Award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, panelist, workshop presenter and voice actor Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and the finches Inky, Pinky, Blinky & Clyde.

He is the prolific author of the bestselling Dissonance 6-book alien invasion saga (one of which has been adapted for the screen and is actively being pitched to streaming networks!) and over 45 other works in multiple genres. 

In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more.  The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.

Amy Oraefo is an entertainment lawyer, founder, and influential speaker.  As the Principal Attorney and Founder of Amy Oraefo, P.C., a boutique law firm, Amy serves as legal counsel for high performing musicians, music producers, podcasters, media and tech companies, content creators, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators such as Earn Your Leisure, Invest Fest, Kel-P Vibes, Kevin Ross, and Renee Montgomery.  She has negotiated and closed over $80 million dollars in client deals in connection with brands such as iHeart Media, Kobalt Music, and Universal Music Group. 

Amy has launched Creative Passport, www.creativepassport.co, a platform to empower emerging musicians, music producers, podcasters, and content creators globally and she is also a global consultant, lawyer, and advisor for artists within the United States, Nigeria, and in various countries throughout the continent of Africa.

Chastity is a singer and storyteller documenting what it really looks like to become an artist in real time. A Bay Area native who moved to Atlanta on faith, she has built her career from the ground up—touring as a background vocalist for Musiq Soulchild while rediscovering her own sound as a solo artist. Her content lives at the intersection of music, faith, and honesty, creating space for other creatives to grow, heal, and find their voice again.

Danny Johnson is a nationally touring clean comedian with 20+ years of experience whose style has been compared to Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin James, and Jackie Gleason. He's a Dry Bar Comedy Special veteran (Apple TV, Amazon, Peacock), a NateLand Live alumnus at the legendary Zanies Comedy Club, has appeared in numerous TV commercials, and tours the country regularly. His YouTube special surpassed 200K views in its first few months — and is still climbing.

Danny is also the author of two books. "You Stink and They Know It" is a no-fluff, humorous guide to nailing your next job interview. His latest, "GLP-1 & Muscle Growth: The Flying Squirrel Syndrome," is the real story of losing 45 pounds while maintaining & building muscle — told with the sharp observational humor only Danny can deliver.

He's also openly candid about living with social anxiety and depression — as if you couldn't already tell from his comedy

Jackie Bledsoe is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who's helped over 140,000 couples with The 7 Rings of Marriage™. Jackie and his wife, Stephana, founded Happily Married Couples, where they help couples connect, communicate and celebrate marriage.

You may have seen Jackie on ABC News, The 700 Club, Moody Radio, or through partnerships with YouVersion's Bible app, FamilyLife, and LifeWay.

Jackie is also the CEO of Bledsoe Media Group, an online education and media company that builds brands and partnerships to deliver solutions through online communities, training programs, and events.

Lara Silverman is a bestselling Christian author, lawyer, jazz singer, and comedic actress. She holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in both Economics and Political Science from UC Berkeley, where she was one of six finalists for the University Medal, Berkeley’s highest academic distinction. Before falling seriously ill in 2018, Lara worked for two federal judges and practiced high stakes litigation for three years at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she specialized in intellectual property, antitrust, and contract cases of all kinds. 

Lara’s writing has been featured in various respected Christian blogs, where her reflections on faith, suffering, and grace have encouraged readers across diverse audiences. Even as she remains mostly bedridden today, she anchors her unwavering hope in God. She just published Singing Through Fire in August 2025, which is now an Amazon No. 1 Bestseller.

Vannesia Darby is an award-winning marketing leader with nearly 15 years of experience across entertainment, digital strategy, and professional development. She has led successful marketing campaigns for industry leaders including Universal Music Group, the YMCA, and Shondaland.

With a background as a classically trained pianist, Darby began her career in the Gospel music industry working in radio and marketing, an early foundation that continues to shape her creative, people-centered approach to brand building and leadership. In 2016, she founded MOXIE Nashville, where she serves as Principal Consultant, advising founders, creators, and corporate teams on marketing and business strategy. 

Darby currently serves as the Digital Marketing Director at Shondaland and  earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.