Hal Elrod is a family man, first and foremost. He is a loyal husband to his wife of 14 years and a dedicated father to their two children. He has also lived a life that would break most people but has somehow managed to turn all of his adversities into perspectives and practices that have helped millions of people transform their lives.

After surviving multiple near-death experiences—including a head-on car crash with a drunk driver at age nineteen that left him clinically dead for six minutes, and a rare form of cancer which doctors gave him a 20 to 30 percent chance of surviving—he is on a mission to help individuals transform their lives and to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning and one person at a time. As the author of 12 books, which have sold over 3 million copies, been translated into 37 languages, and have over 30,000 five-star reviews—he’s doing exactly that.

Dwayne J. Clark has overseen the care of more than 60,000 seniors, as the Founder of Aegis Senior Living, giving him a profound awareness of aging and longevity. This awareness fuels his insatiable curiosity to unravel the secrets of living the most fulfilling life possible. With nearly 40 years of senior living experience, Clark is nationally known for redefining the industry—from innovative care models and building design to novel approaches to employee engagement and creating an employee-centric culture. He has been featured in outlets like U.S. News and World Report and Fortune, and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. His mission to change perceptions about aging and assisted living is a testament to his unwavering dedication to improving the lives of seniors and fostering a culture of healthy aging for all.