Virtuoso, songwriter, singer and producer, Taimane, has established herself as one of the leading ukulele players in the world, known for her fierce and inventive style of play transcending traditional views of the instrument as a restricted device. Taimane’s musicality and approach to the stage further add to her draw. Through both beautiful originals and one-of-a-kind mashups (seemingly disparate songs (e.g. Led Zeppelin and Beethoven) merged into medleys with pop appeal), Taimane conjures a wide-range of deep emotions smashing the notion of Hawaii music’s being light and simple. Seeing her perform live exponentially amplifies these feelings and makes clear that Taimane is an entertainer first and foremost.

With a take-no-prisoners attitude and carefully crafted shows that are the polar opposite of recitals, Taimane demands viewers’ attention every second of every performance eliciting intense, “wow” reactions on cue while leading her audiences on a journey through a range of experiences – mystical, dark and playful. Add it all up, and it’s easy to see how this hapa Samoan (part caucasian and part indigenous Samoan) artist from a small island in the middle of the Pacific (Oahu, Hawaii) has earned four Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards, garnered over 50 million video views and over 500,000 social media followers to date, and sold out shows from Hamburg to Honolulu.

Hailing from a musical Polynesian family including her late mother, Palepa Tauiliili Gardner (Miss Samoa 1978), Taimane’s attraction to the four-string island staple began at age 5. By age 10, she regularly performed in public, busking in Waikiki every Friday night with her father holding down security duties and Waikiki Beach Boys (adults whose home & workplace was the beach) serving as her band. By age 13, Taimane landed a position in Don Ho’s show, literally playing in the spotlight every week until Ho’s passing. Ho was not only a Hawaii legend (his “Tiny Bubbles” hit remained on Billboard’s Hot 200 for over a year making him world famous) but also a consummate entertainer who significantly influenced Taimane’s perspective on performance. Each night, when the typically full house turned its attention to the petite young girl suddenly anointed band leader for a rendition of the surf classic “Wipeout,” it was time to rock.

Following her early years in Waikiki, Taimane walked away from its pop scene and leapt into a completely different world, the art houses of Honolulu’s Chinatown. There, she discovered audiences who valued original songs and began to develop her own style of music, eventually merging a wide-array of genres, from Bach to rock, flamenco infernos to tribal hymns, into mesmerizing shows with universal appeal. Fast forward to today, and you have an artist who tours the world shining bright like a diamond (the Samoan translation of her name) renowned for taking the ukulele to new heights while blazing her own trail in the process.

Dr. Ross brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in Corrections, Mental Health, Education, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Permanent Supportive Housing, Nonprofit Management, and Business Consulting.

Dr. Ross’s career in Corrections began as the result of the 2001 filing of Plata vs Schwarzenegger. The lawsuit had a profound impact on healthcare within California’s prison system, as it highlighted the inadequate medical care provided to inmates and the detrimental effects of overcrowding on health outcomes. As a result of the ruling, the state was required to implement reforms to improve medical and mental health services for prisoners, leading to a significant reduction in inmate populations and increased funding for healthcare facilities within the correctional system.

As a means to correct these inadequacies, Dr. Ross was tasked with designing a re-entry program for the California Department of Corrections. Drawing from her personal experiences, Dr. Ross created a model that incorporated essential components she believed would have provided her late brother with the tools to escape a life of violent crime, incarceration, and gang activity that ultimately cost him his life. Her program included mental health and substance use disorder counseling, workforce development and job readiness training, access to medical, dental, and legal services, and case management for community links, such as transportation, vital records (including driver licenses and birth certificates), clothing, and housing assistance. This program became an international model for inmate, parolee, and probationer re-entry services, with components implemented in facilities like Folsom, Donovan, Angola, and Mississippi State Penitentiary, among many others.

In 2020, Dr. Ross earned the Commissioner’s Coin for Excellence in Corrections and the Mississippi Department of Corrections Coin for Innovative Reentry Programming.

In 2024, she was selected to join the 2025-2026 cohort of Mississippi LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development), a strategic leadership program administered by the Mississippi State Personnel Board.

In 2025, Dr. Ross received the Social Impact Luminary Award from the Global Women’s Empowerment Network for her work in re-entry programming, as well as a Global Impact Award from Women in Management for her contributions to Corrections, Mental Health, and Education.

Dr. Ross holds a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in Psychopharmacology/Health Psychology, a Master of Education in Instructional Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Social Work. She is a Mental Health Therapist, Substance Use Disorder Clinical Supervisor, and she possesses professional certifications in Human Resource Management and Labor Laws. Additionally, she has teaching credentials in multiple academic subjects and specialized certifications in didactic instruction for individuals with moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In her personal life, Dr. Ross is a mother, an ordained minister and serves as the Executive Director of Baptist Service Corporation, a foundation that provides direct services linkages and grants to organizations that support vulnerable and under-served communities.

Bio of Sarah Siegand from her website: parentswhofight.com

Hi! We’re Jesse and Sarah Siegand, and we make our home in Nashville, TN.  We started Parents Who Fight in 2015 as a campaign to bring awareness to parents about the dangers kids encounter online every day. We have been married over 26 years, and we have two nearly-grown sons. Over the past 10 years, we've led our family with the tech-intentional practices we teach to others, and our boys are actually thankful, on the other side. As Christian parents with vocational and volunteer ministry experience, we feel uniquely equipped by the Holy Spirit to help the Church push back on the "norms" society has created about how families, kids, and teens use technology.

How We Got Started

When our kids started to relay information about classmates viewing pornography and having their own smartphones in the first and third grades, we began researching what more could be done to protect our family from dangers online. Our research led us to a national conference where we learned from top experts in online safety, and a fire was lit to bring this information to others. Armed with practical knowledge and a passion for protecting kids, the Lord led us to present a simple workshop at our boys’ public elementary school, and Parents Who Fight was born. Since then, we’ve been asked to speak to other schools, churches, and community groups about the importance of understanding the various dangers online and how parents can fight to protect their kids’ healthy futures.

Currently...

In 2024, we sensed an urgency to focus on bringing our message to the Church. Prominent voices in this movement point to the fact that the Church is remarkably positioned with a common vision, morality, and leadership to be able to make a significant shift in culture. This is our current aim.

People say that our passion to fight for families and kids is contagious… we sure hope so! We need parents and churches everywhere to join the fight so collectively we can turn the tide. We want to come alongside you with tools, encouragement, and truth to help you protect the healthy futures of the kids in your life.

My guest Viviane Chauvet is an interstellar being who ascended thousands of years ago. Her Soul Avatar Essence has returned in a projected hybrid human form as an emissary for the re-ascension timeline. Renowned for her advanced healing services, Viviane has conducted over 23,000 private sessions worldwide. As an oracle of Arcturus, her mission includes traveling from star system to star system to assist civilizations on the verge of evolutionary Ascension process. She is a member of the intergalactic Federation of Light and collaborates with Star Regency and interplanetary councils. Viviane speaks at conferences and is interviewed on radio and online summits. Viviane is featured in the multi-award-winning documentary “Extraordinary: The Revelation” and featured in an upcoming documentary, based on Craig Campobasso’s book, “The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac.” 

See Viviane speak live! Tickets for L.A. Conscious Life Expo: https://consciouslifeexpo.com?ref=yzq2otu

Dr. Rob is a native of Delaware County, PA. He attended Saint Joseph’s University and Thomas Jefferson Medical College and is board certified in Family and Sports Medicine. He is a decorated Navy veteran, devoted husband, and father of 3 grown children.

His mission has been to help his patients live healthy and pain-free life. Dr. Rob has been working with athletes of all ages for more than 20 years and has traveled internationally as team physician for U.S. Figure Skating.

For an athlete to truly be successful, their mental training is as important as their physical training. Dr. Rob’s mental coaching and specialized guided visualization are taking his athletes to the next level.

We are committed to your success. Our testimonials speak to the transformative impact of our mental coaching services. Join our community of elite athletes who have experienced remarkable results and discover what performing at your best means.

Christine is a nationally published health and fitness/lifestyle writer. She writes a weekly column in the Sherbrooke Record, Quebec’s second-largest English language newspaper. In addition, Christine is the creator, producer, and host of B.C.’s only Running, Fitness and Health show called Run With It airing on Novus (TELUS) and YouTube channel.

She has been interviewed by mainstream media, while my stories have been printed nationally. Christine has written stories for The Seattle Times, The Vancouver Sun, Snowshoe Magazine, Canadian Running Magazine, Huffington Post, Women's National Post, Optimyz Magazie, iRun Magazine and Get Out There Magazine.

Morgan Taylor is an emerging R&B/pop singer/songwriter whose career trajectory exemplifies a blend of foundational gospel roots, academic musical training, contemporary R&B artistry, a live stage persona “BIG MO” all infused with a powerful independent artist entrepreneurial spirit.

From a young age, Morgan’s musical journey began in St. Louis, initially with gospel music. Her debut EP, Jesus Loves Me, at age 11, and performances in churches and at notable venues like The Fabulous Fox Theatre (opening for Brian McKnight and J. Moss) establish her early performance circuit and connection to her hometown. This foundational experience, where she “discovered her singing voice” at age nine through vocal lessons with a “powerhouse” church figure, is a key aspect of her development.

While she “will always love gospel,” her passion for R&B, cultivated by her parents introducing her to “great artists” like “iconic Whitney Houston,” became her pivot and dominant genre in high school. This transition highlights a conscious artistic choice, moving from a sacred to a more secular, yet still deeply rooted in a gospel vocal expressive, musical path.

Morgan graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2025. Her academic pursuits are artfully balanced with her “burgeoning career as a recording artist,” demonstrating a commitment to both formal training and practical application. Her experience in “Katy Perry and Janet Jackson ensemble shows” at Berklee underscores her versatility and exposure to large-scale productions, contributing to her development as a performer.

Morgan’s songwriting is highly personal and thematic, a recurring phrase in her self-description: “I like to write songs about what’s going on in my life, about experiences I’ve had in the past or are currently happening.” Her aim is to “express emotions that people can connect with,” particularly focusing on “the reality of heartbreak but the sense of overcoming it and not allowing anyone to steal our power.” This lyrical focus is evident in her recent co-written singles.

“Sucka For U” (2023) is a “master class in soul seduction,” exploring the complexities of “toxic relationship(s).” Her 2024 singles,”Highway” (a “passionate power R&B ballad” about an ideal relationship) and “Mistakes” (a “heartfelt, reflective” song about a breakup and self-realization), further showcase her ability to translate personal experiences into relatable narratives. The mention of “whistle tones” on “Highway,” inspired by Ariana Grande’s vocal layering, highlights her technical vocal artistry and influence from contemporary & classic music.=

The production of her music involves “top producers in Atlanta,” including Grammy winners like Jeremiah Adkins and Carla Carter, indicating a professional and high-quality approach to her recordings.

Her Instagram moniker, “highonmorgan,” further reinforces the immersive and captivating nature of her music and persona.

Having already established herself as a versatile and emotionally resonant artist, Morgan Taylor’s career reached a new high with the January 2025 release of her debut R&B EP, Love Bombed (Love, Loss and Lessons). The project, a testament to her songwriting prowess and vocal talent, has been met with critical acclaim and significant commercial success, accumulating over 1.5 million streams to date. This EP not only solidifies her place as a rising star but also demonstrates her ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level, positioning her as a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary music landscape. Her “BIG MO” energy, a recurring keyword, is central to her live performances, described as energetic interactions with the crowd, reflecting the “exciting fruits of her hard work.” With each new release, Morgan Taylor continues to evolve, proving that her captivating artistry and compelling narratives is just the beginning of her incredible journey.