G. BRIAN BENSON

G. Brian Benson’s mission is to wake up the world with conscious, thought-provoking media that inspires. In 2008, Brian followed a hunch and left his family’s business, stepping into the unknown. Ever since, inspiration has followed. Letting intuition be his guide, he began to step out of his comfort zone and unexpected paths and talents started to emerge such as writing, acting, and crafting stories. Tapping into this emerging creativity, Brian began his own hero’s journey of self-realization and growth, which continues to influence his empowering and inspiring books, films, and presentations.

Brian an award-winning and #1 best-selling author, life coach, radio host, actor, filmmaker and TEDx speaker, knows the value of trusting intuition and wants to share his own personal journey of self-growth, discovery and accomplishment to help others re-connect with their own personal truths to live an authentic and fulfilling life. As a 4x Ironman triathlete and cross-country bicyclist, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions.

Brian’s brand-new book “Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar” with Mango Publishing is an Amazon #1 Best-Seller and was selected as a 2019 Book Excellence Award Winner in the Motivational book category. Brian lives in Los Angeles, CA.

BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR’S SIRENS

Burbank High School’s Sirens is an acappella group of eight young women. This year’s group features, (as seen in the photo from left to right): Junior Delanie Finnigan, Junior Bella Jade, Senior Natalie Kinlow, Senior Lindsey Miller, Senior Sydney Sugars, Senior Julia Skilsky, Senior Jasmine Cap, Junior Ming An Fasquelle.

They are under the direction of Mr. Brett Carroll, the musical director at Burbank High, and alumni Erin McGuire, who arranges the group’s music.

BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR’S GENTLEMEN’S OCTET

Burbank High School’s Gentlemen’s Octet is an a cappella group of eight young men. This year’s group features, (as seen in the picture from left to right): Junior William Rodriguez, Junior Jonathan Coleman, Junior Matthew Ballash, Junior Scott Perez-Consoli, Senior Noah Damasen, senior Travis Nichols, Senior Nathan Mai, Senior Robby Cranston.

They are under the direction of Mr. Brett Carroll, the musical director at Burbank High School, and alumni Erin McGuire, who arranges the group’s music.

ARNO MICHAELIS

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Arno Michaelis was a leader of a worldwide racist skinhead organization, a reverend of a self-declared Racial Holy War, and lead singer of the hate-metal band Centurion, which sold 20,000 CDs by the mid-nineties and is still popular with racists today.

Single parenthood, love for his daughter, and the forgiveness shown by people he once hated all helped to turn Arno’s life around, bringing him to embrace diversity and practice gratitude for all life.

After spending over a decade as a successful information technology consultant and entrepreneur, Arno is now a speaker, author of​ ​My Life After Hate​, co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds​, and very fortunate to be able to share his ongoing process of character development as an educator working with​ ​Serve 2 Unite​. Founded as an ongoing peaceful response to the August 5th 2012 Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, WI, S2U engages students creatively with a global network of peacemakers and mentors in partnership with Against Violent Extremism​,​ ​The Forgiveness Project​, ​Search For Common Ground​, and​ ​Parents for Peace.​

Arno’s customizable keynotes and workshops leverage noble qualities of compassion, curiosity, and kindness to engage all human beings, building foundations for diversity appreciation and cultural agility.

He also enjoys spending time with his daughter, art, music, and all forms of fearless creative expression, along with climbing things, being underwater, and the wonderful natural beauty of our planet Earth.

MONIQUE BENABOU

After Monique Benabou’s debut on Season 2 of The Voice, and many years in the pop music industry, she decided to shift her focus from mainstream music, to the development of a more personal sound.

Mo’s thought provoking music, relatable songwriting and soul shifting voice has gained international recognition and she’s known as a pioneer and leader in the conscious music community. 

In addition to her music, she develops other artists around the world, teaches on self expression and the art of masterful storytelling through powerful workshops, coaching courses and one-on-one mentorships, supporting throat chakra and liberation activations.

Mo’s mission on the planet is to spread possibility, joy and self belief to the world through her music, storytelling and self expression. She inspires others to lead with their own magic and abilities to create from LOVE, FREEDOM & POWER!

Her much anticipated album ‘Under Pressure’ is an expression of a reckoning and truce with self. From the depths of hopelessness to the peek of celebration, freedom, victory and love, the 10 song album doubles as a full chakral attunement, taking music to yet another level of experience!