Dr. Ortiz is an associate professor of psychology at Long Island University Post and the developer of Independence Focus Therapy (IFT), a groundbreaking approach to treating and preventing anxiety in kids. With anxiety rates skyrocketing among children and teens, Dr. Ortiz’s method provides a much-needed solution that combines doing less as parents with fostering our kids' independence.

Born in Colombia and raised in the U.S., his personal story of resilience mirrors the independence he now champions. After growing up as an undocumented immigrant, navigating the challenges of his status as a teenager, and eventually earning his citizenship, Dr. Ortiz understands firsthand the importance of facing life’s “four D’s”—distress, disappointment, discomfort, and danger.

His innovative approach, Independence Focus Therapy, aims to help kids navigate these challenges, and his insights into parenting in the modern world are both refreshing and empowering.

Hanna Bier is a transformative money coach whose passion lies in helping people reshape their financial mindsets. With a warm and down-to-earth approach, Hanna believes in making money talk feel empowering and attainable, and she’s worked with countless clients to help them uncover a healthier, more supportive relationship with their finances. Her work centers on recognizing personal values and financial goals, and she’s here to remind us that money isn’t something to shy away from—it’s something to embrace and use as a powerful ally in creating the life we want.

Kennisha Griffin is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who runs Create and Blossom, a company dedicated to helping writers get their books published. With over 17 years of experience in the publishing industry, she is passionate about creative writing and has built a successful career doing what she loves—all while raising seven kids. Yep, you heard that right—seven kids! Ranging in age from two to sixteen, Kennisha’s family life is full and busy, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She brings her children along for the ride, incorporating them into her entrepreneurial journey, showing that it’s possible to be both a present mom and a thriving business owner.

Melissa is the author of Fertile Imagination and the host of Mom Founder Imagination Hub, a podcast that inspires listeners to embrace their own big, bold ideas.

Her impressive resume includes a psychology degree from NYU, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and articles in Forbes Women that have reached millions of readers. Melissa has shared the mic with heavy hitters like Gary Vee, Beth Comstock, and David Meltzer, and has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and CNN Money.

Michele Reyes is a mom of seven and a certified life coach with advanced training in Nervous System Resilience. She’s the creator of Made for More—a 12-week coaching program that helps women of faith move from autopilot to intentional living through her signature framework, The Intentionality Method™.
Michele guides women who feel called to put good into the world—both inside and outside their homes—to do it with calm, confidence, and purpose. 
When she’s not coaching, Michele loves early morning walks as the sun rises and spontaneous dance parties in the living room with her kids. She’s currently completing her Master Coach Certification and continues to help women of faith live with greater intention and grace.