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Submitted by Douglas Newsom on 19 April 2021

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Guest Occupation: Author “Becoming a True Champion”, former NCAA gymnastics champion & Team Member on “Hey Sport Parents- The Sports Dr’s In”
Guest Biography:

It was February of 1974 when a completely unknown young gymnast, Kirk Mango, made a choice that would change the direction of his life and send him on an intense journey of self-discovery and accomplishment. His efforts would culminate in a State Championship, a high school All-American award and a full scholarship to compete in gymnastics at the NCAA Division I level for Northern Illinois University. What was most surprising and unbelievable about this was not only the achievement itself, but the fact that he did it in just one year-something nobody thought possible. For Kirk, it was the starting point of a career that has brought him numerous other awards and honors, first as an athlete, then as a coach and teacher.

A collegiate Division I National Champion and gold medalist on the still rings in 1979, Kirk had to defeat several Olympians to garner this honor, accomplishing this feat by almost 3 tenths of a point (former 10.0 scoring) above the next placed competitor. He was awarded commendations from the mayor of DeKalb, Illinois and from Northern Illinois University for high achievement and contribution to the City of DeKalb and to the University. The previous year Kirk had won the silver medal on this event in the 1978 Division I National Championships, losing the gold medal by a mere one-tenth of a point. Of particular note is that Kirk was in 17th place after the first preliminary round of competition (compulsory), moving to sixth place after the first optional round, and second place (and the silver medal) after receiving the highest optional score on still rings in the finals. He was selected as a collegiate All-American in both 1978 and 1979 and to the present day still holds the Northern Illinois University school record for the still rings event. Kirk’s accomplishments, along with his many other regional, dual-meet, and invitational championships (including the prestigious Windy City and Midwest Open), gave rise to his nickname, “The Lord of the Rings.”

In 2000, he was selected to the Northern Illinois Athletic Hall of Fame; there, his photograph hangs on the wall with some of the most prestigious athletes ever to attend and compete for Northern Illinois University. His most recent accolades include being chosen in 2009 as No. 8 of the Top 50 Athletes of All Time competing for NIU, induction into Willowbrook High School’s Inaugural Hall of Fame (with professional athlete greats, former Chicago Bears Tom Hicks, Cleveland Browns Matt Roth, former Philadelphia Phillies World Series pitcher Dan Schatzeder, and Milwaukee Brewers Jody Gerut), and induction into Northern Illinois Athletic Hall of Fame for a second time in October of 2010.

Kirk graduated NIU in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in education and in 1992 received his Master of Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Now retired, he taught high school students for 34 years and coached student-athletes for 17 of those years.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Sports & Recreation, Variety
Guest Occupation: Feng Shui
Guest Biography:

Born in and grew up in Mt Kisco, NY, after my parents moved from France following WW II

Good family, good parents, good education, a successful athlete and business experiences, well off. Then came marriage, children, divorce, wife got all the wealth and I was cut off from contact with my children.

Next came Harmonic Convergence 1987 and my spiritual awareness became very strong. Soon afterward came Feng Shui. I never studied it but immediately knew what to do and a Chiropractor I was seeing said from her muscle testing that she could confirm that I was supposed to do it and would I begin by doing her office.  Then others heard about it and started calling me. Soon I was famous in the US and was traveling extensively.

Included in the Feng Shui connection was the use of my special gift of having extreme sensitivity to energies and a deep connection to the earth's energies and Gaia. While traveling in every state in North America, it was the activation of crystalline energies and stargates.

The next chapter moved me to Vermont to reduce all the travel while making Feng Shui videos and the construction and movie of How To Build The Perfect Feng Shui house. The budget for construction was limited and although the house was mostly completed and is very livable, it is not fully completed and hence the movie is currently not completed. The house did get an Award From Efficiency Vermont for the most energy-efficient home built in Vermont. The name of the property is "Hearts Landing" and has a heart-shaped pond on 12 acres located in beautiful pristine mountains in the part of Vermont known as the NORTHEAST KINGDOM. 

Another story for next time is 2 major sightings from my window with millions of ships visiting me.  Tara and Rama always called me Galactic Commander so maybe they are right! Susan was in contact with me while she was in the body for one of the sightings.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Plant & Animals, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Feng Shui, Philosophy, Spiritual, Shamanism
Guest Occupation: Psycholgist
Guest Biography:

Nicholas Brink received his PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (1970).  He was a psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at Danville State Hospital, Danville, Pennsylvania, beginning his private practice as a clinical psychologist in 1982.  He is a past president of the American Association for the Study of Mental Imagery and a past board member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams.  Besides numerous journal publications and conference papers and workshops he has published seven books:

Brink, N. E. (2002). Grendel and His Mother: Healing the Traumas of Childhood Through Dreams, Imagery and Hypnosis.  New York, NY: Routledge.

Brink, N. E. (2013). The Power of Ecstatic Trance: Practices for Healing, Spiritual Growth, and Accessing the Universal Mind. Rochester, VT: Bear & Co.

Brink, N. E. (2014). Baldr’s Magic: The Power of Norse Shamanism and Ecstatic Trance. Rochester, VT: Bear & Co.

Brink, N. E. (2016a). Beowulf’s Ecstatic Trance Magic: Accessing the Archaic Powers of the Universal Mind. Rochester, VT: Bear & Co.

Brink, N. E. (2016b). Trance Journeys of the Hunter-Gatherers: Ecstatic Practices to Reconnect with the Great Mother and Heal the Earth. Rochester, VT: Bear & Co.

Brink, N. E. (2017). Ecstatic Soul Retrieval: Shamanism and Psychotherapy. Rochester, VT: Bear & Co.

Brink, N. E. (2019). Applying the Constructivist Approach to Cognitive Therapy: Resolving the Unconscious Past. New York, NY: Routledge. 

 

Guest Category: Business, Earth & Space, Education, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Executive Coach
Guest Biography:

Kathleen studied psychology, English and modern history at Melbourne University and subsequently studied postgraduate criminology.

Applying what she had learned to her personal and professional lives became a passion. This led to the development of a personal program of continuous learning and to the creation of her company, Intuitive Insights, which focused on executive development, leadership coaching and community engagement.

The company concentrated on helping leaders, individuals and teams to understand the essence of who they are and how they can choose the way forward to give their work and life meaning and purpose.

Kathleen has coached over 300 executives around the world.

This balanced and fulfilling life came to a sudden and distressing full stop on 23 August 2011 when she suffered a major stroke.

Determined that her experiences might have lessons for others, and while she was still recovering in hospital from operations and treatment, she began the writing of Standing Up!. Given the state of her health, this was challenging enough, but the death of her parents within a few months of each other in October 2012 and February 2013 further tested her resolve to complete the book.

A further heavy blow came when one of her much-loved daughters, Dr Lucinda May Jordan, was diagnosed with breast cancer, also early in 2013. She subsequently passed away in May 2015.

Lucinda had been working with the McAuley Community Services for Women in Victoria. McAuley supports women and children experiencing family violence or homelessness.

Proceeds from the sale of Standing Up! are donated to McAuley Community Services.

Guest Category: Arts, Literature, Business, Careers, Education, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Kundalini Yoga and Passion Map Practitioner
Guest Biography:

Natasha is an Executive Coach, Life Coach & Passion Mapping
Practitioner.  She facilitates and helps people develop themselves in
multiple spaces, including Experiential Leadership, Personal Efficiency
(PEPworlwide NZ) and Personal Development. She also teaches weekly Kundalini
Yoga & Meditation classes.

Natasha has real belief in people's potential and passion for what drives
human excellence. She takes a holistic view of Leadership, Productivity and
Well-being and enjoys working in all 3 areas. Her multi-cultural background
and strong presentation and communication skills enable her to facilitate
life-changing results in both individuals and groups.

Natasha grew up in Canada and Mexico and has also enjoyed living and working
in Japan, Australia and Thailand.  She now lives in New Zealand with her
Kiwi Husband and their 10-year-old son.
 

Guest Category: Business, Education, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Variety
Guest Occupation: MICHAEL BENNER who speaks and writes about Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, and Mindfulness. His new book is “Fearless Intelligence.”
Guest Biography:

Want to know how to embody Fearless Intelligence and See how The Best of You is Hidden where You’re Afraid to Look? My guest is Michael Benner who is the author of Fearless Intelligence — The Extraordinary Wisdom of Awareness and the self-awareness training, Internal Vigilance, commissioned by the Orange County California Sheriff’s Academy. He is also well known throughout Southern California for his popular “human potential” talk radio programs on KABC-AM, KLOS-FM, KLSX-FM, KCBS-FM, KRLA-AM, and most recently on KPFK-FM.  Michael has been a regularly scheduled speaker at the Whole Life Expo, the Philosophical Research Society, the Live and Learn Center, the Mind Skills Center, the Helix Center, and the National Whole Health Symposium.

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: CEO of WomenVeteransUnitedCommittee,Inc.(WVUCI)
Guest Biography:
Dr. Fisher served in the United States Navy Reserves on active duty for 15 years with an Honorable Discharge. Intense experience speaking and presenting in public as well as program planning and the coordination of activities, events and projects. Have knowledge, Skills and Abilities of unique issues and challenges faced by Women Veterans which includes knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and programs related to veterans' benefits and services, particularly those related to Women Veterans. Knowledgeable regarding organizations that assist Women Veterans as well as the operation of state and federal government. Very knowledgeable of public administration, program planning and implementation, as well as skilled in developing and maintaining cooperative work relationships with federal, state and community-based organizations, Veteran County Service Officers, and other Veteran organizations. Exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with the ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze information; to devise solutions to problems. Review current information, statutes, rules and/or polices that affect Women Veterans. Provide guidance, technical assistance, and recommendations on Women Veteran's issues. Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, or hearings, and serves on designated boards, panels, or committees relating to Women Veterans. Prepare and conducts high-level briefings and presentations to legislators, government agencies, Veterans' organizations, and other business and community leaders related to Women Veterans. Encourage and support recognition of Women Veteran's contribution to Maryland, Washington, DC, and the nation. Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively, and to train others. Over 20 years’ experience as a Women Veterans Chair for the Maryland and Washington, DC Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and other Veteran Service Organizations.
Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Military, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Director of Health & Wellness Women Veterans United Committee, Inc.
Guest Biography:

Tiffany Daniel joined the US Army in 1986,retiring in 2014,and is a CombatVeteran.She is presently in the US Army Inactive Ready Reserves. Her first combat tour was with the 115th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) in support of Desert Shield/Storm. She started as a Track Vehicle Repairer (63H)going on recovery missions later becoming an Automated Logistical Specialist (92A). Both positions held mainly by men. The main mission for the Mobile Hospital was to recover abandoned vehicles. Tiffany later became a combat medic for her Mobile Support Team (MST). From the onset of deployment Tiffany soon realized that her life had a bigger mission,and she has been determined ever since to submit to it. Tiffany has evolved into a woman of God created in His greatness daily pursuing her purpose driven life.Tiffany is an Analyst by trade and an Inspirational Health and Wellness Coach by purpose. She is a member of the following organizations: Federally Employed Women (FEW), a non-profit organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal government. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW),a non-profit organization that supports veterans to ensure they are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made in the community and for our country.With the VFW she held the positions of Chaplain, Past District and Post Commander.Heal a Woman Heal a Nation, member, a community-based organization that promotes holistic wellness for women and families through education,physical and mental health, economic and self-empowerment. In choosing to become an Ambassador, she decided to make the commitment to stay focused and support the leaders that activate change in our communities. On One Accord Ministries, Inc.,a faith based non-profit organization assisting women as they transition from Victims of Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation and Returning Citizens, to getting their life back in order. Catherine Foundation Pregnancy and Crisis Center, a faith based non-profit organization that educates women on healthy lifestyles, gives support, counseling,and referrals (shelter, food, clothing etc.) to assist them during and after their pregnancy.PresentDirector for Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. (WVUCI).Tiffany has two loving sons and three darling grandsons. She is a native Washingtonian, attended Margret Washington Vocational High School where she graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program to pursue a career in nursing. Tiffany holds a BS in Psychology, Institute of Intergrative Nutrition Alumni, Cleveland Clinic Certified in Behavioral Health and Wellness and graduate of Spirit of Faith Bible Institute, Ministerial Studies.Tiffanyhas now put all this dedication and experience together to assist her as she operates in her passion.She was the owner of the Independently Owned Curves of Fort Washington, MD a franchise for women’s health & fitness.

Guest Category: Kids & Family, Military, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Musician
Guest Biography:

Jonathan Tyler musician

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Cosmetic dermatologist, author, transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor
Guest Biography:

DR. ALLEN LYCKA

Dr. Allen Lycka has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world for three decades. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped to develop laser assisted tumescent liposuction – an advanced body sculpture technique, and Moh’s Micrographic Surgery, an advanced means of removing skin cancer with 99% success.

He has lived and practiced in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1989. He’s written 17 books, 30+ academic papers and hosted the number one internet radio show in the world – Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today. He is a co- founder of Doctors for the Practice of Safe and Ethical Aesthetic Medicine and founder of The Canadian Skin Cancer Association. He has won the prestigious Consumers Choice Award For Cosmetic Surgery for 16 consecutive years.

In 2003, Dr. Lycka’s life changed drastically when he suddenly developed a right foot drop and then misdiagnosed as ALS (Lou Gherigs’ disease). Still, he maintained his status as a leading cosmetic doctor for 30 years.

Because of what he learned, he is co-authoring the book The Secrets of Living A Fantastic Life with Harriet Tinka, a former fashion model and Woman of Distinction.

He is also currently co-authoring two more books: one with Corie Poirier entitled, “bLU Talks Presents: Business, Life and the Universe” and one with Jack Canfield entitled, “The Pillars of Success.”

Currently acknowledged as a leading expert in Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points, he is a transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Health & Lifestyle, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Technology
Guest Occupation: Transformational speaker, passionate life coach, blogger, Chartered Professional Accountant, Football Official, and an ultra-marathon runner
Guest Biography:

HARRIET TINKA

As a Turning Point expert, Harriet Tinka is a perfect example of someone finding a need in the community and filling it. Despite dealing with obstacles in her life, she has overcome those hurdles and has found success by inspiring thousands of audiences reach their full potential.

Though stabbed, kidnapped and left for dead, she turned that horrifying experience into motivation. She has inspired and given hope to women who are faced with domestic violence. She is known by her students as a “Powerhouse Role Model” who makes being genuine the most powerful thing of all.

Harriet is an invigorating transformational speaker, passionate life coach, blogger, Chartered Professional Accountant, Football Official, and an ultra-marathon runner. She is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Social Enterprise, Empowered Me Inc, a company whose mission is to inspire and empower girls and women.

Harriet has received numerous awards including YWCA Woman

of Distinction, Global Woman of Vision, Afro- Canadian Community Woman of the Year, Action for Healthy Communities Youth Empowerment Award, Rotary

Integrity Award and Daughter’s Day Award just to mention a few. She is a tireless philanthropist, and a Toastmaster Divisional Champion.

Harriet feels blessed to have her journey supported by her partner Steve and her three lovable children Tristan, Rhiannah and Aaliyah

Guest Category: Business, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Inspirational, Motivational, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Speaker, ICF Certified Life Coach and Certified Movement Specialist
Guest Biography:

GINA PERO

Gina Pero is the CEO and Founder of Gina Pero LLC and Embracing You. She is a Professional Speaker, ICF Certified Life Coach and Certified Movement Specialist.

She received a BFA from the University at Buffalo. Gina has been featured at the Velocity Dance Convention, in Dance Informa Magazine, in My Vegas Magazine, on the cover of Holistic Fashionista, and in numerous podcasts and media.

Gina is a highly regarded leading expert, trainer, & speaker traveling to over 30 cities a year. Also, she is the host of her own popular podcast “The Gina Pero Show.” Due to Gina overcoming scoliosis as a teenager and becoming a professional dancer, a Radio City Rockette, and healing her own brain and spinal injury holistically, Gina’s expertise in teaching high achieving performers and creatives, adds a new kind of lifestyle in health, business, and career.

Gina is passionate about empowering her audiences and high achieving clients with her step-by-step systems so they can easily implement and perform with ease and confidence. Plus, with her proven techniques, her clients and audiences learn how to live an aligned and abundant lifestyle right now. Gina has a life-long commitment to being the Best of the Best for her audiences and clients. Whether she is speaking to a group of twenty or hundreds, Gina ignites and activates the atmosphere, with her mastery in communication and innovative approach.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Business, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Fitness & Exercise, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, shamanic practitioner, healer and facilitator of Earth Healing techniques
Guest Biography:

LUCINDA MONROE KING

Singer Songwriter at Universal Music Publishing, Lucinda Monroe is a shamanic practitioner, healer and facilitator of Earth Healing techniques. Using a variety of healing instruments: Shamanic Sami drum, Ancient Egyptian Harp, vocal toning & 7 Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls she uses to blend together to create a unique healing sound journey that is as magical as it is healing.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Sound Healing, Kids & Family, Self Help, Spiritual, Shamanism
Guest Occupation: National Employment Director for Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Guest Biography:

Jeffrey C. Hall, a combat veteran of the Persian Gulf War, was appointed National Employment Director for the more than 1 million-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on March 31, 2014. From the DAV National Headquarters located in Cold Spring, Kentucky, Hall oversees special employment initiatives and works with private and public sector entities to develop and build partnerships to address joblessness and underemployment as well as facilitate job fairs and lead efforts to connect veterans and employers.

A native of Goodland, Indiana, Hall earned an associate’s degree in fine arts from Vincennes University, Indiana in 1986. He also earned certification in the lawyer’s assistant program from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois in 1994. He graduated from the management and leadership training program at Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland in 1996.

Hall enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1988 and served as a member of B Company, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, Tiger Brigade, 2nd Armored Division. On March 11, 1991, while serving in the Persian Gulf War, he was wounded when his vehicle struck an Iraqi anti-tank mine, resulting in concussion blast injuries to his lower and upper extremities. Following medical treatment and intensive physical therapy, Hall returned to duty and was honorably discharged in 1992.

Hall joined DAV’s professional staff as a national service officer in 1993 at the Chicago, Illinois, DAV National Service Office. In 1996, he was assigned to the position of National Appeals Officer at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals office in Washington, D.C., and was appointed Assistant Supervisor in Louisville, Kentucky in 1997. In 1999, he was appointed supervisor of the Chicago, Illinois, DAV National Service Office. In 2004, he was simultaneously promoted to Supervisor of the New York, New York, National Service Office and National Area Supervisor of Area 10. He was appointed Assistant National Legislative Director in 2010 and served in that capacity until his current appointment. He is also a member and former President of the National Guild of Attorneys in Fact, Inc.

Hall is a life member of DAV Chapter 19 in Cold Spring, Kentucky. He lives in Union, Kentucky, with his wife, LeeAnne, and their three children.

 

Guest Category: Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, History, Military, News, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Air Force veteran
Guest Biography:

Matthew Landis

Born July 22, 1969 in Ramapo, New York, just north of NYC. 

Played college basketball for Springfield College, MA. 

Served in the USAF during the Gulf War period in the early 1990s.

Have 3 beautiful daughters and 3 grandchildren. 

Had a great sales career but was suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety and ADHD. 

Got involved with some bad decisions and needed help. 

Became homeless in 2014 in Georgia.

Lost everything and then the VA in Wyoming picked up a really broken man, and offered help. I went through the treatment program here twice, and on my 3rd attempt, I decided to do something different. I needed a  change...I wasn’t sure what that meant but I met a counselor that had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and a month later I was in Washington, about to hike 2,653 miles south to Mexico. Along the journey...the course of my life began to change. I met other veterans on trail who were also not well, and are now life-long friends. After the 2018 hike, I decided to hike it again. Another 2,653 miles...but by then, I knew I needed to help other veterans experience what I just did. So in 2019 I hiked the PCT again. And that's when the calling for suicide prevention became what I'm doing now.

 

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Military, News, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Sports & Recreation
Guest Occupation: Legendary Drummer w/Black Sabbath/DIO/Heaven and Hell
Guest Biography:

V I N N Y

A P P I C E

AND

BROTHER CARMINE APPICE

PAY TRIBUTE TO

RONNIE JAMES DIO

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VINNY APPICE

 

A special Ronnie James Dio tribute video By Carmine & Vinny Appice will be releasing soon. This Dio video celebration will commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the passing of the late, great singer, who died on May 16, 2010 from cancer. The video will be released on Sunday, May 16, 2020 on YouTube and on the Internet in general.

Besides being a close friend, Vinny Appice was also a longtime musical sidekick of Dio’s, performing with him in Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell.  Vinny also performed with Rick Derringer and, as a sixteen-year old in 1974, met John Lennon at the Record Plant Studios in New York during the recording of Lennon’s classic Walls and Bridges album, adding background hand claps to the hit single Whatever Gets You Through the Night.  And he and his original bandmates from the first Dio lineup reformed in 2012 as Last in Line to record and perform live. A consummate performer and drummer, Vinny also is a brilliant clinician, performing clinics and master classes all across the globe as well as making appearances in films and television.
 He has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums and CDs including many multi-platinum records. Touring the world for over 2 decades resulted in selling millions of records!
Vinny's drumming can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including Wayne's World 2, Heavy Metal, Iron Eagle and Bedazzled. Vinny, the author of drum instruction book "Rock Steady" and DVD "Hard Rock Drumming Techniques" has performed incredible powerhouse drum clinics around the globe also. Numerous books have been written about Black Sabbath and Dio with the authors always mentioning Vinny's unique powerful drumming style!
Some of the boys that got Vinnie’s drumming blood flowing......John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham and Mitch Mitchell.

For more information about Vinny Appice

Carmine Appice

And Ronnie James Dio

visit … 

Vinny Appice website - https://www.vinnyappice.com 

Carmine Appice website - https://www.carmineappice.net

Ronnie James Dio website - https://www.ronniejamesdio.com

 

Discography

with

John Lennon...Rick Derringer...

Black Sabbath and DIO

John Lennon

Walls and Bridges (hand claps on "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night"; uncredited) (1974)

Rick Derringer

Derringer (1976)

Sweet Evil (1977)

Derringer Live (1977)

Black Sabbath

Mob Rules (1981)

Live Evil (1982)

Dehumanizer (1992)

Black Sabbath: The Dio Years (2007)

Live at Hammersmith Odeon (2007)

Dio

Holy Diver (1983)

The Last in Line (1984)

Sacred Heart (1985)

Intermission (1986)

Dream Evil (1987)

Strange Highways (1993)

Angry Machines (1996)

Inferno - Last in Live (1998)

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, History, Music, News, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Certified Teacher for the Heather Lyle Vocal Yoga Method®
Guest Biography:

Masood Ali Khan Bio

Masood Ali Khan has a unique musical performance and voice that inspires a meditative experience with his mesmerizing combination of the ‘Hang’ (drum), hand pans and sacred mantras. Masood’s soul spirit songs are infused with the power of the heart and mind to help humanity.

Masood was born in London into Indian/Muslim heritage and is a musician of eclectic qualities. He has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, and embodies an innate spiritual desire to continue his soul mission to help humanity with every talent possible.

Masood studied and practiced Acupuncture and homeopathy and received his PhD at the Open International University of Complementary Medicine in Colombo, Sri Lanka where he was also was head of the faculty for Universal Energy from his Universal Energy teacher ‘Master Luong Minh Dang.

Masood is a Foundation Training Student Instructor trained by Dr Eric Goodman. “Through a series of postures, poses, and movements, Foundation Training activates your posterior muscle chain, anchors the hips, decompresses the spine, and teaches you to take the burden of supporting the body out of your joints and put it where it belongs: in your muscles.” Dr Eric Goodman

Masood also is a Certified Teacher for the Heather Lyle Vocal Yoga Method® Incorporating vocal exercises and postures to strength to the sounding vessel ( the whole body) . Great for beginners to overcome their fear of singing and their first steps to singing.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Italian actor, entrepreneur and former model
Guest Biography:

EDOARDO COSTA

Italian actor, entrepreneur and former model. His career began in the fashion industry as a model in the early 1990s for the modeling agency Why Not. Desiring something more, he began studying acting in Paris and Milan as well as in Los Angeles at The Actors Studio. He soon made television appearances on various American television series including Baywatch, Arliss, The Bold and the Beautiful.

Costa also made a variety of independent American films leading to his debut in a first major feature as the terrorist Emerson, in the final installment of the Die Hard series, Live Free or Die Hard, with Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. His first major role in an American film was in the soon to be released drama Kiddie Ride, directed by Harold Guskin and starring James Gandolfini and Famke Janssen.

Costa continues to work in both the United States and Italy. He has made forays into theater in the plays, Bread Love Fantasy and Very Old Man, alongside Italian acting legend Marcello Mastroianni (Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita) and worked on numerous Italian soap operas, television series, films and reality shows.

Costa was born in Varese, northern Italy, the son of a Rosangela, who worked at the local electric company and Pietro Cicorini, a transport business owner. Costa is the eldest of two children, he and his sister Monica. Costa attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore where he studied philosophy. He served his military service as a Carabinieri in the mid 1980s. It was during this that he was discovered in a local Milanese restaurant bar by a modeling scout.

Costa’s modeling has seen him work in Paris, Moscow, Los Angeles and Tokyo. He has appeared in print and television commercials for brands including Giorgio Armani, Laura Biagiotti, Versace, Tissot, Cerutti, Diet Coke and Toyota. In 1999, he began his acting career with a part in a popular Italian television series, going on to appear in further television programs and several Italian films.

In 2007 Costa took control of Beatrice International Models, an agency with forty years experience in the fashion industry on a par with Ford Models, Elite and Next. Former models include Iman and Stephanie Seymour. The venture catapulted Costa into the international spotlight. The modeling agency also recently began a formal dialogue with The National Eating Disorders Association and its CEO, Dr. Lynne Grefe. Beatrice International Models will be the first international modeling agency that will work together with the association to spread awareness and positive prevention about the diseases that have plagued the industry for decades.

In 2007, Costa also opened The Actor’s Academy Milano. Inspired by his experience at The Actor’s Studio, Costa began one of the first schools in Europe to exclusively recruit Lifetime Members of the Actor’s Studio as well as teachers from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, all of whom specialized in method acting using the system created by Constatin Stanislavski. The Actor’s Academy Milano hosted acclaimed actors such as Academy Award winner Martin Landau and Oscar nominated actor Mickey Rourke. The Actor’s Academy Milano has asked Gary Swanson to play a pivotal role in its development. Swanson was one of the first teachers to start “Inside the Actor’s Studio” hosted by James Lipton. Swanson was among the few personally chosen by the executive committee that includes the late Paul Newman, Ellen Burstyn, and Arthur Penn.

Costa began charitable work in the mid 1990s while still a model. Through a friendship with Quincy Jones, Costa has used his celebrity to support projects in Afghanistan, Brazil and Africa. Costa states that it was Nelson Mandela who encouraged him to become more actively involved in philanthropic work.

Guest Category: Beauty, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Philosophy, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Opera singer
Guest Biography:

LAUREN LUGO

An Opera singer that hails from Orange County, California. Back in 2017, Lauren solo traveled to Rome Italy where she was inspired by the pace of lifestyle and opportunity that the Eternal City offered. It was then, that the singer vowed to return a year later. She became an American expat and student in the Summer of 2018, in the pursuit to continue studying, performing Music and complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism in Broadcast Media and Television.  

In March of 2020, Lauren was encouraged to evacuate and return to the States due to COVID 19’s impact on Italy.  On the eve of her departure to return to California, a heartfelt home video of Lauren singing an Italian aria on her balcony was viewed by millions that day.  Perhaps, it was the intention of her paying homage to a city that has gifted her with many blessings of life and lessons these past two years.

Today, Lauren hopes to continue her love of music, philanthropy and writing.  For she truly feels the purpose of her voice is to spread awareness through the therapy of music and hopes others can feel inspired. The philosophy of Lauren is that through hardship, music can truly be transformative and it is the greatest gift that keeps on giving to one another.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Life Changes Show broadcasters at the Vortex immersion Dome
Guest Biography:

LIFE CHANGES and VORTEX IMMERSION

Durning the Coronavirus times, there have been more positives than one can count, and each has been special and important to one person, to many, to millions. Though arguably, positive things are happening all the time, all over the world, being that the recent focus has been on so many of the obvious and maybe not so obvious negatives, a spotlight on some of the highlights that have come to our attention at LIFE CHANGES and have been brought forward by the Vortex Immersion Team, is our show tonight.

It is our trust that they will inspire, and support our faith in individuals and humanity not only in this crisis, but potentially from here on forward. May we never forget the kindness of others we are experiencing at this time and always, and pass it on, and share it in our stories for generations to come.

LIFE CHANGES

When it comes to changes, LIFE CHANGES is setting new trends and ushering in a new paradigm, featuring conversations with experts who have either changed their lives, changed the lives of others, or are changing the world in their own little or big way.  From activist celebrities to people who have achieved extraordinary things; from spiritual leaders, futurists,  to book smart, degreed and/or doctored scientists, physicians, and scholars, hear what they have to say and be part of a conversation that matters on ways to become the new “cool,” be in the know, in the now, and flow with life’s changes.

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music, Technology, Variety