In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Lindsay Barnett In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Lindsay Burnett brings over 20 years of global Human Resources experience working with an array of Fortune 500 and startup clients. In addition to being an executive coach and holding leadership roles in the HR function, Lindsay was also a Professor of Organizational Culture and Employee Outcomes at USC. Working Hell to Working Well: Making Your Company Work for You captures Lindsay’s knowledge of how organizations work, showing the mindset shifts and approaches needed to create win-win scenarios for employees, leaders, and organizations. www.barnettcoaching.com

Taj Simrit In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Taj Sarit is a modern Renaissance man whose journey has been defined by seeking wisdom through experience and transforming hardship into humanity. Guided by the belief that true healing begins within, his work reflects themes of self-discovery, peace, and forgiveness. His debut book, Behold, My Soul, shares timeless lessons on healing and transformation that resonate across cultures and generations. www.tajsimrit.com

Steven J. Stein In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Dr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and engaging lecturer who is passionate about explaining the latest psychological research to everyday people in ways that can help them substantially improve their lives. He has also been the cast psychologist for dozens of reality tv shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Beast Games, Bachelor Canada, Real Housewives of Toronto, Blown Away, Bachelor in Paradise, and many more.  www.stevenstein.com

Anne L. Smith In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

At the age of 60, Anne L. Smith made the difficult decision to end a relationship that had shaped - and strained - three decades of her life. With the help of a skilled therapist and a profound curiosity to rediscover herself, she dug deep into childhood belief systems and behaviors that had kept her stuck in unhealthy relationships. Her debut book, Gray Divorce: My Life Rewritten, follows her journey of self-exploration as she found happiness within.   www.annelsmith.com

Deborah Mallow In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Deborah Mallow—often called a Ray of Sunshine—is a

seasoned coach and strategist specializing in positive energy, mindset, and overall well-being. She’s also a motivational speakerand the author of the well-received book 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck.

Her career journey has been anything but linear—from home furnishings and giftware designer to a #1-ranked biotech pharmaceutical sales representative—a path that shaped her deep understanding of both creativity and high-performance pressure.

It was Deborah's compassion and firsthand experience with burnout and negative emotions that inspired her to create The Daily Decisions, a self-improvement toolkit that isn’t about forcing positivity but about gently shifting your mindset to enjoy more, worry less, and approach life differently—with greater

intention.

Deborah believes life is to short to be grumpy—and she's here to help you have fewer days that suck and reconnect with your sunshine.

Lisa Skinner In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Award winning and 2X Best Selling Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Dementia Care Trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association, and a Certified Dementia Care Program Director, as well as the host of the internationally top-rated podcast The Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer’s Show.  Lisa is an internationally recognized TEDx speaker and has appeared on over 400 podcasts, as well as having been featured in Forbes Celebrity Magazine and on the NASDAQ Times Square Bulletin Display. Lisa also holds a degree in Human Behavior.

Lisa’s work is the convergence of compassion and clarity; translating complex medical realities into actionable steps for families, workplaces, and communities. She has learned what families need most—trustworthy information, practical planning tools, and a champion who will stand with them when the system doesn’t.

Erika Horwitz In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Erika Horwitz's book isn’t an argument against medication—it’s a testament to the fact that healing is possible in many forms. Every reader will take away something valuable, whether they use medication or not.

IMPROBABLE AND EXTRAORIDNARY:

A TRANSFORMATION OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION BY SAUL HORWITZ AND ERIKA HORWITZ, PH.D. https://improbableandextraordinary.com/

What makes Improbable and Extraordinary different from other mental health memoirs?

Most books about bipolar disorder and addiction focus on survival—this one is about transformation. Saul’s story is raw, unfiltered, and unlike anything you’ve read before. He takes readers deep into the mind of someone battling a severe mental illness and then reveals how he emerged stronger, without medication. It’s not just a memoir—it’s an eye-opening account of resilience, offering practical insights and hope for anyone struggling with mental health challenges.

2. Saul manages bipolar disorder without medication—how did he do it?

Saul’s healing journey was unconventional, deeply personal, and took years of relentless effort. Instead of relying on medication, he developed his own system of recovery, which included:

• Radical self-awareness – learning to recognize early warning signs of instability.
• Community and accountability – finding support in groups like AA-based recovery programs.
• Spiritual and psychological healing – engaging in deep introspection and personal growth.
• Structure and discipline – building daily habits to maintain stability.

David Hampson In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

David Hampson is inspiring audiences with the truth about business, purpose, and the journey. He is an entrepreneur, pilot, aviation insurance guru, award-winning author of Rainbow Gold, and founder of Rainbow Gold Advisors——is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings real-world business experience, humor, and authenticity to every stage. 2025 American Writing Award Winner for Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Christianne Meneses Jacobs In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Young adults are entering the workforce with little to no training for the basic skills they need. Mastering professional skills are important to empower career readiness whether you are in college, recently graduated, or in the beginning stages of your professional journey.

Have you taken the steps to succeed in your career?

Skills from job search to interview preparation to knowing what a dress code entails to how to communicate with coworkers are not generally taught in school. Most people learn them in the “school of hard knocks.”

Instead of waiting to learn as you go, be prepared for success in a career by knowing these skills before you even interview. That’s where this book comes in.

Professional Life Skills for Young Adults: 7 Keys to Empower Career Readiness.

Noah and Babette St. John In the Limelight with Clarissa Burt

Dr. Noah St. John and Babette St. John, Co-Authors of I ASK BETTER QUESTIONS: A Story About The Magic of AFFORMATIONS®

DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as The Father of AFFORMATIONS® and “The Zero-Friction Doctor.” He is the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher.

BABETTE ST. JOHN is the mother of three children, twin daughters and a son, and grandmother of two. She is Client Success Director for SuccessClinic.com and is passionate about teaching children, parents and teachers around the world how to use AFFORMATIONS to build confidence and resilience.

Their first children's book is called I ASK BETTER QUESTIONS: A Story About The Magic of AFFORMATIONS® and is available now at IAskBetterQuestions.com