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Coralee Quintana

Author · Psychology & child development

Coralee authored this journal after raising three daughters — who first inspired her to write. She began with small booklets addressing her children's needs: How to Survive a Breakup for her youngest daughter, and Quips for Pregnancy for her middle daughter.

She earned a Bachelor's in Psychology with a focus on Child Development from the University of New Mexico, minoring in Religious Studies, along with a dual Master's in International Management (MBA) and Latin American Studies (MA).

Professionally, she directed early-childhood programs and conducted research on intervention efficacy for at-risk families through UNM's School of Medicine. She taught parenting classes and provided developmental-specialist services across several programs. Today she works as a commercial real estate broker in California and New Mexico. After the hardship of the pandemic, she shares her words of comfort with the world.

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Gladys Margarita Pérez

Author · Life coach & psychology

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Gladys earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Learning Disabilities. She taught high school and managed a preschool serving children with special needs before relocating to the United States in 1985.

She obtained a Master's degree in Family Studies from the University of New Mexico and worked as a social worker for the city of Albuquerque, teaching families self-sufficiency skills. Today she serves as a certified life coach, leading workshops based on Louise Hay's motivational principles across the United States and Colombia — helping people heal and find peace, love, and joy.

She built her family with her husband, the artist Guilloume, and has completed more than 40 marathons across the United States.