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BIO
S Suzanne Grandon is an innovative visionary whose primary soul purpose is Birthing New Realities and Upliftment of Consciousness. She is once again re-emerging to teach and guide humanity through these auspicious transitional times.
SSuzanne came into this world 70 years ago through the union of a scientific father and artistic mother, both of whom nurtured and challenged her to grow beyond all perceived limitations.
As a teacher, speaker, consultant, spiritual architect, and leader, who has lived and worked in 26 countries/cultures, SSuzanne humbly harnesses opportunities to seed and nurture the energies of new ideas whose times have come. She does this through her personal work and by collaborating with other visionaries.
SSuzanne's colleagues have called her a member of Earth's electro-magnetic engineering team, an Earth wisdom-keeper, a true blue being of light and love, a midwife from the celestial realms, and a “shining one”.
Her gifts are many ~ her goal is “To Serve” ~ and her choice is to say “Yes” to a Bright Abundant Future for All!
Testimonials:
I have known S Suzanne Grandon for approximately 32 years. Professionally and personally, we have worked very well together. Her knowledge, insight and abilities go far beyond anything I could express. S. Suzanne Grandon and Star Woman Crystals have collaborated on her facilitating international tours, educational seminars, wholesale transactions and many business consultations and interactions. She has always been professional, forthright, clear in all communications, highly intelligent and exceptional in knowing what to do at the right time and place.
She is truly a phenomenal citizen of the world, understanding harmony, respect and compassion for all people, everywhere, are the keys to each of us walking forward.
~Shari Gackstatter, Co-owner of Star Woman Crystals, Tempe AZ
I have known S. Suzanne Grandon for more than 16 years. During that time we have been professionally associated in numerous ways. These include, and are not limited to, counseling, consultation, leadership, and collaboration in the areas of international/multi-cultural education/training, international spiritual group tours, multi- cultural spiritual/healing ceremonies, international indigenous gatherings, project planning/development, business mentorship, investments, and independent living together.
I have known SSuzanne to live her life in integrity. Her dedication, knowledge, and wisdom, have earned my respect along with that of many people of different ages from diverse backgrounds and ethnic origins, both in the United States and abroad. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship for many years to come.
~ Susan Mountain Deer Griffin, Universal Shaman, Spirit World Tours, AZ
It is always an honor and delight to collaborate with true blue beings of light and love like yourself. Please know how much I honor and support your work and our connection. The time has come and I am so glad that you stayed on the planet to help us.
I continue to send you love and light and once again allow me to help you in any way.
~ Rev. Janice Hope Gorman, Founder and Director of Hope Interfaith Center, Mankato, MN
LINK:
Pure Hope #9 - What Is The Experience Of Pure Consciousness - Guest S Suzanne Grandon
Additional free link to a previous interview show provides background information about what can be termed conscious dimensions to understand more fully the energies humanity is presently traversing.
Founder, Marketer, Heart-based Entrepreneur
A less than ideal childhood ultimately prepared Karen Sherbut for the role of her life as a role model, mentor, and humanitarian. In this capacity she provides what she so desperately had once needed; ultimately improving the lives of many young women, their families, and loved ones. Karen’s dream of providing for homeless girls came to fruition in 1996, when alongside her husband John, founded Safe Haven Foundation of Canada. Volunteering at the helm of the Foundation, Karen’s steadfast commitment continues to shape a better and brighter future for all of us.
In addition, for the past 22 years, Karen has been employed as the Vice President of Marketing at Britgary Properties. In recent years, Karen’s expertise has expanded to include operations and strategic planning of some of the Britgary’s newest endeavours
Karen has stood and fought her way through every challenge life threw at her; turning her adversity into a fire that would go on to change the world. It was this passion that drove Karen and her husband John to start the Safe Haven Foundation of Canada. She has empowered not just the 80+ girls that have gone through the program, but impacted countless others as an inspiration, mentor and beacon of light in what can be a very dark world.
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Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 39 years. Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. The band paid its dues in clubs all over the NYC tri-state area from Kenny’s Castaways in Greenwich Village to the Court Tavern and Stone Pony in NJ. As The Smithereens’ fame escalated, they were in heavy rotation on MTV and appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live. They’ve since performed on stages coast to coast from the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to the Meadowlands Arena in NJ to Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, and internationally from Europe to Australia. Tour mates have included Tom Petty, Squeeze, The Pretenders, Lou Reed, and Ramones, among others.
The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. Their most recent release, COVERS, features 22 of the bands favorite songs first recorded by other artists. They've also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana.
And with the 2017 passing of Pat DiNizio, the surviving members have decided to persevere and carry on their shared musical legacy. Using guest vocalists including Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms and Marshall Crenshaw, they continue to entertain and rock fans all over the U.S. and the world!
Purchase the most recent album from The Smithereens entitled ‘Covers’ at amazon.com
C O V E R S
BY THE SMITHEREENS
TRACK LISTING
- The Game of Love (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders)
- The Slider (T. Rex)
- Ruler of My Heart (Irma Thomas)
- Wooly Bully (Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs)
- Let’s Talk About Us (Otis Blackwell)
- Girl Don’t Tell Me (Beach Boys)
- Up In Heaven (The Clash)
- Time Won’t Let Me (The Outsiders)
- Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday)
- Yer Blues (Beatles)
- One After 909 (Beatles)
- I Want to Tell You (Beatles)
- It Don’t Come Easy (Ringo Starr)
- Well Alright (Live) (Buddy Holly)
- Rosie Won’t You Please Come Home (The Kinks)
- World Keeps Going ‘Round (The Kinks)
- Downbound Train (Bruce Springsteen)
- The Seeker (The Who)
- Something Stupid (Frank and Nancy Sinatra)
- Lust for Life (Iggy Pop)
- The Stroll (The Diamonds)
- Shakin’ All Over (Johnny Kidd and the Pirates)
UPCOMING SHOWS
19 Sat Oct
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Pawling NY
Daryl's House Club
26 Sat Oct
THE SMITHEREENS: A NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION AT THE STONE PONY
The Stone Pony
27 Sun Oct
THE SMITHEREENS NJ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Asbury Park Convention Hall
01 Fri Nov
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Natick, MA
The Center For Arts In Natick
02 Sat Nov
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in East Greenwich, RI
The Greenwich Odeum
15 Fri Nov
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Port Washington, NY
Jeanne Rimsky Theater
30 Sat Nov
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Tarrytown, NY
Tarrytown Music Hall
20 Fri Dec
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Scituate, MA
River Club Music Hall
18 Sat Jan
THE SMITHEREENS w/ROBIN WILSON in New York City
Sony Hall
07 Sat Mar
THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in West Long Branch, NJ
Head Strength & Performance Coach
Mike Niklos
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Northern Illinois University
3x All-American in Football / Illinois State Powerlifting Champion
Training Background: Mike was a Division 1 Strength Coach for 3 years with Robert Morris University and Northern Illinois University, where he oversaw and implemented workouts for the Tennis, Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer, Football, and Baseball teams. Mike was a part of the staff that helped trained Robert Morris’s basketball to get into the NCAA Tournament in 2010. Mike has also trained under multiple NFL Strength Coaches including former Cleveland Browns Strength Coach Tom Mylinski. Mike also assisted in training a Gold Medalist Olympian (Breianne McLaughlin – US Women’s Hockey) during his time before coming to Acceleration.
Professional: Mike ran a 4.38 for NFL scouts and was invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Camp in 2007. He also spent time with arena football’s Chicago Rush. In 2011, Mike won the State Championship in powerlifting.
College: Mike was a standout cornerback for the Robert Morris University football team. He finished his career as a 3 time Div 1 All-American. He also placed 2nd All-Time in the NCAA for pass defenses.
High School: Mike was a 4 sport athlete in high school, playing football, wrestling, track, and baseball. Mike earned All-State and All-American (Scout.com) awards his senior year of football and led his high school team twice to the State Championship.
Fitness Expert, Entertainer, Author & Keynote Speaker
June created and co-instructed the Fitness Programs for Fitness Ambassador Martina Navratilova’s National AARP Conventions, and has appeared onstage and television with Jack LaLanne, Richard Simmons, Forbes Riley, and host of Daytime, Cindy Edwards. She teaches regularly for the YMCA, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, as well as rotaries, clubs, businesses, churches, private and special events.
June was recently featured on WFLA News Channel 8 and awarded the title of "A Great Inspiration!", one of 3 finalists in both the 2016 and 2017 Salt & Pepper Awards given by the Senior Connection Center of Tampa, Florida, is a member of the International Council of Active Aging, Better Living for Seniors, the National Fitness Hall of Fame and won Ms. Florida Senior America 2012 Fan Favorite. June is an ambassador for Tampa Bay, a longtime member of Visit Tampa Bay, and a commercial actor/lifestyle model regularly appearing on television and health and wellness infomercials and commercials. June was a semi-finalist in the Bright Stars Network Senior Talent Show, awarded Toastmasters International Competent Communicator, a Healthy Heroes Nominee for Workplace Fitness, is a 10 year participant in the National Weight Control Registry, and was listed in Tampa Bay's Best Magazine for "People with Style!"
June’s book, “Tips by Kittay” was published in 2007. Her wellness articles have appeared in health and fitness magazines and newspapers both locally and nationally. She is often heard on local and national health radio shows. Her message, professed since 2004, is simple,“Keep on Movin!”
With a Bachelor of Science in Education from State University of New York College at Buffalo and former elementary teacher, June continues her mission to help educate, inspire and motivate everyone she meets, encouraging all to live a healthy, active and engaged life.
June practices what she preaches; instilling in others the value of exercise.
"Our bodies were created for movement; we are a system of wheels within wheels, meant to rotate and revolve on a daily basis.”
June’s Philosophy of Life is simple:
Eat real food. Go outside and play. Hang around with the right people in the right places. Say your prayers. Get plenty of sleep. “You can't fool Mother Nature!”
June’s daily prayer:
“Lord Let Me Live Each Day Trying to Accomplish Something, Not Merely to Exist!”
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