Alua Arthur is what is called a "death doula," one who helps people at the end of their lives. As the founder of Going With Grace, Arthur guides individuals and families and reframes the conversation to help people think about what they value most in life. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on living like we're dying.

Sharon Fontaine Terry is the president and CEO of Genetic Alliance, a nonprofit that advocates for advancing genomic research. While she is now heavily involved in the world of genetics, she was in fact the first non-researcher and lay-person to discover a gene, which began when her children were diagnosed with a rare disease. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing research.

Heather McTeer Toney spent three years leading the Environmental Protection Agency for the southeastern United States. She now continues her advocacy for the environment both nationally and worldwide. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on centering Black leadership in climate change solutions.

Virginia Rose, who has been using a manual wheelchair for more than 40 years, knows how difficult it can be to enjoy nature as a disabled person. With her organization "Birdability," Rose finds ways to increase access to nature for people of all abilities and help others find community. She offers her Brief But Spectacular take on finding independence while birdwatching.