About the Authors

Ruth Kuguru

Born in the United States, raised in Kenya and now living in China, Ruth Kuguru has learned that true cross-cultural dialogue is crucial to adapting and thriving in new countries. Prior to moving to China, she focused on bridging economic-cultural divides in the United States by publicizing and helping address health disparities. As the CEO and Founder of Grace Publishing, Ruth is focused on creating publications for women and girls that can serve as platforms for inspiring and enlightening initiatives.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester has devoted most of her twenty-five-year career to helping women and their families thrive in the face of adversity in the United States and abroad. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Lisa is a public servant at heart. Making Delaware history, she served in the cabinets of two governors, and was the first African-American woman to hold the offices of Deputy Secretary of Health and Social Services, Secretary of Labor, and State Personnel Director. Through her writing, public speaking and consulting, she is now bringing that experience to women internationally. Lisa is a wife and mother of two children in universities in the United States.

Alejandra Guzmán

Alejandra Guzmán has worked for over seven years as a Planning and Marketing Strategist in Shanghai, New York, and her home city of Mexico City. Her global experience has taught her to be flexible and creative. As a wife and mother, she knows how to meet the challenges of adaptation while supporting her family and believes the key to thriving in a new place is to not feel isolated or alone.