I was born September 23, 1942 and raised in New Jersey and New York City. In the early ‘70s I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and have been based here ever since, except for three lovely years in Boulder, CO during the early nineties.

My interests have always been eclectic and broadly scattered throughout the arts, sciences and humanities. My original career trajectory was toward Industrial Design, but after meeting the Cinema Vérité pioneers Albert Maysles, D. A. Pennebaker and Richard Leacock in the early 1960s I became their apprentice and never looked back. Following a brief, five-semester run-in with higher education at Pratt, Harvard and the New School, I began a career in independent media production (film, video, radio, photography, music production and writing) that has now spanned six decades.

Films I’ve produced or photographed have earned over two dozen international awards, notably including my short 1961 documentary SUNDAY, which was widely acknowledged as the first social-protest film of the 1960s, is part of the permanent film collection at New York's Museum of Modern Art, and was recently restored by the UCLA Film and Television archive. As of the early 2020's it is still being shown at international film festivals.

Justin Nabity, CFP® CLU®, CHFC®, is a dynamic business and financial expert who is passionately dedicated to guiding doctors, entrepreneurs, and investors on their journeys to financial independence. As a motivational speaker, educator, and coach, he has become a trusted resource for hospitals, residency and fellowship programs, and medical organizations, all striving to empower their members to unlock their fullest potential.

With an impressive career trajectory and his self-made multi-millions, Justin had the option to retire by the age of 39. Instead, he chose to pivot into business and healthcare consulting, driven by a profound desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of others. His commitment to service reflects his belief that true success is measured not just by personal achievements but by the positive influence one has on the community.

Through his work, Justin inspires individuals to redefine their financial futures and embrace their roles as leaders in their fields. His mission is to equip others with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive, fostering a culture of empowerment and purpose that resonates far beyond the numbers. Justin’s unwavering dedication to lifting others makes him not just a consultant, but a beacon of hope for those striving to create meaningful change in their lives and communities.

SHEILA SEPPI is the co-author of Cosmic Convergence: Journeys of Walk-Ins, Starseeds, and Hybrids and a soul-exchange walk-in who entered the body of a 38-year-old mother with three children, and experienced instantaneous healing from documented illnesses.

She emerged with new spiritual gifts and memories, transforming her life completely.

Sheila’s first soul experience was in the Angelic realm with the Elohim, where she was given the name Nawaila (Na-wai-la) by her original star family.

Sheila’s soul is a blend of Angelic, Pleiadian, Arcturian, Sirian-Lyran, Mantis, and Andromedan lineages, among others.

She initially entered the body as and in alignment with her Arcturian frequency but has since fully integrated her Andromedan self.

Sheila’s mission, guided by her collective known as the Yahni (Yah-knee), is to be a wayshower, helping humanity to spiritually awaken and evolve.

In 2019, Sheila published Walk-Ins: Cosmology of the Soul. She is an international speaker, event coordinator, multidimensional life coach, holographic alchemist, light language linguist, regression therapist, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual teacher.

Sheila uses higher dimensional frequencies to empower others to embrace their higher selves.

Sheila founded the Conscious Awakening Network and SpiritWay Wellness. Her goal is to help people spiritually remember who they truly are.

Yamila brings the rhythm of her native Cuba. She learned a wide variety of artistic talents from Cuba, Europe, and the United States. At a very early age she was enrolled in Cuba’s National Ballet School where she studied Classical Ballet for five years and ultimately began performing as a soloist. Following that, Yamila continued her studies at Cuban’s National School of Performing Arts where she learned music, dance, and acting graduating with honors.    

Together with her family she began a series of performing tours throughout the country. Yamila’s passion for salsa music and Cuban culture catapulted her to fame with a growing number of Cuban fans that adored her style. Soon she was recognized as a TV icon appearing on her hit shows “Para sentir amor” and “Contacto”. The shows’ successes launched her international career and she soon started touring several European countries including: France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain. While in Spain, Yamila participated in numerous televised programs as a singer, actress, and TV host. She has performed in many of Spain’s famous concert halls in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Her European tour was a success and she later traveled to several parts of South America and the Caribbean.

In 2000 Yamila moved to Miami and there, she started to perform in the famous national TV show “Sábado Gigante”, in Univision. In the same network she worked at “Caliente” and “Los Metiches” shows and she co-host the show Luna Verde, in America TV. Yamila’s experiences and talents eventually brought her to Los Angeles, working on NBC in “Kinpin” and “Southland’ series in TNT, “Criminal Minds; Beyond Borders” in CBS and “Shameless” series in Showtime and in latin shows like “Cante y Gane”, Azteca America and “De todo un poco” in Channel 22, Telemundo. She was invited to participate in the last season of the Mexican show “Super Sábado”, Azteca TV in Mexico city.

Yamila has performed at The Oscar Governor Ball where she became the first Cuban artist to perform in this important event, also she has participated at Latin Sound Series in LACMA, The Mayan, Rumba Room, The Century Club, Mama Juanas and many other famous clubs in the Los Angeles area as well as several cultural events such as the Cuban Festival, Latin American Festival, Day of Mexico Independence, among others.

From his fifth album “No alcanzan palabras para ti”, the song “Guajira” was chosen to be part of “Hidden Moon” movie’s soundtrack sharing credits with Oscar winner Luis Bacalov Yamila’s brother and music director Yalil Guerra has been nominated five times and he won a Grammy award as best contemporary classical composer. Recently, she co-produced with her brother Yalil the original soundtrack of the PBS documentary “Weekend in Havana”.

Currently, Yamila is promoting her seventh album “Havana Nights”, produced and mixed by Latin Grammy winners Yalil Guerra, Oscar Autie and Cristian Robles.

Also, she is working on many other projects like The Yamila Guerra Show, a daily podcast in Youtube live and Facebook live, her new albums that will debut soon and a new show in Las Vegas where she has signed a contract for five years.

Honeywell Research Fellow
Four technology companies founded
One successful product developed – real time video insertion system
Two books written and published
Thirty six patents issued
IEEE senior life member
ACM senior life member

1973 – 1991  Research scientist Honeywell Research Center
1988 Appointed Honeywell Research Fellow
1991  Negotiated ownership of NCL and Invocation model IP from Honeywell
1990  Founded Theseus Research to develop and exploit the IP
1992 – 1994  Consulting: developed live video insertion system: virtual ads in live TV – the yellow first down line
1996 Founded Theseus Logic to focus on NULL Convention Logic,
2001 Left Theseus Logic
2002 – 2004  Wrote Logically Determined Design – Published by Wiley 2005
2004 – 2006  Wrote Computer Science Reconsidered – Published by Wiley 2007
2006 – 2010  Pursued investment for flow graph architecture
2010  Founded Wave Semiconductor funded by Tallwood and Southern Cross
2014  Left Wave Semiconductor
2016  Realized that NULL Convention Logic is flawed
2016 Co-Founder Esperanto
2017 Left Esperanto
2017 Realized that Null Convention Logic is flawed
2018  Began re-characterizing the logic and the model
2019-2024 Wrote “Journey Through Computation: Natural and Human”

Mike Berman writes and performs original songs rooted in the folk and California folk rock traditions.

Mike’s album Ghosts, arriving in April, 2025, contains eight original tracks addressing themes such as growing up amidst gun violence, lost relationships, the dangers of looking back, and the redemption and mercy that love and music can bring to your soul. Produced by Ed Tree and with performances by Mike and outstanding Los Angeles musicians, Ghosts is a sonically and thematically rich addition to Mike’s musical library. Performances in California and in the Northeast (including the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival) are coming in 2025.

Mike’s first album Where I’m From, released in January 2023, received excellent reviews and was featured on dozens of folk radio programs across the USA and beyond. He has performed concerts and showcases at venues across Southern California, such as The Coffee Gallery, The Lost Chord, Jeweled Universe, the A-Frame, Universal Bar & Grill, Mission Tile Music, The Harp Inn, Cabin Creek Crystals, Stardust Concerts, the Cambria Center for the Arts, and many other venues, both solo and with his three-piece combo TIMBR. He has appeared at legendary venues McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Los Angeles, the Towne Crier in New York, and Club Passim in Boston. He’s also been a regular performer at on-line showcases including Bruce Swan’s Music My Mother Wouldn’t Like, Jan Seides “Any Sunday Songwriters” series, and his own Social Distance Café. He recently was awarded “Best Performance” at the Songwriters at Play competition in Solvang, California.

Where I’m From was in the top thirty on the NACC charts in January 2023. Produced by Ed Tree, the album featured performances from top musicians including pedal steel legend Jay Dee Maness, 2-time Grammy nominee Guy Davis, and LA blues diva Teresa James. Dave Franklin of Dancing About Architecture wrote that “Where I’m From is a great album… the sound of a modern-day James Taylor… country cool for the modern age.” Legendary songwriter Steve Gillette commented that Mike’s songs “uphold the tradition and are evidence that the California sound is in good hands.” Songwriter Rob Waller, founder of “I See Hawks in LA”, says that “Mike’s songs carry a depth and humanity that stick with you.”

Mike is a veteran musician, having performed in the 80’s with the Hudson River Sloop Singers (associated with Pete Seeger) as well as in his duo The Rusty Lock String Band, including festival gigs at the New Jersey Folk Festival and the Raritan River Festival. After a long layoff to raise a family and build a career as a university administrator and information technology expert, he has dived head-first in songwriting in the last few years. His songwriting his developed through workshops and master classes with the likes of Richard Thompson, Tom Paxton, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Guy Davis, Ellis Paul, Laurie McAllister, Gretchen Peters, Michael McNevin, and many other accomplished songwriters and performers

In 2019, after a devastating spinal cord injury left Tom unable to walk, work, or drive, he found himself
facing a life of anger, sadness, and the loss of everything he once loved as a Hollywood actor and avid
outdoorsman. For three years, he battled severe depression, questioning his purpose and place in the
world.

At his darkest moment, just before calling the Suicide Prevention Hotline, he recalled three words that
had come to him during a meditation a year earlier: “Endurance Through Adversity.” Those words
became a lifeline, reminding him that while his circumstances had changed, his ability to persevere had
not.

With renewed determination, Tom began the difficult process of rebuilding his life. He sought out new
ways to stay creative, find purpose, and keep moving forward.

Never giving up, Tom transformed from someone who had withdrawn from the world into a person
committed to inspiring others. Today, he devotes his life to sharing positive messages with those who
need them most, especially the disabled and anyone seeking a path back to hope and happiness.
Born from what Tom learned on his journey of overcoming hardship, “Parable Philosophies for
Happiness” offers timeless lessons and practical insights to help readers navigate life’s challenges and
rediscover joy.

Through a collection of thoughtful and engaging parables designed to provide guidance, comfort, and
clarity, each chapter delves deep into the meaning of the parable, with an “Interpretation” section
explaining its core message. Next, the “Pause and Ponder” section invites readers to reflect on thought-
provoking questions, while “Living the Lesson” offers practical ideas on how to integrate the wisdom
into daily life. Finally, a “Universal Wisdom” section shows how the parable connects with teachings
from other religions, folklores, and global wisdom traditions.

Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, career, or personal well-being, this book provides a
gentle nudge toward creating a more joyful and fulfilling life. Each story resonates with everyday
struggles and triumphs, offering a fresh perspective to help you rediscover happiness.

Tom’s journey to reclaim joy, and his passion for helping others do the same, shines through every
page. Whatever your journey, there’s a parable here for you.