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Guest Occupation: United States Senator and Attorney General of the State of Connecticut
Guest Biography:

UNITED STATES SENATOR JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN

Senator Joseph Lieberman served in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. Lieberman was chairman of the powerful Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee. In 2000, he was the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee and ran on a ticket with Al Gore in one of the closest elections in America's history. Prior to taking office in Congress, he served as the attorney general in the state of Connecticut and as leader of the Connecticut State Senate. During his tenure, Senator Lieberman helped shape legislation in virtually every major area of public policy including national and homeland security, foreign policy, fiscal policy, environmental protection, human rights, health care, trade, energy, cyber security and taxes.



Sen. Lieberman was a champion of DC statehood and introduced the New Columbia Admission Act in the Senate to provide statehood to the citizens of the District of Columbia. As well as introducing the bill, he advocated for it and is still a strong supporter of our efforts to become the 51st state.  He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. In 2015, he received the Winston Churchill National Leadership Award. In addition to practicing law, Senator Lieberman is honorary national founding chair of No Labels, an American political organization composed of Republicans, Democrats and Independents whose mission is to “usher in a new era of focused problem solving in American politics.”

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Society and Culture, Variety
Guest Occupation: Nurse
Guest Biography:

Jodi O’Malley of America’s Frontline nurses

Since the beginning of this pandemic, Jodi O'Malley has worked with our nation's highest-risk population, our beloved Native Americans, on the COVID unit. In addition, she has worked tirelessly, equipping herself with the latest scientific research from experts in their fields.

She started her medical career delivering food trays and now specializes in the ICU, ER, Preop/PACU, pain management, detox and recovery, chemotherapy, and House Supervisor. She knows how the hospital system works, and advocating for her patients is something she's always done well.

Recently, she became a federal whistle-blower and spoke out against underreported vaccine injuries and the refusal of a patient's right to try with Project Veritas. She believes strongly in informed consent, medical freedom, and the right to try.

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, News, Philosophy, Politics & Government
Guest Occupation: certified yoga instructor
Guest Biography:

Jannica Klingborg, is a certified yoga instructor, Chi Nei Tsang

practitioner, and reiki healer originally from Sweden and based in Los Angeles. As Head Instructor for True Naked Yoga, she brings her immense knowledge of yoga and integrative wellness solutions into each of her thoughtfully designed programs.

As a former model, Jannica has worked, taught, and trained around the world. This global perspective equips her with a broad, cultured, and versatile approach to wellness. With a strong desire to heal and share knowledge, she guides her clients towards equilibrium and healthier living through providing integrative wellness solutions. Establishing balance and helping to promote healing from within amid today’s busy, contemporary environment, she has over a decade of experience in holistic healing.

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Retired Air Force fighter pilot. Currently vice president of Global Initiatives for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
Guest Biography:

Colonel Cesar A. Rodriguez, Jr. retired from the USAF on 1 December 2006.  His last assignment was the 355th Mission Support Group Commander, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. 

At present Mr. Rodriguez is vice president of Global Initiatives, International Business Development and Strategy Executive for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2018 sales of $27 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Col Rodriguez entered the Air Force in 1981 as a graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, ROTC program.  Previous to his assignment to the 355th Wing, Colonel Rodriguez was the Deputy Commander for the 366th Operations Group, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. He has served in the capacity of the 48th Fighter Wing Chief of Safety, Executive Officer to the USAFE Commander, Staff Officer, NATO Central Region Air HQ, Policy Branch, Chief Partnership for Peace Air Strategy Development division.  Colonel Rodriguez is a command pilot with more than 3,100 fighter flight hours, 350 of which are in combat operations DESERT STORM and ALLIED FORCE.  In combat operations, Colonel Rodriguez has distinguished himself in aerial combat where he is credited with downing three enemy fighter aircraft, an Iraqi MiG-29, an Iraqi MiG-23 and a Yugoslavian Air Force MiG-29, and commanded the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group, Al Jaber Kuwait during Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom.  

Colonel Rodriguez was born in El Paso, Texas.  He is a graduate of Antilles high school in Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He is married to the former Trish Gallegos of Alamogordo, New Mexico.  They have two children, Amanda, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and currently serving as a Captain Air Battle Manager at Tinker AFB and Cesar III, a graduate of University of Arizona, School of Architecture and employed by Gould Evans in San Francisco as a Lead Architect.    

EDUCATION

1981   Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

1988   Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

1992   Master of Public Administration, Troy State University, Shaw AFB, SC

1994   Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

1995   Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA

1996   NATO Joint Warfare College, Poole, UK

1999   Air Force Safety Board Presidents Course, Kirkland AFB, NM

2002   Naval War College, College of Naval Warfare, Newport, RI

2002   Masters of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies

 

ASSIGNMENTS

1.  October 1981 – March 1983, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB OK, AT-38 Fighter Lead-In Training, Holloman AFB NM, A-10 RTU, Davis-Montham AFB AZ

2.  June 1983 – October 1988, A-10 Aircraft/Mission Commander, Suwon AB, ROK, Mission Commander, AT-38 B Fighter Lead-In Asst Flt Commander/Instructor Pilot

3.  November 1988 – October 1992, F-15 RTU, Tyndall AFB FL, F-15 Flight Commander, Instructor Pilot, Mission Commander, Eglin AFB FL

4.  November 1993 – May 1994, Evaluator Pilot, Ninth Air Force Stan/Eval, F-15 Chief Air-to-Air Branch, Shaw AFB SC

5.  June 1994 – May 1995, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB AL, Contingency Wartime, Planning Course, Armed Forces Staff College (JCSOS), NAS Norfolk VA

6.  October 1995 – February 1996, Partnership for Peace Plans Officer- HQ ARCENT (NATO), Ramstein AB, GE

7.  March 1996 – August 1997, Executive Officer to the USAFE Commander, Ramstein AB, Germany

8.  October 1997 – May 1999, Chief of Safety 48th Fighter Wing, 493rd Fighter Squadron ADO, RAF Lakenheath, UK

9.  June 1999 – July 2001, Deputy Chief of Flight Safety, HQ ACC, Langley AFB, Virginia

10.  August 2001- June 2002, Student, US Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

11. Dec 2002- June 2003 – (TDY) Operations Group Commander, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group, Al Jaber, Kuwait

12.  June 2002 – May 2004, Deputy Commander, 366th Operations Group, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho

13.  May 2004 - Group Commander, 355th Mission Support Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona

14. Dec 2006 – Retired.

 

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Rating: Command pilot

Flight hours: 3,196

Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, AT-38, A-10, F-15 A-D

 

Major Awards and Decorations

Distinguished Flying Cross, with two oak leaf clusters

Legion of Merit

Bronze Star

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal, with five oak leaf clusters

Air Medal, with five oak leaf clusters

Aerial Achievement Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal, with one oak leaf cluster

Air Force Achievement Medal

AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, with two oak leaf clusters

Combat Readiness Medal, with two oak leaf clusters

National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster

Southwest Asia Service Medal, with three oak leaf clusters

Kuwait Liberation Medal

Armed Forces Service Medal

NATO Medal

Kosovo Campaign Medal

Effective Dates of Promotion

Second Lieutenant May 1981

First Lieutenant October 1983

Captain June 1985

Major December 1993

Lieutenant Colonel January 1997

Colonel June 2002-2006

(Retired December 2006)

 

 

Guest Category: Business, Education, History, Military, Technology
Guest Occupation: America’s Mom, Conservative activist
Guest Biography:

Conservative activist Sherronna Bishop, who runs a Facebook page called “America’s Mom,” emceed the event. She thanked two groups for providing security: Boots On The Ground Bikers For Trump, and the Three Percenters. Lauren Boebert poses w/ members of American Patriots III% and Bikers For Trump

Sherronna Bishop, “America’s Mom,” is a constitutional conservative and American patriot who bleeds red, white and blue! She tenaciously defends core values of God-fearing Patriots who do not want to lose the freedoms and rights of all citizens who live in the greatest nation in the world. She tirelessly researches issues of our culture and constitution, and has a passion to ensure that all people, starting with the individual, maintain the right to life, liberty, and personal property. As a wife and mother of four, she is resolute in her defense of the relentless attack on our children and parental rights. In the midst of continuous attacks on the Western way of life, she brings hope and inspiration to those who feel arrested by political correctness and false narratives of our time.

AMERICA'S MOMS

We believe it is the People's job to secure the future we want for our children. Through founding principles, educating parents on their rights and resources we can empower you to bring back common sense solutions. We also support principled candidates who share our vision of personal responsibility and American Exceptionalism to secure brighter future for the next generation.

Guest Category: Kids & Family, News, Politics & Government, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Podiatric Physician, Author, Researcher, Biomechanics, & Gait analysis
Guest Biography:

Dr. Bruce Williams is a Podiatry Specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated with honors in 1991. Having more than 30 years of diverse experiences, especially in PODIATRY, Dr. Bruce Williams affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Weil Foot And Ankle Institute LLC.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Author “Never be Poor Again”, a spiritual guide & approach to money
Guest Biography:

Give me one hour on your stage and I’ll completely shift your mindset around money and business in a way you have never imagined. My name is Matthew Morales. As a successful business consultant, author and an expert public speaker, I have dedicated the past ten years of my life to designing and teaching my own personal unique business and finance strategies based on philosophical and universal principles that can help every industry. I have given speeches at conferences across the country on topics such as "Selling Through Empathy" and "Building Your Personal Brand".

 

HOW I HELP

My goal is to help you identify and patch up any holes found in your business including business/marketing plans, standard operating procedures, sales techniques, and investment strategies.



For many, owning a business is the dream. The idea of starting something out of nothing and pursuing one’s personal passion is truly inspiring. However, for many the dream begins to diminish as road blocks reveal themselves. As a dreamer myself, I do not wish to see this happening to you!



WHAT I DO

Hire me to speak in front of your team or at live events, as a consultant for your business, or take one of my simple courses and know that you are well on your way to transforming the way your mind and business operate.



My ability to breakdown and explain the most complex topics in a simple manner combined with my proven formula, will leave you feeling unstoppable on your quest to financial success.

https://www.moneymystic.co/

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Legal Expert
Guest Biography:

Fred Bibik earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado School of Law, and went on to earn his Masters of Law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.  He began his career with the District Attorney's Office in the First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases.  Fred left the District Attorney and joined a prominent Jefferson County law firm where he worked for individual and business clients in a wide range of legal matters. 

Fred currently limits his practice to criminal defense, emphasizing defense of Domestic Violence matters.  He accepts criminal cases in all misdemeanor and felony matters, and also offers defense of alcohol-related driving offenses.  Fred represents attorneys in matters before the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, and acts on behalf of clients who believe their attorneys have committed legal malpractice. 

The Equal Justice Foundation and DVMen.org have granted Fred their highest recommendation for legal representation in the defense of Domestic Violence matters.  He is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, the Colorado Bar Association, and is ranked among the 100 Best Trial Lawyers in Colorado.

Guest Category: Business, Legal, News, Politics & Government
Guest Occupation: Prodigal son of the DMV
Guest Biography:
Rock Newman is a beloved prodigal son of the D-M-V. He could also be described as an advocate for athletes, celebrities and the person on the street. Whatever words are used, Rock Newman is never described as anything less than engaging, sincere, energetic and caring. After a journey that has included stops in Las Vegas and Bermuda, Rock returns to the area he loves the most. “I enjoyed my time in Las Vegas and Bermuda, but they never became home. Ahhh... It's great to be back!”

 
Rock Newman returns to the Washington, DC region with vast experiences and relationships to revisit his roots in radio. The year 2013 saw Newman add a new media recipe to his broadcasts, which included streaming video and worldwide online discussion. Keeping with his sub-theme of innovation, THE ROCK NEWMAN SHOW is archived online, so that his followers can continue the discussion in a seamless basis. The show activates traditional and new media to create a non-stop dialogue.
 
“I have visited with Pope John Paul II, President Bill Clinton and President Nelson Mandela, met dictators and monarchs, dined with moguls and movie stars, but my greatest joy is family, friends and being amongst the people.”
 
Rock is a Renaissance Man. From caring for famine victims in Somalia, to buying back 3,000 guns to confronting violence in DC, or representing world class athletes, he is hands-on. He is a storyteller. He will entertain and inform. He will also make you reconsider notions of culture and society. He also brings the ability to cross-pollinate the discussion from unique angles. The RNS delivers big name guests, experts and common folks who care about modern day, real life issues.
 
Rock asks, “What Do You Care About?” THE ROCK NEWMAN SHOW was created to capture an authentic dialogue that is rarely heard. It will be an unscripted, jazz concert that swings from breaking news to undiscovered history, from local and national politics to the nuance of race and religion, from adult relationships to children’s voices about their world, race relations and unvarnished racism.
 
 
Guest Category: Entertainment, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Musician, band
Guest Biography:

J Lee and The Hoodoo Skulls are an explosive, instantly addictive blues rock band from the UK. As heard on Planet Rock Radio & twice Classic Rock Magazine 'Tracks of The Week' with our latest singles. NEW album 'Beggars Soul' June 25.



J Lee and the Hoodoo Skulls from Surrey UK announce their groove laden and down-right-dirty rocking 2nd album ‘Beggars Soul’ which is due for release June 25 on CD and all platforms. 

The album opens fiercely and swinging with ‘Baby Blue’ of which was duly a Classic Rock Magazine Track of The Week and aired by Planet Rock - sure to become a firm fan favourite. ‘Come Home’ offers up lashings of hooks with each passing moment, all wrapped up with buckets of attitude and fuzz guitar. 

Fronted by J Lee, with Harun Kotch (Lead Guitarist and co writer/producer with the band), Wayne Riches (Drums - formerly with Skin of Skunk Anansie) and Mike Hartnett (Bass), create a sound so punchy you'll have to pinch yourself to remember that they come from the UK. Gutsy, edgy, raw are just some of the words that have been used to describe their sound.

 

‘Beggars Soul’ shines like the jewel of a crown along with more soaring vocals and a ripping guitar solo and ‘Get Over You’ later in this collection adds to the ride. The band expose another side to them in ‘Need You So Bad’ where J Lee’s impressive range is showcased in full, with soaring falsetto and heartfelt lyricism. There’s some truth in the adage that the oldies still have something to say; it climaxes with more fifties rock ‘n’ roll swagger with ‘My Baby Don’t Sing The Blues’, providing a modern twist upon a tried and tested recipe to taste, of course.

 

The bluesy, roots album is littered with rocking riffs, sassy brass and a gripping sound from recording sessions at The Old Chapel, a recording studio in an actual church in Chichester UK. It garners an earthed authentic sound, of which the album allows the listener to discover and dig again into. Their latest single ‘Let Your Hair Down’ with its fan engaged video, was also featured in Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘Tracks Of The Week’ and aired on a plethora of stations.

“We would have loved to have our album out sooner, but we all know what’s been going on in the world.” J Lee muses, “We can say that it’ll be worth the wait and people will be rewarded for their patience, after asking us for months where it is!”

Lo-Fi riff laden gutsy rock with powerful vocals that you can dance to? Fifties rock n roll sensibilities with added modern anthemic spice? That’ll be J Lee and The Hoodoo Skulls.

https://m.facebook.com/JLeeandtheHoodooSkulls/?_rdr

https://www.jleeandthehoodooskulls.com/

Twitter: @Hoodooskulls

Instagram: @jleeandthehoodooskulls

Youtube: J Lee and The Hoodoo Skulls

 

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Christian motivational speaker, author, and coach
Guest Biography:

Jamaican native, Sophia Mattis, is a devote Christian motivational speaker, author, and coach residing in Long Island, New York.  Holding degrees in Medicine, Health Services Administration, and Sociology, Dr. Mattis has proven to be well rounded and passionate about the well-being of mankind.

Her love for GOD, science, and helping others succeed causes her to focus on healing the minds of GOD’s children.  Having worked with the disadvantaged and serving as a coach, Dr. Mattis continues missioning to heal the mind of the destitute. She hopes through several of her motivational/educational books and lectures to usher in the Light of GOD into the minds of those she encounters.

Dr. Mattis’ love of people and evangelistic efforts pushes her to minister the Word of GOD, attributing such knowledge to the leading of the Holy Spirit.  Dr. Mattis enjoys writing, reading, exploring various cultures, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072609876540

Guest Category: Fitness & Exercise, Nutrition, Christianity
Guest Occupation: Thought leader, entrepreneur, speaker, signed recording artist, mystic, hippie, tree hugger, eco warrior
Guest Biography:

JARVIS SMITH

In Jarvis Smith two worlds collide with dynamic effect. On one hand a proud hippie, mystic, self-confessed tree-hugger and radical eco-warrior, Jarvis is also a thought leader, entrepreneur, speaker, signed recording artist and renowned online retail businessman.

His work gracing global publications, he now partners with and is advising brands including Natwest, HSBC, Deloitte, Citrix, the Parliament Trust, Octopus Energy, Yeo Valley and Weleda.

It was in the middle of 14 years’ Shamanic training that Jarvis’ true awakening happened, during the filming of 2007 Channel 4 reality TV show ‘Dumped’. Shot on location on a Croydon landfill, the experience opened Jarvis’ eyes to the vast devastation human lifestyle waste was having on the planet. It was a realization that was to lead to a lifetime’s work protecting the Earth.

His first magazine GREEN was published with National Geographic from 2008, which then moved to The Guardian in 2010, evolving into the My Green Pod magazine from 2013. Co-produced with wife Katie Hill, it is now the world’s biggest ethical lifestyle magazine. Jarvis launched the P.E.A. (People Environment Achievement) Awards which, in its 11th year, is the UK’s leading sustainability awards and honours individuals and teams for their contribution towards sustainability.

Spring of 2021 sees Katie and Jarvis collaborate with Jo Wood for the My Green Podcast, interviewing celebrities like Fearne Cotton about their ethical endeavours. Providing shoppers with a healthy, affordable retail space that is good for them, their children, their families and ultimately, the planet, Jarvis and Katie’s online eco-conscious store www.mygreenpod.com leads the field in ethical shopping. In October 2021, Jarvis’s TEDX Glasgow talk, 

Possibility Consciousness – where do we start with runaway Climate, encouraged people to stop and re-evaluate their consumer lifestyles and the negative knock-on effect on the planet. In the next decade Jarvis’ intent is to provide an ethical alternative to Amazon, with real purpose and proper values. As his message and impact spreads, so the My Green Pod project continues to grow in strength, reputation and effect.

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Edutainment producer and climate alchemist
Guest Biography:

ALISON GOLDWYN

Alison is an edutainment producer & climate alchemist, engaging Media & the Creative Arts to help change the worldwide Emotional Climate – a root of the Climate Change Crisis and nearly all our global ills. Alison believes that the gaping hole in our global whole is due, in part, to a disconnect from Soul … and that Civilization’s healthy maturation hinges on rekindling this timeless connection.

During 2020 lockdown she co-produced and presented for the 4 day Source of Wonder online event featuring 80 Presenters & Artists from diverse global sectors on behalf of uplifting a worldwide community with TLC (Tender Loving Care).

Alison is in her 34th year of party planning Synchronistory®; an unprecedented, interstellar, music-propelled “B’earthday Party” for the Planet celebrating every living being—broadcast live worldwide! As the global family is upended with escalating crises and a worldwide Aerospace Industry ventures into Outer Space Exploration, it feels like a birth on earth, the “b’earth contractions” of which are intensifying and accelerating. It’s incumbent upon our survival to shift perceptions about the world around us – and within us. Sync’s dazzling companion ride through Inner Space Exploration opens our eyes; helping a world of 8 billion earthly stars get Spaced Out & Tuned In with a musically thrilling Cosmic show that vivifies As Above So Below.

Additionally, Alison is Founder & Creative Director of a unique global brand which tangibly illuminates our forgotten love story between Nature & Human Nature with conscious jewels for a precious world: J’aimestones® fine art jewellery. She is affiliated with Al Gore / The Climate Reality Project, two time Nobel Nominee Ervin Laszlo / The Club of Budapest & Laszlo Institute for New Paradigm Research, John Bunzl’s global governance platform Simpol (The Simultaneous Policy) … and the Cosmos.

Guest Category: Arts, Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Society and Culture, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Spiritual Teachers, higher consciousness practitioners and facilitators
Guest Biography:

SATYEN and SUZANNE RAJA

Satyen Raja

Satyen, whose name means “Truth” in Sanskrit, has claimed his birthright from the universal expanse for the pursuit of enlightened human potential from a very young age. Satyen is both a master teacher and master student with over 40 years of rigorous study and practice in developing higher consciousness. He speaks from the truth of his direct experiences that usher you into a sacred life of embodied love and wisdom for a profoundly enhanced life.  

Satyen has guided some of the world’s greatest leaders and visionaries into their most transcendent Peak Existence. His all-encompassing and direct teachings emanate from his decades on the spiritual journey. 

He supports his students through an awakened path of teachings and practices that invoke their highest living potential where life has a depth of meaning and is grounded in personal virtue. Unifying the various realms of success, from expanding businesses, multiplying revenues, and invigorating passionate intimacy, your life expands holistically. For Leaders who are ready to recreate in unimaginably powerful ways, Satyen guides them into experiencing the new paradigm of success that is Peak Existence. 

He has transformed the lives of over 100,000 students internationally and leads private and group mentorship for top CEOs, high-impact individuals, and world leaders. His corporate work involves cultural advisory and training executive teams of elite organizations to shift from chaos, overwhelm and struggle into aligned, coherent, high-performing teams. 

Suzanne Raja

Suzanne has been called “one of the foremost leaders and  pioneers of the women’s transformational movement.” She is lovingly recognized as a unique mentor, a Wise Woman, and a bold spirit who guides clients into their highest vibrational frequency where their femininity becomes the essence of their expression and the unshakeable source of their peace and success. 

She helps clients heal and release their masculine distortions so they can unify their energy for the creation of wholeness, radiance, and bliss.  

The evidence of her work shines brightly in her clients’ newfound experience of life in a serene flow, as their relationship to family,  work, partner and self awakens to maximal passion, purpose, and possibility.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Latin-jazz-classical ensemble
Guest Biography:

PHILIP VAIMAN of THE RED QUARTET

Latin-jazz-classical ensemble The Red Quartet’s first album is an evocative blend of European and South American traditions and sounds performed by four virtuosos who play here as one. 

Featuring the rich soprano voice of Marissa Steingold, the fiery guitar of Kenton Youngstrom, Philip Vaiman’s elegant and vibrant violin, and Maksim Velichkin’s deeply sonorous cello, The Red Quartet presents a departure from the usual string quartet lineup (first violin, second violin, viola, cello). 

Each Red Quartet member is a virtuoso in chamber, symphonic, and jazz, with vastly different musical influences, education, and experience. Yet as seasoned professionals they blend their exceptional musicianship and experiences create a fluid, sensuous, passionate ensemble sound. 

“Red to us is associated with life, vibrancy, and excitement,” said Vaiman, who founded and leads the Quartet. 

Known for its eclectic repertoire in live performances, The Red Quartet debuts on record with reimagined adaptations of jazz favorites “Three Preludes” by George Gershwin; J.S. Bach’s timeless “Trio Sonata”; the Brazilian art song “Aria” from “Bachianas Brasilieras” by Villa-Lobos; and three playfully sensuous selections from Jobim and Gilberto’s bossa nova standards.   

Vaiman produced the sessions for “The Red Quartet” at Watersound Studios in Sherman Oaks, California, working with recording engineers Carlos Castro and Marco Gamboa. Gavin Salmon provided additional percussion on the bossa nova tracks. The production’s bright, warm intimacy puts the listener right in the studio with the musicians. Mastered by Alan Yoshida, the album is being released on the independent Talia Records label. 

The Red Quartet’s members are all first-call session players in Los Angeles recording and film studios and have appeared at prestigious venues worldwide. They have recorded for and performed with artists including Sting, Dave Matthews, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Taylor Swift, Goo-Goo Dolls, Rod Stewart, Shakira, Pearl Jam, Guns N’ Roses, Andrea Bocelli, Placido Domingo, Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, John Legend, and KISS. 

The group has performed in Southern California for several years at venues including the Clark Library and the Bruman Chamber Music Festival at UCLA, the Summer Sounds Classical and Jazz Series in West Hollywood, and the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall.

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Film Writer, Director and Producer
Guest Biography:

MICHAEL J. SAUL

Producer, Writer and Director, Michael J. Saul has been an artist and filmmaker all his life. For the last 25 years Michael’s corporate and non-profit video and print work has won awards and has increased the visibility and collateral value of many companies and non-profits. His passion for communications and marketing has resulted in high-profile work that has been seen world-wide. 

As an independent filmmaker, Michael has produced and/or directed award-winning short and feature film projects that screen in film festivals around the globe, and most of his titles are in wide distribution.

Michael is the director of both 360 dome shows: James Hood’s, “Mesmerica,” and James Hood’s, “Beautifica.” Both shows are returning to 360 theaters and planetariums world-wide in 2022.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio. Michael currently resides in Long Beach, California.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:



• Finalist: Producer’s Guild Innovation Award Feature Fulldome Film – “Mesmerica”

• Winner: Fulldome Festival “Joker” Award – Best All-Around Feature Film “Mesmerica”

• Winner: 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Telly Awards for achievement 

  In non-broadcast video production. 

• Winner: Best Short Film New York NEWFEST

• Winner: HBO Award Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

• Winner: Best Comedic Short QCINEMA

• Winner: Best Over-all Short film FILMOUT SAN DIEGO

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Philosophy, Society and Culture, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Indie-folk duo
Guest Biography:

BIG SKY CITY LIGHTS w/ SUSAN O’DEA and NICK SPEAR

Big Sky City Lights is an indie-folk duo made up of Susan O’Dea and Nick Spear, whose dreamy-harmony-infused Americana sound is at once vintage yet current. Their self-released debut album, “Wake Me When We Get There”, landed them a feature on Good Morning America and coveted spots at various festivals, including Sisters Folk Festival, and Under The Big Sky Festival on the bill with Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, Orville Peck, Emmylou Harris, and others.

“With a shared passion, Big Sky City Lights are emblematic of the state of Montana.” – Good Morning America

Guest Category: Arts, Entertainment, Music
Guest Occupation: Dr. Taran is a medical doctor who is also well versed in psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, psychosomatics, Somatic Experience, New German Medicine, Satori healing, and psycho-kinesiology.Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Medicine, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Science, Self Help, Sex, Spiritual, Sports & Recreation
Guest Occupation: Radio Show Host, TEDx Speaker, Author, Business Coach, Stress Management Consultant, Your Advocate
Guest Biography:

Hi, I'm Jackie, the founder of Success Journey Academy and I hope you'll be able to join us on the Show 

Radio Show Host, TEDx Speaker, Author, Business Coach, Stress Management Consultant, & Your Advocate



Business as usual no longer exists and the gap between your mindset and your ability to deliver a clear message is shrinking.  The current pressure-cooker that we're all living in requires new skill sets to navigate successfully.

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TEDx Speaker, Brain reTrainer, and co-founder of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society

Host of The Woman Entrepreneur Show



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Guest Category: Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual