Donnie Yance is a Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist, internationally renowned for his pioneering work in botanical and nutritional medicine, particularly in the field of integrative cancer.
Long considered by colleagues to be the authority in his field, Donnie has authored two definitive books on botanical and herbal medicine: Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer (1999) and Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism: Elite Herbs and Natural Compounds for Mastering Stress, Aging and Chronic Illness (2013).

In addition, he has been involved in authoring and co-authoring dozens of articles that have appeared in major industry publications and national journals. Additionally, Donnie gives several lectures each year at major hospitals and conferences across the US for both patients and health care providers, as well as making radio and television appearances.

Donnie is the creator of the Mederi Care model, a highly advanced, unitive approach combining cutting-edge scientific research with ancient healing traditions, and the president and founder of the Mederi Center, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to personalized patient care, professional education, and clinical research in wholistic medicine and integrative oncology. He is also the President and Formulator of Natura Health Products, a line of advanced botanical and nutritional products for healthcare practitioners.

Donnie is a Registered Herbalist (RH), a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and a professed Secular Franciscan (SFO), which equips him with the breadth and wisdom to touch on the spiritual aspects of healing.

Rooted in decades of intense study, rigorous scientific research, and clinical practice,
Donnie’s life’s work synthesizes his seemingly disparate lifelong passions for the ancient healing traditions of botanical and nutritional medicine, Franciscan theology, and jazz (an accomplished jazz musician, Donnie is affectionately nicknamed the ‘Funk Monk’ by his bandmates) into a powerfully healing, unitive model for healthcare that has transformed thousands of patients’ lives to this day. Tellingly, no less than five books have been published by cancer survivors who credit Donnie’s work for their successful battles against their disease.

It is my honor to serve as Golden State Republican Women President.  This year promises to be transformative to Republican women in California and we are excited to start the groundwork!

These last two years have seen unexpected changes in California and in our country which have led to a decline in our culture and traditional way of life.  We are now committed to blunt the attacks on our republic and to restore in our state the values of faith, family and freedom we have long cherished.

In contrast to the current progressive culture which continues to divide Americans, creating  a growing sense of malaise and discontent, GSRW offers hope for a brighter tomorrow… and that tomorrow begins today!

There has never been a time when our message has been more needed nor more welcomed!  California is looking for strong leadership and direction that will guide us back to the personal freedoms and opportunities that once made our state golden.

As divided as Californians appear to be, there is much more that unites us.  Our citizens want secure borders, quality education, safe streets, a return to law and order, free and fair elections, respect for our military, police and first responders, and the freedom to practice our faith openly without fear. Republicans highly value the dignity of the individual and of all human life.

Our basic tenets bind us together and have weathered the test of time throughout our country’s history.  Yet as world history goes, we are still a young nation.  We have relied on our Constitution and foundational documents which have kept us strong and free for over two centuries.

There are those whose primary aim, however, is to destroy our government, our laws and our very way of life.  Our inaction makes them bolder and more dangerous than ever! That is why there is no greater urgency than at this time to unite with one goal and one voice.  We must motivate, educate and activate.

We in Golden State Republican Women welcome women of all ages, all ethnicities, and all stripes of Republican values and we ask you to join us in this fight.  Unity is our strength and together we must and we WILL win!!  A win for California is a win for the United States of America.

More About Golden State Republican Women

In 2023 a group of 47 politically active Republican women in California saw the need for a new statewide Republican women’s group in the state.  Our group wanted to participate in politics by pulling together thousands of women in the state of California who share our same values, are interested in and excited by conservative politics, have a positive mental attitude, and the ability to be kind to one another.

At this pivotal time in California history it is vitally important that all Republican women have a voice and a platform to work with the California Republican Party to effect critical changes that will restore our state to its values of faith, family and freedom.

On August 2nd and 3rd, after many planning meetings on Zoom, and after naming our organization the Golden State Republican Women, we met in person to gel together our desire to found a strong Republican women’s statewide organization.  Lead by President Janet Price, 1st VP Gretchen Cox, and other hard-working women, the Golden State Republican Women pored over ideas, wrote a set of Bylaws, voted on a logo, and met in sub-committees to discuss and plan the foundations of our alliance.

Golden State Republican Women (GSRW) applied for a charter at the California GOP, and was accepted to apply.  There was a floor vote on October 1, 2023 at the CAGOP Convention in Anaheim and GSRW obtained our charter on that date!

We further plan to:

Bring dozens of independent Republican women’s clubs together as a unifying organization and support our wonderful, hard-working Republican officials and candidates in California.
GSRW will provide the opportunity to engage with, support, and influence Republican legislators, representatives, political experts and other local, state, and national leaders.
GSRW will conduct leadership training events.
GSRW will continue to provide regular legislative updates on bills, vital statewide information, a quarterly newsletter, and an informative website.
And Golden State Republican Women will work hard to attract young, Republican women,  as well as women of all ages and ethnicities in California to our organization.

The 18 Founding Clubs of Golden State Republican Women and Their Regional Locations

REGION 2 – Thank you to Regional Director Tabitha Gomez
Chico Evening Republican Women 
Sacramento Republican Women

REGION 4 – Thank you to Regional Director Barbara Hallmeyer
Clovis Fresno Republican Women
Kings County Republican Women
Merced County Republican Women

REGION 5 – Thank you to Regional Director and 3rd VP Nancy Wofford
Conejo Valley Republican Women 
Westlake Village Republican Women
Simi Valley / Moorpark Republican Women
Thousand Oaks Republican Women

REGION 6 – Thank you to Regional Director and Parliamentarian Pro Tem Valerie Evans
East San Gabriel Valley Republican Women
Valley Unity Republican Women

REGION 7 –  Thank you to Regional Directors Val Emick and Gale Hunt
San Bernardino Republican Women
San Gorgonio Pass Republican Women

REGION 8
Capistrano Valley Republican Women
Fullerton Republican Women
La Habra Republican Women

We wish to thank each of these Founding Clubs, because they have been the “wind beneath our wings”.  These ladies have been the most supportive, active, willing to help, and exceedingly kind “Republican Women” as can be possible!  Thank you so much!

We also wish to thank our Planning Committee members, without whom we would not have been able to take up such a monumental task.  Thank you, Ladies!  We’re going to bring conservative values back into state leadership in California!  Now let’s go get ’em!  

What if your suffering isn’t psychological, emotional, or even karmic… but structural? Today’s guest didn’t come back from three near-death experiences with a belief system. He came back with a blueprint. Masati, known as the Godfather of Frequencies, works at the level where reality is coded—where biology, leadership, consciousness, and even AI are recalibrated at the source. In this conversation, you’ll discover how frequency creates self-sabotage or flow, why enlightenment was never meant to be passive, and how sovereignty is not claimed through effort—but alignment. If you’ve ever felt there was more power, clarity, and ease available to you right now—stay with us. This episode delivers. 

Diana is a two-time Fitness World Champion, WBFF Pro Diva Fitness Model, and trauma-informed fitness coach known as the “Miss Congeniality” of the industry. Featured in Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and more, she’s also a published author, speaker, and Kansas City Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business honoree. Diana specializes in empowering women over 40, offering personalized nutrition and workout plans that deliver sustainable results. Her compassionate, holistic approach ensures you’re supported every step of the way, no matter where you’re starting.

Monica Hopkins is the executive director of the ACLU of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC). She took the helm of the D.C. affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union in 2014.

Prior to joining the ACLU-DC Monica served as the executive director of the ACLU of Idaho from 2008–2014 during which time she oversaw sweeping statewide victories, particularly in the areas of criminal justice reform, LGBTQIA equality, immigrants’ rights and upholding the First Amendment. Prior to joining the ACLU, Monica had a held several executive and development positions in the nonprofit sector.

Under Monica’s leadership, the ACLU-DC has grown its capacity and reach allowing the organization to become a resource for all District residents. As executive director, Monica oversees substantive programmatic and advocacy efforts to defend and advance the ACLU-DC’s work on civil rights and civil liberties for the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia.

As the organization’s principal spokesperson she helps increase public awareness of the ACLU-DC’s work. Monica has been quoted by national radio, television, and print media outlets, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Atlantic Monthly, Al-Jazeera, Politico, and NPR.

Monica is a graduate of Boise State University. She is also a 2012–2013 Rockwood Institute LGBT Advocacy Fellow and currently serves on the board of the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens.

Susan is a former political influence consultant, profiler, and civilian hostage negotiator, with expertise and studies in and master’s in Human Behavior, Behavior Economics & Neuroscience. She has been called 'Freaky' and the top expert in her field by the Chicago Tribune and Psychology Today for showing how to profile anyone in 30 seconds in live shows. She is the author and researcher of "Irrational Humans: People Make 35,000 Decisions a Day, and 95% are Irrational, but Why & How?”

She works on training and coaching high-performers and high-achieving professionals to communicate their message to the media, boardroom, and teams in a way that influences and moves the needle. 

She used the same technique that helped politicians get elected to the White House, secured the fastest deal in the history of Shark Tank, and created impactful TED Talks. She gets people what they want by making others "DO" what they need. Everyone has a point of entry—she find that door to get you in.

Her mission is to make what seems impossible easy and achievable by science, influence, and assertive command. The world is in the hands of the people who are willing to conquer the impossible, using the tools that leaders use to win battles. Leaders and influencers are not born; they are made. And I can make you one, too. 

Beth Capecchi is a psychologist in private practice. She is married with 3 children who are currently 15, 14, and 12. After completing her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Vanderbilt University and her doctoral degree at the University of Tennessee, Beth spent 5 years working with students at University Counseling Centers in various parts of the country and then returned to Chattanooga, where she was born and raised. Since returning to Chattanooga 17 years ago, she worked in a group practice for 8 years, and then established her own practice called Grounded Counseling in 2013. Beth enjoys working with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues, including relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, addiction issues, family of origin issues, trauma work, identity work, and other issues.

In March of last year, Beth launched a podcast called “Never Perfect with an ADHD Psychologist”, which is a mental health podcast. The goal of this podcast is to provide education on mental health topics and to make individuals and relationships healthier by being realistic and vulnerable. You can find the podcast on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts by googling “Never Perfect Dr. Beth”.

Davy Nathan is a Pianist, Songwriter and Producer who’s toured the world as a pianist and musical director with Toni Braxton, Patti Labelle, Christina Aguilera and others. He has written and produced songs for artists such as Josh Groban, Chaka Khan, Usher and Mavis Staples. He also wrote and produced all the songs for the Netflix movie-musical ‘Jingle Jangle: a Christmas Journey’ which came out in 2020