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Guest Occupation: Consultant, Author, Military Expert
Guest Biography:
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Captain William Toti USN Retired

Website: https://williamtoti.com

Location: Florida, United States

Occupation: Consultant, Author, Military Expert

“Here’s a real statistic for you: 200,000 people leave the military every year, and of those, greater than 50 percent quit their first job or are fired from their first job within two years of leaving the military,” Toti said. “Most transitioning veterans struggle, and it increases their stress level. And for those with PTSD, failure to transition just adds to that.”

On the other side of the equation are companies that don’t understand the veteran mindset and don’t know how to help their veterans succeed, and this disconnect costs companies millions of dollars in lost recruiting costs and compensation.

In an effort to “reboot things for transitioning veterans,” Toti started writing down lessons he had learned in his post-military career. The result is his book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership.

“The book is intended to correct the defects the military injects into its transitioning veterans before they leave service; it’s intended to help companies head off problems in assimilating new veteran employees; and it’s intended to serve as a guide for transitioning veterans to help them understand the business environment and learn new skills necessary for them to succeed,” Toti added.

William Toti served for more than 26 years on active duty, culminating as commodore of Submarine Squadron 3, then 15 years as a corporate executive and eventually a CEO. He has been featured in several documentaries, including The Lost Ships of World War II (Fox), USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter (PBS), USS Indianapolis: Live from the Deep (PBS), USS Indianapolis: The Legacy, 9/11: One Day in America (National Geographic), 9/11: The Pentagon (The History Channel) and 9/11: Inside the Pentagon (PBS).  He is co-host of the popular YouTube podcast, "An Unauthorized History of the Pacific War"

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, History, Military, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Biography:

Dr. Michael Mantell, Ph.D. is a renowned behavior science expert dedicated to helping people overcome debilitating emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout for nearly 50 years. As a gifted speaker, therapist, coach, writer, supervisor and media personality, he reminds people that they create their own emotional destinies, while encouraging his clients towards a greater acceptance of themselves, others and of life itself. Dr. Mantell has held various prestigious positions, including Chief Psychologist for Children's Hospital of San Diego, Chief Psychologist of the San Diego Police Department, and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD Medical School.

 

Dr. Mantell is a prolific author with four books to his name, including his recent work, "The Link is What You Think," "Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace," and his iconic 1988 original "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff PS: It’s All Small Stuff" and its 25th Anniversary Edition. He’s brought psychology to the broadcast media for decades including regular appearances on Good Morning, America, Oprah Winfrey and weekly spots on local and nationwide news. He is co-host of the visual podcast, “360° Health.”

 

Links:

Email: drmantell@me.com

http://www.facebook.com/michael.mantell

http://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelmantell

https://twitter.com/DrSanDiego 

 

Guest Occupation: Empath, Life Coach
Guest Biography:

Anastasia Frank has supported thousands of high-achieving women to create healthy, connected love with themselves and a partner. 

She does this using her "Abundant Love Mastery" methodology, which teaches women how to feel safe enough in their bodies, so that securely attached love feels safe, and how to take 100% responsibility for their feelings so that they experience profound levels of self-love, and powerfully up-level the quality of partners, friends, and colleagues they attract. 

Anastasia specializes in supporting high-achieving empaths and highly sensitive women in finding their forever person.

Learn more about Anastasia’s work at: https://anastasiafrank.com and at https://www.instagram.com/anastasiafrank/.

And get your copy of the free Masterclass "Healthy Boundaries for Healthy Love" here: https://link.livingboldlysystems.com/widget/form/93KUnW7PIh6NyIBfJrpF !
 

In this fan-favorite masterclass, you'll learn:

  • The 3 Elements that must exist to set a healthy boundary that facilitates healthy love

  • The biggest mistake most of us make that blocks the honoring of our needs 

  • The #1 non-negotiable thing you must be willing to do & feel to set these 

  • Stories of how clients have used healthy boundaries like these to generate healthy marriages 

  • And more! 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Love & Relationships, Relationship Counseling, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Animal Control Officer
Guest Biography:

Gina Gambino has served multiple communities as both a Municipal and Regional Animal Control Officer over the past 17 years. She currently holds the position as Head Animal Control Officer for the Monroe, CT Police Department’s Animal Control Unit in Monroe and has been an Assistant Park Ranger in Trumbull, CT for over 10 years. She is the 2019 recipient of the Jon Nowinski Community Champion Award and was the 2016 Wildlife in Crisis Animal Control Officer of the Year. She attributes her perseverance in her career to maintaining a sense of humor during tough times, always remembering where she came from and keeping the standards for her work and service high.

Chief Animal Control Officer Jennifer Merenda has been serving the city of Bridgeport, CT since March 2016. She started volunteering at an animal shelter in middle school, and has always pursued an interest in animal welfare. 
ACO Merenda studied at Becker College and received an Associate’s Degree Animal Care and Behavior and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. In her role at Bridgeport Animal Control, ACO Merenda aims to balance effective, humane law enforcement with progressive, community centered animal control and care policies.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Politics & Government, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help
Guest Occupation: bestselling Author, hypnotherapist, doctor of Homeopathy
Guest Biography:

My guest Nan Akasha, Spiritual Mentor, Shamanic Guide and Sacred Feminine Mystery Teacher is a visionary who has traveled dimensions for 36 years and embodies the akasha. A 5th Level Melchizedek Master and 3x Egyptian Mystery School Initiate, Akasha is a shamanically trained healer in Lakota Sioux and Mayan traditions. Since living with the Maya, she has received 8 Jaguar Vision Medicine Woman initiations and has the "uncanny ability to see right to the core of your challenge" and into your spirit body. As a Master LightBody Healer, Hypnotherapist and Homeopath, Nan can travel, see, sense and move energy through time, space and dimensions to create soul healing through all lives. Founder of the Mystery School of Sacred Feminine Arts, Intuition Awakening and LightBody Healing and live Sacred Soul Awakening retreats around the world, Akasha is a Wisdom Keeper and clear spirit guide, animal and dolphin communicator. She is a conduit for the magical realms and an oracle, plus an author of 7 bestselling books and hundreds of online programs.   

Nan and I and other notable presenters are speaking in September at the Portal to Ascension Glastonbury UK Conference. Tickets https://ascensionglastonbury.com/ref/2/

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, History, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure
Guest Occupation: Multi-Award Winning Film Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Producer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Mental Wellness Advocate, Recording Artist, Songwriter
Guest Biography:

Beginning his career in the film, television and recording industry in 1974, Chris
Boardman has consistently worked at the top echelon of the entertainment industry. He
has received an Academy Award nomination for “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13
Emmy nominations, ASCAP and BMI film awards and multiple platinum records for his
work with such iconic artists as Quincy Jones, David Foster, Steven Speilberg, Julie
Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, Barbara Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch and Josh Groban.

Well known in Hollywood circles as one of a handful of musicians who can write
anything, Boardman’s credits span both industry and genre. Whether it be conducting
David Foster’s “World Children’s Day” for television, composing the 70’s inspired score for
Mel Gibson’s “Payback”, arranging period dance music for “Swing Kids” and “Meet Joe
Black”, orchestrating Anthony Newley’s “Chaplin” for Broadway or leasing and producing
solo recordings as an artist, Boardman embraces these challenges with characteristic
integrity and passion. He is one of the most uniquely versatile and highly respected
musicians in the industry.

In May 2018 Boardman finished a six year stint as the Director of the Media Writing
and Production program at the acclaimed Frost School of Music at The University of
Miami. Boardman was twice nominated for “Mentor Of The Year” honors by The Graduate
School of the University of Miami. Continuing his commitment to sharing his expertise
Boardman has launched an online education company to continue impacting the lives of
those desirous of pursuing a career in the music industry.

Always looking for new challenges, Boardman founded a successful social media
content consulting practice in 2010 and is at the forefront of the fast-moving online media
space. His current project include bringing his talents and expertise to bear to create and
promote music as therapy for those suffering from anxiety and depression. “The Missing
Link” project uses the power of music, breath and movement to counteract the onset of
symptoms related to anxiety and depression. The Missing Link is due to launch in 2025.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Games & Hobbies, Health & Lifestyle, Music, Philosophy, Mental Health, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Space Philosopher, President of the Human Space Program, Author
Guest Biography:

Frank White is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar. He earned an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University.

He is president of the Human Space Program, a nonprofit organization with the mission of ensuring a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive evolution of humanity into the solar ecosystem. Frank also acts as curator of materials for the SpaceTech and AI practices at Intro-act, a financial technology company.

His best-known work as an author, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered by many to be a seminal contribution to the field of space exploration. A film called “Overview,” based largely on his work, has had more than 8 million plays on Vimeo.

Since the first edition of his book on the subject was published in 1987, “the Overview Effect” has become a standard term describing the spaceflight experience. The fourth edition of The Overview Effect was published in 2021 by Multiverse Publishing.

Frank’s book on the Apollo program, The New Camelot: Quest for the Overview Effect, offers a radical new interpretation of John F. Kennedy’s approach to the lunar missions that culminated with the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.


White considers himself to be a “space philosopher,” and has long advocated developing a new philosophy of space exploration. His book on this topic, The Cosma Hypothesis: Implications of the Overview Effect, was published in 2019. In it, he asks the fundamental question, “Why has the evolutionary process brought humanity to the brink of becoming a spacefaring species?”

In Cosma, he shares the idea of “the Human Space Program” as a “central project” that will engage all of us in the process of becoming “Citizens of the Universe.” This concept has now become the nonprofit Human Space Program, cited above.

Frank is a frequent speaker at conferences that focus on space exploration, space development, and Large-Scale Space Migration.

White has also written about Artificial Intelligence, and his book on the subject, The (Neo) Singularity is Here! anticipated many of the developments in AI that are creating a worldwide paradigm shift today.

White has taught in Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education since 1995, and is a professor and dean at Kepler Space University.

Guest Category: Arts, Earth & Space, Cosmology, Cosmogony, Education, Philosophy, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Composer and multi-instrumentalist
Guest Biography:

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Henning enjoys a versatile music career in both film and live performance. Paul has composed the original music for the feature documentaries Foreman, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of our Lives, and The Town That Was. He has worked on the score orchestrations for over 50 feature films, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The BFG, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and Chocolat. In addition to his film writing, Paul also works on orchestral arrangements that have received performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and London Symphony.

He has helped create concert suites from the film scores, Spider-man, The Passion of the Christ, and Peter Pan, as well as multiple works from the catalogs of the Golden Age film composers Dimitri Tiomkin and Elmer Bernstein. Paul has also completed band arrangements for the Television Shows “American Idol,” “The Singing Bee,” and “Sunday’s Best.”

An accomplished pianist and violinist, Paul has performed with the Hollywood Studio Symphony on the soundtracks to Moana, Storks, Furious 7, Frozen, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Maze Runner, Monsters University and Alice in Wonderland,, among many others. He has also played violin for Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. Paul has served as Concertmaster for the Golden State Pops Orchestra since 2004.

Paul grew up on his family’s 125-year old wheat farm near Pullman, Washington. He studied music at the University of Southern California and Washington State University.

Guest Category: Entertainment, Games & Hobbies, Music, Society and Culture, Pop Culture