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Guest Biography:

Larry Freeland served in Vietnam with the 101st  Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and CH-47 helicopter pilot.  He has been a banker, financial consultant, and College Instructor in Management and Leadership Development. He is now retired and living in North Georgia. He enjoys fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis, volunteering for Veterans events, driving his Corvette, and writing books…

#1 Amazon Best-selling Author Pens Critically-Acclaimed, War-Themed Historical Novels That Are Inspired By His Heroic Vietnam Helicopter Days & His Family Of Veterans

When Larry Freeland served as a decorated helicopter pilot and an infantry officer with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, he just wanted to do his job, survive the war, and return home to pick up with his life. So do the lead characters in his powerful best-selling series of war-set works of historical fiction.

“Wars define the lives of the men and women who fight them,” says author Larry Freeland. He should know. Not only did he serve our country, but so did his father, who was an officer in the Army Air Corps/United States Air Force during World War II, and his grandfather during world War I as a doughboy. Freeland’s books call upon the many harrowing tales that he personally survived – or heard about from his family.

His newest book, Legacy Of Honor: The Patriarch, is about a doughboy fighting in World War I Europe. It is the follow-up to Chariots In The Sky, which is about a U.S. Army assault helicopter pilot trying to survive his tour of duty in Vietnam.

“In dedication to those who sacrificed their lives so that we can each enjoy freedom and liberty, I wrote these books so that we can appreciate the harrowing moments millions of veterans experience on the battlefield,” says Freeland.

“Each generation that serves, experiences combat in its unique way and then must cope with how our country treats its warriors during and after our wars. Veterans often struggle to survive upon returning home.”

About Chariots of the Sky: It is the final major offensive operation of the Vietnam War.
60 days for 750 helicopters to do battle. Who wants to be the last man killed in Vietnam?

Take a harrowing ride with dedicated combat helicopter pilot Captain Taylor St. James and his aircrew. Follow the Eagles, a Huey assault company with the 101st Airbornbe Division, through A Shau Valley, Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, Hue, DMZ, North Vietnam and Laos. Experience combat missions in the air, and rocket attacks and sapper in the wire on the ground.

But the North Vietnamese aren’t the only enemy. Endure an intense Army commander more interested in personal glory than the safety of his men. Add mechanical problems, bad weather, and human error--a recipe for disaster for Captain St. James and his men. This is their story.

Guest Category: Arts, Literature, Education, Entertainment, Mental Health
Guest Occupation: AUTHOR, SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVOR, Certified Grief Educator, a Certified Teaching Parent, Trainer, corporate Coach.
Guest Biography:


Cathie Godfrey is an AUTHOR & SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVOR, Certified Grief Educator, a Certified Teaching Parent, Trainer, corporate Coach. 

It is predicted there will be 1m+ suicides this year, which impacts so many family and loved ones when a life is unexpectedly and suddenly lost. In her book "Your Suicide Didn’t Kill Me; Choosing to Live and Love Again After Loss" she offers hope and understanding to fellow survivors. Cathie bravely recounts her raw and healing journey through grief and choosing to love again. The thoughts, lessons, and stories she tells could come only from someone with firsthand experience. 

With a diploma in Social Work and over twenty five years of experience working with youth, including those who were suicidal, Cathie never believed that her husband of fifteen years would take his own life. In her book, she shares her experiences with candor and an open heart, intending to help others move through their own grief and healing process. 

Cathie is a Certified Grief Educator, a Certified Teaching Parent (TFA), a graduate of Leadership Calgary, a trainer and corporate coach. She considers herself a life-long learner and has taken personal development courses since 1984 when she flew to San Diego to study with Jack Canfield. Her studies have also included energetic healing techniques. 

More about Cathie and her work here:
www.yoursuicidedidntkillme.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathie-godfrey/

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Level 3 QHHT Practitioner
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Before I found QHHT, as a lifecoach I had constantly been looking for the best and fastest method to assist my clients in achieving healing and finding access to their best possible self, to their true essence. I am very happy to have finally achieved my goal. And I am in awe when I watch miracles unfolding in my sessions.
Whether you’re seeking to overcome a particularly stressful or difficult emotional period in your life, such as illness or loss, or need clarity to move onwards to new ventures and paths, I am here to accompany you on your new journey.
It is a great pleasure to offer my services to you in Austria, very close to the lovely city of Vienna. Sessions can be done both in German and English.

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual, Meditation, Psychic & Intuitive
Guest Occupation: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN)
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Heather is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN), subject matter expert, and technical writer at Nutrisense, with a master's degree in nutrition science from Bastyr University. She has been working in the field of nutrition—including nutrition research, education, medical writing, and clinical integrative and functional nutrition—for over 15 years. With a specialty in neuroendocrinology, she works with many people who experience conditions such as autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other disorders of central sensitivity (CSS), as well as women's health concerns related to issues such as PCOS. Heather believes in a deeply customized approach to discovering what works for each person and encourages creative and sustainable changes that enable long-term success.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Science, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Producer, executive producer, first AD for action films, filmmaker consultant, Founder-CEO of Heart of Hollywood Magazine
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Giovanna is the founder of Heart Of Hollywood Motion Pictures and Heart Of Hollywood Magazine. She has been a producer, executive producer, first AD for action films, and filmmaker consultant. She has appeared in newspapers, television shows and podcasts around the world.

She was featured on the cover of London’s Soul Central Magazine and has been recognized by the City of Los Angeles for her leadership as a film producer, consultant, business strategist and businesswoman. Giovanna is also the screenwriter behind TV series “Hollywood Or Bust”.

Her ability to organize, problem-solve and direct teams eventually led her to establish her own entertainment companies, Heart Of Hollywood Motion Pictures and Heart Of Hollywood Magazine, both based in Los Angeles, U.S.
 
These companies offer production and publishing services for those working in the entertainment industry or related fields and have a growing networking platform for talented professionals working in every aspect of the entertainment industry.

“Art has no gender or country.” - Giovanna
Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Kids & Family, Society and Culture, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Former LEO, Author, Motivational Speaker
Guest Biography:

Chad M. Bruckner is an author and motivational speaker from Allentown, PA. Chad served 13 years in Law Enforcement and 8 years in the U.S. Army Infantry. Chad was promoted to Sergeant at 20 and led combat missions in Iraq. Chad is a passionate advocate for veterans and police officers. Chad’s mission is to inspire and empower first responders and veterans to reach their full potential. Chad has developed training programs in wellness, leadership and resiliency; and publicly speaks on these issues. Chad is guided by his Faith and Core Values and has dedicated his life to serving others. Chad holds a Master’s Degree in Digital Forensics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Chad is married to the love of his life, Kristen, and they have 3 children. Chad loves Philly sports, music and film. Connect with Chad on socials!

Guest Category: News, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help, Inspirational, Motivational, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Guest Biography:

Michael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. Dr. McFaul also is as an International Affairs Analyst for NBC News and a columnist for The Washington Post. He served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012), and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014).

He has authored several books, most recently the New York Times bestseller From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia. Earlier books include Advancing Democracy Abroad: Why We Should, How We Can; Transitions To Democracy: A Comparative Perspective (eds. with Kathryn Stoner); Power and Purpose: American Policy toward Russia after the Cold War (with James Goldgeier); and Russia’s Unfinished Revolution: Political Change from Gorbachev to Putin. He is currently writing a book called Autocrats versus Democrats: Lessons from the Cold War for Competing with China and Russia Today.

He teaches courses on great power relations, democratization, comparative foreign policy decision-making, and revolutions.

Dr. McFaul was born and raised in Montana. He received his B.A. in International Relations and Slavic Languages and his M.A. in Soviet and East European Studies from Stanford University in 1986. As a Rhodes Scholar, he completed his D. Phil. In International Relations at Oxford University in 1991. His DPhil thesis was Southern African Liberation and Great Power Intervention: Towards a Theory of Revolution in an International Context.

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, entertainer, author, teacher
Guest Biography:

Multiple award-winning singer songwriter, entertainer, author, and teacher, to name a few.  John Michael Ferrari writes emotional storytelling cross-genre songs about life’s experiences with touches of sophistication and childlike wonder.  There is no place he would rather be than "on stage". His favorite saying is "There's never a stranger in the audience." 

 

At the end of 2022, alone, John Michael was named "Performer of the Year" at the eZWay Golden Gala 2022, his song "Masquerading in the Night" was voted "Best Song Production 2022" at the Museboat Live Channel, and John Michael was awarded “Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2022" by the Nashville Music Foundation, 

 

John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay, his music producer for over 3 decades, split their time between Nashville and their ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.  

 

John Michael Ferrari writes, arranges, and performs his original country pop crossover jazz gospel songs.  For his perceived lack of respect for musical genres, John Michael Ferrari was named “Crossover Artist of the Year” by the New Music Weekly Awards 2021.  John Michael's songs have landed on Top 40, Country, and Gospel radio charts and playlists . An example is “Paint You a Love Song,” penned for his friend's wedding, as of December 2022 is several weeks at #1 on the Country Radio Chart and the Mainstream Radio Chart on the Independent Music Network.  

 

To date, all reviews of John Michael Ferrari's songs have been 100% positive. 

 

Pepper Jay has produced three albums for John Michael Ferrari on their independent label “Cappy Records”: “My Early Life” (1994), “Be the Smile on Your Face” (2020), and “My Heart Can’t Breathe” (2022). The two recent albums were recorded at Larry Beaird Music Group, Nashville. Presently in production is their next album, a pop crossover album tentatively titled “I Keep Dreaming”.  Pepper Jay was named “Outstanding AC Music Producer of the Year” (2022) for “My Heart Can’t Breathe” by Producers Choice Honors. “Be the Smile on Your Face” was named “Triple A Album of the Year 2021” also by the Producer’s Choice Honors.

 

Also recently, New Music Weekly named John Michael Ferrari Adult Contemporary Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2022, John Michael Ferrari was voted “Fan Favorite 2022” for his song “My Heart Can’t Breathe” by the Independent Music Network, he was twice the winner of the United Kingdom Radio contest Ignition Country Radio in 2022, he was also voted “Rising Star 2021” at the eZWay Magazine Gala, was awarded “Best Peace Song” 2020 at the Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars by Art 4 Peace for his song “Like a Rock n Roll Band,” and was named Singer Songwriter of the Year 2019 at the Fame Awards.


John Michael Ferrari has been honored to have graced the covers of several magazines in the past couple of years including New Music Weekly, Hollywood Weekly Nashville, and eZWay Magazine. 

 

Trivia: John Michael Ferrari was awarded the Quilt of Valor for his military service in the United States Army.

 

Trivia: John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay are teachers and the authors of "Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer's Bible.” John Michael is also the author of “Acting with Your Eyes”.

 

For further info about their music, please visit https://johnmichaelferrari.com/

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Literature, Entertainment, Kids & Family, Music, Society and Culture, TV & Film