Berenis Vargas Luna is the Chef & Owner of El Hongo Mágico.

El Hongo Mágico Taqueria is a family-owned vegan taqueria in Chicago serving up traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist. It celebrates the founders' roots while embracing the incredible potential of plant-based cuisine, especially the magic of culinary mushrooms.

Delia Ruiz is a first generation Latina author from San Antonio, Texas. Her published works include the ¡123 BAILA! board book series, WAYS PAPI SAYS I LOVE YOU, MOON CHEF, and the International Latino Book award-winning story ROQUI’S PANDERO BEAT. She is also the creator behind Aventuras En ESL, the social media platform used to showcase diverse books, especially Latine/x book picks. 

Dr. Bianca Flores holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. She has been reading cards for over eight years and draws on both her academic training and lived experience to bridge neuroscience with ancestral practices, offering people a rational, grounded framework to explore intuition, ritual, and self-regulation through the nervous system. 

Dr. Janice Castro is a bilingual and bicultural psychologist with deep expertise in ADHD, truama-informed practices and Latine/x mental health. Although she does not have ADHD herself, she deeply relates to the experience of feeling like an outsider in systems not built for diversity. Her work is rooted in multiculturalism and serving as an agent of social change.

Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual and bicultural psychologist, international speaker, writer, and founder of Calathea Wellness, a virtual platform dedicated to supporting first-generation professionals. Raised in Southern California by Salvadoran and Mexican immigrant parents, she brings both expertise and lived experience to her work on identity, belonging, and intergenerational healing. Through her work, she helps individuals and organizations break through barriers like impostor phenomenon, build resilience, and honor cultural roots. Whether in therapy, on the page, or at the podium, Dr. Lisette is a trusted guide helping individuals transform cultural complexity into clarity, pride, and purpose.

Hady Mendez is the bestselling author of Calladita No More, a speaker, and leadership coach. She currently serves as the Director of Programs for Lean In Latinas. She is also the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that is transforming the professional experiences of underestimated professionals by providing them with the skills to rise and thrive in the corporate world or in whatever path they choose.

With a diverse career spanning over twenty-five years, Hady has served as head of equality for a major tech firm, held multiple customer-facing roles in high tech and financial services, served as a leader and advisor across various ERGs, dedicated two years to working with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women internationally, and served as Community School Director at an elementary school in the South Bronx.

Luzy King is a trailblazing Latina in personal finance, dedicated to helping Latinas & BIPOC  to take control of their financial futures. As the founder of Say Hola Wealth, Luzy has built a thriving community where Latina professionals & entrepreneurs learn how to achieve financial independence, balance their careers with their personal lives, and break free from the limiting beliefs around money.

From overcoming household debt of $220,000 in student loans to becoming an angel investor in Latina-owned businesses, Luzy’s journey reflects resilience, determination, and a passion for helping others rise. As a seasoned keynote speaker, she shares her expertise on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building strategies that speak directly to the unique challenges faced by women of color.

Olga Justiniano, MSOL, is a neuroscience-driven leadership coach who translates brain science into actionable insights for daily performance. She helps founders and teams apply core principles, such as neuroplasticity, attention control, and habit formation, to improve focus, reduce cognitive load, and make better decisions. Olga translates research into simple routines and operating systems that people can apply in real life. Olga creates bilingual content and offers culturally aware coaching for Latino entrepreneurs and fast-moving teams. Her work blends practical tools with clear systems, enabling leaders to build consistency, communicate effectively, and sustain high performance without burnout.

Sara Diaz is a certified financial social worker helping first gens heal their relationship with money. She's the founder of the First Gen Madrina, through which she elevates stories of first gens, creates community for social workers, and helps people understand the intersection of mental health and money. 

After navigating the challenges of being a first-generation college student without a roadmap, she realized the significance of having guidance and support. Thus, The First Gen Madrina was born- a haven for first gens like her. She hopes to build a bridge of opportunities, creating a community where every first-gen individual can thrive and feel supported.

Shannon Bowen, Founder + CEO of Monsoon Leadership is a career advancement coach, job search expert, salary whisperer, nonprofit leader, executive coach, and a lifelong straight-talker. She's dedicated to helping professionals land their dream job and dream salary!