Psychotherapist, Bestselling Author & Host of Where Should We Begin?

@estherperelofficial

Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Perel is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has captivated millions of listeners for nearly a decade.

Spiritual Teacher & Author

@iyanlavanzant

Iyanla Vanzant is a spiritual teacher, ordained minister, and New York Times bestselling author with more than eight million books in print. Known for her raw honesty and soul-rooted wisdom, she draws on her lived experience and professional training to support inner healing and radical self-responsibility. Her books include the bestselling In the Meantime and Yesterday, I Cried. Through her appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and her acclaimed series Iyanla: Fix My Life, she has reached millions around the world.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Author

@mindfulmft

Vienna Pharaon is a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of New York City’s most sought-after relationship therapists. She has practised therapy for nearly twenty years and is the founder and owner of the group practice, Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her Master of Science from Northwestern University. Vienna has been featured in The New York Times and The Economist and has led workshops for Peloton and Netflix. Her book The Origins of You is a national bestseller.

Men’s Coach & Author

@mantalks

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s relational wellness, success, and fulfillment. Connor is also an international speaker, podcast host, and master coach. Since founding ManTalks, Connor has spoken on stage with people like Gary Vaynerchuk and Lewis Howes, turned the ManTalks podcast into a top 100 show, and coached the world’s top musicians, entrepreneurs, and athletes while supporting thousands of men worldwide through the ManTalks Alliance.

Psychiatrist & Author

@doctorsuevarma

Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She served as the inaugural medical director of NYU’s World Trade Center Mental Health Program, treating civilians and first responders following 9/11. A two-time Sharecare Emmy Award-winning national medical commentator and keynote speaker, she is the author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being, which is being translated into a dozen languages.

Human Sexuality Professor & Author

@nicole_thesexprofessor

Dr. Nicole McNichols is a human sexuality professor at the University of Washington, where she teaches the largest human sexuality course in the United States, reaching more than 4,000 undergraduates a year. She is the author of You Could Be Having Better Sex and has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, and Harvard Business Review, with appearances on The Tamron Hall Show, NPR, and The Mel Robbins Podcast. She lives in Seattle with her husband and three children.

Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, Soulprint Media

@soulprintmediaco

Hilary Swanson is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, collaborator, and editor who shapes paradigm-shifting books at the intersection of mental health, feminism, and personal growth. After nearly a decade acquiring and editing culturally defining titles in traditional publishing, she went left to partner directly with authors on bold, voice-driven memoir and self-help. In 2025, she co-founded Soulprint Media, a publisher and content studio that helps authors tell their stories on and off the page.

Co-founder & Builder of Writers, Soulprint Media

@theangrytherapist

John Kim is a licensed therapist, speaker, and bestselling author. Fifteen years ago, after a divorce, he changed the temperature of therapy with his blog The Angry Therapist, breaking therapy's rules by openly sharing his story. Since then, he's been featured on NPR, Vice, and Armchair Expert, written nine books, and co-founded Soulprint Media, where he empowers other writers to tell their stories without fear and without filter. Soulprint published his memoir Breaking Confidentiality in fall 2026.

Dating Coach, Author & Media Personality

@damonahoffman

Damona Hoffman is a dating coach, author, and media personality. She’s a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, Access Daily, and NPR, and has been featured in The LA Times and The Washington Post. She’s also the bestselling author of F the Fairy Tale and host of the award-winning Dates & Mates podcast. A favourite In Bloom alum, Damona returns as our virtual host and panel moderator, bringing her signature wit, warmth, and practical wisdom to conversations throughout the weekend.