Hiko Mitsuzuka is a Mashable Perspectives contributor. He's a Clio and Emmy Award-winning writer who grew up on a steady diet of primetime soaps and ‘80s slasher films. He resides in Los Angeles, where he recently served as a marketing creative at Known Global. Hiko's work as a pop culture critic, travel journalist, and essayist has appeared in Bello Mag, Instinct, HuffPost, Medium, Hotter in Hollywood, and The Humber Literary Review. He is currently working on his debut thriller novel The Final Boy. For more information, visit his website: https://www.hikomitsuzuka.com.

Jessica Lawson is a Mashable Perspectives contributor who talks about food, family, and home technology. She's currently the founder of Big Delicious Life, a food lifestyle brand that has done partnerships with Campbell's, Bob's Red Mill, and others. Her past career experiences in consulting, media, and education led her to co-found the Mariposa DR Foundation, a nonprofit empowering young women, in 2009. Catch up on what she's cooking next at bigdeliciouslife.com.

Jessica Naziri is a Mashable Perspectives contributor. She's a longtime technology influencer and media personality whose career has centered around demystifying technology and making it more accessible to the average person. Inc. Magazine noted her as one of their top women to watch in tech, and Create and Cultivate listed her as one of their top 100 women in tech. When Jessica isn't testing out the latest apps and gadgets, she likes to spend time with her husband and son, Jordan.

John Hoyos is a Mashable Perspectives contributor. He's a Hispanic-American film and television producer who's managed and edited top-tier animated productions, including Family Guy, King of the Hill, and Hellboy. He was the post production supervisor for Starz Media for 7 years, where he worked on shows like The Simpsons, Dante's Inferno, and Dead Space Downfall. He's always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to tell stories. Learn more about John at https://www.johnhoyos.com.

Jonathan D. Fitzgerald ("Fitz") is a Mashable Perspectives contributor, as well as an associate professor of English and the coordinator of the professional writing concentration at Salem State University. He is the author of How the News Feels: The Empathic Power of Literary Journalists. His articles and essays have been published in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. Fitz holds a Ph.D. in English from Northeastern University. For more information, visit https://jonathandfitzgerald.com.

Ophira Edut is one of the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our times. As the co-founder of The AstroTwins and the author of over 20 books, she is a private advisor to a roster of CEOs, celebrities, global leaders, and successful entrepreneurs.

Ophira’s book, The Astrology Advantage (Simon and Schuster, 2024), introduces The AstroTwins’ revolutionary I*AM System, which simplifies the birth chart into three archetypes: Innovator, Authority, and Maven. Her work on the subject of “spiritual technology” as an essential tool for business success has been featured in Fast Company and to leaders around the world, including at the Milken Global Conference, Fast Company Innovation Festival, and CHIEF. She has spoken at universities, conferences, and events for the past 20 years, delivering keynotes and live interactive workshops.

On television, Ophira has appeared as a guest expert for Bravo, MTV, Good Morning America, and the Today Show, and created the first streaming reality TV dating show based on astrology, Cosmic Love (Amazon Prime Video, 2022). She lives in New York City. Follow her @astrotwins on Instagram.

Better known as DJ Paz, Shaun Vakil is a Mashable Perspectives Contributor, DJ, and creative professional of over 20 years. As a musician, his longstanding partnership with Tao Group has allowed him to DJ at venues like the Electric Room, Little Sister, Marquee, PH-D and Tao. He's also worked with companies like Google, LinkedIn, Genesis Motors, Hublot, Red Bull and others.

Ty Cole is a Mashable Perspectives contributor. He's also reported for Mashable's entertainment coverage. He's a GLAAD award winner and Los Angeles-based commentator specializing in pop culture, music, and lifestyle. His work covers in-depth movie and music reviews, sharp pop culture commentary, and exclusive interviews. Equally comfortable in both recording studios and red carpets, Ty asks celebrities the thought-provoking questions others often overlook. Learn more about Ty on Instagram.

Vee Weir is a Mashable Perspectives contributor writing about personal finance and entrepreneurship. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information, and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class. She is currently an AFC® candidate. When she's not online, she spends her time hiking with her partner and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.