A Science Cafe Special - Meet The Authors

We’re excited to welcome two powerful voices whose work helps readers grow personally, transform their thinking, and change how we understand women’s health and empowerment.

📗 Cortney McDermott — Give Yourself Permission
Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body expert whose work blends psychology, neuroscience, and practical strategies for living with confidence. Her book Give Yourself Permission invites readers to stop doubting themselves, embrace their worth, and unlock their true potential in life and leadership. It’s the perfect guide for anyone striving to feel confident, happy, and authentically themselves in a world full of pressure and comparison.

📕 Judith L. Pearson — Radical Sisters
Judith L. Pearson, a celebrated biographer and award-winning author, brings history to life with Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement. This compelling work explores the stories of three women whose courage not only changed how we talk about breast cancer — it helped change how breast cancer is treated and understood. Their resilience, advocacy, and refusal to be silent inspire readers to think differently about women’s health, empowerment, and the power of personal advocacy.

Why you won’t want to miss this event:
📌 Hear from the authors in person — get insight into their creative process and life lessons.
📌 Learn practical strategies for confidence, self-empowerment, and impactful storytelling.
📌 Connect with others who care about women’s wellness, leadership, and transformation.
📌 Get your copies of Give Yourself Permission and Radical Sisters — available for purchase on site.

👉 Be part of a day that will inspire your mind and fuel your purpose.

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