Dana Sutton is a tutor, coach, and parent with decades of experience working with children and young adults. While raising her children, she spent evenings tutoring students from primary through to first and second year post-secondary, as well as coaching and instructing various athletics. Dana currently owns her own business providing consulting, payroll and accounting services for businesses in the Okanagan. A keen athlete while growing up, Dana enjoyed fastball, ringette, volleyball, hockey, martial arts and skiing (both in water and downhill). These days, when she isn’t busy with work or grandchildren, Dana can be found reading a book or riding her motorcycle (an Indian Scout) throughout the Okanagan, where she lives with her husband, Ray and their two Old English Sheepdogs, Guinness and Misty. Guinness, Misty and Bailey (Misty's predecessor) can be found as background characters in many of her stories.

"When I was raising my children I always focused on being open with them.  I don't believe there are any "off-limit subjects". If my children were asking about something, or had been exposed to something, then I worked hard to help them understand using age-appropriate language; even when the topic was uncomfortable for me.

When I started writing children's books, and especially with the topic in Maddie Finds Her Place, I really focused on that strategy.  My experience is that, if the language is framed well, then children at each age level receive exactly what they need and are capable of understanding the conversation."   ​-  Dana Sutton

My guest, JJ Brighton is a Galactic Channel, Light Language Mentor, Gridworker, and Ambassador of the Council of Star Mothers. She activates crystalline ascension templates and supports others in unlocking their soul’s codex through light language and multidimensional remembrance. As the creator of the Multidimensional Soul Integration modality, JJ guides a global Starseed community through mentorship, group journeys, and over 100 light language activations shared on her YouTube channel. Based in Los Angeles, she weaves planetary service with grounded family life alongside her partner of 27 years.  

Hear JJ speak and channel live at the West Virginia Chanel Panel event: https://debbidachinger.com/channelpanel 

Dr. Juliette Engel moved to Moscow in 1999 and founded the Angel Coalition to combat human trafficking. Over the next ten years, the Angel Coalition grew into an underground railroad that assisted thousands of victims. She also co-founded Moscow’s municipal orphanage staff training center, Women and Children First, and a nationwide program of community center support for single mothers, the Babushka Brigade. Her life was a constant collage of travel and adventure with a cluster of Russian colleagues and friends. She sweated in banyas and jumped into frigid Siberian lakes, traveled by train and bus to small villages on the steppes, and ate blinis with honey in Novgorod and smoked fish on the shores of Lake Onega. She sailed the great Volga River, delivering aid to orphanages and getting to know the kids, watching them grow over the years and trying, often in vain, to keep them safe. She came back to America in 2010 when her protégé was murdered by traffickers and Russian Military Intelligence warned her that she would be next. She is currently living in the Washington DC area and writing her memoirs.

Olivia Atkin is a multifaceted leader celebrated for her innovative approach to helping individuals and businesses launch, optimize, and elevate their podcasts. Host of the globally acclaimed "Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin," her podcast reaches listeners in over 40 countries across all seven continents—a distinction that underscores her expertise and global impact in the podcasting industry.

As the founder of Achieving Success LLC, Olivia provides high-ticket clients with comprehensive services, including podcast strategy, titles, descriptions, uploads, SEO, and workflow optimization. Her tailored approach ensures clients achieve exceptional growth, connect with international audiences, and deliver professional, polished shows that stand out in a competitive market.

In addition to her podcasting achievements, Olivia is the visionary behind Turn To Designs, an apparel company dedicated to supporting the U.S. Coast Guard. Inspired by her passion for honoring those who serve, Turn To Designs creates custom apparel for active members, veterans, family members, and anyone who wants to show their support for the brave individuals who protect and serve our country. This mission-driven endeavor is a testament to Olivia’s commitment to making a meaningful impact across industries.

With a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a minor in Sports Studies, and an MBA specializing in Supply Chain, Olivia combines academic excellence with real-world innovation. Her industry-leading credentials—including SHRM-CP, CAPM, CPIM, and Green Belt Six Sigma certifications—enable her to deliver streamlined processes and remarkable results for her clients.

Beyond her business ventures, Olivia is the author of "Achieving Success in Career Development" and a TEDx speaker whose talk, "Defeating Your Biggest Enemy...You!" has inspired audiences worldwide to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Whether launching a podcast, refining an existing one, or supporting a cause close to her heart, Olivia’s passion, expertise, and strategic vision empower her clients and customers to achieve success on their terms.

Partner with Olivia Atkin to bring your podcast dreams to life—or show your support for those who serve through Turn To Designs. Success, service, and impact await.

A ten year resident of Arlington, Virginia, Dr. Ben Pearl has been a practicing physician in the Arlington and McLean area since 1992.

Recently selected as one of the Washingtonian Magazine’s top sports doctors, he is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He is a consultant at NIH and he is on an advisory board at FDA.

Dr. Pearl was recently featured in the Washington Post Magazine depicting his passion for skiing and teaching. He has had television interviews with Dr. Nancy on MSNBC on barefoot running and provided foot health information for News Channel 8.

Dr. Pearl is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He is the team podiatrist for the District Track Club, an elite Olympic development track team in Washington DC.He serves as medical director for the SUNY New Paltz high school cross country camp. He offers foot and ankle care to patients of all ages.

He has also been a consultant at the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Dr. Pearl has a special interest in sports medicine, which is enhanced by his own participation in running, bicycling, and ski instruction.

Dr. Pearl has authored a number of articles on podiatric health. He also blogs regularly on foot care and athletic performance at Docs for Jocks.

Special Guest: Sreelatha (Sree) Meleth.

“FREEING OURSELVES - Women Standing Tall!

Dr. Sreelatha (Sree) is an EFT Practitioner, Statistician and Coach, with a focus on helping women of colour and courageous immigrants build a profitable business, leveraging her inner strength, her personal story and cultural depth.

Sree was raised in a Hindu Nair family by a devout father and an agnostic mother. She was working her way through the typical teenage angst of trying to decide whether she believed in God or not when she lost her mother in a plane crash at the age of 19.

While moving across three continents and living in over 40 different homes, as her physician husband worked through post-graduate training, Sree raised two wonderfully successful children, she earned three Master's degrees and a doctoral degree. However, Sree is the poster child for the Imposter Syndrome.

The Words Women and Wisdom Radio Show is all about strong women. I showcase women who have risen from tragedy to triumph and are now out in the world leveraging their experience to help others make impactful change. Listen for her full story!

More about Dr. Sree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreelathameleth/

Attended: University of Alabama, University of Saskatchewan, AnnaMalai University, Mumbai University

Ph.D , M.A, M.S., M.A, B.A, Applied Statistics, Community Health & Epidemiology, EFT Practitioner,

St. Finnikin is an independent, multi-instrumentalist/producer/songwriter based out of Nashville Tennessee. His reverence & devotion towards creating music to help people along their healing journey is felt within all facets of his expression.

Dr. Leah Hanes leads the Two Bit Circus Foundation (2BCF) and has done so since 2013. During her tenure, 2BCF has grown into a strong voice in the current STEAM Education discourse leading to her co-authoring SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION with Nolan Bushnell.

Hanes who is on the Board and CoFounder of Bushnell’s Ed Tech firm, ExoDexa is now also CEO of the organization. Prior to ExoDexa, and 2BCF, Dr. Hanes’ held a variety of positions focused on children and education.

Most recently, she taught Adult Developmental Theory and Ethics at Antioch University Los Angeles. Dr. Hanes’ formal education includes a Ph.D. in ethics and gender from Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change. Her M.A. is in Organizational Management.