SONIA JACKSON

Sonia Jackson (Writer / Performer) is an actor, director and playwright and Founder & CEO of Visions of Possibilities, a nonprofit that focuses on edutainment and is committed to bringing to the public projects that challenge us to live life from what’s possible and works that celebrate the human spirit.

When put in ballet classes at age seven to help straighten her legs, Sonia Jackson discovered she loved performing. That same year, she wrote, directed and performed in her first Christmas pageant. In school, it was math and dance or dance and math.

​After graduating from Chapman College in Orange, California with a BA in Sociology, Sonia entered the corporate world in Human Resources in industries like banking and aerospace. Still, the performance world beckoned so she added stand-up to her list and hit the stage as a comedienne. Once bitten by the performance bug, Sonia jumped in. She put her house up for rent to be free to pursue acting full-time. This action also spawned another opportunity: real estate investing, a career where she continues to advance.

​Having entered the entertainment industry somewhat past the age of ingénue, Sonia felt a need to introduce herself in a memorable way, so she created a one-woman project called I’m Gonna Fly. Since then, she continues to expand in her acting and performance career creating projects like Conversations ‘Bout the Girls.

Sonia Jackson switched from the corporate world to the entertainment industry for the love of performing.  Since she had no credits, Sonia jumped in doing stand-up for fun. A friend suggested she do something memorable which resulted in her first solo show, I’m Gonna Fly, a critically acclaimed play on the world’s first licensed black aviatrix, Bessie Coleman.  Sonia wrote and has been directing her ensemble play, Conversations ‘Bout the Girls. Birthed 15 years ago and consistently performed, Sonia turned it into her second solo show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2017. Both shows earned her NAACP Theatre Award Nominations. Mamaisms is Sonia’s third and latest solo show.

Acting credits include This Is Us, Stray, POLY, Jurassic Park 3, Speed, Grey’s Anatomy, Villain, In Response Year of the Woman and more. Sonia is a Towne Street Theatre Company Member, has studied improv in LA and Shakespeare in England.

Sonia is expanding in so many ways, she has given herself the title of Creatist.

ELYSE JEWEL

It’s hard to believe Dallas based singer-songwriter, actress, and model Elyse Jewel is only 16 as she’s already won Pop Song of the Year in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her debut single “Thinking About You” and shared the stage with legends such as Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth. Now, Elyse is back with the release of her breathtaking new pop anthem, “Arms,” out February 5th.

​Elyse was surrounded by music growing up and was introduced to the likes of Eric Clapton and musical theater by her dad and listened to Taylor Swift religiously. Inspired by Taylor, Elyse decided she wanted to be a music artist. Now, she takes inspiration from not only her childhood favorites, but Julia Micheals and Olivia O’brien. Elyse has struggled with anxiety, but music enables her to live authentically and open up. She has had the opportunity to work with Grammy nominated and Top Billboard singers, songwriters, and producers including Nash Overstreet, Shane Stevens, and Kristin Chenoweth. Elyse has performed at venues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area such as The House of Blues, Lava Cantina, The Gaylord Texas, Gilley’s, and the Plano Balloon Festival.

​It’s very apparent that Elyse has a strong, personal connection with her fans and that it is important to her that she can inspire others and create a safe space through her music and platform. Despite the fact that she has performed at prestigious venues and has collaborated with award-winning songwriters and producers, Elyse still maintains, “My number one success has definitely been the way I have been able to use my voice to speak on important subjects such as equality and mental health awareness. I struggle with anxiety, but songwriting has been a great outlet for me to grow as a person and work through my emotions. It’s amazing to be able to connect with different people all around the world and be a positive example for young women and girls.”

​Elyse Jewel is truly a rare gem of an artist and a person, just as her name suggests. We can’t wait to watch her follow in the footsteps of strong female role models such as her idol Taylor Swift and continue to glisten, while using her platform for good. 

Ashlee Kozac is a confidence, health and nutrition coach with a focus on integration.

Ashlee Kozac  is certified in Buti yoga and nutrition. Her background with narcissistic abuse gave her the inspiration to help empower other women that have ended up on the same path. Stronger through her journey of introspection. She noticed the power that came from her past that she recognized and was certain others would benefit too.

Ashlee allows space and safety in a non-judgmental environment.  Helping women switch their perception and gain clarity from the confusion that can come from narcissistic abuse.  Ashlee empowers you to transform and unlearn patterns of suffering and confusion so you can live from love, joy, and excitement now. Her primary focus is integration. Growth happens when we integrate dense energy. The integration of density is a fast forward button to your least destiny. Breathwork, movement, and nutrition are just some of the tools that Ashlee uses to help her clients resolve the past. With the option of other tools that one could benefit from to transform and raise our vibration(frequency). Ashlee Kozac is a mother of three beautiful children.

Susan Hertzberg is a highly experienced diagnostics and healthcare services executive who has been recognized for her success in transforming early stage and start-up companies into market leaders. A regional winner and national finalist of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in 2014, Ms. Hertzberg has spoken and written on topics that range from leading venture backed companies to driving real employee engagement and building empowered leadership teams.

Susan Hertzberg  is the CEO of BrainScope, a medical neurotechnology company that is pioneering the objective assessment of brain injury. The company’s innovative AI-based BrainScope One system is an easy-to-use, non-invasive, handheld device that empowers clinicians to objectively and rapidly triage head injured patients and aids in the diagnosis of brain-bleeds and concussion.

BrainScope One has 8 FDA clearances and is the first and only FDA-cleared device that is being successfully used in emergency departments, concussion clinics, and urgent cares as well as with sports programs and the U.S. military. Recent publications have shown the potential for BrainScope One to reduce unnecessary CT scans by almost 33%.

Are you ready to receive answers to thought-provoking questions? My guests are authors Penelope Jean Hayes and Carole Serene Borgens.

Penelope is the foremost leader in the field of contagious and osmotic energy, known as Viralenology, and she’s appeared on television as an expert guest, including for Dr. Phil, ABC News, and internationally. She’s the founder of the Viral Energy Institute and is the author of the books The Magic of Viral Energy: An Ancient Key to Happiness, Empowerment, and Purpose; The Likely Future; and Do Unto Earth: It’s Not Too Late.Her web site: https://penelopejeanhayes.com/  

Carole Serene Borgens is an Intuitive Medium, Channel, Horse Whisperer, and practitioner of metaphysical and healing disciplines.  She has channeled Pax Wisdom for numerous books, including two children's whimsical volumes, two books on the reality of Covid 19, and one book sharing how Personal Power Will End the Pandemic. The most recent Pax channeled book is the environmentally focused, Do Unto Earth: It's Not Too Late.   Carole continues to provide Pax channeled private readings to clients around the world. Visit her website at  www.PaxWisdom.com 

As Founder/CEO of In the Limelight Media her multi-media platform, comprised of video, podcast and a quarterly digital magazine, showcases entrepreneurs globally for the purposes of creating brand awareness, sharing insights and exchanging ideas. Clarissa brings you great information from remarkable people from all over the world interviewing public figures, influencers, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, millionaires and moguls that share their know-how, tipping points, pivotal moments and life lessons. In the Limelight media promises educative, empowering and entertaining conversations with super guests.

Clarissa was recently awarded the Certificate of Global Honor by the University of Pune, India and the “Women of Excellence” Award by the Women’s Economic Forum in Los Angeles.

Special Mentions: Ms. Burt’s extensive international social work garnered her two private audiences with Pope John Paul II. As a women’s advocate and a leader of social change for a new standard of living, Clarissa was instrumental as Ambassador to the United States for the Walking Africa campaign that awarded African Women the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Clarissa is the first American to present at the Kremlin and be on the front page of a Russian newspaper.

Honorary Member Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.

Honorary Member Fondazione Italy-USA.

Board Member One World Filter.

Back Story: At 18, Clarissa signed with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency in Manhattan. Soon after she moved to Milan and quickly began appearing on hundreds of magazine covers such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan. Known as one of the top 30 runway girls in the world in the ‘80s, Clarissa graced the most important designer catwalks in Milan, Rome, Paris, New York, and Japan. Soon after, she would be called by global cosmetic houses such as Revlon, Dior, and Carita’, Helena Rubenstein and was chosen as “The Face” for Orlane Cosmetics for 10 years.



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Eddie Mininfield aka Eddie M

Eddie M. studied with top music professors at U.C. Berkeley’s Summer Music Program before graduating Berkeley High School in 1979.   

His first professional tour was, “Purple Rain” with Prince and Sheila E.; and Eddie’s first recording was withPrince – “Around the World in a Day”.

Since the early 1980’s, Eddie has toured/performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Eric Benét, Teena Marie, Wayman Tisdale and Acoustic Alchemy.

More recently, Eddie has toured and performed with contemporary Christian recording artists such as Yolanda Adams and Martha Munizzi.