JO KRASEVICH

Jo learned to play guitar by ear, listening to Neil Young albums, and devouring her older brother’s record collection. She bought her first guitar from another girl when she was 16. As Jo tells it, “The girl needed the cash. I needed the guitar. Two years later I sold it for a plane ticket to Lake Louise. I had heard that Neil Young worked there. I wanted the whole experience.”

Born in Detroit to a French Canadian mother and a Yugoslavian father, Jo spent much of her youth traveling the world, soaking up the diverse characters and emotions that would go on to form her unique musical voice. She now calls Los Angeles home.

Her first album, Merry-Go-Round, is a carousel of euphoric and melancholic songs – at times deep, often dreamy, but always profoundly moving. Two great musicians accompany her on the album: Doug Pettitbone (Tracy Chapman, Jewel, Ray Lamontange, Lucinda Williams) and Daniel Lanois (Bob Dylan, U2).

Raw, understated, and from the heart, Jo is an astoundingly honest, ethereal singer in the tradition of Norah Jones and Elliott Smith. She touches that sacred spot in her audience – where unexpressed feelings and truths live – and sets those emotions free.

Mick Goodwin heads up Dog Force Australia following a successful 29 year career with the NSW Police Force.

Mick finished his distinguished career as a Superintendent of Police and Commander of the New South Wales Police Force – Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command – State Protection Group Dog Unit – the largest canine law enforcement organisation in Australia.

As Commander of the NSW Police Dog Unit, Mick pioneered some cutting edge strategies including the introduction of the Detection Dog Breeding Program and the Dog Unit Regionalisation Project which introduced the deployment of police dogs to regional areas throughout NSW.

During his service as a senior officer with the NSW Police Force, Mick’s impressive list of credits include appointments as Operational Commander at the Bathurst V8 Supercar Motor Races (2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011), 2009 NRL Grand Final and the 2009 Australian Papal Visit.

Mick has vast experience in Human Resource Management and has delivered extensive training and development strategies in his former role as Commander of the NSW Police Dog Unit.

Mick has completed an Associate Diploma in Administration (University of Wollongong), Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, Diploma and Certificate IV in Security & Risk Management, Certificate III in Investigative Services and is an Approved Trainer with the NSW Police Force Security & Licensing Enforcement Directorate (SLED).

Kathleen Prasad has been a life-long animal lover and an educator for over 15 years. She has a BA in History from U.C. Berkeley and a California teaching credential from Sacramento State University. She has authored several fantastic books, including the “Animal Reiki Handbook” and “Animal Reiki: Using energy to Heal the animals in your life” and several other fantastic books. She has designed curriculum and community projects for her students in animal kindness, encouraging volunteer work in animal shelters. In 1998 Kathleen learned Reiki and began volunteering Reiki in animal shelters. Inspired by her experiences, she decided to dedicate her teaching career to Animal Reiki full time in 2002. Her work has been featured in “The Journal of the American holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Fair, The Whole Dog journal, Dogs naturally Magazine, Dog Fancy, Animal Wellness Magazine, Equine Wellness Magazine, and Natural Horse Talk Magazine” Contact Kathleen by email at info@animalreikisource.com

Michael Sage Hider graduated from the University of Cincinnati (OH) with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering. Having been in the Air Force ROTC Program, he was commissioned into the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant. Hider was selected as part of a very elite group of engineers to participate in underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site, performing tests which required the detonation of low yield atomic bombs.

After three years of active duty and some reserve time, he was Honorably Discharge from the Air Force with the rank of Captain

Hider entered the Seminary for a period of time where he delved into the matters of Theology, Philosophy, Psychology, Latin, and Greek. It was during this scrutiny that he conceived of the concept of shaping one’s life by what he calls Good Life Truths, an integral component of the discipline of possessing Enduring Peace of Mind, the greatest treasure in the world.

After leaving the Seminary, Hider enrolled into the Master of Arts Program at the University of Toledo (OH), where he majored in Philosophy with a strong minor in Psychology. From these studies evolved the technique he calls, “The Art of Thought Dwelling to Obtain and Maintain Enduring Peace of Mind.” Based on that effort, he was awarded an M.A. Degree in Philosophy with a strong minor in Psychology, graduating at the top of his class.

Seeking more personal freedom, he entered Law School at Santa Clara University (CA). He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. After being a very successful trial attorney for eleven years, he ran for and was elected a California Superior Court Judge.

During his tenure as a California Superior Court Judge, he presided over a plethora of murder cases, medical malpractice cases, legal malpractice cases, large personal injury cases, multimillion dollar breach of contract suits, etc.

On several occasions, he was elected by his peers as Presiding Judge of the Court. He received numerous awards and honors including being selected as the 2010 Judicial Officer of the Year by the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association, an award he very much cherishes.

Outside the Court, Hider taught courses in science, philosophy, and/or law at Merced Community College, Chapman College, and the University of San Francisco Master’s Program.

It was during his tenure as a judge, and using many anecdotes from the courtroom that he authored his highly acclaimed book, “Spiritual Healing-Making Peace with Your Past,” now in its second printing by Tate Publishing.

After thirty years on the Bench, Hider recently retired and now spends his time as a sought-after motivational speaker promoting his book which sets forth the principle of “The Art of Thought Dwelling to Obtain and Maintain Enduring Peace of Mind.” Hider’s presentations and his book have assisted innumerable lost and troubled souls, those crushed by life’s vicissitudes, to obtain and maintain Enduring Peace of Mind. His book provides Healing Steps for those people who are agonizing over what that despicable person did to them, the stupid things they did for which they cannot forgive themselves, and what Fate did to them. He delights in receiving testimonials and thanks from people who, using his methodology, return from a state of pain to a state of total contentment, serenity, and Enduring Peace of Mind

Tziporah Kingsbury says that Being Vulnerable is Sexy. Author of the upcoming book Revolutionizing Intimacy, Tziporah is most recently known for being featured on ABC’s The Bachelor and called “America’s Love Guru.” Creator of the Revolutionizing Intimacy 7-Step System™, Tziporah specializes in guiding consciously-minded leaders, entrepreneurs and couples to awaken their spiritual, sensual and sexual aliveness, so they can create profound relationships from the bedroom to the boardroom: 

Robin Colvey is a health advocate and certified hydration expert with 30 years of research and education in optimal health and prevention. Through a 42-year-old Japanese company a medical grade alkaline water is available for superior health. It's used the top Japanese 100+ hospitals greatly improving health concerns. In addition, Robin is a San Diego Master Gardener: 

Augie Augusto has over twenty years in the hair industry and is a master at creating personalized styles and believable hair color.  She has traveled domestically and to Europe for hair shows, has taught hair cutting and coloring for hair product companies, and for national hairdresser organizations.  Augie worked runway fashion shows, and created a leopard print Mohawk for a professional surfer to match his wetsuit.  Augie works in Encinitas at Revelation Studio, a salon with an ocean view

Who is DZAR?

DZAR (pronounced ZAR) is a channeled Energy of Compassion sought out by people from all around the world for the insights and guidance they share. They are an expression of the creative consciousness that pervades our universe.

Channeled by bestselling authors Gary & Mary O’Brien since 2008, they work with groups and individuals to create changes in their lives that bring more joy and a stronger connection to their Souls, to other people and to the earth itself. Their work begins at the level of the individual. Their goal is the transformation of humanity and the planet. They call on individuals to embrace their own deep knowing of who they are beyond their limited physical identity and to become the catalyst for change in their families, communities and the world around them, to become the Light that guides the way for others and dispels the darkness experienced by so many.

DZAR’s words are encoded with an Energetic transmission, called the Frequency Conversation, that enables people to shift at deep levels simply by sitting in their presence and engaging in the conversation they lead as well as working with the practical tools and processes taught on the workshops. Their groups and individual readings are humorous and playful as well as giving direct and compassionate guidance to help us to experience more joy, freedom and connection in our lives.

Helen Leatham is an Australian Registered Nurse who has worked around the world with love and integrity, to bear witness and stand with her fellow man. Her passion, though, is dying and with her nursing work the only way she could do it for so long in any western world hospital was to ask God to let her look after someone who needs her to help to have a discussion about their death. Her goal is always to help each person face their death without fear and not be trapped on the other side. This also means supporting the family to let go and guiding patient and family through the dying process.

Helen has also dedicated years to help improve conditions in some of the most devastated regions of the globe. After serving in an Australian aboriginal setting, Helen moved quickly to the 'front lines' with Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) in Afghanistan, Sudan and Nepal. Helen lived and worked in areas afflicted with constant warfare, desperate privation, and extreme heat. Malnutrition and dehydration were among the most common maladies affecting her patients, many of whom were newborns.

For more information on MSF, please see their website: doctorswithoutborders.com

Helen can be found on Facebook, and her email is: helen.leatham@aapt.net.au