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Guest Occupation: Esoteric Practioner, Wudan Taosism, Gaqua, Qigong, Daoyin Methods, Shamanic Student, Alchemist
Guest Biography:

Max Christensen, also known as Lama Ngakpha Dorje (Tibetan), Ching Fung Dao Shr (Chinese Taoist), Sifu Max, has dedicated his life to studying, understanding, and bringing forth a wealth of traditional spiritual and esoteric practices from around the world.

His path towards spiritual life and understanding began early, in his youth. At age six he embarked on his journey and commenced studies with Wudang Master Wu Xiao Deng of Hubei province, studying traditional Wudang Taoism, Baqua, Qigong and Daoyin methods and practices in order to strengthen his body, mind, and spirit.

His thirst for knowledge and understanding of Spiritual truths inspired him to travel around the world and led him to study with many traditional teachers from diverse cultures.

It is from his travels, diverse experiences, and in-depth studies, that Max draws on and presents time tested, esoteric root practices, through his KUNLUN NEI GUNG™ System.

In addition to his extensive education and training in the Taoist arts, Max is also trained in Shamanic studies. Having spent time with the Mongolian Blue Wolf Shamanic tradition, where he learned the traditional way of the Shaman, Max enjoys teaching the Shamanic arts.

His work with the Mongolian tradition also led him to the way and healing methods of the Apache and Navaho traditions and membership in the medicine path of the Red Willow Society in New Mexico. He is trained in Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Lapa’au from the PeleKu and KaneLu traditions and has also received empowerment of the Santig Dorje Phurba from Ralo Rinpoche. Of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, Ralo Rinpoche gave him the title “Ngakpha Dorje” which identifies him as one who has the power to awaken dormant powers within.

With an association of over twenty years with his most recent teacher from the Shang-ching Taoist tradition of Southern China, Max has learned and teaches the extraordinary Taoist alchemical practices, which lead to the gold dragon body attainment.

Max Christensen has taught over 10,000 people worldwide, and continues to teach small group classes for those interested in learning and cultivating the ancient knowledge and practices, while discovering the mysteries of these arts.

Some of the traditions that Max has training in:

* Apache and Navaho tradition; medicine path of the Red Willow Society in New Mexico.
* Taoist tradition of the Shang-ching and Wudang.
* Shamanic tradition of the Blue Wolf clan of Mongolia.
* Peleku and Kanelu tradition of Kauai, Hawaii.
* Esoteric practices of Egyptian yogic tradition.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Yoga, Philosophy, Spiritual, Shamanism
Guest Occupation: Real Estate Consultant and special contributor to the Miami Herald and a real estate columnist for The Real Deal magazine
Guest Biography:

Peter Zalewski is a nonpracticing licensed real estate broker, consultant, and special contributor to the Miami Herald and a real estate columnist for The Real Deal magazine.

Zalewski founded Condo Vultures® in 2006 based on using public records to better assess the South Florida real estate market at a time of uncertainty.

Under Zalewski's direction, the Condo Vultures® concept has developed into five companies working independent in South Florida.

Condo Vultures® LLC is a analytics firm that distributes a weekly newsletter, publishes books, and hosts seminars dealing with the real estate topics of the day.

Condo Vultures® Realty LLC is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage that represents buyers to acquire distressed assets.

CVR Realty™ is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage that represents sellers in real estate transactions.

The Condo Ratings Agency™ is focused on grading the economic condition of nearly 1,000 associations in South Florida's seven largest coastal markets.

CraneSpotters.com™ - in conjunction with the Miami Association Of Realtors - provides extensive information and maps on South Florida's Preconstruction Condo Market.

Guest Category: Business, Investing and Finance
Guest Occupation: Entrepreneur, Business Builder, CEO of Vionic, Author
Guest Biography:

KOSTA GARA is the quintessential American entrepreneur, but the lifestyle he enjoys today, living on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, is a million miles from his humble beginning. As a young, aspiring student, Kosta was awarded a nationwide scholarship to a Canadian university, however, a year before he was to earn his engineering degree, he followed in the footsteps of such legends as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates and took a leave of absence from the university to pursue his dream of starting his own marketing company.

In 2001, Kosta founded his second venture, a unique, creative and innovative virtual platform to bridge sales and marketing within the digital world. This technological breakthrough launched his direct-selling, software business, generating millions in sales. Five years later, at the age of 33, Kosta retired. Two years later, finding retirement unfulfilling, he partnered with his best friend to co-found an energy drink company that today operates in over 30 countries with sales in excess of $200 million in just six years. Beyond his private ventures, Kosta’s extensive portfolio includes Regional Sales Director and General Manager with two Fortune 500 companies, managing hundreds of employees with millions of dollars in sales.

As President of three privately held companies, Kosta’s passion for staying at the forefront of innovation could not be quelled and, in 2011, founded Vionic, https://vionic.com/. As CEO of Vionic, Kosta works closely with his highly talented, tech-savvy team to strategically position his vision of Vionic becoming a premier software company in the blossoming world of social media marketing. His corporate mission is to develop and integrate cutting-edge marketing technologies that will revolutionize the social media world.

Kosta has resided in 9 countries, traveled to 46 countries, and visited 196 major cities around the globe. These experiences inspired him to launch his Global Konnoisseur E-magazine, that advises travelers where to find the best restaurants, hotels and attractions on every continent. Kosta is co-author of two highly-acclaimed books that hit the number one spot at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and has been featured in a half-dozen international magazines and major publications. He is in the process of releasing his long-anticipated memoir.

In his spare time, Kosta enjoys playing tennis, an intense game of ping-pong, running, working out, and reading books that satisfy his thirst to discover the world.

Guest Category: Business, Philosophy, Self Help
Guest Occupation: computer security expert
Guest Biography:

Since first learning of the binary system in grade school, Scott Penwell has followed the developments in computing with great interest. He built his first computer (a mechanical model) in fifth grade, used the first remote terminal attached to the Case mainframe in eleventh, wrote programs at Kent on decks of punch cards, and brought early graphic capable computers to the workplace. He has been regional manager for several technology companies, and worked for two consulting firms. I opened my own design, consulting, customizing and repair practice, and have been specializing in digital security for over ten years.

Guest Category: Business, Education, Technology
Guest Occupation: Spiritual Practitioner
Guest Biography:

Lordiel host a regular radio show on blog talk radio, she is also a internationally known lecturer and author. She has recently completed three lectures in Canada: Quieting the Mind, Freeing the Mind Body & Soul, and Massaging the Mind Body & Soul. Lordiel has authored two books, Words For The Soul and A Chance To Be Better "Trust Your Journey" (audiobook).

The healings and blessings that flow through her are unpretentious, unrehearsed and straight from the heart, soul and Spirit. She can talk to your callers about helping each other ... and finding solutions to that which they seek!!! Programs that are for the people and by the people to share, teach and reach out to each other in living life. As in life, we are all in it together and if each of us just REACH out and TOUCH someone,we can and will make a difference!!! 

Some of her credentials are: Spiritual Artist, Certified Soul Healer,Life Coach, Certified Soul Communicator, Crystalline & Celestial Divine Healer, Registered Nurse, Ordained Minister, Shamballa Multi-Dimensional Healing Master, Certified Clinical & Medical Hypnotherapist, Lymphologist, Certified Access Conciosness, Reiki Master, Certified in Energy Balance, Certified Re-Connector,Clairvoyant, Medium, Clairaudient, Channel the Spirit Worlds and so much more....... 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Grammy Award Winner, Singer, Songwriter and Keyboard Player
Guest Biography:

Pat Hunt has had a long and distinguished career in the music business. A 36 yr veteran in the business, his credits include:
I Never Thought I’d Fall in Love Again- Jennifer Holiday- writer
After She’s Gone- Mickey Gilley – writer/ producer
Forbidden Love/ Con Todo El Corizon – La Mafia – co-writer
I’m Gonna Make A difference –Shades Of Gray- writer/ performer
The CD Lifestories – Artist/producer/ writer
The Son- Forgiven – co-writer
Man Of Action _ World 5
Pat has produced and played on many Cd’s for artist such as Johnny Nash, La Mafia, Mickey Gilley, The Franchise, Liza Lamb, Bob Garraza, and Jimmy Edwards. He has been associated with 5 Grammy nominated projects winning one. Pat has also appeared with The Temptations, Al Jarreau, Patti Labelle, Willie Nelson, George Jones, The Pointer Sisters, Merle Haggard, Everette Harp and many others. Pat also was a finalist on the original Star Search. Pat is currently Worship Pastor at Parkway Fellowship Church in West Houston.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Culinary Author, Food Activist, Fermentation Specialist, Cultural Revivalist
Guest Biography:

Sandor Ellix Katz (aka sandorkraut) is a fermentation revivalist. His book Wild Fermentation (2003) and the hundreds of fermentation workshops he has taught across North America and beyond, have helped to catalyze a broad revival of the fermentation arts. A self-taught experimentalist who lives in rural Tennessee, the New York Times calls him “one of the unlikely rock stars of the American food scene.” His latest book, The Art of Fermentation (2012), received a James Beard award. Sandor teaches fermentation workshops in Tennessee and many other places.

Guest Category: Food, Alternative Health, Nutrition
Guest Occupation: Pastor, Chaplain for the Haines Police Department, President of Life University, Radio and TV Host
Guest Biography:

Dr. Samuel Malave planted three churches and has been a pastor for 28 years. He is a Chaplain for the Haines City Police Department and has been the President of LIFE UNIVERSITY since 2010. He’s had numerous radio and TV programs in New York and Florida.

He received a Doctorate Degree in Pastoral Psychology from Carolina Christian University and received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Windsor College. Dr. Samuel Malave trains pastors and leaders in various areas such as Leadership, Church Growth, Administration, Finances, Creationism Vs. Evolution, Biblical Preaching (The Art of Public Speaking), Revivalist and many more topics. He is 52 years of age and speaks English and Spanish.

Guest Category: Religion, Spiritual