Our Authors

Bella Olson

Bella Olson is the 11-year-old founder of Avocado Awesomeness, a YouTube channel dedicated to all things fun, creative, and just a little bit extra. Bella is a SLAY Brazilian-American fluent in both Portuguese and English. A musical theater enthusiast, she has brought characters to life in The Lion King, Descendants, Matilda, and many more—and she can perform the Hamilton soundtrack start to finish without missing a beat

Books by Bella Olson

Nate Ortiz

Overcoming a tough past of homelessness and struggles, Nate Ortiz turned his life around and is now a renowned writer, celebrity life and health coach, and social media influencer. Known as the lifestyle coach for those ready for change, Nate uses his past experiences and reengineered mindset to help people create their dream life. Growing up in a turbulent family with addiction and incarceration, Nate faced numerous hardships, but learned the power of exercise and positive communication when his stepfather returned from jail transformed and inspired him to shift his life.

Turning pain into power, Nate became a motivator and an influencer. Today, with a bachelor of science in movement science, and certifications in nutrition, personal training, holistic lifestyle, and integrative health coaching, he’s made a name for himself. As a speaker, he captivates audiences with his inspiring journey, from school groups to TV audiences. Influencing lives across various platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and his podcast, Nate is a beacon of inspiration. By sharing his story and expertise, he not only lives his dream life but empowers others to reach their goals, too.

Books by Nate Ortiz

Chad Orzel

Chad Orzel is a physicist, professor, and blogger, and the author of three previous books How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, and Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Union College in Schenectady, NY, where he has been on the faculty since 2001. Orzel has been blogging about physics and academia for Forbes and Scienceblogs.com since 2002. He is earned a BA in physics from Williams College and a PhD in chemical physics from the University of Maryland, College Park. At that time, he completed his thesis research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology with Bill Phillips (Nobel Laureate in 1997), and he was a post-doc at Yale before starting at Union, studying the quantum physics of ultra-cold atoms.

James A. Owen

James A. Owen is the author and illustrator of the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica—which includes Here, There Be Dragons, The Search for the Red Dragon and The Indigo King—as well as the Starchild comic series. He lives and works in northeastern Arizona.

Books edited by James A. Owen

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Micheal Ozner, MD

Michael Ozner

Michael D. Ozner, M.D., FACC, is a nationally renowned pioneer and advocate of preventive cardiology. Dr. Ozner earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and pursued a Cardiology Fellowship from Stanford University/Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in California. A board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Ozner is Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and past chairman of the American Heart Association of Miami. He is Medical Director of Wellness and Prevention at Baptist Health South Florida, and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Prevention Institute of South Florida. Dr. Ozner is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

A well-known national speaker and symposium director, Dr. Ozner has appeared widely on radio, television and in the print media speaking out against fad diets and the American way of eating. He is passionate about educating Americans on the benefits of adopting the well-studied and well-documented Mediterranean diet and lifestyle as a way to live longer, healthier lives free of heart disease and other diet-related conditions.

Rachel Pacheco

Dr. Rachel Pacheco is a management professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the award-winning author of Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers. A former Chief People Officer, start-up executive, and boardmember, she equips leaders with practical tools to build strong teams and resilient cultures. Her work regularly appears in outlets such as Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and in her popular blog, Bringing Up the Boss.