Dr. Guerda Nicolas, is professor of psychology at the University of Miami and is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with women, children, and families. She is the developer of Soul Sistah: Black Women Wellness, a program focusing on the well-being of Black women in the areas of emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being. As a multicultural (Haitian American) and multilingual psychologist (Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole), her research focus on the integration of race and culture and well-being for ethnically diverse and immigrant communities. She is the author over of five books and published numerous articles and book chapters, and delivered numerous invited presentations at the national and international conferences. She is the recipient of the 2018 Humanitarian Award of the American Psychological Association and has made appearance in CNN, BBC, NPR,

Rachelle Sylvain-Spence, LMSW-CPC is a dynamic change agent and multidisciplinary life Strategist. Her pursuits share a common thread in her desire to uplift and inspire all to the potential of a great life. Rachelle is the founder of R-Motivation, a life strategy and consulting company. Rachelle strongly believes that the journey towards a balanced life and extraordinary results starts with self discovery. She has also created “The Backyard” a web talk show and written “mienegri”, a guide designed to provide a stepwise path to self growth.