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Guest Occupation: Musician, Songwriter, and Sound Healer
Guest Biography:

Larisa Gosla is a Musician, Songwriter, and Sound Healer. She has an extensive background with over a decade of experience traveling the globe facilitating music, dance, sound healing, and other creative arts expressions as a means for healing. Her highest excitement is in allowing herself and others to remember their TRUTHS through her songwriting while BEING in inspiration, peace, and joy.

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LARISA GOSLA

Larisa Gosla is a Musician, Sound Healer, and Certified Hypnotherapist. She has an extensive background with over a decade of experience traveling the globe, facilitating music, dance, sound healing, and other creative arts expressions as a means for healing. She believes that staying in tune with our bodies/spirit/mind is key to living a healthy lifestyle.

What is Sound Healing?

Sound Healing is the therapeutic application of sound frequencies to the body/mind/spirit of a person with the intention of bringing them into a state of harmony and health. Each sound bowl emits a resonant frequency that is connected to a specific part of the energetic body system (chakra.) Because our body and mind are so connected we hold thoughts, beliefs, habits in our energetic system. When one area of our body is out of alignment, it disrupts the flow of the entire system. The sound frequencies from the Quartz Crystal Bowls move into the energetic and physical body, breaking up what is not needed and re-aligning, while also facilitating a deep meditation and physical relaxation. This allows the body to re-tune to its natural, effortless flow. Larisa likes to describe it as a car wash, but for the energetic body!

Rudolph Steiner said: “There will come a time when a diseased condition will not be described as it is today by physicians and psychologists, but it will be spoken of in musical terms, as one would speak of a piano that was out of tune.”

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of heightened suggestibility that we all experience. Have you ever been driving on the freeway and missed your exit because you were daydreaming? Have you ever watched a movie and completely forgot about your “outside life” until the movie is over? Have you ever entered a deep state of meditation where time is suddenly non-existent? These are all wonderful examples of hypnosis.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is utilizing the power of hypnosis to bypass the critical mind so that your conscious and subconscious mind can work in harmony together, to create the life you truly desire and deserve! It is used solely for the health and well-being of the individual and is very different from stage hypnosis which is used for entertainment purposes only. You can never say or do anything you don’t want to.

“I attended a sound bowl healing with Larisa to support her as a fellow classmate, and because I was curious about whether or not sound healing worked. I was blown away! I almost didn’t attend that night because I’d hurt my back the previous weekend and the recovery was going slow. I was astounded after the session was over to realize I had absolutely no back pain! I also felt quite uplifted, and as if I’d had a massage. Keep me on your e-mail list, Larisa- I’ll be back!!”

– Heather Renee

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Sound Healing, Music
Guest Occupation: An award-winning filmmaker and twice-published Samuel French playwright
Guest Biography:

GUEST: STEVEN PEROS

After working as a produced writer for Film and Stage, Steven recently forayed successfully into Television, selling his first two original one-hour pilots: Dorian Gray to NBC/Universal, and another one-hour drama for MTV with Relativity TV and Andrew Panay producing. His original teleplay for 2013’s A Country Christmas Story, starring Dolly Parton, broke Holiday Season ratings records for Lifetime Television.

Steven is currently developing a biopic on screen legend Rita Hayworth to star Eva Longoria, who will also Executive Produce.

This comes on the heels of the theatrical release of Steven’s feature directorial debut, Footprints, which he also wrote. The film received the praise of such renowned critics as Kevin Thomas, F.X. Feeney, Mick LaSalle, and the Chairman of the New York Film Critics Circle, who hailed it as “One of the Ten Best Films So Far This Year”.

An award-winning filmmaker and twice-published Samuel French playwright, with credits in Film, Television, and Theatre, Steven wrote the Lionsgate film, The Cat’s Meow, starring Kirsten Dunst and directed by Peter Bogdanovich, chronicling a murder that was rumored to have taken place on board William Randolph Hearst’s 220-foot yacht in 1924.

Steven’s second feature as director, The Undying, a supernatural thriller he also co-wrote, starring Emmy nominee Robin Weigert (HBO’s Deadwood) and Wes Studi (Avatar), was released wide on DVD/VOD in December 2011.

In the world of comedy, Steven penned three episodes of AMC’s Emmy Award-winning sitcom, The Lot, and was a writer on Disney’s Around the World in 80 Days, starring Jackie Chan, directed by Frank Coraci (director of The Wedding Singer and Zookeeper).

In the world of Theatre, Steven was profiled by Samuel French as their Playwright of the Month for April 2011. The Los Angeles Premiere of his play, The Cat’s Meow, had an extended nine- week run, garnering rave reviews from The Los Angeles Times, Daily Variety, CBS Radio, and many others in the print and radio press. The play has been produced in four countries thus far.

Prior to The Cat’s Meow, Steven directed the Los Angeles World Premiere of his full-length play, Karlaboy, a haunting drama for which he received a Drama-Logue Critics Award for Outstanding Achievement in Writing.

Steven has been a frequent contributor to MovieMaker Magazine. His writing on film has also been published in The Huffington Post, New York’s Newsday, Village Voice, and Scr(i)pt. He is a graduate of New York University’s Film School and is a member of the Writers Guild of America.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Philosophy, Self Help, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Motivational Author and Singer Rachel Karu
Guest Biography:

Empowerment coach Rachel Karu, MS, ACC, is proud to announce the release of her new CD Stepping into More. The CD is a companion to her autobiographical self-help book Stepping into More – Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist. Rachel is available for both interview and song -- to inspire your listeners to work through their fears, embrace their most cherished passions, and go for it.

Despite Rachel’s success as a coach, speaker, and trainer, she had kept her deepest

passion – to be a singer – hidden for over 20 years.  A series of events starting with a car accident sparked Rachel on a quest to lead a more integrated life that includes joyful self-expression through song.  Rachel earned her Master’s degree in Counseling for Business, is a certified coach, and is the owner of RAE Development – a professional and personal growth company.  A sought-after coach, keynote speaker (who sings!) and corporate trainer, Rachel’s clients include Disney/ABC, Nestle, Mattel, The Braille Institute, Raytheon, and the U.S. Navy.

Guest Category: Education, Music, Psychology, Spiritual, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Transformational Entertainment Producer Mary Arose
Guest Biography:

Mary Arose, founder of SacredHandProductions, is a transformational filmmaker, prayerformance artist, and devotional singer.  She discovered her love of singing through the chanting the divine names and since has expanded into various vocal styles - including pop, jazz and soul.  

She is currently combining her passions for music, performance and storytelling in a music video called “The Cosmic Seed of Awakening”. This video is based on the revelations of a medicine ceremony that unveils origin stories through animal totems and mystical archetypes.  Mary is collaborating with a film crew, dancers and musicians to bring this magical transmission to public audiences, with the intention of evolving concepts into live performance & music.   

Additionally, Mary will be performing in two upcoming events in Santa Fe on August 14 & 15. On Friday August 14  at 8pm the Santa Fe Oxygen and Healing Bar will host “Grief & Praise” a prayerformance and cacao ceremony that will journey through love, loss and redemption through storytelling, song and dance. On Saturday August 15 Mary’s music video will premier live at the "THE SEED” a blindfolded, authentic movement journey & multimedia experience. 

Guest Category: Arts, Music, Spiritual, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Author and Public speaker
Guest Biography:

Marshall Masters is a former CNN Science Features news producer, freelance writer, television analyst and the publisher of YOWUSA.COM. Since 1999, he has been researching earth changes and Nibiru flyby-related topics including: sustainable survival communities, catastrophic crop circles, impact events and future technologies. Like many others, Marshall sees a dark cloud coming. What makes him different is that he also sees a silver lining - a noble and inspiring Star Trek future.

Marshal is the author of “Crossing the Cusp: Surviving the Edgar Cayce Pole Shift”, “Being In It for the Species: The Universe Speaks”, “Survival Wellness Advocacy”, and the Planet X 101 Video Series.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Politics & Government, Science, Self Help, Sex, Technology, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Music Composer, Musician, Formula Race Car Driver
Guest Biography:

Stefano Tomaselli is an Italian composer based in Los Angeles, California.  He started his music career at the age of nine, when he began studying piano with Professor Antonio Ranalli, student of Ferruccio Busoni.  His journey as a student culminated with a Master’s Degree in Composition under the guidance of Maestro Alessandro Cusatelli.  He also studied Organ with Professor Biondi, Violin with Professor Alessandro Albo and Drums and Percussion with Professor Messina.

Since he relocated to the US with the assistance of Academy Award winning composer Bill Conti, he has been collaborating on several projects with world-renowned tenor Placido Domingo.  His collaboration with the Maestro brought him to the attention of the Butler Opera Center in Austin (Texas), who commissioned him an Opera.

Stefano also writes music for the silver screen; he scored “Boy in the Void,” directed by Miroslav Macala (2012), “L’Homme Sans Musique,” directed by Stefano Arduino (2013) and “Amalia,” directed by Biagio Fersini (“Best Original Score” at the “Sonora Soundtrack Film Festival,” 2014), “Road to Juarez,” directed by David De Leon (2015) and he is currently scoring “Lyudmila,” directed by Biagio Fersini.

In addition to creating music, Stefano is also an avid Formula race car driver.  He has participated in race events across Europe.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Brand Consultant
Guest Biography:

GUEST: STACEY WHITMORE

As a brand consultant for some of the most iconic celebrity clients at her husband’s company, CMG Worldwide, Stacey often browsed through thousands of archived images of legends like Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana and Ava Gardner.

She was inspired by their pictures, especially the jewelry that adorned them.

In 2011, Stacey’s vision led her to develop her first collection, Jewelry of Legends™, a unique jewelry line inspired by the fabulous baubles of icons like Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana (Princess Collection™). Soon after, Stacey successfully sold her pieces, from this collection, on HSN. Recently, Stacey has expanded the Jewelry of Legends™ collection to include jewelry inspired by Ava Gardner, Ingrid Bergman, Gene Tierney, Ginger Rogers, and Natalie Wood.

And, that’s not all. Stacey has an exclusive agreement with Heritage Auctions to recreate some of their most sought after heirloom pieces to hit the auction block. All of these timeless pieces are made of superb craftsmanship and radiate in color and cut. The coveted “Heritage Collection” jewelry is available exclusively from The Danbury Mint.

Stacey’s collaborations with The Danbury Mint has expanded to include a collection of “Simply Glamorous by Stacey Whitmore” handbags. This unique collection of handbags reflects the same incomparable elegance, timeless design elements and hallmark details that have made Stacey’s creations sought by women everywhere. “The Heritage Collection” and “Simply Glamorous by Stacey Whitmore” can be purchased by mail order or online at the Danburymint.com.

One of Stacey’s most exciting brand developments includes being the owner and brand creator behind Princess of Beverly Hills™. This real-life maltipoo, known best for her pink hair and accessories, has become a viral sensation on the Internet among young girls and women. Princess of Beverly Hills™ has a widespread appeal teaching a valuable lesson: treat others the way you would want to be treated. Her unique looks, coupled with her sweet personality, pulls fans in.

Stacey has partnered with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Princess of Beverly Hills™ merchandise that includes plush toys and accessories to be sold worldwide in 2015. And, soon audiences will be able to watch Princess of Beverly Hills™ show off her acting chops in the in the underdevelopment feature film “Heavenly Stars.”

With her passion for outstanding products, Stacey hopes to continue to help women find ways to treat themselves to the finer things without breaking the bank and inspire women of all ages to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Guest Category: Business, Marketing, Philosophy
Guest Occupation: Human Rights Activist/Politician/Comissioner
Guest Biography:

CYNTHIA MCKINNEY bio

After serving in the Georgia Legislature, in 1992, McKinney won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was the first African-American woman from Georgia in the U.S. Congress. She was the first Member of Congress to demand an investigation of the events of 9/11/2001. McKinney was criticized and as a result, she was defeated in 2002; however, she ran again and was re-elected in 2004.



In 2005, McKinney was a vocal critic of the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina. Cynthia introduced legislation to release documents related to the murders of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Tupac Shakur. She was the first Member of Congress to file articles of impeachment against George W. Bush; and she voted against every war-funding bill put before her. In 2008, Cynthia McKinney won the Green Party nomination and ran for U.S. President.



In December 2008, Cynthia made international headlines when her boat was rammed by the Israeli military as she was attempting to deliver medical supplies to Gaza. In 2009, Cynthia attempted to reach Gaza again, this time armed with crayons, coloring books, and school supplies. Her boat was overtaken in international waters by the Israeli military and she was kidnapped to Israel. Cynthia spent 7 days in an Israeli prison. Finally, Cynthia entered Gaza by land in July 2009 with George Galloway's Viva Palestina.



Cynthia completed a cross-country bicycle ride with Bike4Peace 2010. In August 2011, Cynthia visited 21 cities to end the bombing of Libya. More recently, Cynthia participated in Malaysia’s Perdana Peace Organization and served as a Juror on the Bertrand Russell Tribunal on Palestine.



In 2015, Cynthia completed her dissertation on the transformational leadership of Hugo Chavez and was awarded a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change.



Cynthia currently possesses technical proficiency in the French language, but because Cynthia’s current research interest centers on Asia, Eurasia, and the U.S., she is now learning Chinese.



Cynthia is a member of the Working Group for the Great Caribbean Studies, Latin America Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO), The Latin American Studies Association (LASA), and The International Leadership Association (ILA).



Cynthia has two books to her credit and several Chapters that she has authored in the books of others.
Mahathir Mohamad’s efforts to “criminalize war.” She has appeared in Kuala Lumpur several times, declaring that city the Peace Capital of the World. She recently reported on her experience in Libya in the “Arab Uprising” Conference organized by the Perdana Global Peace Foundation and served as an official observer at the historic Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal that, on 22 November 2011, found former President George W. Bush and former Prime Minister Tony Blair guilty of the crime of aggression and other crimes against the state and people of Iraq.

ABOUT 'Ain't Nothing Like Freedom'

Elected six times to the House from the state of Georgia, Cynthia McKinney cut a trail through Congressional deceit like a hot ember through ash. She discovered legislators who passed laws without reading them. Party leaders who colluded across party lines against their constituents' interests. Black-skinned individuals shilling for the white status quo. She excoriated government lassitude over Hurricane Katrina, uncovering dark secrets. She held the only critical Congressional briefing on 9/11, introducing counter-testimony of scholars, investigators, former intelligence agents.

As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, she held Rumsfeld to account for malfeasance by military contractors and missing billions in the Pentagon's budget. Then she hammered him on the reasons for the failure of NORAD air defenses on 9/11. She read truth into the Congressional Record, held town halls and hearings, led protests, showed up while others played along to get along, took the side of the people against the will of the Party. And when she got too truth seeking and speaking, the Republicans rigged the Democratic primaries to boot her out, leaving behind a trail of achievements mostly won singlehandedly. But McKinney rose again like a Phoenix, answering the call to run as 2008 Green Party candidate for President, challenging the corrupt two-party stranglehold on American democracy.

Then it was on to the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, to be seized on the high seas and imprisoned in Israel. On to Tripoli, to serve as witness to the NATO terror bombing of Libya. On to Malaysia to serve on the War Crimes Commission... Often introduced as the Sojourner Truth, the Harriet Tubman of our age, McKinney reflects here on the Biblical figures of Esther, Deborah and Naomi. This is the Cynthia McKinney saga as it stands to date--what she saw, what she learned, and how she fought for change.

Guest Category: Education, History, News, Politics & Government