Sheri Fink is an inspirational speaker, #1 best-selling author, mermaid who believes in magic, and co-creator of Whimsical World. Whimsical World is an empowering brand created by #1 best-selling authors and inspirational speakers, Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor Kent. Whimsical World’s mission is to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement. We aim to make positive change through the power of whimsy and imagination. Sheri has written eight books so far and travels the world inspiring audiences to believe in themselves, dream bigger dreams, and take action to live their best lives. She has spoken to and inspired thousands of people throughout North America including events for PBS, Barnes & Noble, USC, and UCLA, corporations including Macy's and California Pizza Kitchen, and has keynoted for the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Southern California Writers Conference, and the South Bay Women’s Conference.CBS Los Angeles selected her as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz. Sheri’s books have been honored with several awards including 3 gold medals in the Readers Favorite International Book Awards, and is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Mom’s Choice Award honoring the best in family friendly entertainment. Sheri was honored with the 2013 Extraordinary Inspiration Award for her long-lasting commitment to spreading inspirational messages of hope and self-esteem through her books, her moving life story, and her brand. She was selected as an inspirational beauty by supermodel Cindy Crawford’s “Beauties Give Back” campaign. Sheri and her books have been featured in hundreds of articles, shows, websites, and magazines, including on NBC, CBS Los Angeles, The Huffington Post, and Publishers Weekly. Sheri has appeared on the cover of several magazines with inspirational articles. Discover more about Sheri at www.SheriFink.com.