Allié Merrick McGuire, as co-founder of AwareNow Media, has dedicated her professional and personal life to the service of others through storytelling. As the host of AwareNow and editor of AwareNow Magazine, she works to raise awareness for causes one story at a time. Diagnosed with MS in 2020, Allié took on another role as an Official Ambassador for MS Awareness. When not conducting interviews or producing content, as a professional speaker and performance poet, Allié graces stages and conferences around the world from Detroit to Dubai. ​

Prior to AwareNow, with a love for words and a 'translator' for wine, Allié built a career in independent content production with a unique, untraditional voice. As the producer of ‘The Allié Way’, she created a lifestyle platform publishing original posts and projects representing brands in a number of verticals from wine to film to fashion. From serving as the Cannes Fashion Festival Wine Ambassador to producing three seasons of ‘Trainsipping’ while tasting wine from her sleeper car in train trips across the country, Allié has worked with a number of brands, in front of the camera as an ambassador on red carpets and behind the camera as a photographer, videographer and designer. ​

Jack McGuire, co-founder of AwareNow Media, has committed his career to raising awareness for causes that connect us all. Through impactful storytelling and organic campaigns, he educates and empowers individuals and organizations to overcome challenges and pursue their passions with purpose.

Jack believes in the transformative power of stories to foster empathy, drive social change, and unite us in our shared humanity. From serving as a producer for the Hollywood Film Festival to consulting for major brands on creating sustainable social impact through content production, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what media can achieve.

His relentless dedication to crafting narratives that resonate on a deep, emotional level has not only elevated awareness but has also sparked movements that inspire action. Jack's work is a testament to his belief that when we tell our stories authentically, we don't just inform the world; we change it.

Bill McCullough is an 11-time Emmy Award winning director & C-suite executive who has earned Emmys as a Director, Creative Director, Editor and Composer underlining a unique skill set and marking him as a leading talent in the creative community. His unparalleled portfolio includes having creative directed,edited, and shot the emmy winner for Outstanding Documentary four consecutive years.

Bill's prestigious career includes work with high-profile global brands like HBO, NFL, ESPN, NBC, ABC, IFC, Olympics, GoPro, Viacom, Facebook, YouTube, GoFundMe, Faze Clan and the XFL.
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Recognized as one of AdWeek's Top 100 Creatives in 2020, Bill is a proven c-suite executive well known for unmatched production leadership and overall creative direction.

Mandy Cohen is an 8-time Emmy Award winning producer with extensive experience in professional sports, live sports broadcasting and original content.

​She has worked at every level in the sports world including teams, leagues and national broadcasters giving her a unique perspective into the entire sports ecosystem.
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Over her 30-year career Mandy has spent time at WGN, FOX, NBC, ESPN and the XFL bringing her inside the worlds of MLB, NBA, NFL, College Football, Olympics, WNBA, NCAA, Soccer, Tennis, Spring Football and X- Games. Mandy's vast and well-rounded experience in sports combined with her creativity and production knowledge puts her squarely in the upper echelon of today's elite talent.

Matt De La Rosa has been running YouTube channels professionally since 2009 with 100M+ views, 25M+ hours of watch time and 3M+ subscribers across 11 channels in Automotive, Health & Wellness & Professional Football.

​From a Producer at the UFC to the Director of Digital Platforms at XFL has been marked by groundbreaking campaigns and innovative audience engagement strategies.
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With a proven track record of driving substantial growth in viewer engagement, subscriptions, and revenue. Excels in leveraging data-driven insights and creative thinking to propel content platforms to new heights.