Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota

NICK BRANCATO is a seasoned personal development coach and educator with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples connect, communicate, and thrive. With a master's degree in education and a background as a Microsoft systems engineer, Nick blends practical tools with data-driven frameworks to guide clients through life's challenges, including career shifts, financial pressures, and personal growth. Nick's holistic process incorporates meditation, guided visualization, and hypnotherapy, emphasizing both emotional insight and actionable steps. By fostering deeper connections and mental clarity, Nick empowers couples to transform tension into trust and misalignment into mutual success, creating lasting, meaningful change in their relationships. Website: https://nickbrancato.com/ [https://nickbrancato.com/] Instagram: @personaldevcoach [https://www.instagram.com/personaldevcoach/] (https://www.instagram.com/personaldevcoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/personaldevcoach/]) His new book: "Prioritize Us: Unlock Lasting Love with One Simple, Proven Test [https://a.co/d/82Ul7KS]" (https://a.co/d/82Ul7KS)

JONATHAN KEMP is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and creator of SmartWisdom, a scientifically validated note-taking technique. Born into privilege as the future 3rd Viscount Rochdale, he built careers in law enforcement and entrepreneurship and undertook postgraduate study, unaware that bipolar disorder, depression, and dyslexia were shaping his life. His mental illnesses were diagnosed aged 39, when he finally sought professional help. Jonathan won the British Dyslexia Association's 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award in 2011. Website: https://www.viscountrochdale.com/  [https://www.viscountrochdale.com/%C2%A0] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathankemplondon [https://www.facebook.com/jonathankemplondon]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jonathankemplondon [https://www.instagram.com/Jonathankemplondon]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankemplondon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankemplondon] Forthcoming book: "FINDING PEACE OF MIND: An Inspirational Journey Through Bipolar, Depression, Addiction and Dyslexia [https://www.viscountrochdale.com/finding-peace-of-mind]"

Chelene Knight is the author of five books including Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal For Launching a Book With Love [https://a.co/d/cr2FnFA] (Anansi 2025), and Let It Go: Free Yourself From Old Beliefs and Find a New Path To Joy [https://a.co/d/d2tCL4T] (HarperCollins Canada 2024). She is founder of her own holistic creative studio, Breathing Space Creative [https://www.breathingspacecreative.com/] through which she's launched the BSC Bespoke Writing Mentorships which are thoughtfully designed to help writers elevate their craft, deepen their connection to who they are, while learning how to build a writerly ecosystem that over time, gives back to them emotionally and financially. www.breathingspacecreative.com [www.breathingspacecreative.com] Instagram: @breathingspacecreativestudio [https://www.instagram.com/breathingspacecreativestudio/]  https://www.instagram.com/breathingspacecreativestudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/breathingspacecreativestudio/] Chelene's bespoke writing mentorships: "My 1:1 mentorship program is fully customized to each writer, diving deep into the craft of writing. We start by establishing your 'why,' your project's action, and your non-negotiables—giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward. While craft is a key focus, this mentorship goes beyond technique. It's about fostering a resilient, growth-oriented mindset so you can make aligned, intentional decisions about your creative life, while learning how to build a writerly ecosystem that over time, gives back to you emotionally and financially."  https://breathingspacecreativeliterarystudio.hbportal.co/public/6574b2217ad8ec0023b33ca1/1-What_is_Mentorship [https://breathingspacecreativeliterarystudio.hbportal.co/public/6574b2217ad8ec0023b33ca1/1-What_is_Mentorship]

Dr. Ashley Potvin was drawn to the Crown Institute [https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute] by the mission, approach to research, and the dedicated and amazing faculty and staff. She was eager to work in a community that strives to live out its commitments to collaboration, inclusiveness, and equity. She was also excited to collaborate with educators to think deeply about compassion and wellness in schools. Ashley has a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from CU Boulder with a focus on research on teaching and teacher education. She also has an MEd in Secondary Education from Providence College. Prior to starting her PhD, Ashley was a middle and high school social studies teacher. She has experience supporting teachers in various roles as a curriculum leader, a coach, and a university instructor. Social Media Handles:  Ashley's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aspotvin [linkedin.com/in/aspotvin] Renee Crown Social Media Website: https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute [https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute]   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowninstitutecu/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowninstitutecu/]  Instagram: www.instagram.com/crowninstitutecu [www.instagram.com/crowninstitutecu]  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrownInstituteCU [www.facebook.com/CrownInstituteCU] Co-author of the new book "Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities: Leading Together to Address Everyday Suffering in Schools [https://a.co/d/5OGc4o9]", available now from Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and wherever books are sold. (https://a.co/d/5OGc4o9 [https://a.co/d/5OGc4o9])

David W. Brown's career reflects resilience and service. He began in 1980 at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, earning the Navy League award and later graduating as honor student from Radarman School. He completed BUD/S training with class 115 and earned Army Airborne wings before serving in UDT-21 and SEAL Team 4 across multiple continents. After 1985, he taught Naval Aviation Water Survival and earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Troy State University. In 1987, David joined NCIS as a Special Agent, later holding leadership roles with the EPA's Criminal Investigation Division and the Department of Interior's OIG. Retiring as a Senior Executive after 35 years, he now lives in Sanford, Florida, and advocates for public safety. His education includes programs at the Center for Creative Leadership, the Federal Executive Institute, and Harvard's Kennedy School. New book titled, "And Goliath: The Littlest Navy SEAL's Inspirational Story About Living Your Biggest Life. [https://a.co/d/gnHrqsb]" Website: www.udtdave.com [www.udtdave.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLittlestSEAL [https://www.facebook.com/TheLittlestSEAL] YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@udtdave [www.youtube.com/@udtdave]  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udtdave/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/udtdave/] #udtdave