Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
Mikkal Harris, LCPC, a Clinical Division Director, relationship and interpersonal skills coach, and the Founder and Host of “The Blue Room Podcast,” unravels the complexities of these differences that contribute to misunderstandings and tensions between partners. In this thought-provoking conversation, we aim to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for couples striving to cultivate understanding, respect, and harmony in their relationships.
Whether you're navigating the early stages of marriage or seeking to strengthen an existing partnership, this episode offers valuable perspectives and tools for fostering greater connection and intimacy amidst the inherent differences between men and women.
Discover:
- Why critiquing your husband or mate can be heard as "You're trying to be my daddy!"
- Why it’s hard for men to learn from their wives what they should’ve learned from their fathers
- Why we can’t learn from someone that we don’t see ourselves in, don’t identify with
- Why rites of passage into manhood are important to having healthy relationships
- How a lack of healthy role models sets us up for unhealthy relationships
- How your spouse or partner are your mirror – reflecting your values, standards & generational patterns
- Everyone has expectations for marriage but often lack the emotional skills to create their vision
- Are you in love with a fantasy, not the reality of your spouse or mate
- How lack of self-awareness, fantasy, unexpressed expectations, unconscious family blueprints, and making your spouse responsible for your happiness undermine and damage relationships & marriage.
- The importance of adaptation, flexibility, negotiation & accountability to maintain connection and like-mindedness as people change over the course of a marriage.
If you don't want the same thing and aren't going the same place, then what are you doing?! Divorcing!
Mikkal Harris, LCPC, has more than 15 years of clinical experience, is a Clinical Division Director, a relationship and interpersonal skills coach, and Trauma Trainer who brings healing to men with past trauma. He’s also a dynamic public speaker and the Founder and Host of “The Blue Room Podcast,” where he provides a space for men to heal and to be seen, while challenging them and helping them grow in all areas that matter.
Links
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Andrew Sendejo: From Gritty Safety to Savvy Entrepreneur.
12-year NFL veteran Andrew Sendejo transitioned seamlessly from the gridiron to the boardroom. This San Antonio native defied the odds, rising from an undrafted All-American at Rice to an NFL starter. His journey is a testament to resilience and business acumen.
On the Field: Sendejo’s work ethic propelled him from the UFL to a starting role on the Minnesota Vikings’ record-setting defense (2017).** Off the Field:** He established Dejo Capital, a thriving real estate investment firm.
A Career-Ending Concussion ignited a new passion. Sendejo co-founded BrainTree Nutrition, a research-driven brain health supplement company committed to athlete well-being. BrainTree donates to Alzheimer’s research, reflecting Sendejo’s dedication to the cause.
Beyond Business: Sendejo actively supports Rice Athletics. He secured the first team-wide NIL deal with BrainTree and mentors student-athletes. His philanthropy extends to the Andrew Sendejo Nutrition Center, providing state-of-the-art facilities for Rice athletes.
Sendejo’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to angel investing with 4th & 1 Ventures. He’s a leader both on and off the field, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Andrew Sendejo’s story is one of grit, vision, and giving back. He’s a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs, proving that success can be built on resilience and purpose.
Piper Hays is an Americana-soul singer/songwriter from Los Angeles.
She began her musical journey overseas while on various adventures through Africa and Europe. Piper realized the traditional path was not for her, so she packed a backpack and her guitar and started playing on the streets of Spain, Germany, and England to survive while so far away from home.
Her music can be described as soulful Americana music, but Piper herself refers to it as “Astro-Soul” which is a mix of all her various influences including Billie Holiday & Norah Jones to Lead Belly & Led Zeppelin, Shakey Graves and Florence and the Machine and many more.
Her producer Matt Ross-Spang explains that “Piper’s music has moments of cool darkness with a real grown-up groove”. During the pandemic, Piper redirected her path from helping others through music to working directly with people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders which she has been doing for the past 4 years. She is excited to dedicate more time to music and continue helping people wherever she can.
More About Piper Hays at; Instagram: @piperhays www.instagram.com/piperhays/
Anika Paris is an award-winning singer/songwriter for theater, television and film. Her poems have appeared in Poetic Voices without Borders II, The Mom Egg, Extreme, Ghost Anthology, Whirlybird Anthology of Kansas City Writers and is a co-author of the book Woven Voices: Three Generations of
Puertorriquena Poets Look at Their American Lives (Scapegoat Press) which was nominated for the International Latin Poetry Award. Most recently, her poetry has been chosen to be on NASA’s Codex Polaris rocket mission to the moon in Nov 2024! Anika’s written two music educational books (Hal Leonard) and teaches at UCLA and the Grammy.
Lee Rossi is a winner of the Jack Grapes Poetry Prize. He is the author of five poetry books Say Anything (Plain view Press) Darwin’s Garden (Moon Tide Press, 2019), Wheelchair Samurai (Plainview Press, 2011), Ghost Diary (Terrapin Press, 2003) and Beyond Rescue (Bombshelter Press, 1992.
Individual poems have appeared in The Southwest Review, Rattle, Spillway, The Chiron Review,
The Southern Review and many other venues. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and a Contributing Editor to Poetry Flash.
Florence Weinberger is the author of six published collections of poetry, most recently These Days of Simple Mooring, winner of the Blue Light Book Award.
Six times nominated for a Pushcart, her poetry has appeared in literary magazines, including Nimrod, Poetry East, Rattle, Baltimore Review, Calyx, The River Styx, December, North American Review, The Los Angeles Review, Shenandoah and numerous anthologies.
Gloria Vando’s is the author of three poetry books, Promesas: Geography of the Impossible, Shadows and Supposes (Arte De Publico) and Woven Voices (Scapegoat Press) and has won numerous awards, including the Poetry Society of America’s di Castagnola Award, Latino Literary Hall of Fames: Best Poetry Book of the Year, and others. She’s founding publisher/editor of Helicon Nine, which received the Kansas Governor’s Arts Award, is a contributing editor to the North American Review, and serves on the boards of the Venice Arts Council and Beyond Baroque in Los Angeles.
Robert Kinkel is a music producer, composer and keyboardist best known for his role as a co-creator/co-producer/co-composer and musical director of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
He co-wrote TSO’s 2 hit multi-platinum selling songs “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)”, and “Wizards in Winter” resulting in sales close to ten million.
In the past 30 years, Bob has worked with artists such as Five for Fighting, The Who, Aerosmith and Genesis, as well as creating and being the voice on the infamous jingle for Hefty (“Hefty Wimpy”).
He was educated at Columbia University & Hamilton College, and has received honors and awards from Williamsville Education Foundation and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.
Chloe Lowery is an American singer/dancer/actress/songwriter born in Largo, Florida. By the age of nine she was performing professionally at corporate events and by age 12 she was signed to RCA Records. She was featured on two movie soundtracks during that time, “Boys and Girls” and “Joe Somebody.”
While honing her crafts at prestigious music and acting schools in Boston and New York City, she toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company filling Janis Joplin’s shoes. Chloe simultaneously worked closely with world-renowned producer, Ric Wake that led to her collaboration with Yanni. Chloe lent her vocals and songwriting talents to the 2009 Yanni Voices Project produced by the Disney Pearl Imprint. She was featured on PBS as a featured artist in “Yanni Voices Live from Acapulco.”
Her most successful performance/release, Change, quickly became a fan favorite. After US and Mexico Tours with Yanni, she was signed to Disney/Hollywood Records as a solo artist. Chloe has since been featured on Yanni’s 2013,2014, and 2016 releases: Truth of Touch, Inspirato, and Sensuous Chill as vocalist and songwriter.
In the spring of 2010, Chloe joined multi-platinum selling rock band, Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing as Theresa on their Beethoven’s Last Night Tours. Lowery joined their annual winter tour in 2011 to rave reviews for her renditions of For the Sake of our Brother (Oh Come all Ye Faithful), Prince of Peace, and Music Box Blues. Chloe continues to work with TSO on stage and in the studio.
Lowery has since had the privilege to tour with Chris Botti, perform with the New York City Ballet as a featured vocalist, and contribute her songwriting talents for artists like Everclear, among other accomplishments.
In 2018, Lowery made her Broadway Debut in Rocktopia leading the show with the likes of Pat Monahan (Train), Dee Snider (Twister Sister), and Robin Zander (Cheap Trick). She continued to tour the project and be part of their acclaimed PBS special.
Other recent credits include; Trans Siberian Orchestra Live at Wacken and Winter Tours, featured vocalist on Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Album, featured artist on Phantasms “The Deviant Hearts” Album, lead vocalist in The Rock Tenor, Broadway Rox, The Music of Queen, CHAMELEON, Forbidden Saints and Friends @ Nokia L.A Live and many more.
In 2019, Lowery released her critically acclaimed debut solo album, “The In-Between,” which she self-penned and produced from her Brooklyn Apartment. The album touches on the emotional phases one goes through when facing monumental change. It explores the highs and lows of heartbreak ending with the emotional “Don’t Let Yourself Down,” which touches on the root of self-discovery and acceptance. Not only did she record a full-length album that seamlessly flows as one storyline, but she also created music videos as a visual background to every song and interlude on the record furthermore depicting the full emotional ark of the album.
Currently Chloe is working on her long-awaited solo follow up, touring the symphony world in shows like “Bond and more” and “Broadway Rocks,”as well as working on several other upcoming projects most noteworthy; Rock Me Amadeus. Chloe is actively a regular anthem singer for MLB team “The Mets,” and has performed for their hall of fame ceremonies and subway series.
In 2020, Chloe established her Vocal Production company, Vocals By Chloe Lowery. The company caters to voice lessons, vocal coaching, castings, directing, recordings, masterclasses, and production. She has extended her knowledge to over 100 students and has been the casting direction and creative consultant for shows such as; Avalona and Emergence. She also served as an associate director for “Hits” The Musical in 2023.
Chloe released her follow up single, “Girls Like Me” on Decemeber 8th, 2023 to rave reviews, and, “Get Through the Night in February of 2024.
Sloan Bella was born with Psychic-Mediumship abilities, she is a technically trained Astrologer and a modern day “Metaphysician” who also happens to be the mother of 2 boys and GiGi to 2 lovely girls. A published author, psychic to the stars in Los Angeles and beyond, a beloved TV Personality, and a YouTube star who has been working professionally as a psychic, medium and astrologer for 38 years, Sloan is set to release her first astrology book and astrology classes in 2024.
Adopted into a respected, business-minded family as a toddler allowed her temporary stability while exploring the paranormal world that was exploding into her existence. By the age of 4 Sloan began to articulate nightly visits by otherworldly beings and the spirits of people who had crossed over. This was how she began to develop her ability to be a conduit between the other side and those still living her on the earth.
Sloan began her career as a psychic, medium and astrologer on the streets of Toronto, Canada, working with missing and exploited children. By the age of seventeen, she was established as a professional Psychic-Medium, while deeply entrenched on the street, reading for everyone from Gregory Hines to Don Adams along with a large clientele which still included street kids and run-away teenagers, along with teachers, musicians, businessmen, actors, strippers, Congressmen, housewives, athletes and anyone who needed help. Sloan’s abilities at one point were even sought after by the head of a major crime family. To this day Sloan is still reading people from every walk of life, and for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Guitar Gods” who have relied on her medical intuitiveness along with guidance in every area of their lives over the years.
Sloan offers personal psychic, medium or astrology readings, personal astrology chart readings, specialized readings in love, career, finances, energy healing work, as well as crystals, candles and other healing and spiritually-oriented self-care products on her website.
Chris Merrill is founder of Practical Naam, a production company whose music division creates beautiful original music tracks and practical teaching aides such as specific tracks for yoga, meditation, breathwork and prayer. As a yogi, performing artist, teacher and music producer, Chris combines these talents to create teacher and practitioner driven tools that are relevant, musically interesting and practical. Practical Naam has released 19 albums Featuring Chris Merrill from 8 different series’, each dedicated to a specific aspect of Naam Yoga, Shakti Naam Yoga, and Universal Kabbalah as taught by Dr. Joseph Michael Levry. Each track is specifically designed to meet a need in the repertoire of a teacher or student, and details such as track purpose, track use, tempo, track length, breath, repetitions, and more are taken into account to create a truly useful and practical tool for teaching, for practicing and authentic spiritual growth.
While most of his music is available primarily through his website, several albums can also be found on mainstream outlets such us Apple music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.
Additionally Chris through Practical Naam has produced singles for other spiritual artists and educational companies such as Naam Education.
Dr. Joseph Michael Levry is a scholar, author, composer, and international speaker, whose universal message brings together the spiritual healing traditions of the East and West.
Dr. Levry earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of Science in Industrial Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York and also holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Metaphysical Science. As a scholar, Dr. Levry seamlessly merges ancient wisdom with modern science. Through his music, books, and lectures, Dr. Levry is putting into action a universal message of healing and peace for today’s world.
In the luminous corridors of the United Nations, Dr. Levry emerged as a beacon of wisdom, addressing over 3,000 young visionaries from across the globe. His illustrious journey, marked by the prestigious Loretta Jean K Jones Award and recognition by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce as a “Global Visionary,” has carved his niche as an influential force in the tapestry of global culture and wellness. Dr. Levry’s narrative took center stage on CNN, where he was lauded alongside icons like Jay-Z and Beyoncé, embodying the spirit of a health and wellness vanguard, especially noted during the tumultuous times of the Covid-19 crisis. His eloquence resonated through the heart of Times Square, harmonizing with the voices of Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and other luminaries at the Pause the World for Peace concert, further underscoring his vital role in today’s health and wellness dialogue.
Beyond the glare of the spotlight, Dr. Levry orchestrates the Love Heals Movement, a symphony of global unity and meditation, drawing people from all walks of life into the fold of healing through his message of unconditional love. His profound influence stretches from the pulsating energy of Global Gatherings for Peace with hundreds of thousands in attendance to the halls of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where his music has become a beacon of hope for children in pain. With each gathering, whether in the renowned Zócalo Square in Mexico City or the intimate settings of educational workshops, Dr. Levry weaves a narrative of peace, healing, and transformation.
His life’s work, encapsulated in Rootlight International, Inc., and the innovative NAAM Technology (Neuro Activating Advanced Meditation), transcends conventional boundaries, offering a holistic vision for wellness that is both scientifically grounded and spiritually profound. Amidst these contributions, Dr. Levry’s collaboration with corporate titans and thought leaders around the world stands out as a testament to his profound impact on conscious leadership. This aspect of his work, integral to his mission, amplifies his role as a harbinger of peace, wellness, and transformative leadership in the modern world. Dr. Levry, a visionary and thought leader, continues to inspire a global audience, advocating for a world where peace and wellness are not just ideals, but tangible realities for all.
Evolutionary Pioneer Steve Farrell transforms the definition of success in his new book. He details his journey from the pinnacle of wealth creation in Silicon Valley to a life in service to humanity in “A New Universal Dream.”
Farrell is the co-founder (with Neale Donald Walsch) and Worldwide Executive Director of Humanity’s Team, a non-profit organization based in Boulder, Colorado. The organization is focused on helping people throughout the world awaken to their deeper selves and the interconnectedness of everything.
Today, Humanity’s Team has approximately 700,000 friends in over 150 countries. Their projects include Conscious Business Declaration training and Conscious Business Change Agent (CBCA) Masters program; Transformational Education programs in business, science, spirituality, creativity, relationships, healing, and conscious living on the Humanity Stream+ streaming service; free programs from luminaries such as Gregg Braden, Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D, and Lynne McTaggart; Global Oneness Day, created following a Humanity’s Team visit to the United Nations in May 2010; and service projects focused on improving the environment and lives of people worldwide.
In the 1990s, years before Steve co-founded Humanity’s Team, he co-founded and led two high-growth technology companies based in Silicon Valley that were featured in the INC 500 and spanned the United States and Europe. During this period of his life, he was an officer in the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the Young Presidents’ Organization, a group of young leaders that included Gavin Newsom, now governor of California; Hamid Moghadam, who runs the largest real estate equity investment trust in the world; and Andrea “Andy” Cunningham, marketing genius for Apple.
By all accounts, Steve was living the American Dream when he responded to a newsletter request from Neale Donald Walsch, author of the “Conversations with God” book series, seeking examples of businesses putting conscious living principles to work in the world. Walsch invited Steve and his wife Stephanie to visit him at his home in Oregon and meet his staff. That set Steve on a course to create a movement to help people across the globe connect more deeply with the Divine Truth of Oneness, and consciously participate in creating a flourishing and awakened world. Steve followed his heart and left the “American Dream” behind, co-founding Humanity’s Team in 2003.
In addition to authoring “A New Universal Dream,” Steve contributed a chapter to the book “Our Moment of Choice — Evolutionary Visions and Hope for the Future” titled “The Dawn of a Conscious Business Movement.” He is a member of the Evolutionary Leadership Council and lives in Boulder, Colorado. with his wife Stephanie, their two teenage children, and their dog Sadie.
Starting his career as a solo dance act for artists such as chris young, lmfao, tyga, shwayze, and the far east movement, neaks has since transcended into a unique space, blending music and international growth hacking. From 2018 to 2022, his alt-pop resonated in renowned venues like the rialto, catch one, orpheum, los globos, and sxsw.
As the ceo of tastemaker collective, neaks’ influence soared, notably recognized when kylie jenner showcased their ‘dad’ hat on the kardashian show in 2015. Beyond, his apple news platform became a paramount asset, navigating collaborations with michael b. Jordan, polygon, and hennessy, shaping a media powerhouse.
Set to independently launch his debut album, ‘lost n the hype,’ in july 2024, neaks’ latest singles, ‘wizard’ and ‘chemical imbalance,’ intertwine witty, passionate lyrics with catchy melodies. Positioned not just as a young tastemaker but as a trailblazer sculpting an entirely new sonic landscape, neaks stands at the forefront of creative evolution, with his commitme.
More About, and Follow Neaks at:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGRnBxFnej6CFrNvn5cPlQ
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/neaksworld
Music Blog IG: https://www.instagram.com/popgodofficial
My guest Lori Spagna is a Multi-Dimensional Channel, Animal Communicator, Energy Healer, DNA Activator, and Transformational Coach, here to help spiritual seekers to heal, be, do, achieve, and experience what their Soul truly desires. Lori radically transformed her life after a series of near-death experiences and an ‘induction/abduction’ experience while living in Maui. She is a bestselling author who for over 20 years has transformed the lives of thousands of humans and animals. She offers seminars and workshops and provides Ascension Training and Channeled Guidance. Lori is perhaps most well known for her recognition of the deep and intimate animal~human connection in terms of how animals mirror their human’s behavioral, physical, and emotional tendencies. Lori also leads powerful DNA Activation Events, Sacred Government Circles, and Animal Energy Healing Circles where she assists people and their pets to improve their lives by tapping into their true power via The Universal Source which exists within and connects us all.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and renowned photo artist whose compelling work captures the raw emotions and realities faced by first responders. We also meet Dr. Peter Antevy, Medical Director for several EMS agencies in Florida, whose innovative approaches to pre-hospital care have garnered national attention. Following him, MaKenzie Tiegs, a former paramedic who has transitioned into a role that supports the mental health and wellbeing of EMS professionals, shares her journey and the lessons learned along the way.
Jason Patton, firefighter/paramedic, brings humor and light to the often intense world of emergency services, reminding us of the importance of laughter and camaraderie. Bryony Gilbey, director and producer of the documentary film 'Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis', offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing EMS today, highlighting the critical need for support and reform.
David Dufek, is the founder of XDcuff, a patented, stretcher-integrated limb restraint designed to reduce providers' exposure to accidental assault and improving speed of care.
Eric Chase, a speaker, educator, and podcaster known for EMSIMPROV, discusses the power of improvisation and communication in emergency situations, sharing strategies for enhancing team dynamics and patient care. And we hear from Derek O. Hanley, a photographer, paramedic, and disabled veteran combat medic, whose life story embodies resilience, dedication, and the unyielding spirit of those who serve.
Podiatrist & Bio Oxidative Therapy located in Midtown, New York City, NY
Dr. Robins is a Podiatrist-Foot Specialist specializing in the use of Bio-oxidative therapy for the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the foot an ankle. He has pioneered the use of the Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy making it the safest and most effective way of performing this treatment.
After four years of practicing and teaching traditional western medicine and surgery, Dr. Robins began his studies in ‘alternative’ medical practices in 1977. He is recognized as a world leader in medical ozone therapy and is the only physician with extensive experience in both Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH), 45,000 treatments performed, and Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy℠ (RMDIV) with over 330,000 treatments performed since 1990, and also trains doctors in the latest method Hyperbaric High Dose Ozone Therapy (HBOT) also called “Ten Pass” with over 500 treatments performed.
He is a founding member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) and the International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH) and Ozone Without Borders (OWB) and has trained doctors from around the world.
Most importantly he and Dr. Robert Rowen went by invitation of the President of Sierra Leone in West Africa in the middle of the Ebola epidemic of 2014 to train doctors in his of DIV ozone therapy. It was successful and saved lives of doctors’ sick with Ebola. This resulted in a case study being published in the African Journal of Infectious Disease in August 2015. He recently trained two doctors from the Republic of the Congo to treat the second worst Ebola outbreak in the world currently in their country.
While Dr. Robins has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and television shows worldwide for over 40 years he has his own show on VoiceAmerica .com, Health and Wellness Channel, archived to listen anytime and heard live weekly in over 20 countries. He has lectured at many medical ozone therapy meetings including to physicians in Malaysia at The World Congress on Anti-Aging, at the American Association of Ozonotherapy (AAO) meetings, International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH) meetings as well as the International College of Integrative Medicine meetings.
Bio
Anita Waggoner, a distinguished writer, currently calls Coeur D Alene, Idaho, home. Fueled by a deep passion for crafting and producing award-winning films, she stands out as a fearless entrepreneur and an independent woman. With a rich background in business, writing, marketing, and a profound understanding of the western way of life, Anita has proven time and again that she is relentless in her pursuit of success.
Her academic journey led her through business college in the vibrant city of Seattle. Following her education, Anita served as a paralegal and office manager for a highly successful law firm in Seattle. Later, in partnership with her ex-husband, she became the owner of several car dealerships in Washington State.
After navigating the challenges of divorce, Anita embarked on a transformative journey to the remote town of Freedom, Oklahoma. There, she invested in a sprawling 3400-acre ranch, raising rodeo bulls alongside a local cowboy partner. Her bold investments included the construction of a lodge, arena, and restaurant. The thirteen years spent in Freedom equipped her with the resilience needed to thrive in the rugged world of ranching and rodeo.
Anita Waggoner presently resides in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. A gutsy entrepreneur with an extensive marketing and writing background, she's an outgoing, strong independent woman who has lived a life most would only dream of. Anita has the creative ability to show readers how to overcome hurdles and disappointments in their own lives. Her stories are generally based somewhat on personal life experiences. The writer has an uncanny propensity to move the story forward. Once a reader opens a book written by Anita Waggoner, they don't want to put it down. Not everyone who writes gets why Ernest Hemingway or John Steinbeck were such revered authors, but Anita completely understands what makes a good storyteller. I wish she had become an author before her first book in 2010. Then again, all her life experiences were important for her to pen her successful works. A good storyteller must capture the reader on the very first page. She does, and then she goes on to produce a captivating plot with intriguing characters. She creates early on the themes with which she deals consistently and uses direct dialogue to develop her characters and their actions. Her vocabulary portrays vivid descriptions of her surroundings, and she makes the reader feel right there where the action is taking place. Everything she writes about can be visualized. Anita has amazing talent as a writer. She has not only published novels but short stories and books of inspirational quotes and self-help. She has more work out there than what Amazon has listed...a prolific writer in such a short time.
Anita walked away from a privileged lifestyle in the city and moved to Freedom, Oklahoma to escape the heartache of divorce.
While in Oklahoma, Anita and her unique business ventures were regularly featured in local newspaper publications. She appeared on Oklahoma based television shows Discover Oklahoma and Doc Geiger's Outdoor Sports. In 2004 Reality TV came knocking. Anita worked for a year with Telepictures and Warner Brothers Studio on the production of a reality television show about life on a dude ranch. Anita was subsequently featured in in an expose' about her Reality TV involvement in the National Enquirer.
Her books: Freedom, Myrtle's Story, Cowgirl Logic, The Gambler, and The Ranch at Huckleberry Ridge are available on Amazon. Anita writes screenplays based on her novels. The Freedom film project is in preproduction.
Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco is a trauma-informed professional specialized in child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She has two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a master's degree in human security from Royal Roads University, Canada. For over a decade, she has worked with the Government of Canada, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, INTERPOL, law enforcement, and lived-experts on research, policy writing, human rights advocacy work, and global projects focused on supporting victims and survivors. Ena Lucia has also assisted vulnerable communities and victims of human trafficking as a volunteer with NGOs in trafficking hotspots. During her time working at Canadian Parliament with Member of Parliament Joy Smith, Ena Lucia built a database to track human trafficking cases and to provide supporting data for Bill C-310, a piece of legislation that enhanced the definition of exploitation in the criminal offense of human trafficking. Using information from this database, Bill C-310 also enabled the prosecution of Canadians who committed crimes against children and human trafficking offenses outside of Canada’s borders. Ena Lucia's research was also used to support Bill S-224, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Trafficking in Persons) before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Ena Lucia is the Global Ambassador of the Council on Violence against Men and Boys. She is also Co-Founder of the 2024 International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys. Ena Lucia is a trainer and international speaker and has presented her research at international conferences, the United Nations and INTERPOL. She is also a published researcher, and her work can be found in the Child Abuse and Neglect Journal special edition on boys.
Dr. James JC Cooley is a Retired Navy Officer, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Community Activist, and Motivational Speaker whose primary focus is on youth development. Dr. Cooley is the President & CEO of JC Cooley Innovation Solutions, LLC, and The JC Cooley Foundation Options & Opportunities / The Choice Program. His mission is to ensure we equip our Today’s Youth to be our Future Leaders of Tomorrow. In addition, the JC Cooley Foundation has given out over 115 scholarships to deserving high school seniors.
Dr. Cooley is the CEO and President of The It’s Your Life Media Television which is under the e360tv network. He is the international and national television Host of “The James Cooley Show,” which is seen and heard in over 170 countries.
Dr. Cooley is the Founder, CEO and President of Cooley Books Publishing Company. He has authored and been a featured co-author in various books including: #1 Amazon Best-Seller book titled Joy 365: A Devotional for Joy Restoration (2024). The #1 Amazon.com Release and #1 Amazon.com Best-Seller book titled “A Black Man’s Point of View: Mind, Body, and Soul” (2023). “Country Boy, City Boy, A Journey, That Ain’t Over Yet” (2020) & Audiobook narrated by James Cooley (2021), The Book of Knowledge: “Your Pathway to Enlightenment (2015), My Path (2014).
Dr. Cooley is the recipient of numerous awards for leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service including: the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 and the Top Military Entrepreneur & Community Activist of the Year for 2023, both on behalf of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP); an honoree for Who’s Who of the Industries (Global) 2023: one of the first George H. Bush’s One-Thousand Points of Light recipients for outstanding community service; and recipient of the 44th (President Obama) Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) and the 46th (President Biden) Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2022).
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