Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta is an international traditionally published author, award-winning journalist, and award-winning motivational speaker. Her latest book Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero can be found in Barnes & Noble bookstores. She’s a self-employed editor, blogger, ghost writer, and speaker. PearTreeEnterprises.com Her YouTube channel is dedicated to anti-bullying and being YOUnique. Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta received a medal for “Best Speaker” at Toastmasters International. She was awarded Toastmasters Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance and valued contribution to Toastmasters District 83 Annual 2019 Conference. Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta resides in New Jersey, with her husband, Dennis, and their beloved cats, Nicholas Grey, Sammy Keane Clemens, and Happy Lightfoot Ferrell. Interests include meditation and metaphysics, health and over 50 modeling, and all types of music.