Place: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Discover Your Purpose Today, and she has appeared on numerous podcasts and media platforms discussing relationships, faith, leadership and finding purpose. She is also a serial entrepreneur and has previously operated businesses including a coffee shop and an essential-oils business. Her content has a particularly strong connection with women and mothers who appreciate relatable, funny and emotionally honest storytelling. She currently co-hosts Seminary Sisters, a podcast exploring faith and theological studies

Rockford, IL, USA

Ashley Dusing is the creator behind Tiny House on Tenby, a home and lifestyle account documenting her family's transformation of a small house in Rockford, Illinois. Originally known for renovating an older 1917 home, Ashley and her family transitioned to a smaller home and began sharing the process of creating a beautiful, functional space without sacrificing character or style. Her content combines DIY projects, interior design, vintage-inspired décor, organization, renovation, and the realities of family life in a smaller footprint. Ashley's eye for design and ability to turn ordinary spaces into warm, inviting rooms has earned her recognition from The New York Times and Country Home. Her content is particularly strong for home, décor, renovation, furniture, and lifestyle brands.

Franklin, TN, USA

Ariel Tyson is a motherhood and family creator, entrepreneur, and bestselling children's author who documents life with her husband Michael and their eight children. Known for her heartfelt storytelling, viral family videos, and faith-centered message, Ariel shares parenting advice, homeschooling, home life, fashion, family traditions, and practical resources for large families. She has built one of social media's most recognizable family brands by celebrating the beauty and challenges of raising children while encouraging intentional parenting and strong family values. Through Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, books, speaking engagements, and educational resources, Ariel inspires millions of parents with authentic content focused on motherhood, marriage, faith, organization, and creating meaningful memories with family.

Charleston, SC, USA

Andi Dorfman Hart is a television personality, New York Times bestselling author, and lifestyle creator best known for starring on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. A former assistant district attorney, she successfully transitioned from law to media, building a brand centered on travel, wellness, motherhood, fitness, and authentic storytelling. Since marrying Blaine Hart and welcoming their daughter, Andi has expanded her content to include family life, parenting, home, and everyday moments while continuing to share travel adventures, healthy living, and personal reflections. She is the author of the bestselling books It's Not Okay and Single State of Mind, connecting with audiences through humor, honesty, and relatable experiences. Her content resonates with women navigating relationships, motherhood, and personal growth.

Chicago, IL, USA

Alyssa Goldwater is the creator behind A Glass of Goldwater, a lifestyle platform where humor, motherhood, and honest conversations come together. Based in the Chicago area, Alyssa creates relatable content covering parenting, plus-size fashion, mental health, women's wellness, and life as a working entrepreneur. Following her son's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, she expanded her platform to provide education, resources, and support for families navigating T1D. Known for her witty storytelling and authentic voice, Alyssa has built a highly engaged community by tackling difficult topics with empathy, transparency, and humor. Through social media, her blog, and speaking opportunities, she empowers women and parents to embrace life's imperfections while fostering meaningful conversations around family, health, confidence, and resilience.

Sacramento, CA, USA

Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, a leading plant-based food platform focused on making healthy eating affordable, simple, and accessible. Through easy recipes, meal plans, cookbooks, and educational content, Toni helps millions of people discover that eating more plants does not have to be expensive or complicated. She is the author of multiple cookbooks, including Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick & Easy, and co-host of the Plant-Powered People Podcast. Her content focuses on practical grocery strategies, affordable vegan meals, reducing food waste, and creating flavorful recipes using everyday ingredients. Toni has become a trusted voice in the plant-based community by combining nutrition education with realistic solutions for families and budget-conscious consumers.

Boca Raton, FL, USA

Danielle Brown is the founder and creator of HealthyGirl Kitchen, a plant-based food and lifestyle brand focused on making healthy eating simple, approachable, and delicious. After adopting a plant-based lifestyle in college, Danielle began sharing easy vegan recipes and wellness tips that quickly grew into a large online community. Today, she creates recipe videos, nutrition-focused content, lifestyle inspiration, and healthy cooking resources for millions of followers across social platforms. Danielle is also a certified holistic health coach and the author of the bestselling HealthyGirl Kitchen cookbook, featuring accessible plant-based recipes designed for everyday life. Her content blends food education, wellness, self-care, and family lifestyle storytelling, making her a strong partner for brands in food, health, beauty, and consumer wellness categories.

Nashville, TN, USA

Cortney LaCorte, better known as Cheese Gal, is a food and entertaining creator who transformed her passion for charcuterie and hosting into one of social media's most recognizable lifestyle brands. She launched Cheese Gal in 2019 from her Nashville kitchen, inspiring audiences with approachable cheese boards, cocktails, recipes, and effortless entertaining ideas. Since then, she has expanded into content creation, product collaborations, television appearances, and cookbook publishing while building a highly engaged community. Known for her fun, relatable personality and creative presentation, Cortney encourages followers to celebrate everyday moments through food and hospitality. Her content blends practical entertaining tips with humor and personal storytelling, making her a sought-after partner for food, beverage, kitchen, and lifestyle brands.

Chicago, IL, USA

Karen Alpert, better known as Baby Sideburns, is a New York Times bestselling author, humor writer, and parenting creator celebrated for her unapologetically honest and hilarious take on raising children. She built a loyal following by sharing relatable stories that capture the chaos, exhaustion, and joy of modern parenting with wit and authenticity. Through social media, books, and public speaking, Karen encourages parents to embrace imperfection while finding humor in everyday family life. Her comedic voice has resonated with hundreds of thousands of parents seeking genuine, laugh-out-loud content that reflects the realities of motherhood. In addition to parenting humor, she partners with family, home, and consumer brands that naturally align with her audience of busy parents.

Seattle, WA, USA

Rachael DeVaux is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, two-time New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and founder of Rachael's Good Eats. She has built one of the most trusted wellness brands online by making healthy living simple, approachable, and sustainable. Through nutrient-dense recipes, strength training programs, meal plans, and evidence-based nutrition education, Rachael helps individuals and families develop healthier lifestyles without restrictive dieting. Since becoming a mother, her content has expanded to include pregnancy, postpartum wellness, toddler nutrition, and family-friendly recipes while maintaining a strong emphasis on fitness and high-protein meals. Her practical approach and professional credentials have earned her partnerships with leading health and consumer brands while building a loyal community focused on long-term wellness.

California, USA

Brittany Williams is a bestselling cookbook author, healthy recipe developer, and wellness creator behind Instant Loss, one of the leading healthy cooking communities online. After losing more than 125 pounds by eliminating processed foods and embracing her "Just Eat Real Food (JeRF)" philosophy, Brittany turned her personal transformation into a platform that inspires millions to cook healthier meals at home. She creates approachable recipes, meal plans, nutrition tips, and family-friendly cooking content designed to make healthy eating simple and sustainable. Through Instagram, her website, bestselling cookbooks, and media appearances, Brittany empowers busy families to improve their health without restrictive dieting. Her authentic story and practical recipes have made her one of the most trusted voices in healthy home cooking.

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Cassie Yeung is a chef, bestselling cookbook author, and digital creator who has built one of social media's fastest-growing food communities through her energetic cooking videos and approachable recipes. Known for her signature tagline, "Bad B*tch in the Kitch," Cassie combines Asian-inspired cuisine, comfort food, and restaurant-quality techniques into entertaining short-form content across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. She rose to national recognition as a contestant on Season 2 of Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay and has since expanded her brand through cookbook publishing, live appearances, and premium kitchen product collaborations. Her engaging personality, culinary expertise, and high-energy storytelling have made her a favorite among home cooks looking for bold flavors, practical techniques, and fun in the kitchen.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty is a bestselling author, wellness entrepreneur, and digital creator known for making plant-based cooking and holistic living approachable and joyful. She built a global following by sharing easy recipes, mindful routines, Ayurvedic practices, and practical wellness advice designed to nourish both body and mind. Radhi is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook JoyFull, host of the wellness podcast A Really Good Cry, and co-founder of the sparkling tea brand Juni. Her content combines food, emotional well-being, spirituality, and self-care through highly engaging videos and storytelling. With millions of followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, Radhi has become one of the leading voices in modern wellness, inspiring audiences to create healthier and more intentional daily habits.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Catherine McCord is a chef, cookbook author, television personality, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential family food creators in the digital space. She founded Weelicious in 2007 after struggling to find practical, nutritious recipes for her young son, transforming a personal passion project into a trusted family food brand followed by millions of parents. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, Catherine has authored multiple bestselling cookbooks, appeared regularly on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games, and co-founded the family meal delivery company One Potato. Through Weelicious, she shares healthy recipes, meal-prep strategies, lunchbox ideas, smoothies, and family-friendly cooking tips designed to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. Her audience includes parents, caregivers, health-conscious families, and home cooks seeking realistic solutions for feeding children.

Newnan, GA, USA

Raina O’Dell is a homestead, ranch-life, and wellness creator known for her storytelling around intentional living, nature-based retreats, and personal transformation. She shares content centered on ranch and farm life, equestrian experiences, writing, publishing, and women’s retreats that blend creativity with healing and reflection. Raina is also the founder of experiential retreat offerings such as Surf & Saddle and A Week Awake, where she integrates horses, surfing, journaling, and mindset work into immersive personal development experiences. Her content often explores themes of emotional healing, slowing down, creativity, motherhood, and reconnecting with purpose through nature. She has built a deeply engaged audience drawn to authenticity, self-discovery, and experiential wellness beyond traditional fitness or lifestyle content.

Portland, OR, USA

Emily Henderson is one of the most influential home design creators in the United States, known for making interior design approachable, functional, and family-friendly. After winning HGTV's Design Star, she built a multimedia brand spanning television, publishing, product collaborations, and her highly successful design platform, Style by Emily Henderson. A New York Times bestselling author, stylist, and creative director, Emily shares home renovations, decorating advice, DIY projects, product recommendations, and real-life design solutions for families. Her content blends expert design knowledge with relatable storytelling, helping homeowners create beautiful spaces without sacrificing comfort or practicality. Over the past decade, she has become a trusted voice in home décor, renovation, and lifestyle content, attracting millions of followers seeking accessible design inspiration and home improvement ideas.

Nashville, TN, USA

Hannah Crews is a Christian author, speaker, podcast host, and faith-based content creator best known for her viral comedy videos, uplifting family content, and message that “there’s so much joy in Jesus.” A former television news reporter and morning show host, Hannah has built a large digital audience by combining faith, humor, motherhood, and real-life storytelling in a way that resonates across generations. She is the author of Goodness Gracious: 90 Unfiltered Devotions for This Sometimes-Too-Serious Life and A Confidence That Changes Everything, while also hosting the Lighten Up podcast. Her content frequently features her husband and children, creating a family-friendly platform centered on encouragement, faith, laughter, and authentic Christian living.

Dallas, TX, USA

Dr. Tiffany Moon is a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, author, television personality, and one of the most accomplished physician-creators in the United States. She is best known as the first medical doctor and first Asian American cast member on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Dallas, where she broke stereotypes by balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood, entrepreneurship, and public life. A graduate of Cornell University at age 19, Tiffany earned her medical degree at 23 and completed her anesthesiology residency at University of California, San Francisco. She serves as an anesthesiologist, educator, researcher, and oral board examiner while also building multiple successful businesses, including Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and LeadHer Summit. Beyond medicine, Tiffany has become a leading voice for female empowerment, entrepreneurship, Asian-American representation, and work-life integration. Her bestselling memoir, Joy Prescriptions, chronicles her journey from immigrating from China at age six to becoming a nationally recognized physician, entrepreneur, and media personality.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Laura Izumikawa is a Los Angeles-based photographer, author, and family lifestyle creator best known for her viral “Naptime with Joey” photo series featuring her sleeping daughter dressed in elaborate pop-culture costumes. A professional lifestyle and wedding photographer by background, Laura became an internet sensation after sharing imaginative nap-time photos of her daughter Joey, transforming ordinary parenting moments into creative visual storytelling that resonated globally. Her content blends motherhood, photography, humor, family life, and creativity, often showcasing highly detailed costume concepts inspired by movies, television, music, sports, and cultural icons. What began as playful photos for family and friends evolved into a major social media phenomenon, leading to widespread media coverage, brand collaborations, and the publication of her bestselling book Naptime with Joey. Laura’s audience strongly connects with her warm family storytelling, creative parenting approach, and visually distinctive photography style. Over time, her platform expanded beyond baby-costume photography into broader motherhood, family, and lifestyle content featuring her daughters Joey and Casey, home life, humor, and relatable parenting experiences

St. Louis, MO, USA

Taylor Cassidy is a history, culture, and educational creator best known for her viral “Fast Black History” series across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Rising to prominence during 2020, Taylor built a massive Gen Z audience by delivering quick, engaging, and accessible lessons on Black history, overlooked historical figures, cultural education, and social awareness content. What separates Taylor from traditional educational creators is her ability to blend entertainment, storytelling, activism, and pop-culture relevance into highly shareable short-form videos. Beyond social media, she has expanded into television, radio, public speaking, publishing, and mainstream media while becoming one of the most recognizable young educational creators of her generation.