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Guest Occupation: Publisher and Editor of Awareness Magazine
Guest Biography:

Awareness Magazine has been enlightening Southern California and the rest of the planet, truth-seekers and light-bearers for over 25 years with fascinating and informative articles and products all designed to bring higher vibrations to the Planet at this time, subjects include:  health, nutrition, spirituality and environment. Magazines are distributed free at special sites in Southern California - including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County, and San Diego, and satellite distribution in Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii. The publication also has members subscribed for online distribution and special announcements.

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Awareness Magazine TV schedule (public access):
Monday 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 10:30 p.m.
Thursday 6:30 a.m.

Channel 36 in West Hollywood on Spectrum and the rest of Los Angeles County channel 99 on AT&T U-verse.

Guest Category: Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Nutrition, Sound Healing, Yoga, Philosophy, Personal Development, Inspirational, Motivational
Guest Occupation: Spiritual Teacher, Medium for Spirit, Energy Transformation Specialist, Soul Reader and Holistic"Light"Coach
Guest Biography:

Siobhan Nicolaou, known as The Sword of Truth, is an Emissary of Truth who has been consciously evolving for 30 years.  Through  her extensive personal culturing, experience and transformation she has become a Leading Expert in the Field of Energy Transformation focusing on humans and  homes.

By utilizing guidance and tools from higher consciousness she helps her clients and students master the divided perspective within their minds and hearts which keep them from living the truth of who they are.
Her mission is to awaken and empower others with what she embodies as a sustainable path of wholeness and peace.
When Siobhan is not out in the field transforming homes and lives, she is teaching the consciousness of Wholeness through Readings, Classes and Meditation.

Siobhan's awakening came very swiftly in 1987 at the time of the Harmonic Convergence and set her on the path of intense awakening and healing. Within a year she was sharing her gifts with others. Regardless of what life has asked her to do, she has always maintained her work in the realm of Spirit. Siobhan has credentials as a hypnotherapist,  Holistic Life Coach and has been an Ordained Reverend for 25 years.

Her 30 + years of experience and continuing evolution make her a Leading Expert in  the field of Alchemical Transmutation,  and Self Healing. She offers unique insight  and tools for  the evolution of humans into consciousness. Her path is organic,  and her work evolves as she does, from the inside out. Her Spirit is always raising the bar which enables her to live Self  love and non resistance which are both essential to successfully transforming any"thing" in this dualistic realm into the truth of itself as consciousness.

Siobhan currently teaches a 6 month  Intensive teleclass in Energy Transformation, an ongoing Monthly Mentorship program and Monday Meditation Teleclass. Siobhan is available for Soul Readings 7 days a week and  gives Spirit Talks / Group Readings everywhere!
 
Website: siobhannicolaou.com
FBook https://www.facebook.com/SiobhanNicolaouTheSwordofTruth
Email sovereignmastery@gmail.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/siobhannicolaou
Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/siobhannicolaoutsot/

Guest Category: Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Philosophy, Mental Health, Personal Development, Medium & Channeling, Clairvoyant & Telepathic, Mystic & Seer, Psychic & Intuitive
Guest Occupation: Ayurveda, Massage Therapy, Yoga Therapy Services, Education and Professional Trainings
Guest Biography:

Chaya is a gifted and radiant educator and program presenter, recognized for her holistic, personalized, therapeutic and transformative applications of Ayurveda, Massage and Yoga Therapy helping people find freedom, feel better and live purposefully with her vast amount of knowledge from her decades of training and experience as a holistic health educator and performing artist, that inform her practice, emerging with distinction as a teacher of substance.

She is the CEO, educator and practitioner of ChayaVeda ™ Integrative Healing Arts, Gainesville's pioneer and premier Ayurveda, Massage and Yoga Therapy educator and service provider, offering personalized and profound wellness services and experiences that inspire her clients to attain a vibrant and healthy life with education and wellness services that leverage their inner technology, unlocking healing and creative potential.

 

Chaya authored Yoga of Action: Holistic Lifestyle and Adaptive Yoga for People with MS and Similar Conditions, is featured in Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off The Mat and Yoga International Magazine. She is a national program facilitator, speaker and educator and passionate about her advocacy for women, girls and people with disabilities. She worked at the National MS Society, Kripalu Center, Omega Institute, Canyon Ranch, the University of Florida College of Health, and professional education department, as and Integrative Medicine Practitioner and wellness educator, as well as presenting at their Inspiring Women in Leadership Conference and her Global Online Wellness Challenge, Chaya has garnered prodigious testimonials for her life changing work. ChayaVeda.com

Interview Subject:

Leverage Your Inner Technology to Live From Your Strengths and Break the Bonds of Stress

Chaya’s Books

Title: Yoga Of Action; Holistic Lifestyle and Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Similar Conditions

Featured in: Kripalu Yoga; A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat, and Yoga International Magazine

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Yoga, Philosophy, Hinduism, Inspirational, Motivational, Meditation
Guest Occupation: teacher, speaker, consultant, spiritual architect, and leader
Guest Biography:

BIO

S Suzanne Grandon is an innovative visionary whose primary soul purpose is Birthing New Realities and Upliftment of Consciousness.  She is once again re-emerging to teach and guide humanity through these auspicious transitional times.

SSuzanne came into this world 70 years ago through the union of a scientific father and artistic mother, both of whom nurtured and challenged her to grow beyond all perceived limitations.

As a teacher, speaker, consultant, spiritual architect, and leader, who has lived and worked in 26 countries/cultures, SSuzanne humbly harnesses opportunities to seed and nurture the energies of new ideas whose times have come.  She does this through her personal work and by collaborating with other visionaries.

SSuzanne's colleagues have called her a member of Earth's electro-magnetic engineering team, an Earth wisdom-keeper, a true blue being of light and love, a midwife from the celestial realms, and a “shining one”.

Her gifts are many ~ her goal is “To Serve” ~ and her choice is to say “Yes” to a Bright Abundant Future for All!

 

Testimonials:

     I have known S Suzanne Grandon for approximately 32 years. Professionally and personally, we have worked very well together. Her knowledge, insight and abilities go far beyond anything I could express. S. Suzanne Grandon and Star Woman Crystals have collaborated on her facilitating international tours, educational seminars, wholesale transactions and many business consultations and interactions. She has always been professional, forthright, clear in all communications, highly intelligent and exceptional in knowing what to do at the right time and place.

     She is truly a phenomenal citizen of the world, understanding harmony, respect and compassion for all people, everywhere, are the keys to each of us walking forward.

       ~Shari Gackstatter, Co-owner of Star Woman Crystals, Tempe AZ

 

     I have known S. Suzanne Grandon for more than 16 years. During that time we have been professionally associated in numerous ways. These include, and are not limited to, counseling, consultation, leadership, and collaboration in the areas of international/multi-cultural education/training, international spiritual group tours, multi- cultural spiritual/healing ceremonies, international indigenous gatherings, project planning/development, business mentorship, investments, and independent living together.

     I have known SSuzanne to live her life in integrity. Her dedication, knowledge, and wisdom, have earned my respect along with that of many people of different ages from diverse backgrounds and ethnic origins, both in the United States and abroad. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship for many years to come.

       ~ Susan Mountain Deer Griffin, Universal Shaman, Spirit World Tours, AZ

 

     It is always an honor and delight to collaborate with true blue beings of light and love like yourself. Please know how much I honor and support your work and our connection. The time has come and I am so glad that you stayed on the planet to help us.

     I continue to send you love and light and once again allow me to help you in any way.

       ~ Rev. Janice Hope Gorman, Founder and Director of Hope Interfaith Center, Mankato, MN

 

LINK:  

Pure Hope #9 - What Is The Experience Of Pure Consciousness - Guest S Suzanne Grandon

Additional free link to a previous interview show provides background information about what can be termed conscious dimensions to understand more fully the energies humanity is presently traversing.

Guest Category: Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Near Death Experiences, Physics & Metaphysics, Personal Development, Akashic Records, Medium & Channeling, Meditation, Mystic & Seer
Guest Occupation: Founder, Marketer, Heart-based Entrepreneur
Guest Biography:

A less than ideal childhood ultimately prepared Karen Sherbut for the role of her life as a role model, mentor, and humanitarian. In this capacity she provides what she so desperately had once needed; ultimately improving the lives of many young women, their families, and loved ones. Karen’s dream of providing for homeless girls came to fruition in 1996, when alongside her husband John, founded Safe Haven Foundation of Canada. Volunteering at the helm of the Foundation, Karen’s steadfast commitment continues to shape a better and brighter future for all of us.

With 40 years of senior management and leadership experience, Karen has been extensively involved in the development and implementation of businesses at both grassroots and national levels. An engaging and innovative leader, Karen’s focus on results-oriented programs, financial accountability, public relations, and award-winning campaigns have provided an enviable advantage to the Foundation. Karen’s passion remains visible and reflective through the time she dedicates not only to the Foundation but to the many boards and advisory roles she has undertaken over the years.

In addition, for the past 22 years, Karen has been employed as the Vice President of Marketing at Britgary Properties. In recent years, Karen’s expertise has expanded to include operations and strategic planning of some of the Britgary’s newest endeavours

Karen has stood and fought her way through every challenge life threw at her; turning her adversity into a fire that would go on to change the world. It was this passion that drove Karen and her husband John to start the Safe Haven Foundation of Canada. She has empowered not just the 80+ girls that have gone through the program, but impacted countless others as an inspiration, mentor and beacon of light in what can be a very dark world.

This is more than a story of my survival. This is the story of a husband and wife, who stood side by side and took on the world to pave the way for at-risk youth to write their own success story.
Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Fitness Expert, Entertainer, Author & Keynote Speaker
Guest Biography:
June is a Fitness Professional, Author, Writer, Entertainer & Keynote Speaker on Health and Wellness; as well as a highly sought after Active Aging Fitness Instructor, specializing in Beginning Line Dance, Yoga Stretch and Senior Fitness programs designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Her well known "Emerging thru Movement" program is just one of the custom courses she’s designed for company, event, and personal use created to motivate, educate, energize and entertain.

June created and co-instructed the Fitness Programs for Fitness Ambassador Martina Navratilova’s National AARP Conventions, and has appeared onstage and television with Jack LaLanne, Richard Simmons, Forbes Riley, and host of Daytime, Cindy Edwards. She teaches regularly for the YMCA, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, as well as rotaries, clubs, businesses, churches, private and special events.

June was recently featured on WFLA News Channel 8 and awarded the title of "A Great Inspiration!", one of 3 finalists in both the 2016 and 2017 Salt & Pepper Awards given by the Senior Connection Center of Tampa, Florida, is a member of the International Council of Active Aging, Better Living for Seniors, the National Fitness Hall of Fame and won Ms. Florida Senior America 2012 Fan Favorite. June is an ambassador for Tampa Bay, a longtime member of Visit Tampa Bay, and a commercial actor/lifestyle model regularly appearing on television and health and wellness infomercials and commercials. June was a semi-finalist in the Bright Stars Network Senior Talent Show, awarded Toastmasters International Competent Communicator, a Healthy Heroes Nominee for Workplace Fitness, is a 10 year participant in the National Weight Control Registry, and was listed in Tampa Bay's Best Magazine for "People with Style!"
 
June’s book, “Tips by Kittay” was published in 2007.  Her wellness articles have appeared in health and fitness magazines and newspapers both locally and nationally. She is often heard on local and national health radio shows. Her message, professed since 2004, is simple,“Keep on Movin!”
 
With a Bachelor of Science in Education from 
State University of New York College at Buffalo and former elementary teacher, June continues her mission  to help educate, inspire and motivate everyone she meets,  encouraging all to live a healthy, active and engaged life.

June practices what she preaches; instilling in others the value of exercise. 

​"Our bodies were created for movement; we are a system of wheels within wheels, meant to rotate and revolve on a daily basis.”
 
June’s Philosophy of Life is simple:
Eat real food.  Go outside and play.  Hang around with the right people in the right places. Say your prayers. Get plenty of sleep.  “You can't fool Mother Nature!”

 June’s daily prayer:
“Lord Let Me Live Each Day Trying to Accomplish Something, Not Merely to Exist!”

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Sports & Recreation, Variety
Guest Occupation: Head Strength & Performance Coach
Guest Biography:

Mike Niklos

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Northern Illinois University
3x All-American in Football / Illinois State Powerlifting Champion

Training Background: Mike was a Division 1 Strength Coach for 3 years with Robert Morris University and Northern Illinois University, where he oversaw and implemented workouts for the Tennis, Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer, Football, and Baseball teams. Mike was a part of the staff that helped trained Robert Morris’s basketball to get into the NCAA Tournament in 2010. Mike has also trained under multiple NFL Strength Coaches including former Cleveland Browns Strength Coach Tom Mylinski. Mike also assisted in training a Gold Medalist Olympian (Breianne McLaughlin – US Women’s Hockey) during his time before coming to Acceleration.

Professional: Mike ran a 4.38 for NFL scouts and was invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers Rookie Camp in 2007. He also spent time with arena football’s Chicago Rush. In 2011, Mike won the State Championship in powerlifting.

College: Mike was a standout cornerback for the Robert Morris University football team. He finished his career as a 3 time Div 1 All-American. He also placed 2nd All-Time in the NCAA for pass defenses.

High School: Mike was a 4 sport athlete in high school, playing football, wrestling, track, and baseball. Mike earned All-State and All-American (Scout.com) awards his senior year of football and led his high school team twice to the State Championship.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Sports & Recreation, Variety
Guest Occupation: Drummer-Producer
Guest Biography:

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T H E   S M I T H E R E E N S

SPECIAL GUEST on

INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

 

Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 39 years. Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. The band paid its dues in clubs all over the NYC tri-state area from Kenny’s Castaways in Greenwich Village to the Court Tavern and Stone Pony in NJ. As The Smithereens’ fame escalated, they were in heavy rotation on MTV and appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live. They’ve since performed on stages coast to coast from the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to the Meadowlands Arena in NJ to Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, and internationally from Europe to Australia. Tour mates have included Tom Petty, Squeeze, The Pretenders, Lou Reed, and Ramones, among others.

​The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. Their most recent release, COVERS, features 22 of the bands favorite songs first recorded by other artists. They've also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana.

And with the 2017 passing of Pat DiNizio, the surviving members have decided to persevere and carry on their shared musical legacy. Using guest vocalists including Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms and Marshall Crenshaw, they continue to entertain and rock fans all over the U.S. and the world!  

 

Purchase the most recent album from The Smithereens entitled ‘Covers’ at amazon.com

C O V E R S 

BY THE SMITHEREENS

TRACK LISTING

 

  1. The Game of Love (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders)
  2. The Slider (T. Rex)
  3. Ruler of My Heart (Irma Thomas)
  4. Wooly Bully (Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs)
  5. Let’s Talk About Us (Otis Blackwell)
  6. Girl Don’t Tell Me (Beach Boys)
  7. Up In Heaven (The Clash)
  8. Time Won’t Let Me (The Outsiders)
  9. Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday)
  10. Yer Blues (Beatles)
  11. One After 909 (Beatles)
  12. I Want to Tell You (Beatles)
  13. It Don’t Come Easy (Ringo Starr)
  14. Well Alright (Live) (Buddy Holly)
  15. Rosie Won’t You Please Come Home (The Kinks)
  16. World Keeps Going ‘Round (The Kinks)
  17. Downbound Train (Bruce Springsteen)
  18. The Seeker (The Who)
  19. Something Stupid (Frank and Nancy Sinatra)
  20. Lust for Life (Iggy Pop)
  21. The Stroll (The Diamonds)
  22. Shakin’ All Over (Johnny Kidd and the Pirates)

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

19 Sat Oct

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Pawling NY

Daryl's House Club

26 Sat Oct

THE SMITHEREENS: A NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION AT THE STONE PONY

The Stone Pony

27 Sun Oct

THE SMITHEREENS NJ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Asbury Park Convention Hall

01 Fri Nov

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Natick, MA

The Center For Arts In Natick

02 Sat Nov

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in East Greenwich, RI

The Greenwich Odeum

15 Fri Nov

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Port Washington, NY

Jeanne Rimsky Theater

30 Sat Nov

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Tarrytown, NY

Tarrytown Music Hall

 20 Fri Dec

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in Scituate, MA

River Club Music Hall

18 Sat Jan

THE SMITHEREENS w/ROBIN WILSON in New York City

Sony Hall

07 Sat Mar

THE SMITHEREENS w/MARSHALL CRENSHAW in West Long Branch, NJ

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: 30 year professional astrologer
Guest Biography:

Do you know how to set up your home or the best place in the world for you to love? My guest today is Simone Butler who is an expert astrological guide with more than 30 years of experience in helping people find their purpose and passion. She began her career as an L.A. fashion editor, and has since written for many platforms, including the Starscroll and Tarot.com. Simone’s books, Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life, and Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with Your Inner Goddess, bring ancient secrets into modern living. You can read her blogs and learn about her weekly Patreon show, Simone Sez. Simone lives in San Diego with her cats, Max and Nora.

Guest Category: Arts, Earth & Space, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure
Guest Occupation: Puppeteer
Guest Biography:

Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets

Winner of puppetry's highest honor, the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, and recipient of three Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for excellence in puppetry performance and craft. 

Hobey's intricate shadow puppetry work and creation of the original rod puppets, the "Foamies", have earned him a place on stages across the world. Hobey's performances incorporate a variety of puppetry styles including Bunraku, rod, marionettes, "Foamies", and shadow puppetry. Hobey adapts folk tales from various cultures for many of his performances, always adding a special "Golden Rod" twist. He uses his own voice to create characters and sound effects, tell stories, and sing. 

Hobey utilizes his artistic study at The State University of New York at Purchase and the University of North Carolina at Asheville to design and construct all of his Golden Rod Puppets and the beautiful sets that surround them. Hobey also draws on his early experiences growing up in coastal Connecticut or living in a Nevada Native American community in writing the scripts for some of his performances such as "Whale Walker" and "Turtle Island Tales".  

Hobey is considered both an innovator in puppetry craft and a master storyteller. He has created both the "Foamies" and the clever hand puppet known as "Peepers". The "Foamies" are large animal puppets carved from blocks of foam. After studying each animal's characteristic movements, Hobey designs various control mechanisms to make the puppets themselves move in a life-like manner. The "Foamies" are presented using both stage and house performance space.

Hobey tours a variety of shows for educational performances and family concerts including: World Tales – puppetry techniques and stories from around the world; Animalia – the beautiful story of the animal world, ecology, metamorphosis, and animals who are endangered; Turtle Island Tales – Native American stories with moving scenery and exquisite shadow puppetry.

Hobey’s production Migration is a sequel to the popular Animalia. Migration is the story of Beatriz, a young girl who travels with her family from their home in Mexico to work the harvest in Maine. The story of Beatriz’ journey is juxtaposed with the stories of other animals that migrate: Monarch Butterflies, polar bears, the Godwit bird and the Sperm Whale.   These extremely realistic puppets are performed behind a thin circular theatrical scrim onto which is projected Hobey’s original artwork.  The puppets appear to be performing within the video projections on a hypnotic dance between the puppeteer, puppets and original artistic scenery.

Hobey’s latest production, Sea Song,  is about a city boy, addicted to video games is sent to at a remote beach house with his grandmother far from any internet.  There the boy discovers the wonder of sea turtles and nature.

In conjunction with The Kennedy Center's Partnership In Education program, Hobey provides teacher workshops in puppetry across the country: "Telling Folktales With Shadow Puppetry", “The Magic of Peepers Puppets: Exploring Writing Through Puppetry” and "From Larvae to Butterfly: Metamorphosis Through Puppetry".

Guest Category: Arts
Guest Occupation: Contemporary Artist, Photographer, Multicultural exhibitionist
Guest Biography:

SHEININA RAJ

A prodigy Sheinina Raj was tabbed, unwittingly by her High School Art teacher to attend Canada’s prestigious Emily Carr University of Art + Design saving Sheinina from the brink of betraying her vocation to the leading edge of Contemporary Art making worldwide.

With twenty years of experience Raj’s professional career began in Toronto when the Art Director of Access Music Magazine asked her to photograph the 1998 Canadian Hip Hop scene. A legacy of Photographic artwork that graced the walls of the McMichael’s Canadian Art Collection Gallery. Available nationwide the Everything Remains Raw hardcover book published by McMichael’s features a Prelude written by Sarah Stanners the Director of Curatorial & Collections who references Raj’s art as important to Canada as the Group of 7. For this exhibition the Toronto Now Magazine’s feature story headlined Raj’s photography as “Iconic” for Canada.

In 2001 Grey McGear Modern the Los Angeles based gallery that represented Raj’s artwork called with
news that her exhibition had sold out, followed by a request for her to move to LA and continue to develop her international reputation.

Since then Sheinina has reopened Chinatown Los Angeles with her photographic light paintings projected onto Cirque Du Soleil performers and the architecture that frames Chung King Road. Her vision for a virtual park in the courtyard of the A+D Architecture and Design Museum served as an environment that came to life and aired as NBC’s Today in LA cover story. As the A/V Producer of the Genii Awards Raj projected her visual artwork onto the Skirball Cultural Center Auditorium creating the backdrop for Jay Leno as he honored Betty White with the coveted Life Time Achievement Award.

Raj continues her passion for arts and culture with Intercultural, an immersive vision and sound art experience that features a quadrophonic collaboration by Nelly Furtado. The conceptually rigorous detailed portfolio explores diversity through a collection of self-portraiture featuring artist Sheinina Raj arrayed in the traditional finery of 24 nations. Respectfully a humanitarian call for Sheinina, she stands to enlighten cultural ideologies, initiate respect for diversity and unify humanity for a peaceful coexistence worldwide.

In 2016 Sheinina launched the touring exhibition at the Elaine Fleck Gallery in Toronto prior to New York in 2017. As the destination exhibition at the Miami Design Preservation League Art Deco Museum Raj was honored with an Intercultural Day Proclamation from the City of Miami Beach. With the gracious support from Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates Intercultural exhibited at World Art Dubai where Sheinina received the “Most Innovative Artist” Award.

The Prime Minister of Canada the Right Honorable Justin Trudeau stated Sheinina Raj’s Intercultural art exhibition as, “The Best”.

The British Council awarded Sheinina Raj as a Presenter for her Intercultural Poster shown at their 2018
Going Global Conference Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having met with Ingrid Leary of the British Council NZ Raj was commissioned to join the “A” team as a Fijian Artist for the launch of the opening plans for the new National Gallery of Contemporary Arts Fiji. Sheinina’s visual art projection on the exterior of the architecture spoke of ancestry, present day and a peaceful vision for the future.

Artist Talks with Knight Foundation Director of Communications Anusha Alikhan and LA Weekly Art Critic Shana Nys Dambrot have brought art to the forefront of dialogue discussing culture and identity, while encouraging a peaceful union in galleries and museums across America.

Unanimously Art Critics from, Miami Herald, Miami New Times, Huffington Post, Argonaut News and Fiji Sun have given Sheinina Raj critical acclaim.

A decorated artist Raj is a recipient of the 2018 International Photography Awards celebrated at Carnegie Hall in New York City. As the Tokyo International Foto Awards Gold Award winner Sheinina’s awarded artwork exhibited at the Shibuya Cultural Center, Japan, Feb. 2019.

Intercultural will next exhibit at the Lois Lambert Gallery at Bergamot Station May 2020 followed by the UN Head- quarters in Geneva with Fiji as the Host Nation in June 2020.

Guest Category: Arts, Design, Beauty, Fashion, Visual Arts, Entertainment, History, Kids & Family, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Native American Flutist
Guest Biography:

DEBRA DELAHUNTY

Debra was born in Huntington Beach,CA and was always drawn to the Native American way of life. 

In 2009, Debra met Peter Lovio (Yaqui), (who became a close friend and her mentor), at Redbirds Children of Many Colors Powwow. He took her by the hand and introduced her to a flute maker and told her, “This is your next Spiritual Journey.” At that time she didn’t understand what he meant until the following week when she was at an open mic and he told her she was going to play. After she played (never playing an instrument before) she understood what he meant as it came natural to her.

Debra has put out one CD, and seven (7) years later plays her flutes for meditations, weddings and Celebrations of Life. You can also hear her play every third (3rd) weekend of July at Redbirds Children of Many Colors Powwow Flute icrcle, held at Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA where her journey began, and in December in Simi Valley, CA at Redbirds Blanket, School Supply and Toy Drive for the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation, SD. 

Debra Delahunty is a big supporter of the Shadow Land Foundation, where her CDs can be purchased and the money will go to help the foundation provide wolf education for children of all ages. Inquire about the CDs and the wolves at their website.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Executive Director and Founder of Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation
Guest Biography:

Angela Peabody is the Executive Director and Founder of Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, a 501c3 organization founded on the principles of eliminating violence and injustices against women and girls. After a celebrated career as a Television Broadcast Journalist in Liberia, and Special Press Secretary to the country’s first woman Minister of Agriculture, Angela immigrated to the United States, following the bloody and brutal coup d’etat in her native Liberia. She developed the passion as an advocate for women and girls against injustices and violence after her sister was beaten to death by her husband. The first Liberian woman to ever pen and publish a full-length novel, Angela is now an accomplished and award-winning author. Her literary work includes the novels, Exiled – within the Bowels of American Society (published 2001) and When the Games Froze (published 2014). She also co-authored the biography of Sarian Bouma; Welfare to Millionaire (published 2004). The proceeds from her second novel were donated to help build a school in Liberia, The Hope Academy, where both girls and boys would learn about the risks of violence against children. 

Since then, Angela has authored two children’s books and a training manual about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). She recently served on a special committee with the Council of the Great City Schools to research, compile and write an educational toolkit on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to be used by teachers, nurses and school counselors in school districts throughout the U.S.  In 2014, Angela and Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation made history when they held the first Walk To End FGM in the U.S, which has become a popular annual event in Washington, D.C. 

WALK TO END Female Genital Mutilation

 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

Pre-Walk Program: 12:00 Noon 

National Sylvan Theater

Washington Memorial Drive, SW

Washington, D.C. 20024

5K Walk-A-thon Starts: 1:30 pm 

Walk Route: Begin at the Sylvan Theater and we will walk to the Lincoln Memorial and back to the Sylvan Theater.

PLEASE JOIN US!

GLOBAL WOMAN P.E.A.C.E. FOUNDATION 

Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Established in January 2010, GWPF was founded on the principles of ending injustices and violence against women and girls. 

Funds raised from the Walk To End FGM and the Global Woman Awards will fund the “Lisa C. Bruch Scholarship Fund” to help educate girls in West Africa who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM), or are at risk of it. Funds will also support our “Survivor Resettlement Program,” “Wholesome Organic Relief Program” and the “Kids Reach Shield Program.” 

The Lisa C. Bruch Scholarship Fund is named in memory of the late Lisa Bruch, who passed away in December 2018. Lisa was a GWPF Board Advisor and a devout supporter and donor of GWPF’s programs. She donated an annual percentage of her income until her demise. 

The Survivor Resettlement Program assists FGM survivors with asylum application, legal representation, résumé compilation, cover letter, personal reference, relocation and job-hunting. 

The Wholesome Organic Relief Program helps to rehabilitate FGM survivors through psychological counseling, vaginal restorative surgery and physical therapy. 

The Kids Reach Shield Program is our preventive program, which trains US law enforcement, school nurses associations, teachers associations, students and the community in FGM. 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Hereditary practitioner of the witchcraft
Guest Biography:

Tudorbeth is a hereditary practitioner of the witchcraft. Her knowledge of magic and the Craft stems from her Celtic ancestry. Her origins are the British Isles including England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Many of her recipes, sayings, traditions, and knowledge stem from her ancestors, passed to her from her father. Her great grandmother was a famous tea reader in Ireland while her Welsh great grandmother knew every plant and food within nature. Flora Edwards had many cures and came from a long line of midwives and ‘cunning or wise’ women.

Tudorbeth, is a magic name, has lived and worked around the world including California and Italy. She has a BA Honours degree in Religious Studies from the University of Southampton and a Post Graduate Degree in Education fro Sheffield Hallam University. Currently she has returned to education once more to continue with academia and is studying for her Masters’ Degree in Medieval Studies at the University of Lincoln.

Tudorbeth is also the Principal at the British College of Witchcraft and Wizardry and teaches courses on witchcraft with emphasis on nature and hedge-witchery in particular:

http://thebritishcollegeofwitchcraftandwizardry.org/

Tudorbeth writes for many publications and is a regular contributor to Soul and Spirit magazine and has over 50 books published her latest is:

A Spellbook for All Seasons: Welcome Natural Change with Magical Blessings is published by Eddison Books and is available everywhere in hardback.

Her other books include:

  • The Craft in the City series,

  • A Hedge-Witch’s Autumn To Do List: Crafts, Recipes and Elemental Beings of Fall,

  • The Celtic Hedge-witch: Hedge-witchery for the Modern World,

  • The Hedge-witch’s Book of Recipes,

  • Herbs of Eden

  • A Hedge-witch’s Guide to Supernatural Beings series

And many, many, others.

Tudorbeth also creates videos alongside her work within the Craft under the title of White Witch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3BfkC3kBCA

Her popular video on Youtube – 11 Signs You Are A White Witch continues to be one of the most popular videos regarding witchcraft.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Plant & Animals, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Access Consciousness, Angel Communication, Shamanism
Guest Occupation: Artist
Guest Biography:

Brian Fox is a nationally-renowned artist specializing in painting athletes & celebrities. His forte and passion centers on sports and music but his ability and experience extend far beyond that scope. Brian has painted some of the biggest icons of our time, including the late Jackie Robinson, Keith Richards, Derek Jeter, Jim Morrison, Mark Wahlberg, Gene Simmons, Johnny Depp, Muhammad Ali, and Mixed Martial Arts Champion Georges St-Pierre, to name just a few. 

Over the course of Brians 20-year career, Brian has forged numerous relationships with athletes and organizations such as Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Ryan Howard, the Major League Baseball Players Association, the National Hockey League, Rachel Robinson and many more in order to raise substantial money for their favorite charitable organizations, including the ALS Association, Major League Baseball Players Trust, Josh Beckett Foundation, Ryan Howard Family Foundation, Providence College, Hockey Fights Cancer and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. 

Brian has been selected as the official commemorative artist for Major League Baseballs 2007, 2008 and 2009 All Star Games, as well as the official artist for the 2007 World Series, held in Boston. In 2009, he was hired to produce Original Artist Sketch Cards for TOPPS popular Series 1 Baseball Cards. Brian completed the sketches of forty (40) current and retired legendary baseball players, including Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Hamilton, and Ichiro Suzuki. Also in 2009 & 2010, Brian was commissioned by the NHL to produce original artwork for the 2010 & 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on January 1 where Brians artwork was featured on the cover of the limited edition game day program.

A highlight in Brian's career, in anticipation for the 2010 Olympics, and 30th Anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice", Brian collaborated with Olympic hero Jim Craig to create a collection of original artwork commemorating the 30 year anniversary of Miracle on Ice. The first release, a portrait of Craig draped in the American flag. Brian was also commissioned by a private collector to produce a one-of-a-kind collectors portrait commemorating the 30-year anniversary of Miracle on Ice. The portrait was signed by all members of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team, including Craig.

Brians impeccable draftsmanship, attention to detail and uncanny ability to capture the look of his subjects keep his masters of art in high demand. Brian is prominently featured in numerous celebrity events and high-profile charity benefits, always promoting his altruism and passion for expressive, visual art. Brian Foxs artwork exhibits and sells throughout the United States.

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Entertainment, Kids & Family, Sports & Recreation
Guest Occupation: Singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, author
Guest Biography:

M   Y   L   E   S

G   O   O   D   W   Y   N

LEGENDARY SINGER/GUITARIST/SONGWRITER/FOUNDER

for

CANADA'S CELEBRATED ROCK LEGENDS

A    P    R    I    L

W    I    N    E

EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

 

Singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the band April Wine, Myles Goodwyn’s passion and drive shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings. He is the only remaining original member of the group since the inception of April Wine in 1969. Goodwyn grew up poor and is the classic “small-town kid makes good” success story. As a young teen, Goodwyn honed his skills, playing in bands such as East Gate Sanctuary and Woody’s Termites. From the very beginning, Goodwyn plotted the course of the band. His unique but classic rock voice gives April Wine a distinct and immediately recognizable sound. Ranging from hard rock classics to soulful ballads, his vocal range and style can really grab a hold of you. His songwriting skills are prolific.

He has penned virtually every April Wine song. He has a knack with words and seems to have an ability to write a catchy tune at will. Through the ups and downs and changing faces of the band, the one thing that has remained constant is Myles Goodwyn. Even today and with their latest release and shift in direction, his voice is as strong and apparent as ever.

Now in its fourth decade, April Wine continues to charge ahead as one of Canada’s very best rock bands. And as far as rock history goes, Myles Goodwyn is already a living legend (especially in the annals of Canadian rock history), being known as one of the all-time greats.

In Just Between You and Me, Goodwyn shares the story of his upbringing, first at home in rural New Brunswick and then in the music business as the lead singer of one of Canada’s most popular bands ever, April Wine.

For more information about

Myles Goodwyn

and April Wine visit …

https://www.aprilwine.ca/

APRIL WINE TOUR DATES 2019

OCTOBER

Oct 10/19 Centre for the Arts Burlington, ON SOLD OUT

Oct 11/19 London Music Hall London, ON

Oct 18/19 Clyde Iron Works Duluth, MN

Oct 19/19 Media Ballroom Minneapolis, MN

NOVEMBER

Nov 08/19 Molson Canadian Centre Moncton, NB

Nov 22/19 Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Hogansburg, NY

2020 TOUR DATES

APRIL 2020

Apr 15/20 Flato Markham Theatre Markham, ON

Apr 16/20 Richmond Hill PAC Richmond Hill, ON

Legendary Canadian Guitarist & Songwriter Myles Goodwyn of April Wine Cooks Up a Heady Blues Brew on Friends Of The Blues 2 

Album Coming October 25th

 Track List 

01 - Hip Hip

02 - Like A Dog Ain't Had Its Day

03 - Over Now

04 - You Got It Bad

05 - Fish Tank Blues

06 - Speedo (Revisited)

07 - Daddy Needs New Shoes

08 - Being Good

09 - I Love My Guitar

10 - Help Me Baby

11 - When Your Ship Came In (I Was At The Airport Drinking)

12 - Sick And Tired (Of Being Sick And Tired Over You)

13 - I Saw Someone That Wasn't There (And It Was You)

14 - (Bonus Track) Even Singing Cowboys Get The Blues

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, History, Music, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Intuitive Nutritionist. Lana Nelson, author of The Food Codes, teaches her clients to eat according to what their body is asking for.
Guest Biography:

"With her groundbreaking new book The Food Codes, Lana Nelson gives us a way of living and relating to food that has been desperately needed for as long as people have been around. You don't have to wonder anymore about what to eat." Do you know if you have food issues? My guest is Lana Nelson who is a Certified Emotion and Body Code consultant, and author of the book: The Food Codes that teaches how to eat without guilt and shame and also teaches you what your body needs for food at different times, seasons, or when different stresses affect your life. Lana teaches thousands of people every year how to heal themselves with food and has developed one of the easiest techniques on the planet using emotional clearing and energy healing techniques as well as Quantum Biofeedback Technology.  Lana is also a Licensed Massage Therapist as well as a Reiki Master Teacher who counsels in nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic therapies. Her focus is on individuals, couples and families who struggle with food, health, and emotional problems.

Guest Category: Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, News, Pets and Animals, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Counselor
Guest Biography:
In the past 15 years of my career I have received certified training in multiple modes of therapy including cognitive behavioral therapy, couples counseling, sex therapy and group therapies. As a bilingual, bi-cultural therapist, I enjoy working with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, gender, and sexual orientations. My approach to therapy is founded on the belief that people can change aspects of their life that no longer accurately represent who they are or how they want to be perceived by others.

I work with each individual to modify thinking patterns to maintain positive self-value over the course of their lives despite of what kind of challenges face them. I aim to create a safe space for positive and long lasting change.

I believe in the power of choice, and focus on strengthening the willingness to improve and succeed. I believe that accepting help is not a weakness but a great competitive advantage. And you don't have to do it on your own. Welcome to your journey!!

Guest Category: Mental Health, Sex
Guest Occupation: The Relationship Help Doctor
Guest Biography:

Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, The Relationship Help Doctor, provides urgent and ongoing care for relationships in crisis. Her mission is to provide the insights, information, and inspiration for clients and audiences to know why and how to transform relationship with themselves and with other humans to be honest, respectful, and safe in all ways. Even the United States Marines have sought her help!

An active member of the Evolutionary Business Council (as am I) which has a combined Member reach of 400 Million+, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler is well known and respected for her transformational work globally. She is also the Author of sixteen books including "Escaping the Hijackal Trap" and "Stop! That’s Crazy-Making", she hosts two popular podcasts: Transforming Relationship with Emotional Savvy: The Relationship Help Show and Save Your Sanity: Help for Toxic Relationships. Her YouTube channel, ForRelationshipHelp, has reached over 275,000 views.

On iTunes: ForRelationshipHelp

Blog: ForRelationshipHelp.com

YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelp

Facebook: Facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctor

Twitter: Twitter.com/RhobertaShaler

LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShaler 

Instagram: Instagram.com/DrRhobertaShaler

Pinterest: Pinterest.com/RhobertaShaler

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: New Jersey Optometrist & Author
Guest Biography:

About Nicholas Despotidis, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Dr. Despotidis and his wife Teresa have two sons, Nicholas and Gregory. It was his children’s need for eyeglasses at very young ages that sparked his passion to investigate and address the growing number of children requiring eyeglasses. He is a pioneer in the use of corneal reshaping contact lenses, which are used to slow down or prevent deterioration in the eyesight of children and young adults. He’s the lead author of the book, “My Children Are Nearsighted Too.” (www.MyChildrenAreNearsightedToo.com) Dr. Despotidis graduated with honors from The State College of Optometry in New York and later completed a residency in Vision Therapy/Pediatric Vision. He has published papers in optometric journals and is a frequent lecturer. Among his many honors is the distinguished Barnes-Hind Award for Excellence in Contact Lens Fitting. Dr. Despotidis is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Orthokeratology Academy of America (FOAA) and is a Board Certified Fellow in Vision Therapy (FCOVD) with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

Guest Category: Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Variety