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Brad Walsh is a Professional Photographer who found himself wanting to inspire others during the pandemic. He birthed the idea of EMPOWEROGRAPHY as a platform to highlight strong, inspired and dynamic women to share their stories of success, triumph, resiliency and transformation. He had no idea that what started as a simple concept would take on a life of its own. He is excited to share this platform with you and continue to EMPOWER, ELEVATE and EDUCATE by amplifying the voices of women all over the world.

Dr. Mamta Bhatt is a Harvard-trained scientist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and holistic wellness expert who has been featured more than ten times on NBC and CBS for her work in improving performance, recovery, resilience, and long-term health.

After a two-decade career as a high-level executive and scientific career—no contributing to research, product development, and innovation for Fortune 50 companies—Dr. Bhatt’s life came to an abrupt halt. One morning, she woke up unable to lift herself out of bed. A crushing, unexplained fatigue left her bedridden, battling chronic exhaustion, hormonal imbalances, and digestive dysfunction, with no answers from conventional medicine.

Determined to heal, she turned back to first principles. Inspired by Hippocrates’ wisdom, “Let food be thy medicine,” she combined her scientific training with ancient healing systems, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and mind-body regulation. Through rigorous self-experimentation, she developed her own proprietary, science-backed protocol.

Within just 90 days, her health was fully restored. She returned to energy, vitality—and even jogging again. The transformation was so profound that those who had watched her decline were stunned. Word spread quickly, and soon others began seeking her guidance. One by one, they too began experiencing measurable improvements in energy, metabolic health, blood sugar, cholesterol, inflammation, and overall well-being—often within the same 90-day window.

Today, Dr. Bhatt works with clients globally, including individuals from the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia, helping them reverse chronic conditions and reclaim vitality through lifestyle-based, sustainable solutions. Her work bridges rigorous science with real-world application—making it especially impactful for high performers, athletes, executives, and organizations seeking longevity, focus, and resilience.

Dr. Bhatt holds a PhD in Macromolecular Science, with executive education from Wharton Business School and Harvard Medical School. Beyond science, her journey led her inward. She spent decades immersed in a monastery in rural India, studying meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy, breathwork, vipassana, reiki, and contemplative practices under the guidance of living masters—deepening her understanding of healing at the mind-body-spirit level.
 

She is the author of two bestselling books, Journey for Joy and Recipes for Joy, available on Amazon, which combine her personal healing story with practical, actionable strategies for overcoming chronic disease and restoring clarity, energy and joy. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and works with corporations to improve mindset, well-being, and productivity using evidence-based lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Bhatt’s work is grounded in one simple truth: true performance and lasting health emerge when the body, mind, and spirit are brought back into alignment.

Dr. Vermani is a clinical psychologist, public speaker, teacher and author in the field of mental health and wellness, and a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In her private practice, Dr. Vermani Balanced Wellbeing, she provides a multi-faceted treatment approach through a variety of techniques and treatments, including supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Breath~Body~Mind practices, executive coaching, Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Dr. Vermani specializes in facilitating treatments for adults suffering from trauma/abuse, mood, anxiety, substance addictions and other related conditions and disorders. Furthermore, Dr. Vermani offers crisis management, chronic pain management, self-esteem/assertiveness enhancement, vocational counselling, skill development and professional coaching. She also conducts outpatient/inpatient psychological, vocational and forensic assessments.

Dr. Vermani’s Start Living Corporate Wellness programs were created out of her belief in the importance of good mental health in the workplace. These in-person and online programs are a product of her dedication to helping people cope more effectively with mental health issues and challenges in every aspect of their lives, providing continuous, ongoing support and resources. Start Living Corporate Wellness programs support and facilitate individuals’ efforts to overcome the barriers that prevent them from living their best and most authentic life.

Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza is passionate about unlocking the mysteries of the ocean. A marine
biologist, explorer, and conservation leader, she is dedicated to advancing shark research and
ocean education worldwide. As CEO and Chief Scientist of Ocean First Institute, a non-profit
organization devoted to marine research, conservation, and education, she has helped reach over
half a million people through nationally acclaimed conservation initiatives and innovative educational programs.

Through research, advocacy, and education, Dr. McComb-Kobza works to protect our planet’s
most vital ecosystems for future generations. Her scientific focus centers on the biology,
behavior, abundance, and movement of sharks, employing emerging technologies to better
understand and conserve these keystone species. She has led or participated in more than 40
undersea expeditions across the globe—from Darwin to Cape Town, Manaus to Hong Kong, and
along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Belize.

Her research has been featured by BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel’s Shark
Week, NPR, and CBC National Radio Canada. In 2025, she delivered a TEDxBoulder talk
titled “Fear to Fascination: The Truth About Sharks,” exploring how overcoming fear can lead
to connection, curiosity, and conservation.

Dr. McComb-Kobza serves on the faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder’s
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, is the immediate past President of the
American Elasmobranch Society, a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, and a
National Fellow of The Explorers Club.

She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from Florida Atlantic University and is the author of
numerous scientific publications. Mikki lives in Colorado with her husband, wildlife biologist
Mac Kobza, their son Nick, and their Labrador retriever, Cooper.