Bernadette Catalana is a distinguished attorney, mentor, and author of Daughter Lessons: Wise and Witty Reflections on Leading, Learning From, and Loving our Daughters. With a career built on precise advocacy and mentorship, Bernadette brings a unique, high-authority lens to the complexities of motherhood and identity transition.

Raised as one of six daughters, Bernadette’s work is deeply informed by the generational dynamics of female relationships. Her proprietary framework focuses on dismantling the "Happiness Project" mentality, helping parents move from operational control to strategic guidance. Based in New York City, Bernadette is an advocate for "Identity Reclamation," utilizing her legal background and life experience to help women navigate the empty nest with grace and humor. She is a dedicated yoga practitioner and a lifelong student of the "Mother-Daughter" connection, focusing on how personal autonomy strengthens family legacy.

Carol Tice is a premier entrepreneur, community-builder, and the founder of the Community Growth Academy on Skool. With a track record of high-level business success, Carol previously founded the Freelance Writers Den, which she grew to over 1,500 paying members and generated $6 million in revenue before successfully selling the company in 2021.

A specialist in "Location-Independent Infrastructure," Carol now leverages her decades of expertise to help coaches, consultants, and experts build thriving digital communities while she travels the country in her 24-foot RV. Carol brings a "Business Logic" approach to the nomadic lifestyle, focusing on minimalism, solar-powered autonomy, and the social dynamics of the open road. Based on her belief that the empty nest is a prime season for radical reinvention, Carol serves as a strategic guide for high-achievers looking to trade their traditional domestic roles for a life of mobility and adventure.

Carolyn Sharp is a premier relationship strategist, couples therapist, and author with over 25 years of experience in human behavior and clinical practice. Holding a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University, Carolyn helps couples engineer vibrant, secure-functioning partnerships that thrive during major life transitions.

As a specialist in attachment theory, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Carolyn moves beyond traditional "marriage counseling" to provide a tactical framework for relationship vitality. She is the author of Fire it Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship, where she introduces her proprietary "Ignition, Kindling, and Oxygen" model—a strategic diagnostic tool for couples navigating the empty nest phase.

Throughout her decades of practice, Carolyn has facilitated high-level workshops, retreats, and private intensives.

Corie Wightlin is a premier Executive Function Strategist and ADHD Coach with a background rooted in Cognitive Science (Occidental College) and Education and Literacy (University of San Diego). Corie bridges the gap between neuroscience and behavioral application, specializing in how neurological differences manifest during major life transitions like the empty nest.

As a certified mindfulness facilitator and ADHD expert, Corie focuses on "Strengths-Based Architecture," helping individuals build internal systems for success when external scaffolding fails. She is a sought-after speaker on topics including goal-setting for neurodivergent brains, and executive function growth. Her work integrates mindfulness-based strategies to foster resilience and self-compassion, empowering high-achievers to embrace their unique brain chemistry. Corie provides the tactical tools necessary for navigating the "unmasking" process of midlife.

Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is a renowned Applied Developmental Psychologist, TEDx speaker, and the Founder of The Mentor Project, a global initiative dedicated to connecting world-class experts with the next generation. An Adjunct Professor at SUNY Old Westbury, Dr. Heiser’s research—supported by grants from the NIA, NIH, and Pfizer—spans the complexities of aging, dementia, and emotional health.

A frequent contributor to Psychology Today, her insights on "Generativity" have been featured in The New York Times and The Seattle Times. Dr. Heiser is a leading authority on the psychological transition into midlife, focusing on how individuals can move from stagnation to purposeful growth. Having served nine years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York, she brings a high-authority, research-backed perspective to the empty nest transition, advocating for the transformative power of mentorship.

Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions and a world-renowned expert in management, leadership development, and executive coaching. With a career spanning 18 years at Intel Corporation, Kevin held high-impact roles in Program Management and Leadership Development before transitioning into academia and global consulting. He is a professor at five universities and the author of The Leader of OZ.

Holding a BS in Commerce and Engineering, an MBA, and a Doctorate of Management, Kevin specializes in the Positive Intelligence (PQ) framework. He helps executives and high-achievers build the mental fitness required to navigate complex transitions and high-stress environments. By combining neuroscience with strategic leadership principles, Kevin empowers his clients to move beyond the "Saboteurs" of the mind and lead from a place of "Sage" wisdom. 

Dr. Lise Janelle is a premier performance strategist, author, and speaker who helps high-level athletes and entrepreneurs optimize their subconscious for peak performance. She is the co-author of the book Unstuck with Jack Canfield, where she shares her proprietary method for clearing the internal blocks that stall success.

With a client roster that includes elite competitors and business leaders, Dr. Lise specializes in the "Subconscious Audit," a process that identifies the underlying beliefs that mean the difference between victory and loss. Her work focuses on the intersection of heart-centered consciousness and strategic achievement. Based in the mindset that "the purpose of life is to create heaven on earth," she guides individuals through major life transitions—such as the empty nest—by helping them reclaim their identity and discover a new, authentic purpose that drives both personal fulfillment and professional impact.

Dr. Marie Murphy is a premier relationship strategist and the host of the podcast Your Secret is Safe with Me. Holding a PhD in the Sociology of Sexuality, Marie provides a uniquely analytical and non-judgmental perspective on infidelity and midlife transitions. She specializes in helping high-achievers navigate "Gray Divorce" and the complexities of long-term partnerships with radical honesty and human-centered support.

Marie’s work is dedicated to moving past "thinly veiled judgment" and toward a deeper understanding of human behavior. She serves as a strategic advisor for those at a crossroads in their relationships, offering a framework that respects the fullness of human complexity and the necessity of personal autonomy in the second act.

Emily Tanner is a former healthcare executive, MBA, and the founder of Brave Widow, an online coaching ecosystem for those navigating profound transition. Following the unexpected death of her husband in 2021, Emily leveraged her background in Leadership and Ethics from John Brown University to codify a strategic approach to grief recovery.

As a certified coach through the Grief Recovery Institute and Maxwell Leadership, Emily specializes in the "Identity Reconstruction" phase of life. She helps high-achievers move from the paralysis of devastation to the active creation of a life they love. Based in the mindset of "Crisis Leadership," Emily serves as a guide for those ready to navigate the complexities of midlife loss and identity divestiture with courage and precision.

Heidi B. Friedman is a high-level attorney, Biglaw Partner, and author specializing in Environmental Law and ESG-based counseling. With a career defined by rigorous analysis and strategic guidance, Heidi brings a unique "Executive Lens" to the complexities of midlife dating and relationship architecture.

Following her own divorce, Heidi embarked on a ten-year research journey—dating 104 times—to understand the mechanics of authentic connection in the second act. Her debut book, Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love, serves as a strategic manual for high-achievers navigating the modern dating landscape. Based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Heidi is a prominent speaker and advocate for female leadership and self-sovereignty. She manages a blended family of four adult children and maintains a robust professional practice while mentoring women on how to align their personal lives with their high-level professional standards.

Jeanine Mouchawar is a parenting coach who helps moms and dads be their teenager’s go-to person. Her Parenting Mastery program teaches new strategies to stop battles and create a calm, peaceful home so their children can thrive. Her approach allows parents to stop feeling at a loss and start knowing what to do to feel close again. Parents reduce their frustration and worries and help their children be the best version of themselves.
 
Jeanine earned her B.A. from Stanford University and is a certified professional life coach. She is married and has three adult children.

Jennie Phillips is a certified fitness professional, educator, and author dedicated to helping high-achievers achieve vitality through intentional living. With a background in teaching and curriculum development, Jennie brings a structured, pedagogical approach to the wellness journey. She is the author of Yellow Light Moments: Maximize Your Health and Vitality Through the Power of Pausing, a strategic guide for navigating life’s major transitions with physical and mental clarity.

As the owner of Vitality Fitness Studio in Illinois and creator of the RISE. MOVE. CONQUER. event series, Jennie blends neuroscience-backed habit formation with practical fitness strategies. Her work focuses on helping individuals bridge the gap between where they are and the vibrant life they desire by mastering the "power of the pause." A passionate advocate for midlife wellness, Jennie empowers her clients to embrace identity shifts and build sustainable rhythms.

Jessica Medina is a lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor on a mission to help attorneys create the financial freedom they need to do big things. She graduated from Columbia Law School in 2004 as a single mom of twins with over $200,000 in student loans and went straight to work at a Biglaw firm. After eight years she switched roles and became Senior Counsel at the Division of Enforcement at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. She left the government to work in an area of the financial industry outside of the securities world and now teaches other lawyers how to use their money to finance their dream lives.

Jodi Silverman helps women embarking on the empty nest and midlife transition rediscover who they are, outside of a mom, daughter, and partner. As a mentor and coach, Jodi provides community, tools, and strategies to increase resilience, find happiness, and discover purpose and FUN!

Jodi is your go-to gal for... navigating life's transitions, fostering meaningful connections and bringing the fun back into your life.

John Diggs, famously known as the "Mappaneering Mentor," is a premier visualization strategist, author, and coach dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential through the science of mind mapping. With a background that spans professional athletics, business, and motivational speaking, John brings a high-performance lens to the art of strategic self-discovery.

Following a total life reset during the 2008 financial crisis, John mastered the use of visual thinking tools to rebuild his life with precision and purpose. His proprietary Mappaneering approach combines goal-setting with psychological visualization, enabling students, executives, and athletes to eliminate mental clutter and focus on high-impact outcomes. As a mentor, John specializes in guiding people through major life transitions by helping them create a literal roadmap for their "Second Act." 

John Mylant is a premier performance coach and identity strategist specializing in high-achieving men who lead businesses, families, and communities. Based in Colorado Springs, John’s work focuses on the intersection of mindset, internal leadership, and the removal of subconscious barriers to success.

After overcoming his own internal battle with fear, doubt, and a scarcity mindset, John dedicated his life to helping other men break free from self-sabotage without sacrificing their family, faith, or financial stability. His proprietary framework centers on neutralizing the "Inner Critic" and shifting from a survival-based existence to a growth-oriented legacy. John is a sought-after mentor for men navigating the empty nest and midlife transitions, helping them align their external success with internal fulfillment. He provides the strategic roadmap for men to lead themselves with the same authority they use to lead their organizations.

Julie Traina is a certified life coach, mother of five, and former teacher with a master’s degree in education. Long fascinated with personal development and the power of perspective, Traina found her life forever altered when her 44-year-old husband suffered a debilitating stroke in 2014. Reimagining a new future and rebuilding a life for herself and her family required her to lean into her belief in the power we possess to embrace, rather than fear change, and find joy, even in difficult circumstances.

As a life coach, Traina relies on her natural ability to connect with clients, and her background as a teacher to share techniques and lessons that transform lives. In her professionally produced workshops, Traina reaches broader audiences with engaging case studies and easy-to-grasp tools.

Traina's passion lies in guiding women through midlife and helping them thrive in the second half of life with excitement, purpose, and yes...joy.

Julie Voris is a Mindset + Habits coach for women who are done getting lost in the minutiae, tired of playing small, and “so over” asking for permission. She helps them to tap into the power of habits to create more impact & income while serving as inspiring role models for their family. 

When Julie isn’t dishing truth, hope & energy to her audience, you can find her soaking in the magic at Walt Disney World in Florida, where she and her husband recently moved, making a lifelong dream come true, as well as traveling to see their three amazing daughters, and buying too many books in a local bookstore. 

Krista Daley is a premier Wellness Strategist and "Wellness Warrior" specializing in the midlife transition. Following a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis in 2010, Krista dedicated her career to studying the intersection of resilience, strength, and hormonal health. She helps high-achieving women clear the confusion surrounding metabolism and stress management, empowering them to reclaim their physical sovereignty after years of prioritizing others.

Krista’s proprietary frameworks focus on muscle as a longevity asset, helping women in perimenopause and menopause build the "Biological Infrastructure" necessary for a vibrant second act. When she isn’t coaching, Krista is an advocate for slow-paced cultural travel and the restorative power of nature.

Lisa Boate is a leading menopause coach, workplace consultant, and founder of Liberated Menopause. Following a 20-year career as an educator and peer mentor, Lisa experienced severe burnout and perimenopausal symptoms at the exact moment her household entered the empty nest phase. This convergence of transitions drove her to step away from education and complete a rigorous, research-backed certification in menopause coaching.

Today, through Liberated Menopause and her podcast, Transforming 45, Lisa is on a mission to dismantle the stigmas and misinformation surrounding women's health. She bridges the gap between clinical data and everyday life, working with individuals to build medical advocacy skills while helping organizations design empathetic, menopause-friendly cultures that protect and retain female executives at the peak of their career potential.

Michele has a passion for connecting with people as we navigate the adventures of aging and caregiving!

As an experienced family caregiver, with many years in the Senior Living industry, she understands the challenges we are facing as we care for those we love. Michele sets people up for success so they thrive in the caregiver role, not just survive.

Michele has earned her M.B.A., Masters Certification in Gerontology and is a Gerontology Ph.D. student at UNO. She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Conscious Aging facilitator. Michele is an Adjunct Professor at Creighton University, teaching Long Term Care Administration.

Nathaniel A. Turner, known as the Humanity Propulsion Engineer, is a TED speaker, author, and strategist who views the development of a human being as the most critical engineering project a parent will ever lead. 

Moving beyond traditional parenting advice, Nate utilizes The Life Template Method, a backward-design framework that treats human potential as a complex system. By applying these principles within his own family, Nate and his wife successfully navigated their son’s journey from a professional soccer academy in Brazil to earning both a PhD in Engineering and an MBA from elite global institutions. 

Today, through the League of Extraordinary Parents, Nate advises families on cultivating the three pillars of a world-class life: Intellectual Ambition, Global Competency, and Humanitarian Drive.

Nicoa Dunne is a seasoned guide with 20+ years as a Human Resources Executive with General Electric, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Allscripts. She has excelled as a certified coach through the Newfield Network and the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching all while proudly co-parenting three kids! Over the years, she has consulted with 100s of business leaders and top executives from Fortune 100 companies across the globe, shaping more effective, satisfied leaders through the seven levels of energy, revealing a new awareness of self.

Neena Perez is a transformational coach, chef, author, and motivational speaker dedicated to empowering high-achievers to turn their life’s wisdom into wealth. As the host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast, Neena has led over 500 conversations on mindset, faith, and the unfiltered truth of personal growth.

Having overcome significant adversity—including domestic violence and poverty—Neena codified her resilience in her autobiography, Hit Me With Your Best Shot. She is the creator of the Wisdom to Wealth program, a 3-step strategic process focusing on Inner Healing, Transcending Unwanted Behaviors, and Co-Creation. With over 20 years of leadership experience in professional kitchens and culinary education, Neena brings a "Straight Talk" authority to the art of reinvention. She specializes in helping women shed the burdens of their past to confidently step into entrepreneurship and personal sovereignty.

Robert J. Finlay is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, seasoned entrepreneur, and commercial real estate investor. Having founded and sold four successful companies, Rob is a specialist in strategic growth and the integration of technology in leadership. His latest book, Hey Dad, serves as a comprehensive mentorship guide for young adults navigating the transition to independence.

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Rob is a renowned speaker dedicated to education and environmental stewardship through sustainable agricultural practices. As a father of four, he brings a unique blend of business acumen and parental foresight to the conversation of raising the next generation of leaders.

Shari Joseph is a global brand marketing executive and the CEO of Smart Digital, LLC, a premier communications consultancy. Previously, Shari served as Vice President of Global Digital Partnerships at American Express, where she architected the company’s foundational digital and social media strategies. She is a single mother of two based in the New York City area. Together, leveraging their corporate strategy backgrounds, they guide thousands of members through financial, legal, and emotional identity reclamation.

Susan Athari is an attorney, content creator, and the visionary founder of The Modern Empty Nester. After years of drafting legal briefs, Susan pivoted her analytical expertise toward researching the pinnacle of midlife travel, cultural experiences, and bucket-list adventures. She serves as a strategic guide for "free birds," helping them navigate the transition from primary caregiver to global explorer.

Susan’s work is dedicated to helping empty nesters "spread their wings" by providing practical, high-value advice on travel and self-discovery. Her legal background brings a unique level of precision to her research, saving her audience time and ensuring a high return on their lifestyle investments. Susan is a leading voice in the movement to redefine midlife as a period of unprecedented freedom and opportunity.

Tamara Frankfurt Odinec is co-founder of My Next Chapter, an innovative, expert-led content and community platform built to support individuals navigating every phase of marital transition. Tamara brings over 25 years of technology and marketing leadership to the enterprise, having scaled entrepreneurial initiatives for major brands like Real Simple Magazine and American Express, alongside serving as Chief Marketing Officer of Flywheel Sports and founding the app development studio Monty Media. She lives in New York City and is a mom of three. 

Timothy Ward is a renowned fitness mentor, speaker, and the bestselling author of The Goat Within. At 61, Timothy embodies the deep-level exercise science and systemic lifestyle changes he teaches to clients globally. After using sports and athletics as a safe haven to overcome a chaotic and abusive childhood, he dedicated his life to studying under elite exercise physiologists and kinesiology experts who write protocols for Olympic athletes.

Timothy is the creator of the Longevity Matrix and the trademarked MIT (Modified Interval Training with Resistance) system, which simplifies complex neuromuscular and metabolic science into highly effective, 40 minutes-a-week protocols for midlife adults. He specializes in helping empty nesters reverse physical decline, build bone density, and unlock their personal greatness through rigorous, honest self-audits and actionable wellness strategies.

Tracy Hoth is a 17-year veteran professional organizer, certified life coach, and the founder of Simply Squared Away. She is on a mission to empower women to create streamlined, highly organized lives. Tracy is the host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast and the creator of the Organized Life Academy, a platform dedicated to helping empty nesters simplify, declutter, and confidently step into the role of organized "life CEOs." Combining nearly two decades of hands-on organizing experience with deep life coaching principles, Tracy specializes in helping people master the mindset shifts necessary to clear physical spaces and make room for what matters most.

Valorie Burton is a world-renowned life strategist, bestselling author, and the founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. A pioneer in the field of resilience and happiness, Valorie has spent over 15 years researching the psychological frameworks that allow individuals to thrive under pressure. She is the author of thirteen books, including Successful Women Think Differently, Brave Enough to Succeed, and her latest work, Rules of Resilience.

An international speaker and frequent media contributor, Valorie’s work focuses on helping high-achievers bridge "Growth Gaps" and find purpose amidst life’s most daunting challenges. She dedicated her career to empowering people to choose meaning over urgency. Based on the belief that resilience is a cultivated skill, Valorie provides the tactical coaching and scientific insights necessary for building a fulfilled, authentic life.