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Award-winning actress and director, an executive producer, accomplished singer/songwriter, composer, writer and fine artist. Her nine-year run on The CW drama “One Tree Hill” made her a pop- culture icon and established a deeply loyal, worldwide fanbase. Most recently, Lenz been lauded by the New York Times, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Interview Magazine, People Magazine and Variety, not just for her work on screen, but for her new music and groundbreaking iHeart Radio podcast, DRAMA QUEENS.

@msbethanyjoylenz

Author

Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. All of his books have been New York Times bestsellers, with over 105 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 75 million copies in the United States alone. Titles include The Choice, The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven (on all of which he served as a producer), The Lucky One, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John and The Last Song.

The Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2011, to provide scholarships and fund educational programs for underprivileged and disadvantaged youth.

https://nicholassparks.com/about/

Biotech Chemical Engineer

Deniz Perry is an ADHD advocate and educator, blending her 15+ years of biotechnology experience with a creative flair. As a chemical engineer, she's uniquely positioned to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible resources for her community. Through her ADHD school for adults, Deniz provides essential guidance for navigating life, wellness, and career challenges. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between science and everyday life, empowering individuals with ADHD on their journey towards fulfillment and success.

Follow: Instagram: @dt.perry, TikTok: @dt.perry, https://courses.denizperry.com

Skin Expert

Los Angeles-based Dahlia Devkota is the Founder and CEO of Editrix, a microbiome-focused luxury brand that uses advanced science to rehabilitate skin. Dahlia is a former beauty editor and reported from the front lines of the wellness industry for such titles as Allure and W magazine. 

www.editrixwellness.com

Dad, How Do I? Instructor

Rob Kenny is a father of two children who has lost his own father when he was 12. Since then, he planned to do something which will help kids who are growing up without a father. His YouTube channal, “Dad, How Do I?” gained 4 million subscribers during covid, as Kenney walked viewers through basic know-how for household tasks requiring a toolbox.

Writer & Entrepreneur

Yoshika is an award-winning writer who has worked with well-known authors, Fortune 500 companies and is a 2023 Goldman Sachs Business Women Recipient.

@yoshikagreen

Songwriter & Recording Artist

Singer and songwriter whose music has been featured on shows like MTV's Real World and Kourtney and Kim Take New York. He's best recognized for singles like "In Case You Didn't Know" and "Like I Loved You." In 2018 he received the CMA award for ‘Best New Male Artist of the Year’

He originally intended to pursue baseball and was a pre-draft selection of the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins right out of high school, but he decided to play at the University of Mississippi instead. An elbow injury and reconstructive surgery later ended his pro baseball dreams and led him to pursue a music career instead.

Brett lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Taylor Mills Young and their two daughters.

Carpenter

Stevie started building furniture when she purchased her first home back in 2013 and was gifted a miter saw. She started with a headboard, then a desk, next, a table to host her family at Christmas, and so on. After she had built something for every room she started building for friends and family on the weekends. She went from a two car garage shop to a rental space, and now builds and creates in her backyard shop in the country, east of Nashville Tennessee. Built by Stevie specializes in high quality, custom, wood furniture and built ins. Her goal is and always has been to build beautiful, generational pieces for others to fill up the spaces they love and work in!

Actor & Author

Kristoffer Polaha was born in Reno, Nevada, USA. He is an author, actor and producer, known for the CW’s Life Unexpected, Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and A Work of Art (2021). This holiday season he can be seen alongside Bethany Joy Lenz in Hallmark Channel’s 1940s time-travel movie, A Biltmore Christmas, and Angel Studios’ thriller The Shift. Polaha is the co-author with Anna Gomez of a five-book romance series "From Kona With Love." The first entry "Moments Like This" was published in 2021.

He has been married to Julianne Morris since June 7, 2003. They have three children.

Costume Designer

Sarah Laux is a NYC based costume designer working in TV, film, theater and dance. Her aesthetic of heightened realism shines through in films like Not OK, Freak Show, and HULU’s High Fidelity and MGM+’s Godfather of Harlem. She has brought this attention to detail to Broadway in her costume design for Tony Award winning shows such as The Humans, The Band’s Visit and Kimberly Akimbo. A true love of clothing and why people choose to wear the things they do has gone a long way in establishing Sarah’s design aesthetic. Whether dressing a rockstar, a suburban mom, or historical figure, curating reality by celebrating each performer’s individuality is always the goal of Sarah’s design process.

Financial Investigator

Monica served in the US Army for over 20 years as a Human Resource Specialist and Assistant Inspector General. She graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Military Science, becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2015.

Since leaving service, Monica has remained an active community member of Montgomery County, Tennessee. Monica is a member of the Women Veterans of America Chapter 47, Screaming Eagle Lady Warriors are was ecently been appointed as the Criminal Justice Committee Chair for the Clarksville Branch of the NAACP. Monica's life mission is to advocate for the rights, issues, and benefits of all women veterans, women currently serving in the Armed Forces, and people of color.

Celebrity Stylist

Gifford is best known in the industry for her work with musicians for red carpet events, music videos, magazine covers, tours, and appearances. She is an expert at creating iconic looks that reflect the feeling of the artists’ music.

Gifford grew up in Texas and moved to New York City to attend Parsons School of Design. After working for publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Self, Marie Claire, and five years as a Fashion Editor and Stylist at Conde Nast Traveler, she decided to concentrate on celebrity styling incorporating her other passion, the music industry. She fell in love with celebrity styling while working for famed stylist, Andrea Lieberman, helping create looks for Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. Clients include Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Sheryl Crow, among others. Gifford’s editorial work has been seen in publications including ELLE, Rolling Stone, Billboard, New York Magazine and more.

https://www.tiffanygifford.com

Songwriter, Musician, Actor

Christy was homegrown in Scotland. He found fame with Hulu’s hit show Find Me in Paris and has since gone on to be chosen for Amazon Music’s ‘Ones to Watch’ list and embarking on concert tours all over the UK

Playwright & Teacher

Stephanie is an Aquarian contrarian Catholic with a deep love for Eastern philosophy, BBQ and bourbon. She acts, writes, teaches, produces for theater/ TV/ film and has no social media … yet.

Writer

Celeste is a lifelong reader and writer who is passionate about storytelling. When she's not writing for YG Consulting, she's reading or spending time with her husband, daughter, and her dog.

@celestegflynn

Writer

Lauren comes to Modern Vintage with an portfolio that includes copywriting, blog writing, and editorial work. When she's not building fashion and brand stories as a photographer for women entrepreneurs, she's storytelling at YG Consulting.

@laurenalexis.photo

Editor

Colleen O’Brien is a Los Angeles based writer and editor. Her projects range from fantasy fiction novels to political campaign editing. She especially enjoys children's literature, which she writes for her sweet baby boy.

@leenyartz