Natasha Alford is an award-winning journalist, host, author and media executive recognized for harnessing the power of storytelling to inspire and educate. With degrees from Harvard University and Northwestern University, Alford was born in Syracuse, NY. In 2024, she published her critically acclaimed memoir, American Negra, which earned an International Latino Book Award for Best First Book. The book explores identity, resilience and the complexities of Black womanhood in America.

Jodi Kantor is a bestselling author and prize winning investigative reporter. In 2017, Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of sexual allegations against Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein. They then wrote She Said about the investigation and the impact of even a small number of truth-tellers. Kantor also wrote The Obamas a behind the scenes look at the President and first lady. Kantor resides in Brooklyn.