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Legendary all-American frontman and guitarist, Mark Farner, was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he’s a platinum recording artist 30 times over. At age 71, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of ’69 and his fans are still flocking to see “the Captain.” The rock patriot’s synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— “I’m Your Captain” (Closer to Home)”  “We’re An American Band” “Heartbreaker” “Bad Time To Be In Love” and recut covers of  “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.”  Being viewed as a “Rockstar” is only one facet of the legacy of this Michigan-born son.   Mark is as real as they get: he’s a husband, a father, and grandfather, and in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He’s a true family man.

“I think our fans originally connected to our songs because we were sincere” Farner said. “My lyrics were about Mother Earth, stopping the war, and all about love. They still have a point of reference with me in their heart.”

After the 1969 Atlantic Pop Festival put Grand Funk Railroad on the fast track, the band topped the Billboard Chart twice with both the anthem “We’re an American Band” (1973) and 1974’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Flint, Michigan trio reached the top 10 again with “Some Kind of Wonderful” (No. 3) and “Bad Time” (No. 4) before GFR disbanded for the first time in 1976. Farner briefly rejoined Grand Funk during the 1980s and 1990s and he has collaborated with many other artists over the years.  However, his focus has been to forge an enduring solo career based upon bringing his message of love to his fans in all corners of the world.

“Love is unconditional,” he explains. “Just like when you hold a baby, the love transfers. I feel that love from the audience when I’m on stage.”

The son of a World War II veteran, four-time bronze star recipient and career fireman, Farner also knows the importance of brotherhood and commitment. On his mother’s side, he champions his Cherokee heritage and the fact that his mother was the first woman welder in the United States to weld on a tank during World War 2. It just so happened to be the same type of Sherman tanks his father drove. Farner’s work on and off the stage is focused on honoring service personnel and veterans and offering support to American farmers, individuals with disabilities, and downtrodden populations.

Farner, the rock patriot that he is, works tirelessly to honor our nation’s service personnel and Veterans wherever they are stationed. He wants everyone to remember the huge sacrifices our men and women in the armed services freely give; all to protect our amazing country and freedoms.

Over 50 years later something magical still happens when Farner takes the stage.  His voice is still strong and on key, his guitar playing still slick and lighting quick, and his trademark prancing still commands the stage and mesmerizes his audiences around the world.

“I love playing live where I can connect with people of all backgrounds,” he said. “It’s all about the fans…and all about love.”

Peter SAGE is an international serial entrepreneur and subject matter expert in human behavior and self mastery. His unique way of looking at the world has earned him the distinguished Brand Laureate Award for extraordinary individuals alongside previous winners who include Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs and Christiano Ronaldo. Peter is a 6x TEDx speaker whose multiple #1 bestselling books have sold over 150,000 copies in several languages. He has founded multiple 8-figure companies and raised over $1M for various charities. 

Julianne understands all of the struggles that you are experiencing as a pitcher.  As a young athlete, Julianne wanted nothing more than to be a pitcher.  Unforunately, her first attempts at pithing were described by her father as “looking like a drunk stork.” Undeterred, Julianne went to her first camp at Hofstra University and fell in love with the complexity and intensity of the pitching motion.  She worked so hard at the camp that she slept for 14 hours her first day back.

The camp gave her all of the motivation she needed.  She made her parent’s basement into a shrine for pitching, complete with motivational quotes that she wrote on the walls.  She put in thousands of hours of practice in that basement and emerged a new pitcher and a new person.  She proceeded to become an All-County Athlete, the recipient of a Division I athletic scholarship, and an academic All-American.  She was instrumental in leading her team to win the MAAC Conference during her freshman year.

Unfortunately, learning the motion wasn’t the only hurdle that Julianne had to overcome.  A tear to her ulnar cartilage required surgery, took a year of rehabilitation, and nearly destroyed her collegiate career.

Julianne thought she would never pitch again, which is why she is currently obsessed with injury prevention and was a researcher in Lenox Hill’s study on “The Performance Demand of Softball Pitching.”  Several years after she finally recovered fully from surgery, she became one of the few pitchers to ever pitch a win against the world-famous Brakettes.  She has used all that she has through her struggles to produce countless award-winning athletes.

• Over twenty years experience pitching and over fifteen years of experience teaching pitching
• A certified personal trainer for over years
• Experience as a pitching coach to the Italian Professional League
• Researcher for Lenox Hill Hospital’s Study on “The Performance Demand of Softball Pitching.”
• Four-time academic All-American (Division I)
• Recipient of the 2001 NIT Student/Athlete Award
• Valedictorian of Manhattan College 2002 Graduating Class
• Certified hypnotist since 2006
• Consultant for LIU Post Softball from 2010-2013 (2011 Appearance at the College World Series, 2011 Eastern Regional Coaching Staff of the Year)

Shirley does very specific work called the Number “8” and I AM DNA Activations. She’s a certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner, works with past lives, mediumistic information, frequencies and some other modalities. She reads and works with each individual as a part of the collective consciousness and provides tools for your own ascension.

Shirley was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Her parents were Holocaust Survivors. She has authored books such as "Apples from the tree of Life, Impassioned Soul, and Grapes from the Vines of Life." She is an energy healer, speaker, teacher as well as a medium who is able to connect with those on the other side and has spoken at the 11:11 and 12:12 Earth Star Conferences in and has been guest on numerous radio shows. She does very specific work called the Number "8" and I AM DNA Activations. Shirley is a certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner, works with past lives, mediumistic information, frequencies and some other modalities. Questions about various healing systems are also invited. She reads and works with each individual as a part of the collective consciousness. Her goal is to give each individual the tools to work with their own ascension and works with mapping within the Spiritual Physical and Emotional Bodies that lead to increased consciousness, abundance and awakening to our true selves.

What the Other Side Can Tell Us About 2020.

Kellee White, M.A., LMFT

Kellee-White-Spiritual-MediumKellee White is a licensed Psychotherapist and Spiritual Medium, practicing with celebrities, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, politicians as well as individuals, couples and families in her Beverly Hills, CA office. Her specialties involve her work with trauma, loss, grief counseling, changes and transitions, and fear of death. A major goal of Kellee’s therapy is to heal the soul which may include receiving a message from a loved one who has passed on to the other side. Also, Kellee works with individuals and groups to further enhance the growth of their soul. An hour with Kellee might well be the most exciting, informative, healing hour of your life!

A native of Los Angeles, Kellee climbed the corporate ladder as a senior executive. The Universe intervened in 2000 when Kellee suffered a traumatic brain injury that changed her life forever. Completely confused and not comprehending what was happening, Kellee found herself seeing and talking to “dead people.” Understanding her newly found gift and the journey she embarked upon is the subject of her nearly completed book. To further enhance her ability to help others she returned to graduate school and received her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis on marriage family therapy.

During his tenure in Congress, Wayne Gilchrest is most often described as an independent voice for his constituents on Capitol Hill. His willingness to champion issues and vote his conscience regardless of party affiliation has earned him respect from both sides of the political spectrum. He continues to be a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and environmental protection. His consistent support for reducing federal spending and eliminating the deficit has won him accolades from many taxpayer watchdog groups since his first term in 1991. He also has dedicated his attention to protecting and preserving the delicate environment of the Chesapeake Bay region, and to enhance and encourage economic development within the 1st District of Maryland to improve the quality of life.

Gilchrest serves as a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Under the Natural Resources Committee, he serves on the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, which he chaired for the past six years. Under the Transportation Committee, he serves on the Rail, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime. He is Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, and co-chairs the House Climate Change Caucus, and the House Corps Reform Caucus. He helped organize the House Organic Caucus in 2006 and serve as its co-chairman. He’s also a member of the House Rural Health Care Coalition. He most recently formed and co-chairs the House Dialogue Caucus, which brings together like-minded members to push for diplomatic solutions to global crises.

Born in Rahway, New Jersey, he was the fourth of Elizabeth and Arthur Gilchrest’s six boys. After graduating high school in 1964, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. His tour of duty saw action during the invasion of the Dominican Republic, and ultimately the Vietnam War. He earned the rank of Sergeant in Vietnam, where as a platoon leader, he was wounded in the chest. Wayne was decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation Medal. Today he is a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Order of the Purple Heart. In 1969, he studied liberal arts at Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, where he received an associate’s degree. He then spent a semester in Kentucky studying rural poverty in Appalachia. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in history from Delaware State College in 1973. Since then, he has done some work toward a Masters at Loyola College in Baltimore.

Throughout his career, Wayne has taught American History, Government, and Civics in New Jersey, Vermont, and for eight years at Kent County High School in Worton, Maryland. As a teacher, Wayne coached the mock trial teams and often organized student visits to Washington, D.C. and the United Nations in New York City. Wayne and his family spent part of 1986 living in the Idaho wilderness where he worked for the Forest Service in the Bitterroot National Forest. The experience gave him a greater appreciation for the sanctity of our federal lands and the environment. Wayne and his wife, Barbara, have three children and two daughters-in-law. They live on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Ken D. Foster brings over 35 years of expertise in personal and business development. He is a Visionary, Business Strategist, Best-Selling Author, and Syndicated Radio Host of the Voices of Courage Show.

Ken has Coached and Mentored hundreds of CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Senior Professionals to take the courageous path, release their limitations, and free their spirit to bring in harmony, success, and bottom-line results to their businesses and lives. He specializes in working with people who are committed to generating their greatest dreams, up-leveling their lives and maximizing their highest potential, and he does this exceptionally well.

Ken has developed science-based, highly practical solutions for stimulating human potential in companies / or individuals who are seeking: personal balance, increased profitability, organizational productivity, time management skills, meditation techniques, systemic solutions and authentic team building communication.