Our Experts

Mark Bowden — bestselling author of four books, speaker, and body language expert — is the founder and president of TRUTHPLANE, a communication training company. Having appeared frequently on CNN and CBS as a political and celebrity body language expert, he has also consulted with Toyota, American Express, NATO, and many others on effective communication techniques for leadership and success. He developed the GesturePlane system of body language to help people succeed in communication. He was once voted the top body language professional in the world by Global Gurus, and he is the president of the National Communication Coach Association of Canada.

A founding partner of Kirkier Davis LLP — one of Texas's most prolific personal injury law firms, Holly Davis has over 10 years of experience as a family trial lawyer. She's handled cases concerned with divorce, custody, and complex litigation, and has worked on cases involving estates worth seven figures. In 2018, she was put on the Top 40 Under 40 list by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and made several other Top 10 lists that same year. She graduated with a double major in political science and communications from Southwestern University before graduating from Baylor University School of Law.

Mike Fried is the Chief Diamond Pro and CEO of The Diamond Pro. He works as the manager of operations at the company. Before joining The Diamond Pro, he previously worked at Leo Schachter Diamonds, one of the largest diamond manufacturers on the globe. After that, he worked at Moshe Namdar, a major diamond polisher. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in the sale and purchase of diamonds that are worth upwards of seven figures in total. He has been consulted as a diamond industry expert by publications like People Magazine, The Times Herald, Cosmopolitan, and many more.

Caroline Heldman, Ph.D., is a political scientist and chair of the gender, women, & sexuality studies program at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also the president and CEO of Stand With Survivors and a political commentator for Spectrum News and CNN.

Heldman earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a certificate in executive leadership from the Harvard Business School. She has published eight books, including "Gender, Power, & Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States." Her work has been featured in numerous documentaries, including "Miss Representation" and "The Mask You Live In."

She co-founded the New Orleans Women's Shelter, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, End Rape on Campus (EROC), and Faculty Against Rape (FAR). She is the board president of the TEP Center, the first Civil Rights museum in New Orleans, and the chair of the Board of Alturas Institute, a non-profit fighting for stronger democracy.

Nicola Hickling is an entrepreneur and the driving force behind LipReader, a company specializing in lipreading and expert witness reports. As the founder of LipReader, Hickling has spearheaded the development of innovative technologies and services that empower individuals with hearing impairments.

In addition to her role at LipReader, Hickling actively collaborates with historians, researchers, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, and motion animators in special effects. She is a sought-after lipreader at events, where she shares her knowledge and insights in lipreading.

Deaf from birth and born into a hearing family, Hickling learned to navigate communication through lipreading as a necessity to communicate with others. Her unwavering dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative approach have made her a trailblazer in accessibility. She continues to drive positive change.

Dr. Cameron Martin has always been a man in pursuit of knowledge. In fact, Dr. Martin's endless zeal for understanding led him down a variety of interesting educational paths. Martin earned a bachelor's degree in business education, master's degrees in business administration and educational leadership, and a doctorate in the philosophy of leadership studies. Today, the Hawaii-based astrologer runs Path & Purpose, a company he founded that supports people in discovering their soul's purpose with astrology and spiritual coaching.

Nicole Moore is a Body Language Expert and Celebrity Love Advisor who helps powerful, influential women find their ideal partner. Using her signature Love Works Method, she's helped hundreds of women find lasting love fast and keep it. Moore has three life coaching certifications, including a certification from New York University. She's been featured in publications such as People Magazine, USA Today, Glamour, Shape, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Money Magazine, and Business Insider.

Jess Ponce III is the author of "Everyday Celebrity: A Personal Branding Guide from a Hollywood Media Coach" and "A.W.E.S.O.M.E.: 7 Keys to Unlock the Speaker Within." As the titles of his books suggest, Ponce is an expert communicator who uses his skills to help train others in the arts of media and personal presentation. Some of Ponce's notable clients include Lucasfilm, ABC, Disney Channel, E! Entertainment, FX, TV Guide Network, and MTV. Of course, Ponce's work and background also grant him special insight into nonverbal communication.

The president and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Neama Rahmani is a personal injury lawyer working in California. One of the youngest graduates of Harvard Law School, Rahmani was hired by O'Melveny & Myers and represented large corporations, ranging from Disney to Marriott. From there, he moved on to work for the US Attorney's office, prosecuting drug and human trafficking cases, even once successfully prosecuting a murderer and drug lord who had appeared on "America's Most Wanted." Later on, he was appointed Director of Enforcement of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission.

Susan Trombetti is the CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, which has worked with wealthy clients and Hollywood celebs to help them find love. She has showcased her skills as a celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert in a variety of broadcast and print publications, including Doctor Oz, HLN, Fox, ABC, NBC, Cosmopolitan, NYPost, Washington Post, Today, and Bravo. She also utilizes special techniques for rooting out deceptions when it comes to cheating, ghosting, and catfishing in relationships.

Luna Viola is a hairstylist, makeup artist, and groomer. Born in Italy, Viola moved to London in 1999, where she landed her first job working alongside Tony & Guy Global Creative Director Sacha Mascolo Tarbuck. After completing her training, she worked on numerous music videos and many influential brands in the industry, including Nike, Adidas, Harvey Nichols, and Burberry.

She later collaborated with renowned artists Guido Palau and Ramona Eschbach on fashion shows and was selected as part of the makeup team for the cast of Beyonce's Renaissance album and Lizzo's tour visuals. She also served as the lead hair stylist for Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, and Sam Smith at the Brit Awards.

Patrick Wanis is a human behavior and relationship expert with more than 25 years of experience. Wanis holds a PhD in Health Psychology from the Open International University for Alternative Medicine. He is also the developer of the SRTT therapy (Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique), a form of therapy that focuses on resolving the root cause of the issue without forcing the patient to relive the pain.

Wanis has also developed multiple online psychological and behavioral assessments on emotional intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, relationship breakups, self-defeating behavior, individual core values, and authenticity. His clientele ranges from celebrities and CEOs to housewives and teenagers.

CNN, BBC, FOX News, MSNBC and other major news outlets worldwide consult Wanis for expert insights and analysis on relationships, sexuality, human motivation, trauma, communication, body language, and persuasion.