Sean is President & Co-Founder of ElevationXR and is also Co-Founder & Director of Wisdome LA, North America’s pioneering immersive entertainment venue. EXR produces content and manages the programming and operations of location-based entertainment experiences around the world.  

At Wisdome Sean directed & produced a variety highly successful immersive broadcast programs featuring contemporary stars such as, Demi Lovato, SZA, Steve Aoki and Jhene Aiko. Live concert performances featuring the music and art of such classic rock acts as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Daft Punk as well as top EDM artists including, Diplo, Calvin Harris, Kascade, Gaudi, Karsh Kale. Recent production partners include top Fortune 500 companies AEG, Live Nation, HP / Intel, Google, Facebook, & Tesla.

Prior to forming EXR, Sean served as Director of The Harmony Festival and President of Pangea Music Int’l. Over his 30+ year career Sean has produced projects as top festivals & conferences including Coachella Festival, UN Rio+ 20 Summit Brazil, Earth Day SF, Voodoo Fest, Earthdance, Lightning in A Bottle, Bhakti Festival, Fest Forums & Burning Man. Sean’s produced partner activations for Fortune 500 clients including AEG, Live Nation, Verizon, Toyota, Sony, Delta Airlines, United Air & Microsoft

As a record label president and production manager Sean produced projects featuring renown luminaries as; Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker (Cream), Bill Ward & Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones), (Andy Summers) The Police) Eric Burdon (The Animals), Band From Utopia (Frank Zappa), Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Alan Holdsworth, Brand X, Gong, Michael Franti, Sheila Chandra, Deva Premal, & Krishna Das and HH The Dalai Lama.

Sean is also an in demand professional speaker, emcee & creative consultant. He has served as a keynote speaker at a variety of international gatherings including: City Scapes Global Summit (Saudi Arabia), VRLA, The Global Summit, The Global Sound Conference, The Oregon Country Faire, and Burning Man.

Raised in Corona Del Mar, California, Sean is a graduate of UCLA.  He is an accomplished writer and journalist, teacher, radio host and a former professional basketball player and seasoned global traveler to 65+ countries around the globe. Sean currently lives in Venice Beach, California.

Lisa Ritchie moved to Los Angeles in 2015. She had the opportunity to build an incredible network of residencies around the Southbay and continues to gain traction within her online communities. Recently, she released her latest album, “Landlines” in August 2023.

Peppino D’Agostino stands as one of the world’s most innovative and respected acoustic guitarists, renowned for his expressive playing, masterful compositions, and cross-cultural collaborations. A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made a profound international impact since arriving in America 40 years ago, captivating audiences with his artistry and relentless creative curiosity.

A Remarkable Musical Journey
D’Agostino’s journey began in Italy, but it was in the United States that he solidified his status as a visionary acoustic guitarist. His creative versatility has earned him global acclaim: in 2017, Guitar Player named him one of the “50 transcendent guitar superheroes of all time.” His landmark CD “Every Step of The Way” was awarded the Bronze Medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time by Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s People’s Choice Awards. His signature Seagull acoustic guitar has also been celebrated as one of Guitar Player’s ten best signature guitars, underscoring his influence on musicians and audiences alike.

To date, Peppino has recorded 19 albums and performed in more than 35 countries, gracing prestigious concert halls and international festivals. His stage collaborations include living legends such as Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, Roland Dyens, and David Tanenbaum, demonstrating a creative generosity and musical breadth that is rare in the industry.

Master Educator and Composer
Beyond performance, D’Agostino’s passion for sharing knowledge has made him a sought-after educator and composer. He leads guitar workshops, master classes, and seminars worldwide, and his instructional methods and original compositions have been published by Truefire, Alfred Publishing, Hal Leonard, and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Books. His artistry and technical skill continue to inspire students at all levels, nurturing the next generation of acoustic guitarists.

Artistry in Service of Healing
D’Agostino’s most recent work demonstrates the healing potential of music on both a personal and collective level. His involvement in the “Calm the Storm” project with Dr. Barbara Minton is a testament to his commitment to using music as a tool for well-being. The project is informed by neurobiology and seeks to support parasympathetic activation and alleviate stress, with D’Agostino’s soulful guitar creating spaces of gentle transformation. Inspired by a desire to help chronic pain sufferers and individuals faced with anxiety and isolation, Peppino has channeled a lifetime of musical mastery and compassion into this therapeutic artistic collaboration, designed to be a companion for emotional repair and self-connection.

Speaking about his work, renowned guitarist Leo Kottke praised D’Agostino: “Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces. He’s one of my favorite composers for this cranky instrument. Plus, he’s a tone player. I love his sound… gets the resin and the wood.” Acoustic Guitar Magazine notes his place as “one of the most capable composers among fingerstyle guitarists.”

A Visionary for Musical Wellness
Peppino D’Agostino’s artistry transcends genres, cultures, and continents. As an artist deeply committed to the healing power of music, he continues to inspire both the mind and the heart—contributing his signature sound and spirit to projects like “Calm the Storm” and beyond.

Barbara A. Minton, PhD, is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music, drawing on both rigorous scientific expertise and profound personal devotion.

Educational and Professional Background
Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhDs in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. Demonstrating her deep commitment to brain science, she is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).

Her diverse career includes private clinical practice in Boise, Idaho, serving as Mental Health Education Coordinator for the State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services, and as Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Southeast. These roles have allowed her to cultivate expertise not just in psychological assessment and neurofeedback, but also in the deeply human areas of giftedness and hypnotherapy.

Thought Leader in Neuroscience and Healing
Dr. Minton’s approach is uniquely rooted in science and soul. She draws on cutting-edge neurobiological principles to compose and curate music that activates key regulatory systems in the brain, supporting parasympathetic activation, reducing stress, and fostering deep calm. Her musical projects are informed by EEG analysis and sophisticated biofeedback, highlighting measurable impacts on brain networks. Her expertise is widely recognized—in recent years, she has presented at international conferences, including the Biofeedback Federation of Europe and The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, and contributed to major reference works on quantitative EEG and neuromodulation.

But Dr. Minton’s artistry carries something transcendent: a quietly transformative and loving energy, arising from collaborations with world-class musician Peppino D’Agostino. Her music offers listeners a sacred pause and a place to return to themselves, aiming to create profound spaces for healing, restoration, and self-connection—especially vital in today’s culture of anxiety and overstimulation.

Community Engagement & Workshops
Beyond her clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Minton is a passionate educator and workshop leader. She crafts transformative experiences—such as “Awaken Your Authentic Self” retreats and Neuroscience Informed Music workshops—inviting participants of all backgrounds to explore music as a tool for enhanced mental health, brain optimization, and emotional well-being. Through visualizations, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback, she guides groups toward self-discovery, empowerment, and joy.

A Vision for Wholeness
Whether supporting clients through neurofeedback, presenting groundbreaking brain research, or inspiring audiences through music, Dr. Minton’s work is a testament to the healing potential of integrating science, creativity, and compassion. The album “Calm the Storm” embodies her mission: to provide a gentle, spacious, and deeply personal invitation to rest, emotional repair, and wholeness.

Hi, I’m Deana, a mom, psychotherapist and educator. I write fun and relatable children’s books that help children (and adults) explore their emotions and feelings through endearing stories that make emotional intelligence (EI) fun and natural. The Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers is a book series based on Bella, my real-life therapy horse, and her friend, Bird, the cheeky barn swallow. Through their adventures, they help children navigate big emotions and feelings. Bella and Bird equip children with simple tools and exercises they can use at any time to build their social and emotional intelligence.
Deana Plaskon is an educator and mental health expert whose work guides and equips children (and adults) with social and emotional knowledge and tools to help them live healthier lives through relatable, enchanting children’s books. With a PhD in Education specializing in human behavior, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s in Arts specializing in Teaching and Learning with Technology, Deana has a uniquely informed, yet fun-loving approach to children’s books. Her series, Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers, is inspired by her real-life therapy horse Bella, and her friend Bird–the not-so-common barn swallow.

Imbued with Bella’s calm, wise presence and Bird’s cheeky humor, these delightfully empowering children’s books are designed to entertain and inspire children ages 5-10, and the adults who care for them. These books combine three important elements: engaging, relatable stories; emotional intelligence and literacy exploration; and vetted therapeutic tools by validating the big emotions and feelings of childhood while giving children powerful, practical tools to succeed.

Each book in the series explores a single primary emotion (like anger or sadness) through the lens of a child’s story. Bella and Bird act as gentle, fun guides to help the child feel seen and heard, while also providing them with age-appropriate psychology-backed tools to process their emotions and communicate more effectively.

Deana’s experience as a mom, therapist, and educator has deeply informed her work in this unique emotional intelligence series that combines truly enchanting storytelling with humor and useful tools–a rarity in children’s literature.

In addition to her decades of expertise, Deana is also a speaker who loves sharing the latest research, methods, and insights in education and mental health with audiences nationwide. With focus areas in child psychology, equine and talk therapy, bullying, resiliency, motivation, and emotional intelligence, she is a uniquely informed speaker, author, and expert.

R. Daniel Schonbuch, MA (Leadership), LMFT, is a highly respected therapist, life coach, business consultant, entrepreneur, and owner of the Torah Psychology School of Coaching and Counseling and MyTalkPlace.com. He specializes in combining Torah-based principles with contemporary psychological methods to promote emotional well-being and personal growth. He is also certified as an Intelligent Leadership Coach with John Mattone Global Inc.©. John Mattone was Steve Jobs' coach and internationally acclaimed business consultant.

Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, LMFT is the author of 4 books on therapy including: At Risk, Never Beyond Reach (on teens at risk), Think Good and It Will be Good: Spiritually-Based Therapy Inspired by Viktor Frankl and Jewish Wisdom, and Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Meaning and Emotional Wellness.

Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) is a renowned psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples and families. He rapidly helps people
recover from trauma, sexual Abuse, Pain (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS), improve their Marriage and Intimacy (Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy), overcome Codependence/Narcissism/Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT), reduce Anxiety/OCD/Depression (CBT), overcome Internet/Sexual Addictions (Patrick Carnes) and Meaning with Logotherapy (Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning).

A former college athlete with a passion for all things competitive and a heart for healthcare, Stacy graduated from nursing school with an RN BSN, which launched her career in the medical device industry. 15 years of experience led to becoming the principal owner of Case Medical Inc. and managing partner of Innov8ortho.

Stacy’s medical industry expertise allows her to work alongside some of the most notable surgeons in the country — those who provide care to elite athletes. She began to recognize the need to reform the flow of patient data by formalizing valuable second opinions provided by surgeons practicing at this elite level.

Stacy believes Sideline Surgeons will provide a significant and positive impact on healthcare outcomes for injured athletes from the highest echelons of amateur, collegiate and elite professional sport.

Marc H. Morial is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.

As a Louisiana State Senator (1992–94), Morial was Chairman of the Educational Institution Subcommittee and a member of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.

Morial was Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana (1994-2002). He was the youngest Mayor of New Orleans in 50 years and at the time was one of the youngest mayors of any major American city. Mayor Morial led New Orleans’ renaissance and left office with a 70% approval rating.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and African American Studies, he also holds a law degree from Georgetown University.