Brianna Wiest

Brianna Wiest, born on October 11, 1992, in New York, is a bestselling author and influential voice in the realm of personal development and mental health. She graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2013 with a degree in writing and quickly established herself as a prolific writer. Wiest is best known for her impactful books, including *101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think*, *The Mountain Is You*, and *The Pivot Year*, which have collectively sold millions of copies and are translated into over 40 languages.

Her writing often combines personal reflections with insights drawn from years of self-inquiry and meditation, resonating with readers seeking empowerment and self-awareness. Wiest has contributed to major publications such as Forbes, Teen Vogue, and The Huffington Post, and she previously ran the online magazine Soul Anatomy, which focused on personal growth through storytelling.

As a partner at Thought Catalog, she continues to shape conversations around self-improvement and emotional intelligence. Wiest’s work emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself to overcome obstacles and achieve personal mastery. Currently residing in California, she travels to speak at various events, sharing her message of hope and resilience with audiences worldwide.Susan Cain, born in 1968, is an influential American author and speaker renowned for her advocacy of introverts. She gained widespread recognition with her bestselling book *Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking*, published in 2012. This groundbreaking work argues that modern society often undervalues the strengths of introverted individuals, highlighting their unique contributions to creativity and leadership.