is the Senior Editor of Comeback Season Publishing, where she brings her expertise in storytelling, editing, and publishing to help authors bring their stories to life. She is a retired U.S. Army senior leader and combat Veteran with 22 years of Active Duty service.

Lila is a multi-award-winning, Amazon bestselling author who has helped more than 167 women become published authors through her brand, Camouflaged Sisters. She holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing with a concentration in Publishing from Western Colorado University, and her work has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Stories of the Sisterhood (SOS), where she continues her commitment to elevating women’s voices through storytelling.

​is the owner of Triple C Consulting & Financial Services and founder of Triple C Resource Foundation. Carolyn has over 25 years experience in administration, finance, consulting and compliance. She is currently employed as a full time Manager,Post Award for Baylor College of Medicine Contracts and Grants Finance and a part time Quickbooks Adjunct Instructor for Lamar Institute of Technology. Over the years, she has obtained an Associate Degree in Applied Business, Bachelor Degree in Business Management and a Master Degree in Business Management. She is a Certified Payroll Advisor in Quickbooks, Notary Public, Loan Signing Agent.

a bilingual REALTOR®, real estate team leader, and passionate community advocate serving Southeast Texas. Known for her determination and problem-solving skills, she loves navigating challenging real estate deals and helping people—especially the underdog—overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Tania is also the founder of DAR Studio, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families through education, recreation, and access to valuable community resources. A former educator and proud mother of two, she brings heart, creativity, and leadership to everything she does.

Outside of work, Tania enjoys creating art projects with her children, discovering new restaurants, socializing with friends, and relaxing at the beach.

Experienced banking executive with extensive background in operations, risk
management, and financial strategy seeking to transition into higher education,
where I can mentor students and bridge the gap between financial theory and real-
world application. The current Executive Vice President of First Security Bank where he provides leadership, translating board-approved strategy into operational execution
across lending, deposits, and support functions. Serving as a key liaison to the
CEO and Board, the EVP delivers performance insights, supports govemance
responsibilities, and helps position the institution for long-term stability and growth. 

Mr. Hatton is the former
EVP Director of Retail Banking at Community Bank of Texas, where he joined Community Bank and Trust and managed over thirty-eight branches
totaling around two-hundred and fifty employees, ranging from Southeast Texas,
Houston, and Dallas. He maintained his position during multiple mergers with an
overall asset size of over one-billion dollars.