New Zealand-born Dave Worsley is a broadcaster, PR guy, media manager, sponsorship manager, journalist and babysitter of athletes and corporates.

Having lived in the United States, Australia, Middle East and travelled to many different countries all in the name of ‘work’ he believes there’s still places to see and things to do wherever he goes.

Dave is currently in New York for the US Open tennis and has covered close to 35 Grand Slams as well as about eight golfing major and worked for the ATP (the men’s tennis tour). He’s been heavily involved in basketball from the world junior basketball champs to the Harlem Globetrotters as well as New Zealand’s notable national rugby team, the All Blacks.

He’s also worked in music radio in the past including a nationwide show called ‘love songs til midnight’.

Michelle Walling is a transformational speaker, writer, webmaster, radio show host, and video blogger. After her spiritual awakening in 2010, Michelle started her public career as a spiritual, metaphysical, and esoteric contributing writer for In5d.com and bodymindsoulspirit.com in 2013. Michelle describes her awakening path as a fast track to enlightenment, as she was determined to uncover the truth about who she is and what her life purpose is. After studying hundreds of books, attending many seminars, having many psychic and astrology readings, and spending much of her time "going within", she is very clear about her mission to help others. She accomplishes her goals by offering private sessions as well as speaking at conferences and seminars. Michelle also reaches thousands of people through her writing, radio shows, and videos. She became a Certified Holistic Life Coach in 2014. Michelle is the webmaster for six websites and is a contributing writer for In5d and BodyMindSoulSpirit. Ultimately, Michelle enjoys helping people find the answers to all of their questions by sharing her personal experience and by helping others "go within".

THE MCMAINS BROTHERS (JIM, MOOSE & MICK)

The McMains Brothers, (Moose and Jim, who are twins) are sons of Philip D. McMains and Helen Muir Ware.

Moose and Jim had a band in Paris that was signed to CBS in France, known as Les Irresistibles when they were just 16.  On of their hit songs was “My Year In a Day.” Later, together with their younger brother Mick, they have been singing and playing together in various bands of various names.

The currently write songs and sing under their real name, The McMains Brothers.

Mick was born in Washington D.C. and immediately moved to Vietnam where he spent his baby years. Then it was off to Europe, 2 years in Vienna followed by 5 years in Paris. It was in Paris that Mick began a life long study of music having the good fortune to take piano lessons from Russian-born Madame Friedenson who herself was a protégé of the great Nadia Boulanger. After his dad retired from the USIS (information gathering), the family moved to Southern California where his older brothers – both excellent musicians – were at USC. It was in SoCal that Mick started playing the guitar in earnest, finding an excellent teacher in Long Beach by the name of Horace Hatchett. Hatchett had studied with the legend Charlie Christian.

Mick has Co-Produced 2 startling CDs for the art ensemble known as dj monkey. Acting also came natural to Mick. He can be seen in the horror classic Hard Rock Zombies. He’s the piano-playing Zombie on the left. Mick has played on all the main stages in and around Los Angeles, also touring Europe as a bassist for punk rock band The Generators. A 2-year stint as lead singer for Earl Slick’s NYC brought Mick into the heights of rock royalty sharing the stage with luminaries like Joe Walsh (Eagles), Ray Manzarek (Doors) Earl Slick (Bowie)… and later he was found touring Japan and the Pacific Northwest with 80’s power-pop icon John Wicks of The Records.

Contact info:

Email: mick@mickmcmains.com

ELLIE LAKS

Ellie is the Founder of The Gentle Barn. She is responsible for the daily care of the animals and programs at The Gentle Barn and has been since The Gentle Barn’s inception in 1999. Ellie is the face of The Gentle Barn and manages daily posts on Facebook, twitter and the Blog. Ellie is also the Educational Outreach Director working with hundreds of inner-city, at-risk and special needs children each year and has directly rescued, cared for and supported thousands of animals that would otherwise have been killed. Ellie has dedicated her life to being the voice of the voiceless.

Ellie began her career working with special needs children and spaying and neutering and releasing feral cats in the alleys of Los Angeles. She started a dog training, walking, boarding and grooming business, that she used as a means to rescue animals from being put down at the animal shelters in Los Angeles. Ellie rescued and worked with about 500 dogs and cats before founding The Gentle Barn. Ellie is also a professional animal trainer and specializes in working with severely abused and mistrusting dogs.

The Gentle Barn is now home to over 170 animals in Santa Clarita, California, who Ellie has healed, along with twelve staff members, about a thousand volunteers and her husband Jay Weiner who runs The Gentle Barn with her. Once healed and happy, the animals help Ellie and Jay heal at-risk, inner-city and special needs children, who have the same stories as the animals. Ellie and Jay live on the property together, with their 3 children. Together they get to rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of animals each year and get to see miracles connecting animals and children every day. Ellie attended California State University, Northridge, specializing in childhood development.

“There is nothing more fulfilling to me than looking into the eyes of animals and children, who have no chance, telling them with certainty that they will be ok and then watching them go through the healing and growing process and coming out the other side and watching them become ambassadors helping others who are in their old shoes. It is what I live for each and every day.”

JAY WEINER

Co-Founder of The Gentle Barn

George Neo Short Biography July 2014 1978

RMIT graduate of Engineering (with distinction) launched a roller-coaster electronics design career with spectacular business success followed by a devastating court battle after George discovered the corruptive greed of his partners. George practiced Control, Discipline, Forbearance, & Timing, dealing with these mongrels means you can handle anyone. George now teaches these Shaman-Sorcerer disciplines as the ultimate Quest for Freedom.

Complex electronic design paralleled George’s intense yoga practice yielding immense boosts of personal energy & power. Compared to biological processes, technology seemed lame & redundant. He decided to quit a much-loved 26-year career, & just two days later, the Universe agreed with a redundancy notice – the entire office of engineers, physicists & administrators thought he was nuts as they had all lost their jobs while he had a huge smile on his face.

Magpie House Victoria established 2004 with Yogaplex Yoga School & Spiritual Cinema, therapists & world-class events, see www.magpiehouse.com.au .

Major campaigns launched on Chemtrails, Fluoridated Water, Pharmaceuticals, Fracking, & the Smart Grid with engineering expertise. In 2007, the wider Magpie House community decided Intentional Community was urgent. Fear collapsed the group, but rather than waste the intense joyful research a magnificent Tablelands 701 hectares was purchased. The Highly Evolved Being model derived from often painful primitive Human Nature interactions, with an offering to those prepared to acknowledge the highest of teachings & practice.

Namaste, George Neo, 20th July 2014

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George & Christine Neo 03 9752 5838 Magpie House Wholistic Centre 48 Main St Upwey Victoria Yogaplex Yoga School

I have to admit…there are a couple of important life concepts that took me awhile to understand.  First, many of the things we encounter in our lives are not always what they initially appear to be.  And second, discovering the truth about something doesn’t always happen quickly or easily.  Based on personal experience, and many years of observation, these two concepts seem to apply equally to things out in the world as well as people and situations close to home.  Understanding these concepts has played a big part in my growth as an individual and as an educator. 

After graduating from college with a degree in psychology – with little hope of getting a paying job – I supported myself and my family by working as a carpenter in the construction industry. For the most part, I enjoyed the work I was doing, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had another “true calling”.  Over time, I began to notice that in my daily interactions with the world of commerce there were many inconsistencies and contradictions. Eventually, I found myself drawn to studying the history, origins and foundational concepts related to commerce.  I began to understand that the commercial world we deal with every day is often not what it appears to be.  And like many things in life that take time and effort to fully understand, at a certain point it became clear to me that my life’s work would focus on helping other people understand the truth about how commerce really works. 

With humble beginnings performing soulful renditions of “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog” on the school playground, Michael Wansley developed an affinity for music at an early age, performing wherever he could for anyone who would listen. As he worked towards his degree in music education, the newly nicknamed “Wanz” started his first band, Central Connection, eventually performing as a savvy stage man in groups such as The Ghetto Monks and Life Ring — soon sharing the stage with artists like Joe Williams, Bobby McFerrin, and Dizzy Gillepsie.

It was only a matter of time before Wanz grabbed the national spotlight.

Last summer, rising hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis recruited Wanz for a hook on their song about shopping for second-hand clothes, a humble and forward-thinking track against the traditionally flashy hip-hop status quo. Partly thanks to Wanz’s unforgettable hook, “Thrift Shop” quickly climbed the Billboard charts before landing at number one and holding that spot for six weeks total, certifying the single as six-times platinum in the United States.

Wanz now tours the world with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, charming fans from all walks of life with his captivating vocals and unparalleled stage presence. Recent performances include Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, Ellen, and festivals such as South by Southwest and Bonnaroo, among others.

Currently, Wanz is putting the final touches on a solo EP, which is due out this summer. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Teddy Pendergrass and Bill Withers, Wanz blends pensive lyrics with tight, soulful grooves on his debut solo effort, producing a fresh sound that will capture your ears and stimulate your mind

Marguerite Telford serves as the Director of Communications for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), an independent, non-partisan immigration research institute located in Washington, DC. Ms. Telford is responsible for media relations and the coordination of special media events. She shares her expertise on immigration policy with television and radio networks as well as visiting groups. Prior to joining the Center, Ms. Telford spent over 20 years in various public relations, international affairs, and legal roles. Most recently, she served as the Director of Communications and Marketing at Prison Fellowship International, a non-profit organization which operates in over 120 countries. She has lived and worked in the United States, Canada, France and the U.K., and has written on prison reform for a variety of media outlets and publications, including Notre Dame Law School's Journal of Legislation.

Ms. Telford earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and French from Dickinson College. She received her law degree from George Mason University.