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As far back as we can track, humans have had a fascination with different forms of understanding of themselves:  divining and defining who we are through signs and symbols. In the earliest of days, throwing bones or stones, astrology, palmistry, the magic of numbers and in the 20th Century , Carl Jung defined us into archetypes which led to the corporate use of Myers-Briggs. The plethora of personality tests online, and the millions of followers of astrologers tell us that this curiosity isn’t waning. Not even in this time of artificial intelligence.

So why not give this audience the tools they hunger for, all in one place?

The book, published by Llewellyn publishers is due out in April 2023 – called “Your Guide 
to Self Discovery – 20 Ways to Find the True You” contains reader interactive chapters from experts around the world on subjects such as numerology, past lives, karma, NLP, Animal Spirit Guides, hand reading, dreams, family constellations, face reading, Enneagrams and more.  At the end of each chapter is a worksheet for the reader to fill out to  get a more complete picture of themselves  This book gives them a phenomenal tool to be the change and choose themselves -with a fuller more complete understanding of who and how they are and what they have to offer the world.

Author, Speaker and original founder of Canada's largest hypnosis school and clinic, Georgina Cannon, is an NLP Master, Timeline practitioner, Past Life and Interlife Regression Therapist and accredited Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists, the Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and on the board of the International Board of Regression Therapies. She is also an award-winning instructor of hypnosis at the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies.

Recognized by many in the media as “The Source” for expert opinion in the field of hypnotherapy and issues around complementary wellness treatments, she has been a past guest on the English European Radio – REM.FM based in Spain as well as numerous radio and t.v. shows in Canada and the U.S. Including various interviews on Gaia TV and Coast to Coast with George Noory.

Georgina Cannon has been featured in many national print and broadcast news articles and television programs, including three-part, one-hour series on CBC Television, PLI (Past Life Investigation) broadcast in the fall of 2004 and frequently re-run on the History and Discovery channels.p>

Her two previous best selling books – “Return Again” and “The Third Circle Protocol” both reached amongst the top sellers in their category on Amazon.

Her new book, “Your Guide to Self-Discovery” is a curated collection from experts around the world, who guide the reader into different forms of ancient and modern self discovery.

Catching Waves and Empowering Dreams - I am passionate about sharing two important messages with the world.

1. - Is about Surfing to an Unthinkable Life, and catching your dreams.

2. - STOKED - Empower Your Children to Catch Their Dreams - guides divorced dads to build relationships with their children, while they can't be physically present, practice self-love, and empower their kids to catch their dreams. As a surfer dad, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing parenthood, personal growth, and pursuing our passions. That's why I want to help other divorced dads to overcome these obstacles and become the best version of themselves, for themselves, and for their kids.

Through my experience and teachings, I want to help divorced dads and anyone who wants to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Join me in exploring the unthinkable, catching our dreams, and empowering the next generation to do the same. Let's ride the waves of life together and positively impact the world

Marcel Kuhn is a Swiss visionary speaker, author, coach, father, dreamer, and soul surfer who passionately explores the edges of his comfort zone and what it means to create an unthinkable reality through FLOW: Finding Love and Oneness Within. Marcel has spent over a decade immersed in personal development, traveling globally to work with top experts, from coaches, speakers, and trainers, to spiritual healers and shamans. Through his impeccable storytelling, discoveries, and practices, Marcel guides and inspires others to connect with their dreams and do the unthinkable while creating joy and fulfillment along the way.

Dan E. Hendrickson is an award-winning, best-selling author with seven novels to his name.

His books have won literary awards from Feathered Quill, Online Book Club, AmericanBookFest.com, and Readers Favorite.  His writings tend to have a military/law enforcement flavor because they deal with issues like modern-day human trafficking, organized crime, high-sea drug smuggling, historical piracy, and slave trading. 

Hendrickson’s father was an English professor. He picked up on his father’s love of the written word and enrolled in Casper Community College, majoring in journalism. Although he found that he had an aptitude for investigative reporting, he decided that his desires lied in other areas. He went on to do volunteer Christian ministry work throughout the United States most of his adult life and continues to pursue those endeavors to this day. During that time, he gained a degree in Practical Theology.

Hendrickson’s diverse career also led him to serve as a sheriff’s deputy in Ohio for three years.

He now owns and runs, with his wife, Cheryl, an auto dealership that includes auto detailing and auto body services. 

Hendrickson also has devoted a good portion of his life to studying the martial arts. He has black belts in two styles, Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, and a high brown belt in Han Foo Wa. He has instructed at martial arts schools off and on for over 20 years. He has studied under and with several greats, including legendary Hollywood stuntmen Bill Shaw, and Troy Miller.

Born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, he now resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 

Jazz for Peace™ rose from the ashes of the horrifying tragedy of 9/11 starting with a poem written by acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Vocalist, Composer and Founder Rick DellaRatta that was written witnessing those very events on a rooftop less than a quarter of a mile away from Ground Zero on that fateful morning.

His extraordinary Journey to live up to the words of that poem starting with a historic concert at the United Nations that brought together Israeli, Palestinian, and American musicians for the very first time followed by over 850 Jazz for Peace feat. Rick DellaRatta Events Worldwide to promote and benefit the worlds most outstanding causes around the world which has led to extraordinary testimonials from great Americans, world leaders and hundreds of previous Grant recipients here: https://jazzforpeace.wordpress.com/about/ making him an extremely popular guest with literally hundreds of amazing stories to tell such as this example below and often featuring a live 2 to 3 minute Piano/Vocal performance!

EXAMPLE FROM OUR ARCHIVES: On December 26th 2015, Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rick DellaRatta , as part of over 850 other similarly philanthropic and artistic activities, went completely unarmed with nothing but his musical talent to the same vicinity of Pakistan where US Army soldier Bo Bergdahl was held captive for more than 5 years, in order to perform a concert to raise funds and awareness for a Christian based organization that teaches mothers how to read so they can teach their children in order to stave off the recruitment of illiterate children to join terrorist groups. Thereby being able to accomplish all by himself what it might cost in the tens of millions to accomplish militarily or otherwise.
https://www.local802afm.org/allegro/articles/letter-from-lahore/

“By bringing Israeli, Palestinian and American Jazz musicians together Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace have used the transcendent quality of music to promote a message of peace and unity. Now, over 500 concerts later, Jazz for Peace continues its mission of challenging humanity to realize that the forces that unite us are far stronger than the forces that divide us......I want to congratulate Rick and Jazz for Peace on everything they have accomplished to this point, and all the good they are sure to bring about as they continue this concert series….” ~ United States President Barack Obama

“…steadfast and creative….Jazz for Peace unites the world of the arts with the arenas for justice. May other musical and artistic groups emulate your example and your consistency” For Peace and Justice,

~ Ralph Nader

“International Jazz Day could not happen without partners like Jazz for Peace….using concerts, community outreach and education programs to raise support and awareness for local and international charities...to unify and empower the vulnerable in our society. We are indebted...and look forward to working with you…”                                                    ~ Herbie Hancock

“Partnering with Jazz for Peace is…an opportunity for the community to experience world-class music, while raising much needed funds.” ~ The American Red Cross

“We felt the need to invite DellaRatta and his group because their work in promoting peace through music, is well known in the world.”  ~ UNICEF

“We are honored to be receiving this benefit concert grant from the foundation, and to be bringing such a highly praised, culturally acclaimed event to Sun Valley.”       ~ Special Olympics

Latest Podcast Testimonial ~ Received: April 28, 2023 "Rick, I have interviewed many people on my podcast Listening With Leaders, and you take the cake. Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion shine like a bright light. And, as a jazz violinist myself, I greatly appreciated your music. Thanks for showing the world how many perceived differences can be reconciled through arts and culture.” ~ Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA Co-Founder, Prison of Peace, Inc.

Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Through his life long endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour", Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary.

His unique and original piano playing and composing has been compared in print to Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk while his signature vocal sound and style has been likened to Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Joao Gilberto, Ivan Lins, Michael Franks and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Dr. Billy Taylor put Ricks impact in perspective when commenting on Ricks "Thought Provoking CD - he said: "Rick DellaRatta is one of the people who is taking Jazz to the next level".

Dear Amy, 

I hope this message finds you well. I came across your show and was immediately drawn to your expertise in the psychic realm, particularly your ability to connect with the angelic realm. I believe that your gift for communicating with angels could be of great help to me, and I would be honored to be a guest on your show.

My name is Jaime, and I am a certified Spiritual Medium who has been working with the spirit world for several years. I have always been fascinated by the angelic realm, and I believe that your show would be the perfect platform to discuss how angels can help us in various ways.

With over 30 years of experience in communicating with angels and other spiritual entities, I believe that you and I share a common goal in helping individuals to connect with the angelic realm and gain their assistance in their daily lives. As a medium, I have helped many clients communicate with their loved ones who have passed on, and I believe that your audience would benefit greatly from learning more about this aspect of spirituality.

I am an animal communicator and have had many profound experiences communicating with animals on behalf of their human companions.

I would be honored to discuss my experiences with the spirit world and share my insights on how individuals can benefit from connecting with the angelic realm. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to hear back from you soon.

Best regards,

Jaime Breeze is a certified Spiritual Medium based in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. She has trained with world-renowned Psychic Mediums such as John Holland Rev. Lisa Williams and Carol Gurney. Jaime discovered her gift for mediumship at a young age and began working with Spiritual Healers at the age of 16 to  develop her natural abilities. Her fascination with Heaven, reincarnation, and with those who have crossed over, along with her training, has allowed her skills to flourish.  As a Spiritual Medium, Jaime delivers messages and signs from those who have passed to their loved ones, helping them to find joy and purpose in their lives again and bring an element of peace and comfort to those souls left on earth to grieve. She is also a Psychic and Animal Communicator and he lps clients all over the world from her home in the majestic Canadian Rockies. 

Yasaman and Tania, CEOs of Consulta Immigration, an online platform that charges a flat, affordable rate to access immigration services regardless of income bracket, without having to spend thousands of dollars on a lawyer. The simple legal service does away with the hassle of filling out hefty, confusing paperwork for acquiring a green card, naturalization, adjustment of status and family-based immigration. These female entrepreneurs are disrupting the industry by revolutionizing the immigration process, offering an efficient solution to a massive issue, while saving people time and unnecessary legal fees. Offering a fresh, tech-savvy, and innovative spin on an essential law-based service, Consulta is pioneering the way forward by using easier booking technology, no hidden costs, transparency throughout the process and quick turnaround using human interaction, rather than speaking with a chatbot or automated service. Using a three-step process, Consulta is simplifying the digital immigration service journey, addressing the gap in the industry between hiring a lawyer who bills large hourly fees and doing it yourself with risks of mistakes along the way.

Yasaman is the Co-Founder and CEO, where she focuses primarily on family-based Immigration Law. Yasaman's legal expertise in Immigration Law includes Adjustment of Status cases, Immigrant Visa's, Re-entry Permits, Green Cards and Naturalization cases. Her concentration in Immigration Law has helped countless immigrants and their families successfully integrate into American citizenship. Prior to her current role, Yasaman completed her internship at the Westchester District Attorney's office and has previous experience in Matrimonial Law. She has also worked within global immigration firms, which gives her an unapparelled passion for helping immigrants with Immigration Law. Alongside of her professional experience, Yasaman obtained her Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Management and Business Economics from New York University Stern School of Business and her Masters degree in International Law and Studies of Law from Fordham University School of Law. Yasaman brings her managerial and business background along with her legal expertise to oversee the firm's primary business operations. She also is responsible for defining, implementing, and pioneering the business strategy and development for the practice. 

Yasaman is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Farsi. 

Kevin Meehan was faced with emotional trauma, abuse, addiction, and homelessness as a teenager. To inspire others to overcome their challenges just as he was able to do, he has written of these experiences in his memoir, Fallen Peppercorns: Overcoming Child Abandonment, Abuse, Starvation & Drug Addiction To Become A Humble Optimist.

The memoir begins in the 1970s when the lives of five young brothers in Ojai, California, are turned upside down as their family unit fractures under the weight of verbal abuse and depression, which pulls their parents apart. When a priest arrived unannounced to tell them their single mother was admitted to a mental institution, they were put on a Greyhound bus (with few belongings, abandoning their pets) to Clackamas County, Oregon, to live with their father and his new family. 

When the boys endure humiliation and neglect to the point of starving by their second family, 13-year-old author Kevin escapes alone and ends up back in Southern California. There he lives in an orchard, stays alive eating oranges, and falls into selling (and using) heroin as an alternative to sporadic back-breaking labor. Somewhere between beautiful, mind-expanding drug-induced experiences, horrific beatings, and sexual assault, Kevin learned to rely only on himself. In the face of despair, Kevin developed a mental toughness tempered with compassion and a deep appreciation for the full spectrum of life’s gifts – without which he would not have survived. 

Fifty years later, Kevin has overcome the embarrassment and shame of his experiences to tell his story with a sincere motivation to help others who are having trouble progressing in their lives because of trauma. Kevin’s core belief is that even the most traumatic events are experiences that cannot diminish the beauty and potential held within us unless we allow them to do so. His ability to thrive despite the most horrific childhood experiences offers readers a blueprint to elevate their expectations and redefine what’s possible. 

Kevin's use of the metaphor of “fallen peppercorns” (from the ancient tree outside his childhood home) summarizes his perspective: “I think of my brothers and myself, and how we all started out in life no different than the fallen peppercorns, knocked from the tree by bad weather and scattered into the wind. But no matter how many times a peppercorn is crushed underneath a shoe or car tire, it still has the ability to plant its seed and grow. Trials and tribulations, bad weather, and the winds and rains of life make for more resilient peppercorns and more resilient people.” 

What’s unique about Kevin is his ability to accept his suffering, and his deep appreciation for life’s challenges which he believes are instrumental in developing the mental fortitude he exudes today. While this memoir primarily focuses on one year in his young life, through public speaking, podcasting, and his integrative medicine practice in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,  Kevin openly shares his refreshing philosophies that challenge our modern culture that seeks fulfillment from external validation, avoidance of pain, and incessant striving for “more” rather than self-love and a deep appreciation for the full spectrum of life’s gifts.

Despite an traumatic upbringing, Kevin Meehan has long since recognized the importance of compassion in helping others, both animals and people. After arresting his own type II diabetes naturally, Kevin became an integrative healthcare practitioner and founded the Teton Valley Health Clinic in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, over 30 years ago. Through this practice he addresses a whole range of issues from acute injuries to chronic imbalances in active people. His curiosity and passion for biochemistry let him design and produce the unique, patented, Meehan Formulations line of supplements - for both people and dogs - that restore health naturally by addressing the root causes of health challenges instead of treating the symptoms. 

Kevin has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine, an Oriental Medical degree and holds a diploma in acupuncture. His Meehan Health Line is a compilation of online instruction/cooking courses that comprehensively examine the root causes of diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, MS, depression, cancers, and heart disease. 

People are dying and a little hope can go a long ways. We can do anything we want if we are willing to fight for it. Substance abuse is destroying our country

Eric McCoy, C.A.T.C II, is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor who has been working in the substance abuse industry for over 16 years, Author of Pain, Failure, and Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success, and Host of the High While Clean Podcast. He has acquired an ability to reach people through unique tactics that don’t fall into the normal scope of treatment. Based in Los Angeles County, California, he has been in successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction for over seven years.

As a six-time convicted felon who was facing 15 years in prison in 2001, Eric has impressed upon a conviction that, "no matter where you have been or what you have done, you can do anything you want if you are willing to fight for it.” Eric’s personal experiences, healing, and sobriety inspired him to become a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor.  

Eric relapsed in 2013 and went on a six-month frenzied meth binge that nearly killed him. In 2014, Eric went to rehab for 30 days, which was when he realized he would lose it all if he didn’t get clean and sober once and for all. This, in turn, categorically saved his life.

The ensuing years ignited a fire inside of Eric as he began to compose his autobiography and self-help book, Pain, Failure, and Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success in 2018. His profound knowledge and expertise on substance use disorder and how he works with others has always been guided by his deep compassion and understanding of others. That same year, he began teaching at a college and left the treatment industry.

Eric now focuses on education as an instructor at a college for people working to become counselors. His emphasis is to create an environment for people to learn tools of healing themselves by focusing on the experts working with them. Eric works to give a voice to those who have died from drug overdoses and advocates for those still suffering by sharing his story of pain and how he was able to use his suffering to achieve the success he never imagined.