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Guerdy Abraira has lived life in motion. Born in Haiti, raised in Paris, and rebuilt in Miami, she learned early that survival meant adapting. From excelling for approval to achieving for worth, she spent years perfecting everything around her while hiding her own pain. A breast cancer diagnosis forced her world to stop, pushing her to finally face herself. From Trauma to Trophies shares how she t...

Dr. Hankerson is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Community Engagement in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is also the Mental Health Equity Research Director at Mount Sinai Institute for Health Equity Research (IHER). His research focuses on reducing racial/ethnic disparities in mental health treatment. He is a nationally recognized expert at...

Jumaane D. Williams is the Public Advocate of the City of New York. Previously, he served on the NYC Council representing the 45th District. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from the public school system, overcoming the difficulties of Tourettes and ADHD to earn a Masters Degree from Brooklyn College.  He began his career as a community organizer at the...

Dan Wakeford is one of the world's leading experts in celebrity and entertainment media. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he has served as editor-in-chief of some of the industry's most influential brands, including People and Us Weekly, working with everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to Prince William, President Obama, and President Biden. Today, Dan is the fo...

Catherine Birndorf, MD, is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York. Dr. Birndorf is the Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at Weill Cornell Medicine – New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  In addition, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology. A graduate of Smith Colleg...

Mallory May and Blythe Harris are lifelong creativity advocates, design thinkers and mess makers who have spent their careers helping others connect with their innate creativity. Blythe was co-founder and chief creative officer of Stella & Dot, and has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Vogue France, and Elle, and on the TODAY show. Mallory spent over a decade as a vice president at Soth...

Dr. Alison Hermann, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital and a board member of the Marce& Society of North America (MONA). She specializes in Reproductive Psychiatry and is the Director of the Women's Mental Health Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Hermann is an internationally recognized expert in conditi...

Investor and philanthropist, Demond Martin, is Co-Founder and CEO of WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company that pours 20% of its profits into health equity. Prior to becoming CEO of WellWithAll, Demond was a senior partner at Adage Capital Management, where he invested in the consumer sector for 21 years. Demond joined Adage after graduating from Harvard Business School, and recei...

Ali Franco is one of the top sought after divorce attorneys in NYC and has worked with public figures and professional clients over the years. She is a partner at Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP and has practiced matrimonial law in Manhattan and the surrounding areas for 15 years.  Ali joins us on the vault to discuss how to prepare mentally and financially for a divorce, especially divorce wit...

Dr. Holly Hatcher-Frazier, best known as the “voice of reason” on the popular docuseries, Dance Moms, found her professional background in education to be a great asset after transitioning to the television series as an original cast member. A doctoral graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Dr. Hatcher- Frazier worked in education for more than 20 years, in vari...

Dylan Lemay is the largest ice-cream-focused digital creator in the world and the #1 food and beverage creator on TikTok. He is also a rising star on YouTube, having gained over 2.5M followers in seven months. Dylan began his digital career by mastering short-form content and sharing his genuine and contagious passion for all things ice cream through daily videos. With a unique approach grounded i...

Jeanine B. Downie, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and holds medical licenses in the states of New Jersey, New York, and California. Dr. Downie is the director of her own practice, image Dermatology P.C. in Montclair, N.J. She has extensive training and experience in all aspects of dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, laser and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Downie provides b...

Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1s highly- rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show & HealthWatch on American Urban Radio Networks. He is the former m...

Dr. Uche Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity (AHE), appears regularly on MSNBC and NBC News, and is a former associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the former faculty director for recruitment, retention, and inclusion in the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine. In 2019, Dr. Blackstock founded AHE which partners with organizations...

Dr. Fenwa Milhouse is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist and specialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (also known as Urogynecology). Originally born in Nigeria, her family immigrated to the US when she was a young child. She grew up in Texas and ended up at the University of Texas at Houston for medical school. It was there she discovered Urology for the first t...

Drew Ramsey, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author specializing in integrative and nutritional psychiatry, with a focus on male mental health. He’s the founder of The Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health , and creator of online courses like Healing the Modern Brain and Eat To Beat Depression . His work blends cutting-edge research with decades of clinical experien...

Tyler Moore , known as Tidy Dad, is a national bestselling author, father of 3, husband, educator and content creator who gives real world advice about parenting and protecting your peace by decluttering your physical and mental spaces. He joins us for a special Father’s day episode of The Vault where he takes us through actionable steps to simplify your life so its easier to rediscover joy.  In a...

Dr. Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD, is the owner of Hartstein Psychological Services, a group psychotherapy practice in New York City. Dr. Jen works with children, adolescents, and their families with a wide range of psychological diagnoses and specializes in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents. She has received intensive training in adolescent suicide assessment and has specialized i...

Tisia X.V. Saffold is a dating coach with millions of social media followers. She was born and raised in Chicago and relocated to the DMV area 10 years ago and she was named from her late Mother's birth story of wanting to see her after long hours in labor. Tisia is Founder & CEO of a Tech Startup-Cleare: a compliance software for the childcare industry. In addition to her thriving St...

Mandy Brooke is a multifaceted entertainer is a powerhouse singer/songwriter, actress, podcast host, and hilarious social media creator with a resume that leaves people wondering, & What can't this girl do? Mandy (@MandyBrookeOfficial) is a bonafide social media sensation, garnering millions of views across platforms with her hilarious song parodies and everyday antics!  Her relatable com...

Dr. Naomi Torres Mackie is the Head of Research at Kenneth Cole’s Charity, The Mental Health Coalition. She joins us on The Vault to discuss the MHC’s newest mental health initiatives in the workplace. We also discussed how MHC provides mental health resources for youth and adults. We discussed how youth and adults can implement my book, High Functioning’s, 5 Vs to thriving methodology in order to...

Jenny Huang is a TWO-time “Top Piano Teacher” recognized by Steinway & Sons, a Steinway Teaching Artist, and a Yamaha Distinguished Guest Artist. She holds a Master & degree in Piano Performance from the Mannes School of Music at The New School, where she studied with Grammy-nominated pianist Eteri And japaridze. She received her Bachelors degree in Piano Performance from the Oberlin Conse...

Hannah Williams is a social activist and former data analyst tackling a major issue: salary transparency. After finding out she was underpaid, Hannah created Salary Transparent Street, a viral series interviewing strangers about their pay to help workers learn and earn more. She’s testified in support of pay transparency bills in Virginia, Maryland, and DC, and her work has been featured by major...

Dr. Elizabeth Comen, MD, is a distinguished board-certified oncologist, researcher and author. She is an award-winning researcher and has been published in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature, Cancer Cell and The Journal of Clinical Oncology. Her book “All In Her Head” empowers women to take charge of their health and to learn about the misconceptions of women’s health. Her work has...

Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, is a distinguished board-certified obstetrician- gynecologist. Dr. Dombo’s initial inspiration was her father’s internal medicine practice in Zimbabwe where she observed firsthand the respect and impact her father had on his patients, particularly at a time when women’s voices in Zimbabwe were often marginalized. Over the last two years, she has committed to caring for women...