After almost four decades of practice as a pediatric surgeon and nearly a decade of practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero now heals people through the guiding principles and empowering words of his Amazon best-selling series of self-improvement books. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he was a member of the Puerto Rico Medical Association, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, American Pediatric Surgical Association, and Fellow American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is currently engaged in his private practice and continues in his role as an educator, trying to achieve full integration of traditional Chinese acupuncture courses in the curriculum of medical schools.

Throughout his decades-long career as a practitioner of both Western and Eastern medicine, he found that many treat symptoms by either taking doctor-prescribed medications or self-medicating instead of addressing the root of their problems. As a specialist in disease prevention and lifestyle modification, he aims to treat the whole person–not just their symptoms–through holistic Chinese medicinal techniques such as acupuncture and meditation, and often works with other specialists to get patients the help that they need.

In an Amazon best-selling series that explores the depths of the mind-body-spirt connection and offers insightful advice about how we can all better our lives, Dr. Figueroa-Otero seeks to help others find the path of self-discovery and coping with challenges. In his newest book, 'Spirituality 103 The Forgiveness Code: Finding The Light In Our Shadows' he sheds a fresh light on and offers powerful insights to the whole experience of forgiveness, a work that delves into human nature, exploring what constitutes human brokenness and how to heal it This book will help anyone understand why they are broken, feeling sick, bitter, and in pain. This is a book for those who want to experience wholeness in themselves and peace with the universe and with others.

Kristin Maxwell is a transformational speaker, consultant, and coach who guides entrepreneurs and executives to overcome even lifelong patterns of limiting beliefs, so they can operate at their full potential and accelerate business success.  Kristin's specialty is taking down the harmful mind chatter that causes burnout and blocks entrepreneurs from operating at their full potential. Kristin also hosts the Your SuperPowered Mind podcast, where she uses her decades of experience as a litigation attorney and seeker of personal growth to share practical, actionable strategies individuals can use to get out of their heads -- out of anxiety, stress, insecurity and perfectionism -- and make lasting change in their lives.

I am the Owner of Amigo Bob's Organics. My involvement in the organic farming movement started with my family, Pavich Family Farms in the mid 70’s.  We were the early pioneers in the organic farming business. Since then I have gone on to develop my own company, Franny’s Organic (an organic raisin company) started in 2002, and recently am an owner/founder in Amigo Bob’s Organic (an organic soil nutrient and fertilizer company).

My passion has always been centered around food, farming and healthy lifestyles. My formal education is in Clinical Psychology, which provided me the tools to work with different people on many levels helping them understand the message of what holistic healthy living means. My informal education began on the farm. I have always been a Gardener - I love growing my own food, and I love teaching others to grow their own food and prepare it in a tasty way.!

I have been a speaker on Organic Farming and healthy lifestyles at many events: National Native American Business Conference, Health Food Forms, and various Governmental forums for Agricultural and Alternative Energy to name a few.

Robert B Andrews - The Institute of Sports Performance

Robert Andrews works with Olympic, professional, college, high school and junior high school athletes, and attended the Beijing and London Olympics where he worked with USA and international athletes. He works with minor and major league baseball players and MLB All Stars. Robert helps athletes achieve peak levels of performance by integrating sports performance tools to increase mental and emotional toughness.

His area of specialization is helping injured athletes overcome the mental and emotional impact of sports related injuries and teaches the mental keys to peak performance in baseball.

He has worked with Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist, Olympic teams, athletes, and hopefuls; helped USA athletes win 13 medals, including 7 Gold Medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Also work with World Champions, NFL All Pros and MLB All Stars, NBA players, NBA All Stars, Heisman Trophy winners, Ray Guy Award finalist, NCAA All Americans & Champions, State Champions, All State athletes, college, high school and junior high athletes. Attended London Olympic Games. Worked with USA and International athletes in gymnastics, trampoline, and track and field. Worked with U. S. A. Men's Gymnastics at 2008 Beijing Olympics.



Key note speaker at 2017 Navy Seal Foundation Impact Summit.



Robert implemented a cutting edge model for treating the mental and emotional impact of sports related injuries. This process accelerates the recovery process dramatically. Athletes return to play confident and free of the fear of re-injury. Especially effective with ACL injuries, Tommy John recovery, broken ankles, and concussions. Seeing athletes before surgery is critically helpful.



He was the Lead sports performance consultant for U.S.A. Men's national and world gymnastics team and national, world, and Olympic team coaches as they prepared for the 2012 London Olympics. Also worked with USA Trampoline in preparation for the London Olympics. Worked with top track and field sprinters and other top track and field athletes. Their times have improved dramatically by implementing mental skills training into workout and competition regiments.

Helps college football players prepare for the NFL Combine. Evaluates talent for the NBA Combine and Draft.



Specialties: - Helping athletes reach their peak potential and reach new levels of performance

- Assist injured athletes in over-coming the mental and emotional blocks that limit their confident return to play after injury-Help organizations create a positive winning culture.

Author of 'Champion's Mental Edge: Turning Winners into Champions' on Amazon.

Teresa Anne Power, the founder of Kids’ Yoga Day, is an internationally recognized expert on children’s yoga and the author of the bestselling book The ABCs of Yoga for Kids. Her book has been translated into 4 languages and is the recipient of multiple awards. Teresa has taught yoga to thousands of children, and has spoken at numerous libraries, schools, bookstores, yoga studios and school conferences across the United States. She has appeared on both local and national television and radio, and has been featured in/on Sirius XM, Fox News, Good Morning Arizona, Glamour.com, Parenting.com, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, USA Today Magazine, Girls World Magazine, Green Child Magazine, Yogi Times, and more. She was also KNX-AM “Hero of the Week”, honoring her dedication to helping yoga become accessible to children all over the world. She also writes articles about children’s health and fitness on Examiner.com and the Pali Post, teaches Children’s Yoga Training Workshops, and volunteers her yoga expertise at Let’s Move West LA, SOS Mentor, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Children’s Bureau, Connections for Children, Pathways, and The Neighborhood Youth Association. Teresa also sits on the board of the National Math Foundation.  A graduate of University of Southern California, she earned her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law, and completed a yoga training program with Indigo Yoga. For more information, please visit Teresa’s website at https://www.abcyogaforkids.com/.  Teresa is available for workshops, speaking engagements and instruction.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=wbyF21aww3I

Before my coaching practice, I spent more than twenty years as a public health dentist, researcher and academician. I’ve held numerous leadership positions including  an endowed professor and department chair.

After my own experiences dealing with a variety of leadership styles, I became interested in learning more about what makes an effective and inspiring leader. On this path, I uncovered a great deal about myself and what was involved to be an effective and inspiring leader. I decided to take what I learned to help others understand themselves more fully.

I work with individuals who want to live authentic and fulfilling lives and who are committed to understanding themselves, their behaviors and reactions. I believe that everyone has inherent leadership potential whether they are leaders in organizations, within their families or in their relationships. One of the most important attributes of a successful leader is self-awareness.

PEGGY O’NEILL

JOHN WALZ

In 1979, Mr. Walz, along with pianist Edith Orloff, founded the Pacific Trio. Now performing with violinist Roger Wilkie, this renowned ensemble has played more than 900 concerts throughout North America and Europe. In addition to his solo and chamber music duties, he is currently the principal cellist with the Los Angeles Opera, a position he previously held for 20 years with the Long Beach Symphony.

His ever expanding discography includes recordings of the concertos by Dvorak, Haydn, Shostakovich, Bloch, Martinu, Vivaldi, and trios by Brahms, Dvorak, Smetana, and the newly released Pacific Trio CD featuring Beethoven’s Triple Concerto and Archduke Trio.
He is on the faculty of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program and Academy.

KARIE PRESCOTT

MARINA MANUKIAN

She has been featured as a soloist with numerous orchestras, chamber music concerts and recitals. Her passionate artistry has been heard and embraced worldwide, including throughout Europe, former U.S.S.R. and the United States.
She is the winner of numerous music awards and prizes including the 1st prize for National Young Artist Competition, in former U.S.S.R., Aspen International Music Festival and Herb Alpert Music Award from A & M Records.

The Los Angeles Times identifies Marina Manukian as “a violinist extraordinaire…whose virtuosity is exceeded only by her calmness and confidence, working through the intricacies with masterful grace and strength”.

Since 2006 Marina has been the Artistic Director and Concertmaster of The Enlightenment Chamber Music Series which presents concerts performed by the selection of expert chamber musicians, soloists and recording artists from around the world. In addition to her solo and chamber music performances Marina has recorded for over 700 television and motion picture scores.

EMILY DAVIDSON

“Emily Davidson has everything a musician needs to make it as a world-class soloist—the drive, talent, and the charisma that musicians need to attract a following.” —The Huffington Post

CAROLIN HAUSER-CARSON

Carolin Hauser-Carson, German trained Naturopathic Doctor, Humanistic Psychotherapist, and Family Constellations Facilitator, is the author of the book Blossom – Your Sevens Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Creating Your Dream Life! An internationally-recognized speaker and teacher on the subjects of spirituality, emotional healing, and women’s empowerment for almost a decade, Carolin established EmpoweredBusinessWoman.com in 2008 and The Blossom Journey tele-course in 2010. She created a very unique virtual business model which allows her to share her knowledge with more people than she could ever personally see in a day. She began to write her book, develop products, and speak on her approach to a life of powerful co-creation, deep personal transformation, and connected purpose.

Today, she combines her knowledge about emotional healing, spiritual truth, and authentic business-building to help women connect to their life’s mission that spurs truly fulfilling careers, amazing contributions, and abundance in the areas of health and relationships. Her work is based on the intersection of where the human body and experience meets past–and even ancestral–trauma, and shows how each individual’s authentic and true self is the source of one’s own good – a place of unlimited abundance, creativity, courage, and joyful existence.

Paula Quinsee is a relationship expert, TEDx speaker and author of Embracing Conflict, a self-help guide filled with practical tools, insights and exercises for personal growth and development. Her book is endorsed by the likes of international EQ author Harvey Deutschendorf and emotional change catalyst and author, Bridget Edwards.

As a relationship expert, Paula teaches individuals and companies tools and skills to immediately and positively enhance the quality of their personal and organisational relationships. She conducts monthly workshops, is a keynote speaker at events and regularly appears in the media.

During her 16 year tenure in the corporate world working at organisations such as Standard Bank, Nedbank and KFC, Paula learned many lessons on relationships in the workplace (internal and external), people and team dynamics and leadership traits.

She later trained in Imago Relationship Therapy and NLP which enables her to view people and relationships in a different light resulting in more empathy, compassion and understanding for others by applying these principles in her life. She shares these tools and skills with all her clients.

As a speaker in the professional world, she covers topics such as leadership, mentorship, corporate culture, conflict management, relationships in the workplace, personal development and more. She also speaks on more personal topics such as personal relationships and family values, goals and more.

Some of her talks include:

• Relationships are the currency of the future – are you making the right investments?
• Tough Dialogues - are we really addressing the elephants in the room (tough dialogues around sensitive subjects such as racism, gender inequality, toxic teams, leadership inertia, bullying, entitlement etc.)
• Climbing your own mountain to your own greatness - from her personal experiences climbing Kilimanjaro and hiking the Incah Trail
• 3 Easy steps to achieving your dreams - running Comrades and cycling from Sun City to Cape Town.

Her credentials include:

• Imago Relationship Therapy Educator (IRI 2011)
• Imago Relationship Professional Facilitator (IRI 2012)
• NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner and Life Coach (Cutting Edge Institute 2013)
• Completed Presenters Training with Hedy Schleifer. (2015)
• Completed Deepening the Dialogue Training with Imago Africa. (2016)
• Accredited ETDP/Seta Assessor and Moderator (Sor No 522765)
• SABPP HR Associate (Membership no 49844376)
• PDA Analyst and MyPDA Coach (2017)

She has presented at the FutureEd Expo, Imago Africa/FAMSA Dan Siegel Conference, SACAP Festival of Learning, University of PTA Neuroscience Seminar, SA Innovation Summit, ACFE Conference, SmallBiz Expo and TEDxPretoria. Paula also consults to ‘Married at First Sight SA’ TV show and hosts shows for Niche Radio and UK Health Radio.

Paula was a finalist in the Thriving Magazine ‘Tell Your Story’ and Margaret Hirsch Business Women Awards competitions 2017.

MORE INFO: https://paulaquinsee.com/

David Schwartzman, Professor Emeritus at Howard University, is an Ecosocialist, Environmental Scientist focusing on biogeochemistry, climate change and energy. He is also a Candidate for Council At-Large, DCSGP Primary, June 19, 2018

David has been a resident of D.C. since 1976, on the Howard University Faculty since 1973 (environmental scientist, PhD, Brown University and a member of the Taxi drivers local Teamsters Union, Providence, R.I., long term member of the American Association of University Professors. David has two sons, Sam Junge and Peter Schwartzman; two granddaughters, Camellia and Juniper. Partner: Joanne Fleming.



ELECTED OFFICES

DC Statehood Green National Delegate



CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Nuclear freeze and Bottle Bill initiatives, member; Justice for Janitors and Local 25 campaigns, member; Coalition for Lead Control, member; Fair Taxes for DC, Coordinator; Tax & Budget and Legislative Agenda Coordinator, DC Statehood Green Party; Metro DC Science for the People, Steering Committee member. Fair Budget Coalition, member.

Mr. Kevin Cottrell, is the director of Motherland Connextions of Niagra Falls. Motherland Connextions is a heritage tour company that uses tourism to educate.

Motherland Connextions was founded in 1993 by a group of educators, historians and preservationist who believed in using historic places and landscapes to reveal the historic past and accurately tell the stories our history holds.

They have been featured in articles on tourism in the NY Times,

U.S. News and World Reports

and National Geographic.

They have also been featured on the History and Travel Channels Secrets of Niagara

Their experiential upscale tours, focus on authenticity, and accuracy.

Mike Riggs is the Founder of ONE Way Byte - Performance Coaching for Life, Business and Sport. Our mission is to change the world – one person at a time – by helping you realize your unlimited human potential. We serve as objective guides who empower you to become your own catalyst for change. We bring you practical techniques to create positive, purposeful development, guiding you to achieve unprecedented success and satisfaction in the performance theaters you choose.

Dustin is an energy worker who specializes in intuitive coaching and energetic psychic healing. His abilities help you to effectively clear old belief systems which allows you to come into greater alignment with your true self. He also communicates with your spirit guides and relays messages with passion and humor. He can remove energy blocks to help you move forward with your projects, passions, and desires.

I am a media content developer and broadcaster, very concerned about my country and the planet, particularly in the area of human and citizen rights, distribution of wealth, the environment and safety, including the protection from endless war. To this end, I am in the process of creating an organization called the Coalition for Planetary Empowerment. My new radio show, to be first broadcast on BBS Radio on April 14 at 9 AM PST is called Inalienable and Free- Voice of the Coalition and will be hosted by myself and Hugo Rodier, MD. In this program, we look at political events from a core spiritual point of view, not from the standpoint of any one religion or group. We believe that the ideals of the Founding Fathers, as expressed in the US Declaration and Constitution reflect this point of view in the famous phrase that speaks of all men being created equal and endowed with certain inalienable right. We also believe that although this ideal is not reflected well in American history, things have progressed positively in many ways until fairly recently. Now many of our rights, including most contained in the bill of rights and the rights we have to health, prosperity and safety, including safety from unnecessary war has been challenged. These rights contain not only an understanding of what is proper government but keys to the manifestation of our true desires on a much higher level and that those citizens who understand their true spiritual capacity can help mankind push forward to reclaim its rightful inheritance from the Creator.

2009-2018 Johnny Blue Star is CEO and founder of New Galaxy Enterprise, Inc. (NGE), a media content provider. His company creates a wide variety of proprietary and collaborative media products - from full-length books and screenplays to web content, advertising and promotional projects, commercials, articles, press releases and resumes, etc.

Key Projects in NGE: Co-author of the Thrice Born, Part I, in screen and book form, of Pray for the Angels, a Film and Book Trilogy; Co-author of Boots in Manhattan, Part I, in screen and book form, of The Foot Soldier, a Film and Book Trilogy; Developing Film Musical, Helped edit, write and adapt to screen many books, screenplays and non-fiction properties through New Galaxy Enterprises (see website) an developing two musicals; one for stage and/or film, Hadleigh’s Castle based on songs written with Edgar Arens and sung by Patricia Welch and Dramatic TV series with Music called The Couturier with Cathy Scarms, founder of Sat Purush, an East Indian clothing design company. Developed or modified websites for Patricia Welch, Stephanie Slevin and Cathy Scarms (for Sat Purush)

2016-2018 New Galaxy Broadcasting (Division of NGE) Now Producer and Co-Host of Inalienable and Free, Threshold Radio and Integrative Hermetic Health with Hugo Rodier, M.D., an Integrative Physician

2016-2018 Bridge of Light Productions (Division of NGE) featured songs on various full length Threshold Radio interviews with singer/songwriter, Stephanie Slevin; singer/songwriters, Zave Nathan and his wife, Bonnie Blazak; musician/songwriter and crop circle expert, Patty Greer; songs composed by Edgar Arens and myself and sung by Patricia Welch; featured special broadcasts with singer, Patricia Welch, promoting our songs and her musical CD featuring decades of hit songs;

2017-2018 Coalition for Planetary Empowerment (Division of NGE): An organization is designed to empower people spiritually and practically to improve the quality of life on Planet Earth. Empowerment Protocols in CPE operate on four levels: personal, relationships, business and political. An adjunctive social network, La Planète, is under development, beginning with the United States, to give citizens an enhanced and direct voice in addressing government and corporate governance concerns.

2006-2009 MEDIA CONTENT DEVELOPER: Worked in proprietorship before incorporating New Galaxy Enterprises in 2009. Helped with books, screenplays, press releases, resumes, etc. Began comprehensive media content approach.

2005 ROCKETS AWAY! Founder/Manager: Helped develop first commercial spacecraft media company. Company was chosen as provider of news and information on the private space industry to AOL,

2003-2004 PALWIN CORPORATION, Moorpark, Ca: Project Manager for Paul Winchell, ventriloquist and inventor (patented first artificial heart): Prior to publication, edited autobiography, Winch, co-authoring its adaptation to screen. Promoted book with press releases, radio interviews, new website. Prior to his death, worked on developing Paul Winchell’s streaming Kid’s Network. Started to resurrect his African aquaculture project, “Africa Today-” to create foundation to breed and harvest Tilapia, fish which survive in brackish water. Began efforts to build model for new wind energy invention

1994-2002 U.S. BARTER INDUSTRY: Held a variety of hands-on Trade Director for a variety of Trade Exchanges (barter clubs)- was Trade Director for BXI Developing Areas- including Toronto, Boise, Chicago, St. Louis, Anchorage and Salt Lake City. Helped revitalize areas, which were neglected for one or more years. Also, worked for Millennium Exchange, San Francisco BXI and America’s Barter Network. During this time, developed TradeWorld News- First stand-alone Internet trade newspaper dedicated to the Barter Industry.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnnybluestar

About Vanita Lott:

As a Certified Nurse Midwife, RN, and BSN, my passion is sharing my 35 years of experience, knowledge and wisdom to empower women to make fully informed choices for a safer, easier and more beautiful birth. Today’s extreme techno-medical approach treats birth as a disaster waiting to happen and imposes many dubious interventions on even normal labors. Our maternity care system has become infected with the profit and power-driven agendas of insurance companies; hospital, pharmaceutical and medical supply corporations; and even the medical societies. Despite pretty labor rooms and more female Ob/Gyns, the cesarean rates skyrocketed. Unbelievably, our current system was never designed to be mother & baby friendly and has been criticized as pseudo-scientific by independent researchers. Our dangerous “unnec-cesarean” epidemic is the most glaring example that this very unbalanced approach needs a dramatic overhaul to become wellness & prevention oriented to meet the real needs of mothers, babies and their families.

Background:

• Called to be midwife at the age of 16 while reading about the U.S. Air Force’s CNMs.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1981. Cum Laude (with Honors).
• Frontier School of Midwifery, graduated with GPA of 3.87 in 1997.
• American College of Nurse-Midwives board certified.
• Hospital experience including high-risk in N.J., N.Y., Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
• Professional & community lecturer, seminar leader and researcher.
• Avid student of alternative holistic healing practices, including naturopathy, herbal medicine, sound and spiritual healing.
• Certified yoga teacher and Reiki (hands-on-healing) practitioner.
• Loves kayaking, hiking, ecstatic dance, yoga, meditation, being in nature, being with family & friends.