Clarence Shuler (PhD, Denver Institute of Urban Studies) is president/CEO of BLR: Building Lasting Relationships, a counselor, diversity consultant, speaker, and author of ten books. He and Gary Chapman speak together at The Five Love Languages, Date Night, and Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendship events. Clarence and his wife Brenda conduct marriage seminars internationally. They reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and have three adult daughters.

Monique S. Gadson (PhD, Ambridge University) is an assistant professor at Seattle School Of Theology and Psychology, licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, podcast host, and president of Transforming Visions, LLC providing counseling services.