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Guest Occupation: Martial Arts Master, MMA Competition Athlete, Author, and Founder of Radical Expansion
Guest Biography:

Chris Tai Melodista was born in Paris in 1974 to his Vietnamese mother and French-Jewish adoptive father. He began his training in diverse styles of martial arts at the age of 6 and obtained his black belt in Japanese jiu-jitsu at 17. Chris competed in the first MMA competition in France and has since invested over 40 years in martial arts practice and more than 30 years in the discipline of personal development.

In his 20s, Chris traveled to Lhasa, Tibet, to deepen his practice in Buddhism at its source. During his stay, he had the opportunity to teach Kung Fu and Qi Gong to some of the monks. After almost a decade of working as a photographer in advertising and fashion for numerous high-end companies in Madrid, Chris moved to the U.S. in 2009, seeking to make more of an impact in the world.

Chris has achieved an impressive series of certifications, including life and love consciousness coaching with Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, NLP licensed master practitioner, clinical hypnosis, Pranayama and Qi Gong, Russian martial art Systema instructor, combatives instructor, and MovNat trainer level 1&2, as well as stick massage bodywork therapy. In 2014, Chris traveled to Poland to meet and study with Wim Hof and became the first person certified by Wim Hof, aka “The Iceman,” in the U.S. and France. He also mentored with Dan Brulé to further his style of breathwork.

Chris Tai is the founder of Radical Expansion, a company dedicated to performance coaching through breathwork, movement, and mindfulness. He created this company to teach the knowledge he had compiled throughout his lifetime. The simple and easy method he founded is now taught by coaches in Europe and the U.S. Over thousands of people and hundreds of seminars worldwide have benefited from this practice.

Chris considers himself an eternal student and continues to teach and encourage people to become the person they were searching for through practice and quality of choice.

Guest Category: Education, Courses & Training, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Fitness & Exercise, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Singer, Songwriter & Sound Alchemist
Guest Biography:

I am more than an artist, I am an experience...

In a world that is ever-changing, I choose to be myself  - a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional, ethereal earth goddess with an insatiable curiosity; an artist & entrepreneur who is no stranger to taking risks and fearlessly walking into the unknown, to discover the beauty and wonder of the world in so many different ways, with sound as the sweet spot.

My world is made of sound, and my voice is my vehicle. It is the bridge between my heart & head that lets me share my most true authentic expression to ignite, inspire & activate others into remembering who they are. I am here to reflect your beauty, humanity, power, and divinity to you - thru sound, ritual, and community.
 

With my intuition as my guide, I channel divine inspiration to serve the world thru sound & ritual, creating magical moments for you to breathe a little easier. I let my open heart lead the way and it is my wish that you receive my transmission; that it sparks something in you to remind you that you never needed permission to be YOU; all you have to do is allow yourself the space & opportunity to BE whom you came here to be. I am merely a conduit for inspiration and transformation. A reflection, thru sound.

 

I am here to remind you of your uniqueness, fierceness, and power by standing in mine.  I am here to remind you that YOU are a 1-of-1. A gift to the world, sent here to radiate your love thru your desires. I am a reflection of the goodness that we each possess. I am a reflection of the divinity & humanity that we each embody. When you listen to my music, I hope you SEE yourself. Discover yourself. Remember yourself. LOVE yourself.

I am honored to be chosen to lead this charge and take this journey with you. And I am beyond grateful that you have chosen to join me on this journey, too.

Guest Category: Arts, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Music, Society and Culture, Sports & Recreation, Professional
Guest Occupation: CEO of PHASE and Educator
Guest Biography:

Rick Binder is the CEO of PHASE and has held 13 certifications from NAEMT, FEMA, and NFPA. He began his career as an EMT-I and a few years later joined his father in bringing the Binder Lift to market. After spending 10 years helping thousands of emergency care departments avoid personnel injury while improving patient care, Rick authored an accredited Safe Patient Handling Course that helps emergency care providers have longer, healthier careers.

Guest Category: Business, Courses & Training, Health & Lifestyle, Fitness & Exercise, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Sarah Elkhaldy offers Higher dimensional guidance through spiritual awakenings. Sarah is here to assist humanity’s evolution.
Guest Biography:

My guest Sarah Elkhaldy is a mystic and spiritual teacher. Sarah is highly claircognizant. Her intuitive abilities, and deep insights into the nature of reality create energetic transmissions that activate the audience on a soul level. She is widely known as a leader in the field of Spirituality and the Esoteric Arts. She uses her intuitive abilities as well as her extensive background in esoteric knowledge to help humanity gracefully tap into our evolutionary potential. With an online community consisting of hundreds of thousands of awakening souls, it is her highest honor to assist humanity’s evolution.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Founder & CEO - UK Health Radio Network
Guest Biography:

Johann Ilgenfritz attained his Master in Photography in Germany, working successfully as a

Fashion Photographer for almost 20 years in Hamburg and London. His life changed drastically in

2011 when he had a heart attack and six month later was diagnosed with cancer.

After unsuccessful Radio Therapy he was left to find other survival options which he did. During

his search for a cure he turned to the internet, soon realising that there was no one central point

where you could turn to for heath information, regardless of what your health issue are. He decided

on creating just such a platform and six weeks later, launched the beta version of UK Health

Radio, still fighting cancer at the time.

 

Through Nutritional and Lifestyle changes he finally beat cancer and since then has been named

“The Curator of Health Expertise” by the press. His mantra is “Good health is a choice”! He went

from believing that cancer was the cause of his illness to realising that cancer was only a symptom

of an already sick body. He knew if he could change the cause he would change the effect.

Through his vision, UK Health Radio (www.ukhealthradio.com) has attained a very clear purpose,

this is to inform and animate people to take responsibility for their own health. This does not mean

taking your health into your own hands, but to be part of the process of attaining and/or keeping

your health freedom. It is all about being informed, being empowered and being healthy!

UK Health Radio has the most in-depth information on the widest range of health and wellness

topics - available anywhere today. All aspects of health and wellness, fitness, diet and nutrition,

illness prevention and environment issues, but with the main focus on prevention rather than cure.

UK Health Radio presents it's information through 41 shows, that air 24/7, with 1.3M and

growing, very dedicated listeners. There is a Listen on Demand section, the enormously popular

digital monthly health & wellness magazine called Health Triangle Magazine. UK Health Radio is

now also available on 15 podcast platforms across the world with a possible reach of almost 700M

listeners. Podcast platforms that include Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music,

iHear, JioSaavn…

Johann won the 'Inspiration - Holistic Therapist Business Awards' 2017 and 2019 he won the 'The

Best You Awards' - in the category Best Up-And-Coming Inspirational Influencer.

 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, News, Politics & Government, Self Help, Sports & Recreation, Variety
Guest Occupation: Democratic Strategist
Guest Biography:

Heralded on the cover of The New Republic as the man who “reinvented campaigning,” Joe Trippi pioneered bringing politics into the digital age and brings an added digital component to The Lincoln Project arsenal. Joe joined the Lincoln Project because “we have to stop seeing this as Democrat vs. Republican. Right vs. left. This has to be all of us coming together in a pro-democracy coalition to defeat an authoritarian movement that is using every means to seize power.”
 

For decades Trippi and the Lincoln Project co-founders worked against each other in partisan fights. He has worked for Democrats at every level for more than four decades – from Ted Kennedy, Walter Mondale and managing Howard Dean’s groundbreaking presidential campaign in 2004. Joe has been a media and campaign strategist for dozens of Senate and Gubernatorial campaigns including Jerry Brown’s 2010 comeback campaign for Governor of California and Doug Jones’ historic Senate victory in Alabama, where Jones became the first Democratic US Senator in Alabama in 25 years.
 

Trippi has served as an on-air political analyst for MSNBC/NBC, CBS Evening News, FOX News and CNN. His weekly podcast is “That Trippi Show.”

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Biography:
Christopher C. Herring is the Executive Director of Global Chamber Houston and San Antonio and serves as a leader for the Global Chamber Texas Steering Group. He was recognized by the US JAYCEES with a lifetime achievement award as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) for his positive impacts to America. He joined an elite group of a little over 600 Americans since 1939 to include former Presidents Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford and John F. Kennedy, corporate tycoons Ross Perot, Henry Heinz and Nelson Rockefeller, and San Antonio native former US Secretary Henry Cisneros.

A sought after speaker & business consultant, Christopher is a premier national leader in business development, economic & workforce development, diversity and inclusion and entrepreneurship. As a retired US Air Force Officer, he brings complex problems to creative solutions from experiences serving as an executive in the for-profit, non-profit, academia and government sectors of America's economy.

Today Christopher C. Herring is President and CEO of River Walk Publishing, LLC, Past Chairman of the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) and Past President/CEO of the Alamo City Chamber of Commerce. He is a certified Workforce Diversity Trainer through the Society of Human Resource Management. He is an Honorary Board of Director of Global Ties Iowa as Chris helped shape the organization's recruitment campaign of diverse candidates to serve in the Heartland of America. 

As the past Chairman of TAAACC, he advocated for over 250,000 businesses and 23 chambers of commerce in the nation's second largest economy with the goal to increase revenues and sales. Between 2011 and 2019, Christopher served three mayors as the Mayor of San Antonio's appointee to the Small Business Advocacy Committee (SBAC) overseeing and Chairing the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program subcontracting goals. He was elected as the Chairman of the SBAC's 5-Yr Contracting Diversity Plan Accountability Subcommittee which is a law of the city of San Antonio.

Chris' story was captured by StoryCorps and their recorded conversation was entered into the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and in a special collection at National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC in 2016.


 

Guest Category: Literature, Business, Courses & Training, Military, World News, National, Non-Profit
Guest Biography:

Guest Jessica Koch - is an International Speaker, Sales Consultant, Podcaster and Founder for a VA "Done for You" Membership service - as we talk about Sales, Stages, Service and Spirituality and what has changed over the past 7 years with LinkedIn. JOIN US, LISTEN ON BBS RADIO LIVE tomorrow.

Jessica Koch – CEO and Founder of Jessica Koch Consulting Intl. has been a National Sales Professional for more than 25 years. She spent 10 years working with a consulting company, expanding that firm’s client base to include: National Government Accounts, Fortune 500 clients, National Power Utilities, Hospitals and Universities/Colleges. She secured a National Government Contract that was applicable to 1000’s of government entities without having to go out for an additional bid!

Jessica has been invited as a guest speaker for various organizations around the country such as: The American Association of School Administrators; the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative’s Annual Finance conference.
Prior to working with the Consulting Company, she worked with a Marketing Firm where she interviewed, hired and trained a sales team for Fortune 1000 business-to-business promotions; including campaigns for Washington Gas Energy Services, Verizon, and Disney.

Listen for wisdom nuggets! From abuse to alignment and serving...
More about Jessica and her work here: About Me - Jessica Koch Consulting (jessicalkoch.com)

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/jessicakoch1

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Guest Category: Business, Education, Psychology, Self Help, Technology
Guest Occupation: Sunny is is a Spiritual Entrepreneur Mentor, Bestselling Author, Speaker & Psychic Medium. Sunny LOVES sharing tools and techniques so you can create a life you LOVE♥️
Guest Biography:

Sunny Dawn Johnston is an acclaimed psychic medium, transformational thought leader, and spiritual biz mentor. She is the author of twenty-one  books, including bestsellers, Invoking the Archangels and The Love Never Ends. Sunny is also the creator of the ELEV8 Your Life membership site a virtual community focused on designing a high-vibrational life of abundance, self-love, and joy. SDJ Productions is Sunny’s writing, speaking engagements, publishing books, CD’s, and her latest project is The Multi-Dimensional Oracle Card Deck. In her spare time, Sunny helps as a psychic investigator for the international organization FIND ME, collaborating to support law enforcement and families of missing persons and homicide victims.

Guest Category: Business, Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Doctor, MD, MPS, FACS
Guest Biography:

Brian C. Joondeph completed his training as a retina surgeon in 1990 and since then has worked both in private practice and full-time academic ophthalmology. He practiced in Michigan for ten years before taking his family on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to work and live in Auckland, New Zealand for several years. He has been in Denver for the past 15 years after returning from his academic retina position down under. Denver was a great fit for his family after New Zealand given the opportunity for outdoor adventure and sports.

Dr. Joondeph grew up in northern New Jersey with his entire family in medicine or allied professions, making medical school an easy choice. Ophthalmology provided a high-tech blend of medicine and surgery, with retina further exemplifying these features. There is little in medicine more satisfying than saving or restoring eyesight, arguably the most precious of our senses.

Dr. Joondeph has more than 80 academic publications and is a current and past investigator in multiple clinical trials. He enjoys clinical research as it links scientific inquiry with eventual new treatments he can offer to his patients. He is also an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, helping develop the next generation of ophthalmologists. Dr. Joondeph is widowed and has three adult children.

When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include golfing, skiing, fitness, and travel. When not in clinic, you will find Dr. J in the mountains or visiting a foreign country

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, History, Medicine, News, Politics & Government, Science, Society and Culture, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Nationally Recognized Keynote Speaker
Guest Biography:

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of the 2021 release, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be. Both his leadership presentation and his book are based on his 40+ years of leadership experience (23 years as a combat arms officer in the United States Army). Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, in any profession and at any level of leadership. 

Guest Category: Military, Psychology, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help, Inspirational, Motivational
Guest Occupation: Podiatrist, Attorney, Healthcare Advocate, Illinois Congressional Candidate & LEAP Advisory Board Member.
Guest Biography:

I am a dedicated professional who has built his career on providing exceptional medical, legal and professional services.


I have proven myself to be an accomplished leader in healthcare management, law, governmental affairs, and international medical missions. 


Aside from my professional pursuits, I am also a devoted family person, having been married for over 30 years and raising three beautiful adult children. Their values are evident in both their personal and professional lives.


Overall, I feel I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my work, am I am a true leader in my fields and have consistently demonstrated my commitment to improving the lives of those I serve.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: DC Police Union Chairman
Guest Biography:

Greggory Pemberton joined the Metropolitan Police Department in 2005 and worked in patrol and vice in the Third District. In 2008, Pemberton was promoted to detective and moved to the Seventh District where he worked in the Violent Crimes Unit covering the Southeast section of DC. In 2017, Greggory was selected to be the lead detective on a mass arrest of rioters that were arrested during the presidential inauguration and detailed to the US Attorney's Office. After a one-year detail to the Joint Terrorism Task Force at the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2018, Gregg returned to the Violent Crimes Unit at the Seventh District. In 2020, he successfully ran for the position of Chairman of the DC Police Union. He was re-elected in 2022 and currently serves and represents the 3,000 members of the MPD's rank-and-file.

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Podcast Producer and Writer with CNN Audio
Guest Biography:

Eryn Mathewson is Podcast Producer and Writer with CNN Audio, where she enjoys covering topics that range from wellness to sports to politics.  Mathewson was raised in New Mexico, got her start in podcasting at KPFA Radio in Berkley, CA, and a Master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. 

Guest Category: Entertainment, Kids & Family, Self Help, Society and Culture, Variety
Guest Occupation: Speaker, Author, Former Professional Athlete
Guest Biography:

Discover the inspiring journey of Todd Blyleven, a beacon of courage and resilience. As a hero during the Las Vegas Country Music Festival shooting, Todd's selflessness saved lives, earning him widespread acclaim. Overcoming PTSI, he embarked on a transformative path to regain strength through faith, peer support, and EMDR therapy. With a professional baseball background and expertise in sports technology, Todd's unwavering determination shines through. As a captivating speaker and advocate for personal growth, he offers profound insights on resilience and triumph over adversity. Prepare to be inspired by his indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to help others Walk Tall again.

Guest Category: News, World News, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help, Inspirational
Guest Occupation: Author
Guest Biography:

MICHAEL BRANDOW writes on society, the arts, and canine culture. He is the author of four books on subjects ranging from public policy to social history, memoir, and political commentary: New York’s Poop Scoop Law (Purdue, 2008); A Matter of Breeding: A Biting History of Pedigree Dogs (Beacon Press, 2015; Duckworth, 2016; Hakuyosha, 2019); Gone Walkabout (Amazon, 2019); and his latest title, What’s the Problem Now? Black Grievances and White Guilt (New English Review Press, 2023). He has contributed to many publications, including the New York Times and the New York Post. He began writing art and social criticism for The New Criterion at its founding in the 1980s (including his most recent “Found, or appropriated?”), and for Peter Collier and David Horowitz at Heterodoxy in the 1990s. Recent essays for Quillette and the Village Voice have been listed in The Best American Essays (“Notable Essays and Literary Nonfiction”). He has been interviewed by many outlets, including The New Yorker (“Talk of the Town”), The Brian Lehrer Show, and the BBC (“Newshour,” BBC Radio London, &c.).

Guest Category: Literature, Comedy, Education, Entertainment, History, News, Politics & Government, Society and Culture, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Debra is one of the world’s greatest researchers on Ascension, as she knows dozens of leaders in this field and always hosts the Ascension Panels at global festivals and conferences. Meg B. developed the unique healing modality Quantum Access® for all.
Guest Biography:

Meg Benedicte and Debra Giusti are here to share an overview of their book:Ascension Tips: A Simple Blueprint for your Journey to Ascension." Meg is a Spiritual Teacher, Author, and Luminary. Over the past three decades, Meg has become a notable pioneer and international Master Healer in Quantum Healing and Spiritual Activations, working with clients spanning the globe. Debra Giusti has been an entrepreneur for over 4 decades. Some of her businesses include the "Harmony Festival," her email marketing company "Wishing Well Promotions," and producing “Saturday Night Alive for the Global Peace Tribe” shows reaching 50,000 people on Saturday night. Debra produces workshops, hosts panel discussions, and creates educational materials. Meg and Debra recently published “Ascension Tips,” so anyone can understand the Ascension Process taking place and fully participate. 

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Paranormal, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Entrepreneur, Confidence and Manifestation Coach
Guest Biography:

Hergie started her fashion journey at a prestigious fashion school, where her love for design flourished. As she immersed herself in the creative process, her dedication to the craft became evident, and her designs reflected her unique perspective and artistic style.

In 2017, Hergie began a transformative journey of self-development, aiming to explore human potential and personal growth. Through dedicated training, she became a certified leader in her field, adept at helping people identify their challenges and uncover hidden barriers to achieving their dreams.

The year 2020 brought significant personal hardships for Hergie. She faced the loss of her beloved grandmother and aunt, who played important roles in her upbringing, as well as the end of a ten-year relationship. Additionally, her mother's life was at stake due to a serious health condition. During this difficult time, Hergie found the strength to trust in the healing power of the universe, embarking on a spiritual journey.

Seeking solace in Mexico, Hergie immersed herself in spiritual practices and connected with people from diverse backgrounds. This experience expanded her horizons and deepened her understanding of human interconnectedness. Miraculously, within just one month, she repaired her strained relationship and, within three months, found the courage to move forward on her personal growth path.

Inspired by her transformative experiences, Hergie witnessed an abundance of miracles and blessings. Fueled by her newfound spiritual awakening, she embarked on a global journey, sharing her wisdom with eager learners worldwide. Hergie's teachings focused on building inner confidence and helping individuals manifest their deepest desires. Her presence touched the lives of many, inspiring them to embrace their potential and embark on their own journeys of self-discovery.

Hergie's reputation as a fashion designer is grounded in her unwavering passion and commitment to her craft. Her designs showcase a unique blend of creativity and ingenuity, captivating fashion enthusiasts across the globe. Simultaneously, she has become a respected soul coach and guide, drawing from her personal healing and growth journey. Hergie's profound experiences and empathetic approach allow her to deeply connect with others, equipping them with the tools to build inner confidence and manifest a life aligned with their true desires.

Hergie's story exemplifies the transformative power of resilience and the belief in personal growth. Her reputation as a revered fashion designer and inspiring spiritual teacher is built upon her genuine passion, unwavering spirit, and dedicated efforts to help others realize their fullest potential.

Guest Category: Fashion, Careers, Health & Lifestyle, Self Help, Inspirational, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Actress, Writer, Voiceover Artist
Guest Biography:
Dina Laura is an actress/writer/voiceover artist, and a New Jersey native.  As an actress, she’s appeared on God Friended Me (CBS); Girl Gone (The Actors Temple Theatre); From Silence (Theater for the New City).  As a writer, her plays have been produced at theatres across the United States.  Her piece Elephants and Other Worldly Dilemmas won FringeFav in the New York International Fringe Festival and her play On The Rocks (co-written with Mina Radhakrishnan) won “Best Audience” at the Downtown Urban Theater Festival at the Cherry Lane Studio Theater Off-Broadway.  Dina wrote and co-starred with Karen Lynn Gorney (Saturday Night Fever) in the short film Pillow Talk, which debuted at the Garden State Film Festival in March, 2022.  The script to her latest short film, No Place is Home, was a semi-finalist in the 2021 Big Apple Film Festival and is currently in post-production. dinalaura.com.
 
Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Kids & Family, Travel & Leisure, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Author of "Our Cosmic Origin"
Guest Biography:

Ismael Perez is a Cosmic Ambassador representing an intergalactic alliance known as “The Covenant of Palador.” It is a cosmic treaty that was initiated by the forces of light in the higher dimensions to protect and guard the Earth from the Draco forces. The majority of starseeds who have volunteered for the call to rescue this planet, including Ismael, have been selected to come here and help. He is one of the inner council members who is here to bring forth the next level of cosmic disclosure that will restore Earth back to its original glory in fulfillment of the galactic prophecies. The information that Ismael brings forth has never been heard of before on this planet.  He is also one of the elite Super Soldiers that is involved in the cosmic war, mainly to fight the evil A.I. This is the off-the-records group that is known as the “Radiant Guardians.” The radiant guardians work with higher dimensional beings—beyond the Galactic Federation. Follow Ismael on Instagram: projectrestorationzion1

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, History, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy