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Submitted by Douglas Newsom on 19 April 2021

Headlined Guests

Guest Occupation: Energy Healer
Guest Biography:

Jann Holden is a 38 year Stage 4 Cervical Cancer Survivor who through a strong determination, REIKI. and diet change overcome cancer without chemo, surgery or radiation. She is an  Ordained Minister, REIKI Master, EFT Coach,  Tuning Fork & Sound Therapist with over 35 years experience in my field.  I offer doTerra essential oil products as well as Nikken Magnetic products. I also offer advise on dietary changes, and supplements you may be lacking.  Hair analysis and saliva testing are also available thru my office, as well as ph testing and iodine deficiency tests.

She is very passionate about energy healing, REIKI in particular.  Much against my families wishes, I did not use the conventional methods of chemotherapy, radiation or surgery for my cancer.  Instead I took a class in REIKI and learned to work on myself.  Later I went on to become a REIKI Master. My work is now aimed at making a difference in other people’s lives as well, whether physically, emotionally or spiritually.

REIKI is a hands on modality that balances the energy of the body, allowing the healing process to take place.  My specialty is distant REIKI where I work off a picture or even just a name.  REIKI can be used on animals, and literally anything with “energy”. I have actually fixed machines!

One thing people must realize is that I am a facilitator to the healing process, not a healer. REIKI is not a religion and you do not have to believe in it.  The actual healing work is done by the person requesting the healing thru their intent and often dietary and lifestyle changes.

Although REIKI cannot always physically heal everyone, it does make a difference on other levels, meaning mentally, emotionally or spiritually.  It is especially helpful to the terminally ill, making their transitioning easier, more comfortable and acceptable to them.

I offer many other modalities as well, including EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or tapping), Sound/Vibrational Therapies including OHM and color tuning forks, drumming, singing bowls, and I use crystals, orgonite and pendulums in my work.  I also offer Ear Candling, and Magnetic Therapy and roll-outs. I often combine some of these techniques.  Please see descriptions on each of these modalities.  My special is a combo tuning fork/REIKI session with special deep relaxation music and colored lights.  I call this “THE WORKS”.

My husband and I have been married for 40 years and own a small ranch in the foothills of Red Bluff, CA.  I have 2 sons and 6 grandkids that all live back near Chicago.

I enjoy trail riding on my horse, bike riding, camping,  gardening, country western dancing, gourmet cooking, and I am an avid reader. 

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Science, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Christian Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Evangelist, entrepreneur, public speaker
Guest Biography:

Evangelist, entrepreneur, accomplished national gospel recording artist, and a profound public speaker Jekalyn Carr,  is experiencing success illuminative of the divine presence of God’s grace in her life. Jekalyn Carr, an independent artist has garnered a #1 Top Gospel Album (The Life Project), #1 Gospel Airplay and #1 Digital Gospel Songs for her song “You’re Bigger”. The song also peaked at #33 on Adult R&B Radio Airplay chart. Jekalyn earned her first Grammy Nomination in 2016 for her song “You’re Bigger” at the young age of 19.

A classic example of the conspicuous special anointing operating in Carr’s life is when she was just 15, she had a song, “Greater is Coming,” to a appear in the top ten of Billboards’ gospel music chart, debuting at #3 as an independent artist. Jekalyn received her first Stellar Award at the age of 16. As compelling as she is as a vocalist, she is equally as dynamic as a preacher. This embryonic artist’s burgeoning national acclaim is evinced by the distinct honor of being listed by Jet Magazine as “One of the Top Ten Faces You Need to Know.” Ebony recognized Jekalyn Carr as a Ebony Power 100 of the most influential people.

Carr has released her latest album, entitled The Life Project, a powerful collection of song. Setting the stage for The Life Project, is the prolific lead single, “You’re Bigger”. “You’re Bigger” is a declarative proclamation of faith that is sure to impact the lives of all who hear it. Carr proclaims, “You’re bigger than the universe. You’re bigger than the sun and the stars. This worshipful ballad hails Gods sovereignty and reminds listeners to set their sights on the true and living God.

Soul Train published an article on an article; it asserted that her message offers “hope of a better day to countless individuals across the world.” Jekalyn was featured in a documentary, Rejoice and Shout, produced by Magnolia Pictures. The documentary also spotlighted Smokey Robinson, Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, and many other prominent artists. Carr is no stranger to being in the company of music greats.

Jekalyn Carr has appeared on many notable televised programs, such as the Triumph Awards Show, Black Music Honors, Joyful Noise, TBN and many more. A number of the U.S. cities in which she has performed in have honored her, by giving her official proclamations and keys to the cities. Carr’s heartfelt messages and songs touches all genres, young and older people. Jekalyn wants you to know, that you can be successful if you believe, pursue the vision and most of all trust God.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Business, Music
Guest Occupation: multi-media communicator and producer, sharing knowledge/Gnosis, empowering others
Guest Biography:

Lily Kosolova had a spiritual awakening and profound dowloads during a walk in nature. Lily found a large tree and decided to meditate.  Her mind was flooded with great insights.  She was extremely excited about these insights and never felt more alive.  She also sensed that it was cutting-edge material and felt it would be empowering to share them with others.  She created a Facebook Group, The Wild Wisdom Warriors, to take an active role in creating the new realms on the new earth, with a corresponding YouTube channel.  You can find her on Facebook, and on YouTube.  links are below!  Link to the FB group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WildWisdomWarriors/

Link to YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3O3bPj85CBWabotkBfBF

Guest Category: Plant & Animals, Physics & Metaphysics, Access Consciousness, Medium & Channeling, Clairvoyant & Telepathic, Mystic & Seer, Divination, Psychic & Intuitive, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Internationally Known Best Selling Book Author, Columnist, Speaker
Guest Biography:

Meet Rev. Edie Weinstein

Rev. Edie Weinstein, LSW  (a.k.a. Bliss Mistress) is an ‘opti-mystic who views life through the eyes of possibility. Her creative, career and spiritual paths have led her to become a writer, speaker, interfaith minister, reiki master, clown, greeting card text writer (for Kathy Davis Designs/Recycled Paper Greetings) and social worker. She engages in life fully, inviting others to join her. As a guide, she holds a mirror up to those with whom she works, so that they may see their own beauty and discover their own answers. She is available to speak to your business, health care organization, school, faith and community group.

From 1988-1998, along with her husband Michael, she co-published Visions Magazine, a monthly magazine focusing on alternative health, psychology & spirituality. During that time she interviewed such notables as Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Grover Washington, Jr., Olympia Dukakis, Ben & Jerry, Patch Adams, Shirley MacLaine, Kenny Loggins and Dennis Weaver.

A free-lance journalist, her writing has been printed in publications  and on sites such as The Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, Beliefnet, Identity,  Inner Child Magazine, New Visions, Holistic Living, Conversations, Bellesprit, The Whirling Blog, The Doylestown Intelligencer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, YogaLiving, Wisdom, Mystic Pop, In Your Prime, the “What The Bleep Do We Know?” website and The Bucks County Writer. She has been interviewed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Fox 29 news, CBS 3 news, WWDB 96.5 and National Public Radio as well as numerous blog talk stations. She is extremely comfortable on both sides of the microphone.

Her alter-ego is “Feather”, a faerie clown who teaches people the value of healthy humor. She has discovered laughter as a balm for her own emotional wounds.

Guest Category: Arts, Literature, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing, Kids & Family, Spiritual, Access Consciousness, Psychic & Intuitive
Guest Occupation: Musician,Songwriter,Singer
Guest Biography:

ROGER FISHER

LEGENDARY  GUITARIST AND SONGWRITER

FROM   'H E A R T'   

SPECIAL GUEST

ON THE RAY SHASHO SHOW

 

Seattle, Washington native ROGER FISHER was the hard driving electric fury that established HEART as a rock and roll powerhouse in the 70’s. Originally known as Hocus Pocus, Heart was formed by guitarist Roger Fisher, bassist Steve Fossen, and Roger’s brother Mike Fisher who became the band’s manager. They met Ann Wilson at one of the bands gigs. Soon thereafter, Roger, Mike, Steve and Ann Wilson moved to Canada. Heart was officially formed in 1973 with their new songstress and songwriter Ann Wilson. The following year guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and sister, Nancy Wilson joined the band.

With the help of producer Mike Flicker and session guitarist/keyboardist Howard Leese (who became a full- time member of Heart in 1975), the band recorded a demo tape. Heart’s debut album Dreamboat Annie was subsequently recorded for Mushroom Records in Vancouver, Canada. The seductive album cover featured a bare shouldered Ann and Nancy leaning up against each other.

The singles, “Magic Man” and “Dreamboat Annie” quickly gained notoriety over Canadian airwaves. Dreamboat Annie was released in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day 1976. “Magic Man” became the band’s first Top 10 hit. “Crazy On You” reached #35, and the single, “Dreamboat Annie” reach #42 in the U.S. on Billboard’s Hot 100. The album sold over 1 million copies and became a mainstay on AOR radio stations worldwide.

Heart became instantly identifiable as a rock phenomenon. A band fronted by two beautiful and multi-talented women, backed by hard rock virtuosos. It was that very combination which gave the band its true identity. Brothers Roger and Mike Fisher became romantically involved with Sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson, and “Magic Man” was written about Mike’s torrid love affair with Ann.

After the success of Dreamboat Annie, Heart left Mushroom Records due to a publicity stunt that stated the sisters were actually lesbian lovers. The group signed with Portrait Records and later released the album Little Queen in 1977. The album featured, “Barracuda” a tune that would become recognized as Heart’s signature song. Roger Fisher’s pivotal hard rock thrusting intro to “Barracuda” will forever be glorified in rock and roll history. Ann Wilson penned the tune out of sheer anger over Mushroom’s lesbian publicity stunt. Roger Fisher was a co-writer on “Barracuda” and on many other tracks on Little Queen. “Barracuda” reached #11 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Another preeminent arrangement on the album was Roger Fisher’s co-written masterpiece titled, “Love Alive.”

In 1978, Heart appeared on stage at California Jam II, a music festival held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in California. The concert featured Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Santana, Dave Mason, Foreigner, Heart, Bob Welch (with special guests Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood), Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and Rubicon. More than 300,000 people attended.

Later in 1978, Heart released Dog and Butterfly on Portrait Records. The album spent 36 weeks on the charts and peaked at #17 on Billboard’s 200 -highest selling albums. “Straight On” was the first song released from the album reaching #15 on the charts. The title track, “Dog & Butterfly” reached #34 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Dog & Butterfly spawned several profound arrangements including, “Minstral Wind” an incredible rock measure co-written by Roger Fisher.

In 1979, Roger’s romance with Nancy Wilson ended. Later that year, Roger Fisher was voted out of the band. Mike Fisher also left the band after breaking his relationship with Ann Wilson. Heart lost their rock and roll backbone when Roger Fisher was asked to leave the band.

Roger’s songwriting and iconic guitar riffs have been used in numerous TV commercials, TV shows, Guitar Hero (3 songs), and in several movies, including Charlie’s Angels and Shrek 3. Other artists have covered his material, including Eminem. His timeless anthem guitar intro to Barracuda is frequently used as the lead in for America’s number one rated radio talk show, Rush Limbaugh. Tony Robbins refers to Barracuda as part of the turning point in his life. It was also controversially featured by Republican presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, John McCain and Sarah Palin in the 2008 election. The original line-up of Heart was inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013. His latest release is album one – ALL TOLD – of a four-album package entitled ONE VISION, with brother Mike, aka Magic Man.

Guest Category: Music
Guest Occupation: Author, Visionary, Personal Empowerment Coach
Guest Biography:

Author, Visionary and Personal Empowerment Coach, Jim Hamilton has fine-tuned a unique process for connecting with higher 'Self' - 'Innate Intelligence' - at the heart of a natural state of connection with one's "Soul Contract" (Divine Plan) for co-Creation with "Source" (Universal Mind, God,  Unity Conscience, etc.).

Jim will be explaining the dynamics of this process as involves the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and 'supraconscious' mind - one's higher 'Self' - as mediator for 'All That Is'... the Power of Love.

We'll be discussing two of Jim's five books, 'Visionaries Thrive In All Times', and 'Core Resonance - Ultimate Personal Performance'.

See the new compendium on Global Holistic Healing, and consider how  'Ultimate Personal Performance' is going mainstream with the 'Global 5-D Paradigm Shift'.

Claim the Victory of Your Ascension
As 'Ultimate Personal Performance',

~ Christopher
Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Science, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Musician
Guest Biography:

Don’s affinity for grunge era and anthemic late 80’s rock. Recorded at The Deep End Studio in Middle River, MD under the moniker “Huffman”, the EP “Reign of Five” was highlighted by the songs “Ripcord” and “Ave, Inclina/Horde”, both of which are still played regularly in the United Kingdom.

     Huffman signed with Manta Ray Records in April 2015 and released the EP “Reign of Five” in March 2016 on most digital outlets. Almost immediately after the EP release, Huffman hit the studio again with well known Baltimore producer Tony Correlli and began recording their forthcoming album “The World Awaits”, due in September 2017. 

Guest Category: Music
Guest Occupation: Divorce Adviser, Attorney, Mediator and Coach
Guest Biography:

I help people get through their divorce with dignity and confidence so that, when their divorce ends, they are ready to begin again, and create a life that they love. I am a divorce attorney, mediator, Collaborative Divorce professional, arbitrator, consultant and coach.

I have spent decades helping people get divorced in every way that there is to do that. So, at this point, I know what works and what doesn't. I'm dedicated to sharing that information with those thinking about or facing divorce so that they can get through their divorce with less destruction

Guest Category: Love & Relationships, Relationship Counseling, Self Help
Guest Occupation: American voice actress, comedian, professional magician, entertainer, activist
Guest Biography:
Actor, Magician, Seance Medium. Wicked with a capital grin.

https://twitter.com/Misty_Lee
https://www.instagram.com/magicalmistylee/

 
Biography
Misty’s unique blend of talent and training make her an ideal technical advisor and teacher of dark magic. Here are some of Misty’s magical specialties:

Original Effects and Illusions
A stage illusionist with a musical theater background, Misty understands branding and the importance of standing out in a crowd. She puts audience experience FIRST when creating for her clients, so the message you’re sending gets through – and sticks. Her maverick magic style and varied experience within the field uniquely qualifies her to create something special for her clients – something specific to them, something that makes sense, and something original that still rings true to brand.

Movie and Television Show Services
An accomplished voice actress and co-writer of the Radio Rashy podcast, Misty applies her firm understanding of story to the task of consulting for film and television. She provides script consulting as well as original tricks and illusions.

Séance Shows
Magic Castle Medium and host of its spine-tingling Houdini Séance, Misty Lee excels at the ghoulish. Her mastery of the macabre makes her the ideal candidate to consult on maximizing that ‘otherworldly’ feel.

Close-up/Card Magic
Experienced in both dramatic stage illusion and close-up magic, Misty performs up-close magic with cards and everyday items before your eyes – and can create custom ‘wow’ moments – complete with premiums and leave-behinds – to drive your point home, encourage future contact communication, and spur your potential clients into action.

Human Lie Detection
The only magician in history with IAI certification (she’s certified to teach law enforcement officials!), Misty studied cognitive interview, body language assessment and memory recollection techniques alongside CIA and Scotland Yard agents. Her skill for reading microexpressions and uncovering the truth has led to her designation as a Human Lie Detector—a skill she showcases on and off the stage.

Bold Stage Presence
A Second City LA graduate with extensive training in musical improvisation and comedy, Misty is a whiz at thinking on her feet, and adapts at a lightning-fast pace to changing environments. She has the talent and skills to create a magical experience that thrills and entertains … and can create a maximum-impact, magical experience for you and your clients!

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Entertainment, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: April & Ajay(Jay) Founders of MISSION RICH Marketing, Exec. Consultants For Entrepreneurs, Media Personality, & Authors
Guest Biography:

Ajay and April Matta have interviewed over 1200 entrepreneurs and have hundreds of client success stories! They are influential leaders who serve with excellence and integrity. Together they are a dynamic powerhouse of progressive brain power with innovative social media strategies and high energy, creating longevity, prosperity, and success!

They are former former insurance and financial professionals with over fifty years of combined sales and marketing experience. Their expertise includes insurance and money lending, to sales and online radio, media training, and social media marketing. For over ten years they owned a successful Property & Casualty and Life Insurance Agency and also originated mortgages back in the glory days.

In 2009, they sold the business and kissed their client files good-bye forever, and never looked back. Shortly there after, they got into the broadcasting world with ZERO experience and launched the highly controversial and very entertaining show Spiritually RAW 'The Ass Whipping Truth'.

Over the course of eighteen months they interviewed over 1200 people from around the globe, and built up a vast consulting clientele along the way. Since then they've helped countless entrepreneurs and authors turn the ideas in their head into valuable content, get more sales, close like a pro, and build dedicated customers.

Fast forward to today, they are back in the broadcasting world to interview the top thought leaders and marketing experts. Online marketing is the ultimate gateway to financial and personal freedom, and also the evolution into Ajay & April's ultimate mission...philanthropy.

Welcome to MISSION RICH Marketing.

“Together We'll Turn The Universal Key To Global Harmony and Create A Unified World”

HOSTS of The MISSION RICH Marketing Show
Die-hard entrepreneurs and media professionals April & Ajay(Jay) Matta headline the MISSION RICH MARKETING Show...rather self-explanatory. Entertaining and enlightening show featuring champion online marketers, entrepreneurial superstars, and influencers who've walked in your shoes, and made it to the top of their industry. The MISSION RICH MARKETING Show is for anyone who wants to write their own rules.

RAW insider secrets and revolutionary practices revealed. Leading industry experts weigh in on all things business and marketing, with a straightforward approach what it REALLY takes to make money, and how they did it. Physically, mentally, and spiritually. In understanding their methods to develop a better strategy and life for you.

Real-life factual information. Going from the trenches and surviving, to exploding their business and becoming RICH. Insights into how they make money online, marketing, social media, increase sales, entrepreneurship, funnel successes, affiliate marketing, creating traffic, email follow-up, content creation, digital courses, webinars, getting qualified appointments, conversions, and pitfalls to avoid.

The only question we have for you...HOW BAD DO YOU REALLY WANT IT?

LET'S CONNECT!
Ajay Matta: 321-216-8047

Guest Category: Investing and Finance, Marketing, Management
Guest Occupation: Practical Mystic, Messenger for the Ascended Masters & Angelic Realm
Guest Biography:

Practical Mystic, Maureen St. Germain serves as a messenger for the Ascended Masters and the Angelic realm. She practices the MerKaBa, and is the founder of Akashic Records International. She teaches the Akashic Records through your own Higher Self which is essential for your fastest heart-centered personal evolvement to your 5D expression.

She is the author of Beyond the Flower of Life, Be A Genie, Reweaving the Fabric of Your Reality books, along with dozens of guided meditation CDs. She also recorded and produced a DVD on how to learn the MerKaBa. Her books and CDs have been translated into Russian, Italian and Chinese. Since 1994 she has travelled and taught meditation, sacred geometry and manifestation. She takes people on Sacred Journeys as well as year-long trainings called the Ascension Institute. She is a lecturer and writer with numerous blogs. She offers a free guided meditation every month and is the featured columnist in numerous publications and radio shows.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Metaphyscians devoted to changing, repairing and regrograming our 12 strands of DNA
Guest Biography:

Johanna Bassols is the director and creator of Healers of the light. She brings various metaphysical healing elements , seminars and publications to allow us to connect to the truth beyond what is apparent and tangible.

In this broadcast Johanna tells us how she came to be so enlightened , how the group formed. How she programs, and where she hopes to take her program to help others. People have written in asking her to come back already :)

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Science, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Accomplished songwriter, musician and compose
Guest Biography:

ALFIO

Captivating audiences around the world with powerful vocals combined with charming comedic banter, ALFIO brings a new approach to the tenor tradition through his modern interpretations of English and Italian standards, classical takes on contemporary chart-toppers and original songs that bridge musical genres. In August 2015, ALFIO joined the illustrious ranks of world class performers on PBS with the successful debut of ALFIO In Concert, followed by a national tour in key markets in the Fall 2015 and a Top 10 Album on the Billboard charts. Additionally, ALFIO In Concert has garnered TWO Emmy® Nominations!

An Australian native of Italian descent, classically-trained ALFIO brings passion to his performances and draws constant comparisons to superstars Andrea Bocelli and Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This charismatic singer, songwriter and musician is a modern throwback to the legendary greats, delivering a mesmerizing live show filled with much-loved classics, pop standards plus his acclaimed originals. Providing a World Class show with equal parts music journey, powerful vocals and comedy, ALFIO effortlessly brings all generations of music lovers together in one audience; and regardless of whether he sings in English, Italian or Spanish, all languages flow as one.

While studying voice in Parma, Italy, ALFIO was on the road to becoming a tenor, but the constraints of that particular musical track clashed with his strong desire to sing contemporary and classic songs while still being able to compose his own music. As a result, ALFIO strayed slightly from becoming a tenor to become what he jokingly calls a “nine-and- a-halfer.” But when it comes to ALFIO’s deep commitment to his art and the passionate performances which that commitment evokes, he is a solid ten. ALFIO carries a depth and sincerity in his music that might not have been as fully developed had he chosen a path that took him even slightly away from his own calling.

As an accomplished songwriter, musician and composer ALFIO is reaching critical acclaim with his own penned songs such as “Il Nostro Sogno (Our Dream)”, a song about the wish for world peace which has been recorded and released by other artists around the world. This hit single pushed his debut album on Warner Music to Top 10 and Gold status in Australia. “Voce Pura”/”Pavarotti” is his loving tribute to Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, which was written after a wonderful dinner they had together in Sydney and sent to Pavarotti before his death. Not to mention the title track of his latest album “After Love,” which could be as at home on the Pop charts as in the context of the traditional Italian repertoire of love and loss.

Whether sitting solo at the piano, backed by an orchestra, or singing a cappella, ALFIO believes in connecting with his audience. One of his most appealing qualities in both his music and his life is his ability to entwine generations. His music and live show is a testament to that and speaks to the sentiment for all generations to move forward while not forgetting to appreciate the classics. With a talent that is uniquely his own, one thing is clear–ALFIO is traveling in his own lane and doing it his way.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Founder and CEO of NurtureCo, Yoga Instructor, Business Consultant
Guest Biography:

SIERRA CAMPBELL

Sierra Campbell is the Founder and CEO of NurtureCo, a company which empowers elder care providers with the technology tools and trainings to run successful companies in their communities.  NurtureCo is about Empowering the next Generation of Senior Care. Caregivers have demanding jobs. We resource seniors, family members, and caregivers with the tools, trainings, and support they need to take good care of themselves and provide a high standard of quality care.  We Care About Caregivers.

Programs include:

Mindfulness-based compassionate care training for senior care providers:

Mindfulness encompasses acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—letting go of a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment.

Stress Management Tools:

We care about caregivers and understand the stress associated with providing care for a senior client or family member. Try these practices to lift your mood, relax, and cultivate empathy and patience

Fall Prevention 101:

Mindful movement has been proven to prevent falls in seniors. Try these fall prevention practices to increase circulation, bring more awareness to movement, and strengthen the legs, feet, and ankles.

Prior to founding NurtureCo, Sierra was a Yoga Instructor, turned Business Consultant, and successfully combined the two at Grokker, the be-a-better-you wellness video network with expert-led video classes in Yoga, Meditation, Fitness and Cooking.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Fitness & Exercise, Nutrition, Yoga, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Self Help, Meditation
Guest Biography:

RAY ABRUZZO

Ray Abruzzo is a Sicilian-American Actor from Queens, New York.  He made regular appearances in the following series: Dynasty (as police sergeant John Zorelli), The Practice (as Detective Michael McGuire) and The Sopranos (as “Little” Carmine Lupertazzi). He also played the part of Tony Guiliano, Christine Sullivan’s fiance, husband, then ex-husband on the NBC-TV series Night Court.

Ray currently appears as “Sal” (Davina’s longterm boyfriend) on Amazon’s award winning series, Transparent.

Other television credits include, NCIS, Murder, She Wrote, L.A. Law, House M.D., NYPD Blue, Lois and Clark, Law & Order: SVU, The Nanny, CSI: NY, Criminal Minds, Bones, Weinerville (where he performed Pops), In Plain Sight and Mad Men.

He was seen on the stage of the Pasadena Playhouse in the play, Mauritius, by Theresa Rebeck. He also played the title role in Lombardi.   In the 2016 Season he was on stage in New York in Dan Lauria’s “Dinner with The Boys,” and in Seattle, in ACT’s “The Mystery Of Love and Sex.”

Abruzzo starred in the longest single shot movie in American film history, Somebody Marry Me, written and directed by John Asher.

He is a supporter of SENS Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching and treating the causes of aging.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Society and Culture, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Pianist, Teacher, Music Artist
Guest Biography:

MARINÉ TER-KAZARYAN

“A Nightingale Sang on Los Feliz…”   This is how Zen Thompson, music critic of Los Angeles Times, described Mariné Ter-Kazaryan’s first performance in the United States. Ms. Ter-Kazaryan has been on numerous concert tours both as a singer and a pianist to different cities of Armenia, Soviet Union, Canada, Mexico and the United States. She has made recordings at the Armenian State Radio, which to this date are aired. She has received warm recognition and high ratings from Soviet, American, Mexican and Armenian music critics and professionals.

Along with portraying such exciting roles as Tosca (Tosca – Puccini), Rusalka (Rusalka– Dvorak), La Wally (La Wally – Catalani), Leonora and Elena (Il Trovatore and I Vespri Siciliani – Verdi), Mikaela (Carmen – Bizet), Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare – Handel), Lucia (Lucia di Lammermoor – Donizetti), and Constanza (Die Entführung aus dem Serail – Mozart), Ms. Ter-Kazaryan’s career is also noteworthy as a pianist and a teacher. She is a winner of International and local competitions, including the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, Young Keyboard Artist International Piano Competition, Grand Prize winner of Clef Club Competition, and a double Grand Prize Winner in Piano and Voice categories at the Armenian Allied Arts Association’s Competition. She is an honorary member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society, and is affiliated with NATS. She has performed many voice and piano solo recitals, as well as had performances with orchestras such as the Armenia Philharmonic, Riga Philharmonic, USC Symphony, Nayiri Center for the Arts Orchestra and appearances with the USC Opera and Euterpe Opera.  She has been a regular solo recitalist on Enlightenment Music Series and Classics Become Eclectic concert series.

Ms. Ter-Kazaryan serves on the faculty of Glendale Community College teaching applied voice, piano and music fundamentals since 2011. She has also been on the faculty of Pasadena Conservatory of Music since 1997, where she teaches individual piano and voice lessons, teaches masterclasses both in piano and voice, collaborates with instrumentalists and vocalists during recitals, juries and competitions.  She has been the Chair of Piano Department at the Nayiri Center for the Arts, where she has taught for eight years.  Her students have gone on to be music performance majors at prestigious universities such as Eastman School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, Harvard, USC New England Conservatory, UC San Diego and Cal State University, Northridge.  Ms. Ter-Kazaryan is also a highly sought-after adjudicator of local and international competitions.

Ms. Ter-Kazaryan is a graduate of the Tchaikovsky School of Music in Yerevan with a diploma in Piano Performance. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree, Cum Laude in Piano Performance and Vocal Arts from USC, and a Master of Music degree Magna Cum Laude in Vocal Arts. She has studied with such profound teachers as Judith Natalucci, Dr. Stewart Gordon, Dr. Louise Lepley, Margaret Schaper and Svetlana Dadyan.

Mariné Ter-Kazaryan is a performing artist who searches for perfectionism and emotional fulfillment. She strives to deliver her music to the audience with a high professional quality. Being exposed to the audience from a very early age she realizes that her audience has to go home with his/her emotional spirit uplifted.

“Music is a universal language. Not only it connects people from different parts of this planet, conveying emotions, feelings, and even thoughts, but it also removes us to an entirely different universe, freeing our mind and soul from everyday routine burdens, leaving behind only beauty, love, and serenity. It’s magic, and I love that through teaching I can spread this magic among our students, children or adults!”

Mariné Ter-Kazaryan

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Music
Guest Occupation: Author, Speaker, Publisher, Coach
Guest Biography:

Patrick Snow, "The Dean of Destiny," is an international bestselling author, professional keynote speaker, publishing, speaking and book-marketing coach.

He first discovered his gift for speaking at the age of 17 while giving the pre-game speeches to his high school football team. Since then, Patrick has electrified more than 3,500 audiences on four continents to create their individual and organizational destinies.

As a publishing coach, he has mentored more than 1,200 clients throughout the world to successfully publish their fiction, non-fiction, memoir, legacy, or children’s book.

Patrick’s “DESTINY” message has been recognized on TV, in magazines, and in major newspapers such as The New York Times. His book and family photo was also featured as a cover story in the December 5th, 2002, issue of USA TODAY. He was also recently featured in a Spanish edition of Forbes Magazine.

Patrick is the author of the international bestseller, Creating Your Own Destiny, which has sold upwards of one million copies in five languages and 108 countries worldwide since its first printing in 2001. As a result, this book and his second book, The Affluent Entrepreneur, have both been purchased by John Wiley & Sons in New York and have been republished under the Wiley imprint. He is also a contributing author to numerous other books, including Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction. Patrick’s newest book, Boy Entrepreneur, was published in September 2014. His next book, Providing Massive Value, will be published in the months to come.

Originally from Michigan, Patrick graduated from the University of Montana in 1991. He lived in the Seattle area for more than 20 years until April 2013, when he moved to Maui, Hawaii (where he continues to build his speaking, coaching, and consulting business).

Guest Category: Business, Careers, Marketing, Courses & Training, Self Help, Inspirational, Motivational
Guest Occupation: Dating and Relationship Coach
Guest Biography:

Christine works with singles who are ready to finally have a loving partner in their life and are willing to tackle what’s been keeping that love away so they’ll finally attract the committed loving relationship they desire and deserve.

Christine’s coaching capitalizes on over 25 years as a wedding planner where she witnessed the benefits of people meeting and marrying “The Perfect Catch” (and the huge challenges that arose when they didn't).

This inspired her to focus on what happens BEFORE the marriage, which ultimately contributed to her to becoming a dating and relationship coach.

Christine then became a top coach for John Gray and by combining this coaching experience with her own personal dating experience she created her Transform Your Dating Life system.

Christine knows this system works because it’s how she met her husband Tony; they married in 2007.

Her Transform Your Dating Life system helps her clients
• Clarify what you want and need from a partner so you’ll begin choosing men and women who are match for you.

• Learn what’s been keeping you from attracting the right type of men and women, so you’ll stop wasting your time going out with the wrong people.

• Finally feel comfortable and confident in your dating and relationships.

Christine knows this system works it’s how she meet her husband Tony; they married in 2007.

Guest Category: Love & Relationships, Relationship Counseling
Guest Occupation: Climate/Energy activist
Guest Biography:

Mary Sweeters is a Climate and Energy Campaigner with Greenpeace USA. She works to fight the undue influence of the oil industry in solidarity with communities affected by oil extraction, pollution, and climate change, and to advocate for a just transition to a clean energy economy. She is from Sonoma, California.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Education, News, Science
Guest Occupation: Keynote speaker, bestselling author, and senior placement expert
Guest Biography:

Karen Owen-Lee caught her passion of Gerontology (the study of aging) from her mother, a college professor who started the first Gerontology accredited program at York College of Pennsylvania.  Karen completed her Masters in Gerontology from Pennsylvania State University and she went on to work with seniors in five states and over 40 retirement communities. Today, Karen is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and senior placement expert who has helped thousands of families navigate the endless options of senior care.

Sparked by a lifetime passion for locating housing for seniors, Karen Owen-Lee has established and launched Housing Options for Seniors, Inc. This service offers coaching to locate various housing options within a defined geographical area, care level and budget. Karen offers free placement services to independent living, assisted living and memory care or Alzheimer’s care in the greater Denver area. She also educates seniors and families on the confusing arena of senior housing, particularly Baby Boomers dealing with the fear and anxiety of caring for an aging parent. Karen’s additional skills include coaching, writing, consulting and public speaking. Her effective approach is systematic has been tested for thirty years.

Her speaking performances are presented with a light hearted approach about serious topics.  Audiences have been comprised of employees and the general public at Lockheed Martin, City and County of Denver, Denver Senior Coalition, Kiwanis, Optimist, Sertoma, Manor Care, churches, TransAmerica Capital Management, Cambridge Investment Research, Life Care of America and Erickson Retirement Community. The attendees have been overwhelmingly receptive to her practical approaches, particularly Baby Boomers.

Karen has made appearances on Colorado & Company on Channel 9 News in Denver and has had articles published in The Denver Post, L.A. Daily Times, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario, Canada and the Sterling Journal Advocate in Sterling, Colorado.

Karen’s book, 'The Caring Code: What Boomers need to Know About Seniors', is a step-by-step guide for children with aging loved ones.  Caregivers must know as much as possible about planning for the future before an emergency or crisis occurs.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Self Help, Society and Culture, Variety