Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a 17-year-old indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of a global youth-led environmental movement. At the early age of six Xiuhtezcatl began speaking around the world, from the Rio+20 United Nations Summit in Rio de Janeiro, to addressing the General Assembly at the United Nations in New York city. He has worked locally to get pesticides out of parks, coal ash contained, and moratoriums on fracking in his state and is currently a lead plaintiff in a youth-led lawsuit against the federal government for their failure to protect the atmosphere for future generations. Xiuhtezcatl has traveled across the nation and to many parts of the world educating his generation about the state of the planet they are inheriting. His message has inspired youth to join the front lines to combat the environmental and climate crisis that is impacting their future, as well as form Earth Guardian crews in over 30 countries.  His work has been featured on PBS, Showtime, National Geographic, Rolling Stones, Upworthy, Aljazeera, The Guardian, Vogue, Bill Maher, Skavlan, WE Day, AJ+, CNN, MSNBC, HBO, VICE, and many more. In 2013, Xiuhtezcatl received the 2013 United States Community Service Award from President Obama, and was the youngest of 24 national change-makers chosen to serve on the President's youth council.  He is the 2015 recipient of the Peace First Prize, recipient of the 2015 Nickelodeon Halo Award, 2016 Captain Planet Award and the 2016 Children's Climate Prize from Sweden.  Bill Mckibben of 350.org calls Xiuhtezcatl "an impressive spokesman for a viewpoint the world needs to hear.”

THE "BLACK VELVET" QUEEN

A L A N N A H     M Y L E S 

SPECIAL GUEST ON THE RAY SHASHO SHOW

Alannah Myles was born in Toronto, Canada listening to FM radio stations that introduced her to an international compilation of music. She was raised in the city of Toronto where she studied to become a graphic artist, splitting time on her family’s ranch in Buckhorn, Ontario and spent her early years competing as an equestrian on the Ontario A Circuit competing in Canada’s prestigious Royal Winter Fair prior to deciding that she would make music her calling. You may click on the link below to visit the family lodge.

BIG BALD LAKE RANCH, BUCKHORN, ONTARIO, CANADA

Alannah appeared as an actor in TV commercials, modeled, styled wardrobe for local celebrities, worked as a makeup artist and consultant to pay for her early demo tapes in attempts to secure a record deal for her team. Though she was born to a privileged family, she chose to remain independent. After a decade of paying dues; performing concert venues, drinking establishments, nightclubs, coffee houses and hotel bars she spent five long years recording her debut album released by Atlantic Records (Warner Music Group).

Alannah was and will always be married to her music.

The ‘Alannah Myles’ first self titled album released in Canada in the spring of 1989 produced four Top 40 hits, “Love Is”, “Black Velvet”, “Lover of Mine”, and “Still Got This Thing”. Released internationally in 1990, Atlantic records finally hit pay dirt with her number one international smash, “Black Velvet”, winning a Grammy award for best female rock performance, along with several Canadian Juno Awards, a Diamond award for sales in excess of one million in Canada – the only artist who still retains this status for a debut record. After it’s first year of release Black Velvet received the ASCAP award for over one million radio plays and the ASCAP ‘Millionaire Award’ in 2005 for over 5 million radio plays. SOCAN in Canada awarded the songs, “Black Velvet” and “Lover Of Mine” each with an award for over 100,000 plays in Canada in 2005 with her #1 hit ‘Song Instead Of  A Kiss” to follow.

S O N G    I N S T E A D    O F    A    K I S S

Her follow-up multi-platinum album, Rockinghorse (1992) received a Grammy nomination for the title track ‘Rockinghorse’ and three Canadian Juno Awards. Prior to her third,1995 ‘A Lan Nah’ album she signed with manager, Miles Copeland after attending his annual songwriting retreats held at the Marouatte Chateau in France. After the sale of over eight million records she concluded her alliance with Atlantic Records and in 1997 Ark 21 Records released her fourth record Arrival (1997), which saw the top 40, hit Bad 4 You. 

C H A T E A U    M A R O U A T T E 

Atlantic Records cemented Alannah’s release from her 7- 8 album deal with a parting gift, ‘The Very Best Of Alannah Myles (1999) compilation released on WMC and internationally on Ark 21/EMI, re-released as ‘Myles & More’ (2000) on Ark21/Universal Music Group containing hits from all four albums and is scheduled for termination. 

Funds from an out of court settlement with a national Canadian publication afforded Alannah the luxury of spending the time required to record, executive produce and co-write 9 of the 11 tracks for ‘Black Velvet’ leased to an indie label in Canada which has since 2013 been terminated. The album includes a contemporary remake of her classic hit, co-produced with Torontonian Mike Borkosky and Veronica Ferraro from France, mixed by renown producer Terry Brown.

The lease for Alannah’s independently owned 2009 CD, ‘Black Velvet’ was terminated on Sept 1, 2013, repackaged, retitled ’85bpm’ with added tracks including an original re-record of Black Velvet. Returned master recordings of her 1997 ‘A Rival’ CD are now distributed by tunecore.com re-released to all online digital stores with future remix plans in celebration of her 25th Anniversary.

Plans to tour Europe beginning with classically orchestrated concerts backed by conductor Friedemann Riehle for the Prague Philgarmonic Orchestra began in the fall of 2015. Expect to hear more music and news in her 28th Anniversary season of 2018..

MAKING OF 85BPM

HERE ARE A FEW OF ALANNAH'S  INFAMOUS QUOTES …

“Justice is never blind…  She just takes your precious time”.

“A good song lives on til well after we’re gone. It has the power to inspire others and move people’s hearts without their even being fully aware.”

“One Hit Wonder… Yeah, one only needs to get it right once.

“I challenge anyone (including me) to better Black Velvet!”

“God put me on this planet to accomplish a certain amount of things.

Right now, I’m so far behind, I can never die!”

Charmaine Hammond is an expert in communication, collaboration and conflict resolution. She started her career behind bars... the outside... she was a correctional officer. Now she helps people build collaboration that make a difference.

Shawn specializes in strategic personal training. He has over 15 years personal training experience working with clients that have specific physical challenges to high level athletes.Shawn specializes in strategic personal training. He has over 15 years personal training experience working with clients that have specific physical challenges to high level athletes.

Shawn holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. He has worked with clients ranging from 6 to 90. Many of his clients have chronic health challenges and/or special needs but have not found an adequate solution while others simply want to start exercising but don’t know where to begin. He is one of the designers & creators of the Trooz Soccer Cleats for girls & women! Trooz cleats are a must have in women’s soccer. This cleat is specifically made for women and optimizes the mechanics and performance of our bodies. Finally, a viable cleat option that emphasizes the anatomy of the female soccer player. http://www.troozcleats.com/

Bill Busby is a former Body Building & Weight Lifting Champion, Educator & Trainer and CEO of The Bodys Health and Works Shops, Inc.

Jean Walters is a Saint Louis based teacher of self-empowerment principles for over thirty years.  She has studied metaphysics extensively and applies universal principles to every area of her life. Mission: is to lead people to the Light – to encourage, guide and assist others to live freely and express from their Highest. she works with people around the world as a Transformational Coach and Akashic Record reader (psychic).  She has performed over 35,000 readings with the emphasis on providing insight regarding personal growth, life purpose, strengthening relationships, and moving through obstacles.  She has been presented with “Best Psychic in Saint Louis Award for the last eight years.

Classes & Workshops:  Walters has designed and presented classes and workshops in empowerment, meditation, building communication skills, universal laws, dreams interpretation, strengthening intuition, and creating spiritual connection for many organizations, colleges, universities, spiritual groups, and businesses around the Midwest. 

Author:  Walters has written weekly and monthly columns for major Saint Louis newspapers and publications.  She has been published as a free-lance writer all over the United States.  Besides Set Yourself Free: Live the life YOU were meant to Live, she has written, Be Outrageous: Do the Impossible – Others have and you can too, and Dreams and the Symbology of Life.  

Radio:  Her radio show, Positive Moments, was syndicated on 110 stations across the nation and she has been a featured guest on many radio and television shows, even being referred to as The Dream Lady on several stations.  This is in lieu of her ability to interpret listeners’ dreams over the air.

Maureen J. St. Germain, the practical mystic,  has had a lifelong interest in the Akashic Records, which resulted in her being granted access to this dimension that has been off limits to most of humanity for millions of years. Founder of Akashic Records International, she is an extremely accurate Akashic Records Guide and instructor.

Maureen’s newest book Waking Up in 5D: A Practical Guide to Multidimesional Transformation provides tools and teachings to guide you in the transition from the polarized mindset of the 3rd dimension to the joy and love of 5th dimensional vibrations. It explains how to recognize the 5D experiences you’ve already had, identify the differences between 3D linear thinking and 5D multidimensional thinking, and turn 3D viewpoints around to expand your perception of what is possible. Waking Up in 5D includes exercises to protect your energies, especially while sleeping, and Sacred Geometry meditations to open yourself to higher frequencies. It reveals how to develop a Higher Self connection, increase your sensitivity to dimensional signatures, and consciously choose 5D, where love is the governing force. We are all transitioning from the narrowly-focused and polarized awareness of the third dimension and waking up to the higher vibrations and abilities of the fifth dimension. Each of us has already experienced 5D: Think about your most memorable and uplifting experiences of the recent past–where everything went well, interactions were harmonious and loving, and all felt blissful and happy–that’s 5D. In this ascension manual Maureen explains how to shift your energetic patterns and choose to permanently anchor yourself in the joy, love, and kindness of 5D.

Widely known for her Amazon.com best-seller, Beyond the Flower of Life Maureen has been sharing knowledge she has gained from her years of teaching meditation and research on ancient truths. Maureen’s Mmnifestation book, Be A Genie: Create Love, Success and Happiness teaches Sacred Geometry and manifestation, based on Source Code and her discovery of the Phoenix Sequence. Labeled a modern day mystic in Famous Wisconsin Mystics, Maureen has taught in 15 countries throughout Europe, Canada, USA, Egypt, China and Japan. Her books have been translated into Russian, Italian and Chinese.

Maureen St. Germain leads workshops in personal development and spiritual awakening. As a seeker, she shares the knowledge she has gained from her of study in ancient truths. Insightful, compassionate, entertaining and funny, her primary focus is developing tools to support individuals in their personal expansion and spiritual awakening through Trainings, Akashic Records, Sacred Journeys, guided meditation CDs, AroMandalas® essential oils aromatherapy and books. Her clients love her velvet voice in her many guided meditations on topics such as the MerKaBa, Letting Go, Manifestation and more. 

For almost two decades, Ed Lazere served as the founding executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. At the DCFPI, Ed dedicated his work to making sure the mayor and councilmembers used the District's resources on the issues most important to DC residents – from schools to housing to health care. 



Ed has since resigned from his position at DCFPI and is now running for an at-large position on the DC Council. 

https://www.edfordc.com/meet-ed/