HI, I’M CHRISTA MAYFIELD.

I’ve always been mission-driven and people-centered. Nothing gets my heart on board like righting injustice and being in the middle of change. Maybe you resonate? The drive to do something that matters. The comfortability in crisis. The draw to those that need you. All beautiful, noble and helpful traits. And yet, something was missing…
I worked in the anti-human trafficking field for over seven years. I dove in to the plate-spinning, job-juggling, multiple-hat wearing pressure of small non-profit life. After several years, I took my first steps into direct client care. Immersed in the struggles and crises my clients faced, I developed constant, low-lying, unaddressed stress, interspersed with moments of intense panic, resulting in a subsequent severe decline in health. Alongside the physical ailments, I also experienced symptoms of secondary-trauma, depression, anxiety and compassion fatigue. I was numb, lonely - soul-tired. I had so much passion. I was doing work that mattered with people I cared about. So why did I feel so stuck? So depressed, resentful and exhausted? My short dive into the world of client support also afforded me an even closer look into the daily lives and struggles of other direct service providers. I saw firsthand the toll the work took on their quality of life and the quality of care they were able to provide.

Part of my personality has me always asking, “Isn’t there a better way?” I started doing a lot of soul searching, along with a lot of research. I was seeking a fresh perspective, clear direction on how to create a life for myself that was full of the joy, beauty and peace I so desperately wanted for my clients.

Ready for something new and different, I decided to pursue a long held passion for health and wellness. In 2020, I graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a Certified Health Coach. After learning a deeply holistic view of health from a host of some of the most prestigious doctors and wellness professionals in the world, a vision for a unique opportunity began to form as I saw a place to merge these two fields - providing care for the caregivers.

My respect for social workers, therapists, case workers, law enforcement, advocates and non-profit staff runs deep. Professionals from numerous disciplines work tirelessly to provide excellent service to their clients to support them through horrific stories of suffering. Usually, this work takes place through linearly constructed “continuums of care” that focus solely on the clients’ progress. While service providers devote their hours, energy and emotion to their clients, it is my belief that someone needs to be equally devoted to them. Someone who will show them compassion, hold space for them and invest in their wellbeing.

I aim to come alongside individuals and organizations embedded in the work of social justice to offer space, education, resources and support, mirroring back the compassion, safety and courage so freely shared with clients. Through a trauma-informed lens of holistic health, lifestyle wellness and stress navigation, I hope to bolster helping professionals to sustain the good they feel and the good they do so that they can serve well and be well.

Author Cathy A. Corn has always loved animals and nature, which influenced her in writing her Lilith & the Faeries series, adult paranormal romantic suspense. 

Lilith's life blossoms with romance and adventure when she signs on to help the faeries.

Cathy's new children's novels, the Lilly & Sophie Fairy Adventure series, are yet to be published. Lilly’s becoming a wizard, led by her pet rabbit Sophie, and is destined to help unite the human and faery races with the help of faery co-walker Daisy.

Cathy lives in Pittsburgh with husband Alan and critters Cato and Cleo, retired from her work as an RN in Critical Care Units, and retired from massage and energy work as a Reiki Master and craniosacral therapist. 

She agrees with Donna Eden of Eden Energy Method, and other healers, that diseases can be healed, even those considered incurable. Cathy considers herself to be a healing geek, fascinated by all forms of healing.

She believes the faeries can help you transform your life. 

For her monthly newsletter with free books, healing tips, and news of the faery folk, and to sign up for a FREE BOOK of short stories, TALES OF THE WILD & SELDOM SEEN, visit www.CathyACornAuthor.com. 

And don't forget to go outside and have fun with the faeries!

Karen has been in real estate for over 40 years and has done an average of 110 transactions annually and is consistently recognized as one of the top realtors in the DMV! In addition to being featured as a guest lecturer and trainer for numerous real estate brokerages in the area and The University of Maryland, Karen was a Technical Adviser/Featured Guest on the HGTV series, Get it Sold and Sleep on It.  She was also a guest on WETA's If You Lived Here.

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Bernadette Wulf is a visionary artist, writer, Reiki Master and director of Faehallows School of Magic. 

She invites you to step into the New Earth reality now — where effortless prosperity and thriving in harmony with all life is the new normal. 

Bernadette is passionate about living a magical life, protecting the environment, whole plant foods nutrition, organic gardening and helping people activate the templates of the New Earth through connecting with the faery realm. 

She has decades of experience teaching Celtic faery magic and Arthurian lore in her written courses and online guided shamanic journey workshops. 

Bernadette is also a plant-based health coach and intuitive energy healer.

Bernadette’s Free Gifts Page: https://www.wulfworks.com/magical-free-gifts/

Link to her magic school: https://www.celticmysteryschool.com/

More about faeries: https://www.fairysource.com/

More about whole plant foods nutrition: https://www.plantbasedvegancoach.com/

Haywood Galbreath, the groundbreaking photojournalist, actor, motivational speaker, media, and human rights advocate, has had a profound impact on the representation of people of color in the media. Born in Mayfield, Kentucky in 1956, Haywood recognized at a young age the power of media in shaping public perception. He made it his mission to combat the negative images of Black people by becoming a photojournalist, actor, and stuntman.

Throughout his career, Haywood has challenged the mainstream media's coverage of African Americans and demanded more impartial and fair representation. His efforts led to positive stories and photographs of African Americans being printed in major newspapers, and he became a role model for positive editorial content involving people of color.

Haywood has an influence extended beyond the media industry. He became the personal photographer, bodyguard, and assistant to Philip Michael Thomas of Miami Vice Fame, and he spoke out against the use of white stunt performers for Black actors and actresses. His actions opened doors for other African American stunt performers and photographers.

In 1993, Haywood made history by challenging the system of photo pools, which traditionally excluded Black-owned news organizations. He successfully fought for the inclusion of his Black-owned news and photo gathering organization in the coverage of the Simpson murder trial, capturing two of the most memorable images of the entire trial. His work during the trial, where he shot over eighteen thousand images, is considered one of the greatest documentation of a major event by an individual photojournalist in the 20th century.

Haywoods dedication to equality and access in the media industry continued throughout his career. He established the Minority Photo and Journalism Institute  in 2004 to teach young kids of color photojournalism, photography, and broadcasting, providing them with a positive outlet for their talents. 

Haywoods professional achievements include being the first African American-owned computerized news photo service agency, the first to use digital cameras, and the first to have permanent credentials and participate in a court case photo pool. He has covered major events such as the Emmy's, Breeders' Cup horse race, and Super Bowl, and has served as an official photographer for Presidents Barack Obama, George Bush Jr., William Clinton, George Bush Sr., and Ronald Reagan.

Haywood Galbreaths impact on the media industry and his advocacy for equal access and representation have made him a trailblazer and a role model for aspiring photojournalists and media professionals. His dedication to capturing the truth and promoting positive images of people of color has left a lasting legacy in the field of journalism.

Special Note: Even though Minority Photo and Journalism Institute was established to help young underprivileged kids of color Haywood turns to no child away or any individual seeking a positive outlet for their talents or has a desire to learn the rewarding hobby and profession of photography.

Haywoods career has been spent working for the rights of media access for all qualified media organization, especially minority owned media organizations that are often denied the privilege to cover events about minorities. He also is an advocate for the underprivileged and underrepresented of aspiring photojournalists in America.

Other professional highlights and awards of Haywood include

Samira Kazemeni is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for producing over 300 events through her company, Samiras Network. She has an outstanding track record of success and is celebrated for her visionary leadership, particularly in the creation of the Luxury Viewing Gala, one of the biggest events in Los Angeles during the night of the Oscars.

In addition to being a successful business network, Samiras Network is a total solution provider for all marketing, sales, and public relation projects. The network started as an award-winning international variety talk show hosted and produced by Samira herself in 2017. The show features an impressive assortment of guests and entertainment personalities, including celebrity and royalty interviews, health and beauty products, technology advancements, fashion shows, live demonstrations, and coverage of Hollywood Red Carpets, Charity Events, and recently live cooking shows.

Samiras Network TV shows are recorded and broadcasted in Los Angeles, the center of the entertainment and film industry. The company's mission is to guide and encourage viewers to reach their best and higher level of lifestyle by bettering themselves and helping others.

Samira is also the President of Samira Gem Creations, a custom jewelry design business that specializes in creating unique pieces for high-end gatherings, fashion shows, TV, and red-carpet events. Samira comes from a family of jewelers, with three generations of experience in the business.

As an advocate for alternative medicine, Samira recently launched Ultra CBD USA, a line of edible CBD oil products. Her motivation to create this line came from being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer (Angio Sarcoma) in 2018 and losing her mother to cervical cancer. Samira believes that CBD oil can be a great alternative medicine for cancer patients and has dedicated herself to creating products that can help others.

Samira is also the founder of the New Millionaires Club, which aims to empower young entrepreneurs to achieve success in the business world. Through the club, Samira provides mentorship and guidance to young professionals to help them grow and develop in their careers.

To find out more about Samira Kazemeni and her work, visit her social media profiles, websites, LinkedIn page, or IMDB page.

Puma Fredy Quispe Singona was trained by his grandfather, Don Maximo, in the mastery of Andean ceremonies and rituals. As a spiritual leader both in his own community of Chinchero, Peru, and in international gatherings and spiritual journeys, he has a passion for the teachings of his people and a profound respect for the global awakening of human consciousness. He has attended and facilitated numerous international gatherings of spiritual leaders and young leaders, is recognized globally as a holder of ancient lineage and wisdom with the power to inspire people in his special heartfelt way to connect with. Puma works with youth groups and has a natural ability to connect with ancestral Spirits, Cosmic forces, and natural elementals that assist him in his global healing path. As tour guide to the natural wonders and sacred sites of Peru and the Quechua world, he has deep reverence for the traditions and values of the ancient Andean cultures.

Dr. Conn is a former police officer, as well as the daughter and wife of police officers, and currently works as a Licensed Psychologist, specializing in first responder stress, trauma, and resilience. She supports first responder agencies with peer support, and mental health training. She contributes her expertise to national policy development relating to peer support and clinician cultural competency. She has presented widely to first responders, sharing wisdom gained from her police experience, her research, and her therapy practice. She is the author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel. 
Craig is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in OR and WA. His clinical training is crisis and trauma focused. Craig did 7 seasons in wildland on handcrews, rappel and short-haul crews throughout the PNW with an additional 5 years as a volunteer with 3 years as a resident for a rural district outside of Kennewick, WA. Craig merged firefighting and mental health as he rode along with Spokane Fire Department as a ‘co-deployed’ first responder. In that role, he got a strong sense of the increasing level of difficulty some of the calls entail as he responded alongside a Spokane Fire paramedic to try to resolve emergency behavioral health calls.