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Brooke McAlary is a slow-travelling, gutsy shiraz-appreciating writer who, after being diagnosed with severe post-natal depression in 2011, embarked on a one-woman mission to cut out the excess in her life and reconnect with what was really important. She is now immersed in the Slow Living philosophy, and makes it her mission to help others define and achieve their slow living goals. She writes the blog Slow Your Home, and hosts and produces the podcast, The Slow Home Podcast. She is currently slow-travelling her way around North America with her family. Brooke is available to speak on lifestyle/self-care, art, family, love, identity, and travel. You can visit Brooke online at ​slowyourhome.com

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Derrick Levasseur is a retired police sergeant from Central Falls, Rhode Island. Before becoming a supervisor, he was assigned to the Investigative Division, where he spent three years as an undercover detective. Throughout the course of his career, he received multiple awards, including letters of recognition, unit citations, commendations, and the Medal of Valor.
In addition to his advanced training with interviews and interrogations, Derrick has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in business management. Through his life experiences, both personal and professional, Derrick has developed an innovative approach to building stronger relationships and achieving personal goals. He used that same approach on the CBS hit series, Big Brother, and is now regarded as one of the greatest to have ever played. 
Derrick also starred in the Investigation Discovery hit docu-series, Is OJ Innocent?: The Missing Evidence and Breaking Homicide. Derrick is available to speak on entrepreneurship, identity, travel, and community. Visit Derrick online at OfficialDerrick.com
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Dr. Thomas W. Phelan ​is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Phelan is available to speak on parenting, lifestyle/self-care, and family. You can visit him online at ​123magic.com

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