Dr. Amy Balete walks the audience through the basics of infertility and outlines how fertility and reproductive counseling can offer hope through a safe counseling space. She covers a wide gamut of topics such as primary and secondary infertility, PCOS, hysterectomies, pregnancy loss, and various infertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. 

Nicole Gonzalez-Cumberbatch is the Founder of The Motherhood Village and shares her journey toward creating a thriving organization which supports mothers. The creation of The Motherhood Village stems from her bumpy transition not only to motherhood but to working motherhood. She highlights the power of community, ways organizations can incorporate more empathy and compassion, and offers wisdom on how to integrate self-health into everyday life. 

Colleen Avis is an award-winning author and life coach helping others unlock their potential and create sacred spaces where authenticity, confidence, and joy thrive. With over a decade of expertise and a deeply personal healing journey, she empowers clients to connect with their emotions, navigate life’s transitions, and embrace lasting change.

Courtney is a postpartum depression survivor, wife, mom, and a writer who believes firmly that sharing our stories can greatly impact the lives of others. Courtney became a mom in early 2020, and her experiences with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and becoming a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed her into a passionate advocate for perinatal mental health and making sure that all new parents know they are not alone and they can get better.

Dr. Emily Guarnotta is pioneering telehealth for maternal mental health. As the co-founder of Phoenix Health, Dr. Guarnotta leads a practice dedicated to providing online therapy for maternal mental health concerns, infertility, and grief. She dives into her own struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child and the challenging transition into parenthood. She highlights her commitment to providing high quality care and reducing stigma at-large.  

Celeste Brinkerhoff is a certified peer support specialist and holistic health coach dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving mental and physical well-being. She offers personalized coaching services through her platform, Mentally Real, focusing on integrative and complementary approaches to mental health. 

Ashli Daley shares her comprehensive approach to healthily transitioning to parenthood. As an experienced Registered Nurse, Ashli shares her value in having a trusted support network. Ashli shares her expertise in and mission for prenatal education, postpartum and newborn support, lactation and feeding, consultation, sleep coaching, CPR & choking instruction, and car seat education.