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Guest Occupation: Music Artist, Soloist, Performer
Guest Biography:

Shanna “Songbird” O’Brien has been singing since a young girl.  She was a featured soloist in her church choir.   Family and friends would insist that she sing at functions and gatherings.  Her wonderfully rich tone has always been “music to the ears.”

Shanna’s influences are traditional folk music as well as Elvis, Bob Dylan, The Beatles,  Annie Lennox, Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, and many more.

The ’80′s found her living in the Bay Area playing her original songs at the Sleeping Lady Café in Fairfax, The Resh House in Mill Valley and many of Marin’s music festivals.

Eventually she recorded sessions with the “master synthesist,”Patrick Gleeson as well as Michael Cotten and Prairie Prince from The Tubes, Greg Douglass, former guitarist with the Steve Miller Band and Cory Lerios of Pablo Cruise.  Greg Douglass agreed to be featured on her first album of originals entitled “Timeless” produced by Terry Cano, released in 2005.

In the ’80′s she opened for Journey at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco and went on to have her own show at the MGM Grand in Reno as well as at the Mandarin Hotel in Singapore.

During the 90′s, Shanna’s path took a turn away from music and into film distribution as well as caring for a loved one who became ill.  She worked for Medallion TV Enterprises in West Hollywood for 10 years and was appointed president of the company.

Shanna went on to work for John Wayne’s film company, Batjac Productions, in Burbank.

Shanna is happy to announce that she recently left the corporate world and is now devoting herself fulltime to her music, currently performing in the LA area and working on her second album of originals produced by world renowned percussionist Steve Reid at Sonic Jungle Studios in North Hollywood.

Shanna is an example of someone who kept her dreams alive throughout all the twists and turns that life takes along the way.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Publisher of the Sedona Journal of Emergence
Guest Biography:

Melody is the tenacious and decicated founder, publisher, and distributer of the Sedona Journal of Emergence. Her vision and insight has provided an accessible worldwide medium for channelers.

Guest Category: Spiritual, Access Consciousness, Medium & Channeling, Shamanism
Guest Occupation: R&B vocalist, Musician
Guest Biography:

With a sound reminiscent of Lelo Thomas mixed with the newstyle freshness of The Weeknd, JR is ready to represent for the new school of R&B vocalists. Jamaal Holmes also know as the artist J.R. was born March 14th 1983. Born into a musical family, JR is a talented pianist since the age of 7, saxophonist from the age of 10 and flutist from the age of 16.

Music has always been an important part of his life. He studied Jazz theory at North Carolina Central University. Growing up in a religious family, his exposure to the Church choir developed his love for singing. He was a member of the Chamber Choir in High School and on the collegiate level as well.

These experiences helped to season J.R. and contributed to his emergence as not just a talented singer but also a talented writer and producer. His live performances are dynamic and  engaging, qualities sure to enhance his touring appeal.  J.R. has all the right eyes on him, and Is sure to win over the hearts and ears of the world. He is fresh, multi-talented , unique and a breath of fresh air to the world of R&B and Pop music. 
Guest Category: Arts, Music, Variety
Guest Occupation: Soprano Opera Singer
Guest Biography:

Ms. Carmelita Bartholomew’s passion for opera started at a very young age. She started performing with the Baltimore Opera Company and Washington National Opera Company as a supernumerary member in the year 2000. Performances in some operas were Don Giovanni, Don Pasquale, La Sonnambula, Dead Man Walking, I Puritani, The Bartered Bride, Nabucco, Tosca, Maria Stuarda, Le Nozze Di Figaro, La Traviata, Carmen, and Aida. Ms. Bartholomew studies and sings opera in six different languages Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Hindi.

Other places Ms. Bartholomew has performed at include Loyola University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, The District Court Of Baltimore, MD, Naval Academy of Maryland, Baltimore City School District, Mayors Office of Baltimore, MD. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Union Memorial Hospital, C.M.L.S. Production, The Ricky Shackleford Show, First Christian Community Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Heritage United Church Of Christ, New Southwest Baptist Church, Seventh Baptist Church, Greater Faith Hope Tabernacle Church, Faith Christian Fellowship World Outreach, NYC NO.1 Front Club and the Towson African American Festival, and other religious events, weddings and social engagements.

Ms. Bartholomew interviewed on The Coyote Man Show Fox 45, The Dann Glover Show on 1010 am radio, and The Style Chronicle Season Finals inter net radio show. Ms. Bartholomew also signed on with music artist Septimius The Great as a special guest Opera Singer. Opened up for Queen B. Lil’ Kim The Rapper at Club Love in Washington DC. She also performed international at the Barbados Music Awards Show with music artist Septimius the Great, The Ambassador Of Egypt, Germany, India, Calfornia, Virginia, Philadelphia, and New York City. Also performed at The National Cherry Blossoms Festival In Washington DC. for the United States President Barack Obama

Guest Category: Arts, Music, Variety
Guest Occupation: International Award-wining Urban Dance Music Recording Artist, Songwriter and Entertainer
Guest Biography:

Septimius the Great, a Maryland based dance artist, is an International Award Winning entertainer and creative innovator. Known around the globe for his dance music in domestically and abroad, he has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including Fantasia, Chrisette Michele, Lil Kim, Lil Mo, Pat Benetar, Patti Labelle, Crystal Waters, and Ultra Nate’ just to name a few.

3x award winner at the Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood, CA USA for Best Dance Music Artist, Best World Music Artist and Best Rap Video.His recent chart topping recording, “Who's The Sexiest" earned him the International Music Award for Best Male Vocalist. Also in his song "I Am Fashion” garnered a nomination for “Best Dance Song” by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Most recently he has also been nominated for Best Music Artist by the Baltimore Music Awards and the RAW Music Awards. Septimius’ music is full of imagination and his performances have touched audiences in a brand new way. A hard worker, Septimius the Great has worked diligently to get his music across the airwaves and dance clubs of the world. He has single handedly pushed the energetic and powerful.

In addition to his music career, Septimius the Great is very active in front of and behind the camera. To date he’s produced four award worthy videos for his songs “Exotic Pleasure”, “I Am Fashion”, “Who’s the Sexiest”, and “When in Rome”. These songs and videos present the perfect fusion of dance music, fashion, and cultures.

From Opera to Rap, Dance to Hip Hop, Electronic to Pop, Septimius the Great’s music, magnetic personality, and flair for fashion, have announced his permanent presence on the music scene. He is here to stay!

Confident and Charismatic, with an infectious boatload of charm felt by his team all the way to his fans is the foundation of Septimius’ brand. Working with a multitude of producers, Septimius creates infectious beats and catchy songs that continually repeat through a person's mind that are inspired by ancient European style with a blend of dance, hip-hop, pop and rock.

With a style reminiscent of many the likes of: Will.i.am, Cee Lo Green, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Pitbull, Septimius the Great has performed in front of audiences in small lounges to large stadiums. In 2010, he launched his new music EP project called “The New Rome”. The first EP single “I Am Fashion” was released digitally all over world gaining huge recognition. “I Am Fashion” gained notoriety in Germany for his new creation of sound in dance music.

In January 2013, he began to release singles from his upcoming Debut CD “To Be Emperor” which has been well-received both domestically and internationally. The CD includes the original songs “Exotic Pleasure”, “Who’s the Sexiest”, “Command U 2 Dance” and the re-release of “I Am Fashion (remix)”. He is currently being featured on several TV Shows, Radio Stations and Magazines worldwide.

Septimius began as a performing artist in 1997 and that was when the former runway model realized his passion for music and singing. He soon started his recording career as a featured artist with the X9 records recording label, which led to a debut CD single with a local group (M.O.R.), which topped the dance music charts worldwide.

He is currently being featured on several TV shows (Keeping it Real..) , radio stations (KISS FM, HOT 97..), and magazines (Swerv, V-Rag - Canada, Don Diva Magazine…) worldwide. A conscientious performer, Septimius believes that it is important to inspire our youth. Stressing education, he constantly teaches the importance of fairness and honest and provides a worthwhile competitive opportunity through his Mr. and Miss International Pageant.

Like the Roman Emperor, Septimius the Great will leave his mark in music history.

MUSIC PLAYS: 500,000+ (Europe, Middle East & USA)
MUSIC VIDEO VIEWS: 520,000+ (Europe, Middle East & USA)
MUSIC PLAYS: 500,000+ (Europe, Middle East & USA)
MUSIC VIDEO VIEWS: 520,000+ (Europe, Middle East & USA)

FANS & FOLLOWERS: 71,000+ (Europe, Middle East & USA)

Guest Category: Arts, Business, History, Music, Variety
Guest Occupation: Soul Historian, Clairvoyant, Spiritual medium
Guest Biography:

Omena is a natural-born Spiritual Counselor, Spiritual Medium, and a Soul Historian. She is a certified Hypnotherapist, Rebirther, (energy breathing) REIKI Master Teacher. OMENA is witty, thought provoking, funny and truly gifted. She helps you to grow by providing you with a clear understanding of yourself, and your relationship with people, places, and things in your life.

What makes OMENA special is her ability to know things about you that only you could know.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philomena-mcgee-9b846a19

https://about.me/omena

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDJtjpa9YKg

OMENA will delight and surprise you with her ability to know, your inner personality, why you live life the way you do, and offer clear and meaningful solutions for resolving your real life issues.

Omena has a Master’s Degree in Human Services. For over 35 years, she has worked in the mental-health field as a counselor, therapist, manager, and mentor assisting people living with; Domestic Violence, Addiction, HIV/AIDS, Mental Illness, and Chronic Diseases.

When you experience OMENA, you’ll enjoy learning about yourself without feelings as if you are in Therapy.

Guest Category: Paranormal, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual, Access Consciousness, Akashic Records, Angel Communication, Mystic & Seer, Psychic & Intuitive
Guest Occupation: Intuitive Toe Reader
Guest Biography:

I have always been a gifted intuitive. Stories of my childhood experiences circulate the family table with a sense of wonder (sometimes tinged with fear). Raised without strong religious ties, my experiences at parochial school were exciting - opening more doors than they shut. Through my education, I explored all religions and have incorporated collaborative spirituality into my life and business.

I work with toes as tools to show me how to engage my clients to break down barriers and to merge ideas from conscious thoughts into subconscious belief systems. Always the person people trust with their inner most challenges, I honor those stories and help light the path to a harmonious life.

Join me in my quest to "Increase Health: One SOLE at a Time".

Guest Category: Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Face Reader & Five Elementalist
Guest Biography:

Megan Potter is a Five Elementalist and a Chinese Face Reader; she spends most of her time teaching others how to engage in life with their whole being. She has a Bacehlors in Metaphysical Sciences and is working on a Masters in Divination and a book on the Nine Star Ki (Five Element Astrology) - if only she could find the time to actually DO them. She's also lucky enough to get to do all her energy work with her husband.

She better known around the interwebs as Limitless Megan and you'll find her on Facebook under that name, she loves getting new FB friends!

Guest Category: Alternative Health, Spiritual, Face Reading, Divination
Guest Occupation: Sports Broadcaster & Author
Guest Biography:

Mike Gastineau (AKA “The Gasman”, AKA “Gas”, AKA “Who?”) has been a fixture in the Seattle broadcasting community since his arrival in June of 1991. In a business where loyalty and longevity are rarely used in the same sentence his 21-year career at KJR Radio screams out both. For 19 of those years (1993 to 2012) he anchored KJR’s afternoon drive time slot working both solo and with partners. That stint included a memorable 14-year run as half of the wildly popular Groz with Gas show.

In December of 2012 Gas resigned from KJR to pursue other interests. To date those interests include a book on the launch of the Seattle Sounders FC in MLS. The book, entitled Sounders FC: Authentic Masterpiece is available now.

Since April of 2013 Gas has been a regular contributor to Pearl Jam Radio on Sirius XM channel 22. He does long form interviews with athletes, musicians, and other special guests. In July he originated a pre and post concert program before and after the band’s show at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Guest Category: Sports & Recreation, Professional, High School, College
Guest Occupation: M.D. who is founder of Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare
Guest Biography:

As a renowned innovator in the world of skin health, Dr. Ben Johnson, MD is the founder and formulator of Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare. With the medical profession being his career choice, Dr. Johnson earned his degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine. Soon after, he discovered a passion in aesthetic medicine spending a decade as the founder of a national medi-spa chain which utilized his first skincare line, Cosmedix.

As a firm believer in practicing what he preached,Dr. Johnson utilized Cosmedix products in his daily regimen. However, he soon realized that a new strategy was needed once he noticed his own skin continued to age in appearance. This being his prime focus, Dr. Johnson went back to the drawing board and spent close to two years formulating what is now known as Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare.

During this journey, he knew that in order to create a revolutionary regimen he needed to challenge the prevailing skincare models to create a new standard. At the time of development, most of the product lines Dr. Johnson examined utilized irritating ingredients that struggled to penetrate the skin. In order to avoid irritation and produce a line that worked for even the most sensitive types, Dr. Johnson infused his products with highly efficacious ingredients and nutrients that promoted skin health and repair. His philosophy holds true to an emphasis on dermal remodeling as opposed to the excessive exfoliation many have preached in the past.

Holding over 17 pending patents, Dr. Johnson continues to be a thought leader and innovator when it comes to reversing the aging process. His Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare line achieves remarkable results by addressing every aspect of skin damage; collagen/elastin production, scar tissue build-up, loss of skin nutrition/ growth factors, and DNA damage. Furthermore, Osmosis’ efficacy stems from the acknowledgement that products must work in partnership with the skin.

With that partnership in mind, Dr. Johnson continues to embrace change and innovation into the skincare arena. He has strategically brought in new technologies including Zinc Finger Technology™, a DNA repair strategy, and liposomally delivered stem cell growth factors amongst others. Dr. Johnson believes that a holistic approach to skincare, which focuses on reversing the aging process, is the only way to change one’s appearance for the better. 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Medicine, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Songwriter, Corporate Owner
Guest Biography:

Milliea McKinney is a International Award Winning Songwriter whose talent has been recognized by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her recent venture with Conscious Music Entertainment which is bringing the education of music and lyrics to the for-front presenting music artists that share the values of bringing God, and personal character back to humanity. The team at Conscious Music Entertainment has a vision of inspiring all those they reach to aim for the higher goals in a life built on personal character and a true relationship with God. It’s time to go conscious America!!!

Guest Occupation: Musician, Song Writer, Religion Student
Guest Biography:

Jen Phipps-Quesenberry has been playing guitar almost since the day her mom brought her into this world. She is an accomplished songwriter and devoted Christian. Jen has a stage presence that is strong and amazingly loud, but then that's Heavy Metal right? Yet when off stage she is a gentle giant and is humble and meek. This trip in October has been a lifelong dream of hers and the excitment grows with every passing day. Join us at 3:00 pm EST on July 1,2014 to listen to a talented missionary! Help us reach a goal of $5,000

Guest Category: Arts, Education, Religion, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure
Guest Occupation: Energy Practitioner, Teacher, Counselor and Workshop Facilitator
Guest Biography:

Michael Simonson

Michael has been working as an Energy Practitioner and Teacher for over 25 years. He works with parents, children, educators and health practitioners in understanding how to help Energetically Sensitive Children awaken to the truth of who they are. Michael teaches that it is important for parents, educators and health practitioners to be coming from the same place that they desire their children to come from. Through his one-on-one counseling sessions and workshops people are given all the tools necessary to live empowered loving lives.

Michael was the facilitator of the energy program (energetic mindfulness) at the Hunter School in Rumney New Hampshire. He is now expanding and is offering to facilitate these energy programs to other educational institutions.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Kids & Family, Love & Relationships, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Sports Anchor
Guest Biography:

Paul Silvi is the sports anchor for KING 5 News at 5, 6:30, 10 and 11 p.m. He is also the host of Northwest Sports Tonight on NorthWest Cable News and The High School Sports Blitz. Silvi has earned AP awards for Best Sportscast.

He came to Seattle from WJRT-TV (ABC) in Flint, Michigan, where he was a sports anchor and reporter from 1989 to 1993. His earlier experience includes a sports anchor position at WE-I TV (CBS) in Clio, Michigan, and producer for the Pro Am Sports System in Farmington Hills.

In addition to his work in television, Silvi has worked in print journalism as a sports writer for the Columbus Ledger Inquirer in Columbus, Georgia, and as assistant sports editor for the Hickory Daily Record in North Carolina.

Silvi earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism in 1986 from Bowling Green State University, where he played football for four years, earning All Mid-Ameican Conference honors as a placekicker.

Guest Category: Professional, High School, College
Guest Biography:

Darryl Reshaw is the Executive Director of http://globalbasketball.com/ where he runs a sports marketing firm on a global scale.  Global Basketball hosts the Global Basketball Summer League each July in Las Vegas.  Reshaw played professional basketball in Europe for 12 years.

Guest Category: Business, Marketing, Management, Sports & Recreation, Professional, High School, College
Guest Occupation: Rapper Musician Producer
Guest Biography:

My name is Ethan Rice, I am from Van Buren Arkansas. I play multiple instruments including Guitar, Drums, & Piano. I have been doing music since the age of 12, then started writing music at 13. My history in the music would have to start with competitions. I competed in a local battle of the bands which really sparked my passion for music. I started writing hip hop/Rap at the age of 18 & got serious at 21. I Chose the name "Polo The Thrill" because I was given the nickname Polo in high school from fellow classmates because I made many purchases & wearing the name brand Ralph Lauren Polo clothing line & added "The Thrill" because of my stage presence when I performed.

I have performed at multiple Clubs, Venues, Restaurants/Bar, in the past year including El Far West (Fort Smith Ar), El Azteca (Fort Smith Ar), La Rumba (Fort Smith Ar), Heros Bar (Fort Smith Ar), Summer Jam ( 2013 Fort Smith Riverfront), Golden Goose (Fort Smith Ar), Angels Bar (Tulsa OK), Dixon Theater (Fayetteville Ar), Chancellor Hotel (Fayetteville Ar) Club Lush (Fayetteville Ar), Hooters (Fort Smith Ar) & Paradygm Shyft ( Fort Smith Ar). I have done multiple charity events including raising money for local tragedies, Fight Against Abused Women, and Toys For Tots.

I have been working with producer R.O.M. from Dudley Britain. He produced my first project the "Dreamer EP" which is a 8 track R&B/Rap EP and is currently producing my second project "Manifestation LP". I've performed with such artist as Young Nation, Kid Ink, Lil Flip, Twista, Lil Ronnie, & J Holiday. The progress that I have made in a year has shaken Fort Smith, Arkansas. I can see signs from my blow out year which I believe has made other artist in the River Valley push themselves even harder. I started a team called "Cold Motivation Music Group" that consist of multiple artist with the same goals & passion for music & entertainment. Artist include Q Mann, D Wudd, & Ba$h. The utmost Love & Appreciation goes out to those who have followed & supported me as I've progressed through the game of Hip Hop.

Here are digital distributors links and social media sites where Ethan Polo Rice music can be found:

https://www.reverbnation.com/ethanpolorice

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Music, Variety
Guest Occupation: Owner and C.E.O of Global Management & Security Consulting (GMSC)
Guest Biography:

Greetings,

My  name is Keith Jackson. I'm the owner and C.E.O of Global Management & Security Consulting (GMSC). GMSC is a diversed group of professional individuals, ranging from personal protection to music management and sports management.  I have had the pleasure of working with various Executives, Producers, Directors, Actors & Artist (just to name a few).

I began my journey in the entertainment world in Mannhiem, Germany (1994) with Robert "BIG ROB" Feagan as a Executive Protection Agent . I worked several events for various clients to include Mobb Deep.

A few years later, I began to work with a Sports Agency named (Lee & Associates). I performed day to day business dealings for several athletes signed to Mr. Lee. As I progressed learning the  business and management skills, I was promoted to Assistant Manager to the firm. I managed two athletes that had very productive seasons but injuires delayed their progression.

My hard work grasped the interest of IFBB  Professional Bodybuilder Charles " TANK"  Dixon. The opportunity to manage IFBB Pro Charles Dixon was an honor. Charles is currently ranked in the top 100  IFBB PRO Body Builders in the world. Charles is a certified personal trainer and a certified nutritionist. Charles has along winning history on the road to Mr. OLYMPIA.  

As I continue to network and work on different projects I was introduced to Nappy Boy's award winning song writer and  vocalist James " Jay Lyriq" Cohen.  I was honored to become James' Marketing and PR Director. A short time later, I became the general manager for James. James has worked  with several Grammy, Platinum, Gold producers to include Jim Johnson, Dave " Preach" Balfor, T -Pain, and Jimi Kendrix just to name a few. Jay-Lyriq has also worked with several major artist to include Musiq Soul Child , Raheem Devaugh , Sammie, Yung Joc, T-Pain, MYA, Trey Songs, Tay Dizm, Sophia Fresh, Flo -Rida, Chilli (TLC), Shorty Mack, & Don Dinero are all just to name a few. James music credits: Tallahassee love, 69, Realty Show,  In da club (Step it up2), UP DOWN.

As my journey continues I began networking with Rashonna Moore owner of Clear Production. We joined up on several films and webseries. I became the official music supervisor on several projects such as church, anonymous (Diary of the other Woman), and "In the Mind of Man and Woman", just to name a few also.

During my networking I met Alice Boswell, the owner of Just Me Magazine. After working with Alice on several projects. I began to write for Just Me Magazine.  I also co host on blog talk radio. I have conducted interviews with several major and indie artist during my time with the magazine but it doesn't stop there.

Countless hours of hard work in the entertainment industry my quest wasn't over yet, it was just beginning.  I have worked with Jimi Kendrix on a few projects but this one particular time the conversation went to another level. I as honored to be asked by Grammy Award Winner, Grammy Nominated,  multi -Platinum,  multi-Gold & award winning producer Jimi Kendrix to become apart of his team, becoming his General Manager. I was stunned!  I accepted the position with full honor. Jimi has worked and produced artist such as Jay Z, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Kelly Price, Patty Labelle, 50 Cent, Shyne, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Swizz Beats, Fat Joe, Gerald Levert, Irv Gotti, and the list goes on.

I'm a liaison with a local radio station and a international PR firm over seas. I also have several accomplishments and striving for more.

Twitter : @bigjax08
Instagram: big_jaxz

Follow the movement :
@jimikendrix @SRMG_THELABEL  @GMSC_FIRM @teamjimikendrix @dsmooth_3 @global_gangdjz @TeamJayLyriq850 @blastmyhit @EMPIREdi @srmg_promo @promoeblast @promoeblast2 @promokingpromo @shalicia

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Music, Variety
Guest Occupation: BeatBox Harpist
Guest Biography:

Phillip King – Beatbox Harpist

My job on earth is to spread this harp miracle and touch the hearts of humanity from ages 7 minutes to 70 years and beyond.  As I share, I see the fruit of smiles and good vibes.

We all know there are times in life where good vibes can be rare, so I offer this bowl of fruit with intention of covering you in the vibration of Unconditional Love.

“LA’s charismatic and inspiring Philip King plays powerful instrumental pieces on the harp in his own idiosyncratic style, having ceremonially taught himself how to play from scratch. He plays anywhere he can – in markets, on stages and subway platforms, at meditations, at UNLIT. On new years eve he’d finished his official gig and then went in to the casualty department of his local hospital and played…. he is a very special artist…. and has an equally special album…. buy it, and spread the word…. 

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Health & Lifestyle, Sound Healing, Music, Philosophy, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: President Theosophical Society
Guest Biography:

TIM BOYD currently serves as president of the Theosophical Society in America. He was born in New York City in 1953 and lived there for seventeen years until he went away to college at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He later transferred to the University of Chicago, where he was an honors graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Affairs.

In Chicago Tim was first introduced to Theosophy and the Theosophical Society through Bill Lawrence, a TS member who was a mentor for many young people in the area. Tim joined the TSA in 1974. With Bill and others he founded a Theosophical spiritual community in Chicago's inner city. The group held classes on the Ageless Wisdom, meditation, and healing. They worked with at-risk and disadvantaged youth, transformed vacant lots into award-winning organic food gardens, and placed beehives on the roofs of local buildings. They formed a business that initially focused on reclaiming and renovating some of the deteriorating residential buildings in their area. In time, the business was formalized as Royal Associates and developed residential buildings for low- and middle-income families. The organization's work helped stabilize neighborhoods through the training and employment of local youth and the creation of affordable homes for area residents. Tim was a managing partner in the business.

Tim has been involved in Theosophical work at all levels: as a lodge member, founder of a study center, a member of the TSA national board of directors, TSA vice-president, and now president. In 1988 TSA president Dorothy Abbenhouse asked him to serve as a national lecturer. Since that time he has spoken across the USA and on every continent except Africa and Australia. His articles have been translated into several languages and have appeared in Theosophical journals around the world. From 1996 to 2000 he worked in hospice services as a volunteer in a team that involved doctors, social workers, and nurses.  In 2007 he became president of the Theosophical Order of Service USA. One of his first projects as president involved an international fund-raising effort for a challenge grant to aid the Golden Link School in the Philippines. With the aid of TOS sections worldwide, they were able to substantially exceed the matching grant.

Tim's involvement with the Theosophical Order of Service and the Chushul orphanage in Tibet led to an audience with the Dalai Lama, which resulted in the TSA sponsoring his visit to Chicago in July of 2011 - a two-day event attended by ten thousand people. The event raised $400,000, all of which was donated to educational projects aiding Tibetan communities worldwide.

Tim lives at the Olcott national center in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife, Lily, and daughter, Angelique, when she is home from college.


ABOUT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
The Theosophical Society in America is a membership organization, branch of a world fellowship--the International Theosophical Society with headquarters in Adyar, Chennai, India.

The Society is composed of students belonging to any religion or to none. Its members are united by their approval of the Society's Three Objects, by their wish to remove religious antagonisms and to draw together people of goodwill whatsoever their religious opinions, and by their desire to study religious truths and to share the results of their studies with others. Their bond of union is not the profession of a common belief, but a common search and aspiration for Truth.

In accordance with the Theosophical spirit, most Theosophists regard Truth as a prize to be striven for, not as a dogma to be imposed by authority. They hold that belief should be the result of individual understanding and intuition rather than mere acceptance of traditional ideas, and that it should rest on knowledge and experience, not on assertion. Truth should therefore be sought by study, reflection, meditation, service, purity of life, and devotion to high ideals.

At the same time, Theosophists respect the different beliefs. They see each religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom, adapted to the needs of a particular time and place. They prefer the study of various religions to their condemnation, their practice to proselytism. Thus, earnest Theosophists extend tolerance to all, even to the intolerant, not as a privilege they bestow but as a duty they perform. They seek to remove ignorance, not punish it; peace is their watchword, and Truth their aim.

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The Society is dedicated to promoting the unity of humanity; to foster religious and racial understanding by encouraging the study of religion, philosophy and science; and to further the discovery of the spiritual aspect of life and of human beings. The Society stands for a complete freedom of individual search and belief, while promoting in its members a willingness to examine any concept and belief with an open mind, and a respect for other people's understanding.


The Theosophical Society in America . . .

Has a Vision of wholeness that inspires a fellowship united in study, meditation, and service.
 
Its Mission is to encourage open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.
 
Its Ethic holds that our every action, feeling, and thought affects all other beings and that each of us is capable of and responsible for contributing to the benefit of the whole.

Guest Category: Education, Philosophy, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Sports Broadcater
Guest Biography:

Paul Benedict Sunderland (born March 29, 1952) is an American sportscaster based in Los Angeles, California.

Over his broadcast career, Sunderland has covered almost every major sport played in Southern California. He has been a studio host for the local affiliate of Fox Sports Net, was the analyst for professional beach volleyball on both FSN and NBC, and has called Olympic sports and the NBA for NBC.

However, his most famous assignment was calling the Los Angeles Lakers telecasts on FSN. In January 2002, he took over as play-by-play announcer when Chick Hearn took a leave of absence due to a heart procedure. Hearn had called 3,338 consecutive Laker games, including playoffs. Sunderland called 17 games until Hearn returned. When Hearn died in August 2002, Sunderland returned to the Lakers, this time for good, paired with Stu Lantz. In the 2002-03 season, the team retained the simulcasts that began under Hearn's tenure. The following year, the Lakers split the broadcasts and Sunderland and Lantz called games only for television (FSN and KCAL-TV).

He called college basketball games for Fox Sports Net until 2012 when he joined the Pac-12 Network as their college basketball announcer. Sunderland served as the play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports coverage of indoor volleyball at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]

Sunderland was a member of the 1984 United States Olympic volleyball team that won the gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics. Among his teammates were eventual broadcast partner Chris Marlowe and volleyball legends Karch Kiraly and Steve Timmons.

Guest Category: Sports & Recreation, Professional, High School, College