Sarah Baker is a certified plant-based nutrition and health coach, herbalist, founder of BalancedBabe.com and the BeHealthful Retreat Series. In between working with clients and formulating botanical beauty blends, She spends most of her time as a media and TV personality advocating an approachable and fun holistic lifestyle. You can find Sarah on local morning shows in Chicago. She can also be found in publications such as Glossed & Found, PureWow Chicago, RedEye Chicago, Refinery29, MindBodyGreen.com, Chicago Sun-Times Splash,Revia Magazine, and a plethora of lifestyle blogs.
Jackie Minchillo is a freelance writer and public relations consultant. A native of Michigan, USA, Jackie now lives in Playa Langosta, Costa Rica with her Husband and their “famous” surfing dog, Harvey. On a quest for true freedom, a life that doesn’t require vacation, but embraces it and a level of simplicity that allows life’s truest joys to shine - she left behind a career to see the world long before retirement. She has bachelor degrees in public relations and broadcast journalism from Central Michigan University. Jackie’s now focused on her adventures navigating life in a foreign country, In hopes that her adventures will inspire others in some way, she’s writing all about it at www.daywelllived.com. Pura Vida! Follow on Instagram and Linkedin
Susan Wise is a major market radio Morning Host at Easy 93.1 Miami. She has 34 years in the radio industry and is a published author, copywriter, voice-over talent, and actress. Susan is a Motivational Entertainer and CEO at Wise SOTSS LLC (www.wisesotss.com) and was a nominee for the Marconi Award, South Florida Businesswoman Award, Miami AIR 'Best Morning Talent', and Association of Women in Communications 'Woman of the Year'. Her charitable contributions include the Center for Girls and the Humane Society of Greater Miami. Susan resides in South Florida with her husband, Howard, and their pack of Basenji's.
Monica Opincar lives her peaceful creative life in a tiny cabin up a dirt road amidst the Piney Woods with her husband, three dogs, and cat. While her children have grown and moved out on their own, they continue adventuring outdoors together whenever possible. Monica’s current pursuits include art, building their family homestead, and maintaining their wildlife preserve. Monica graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and spent many years in the suburbs as an elementary school and art teacher. Eating a Paleo diet, practicing zen meditation daily, and learning yoga have been positive life changers for Monica. She loves hiking, backpacking, and camping and hopes to inspire people to experience nature outdoors also.