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Headlined Guests

Guest Occupation: Security Expert, Strategic Advisor, Opinion Deader, Writer
Guest Biography:

Early Life

Charles is originally from New Rochelle, NY and attended Iona College in Upstate New York, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.  He received a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the distinguished National War College, an elite school within the National Defense University founded to educate future leaders in the Armed Services, Department of State, and other civilian government agencies for high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities.  A standout student in this rigorous academic environment of 220 senior-level military and civilian agency representatives, Charles was awarded Best National Security Thesis by the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, with a focus on the national security threat posed by the Mexican Cartels.

United States Secret Service (USSS)

Charles began his career with USSS in New York City assigned to the New York Field Office where he conducted protection of world leaders and complex criminal investigations. He was then assigned to the Presidential & Vice-Presidential Protective Divisions as Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge, where he continued to grow his situational, organizational, and conceptual knowledge of high-value security operations while providing personal protection for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, then-Vice President Joe Biden, and their families.  During his time in the Protective Divisions, Charles developed key leadership skills – managing change, employing financial discipline, training agents, and, in the Vice-Presidential Protective Division, managing all family protective programs and leading a large group of Operational Special Agents.

As the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from 2009-2011, he maintained broad subject matter expertise on federal, state, and local law enforcement investigations, and he was responsible for implementing key public-facing DHS programs including the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) and the “If You See Something, Say Something” national campaign.

In 2015, Charles assumed the role of Acting Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco field office, with authority over USSS operations throughout the Bay Area, including the Sacramento, San Jose, and Fresno offices.  As cybercrime and cyber warfare operations became more prevalent around the world, he led a 1,300+ member Electronic Crimes Task Force formed to investigate complex financial and cybercrimes.  He built and managed coalitions of key law enforcement and private sector partners, managed criminal investigations and the development of threat mitigation processes, and led investigations that resulted in the prosecution of global cybercrime organizations.  

As the Acting Special Agent in Charge, he also oversaw the creation and implementation of complex security plans for numerous high-level protective visits to the Bay Area, including providing support to visiting Protective Details.

Corporate Security Leadership

From 2015 to 2017 Charles served as Senior Director, Protective Services, for Oracle Corporation, a $40 billion, publicly traded technology company.  The company’s reach – employing 143,000 professionals at 7 facilities around the world and providing critical technology infrastructure to global clients – required Charles to employ his deep understanding of global security risks, both cyber and real-world, and to manage numerous, often concurrent protection operations around the world.

After analyzing the company’s existing processes for identifying, assessing, and responding to potential threats, Charles established a new, global protective program for the company.  In a fast-paced, leader-driven environment, implementing the global protective program required maintaining relationships of trust and mutual respect with senior executives across all lines of business, while also ensuring that his Executive Protection and Security teams performed above expectations.  When implemented, the protective program led to significant improvements in Oracle’s security posture worldwide, including detailed optimization of threat notification, information gathering, social network monitoring, keyword searches, weekly reporting, and resource allocation.

In 2018, Charles stepped in as the first Vice President of Security for the Golden State Warriors, a professional team in the National Basketball Association. He was responsible for overseeing all security design and emergency operations planning during construction of the Warriors new $1.8 Billion Chase Center arena in San Francisco. Charles also was relied on to leverage his expertise and relationships with the key public safety agencies within the city and neighborhood associations to ensure a holistic and collaborative approach to preparing for large events. As a professional sports franchise, the Golden State Warriors require constant, high-level security for the team’s players, all of whom are critical to the organization’s success; and for the Chase Center, where the team plays, to ensure a safe experience for players, employees, and the public.  Managing a team of highly regarded security professionals; collaborating with local, state, and federal public safety agencies; and implementing groundbreaking, state-of-the-art technology, Charles drove the creation and implementation of best-in-class security processes, policies, and standards.  

Sentinel Security Solutions

Founded in 2017 based on high demand for Charles’ expertise and to serve multiple clients across a broad spectrum of industries, Sentinel Security now has offices in Camden, SC; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY, Austin, TX, and London, UK.  Sentinel Security Solutions is an industry-leading, expertise-driven global security consulting firm providing critical advice to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, large event and sports venues, and government clients.  Facing cyber, physical, and infrastructure threats at a global level, these clients rely on Sentinel Security to maintain expert knowledge of global politics, criminal methodologies, and emerging security technologies around the world.

As Chief Executive Officer, Charles leads a team of industry experts to deliver successful investigations, protective intelligence, executive protection, event security, active shooter mitigation, asset protection, crisis management, crisis communications, and security technologies.  In addition, he continues to use his experience of DHS policies and programs to aid both startups and established companies developing robust security plans and technologies to achieve DHS Safety Act certification.

Charles is active in many organizations and serves on several advisory boards, including The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, where he strives to support the development of improved practices and procedures to combat dynamic, multidimensional threats around the world.

Media Presence

In addition to his roles as an executive and thought leader within the security industry, Charles’ national security experience and expertise is in high demand, sharing his thoughtful, security-based perspective with mass media audiences on television and in print.

As a regular national security and law enforcement analyst for leading television news programs, including FOX News and NEWSMAX, Charles is frequently called upon to comment on world events from his perspective as a security expert.  To these appearances, he brings both a comprehensive understanding of the current state of geopolitics and the breadth and depth of his knowledge of national security, law enforcement operations, security practices and technologies, consistently delivering a balanced and practical assessment of critical, and often dynamic current events.

As an Opinion Contributor to The Hill, Charles brings his decades of experience to thoughtful analyses of key national security issues including defunding the police; domestic extremism; international threats; the role of technology in law enforcement and threat mitigation; and other subjects.  Informative and insightful, his articles reach a wide readership and are often cited across the news media.

In both his television appearances and in his written work, Charles has earned a reputation for accurately calling both the likely causes and the outcomes of national security and law enforcement events, based on his broad understanding of the complex forces underlying those events and on his deep knowledge of the national security apparatus and law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures.

Charles also maintains an active schedule as a public speaker where he educates audiences on solutions to global and domestic threats against the United States and how these threats impact their personal and business security.

Guest Category: News, Politics & Government, Local, National, Society and Culture, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Clinical Psychologist, Founder of Life Centered Therapy
Guest Biography:

Andrew Hahn, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. He received his A.B. Magna Cum Laude in Social Studies/Psychology from Harvard University and his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann University. He is certified by Helen Palmer to teach the Enneagram and has also been a faculty member in the graduate Counselling Programs at Lesley University and Northeastern University.


While Dr. Hahn’s strong foundation and significant experience in traditional psychology has served his clients well, he has been untiring in his effort to better understand what is going on for people so that he could better help them live more contented and healthier lives. This calling for greater understanding, as well as certain experiences which he could not fully comprehend within the confines of traditional Western paradigms, led him on a search for answers that opened him to the worlds of Buddhist and Eastern Psychology; Mystery Trainings; and Depth, Archetypal and Spiritual Psychology. During this period, Thich Nhat Hanh, Brugh Joy, Dick Olney, Helen Palmer, Barbara Hastings, and Claudio Naranjo were particularly influential and powerful teachers for him.


As that period was ending, he started working with Judith Swack, the developer of Healing from the Body Level Up. Working with her opened him to the worlds of Kinesiology, current research on Violence and Loss Traumas, and Energy Psychology. Dr. Swack and Dr. Hahn collaborated for several years marrying their two worlds, and this collaboration formed the foundation of the work that is now known as Life Centered Therapy.

In 1997, after several years of witnessing the power of the work, Dr. Hahn developed the Life Centered Therapy Training program for those who want to facilitate and/or teach this process. Today, Dr. Hahn has a private practice in Waltham, MA; speaks, teaches and leads trainings and healing groups internationally; and continues his effort to better understand what is going on for people so that he can better help them live more contented and healthier lives.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual, Variety
Guest Biography:

Dr. Terry Spain is the Chief Executive Officer of Terry Spain Consulting, LLC, specializing in diversity and leadership training, motivational speaking, mentoring and team building. With a distinguished 21 - year career in the US Navy, Terry served as an Ins tructor for the Senior Leadership Development Branch at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) in Patrick AFB, Florida, where his exceptional skills attracted the attention of the White House and US Naval Academy, among others, before r etiring. 

Dr. Terry Spain is the author of “Hey! Young Man!” and “Just Lead ,” is a US Navy Chief Petty Officer (Ret.), and a highly experienced sports commentator, providing expert coverage of various professional sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, and NCAA. Additionally, he’s deeply committed to mentoring athletes to help them reach their full potential on and off the field. 

In recognition of his hard work and dedication to worldwide communities, Terry was honored with The Presidential Lifetime Achieve ment Awards in 2023. Dr. Spain holds an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration from TIUA School of Business, a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Civic Engagement from Claremont Li ncoln University, and a Bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State University.

Guest Occupation: clairvoyant, intuitive psychic, best-selling author
Guest Biography:

My guest is Elizabeth April, an international psychic and spiritual teacher. With hundreds of thousands of followers, her extrasensory gifts have gained popularity on her YouTube channelpodcast and with her best-selling book You're Not Dying You're Just Waking Up. Her journey with aliens started at 18 years old when she had her first alien abduction experience. Elizabeth April has a cosmic sense of what’s happening in the world today and why it’s happening.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, News, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Politics & Government, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Co-Leader of the Kuntanawa Nation, Medicine Woman, Chinese Medicine Woman
Guest Biography:

Hayra, a highly esteemed medicine woman, Chinese Medicine doctor, and adept teacher in various healing arts, holds the distinguished position of co-leader alongside her husband in the Kuntanawa Nation.

Her journey into healing began at a young age, propelling her to cultivate expertise in a unique field of medical practice. Through extensive studies and work, she has had the privilege of practicing in Asia and studying across Europe, North, South, and Central America.

With degrees from prestigious institutions and guidance from renowned teachers, Hayra’s education includes the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a leading school for Oriental Medicine in the United States, and the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, a foremost institution for Hypnotherapy. Notable figures like Mikio Sankey, the founder of Esoteric Acupuncture, and Lillian Pearl Bridges, a world-acclaimed pioneer in Facial Diagnosis, have also contributed to her wealth of knowledge.

Her remarkable repertoire includes titles such as Co-leader of the Kuntanawa Nation, Doctor of Oriental and Acupuncture Medicine, Esoteric Acupuncture Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Holistic Doula, Face Reader, Akashic Records Reader, Medicine Woman, and Shamanic Soul Retrieval Practitioner. Beyond her healing pursuits, Hayra is a talented musical artist.

Residing in the sacred lands of the Amazon in Acre, Brazil, alongside her husband Haru Kuntanawa, leader, chief, and medicine man of the Kuntanawa tribe, they actively lead, research plant medicine, and pioneer spiritual practices within the Kuntanawa community. Moreover, as a devoted mother of two children, Hayra is recognized as a world-renowned activist, dedicated to spreading the vision of global unity and harmony with our precious Earth.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Esteemed Leader of the Amazonian Kuntanawa Nation, Organizing Member of the Pano Corridor Project, President of the Ascak Association
Guest Biography:

Haru Kuntanawa, also known as Prince, stands as a guiding light among indigenous communities in Brazil, celebrated for his transformative leadership in revitalizing the rich cultural heritage of his people. With a commanding presence, compassionate heart, and influential spirit, Haru has nurtured faith and unity within his tribe and neighboring villages along the enchanting banks of Acre, Brazil.

Deeply respecting traditional wisdom and the sacred healing properties of natural plant medicine, Haru took visionary steps to safeguard and honor these ancient practices. He played a pivotal role in organizing the Pano Corridor Project, a groundbreaking initiative uniting diverse tribes, nations, and people worldwide, fostering a deeper understanding between cultures across continents.

Currently serving as the president of the Ascak Association, the social organization of the Kuntanawa people, Haru passionately advocates for the collective rights and interests of his community.

In collaboration with his wife and Co-leader, Dr. Hayra Kuntanawa, an expert in both Eastern and Western Medicine, Haru embarked on a noble project centered on preserving Amazonian plants, healing indigenous communities, and providing education. Amidst the looming threats of corporate exploitation in the Amazon, Haru actively engaged in international efforts and conferences, including his participation at the UN, to defend the forest and its inhabitants from the destructive actions of various industries.

With unwavering dedication, Haru and Hayra channel their efforts into spreading their transformative message to the world through ceremonies and the use of plant medicines from the Amazon primary forest. Their music, voices, and profound connections during these ceremonies offer healing, guiding individuals to reconnect with their roots and awaken their consciousness to harmoniously coexist with the world. Through their passionate endeavors, they strive not only to protect the Amazon but also to inspire global harmony and preserve indigenous cultures, ensuring the well-being of all generations of humanity.

Haru was in the UN, with the Cacique (Prince) Raoni leader of the Kayapó people, in their search to support and defend the forest and their people from the corruption of companies such as: timber, mining, contractors of hydroelectric and against the agri-businesses that destroy the lands of the Amazon.

Each and every day the Amazon is under threat by corporate demise. Haru and Harya have dedicated their lives to spreading this message to the world. They do this by offering ceremonies with the aid of plant medicines from the jungle, their voices, music, and deep connection to each and every ceremony participant. This form of healing will help people connect with their roots to the earth and awaken the conscience to live in harmony with the rest of the world.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology, Society and Culture, Variety
Guest Occupation: Founder of Chicago’s Relive Physical Therapy
Guest Biography:



Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Sports & Recreation, Variety
Guest Occupation: The author of "AMERICAN SCHISM: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation
Guest Biography:

The author of "AMERICAN SCHISM: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation," Seth David Radwell is an internationally known business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing.


Prior to devoting his full-time to writing AMERICAN SCHISM, Radwell served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, the leading skincare brand for acne. Prior to that, Seth David served as President & Chief Revenue Officer of Guthy-Renker and President of e-Scholastic, the digital arm of the global children’s publishing and education conglomerate. In earlier roles, he was President of Bookspan/Bertelsmann.


Radwell earned a Master in Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a BA from Columbia University. Seth splits his time between the United States (Los Angeles & New York) and Europe (Paris).

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Consultant, Author, Military Expert
Guest Biography:
Bio 👇

Captain William Toti USN Retired

Website: https://williamtoti.com

Location: Florida, United States

Occupation: Consultant, Author, Military Expert

“Here’s a real statistic for you: 200,000 people leave the military every year, and of those, greater than 50 percent quit their first job or are fired from their first job within two years of leaving the military,” Toti said. “Most transitioning veterans struggle, and it increases their stress level. And for those with PTSD, failure to transition just adds to that.”

On the other side of the equation are companies that don’t understand the veteran mindset and don’t know how to help their veterans succeed, and this disconnect costs companies millions of dollars in lost recruiting costs and compensation.

In an effort to “reboot things for transitioning veterans,” Toti started writing down lessons he had learned in his post-military career. The result is his book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership.

“The book is intended to correct the defects the military injects into its transitioning veterans before they leave service; it’s intended to help companies head off problems in assimilating new veteran employees; and it’s intended to serve as a guide for transitioning veterans to help them understand the business environment and learn new skills necessary for them to succeed,” Toti added.

William Toti served for more than 26 years on active duty, culminating as commodore of Submarine Squadron 3, then 15 years as a corporate executive and eventually a CEO. He has been featured in several documentaries, including The Lost Ships of World War II (Fox), USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter (PBS), USS Indianapolis: Live from the Deep (PBS), USS Indianapolis: The Legacy, 9/11: One Day in America (National Geographic), 9/11: The Pentagon (The History Channel) and 9/11: Inside the Pentagon (PBS).  He is co-host of the popular YouTube podcast, "An Unauthorized History of the Pacific War"

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, History, Military, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Biography:

Dr. Michael Mantell, Ph.D. is a renowned behavior science expert dedicated to helping people overcome debilitating emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout for nearly 50 years. As a gifted speaker, therapist, coach, writer, supervisor and media personality, he reminds people that they create their own emotional destinies, while encouraging his clients towards a greater acceptance of themselves, others and of life itself. Dr. Mantell has held various prestigious positions, including Chief Psychologist for Children's Hospital of San Diego, Chief Psychologist of the San Diego Police Department, and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD Medical School.

 

Dr. Mantell is a prolific author with four books to his name, including his recent work, "The Link is What You Think," "Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace," and his iconic 1988 original "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff PS: It’s All Small Stuff" and its 25th Anniversary Edition. He’s brought psychology to the broadcast media for decades including regular appearances on Good Morning, America, Oprah Winfrey and weekly spots on local and nationwide news. He is co-host of the visual podcast, “360° Health.”

 

Links:

Email: drmantell@me.com

http://www.facebook.com/michael.mantell

http://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelmantell

https://twitter.com/DrSanDiego 

 

Guest Occupation: Empath, Life Coach
Guest Biography:

Anastasia Frank has supported thousands of high-achieving women to create healthy, connected love with themselves and a partner. 

She does this using her "Abundant Love Mastery" methodology, which teaches women how to feel safe enough in their bodies, so that securely attached love feels safe, and how to take 100% responsibility for their feelings so that they experience profound levels of self-love, and powerfully up-level the quality of partners, friends, and colleagues they attract. 

Anastasia specializes in supporting high-achieving empaths and highly sensitive women in finding their forever person.

Learn more about Anastasia’s work at: https://anastasiafrank.com and at https://www.instagram.com/anastasiafrank/.

And get your copy of the free Masterclass "Healthy Boundaries for Healthy Love" here: https://link.livingboldlysystems.com/widget/form/93KUnW7PIh6NyIBfJrpF !
 

In this fan-favorite masterclass, you'll learn:

  • The 3 Elements that must exist to set a healthy boundary that facilitates healthy love

  • The biggest mistake most of us make that blocks the honoring of our needs 

  • The #1 non-negotiable thing you must be willing to do & feel to set these 

  • Stories of how clients have used healthy boundaries like these to generate healthy marriages 

  • And more! 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Love & Relationships, Relationship Counseling, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Animal Control Officer
Guest Biography:

Gina Gambino has served multiple communities as both a Municipal and Regional Animal Control Officer over the past 17 years. She currently holds the position as Head Animal Control Officer for the Monroe, CT Police Department’s Animal Control Unit in Monroe and has been an Assistant Park Ranger in Trumbull, CT for over 10 years. She is the 2019 recipient of the Jon Nowinski Community Champion Award and was the 2016 Wildlife in Crisis Animal Control Officer of the Year. She attributes her perseverance in her career to maintaining a sense of humor during tough times, always remembering where she came from and keeping the standards for her work and service high.

Chief Animal Control Officer Jennifer Merenda has been serving the city of Bridgeport, CT since March 2016. She started volunteering at an animal shelter in middle school, and has always pursued an interest in animal welfare. 
ACO Merenda studied at Becker College and received an Associate’s Degree Animal Care and Behavior and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. In her role at Bridgeport Animal Control, ACO Merenda aims to balance effective, humane law enforcement with progressive, community centered animal control and care policies.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Politics & Government, Psychology, Emotional Health and Freedom, Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help
Guest Occupation: bestselling Author, hypnotherapist, doctor of Homeopathy
Guest Biography:

My guest Nan Akasha, Spiritual Mentor, Shamanic Guide and Sacred Feminine Mystery Teacher is a visionary who has traveled dimensions for 36 years and embodies the akasha. A 5th Level Melchizedek Master and 3x Egyptian Mystery School Initiate, Akasha is a shamanically trained healer in Lakota Sioux and Mayan traditions. Since living with the Maya, she has received 8 Jaguar Vision Medicine Woman initiations and has the "uncanny ability to see right to the core of your challenge" and into your spirit body. As a Master LightBody Healer, Hypnotherapist and Homeopath, Nan can travel, see, sense and move energy through time, space and dimensions to create soul healing through all lives. Founder of the Mystery School of Sacred Feminine Arts, Intuition Awakening and LightBody Healing and live Sacred Soul Awakening retreats around the world, Akasha is a Wisdom Keeper and clear spirit guide, animal and dolphin communicator. She is a conduit for the magical realms and an oracle, plus an author of 7 bestselling books and hundreds of online programs.   

Nan and I and other notable presenters are speaking in September at the Portal to Ascension Glastonbury UK Conference. Tickets https://ascensionglastonbury.com/ref/2/

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, History, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual, Travel & Leisure
Guest Occupation: Multi-Award Winning Film Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Producer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Mental Wellness Advocate, Recording Artist, Songwriter
Guest Biography:

Beginning his career in the film, television and recording industry in 1974, Chris
Boardman has consistently worked at the top echelon of the entertainment industry. He
has received an Academy Award nomination for “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13
Emmy nominations, ASCAP and BMI film awards and multiple platinum records for his
work with such iconic artists as Quincy Jones, David Foster, Steven Speilberg, Julie
Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, Barbara Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch and Josh Groban.

Well known in Hollywood circles as one of a handful of musicians who can write
anything, Boardman’s credits span both industry and genre. Whether it be conducting
David Foster’s “World Children’s Day” for television, composing the 70’s inspired score for
Mel Gibson’s “Payback”, arranging period dance music for “Swing Kids” and “Meet Joe
Black”, orchestrating Anthony Newley’s “Chaplin” for Broadway or leasing and producing
solo recordings as an artist, Boardman embraces these challenges with characteristic
integrity and passion. He is one of the most uniquely versatile and highly respected
musicians in the industry.

In May 2018 Boardman finished a six year stint as the Director of the Media Writing
and Production program at the acclaimed Frost School of Music at The University of
Miami. Boardman was twice nominated for “Mentor Of The Year” honors by The Graduate
School of the University of Miami. Continuing his commitment to sharing his expertise
Boardman has launched an online education company to continue impacting the lives of
those desirous of pursuing a career in the music industry.

Always looking for new challenges, Boardman founded a successful social media
content consulting practice in 2010 and is at the forefront of the fast-moving online media
space. His current project include bringing his talents and expertise to bear to create and
promote music as therapy for those suffering from anxiety and depression. “The Missing
Link” project uses the power of music, breath and movement to counteract the onset of
symptoms related to anxiety and depression. The Missing Link is due to launch in 2025.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Games & Hobbies, Health & Lifestyle, Music, Philosophy, Mental Health, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Space Philosopher, President of the Human Space Program, Author
Guest Biography:

Frank White is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar. He earned an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University.

He is president of the Human Space Program, a nonprofit organization with the mission of ensuring a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive evolution of humanity into the solar ecosystem. Frank also acts as curator of materials for the SpaceTech and AI practices at Intro-act, a financial technology company.

His best-known work as an author, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered by many to be a seminal contribution to the field of space exploration. A film called “Overview,” based largely on his work, has had more than 8 million plays on Vimeo.

Since the first edition of his book on the subject was published in 1987, “the Overview Effect” has become a standard term describing the spaceflight experience. The fourth edition of The Overview Effect was published in 2021 by Multiverse Publishing.

Frank’s book on the Apollo program, The New Camelot: Quest for the Overview Effect, offers a radical new interpretation of John F. Kennedy’s approach to the lunar missions that culminated with the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.


White considers himself to be a “space philosopher,” and has long advocated developing a new philosophy of space exploration. His book on this topic, The Cosma Hypothesis: Implications of the Overview Effect, was published in 2019. In it, he asks the fundamental question, “Why has the evolutionary process brought humanity to the brink of becoming a spacefaring species?”

In Cosma, he shares the idea of “the Human Space Program” as a “central project” that will engage all of us in the process of becoming “Citizens of the Universe.” This concept has now become the nonprofit Human Space Program, cited above.

Frank is a frequent speaker at conferences that focus on space exploration, space development, and Large-Scale Space Migration.

White has also written about Artificial Intelligence, and his book on the subject, The (Neo) Singularity is Here! anticipated many of the developments in AI that are creating a worldwide paradigm shift today.

White has taught in Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education since 1995, and is a professor and dean at Kepler Space University.

Guest Category: Arts, Earth & Space, Cosmology, Cosmogony, Education, Philosophy, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Composer and multi-instrumentalist
Guest Biography:

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Henning enjoys a versatile music career in both film and live performance. Paul has composed the original music for the feature documentaries Foreman, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of our Lives, and The Town That Was. He has worked on the score orchestrations for over 50 feature films, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The BFG, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and Chocolat. In addition to his film writing, Paul also works on orchestral arrangements that have received performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and London Symphony.

He has helped create concert suites from the film scores, Spider-man, The Passion of the Christ, and Peter Pan, as well as multiple works from the catalogs of the Golden Age film composers Dimitri Tiomkin and Elmer Bernstein. Paul has also completed band arrangements for the Television Shows “American Idol,” “The Singing Bee,” and “Sunday’s Best.”

An accomplished pianist and violinist, Paul has performed with the Hollywood Studio Symphony on the soundtracks to Moana, Storks, Furious 7, Frozen, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Maze Runner, Monsters University and Alice in Wonderland,, among many others. He has also played violin for Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. Paul has served as Concertmaster for the Golden State Pops Orchestra since 2004.

Paul grew up on his family’s 125-year old wheat farm near Pullman, Washington. He studied music at the University of Southern California and Washington State University.

Guest Category: Entertainment, Games & Hobbies, Music, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Columnist, The Washington Post
Guest Biography:

A columnist for The Washington Post's local team, Petula Dvorak writes about homeless shelters, gun control, high heels, high school choirs, the politics of parenting, jails, abortion clinics, mayors, modern families, strip clubs, gas prices and DC statehood. Dvorak has been with The Post for more than 15 years.

Before joining The Post, Petula covered social issues, crime and courts in New Orleans, New Jersey and Los Angeles. She earned her BA in Journalism and International Relations at the University of Southern California.

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: The Less Stress Doc and author of Highway to Your Happy Place – a Roadmap to Less Stress
Guest Biography:

Dr. Gary Sprouse, also known as The Less Stress Doc had been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He retired in 2024o. He is a member of the American Medical Association, president of Queen Anne's Medical Society, and MENSA. He is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into the lives of those he serves through humor, compassion, and understanding. He was a down to earth physician who was honored that patients would seek his advice. His goal as a physician was to help each patient feel better by the end of each encounter. He took his job seriously, but he also found room for having fun by wearing elaborate Halloween and karaoke costumes, such as Elton John or Pitbull. He has spent over three decades researching better ways to heal the mind and body, which has led him to writing this book. His book is titled “Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress”. He hopes he can help you find a more peaceful state of mind with his new insights and tools!

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Medicine, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Actress, Producer
Guest Biography:
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Actress Lisa Chandler portrays Susan McSween in the second season of the renewed drama series Billy the Kid which stars Tom Blyth as the eponymous character. “William H. Bonney.” The epic romantic adventure is based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. It also stars Daniel Webber as “Jesse Evans”, Eileen O’Higgins, Sean Owen Roberts, Dakota Daulby, Ryan Kennedy, and Ian Tracey among its ensemble cast.

Lisa’s role as Susan McSween, the wife of lawyer Alexander McSween (Luke Camilleri) was introduced in Season One and has expanded to a recurring Guest Star in Season Two. Susan was a prominent key figure in the Lincoln County War where the war in fact took place in her and Alexanders' home. After the passing of Alexander during the Lincoln County War, Susan McSween became a well-established cattle owner in New Mexico known as 'The Cattle Queen' of New Mexico. Lisa will be filming the second part of season two in Calgary in early 2024. 

Lisa Chandler is a multi-talented actress whose past roles include Altered Carbon, Fire Country, Nancy Drew, Suits, The Detour, Lucifer, and the film adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog.  In addition to her on-screen acting performances, Lisa's athletic talents shine as she fearlessly tackles her own stunts on shows such as Supergirl, The Flash, and  Batwoman and The Fall Of The House Of Usher to name a few.  Lisa just recently had the newly released Buddy Games 2: Spring Awakening as ‘Tabatha’ starring Josh Duhamel released in June as well as Longlegs starring Nick Cage as Mother Camera being released in winter 2023. 

Lisa Chandler's remarkable journey showcases her unwavering dedication and versatility with a genuine passion for both the arts and sports, inspiring others to pursue their dreams.

About Billy The Kid

The epic romantic adventure inspired by the life of America’s most infamous outlaw continues in Season Two, as Billy and his allies square off against his oldest friend Jesse Evans, and the corrupt powers of the Santa Fe Ring. When shots are fired, the conflict erupts into the bloody Lincoln County War. Amidst the fighting, Billy will struggle to hang onto his soul—and to the love of his life.

Creator, writer, and executive producer Michael Hirst will return for the second season alongside executive producers Donald De Line (De Line Pictures), Darryl Frank, and Justin Falvey (Amblin Television). The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and Amazon Studios: Pan-English Scripted TV, in association with Amblin Television and De Line Pictures. Billy the Kid is internationally distributed by MGM.

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Guest Biography:

As a young German-speaking refugee who fled with her parents from Nazi Germany in 1940 at the onset of World War II, Barbara Sommer Feigin spent her childhood and teenage years in tiny Chehalis, Washington, yearning to become an “authentic” American girl.

Feigin’s parents impressed upon her the power of education to open doors to opportunity. With the help of scholarships and work grants, she attended Whitman College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She then completed a graduate program in business run jointly by Harvard Business School and Radcliffe Graduate School at a time when women were not admitted to the Harvard Business School.

Encouraged by her parents’ admonition to “dream big, work hard, and never quit,” Feigin became a pioneering executive who found success in a completely male-dominated business—advertising—when career-building opportunities for women were virtually nonexistent. In her illustrious thirty-year career at Grey Advertising (now Grey Global Group), she solidified her reputation as a visionary thinker. In all her years as a senior advertising executive and a corporate director, she was more often than not the only woman in the room. In 2017, Feigin was named one of the century’s Legendary Pioneers by Grey.

Feigin and her husband, Jim, built a strong, loving family of three sons, including identical twins. Their lives were shattered when Jim had two very serious strokes when he was quite young. For the next twenty-five years, she was Jim’s caregiver-in-chief. The family’s strong bonds and great love for Jim helped them navigate this traumatic time.

Feigin currently lives in New York City.

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