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Guest Occupation: Executive Happiness Coach
Guest Biography:
Jim Smith is The Executive Happiness Coach®, a global provider of executive coaching, and personal and workplace transformation services.  His passion is to create a Happier world and workplace, one Leader at a time.
 
Drawing on 20+ years of executive experience and 50+ years as a Human Being, Jim has coached leaders from 27 countries and six continents.  He works with leaders to better balance their lives, dramatically improve their leadership skills, and build more positive workplace cultures grounded in transparency and trust. 
 
Jim is also the author of several books on Happiness, Leadership, and Coaching, and he has touched the lives of over 18,000 people through his work on Positive Emotion and Leadership.  
 
Finally, Jim wants you to know this: he worships Dark beer, Dark Coffee, and Dark Chocolate... and deeply believes that Happiness is a Decision, not an Event!
Guest Category: Business, Personal Development, Inspirational, Motivational
Guest Occupation: Author, Nutritionist, Naturopath, Chiropractor
Guest Biography:

Dr. Greg Tefft, the World’s Leading Expert in Personalized Nutrition and author of the internationally bestselling book Your Personal Life, Measuring What Your Body Needs to Live Lean, Long, Strong & Better, is a renowned board-certified naturopathic and chiropractic physician, three-time Natural Mr. America, former Olympic and U.S. Swim Team sports-med staff doctor, and well known drugless clinician to the stars at Malibu Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He says that EVERY illness can be traced to what we put in our mouths. And the opposite holds true, every illness can be eliminated by putting the RIGHT foods in our mouths. Illness and fatigue are tell-tale signs that your body is missing key nutrients or can’t absorb them from the foods you eat or the supplements you take. That’s because YOUR body is unlike anyone ELSES! Dr. Tefft, says You are NOT What You Eat. Instead, You Are What You Retain From What You Eat!  The correction is to give your body the exact right minerals it is missing, and the best, easiest and most effective way to reveal that is through simply testing a sample of your hair.a unique test that replicates 1000+ blood tests! And gets you on the way to wellness.

Guest Category: Literature, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Nutrition, Medicine, Philosophy
Guest Occupation: Professor of Theology and Religious Thought
Guest Biography:

James S. Cutsinger (Ph.D., Harvard) is Professor of Theology and Religious Thought at the University of South Carolina.

The recipient of a number of teaching awards, including most recently USC’s Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year for 2011, Professor Cutsinger offers courses in Religious Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and directs a series of great books seminars in the University’s prestigious Honors College.

He is a widely recognized writer on the sophia perennis and the traditionalist or perennialist school of comparative religious thought. An authority on the theology and spirituality of the Christian East, he is best known for his work on the Swiss philosopher Frithjof Schuon.

Guest Category: Arts, Education, Philosophy, Religion, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: UFOlogist
Guest Biography:

Erica Lukes

Erica Lukes’ passion for the subject of Unidentified Flying Objects dates back to her early childhood. After a series of personal UFO sightings in 2013, however, Erica felt compelled to find out what was taking place in her home state of Utah. She decided to take an active role in the UFO subject and, as a result, joined MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network.

Such are Erica’s skills in the field of Ufology, she quickly went from being a MUFON Field Investigator to the Utah State Director for MUFON. She soon took on the role of Associate Producer for the MUFON Communications Team. Erica is also a part of the MUFON Experiencer Research Team. Erica’s efforts led her to being officially recognized at the 2014 and 2015 MUFON Symposium for her work with MUFON HQ . She now serves as the Communications Director for the International Association of UAP Researchers.

As her busy schedule increased, Erica chose to resign her post as MUFON State Director. Today, she is the head of UNEXPLAINED UTAH , an organization which is focused upon scientifically researching UAP – otherwise known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Erica works with other UFO-based organizations, too, and on a global level, no less. She is driven to not only broaden public awareness of UAP, but also to develop research protocols that can be utilized by other organizations and to streamline the research process. Erica strongly believes it is imperative that UFO organizations work together to share information.

Erica is the team-leader on a research program called “Project Orange.” This project is specifically dedicated to studying sightings and clusters of orange/red orbs (which are also known as fireballs). On this particular project, she works with several MUFON Field Investigators: Robert Spearing, Terry Ray and Geoff Cox. Their protocols and findings are now an integral part of MUFON Education, an accomplishment they are all extremely proud of.

Erica was the lead investigator on the American Airlines 434 case over Nephi, Utah. This case was on MUFON's top 10 cases of the year and received international attention because of the gravity of radar and audio data obtained from the FAA.

Both Utah’s famous Skinwalker Ranch and its surrounding areas have held a strong, and lasting, interest for Erica. She has collected decades’ worth of case reports from this area, and particularly so with regards to mass sightings of UFOs, as well as mysterious mutilations of animals, and alien abductions.

Erica is an artist, as well as an accomplished, recognized, professional singer. She has been the lead-vocalist for many of Utah’s top bands. She also performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics. In addition, Erica has taken part in voice-over productions, and she has worked in the fields of radio and television, too. Erica’s innate ability to put others at ease, combined with a powerful stage presence, has helped her to positively influence those who come into contact with her, or those who tune into her regular broadcasts.

Erica has been a guest on numerous radio-based talk-shows, including The Richard Dolan Show; Ground Zero, with Clyde Lewis; Open Minds; Fringe Radio;The Martin Willis Show; Truth Theorem Radio; and the Paracast. Erica has also guest-hosted MUFON Radio. Erica’s speaking engagements include the 2016 Starworks Symposium. She will also be appearing on two major, new television series in the near future.

Media Appearances: Erica will be featured on two new television shows and was a guest on George Noory's "Beyond Belief".  She appeared in a new Canadian documentary and  has appeared as a  guest on The Richard Dolan Show, Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis, Open Minds, T3cerMillenio TV, Fringe Radio, The Martin Willis Show, The Paracast and a guest host for MUFON Radio.  

Lectures:

Erica has spoken at the New Mexico UFO Conference, the Starworks Symposium and will be speaking at the2017 UFO Congress.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Education, News, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Politics & Government, Science, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: President of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Guest Biography:

Ambassador of Cultural Economic Development and Tourism

Randolph's Dream Community Development Corporation, 

National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, 

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What is the mission of your organization? The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is a 501(c) 3 cultural institution. Our mission is to promote, honor and celebrate the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and contributions made by African Americans to America’s labor movement; with a significant focus on the African American railroad employee. At our facility this celebration begins with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, as we educate the public about their historic legacy and contributions. The museum exists for the purpose of providing educational and cultural enrichment for all of mankind. All activities, past, present and future, are for the purposes and objectives that are inextricably intertwined — the study, preservation, interpretation, and enjoyment of African American history and culture. The permanent collection displays exhibits which are pertinent to the study of American labor history with a specific focus on the African American contribution to America’s labor history and includes but is not limited to: the Pullman Company, as it relates to African American railroad employee labor history, A. Philip Randolph, the Pullman Porters, the Great Migration, and the American Civil Rights Movement.

Guest Category: Arts, History, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: internationally renowned bilingual and bicultural speaker and author
Guest Biography:

Dr. Betty Uribe is an internationally renowned bilingual and bicultural speaker and author, who is recognized for her expertise in values-based leadership. She currently is the Executive Vice President of California Bank & Trust Greater Southern California Division and has P&L responsibility for Commercial, Business and Personal Banking, which also includes its distribution network. California Bank & Trust is a 12-billion-dollar organization and a division of Zions Bancorporation, which has over 55-billion dollars in assets. Under Dr. Uribe’s leadership, CB&T has been named the “Best Bank in Orange County” for three consecutive years. Arriving in the United States from Colombia, not speaking any English at the age of twelve, Betty Uribe’s first job was cleaning houses to help support her family. Fast forward to today, and Dr. Betty Uribe is a senior banking executive, entrepreneur, international bestselling author; recently received the Latina of Influence award and “Top 25 National Corporate Elite.” The Secret to her success? Values-based leadership. 

Guest Category: Business, Military, News, Politics & Government, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Technology
Guest Occupation: Owner and Director and of Ancestry Moon Art Studios
Guest Biography:

Owner and Director and of Ancestry Moon Art Studios

Bio information taken from this website

and written by By Carrie Channell

Salima Cobb-Collins, owner of Ancestry Moon, 10338 S. Western, has developed a very personal art gallery that is also so much more. More than just a place to display of local artists’ work, the gallery provides a space for community where artists can paint, critique, and learn about techniques, installations, art history and even the business of art.

Throughout the year Cobb-Collins leads field trips to museums, gallery openings and festivals, and the Ancestry Moon artists collectively enter contests. The art on display is commissioned with part of the proceeds going toward installing shows twice a year, one in spring and one in winter.

The theme of Ancestry Moon is that of belonging. Cobb-Collins encourages her students and regular artists to tap into their personal histories and their ancestry and create works of art that connect people. Often, artists who have never met before identify with each other’s traditions and sometimes realize that they come from the same place.

The “moon” in the gallery name is the symbol for each person’s inner self, opposite the outgoing “sun.”  Cobb-Collins keeps a quote on the wall to remind herself and the artists of this: “The moon is the key to the deeper emotional self.  It’s where your secrets and desires live.”

Cobb-Collins also conducts family friendly events, including, “Mommy and Me” and couples-painting workshops. She serves home schoolers of Beverly/Morgan Park and does ministry work with local churches.

During the week a regular group of artists meet to paint, critique and socialize in the afternoons. Classes are available for intermediate and advanced students including weekend instruction for beginners and three-hour open paint workshops. Hours, special events and info: 312-956-5965.

Guest Category: Arts, Education, History, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: energy healer
Guest Biography:

Carolyn Coleridge, LCSW is a psychotherapist, an Intuitive and an Energy healer. Honor your spirit is her first book which describes her path of intuitively listening to the universe to find her purpose and her work to incorporate holistic approaches of spirit into traditional psychotherapy. Carolyn worked at UCLA Pediatric Pain Program as a healer and a major HMO teaching energy awareness and mindfulness meditation. She holds a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. She has been featured in 4 books including; The Caring book, Divine visits, Visits from Heaven and The Spirit of Women Entrepreneurs. She was born in Brooklyn NY and has a holistic healing practice in Los Angeles.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Psychology, Spiritual