Matthew Maxwell is a writer, speaker, life coach, and meditation teacher devoted to self-compassion, personal fulfilment, and interpersonal connection. He's the founder and leader of Hearthstone Coaching, helping individuals, teams, and organizations clarify and create what matters most to them. In his free time, he enjoys meditating, walking in the woods, acting in plays, dancing like nobody’s watching, and adventuring outside of his comfort zone. Be part of the community: howtoholdacockroach.com IG: @mattymaxwell
Allie Daigle is an illustrator based in Connecticut who works in both traditional and new mediums. She earned a BFA from the University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts in 2017 and has since been building a career in freelance illustration. She works on a variety of projects, ranging from children’s books to product ideation sketches to craft beer labels. Her artwork is defined by unique pen work, intriguing use of color, and quirky character design. Allie constantly seeks new challenges that push her artistic growth.