Nikki Reimer is a multimedia artist, poet, writer and senior digital communications specialist whose work explores grief, bodies and culture. Author of No Town Called We and DOWNVERSE, they lead digital strategy at University of Calgary Faculty of Arts.

Miranda Harrison is a publishing specialist, writer, and arts professional whose career spans many of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.

Clare White, Amazon bestselling author and founder of Connected CX, helps SMEs grow by improving customer experience, loyalty and employee engagement. Discover her book You’ve Got the Power and her work as a fractional CCO.

Valerie Rivera (professionally known as VA Rivera) is a New York educator turned children’s poet‑author who inspires young minds one verse at a time.

Asa Leininger is an actor, writer, and educator who blends performance, storytelling, and teaching to explore truth, empathy, and connection across cultures, classrooms, and stages.

With 50 years as a writer and over 25 as a fine-art photographer, Eric Hatch's work bridges the gap between text and image.

Leah Brown - mediator specialising in conflict resolution and ego management. Writer, podcast host, founder, trustee. The WayFinders Group.

Keith Bracey, The Brummie Bard, is a Birmingham poet, blogger, and historian. He celebrates local culture through poetry and his Bearwood blog, advocates mental health awareness, and champions Birmingham’s heritage with pride and passion.