Jacques Roy has 27 years of service with the Stamford Fire Department and 13 years as a Captain. He is a coordinator for the Stamford Fire Department Peer Support Team and a member of the CT Firefighter Peer Support Network.
Dawn Roy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and is a certified Mental Health First aid instructor.
Dawn has a background in assisting Public Safety First Responders, having provided trauma treatment using EMDR and other related evidenced-based treatment modalities following numerous traumatic events. Earning the respect of these first responders who are generally hesitant to seek help, Dawn is well versed with the sensitive nature of emergency services work.
Dawn currently maintains a private clinical practice in Fairfield, CT, and is also a member of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team, Inc. a team of licensed, seasoned trauma therapists trained in EMDR and disaster response.
Lions of Lyra is a 2-piece American Upbeat healing medicine music band that hails form California. The band formed in 2020 based on a collection of healing, spirit connecting, love activating, and sacred music. The band members, who met at an upscale bar in Beverly Hills, just couldn’t get enough Nessie Gomes, Danit, and Rising Appalachia. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses beautiful conscious music that ignites your soul and uplifts your spirit. Debbi Dachinger, Lions of Lyra’s singer, is a graduate of USC theatre arts with a background in Broadway musicals, while Rob Rowe is a classically trained guitarist and graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Their music is intended to induce a heart-and-mind-opening journey. Debbi sings in multiple languages, including Lakota, Spanish, French, and English. Their music will make you want to groove with the uplifting beats and conscious lyrics that get you moving and flowing.
Now hailed as receiving the ‘Award for the best at using music for sound healing, party goers and ceremony participants to go deepest on their journey and taking them closer to Source.’
Dr. Paul Wichansky is a leading motivational speaker who has shared his story with over one million youth, parents, educators, and other professionals during the past 40 years. His presentations inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity with topics such as diversity, anti-bullying, overcoming adversity, disability acceptance, and leadership. Starting his speaking career at 10 years old, his experiences are a testament to the enduring power of love, perseverance, and resilience.
A former special needs child born with cerebral palsy, he has transformed challenges into unique opportunities for self-improvement, and shows to others, by example, how they can also do the same. We then harness the courage and confidence to leap over some of the most overwhelming hurdles that life throws at us.
Author “How to be a Better Procrastinator”, Organizational consultant.
Healthy Emmie is a plant-based nutritionist and founder of the Slim on Starch Program. She has helped thousands of people make massive changes to their lives and build a positive mindset around food and health for long-term weight loss. You can learn more at HealthyEmmie.org.
Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse
as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in *The Secret Place* (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, *Give Me a Sign*, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers’ “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. Join me December 21st at 12 Noon as I have a personal conversation with Sister spiritual healer.
Kymone Freeman is an activist / artist and co-founder of We Act Radio –Washington, DC’s independent progressive radio and television studio.
Most recently, in memory of slain community journalist, We Act Radio established the Charnice Milton Community Bookstore.
In memory of his slain business neighbor Alexander “Bundy” Mosby, We Act Radio established Bundy’s Secret Garden. The community garden and outdoor event space features a DC statehood mural, sponsored by 51 for 51, with DC luminaries such as Frederick Douglass, Petey Green, Marion Barry and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton.