Erik Campano, Isabel Esteviz, Sheila Taylor-Downer, and Robyn Williams
Robyn Williams is the author of three bestselling novels, Preconceived Notions, A Twist of Fate and A Fool s Paradise. Her works have been featured in Essence, Emerge, Heart and Soul, Ebony, and Ebony Man magazines. Robyn collaborates on a number of non-fiction projects for pastors, teachers and first-time writers. She founded The Bestow Foundation, a not-for-profit literacy organization dedicated to improving literacy skills of Chicago-area adults and families. A trusted professional, Robyn is a Business Development Assoc. for a member-based firm which supports families of exceptional wealth, offering them education on best practices and next generation issues. Robyn serves as Program Manager for Operation Change Chicago, a community-based, not for profit which focuses on musculoskeletal disparities in African American and Latino populations. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University.
Erik Campano has reported, and been cited extensively, on religious corruption. A former New York and Connecticut host of NPR’s All Things Considered and world news anchor at the public radio networks of France and Germany, as well as blogger at Patheos and columnist at the Columbia Spectator, he has written extensively on sexual misconduct and other kinds of abuse and cover-ups in religion, universities, and other institutions. Campano has been quoted in Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, and New York magazine, and has won a Columbia University Service Award for "for contributing to the dialogue about sexual respect around campus." One of his academic interests is in studying PTSD and other health effects stemming from religious abuse and deception, particularly in crisis and post-crisis zones. Campano is currently pursuing his doctorate in medicine at the University of Milan, Italy, specializing in international emergency medicine.
Isabel Esteviz is a freelance writer and a former video editor for WSVN in Miami. Isabel has a passion for helping others and also participates in local Chicago programs such as Year Up and Back on My Feet where she serves as a mentor to young adults and has served as a contributing writer to raise awareness for these organizations. Isabel is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband Charlie and their three children; Bobby, Benny and Brandon. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing and spending time with her family.
Sheila Taylor-Downer is a Certified Professional Coach. She founded Professional Prodigy, Inc. a women’s empowerment firm, with the belief that she could make a difference. Sheila is a motivational speaker, inspirational author and dynamic presenter. She has spoken nationally and appeared on WVON s Radio Station Movers and Shakers. Sheila’s success as a Certified Professional Life Coach and speaker comes from helping entrepreneurs and business professionals find the courage and confidence to create their own definition of success. Her bestselling book Motivated by Passion, Held Back by Fear explores the elements of passion and the fears that prevents us from achieving our goals. Women in Power: A Narrative of Triumphs and Defeats, her 2nd release, reveals that no matter what the obstacle may be, you can overcome anything. Sheila is a mother of beautiful twin daughters, BreAnna and Brittany Downer. She served as Area Governor for Toastmasters International, receiving one of the top awards. She is a member of the Nat’l Assoc. of Female Executives, Nat’l Assoc. of Women Business Owners and 100 Women Networking. Sheila is a champion of equality and a woman focused on improving society for women and children.
