Born in vibrant New Orleans, I am the proud wife of the late John T. Scott—my partner in life and love for 41 unforgettable years. Together, we raised five wonderful children and built a life rooted in faith, creativity, education, and family.
Teaching was my calling. I shaped young minds as an elementary school teacher, both in the classroom and at home. My own education began at Holy Ghost Elementary and Xavier Prep High School, culminating in a degree from Xavier University of Louisiana—where destiny introduced me to Scott.

Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, widely known as The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram and TikTok. She is the Founder of The V-Hive App, an online pelvic floor workout app for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. Sara has been featured in The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Instyle, Huff Post, Today, and numerous other podcasts, online publications, and professional conferences about her advocacy and educational work as pelvic health physical therapist.

KAREN ESSEX is a national and international bestselling author whose novels spotlight history’s most fascinating women—those who shaped empires, commanded art, and seduced the world. The books are embraced by readers who crave both depth and passion in historical fiction.
Her latest novel, Run, Darling, is the untold story of the glamorous Gabor sisters' escape from Nazi occupied Europe to the United States and to celebrity.

For more than 25 years, Joseph Dunn’s understanding of Louisiana’s distinct cultures, heritage languages and history has led him to work at the highest levels of the state’s tourism and cultural industries.
In his longstanding role as Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Laura: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site, Joseph participates in research projects and the construction of the interpretive narrative of the historic site.

Rutgers University graduate with b.a. in English Literature. Retired educator and family historian.

Sally-Ann Roberts coanchored with Eric Paulsen the popular Eyewitness Morning News on WWL-TV New Orleans, one of the highest rated morning newscasts in the country for more than 25 years. Sally-Ann was born in Chandler Arizona to Colonel Lawrence Roberts of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and his Howard University sweetheart Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts. Sally-Ann is the author of three books—Going Live: An Anchorwoman Reports Good News, the novel Angel Vision and the inspirational Your Power is On!

Raleigh Stewart, a Los Angeles-based artist, husband, and father of two, brings over 25 years of experience in entertainment design, illustration, and animation. As a self-taught and versatile creator, Raleigh seamlessly merges traditional artistic roots—illustration and painting—with contemporary digital techniques. Recognized for his adept problem-solving skills, he thrives on the dynamic interplay between analog and digital design. Whether crafting behind a computer or engaging hands-on, Raleigh's distinctive and forward-thinking artwork reflects his commitment to storytelling.

Xavier Rush is a former professional football player turned wellness entrepreneur, author, and community leader. A proud graduate of Tulane University, Xavier earned his degree in Neuroscience while competing as a Division I athlete, later going on to play wide receiver professionally in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as in the CFL and AAF.