Brave Enough

Jessie Diggins was raised in Afton, Minnesota, and became a professional skier at the age of nineteen. A two-time Olympian and four-time World Championship medalist, she is the most decorated US cross-country athlete in World Championship history.

Allyson Ryan is a theatrically trained, award-winning actress. Her diverse talents have led to a two-decade career in audiobook narration, voice-over, theater, TV, commercials, and film. She is the recipient of AudioFile magazine's Earphones Award for titles in memoir and fiction.

Todd Smith is the author of Hockey Strong. His sportswriting has appeared in Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey, and he has been a commentator on Minnesota Public Radio's 89.3 The Current and WCCO Radio.