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Nadine Artemis is the beauty philosopher and aromacologist who authored Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums.

Nadine opened North America’s first full concept aromatherapy store, Osmosis, in 1994. Since that day, Nadine has received glowing reviews for her formulations in the Hollywood Reporter, Flare, the New York Times, Vogue, and The National Post. Nadine also addresses gatherings at conferences and appears on television, on radio shows, and on podcasts.

Valerie Ann Worwood, Ph.D. practiced as a consultant clinical aromatherapist and was an author with a doctorate in complementary medicine. She was Chairperson and Chair of Research for the International Federation of Aromatherapists. In addition to her involvement in essential oil research, she acted as a consultant and expert on the clinical use of essential oils internationally. Valerie is the innovator of Aroma-Genera® and the Mother Essences®, the aroma-psychology system for personality and emotional well-being, which she has taught in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and China. Valerie Ann Worwood’s first book was published in 1987, and since then she has authored many titles that have been translated into fifteen languages.

Robert Tisserand is an international speaker, educator and consultant on the science and benefits of essential oils and their safe and effective application.

Robert has over 40 years of experience in essential oil blending and aromatherapy product development including creating “functional fragrances” for products that combine perfumery principles with the therapeutic, hygienic, and dermatological properties of essential oils. He is familiar with the principles of oriental medicine, and Western herbal and naturopathic traditions, with their emphasis on cleansing, protecting, strengthening immune function and aiding natural healing processes.

When not consulting or traveling for events, you might find Robert among his collection of essential oils, absolutes and CO2 extracts, and his large library of reference materials, tracking new research in peer reviewed journals, and pursuing his lifelong goal of creating science-based awareness of the transformative, healing power of essential oils.

Julia Lawless has been interested in aromatic oils since she was a child, when her mother, who was a
biochemist, became involved in research in essential oils. In 1983 she took over the responsibility for
the formulation of natural products using the oils for Aqua Oleum, the family business. She has
studied the Western and Tibetan herbal medicine, and is a qualified aromatherapist and member of the
International Federation of Aromatherapists.

Julia Lawless has been interested in aromatic oils since she was a child, when her mother, who was a
biochemist, became involved in research in essential oils. In 1983 she took over the responsibility for
the formulation of natural products using the oils for Aqua Oleum, the family business. She has
studied the Western and Tibetan herbal medicine, and is a qualified aromatherapist and member of the
International Federation of Aromatherapists.

Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research. She also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, Dr. Nicole LePera’s teachings empower the individual to break free from trauma cycles and create who they want to become.

Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader.

For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers.

Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit that has delivered more than 13 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. They have since expanded their service to any person battling critical illness. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990’s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. In addition, she advocates for a cabinet level Department of Children and Youth to adequately address the chronic trauma of millions of American children. In 2020, Marianne began The Marianne Williamson Podcast. Subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children’s book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms.

Estés is a certified senior Jungian analyst. She earned her doctorate, from the Union Institute & University [1981], in ethno-clinical psychology on the study of social and psychological patterns in cultural and tribal groups. She is the author of many books on the journey of the soul. Beginning in 1992 and onward, her work has been published in 37 languages. Her book Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of The Wild Woman Archetype was on the New York Times' best seller list for 145 weeks, as well as other best seller lists, including USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal.

Estés began her work in the 1960s at the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Illinois. There she worked with World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam War soldiers who were living with quadraplegia, incapacitated by loss of arms and legs. She has worked at other facilities caring for severely injured children as well as shell-shocked war veterans and their families. Her teaching of writing, storytelling and traditional medicine practices continued in prisons, beginning in the early 1970s at the Men's Penitentiary in Colorado; the Federal Women's Prison at Dublin, California, the Montview Facility for Youth in Colorado, and other institutions.

Estés served as a board member of the Maya Angelou Minority Health Foundation (now called Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Estés served as appointee by Colorado governors Romer and Owens to the Colorado State Grievance Board of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (D.O.R.A.) from 1993 to 2006. She was elected as chair and for thirteen years worked with the state of Colorado Attorney General's lawyers, as well as a board of legal experts and helping professionals, to focus on public safety regarding mental health practitioners. She has been an advisory board member for the National Writers Union, New York; and an advisory board member of the National Coalition Against Censorship, New York. She is an advisor to El Museo de las Americas, Denver, Colorado, and a contributing editor and storyteller-in-residence for The Bloomsbury Review.

Valerie Ann Worwood, Ph.D., was a clinical aromatherapist with a doctorate in complementary medicine, and the author of numerous books. She was Chairperson and Chair of Research for the International Federation of Aromatherapists. First published in 1987, Valerie Ann Worwood went on to author many publications that have been translated into fifteen languages.