As an intuitive therapist, medium, author, lecturer and certified hypnotherapist, Melinda has a very successful practice in Tempe. Countless people have benefited from Melinda Vail’s counseling and intuitive work. She has appeared on both local and national television and radio shows. Melinda is also an accomplished speaker at the national level and gives workshops across the country to promote spiritual growth. Her work with police agencies helping to solve cold cases and donating her time to provide grief counseling (like her suicide survivor workshops) has garnered her the nickname “The Medium Who Makes a Difference.”

As a medium, Melinda demonstrates with evidence and fact her connection to those who have died. Her methodology employed is what is known as “cold readings”. This is a technique in which the client and Melinda have no past relationship and Melinda is able to give very specific information, details and messages that fully support that she is indeed in the energy field of her client as well as communicating with the spirit of the deceased.

Melinda’s stage presentation skills are a delightful mix between Dr. Joyce Brothers and Joan Rivers.

As a teacher and author, Melinda demonstrates how energy works on this planet and inspires you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. Melinda’s message is to teach individuals how to tap into their spiritual essence by providing the necessary tools to understand the energetic patterns created in childhood, which may prohibit balance in adulthood.

Melinda has spoken nationally at such events as "Celebrate Your Life" along with Sylvia Browne, Wayne Dyer, and James Redfield, author of the Celestine Prophecy; "Celebrating Body, Mind & Spirit" in Spokane, Washington along with John Holland and Wyatt Webb and "The Life After Life Conference ".

Her weekly Facebook show Wednesday Connections with Melinda allows viewers to call or email in their spiritual questions and have them answered live. Her YouTube Channel contains a library with hundreds of videos of Melinda’s body of work. Most recently, Melinda was interviewed as one of the most inspiring women in the world in an international publication yet to be published, as well as having been voted Phoenix Natural Choice Magazine Best Intuitive Award Winner three years in a row.

Melinda makes her home in Chandler, Arizona with her husband, Bill. Together, they have five children, eight grandchildren, and four dogs. Hobbies include hiking, dinner parties, travel, and comfortable home time.

Thomas Gerard Tancredo is an American politician from Colorado, who represented the state's sixth congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009 as a Republican

Ian Goldberg was recently named CEO of Signature Media, since they acquired his company iSport360, and the Editor of the largest and fastest growing youth sports newsletter platform.  He’s been recognized as an industry expert by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the US Olympic Committee’s Truesport, and the Aspen Institute's Project Play.  Ian is also a suburban NJ sports dad of two teenage daughters and has over 2,000 hours of volunteer time coaching them (which he calls the most fun form of  R&D for his newsletter content).  Ian and his team provide players, coaches, parents and program directors with the articles and content they need to have a great sports season.  Ian has spent most of his career in digital product development and marketing and got his start at the White House where he worked for the economic advisors to two US Presidents.

Mary Leonard is the co-owner of U.S. Athletic Training Center. She is Director of Marketing and Patient Care at Gary Guerriero P.T., P.C. Before opening U.S.A.T.C., Mary was a professional theater dancer and performer appearing on multiple television shows and performing on Broadway. She has choreographed in many mediums ranging from television to stage. She was named one of the "55 Best Trainers in America" by Vogue magazine. She is a published exercise author and has been featured in national publications, including Vogue, New York Times, Daily News, Glamour, Men's Journal, W, American Health, Bazaar, New York Magazine, Ski, Dancer Magazine, Self, The Red Bulletin, Shape, Fitness Magazine and in Good Housekeeping presented by L'Oréal 50 Inspiring Women Over 50.

She taught dance for the American Dance Machine and Marymount Manhattan College. Mary was also the head of the weight training program and taught fitness aerobics and swimming at Barnard College. She holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University. Mary still trains select clients, usually in the performing arts.

Linda Schurman has had a private practice in Astrology for over 37 years. She serves an international clientele that includes corporations, financial service companies, and private individuals. Linda is currently editor and publisher of the online newsletter, "The SootheSayer". She is a long time member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (a worldwide astrology organization). Her book, "What Next? A Survival Guide to the 21st Century" was published in June 2007 and many of her predictions with regard to the economy, climate change, political cycles, etc. have already come true. She has appeared on 'Coast To Coast' with George Noory for many years.

Books:

• What Next?
• Fast Forward: Surviving the Race to the Future

Robin Rotenberg Author | Mentor | Speaker



With almost 25 years of both business and legal experience at BASF, Robin is a powerhouse advocate. Serving as president of a $1 billion business -- BASF Canada -- and then vice president and chief communications officer of BASF Corp., the North American division of BASF SE -- a $100+ billion-dollar global company, Robin has proven expertise in strategy development and leadership. Whether as an attorney or a C-level business executive, she’s helped restructure businesses, build successful teams and engage in employee outreach during her distinguished career.



Robin is currently an author, successful public speaker and mentor-coach in the fields of personal, professional and business development.



Named one of Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ in 2018, Robin has been a member of various business and law organizations (including Board Member of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce). She served on the Board of Trustees for Children’s Specialized Hospital, was a director and volunteer of the Special Olympics New Jersey, and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She’s also a recipient of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce “Women Who Shine” award.A Toronto native, Robin lives in the Franklin Lakes area with her husband Mitch, and their lab/retriever mix dog, Mango.



Her book “Pound On” is  compilation of stories and experiences meant to inspire, motivate and educate the next generation of Alpha Women as they climb the walls to the glass ceiling and Pound On!! to take a seat at the table once and for all.

Robin pays it forward in many ways... Your purchase of an Alpha Women Rock Charity Bracelet will help Covenant House provide housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness. They help young people transform their lives and put them on a path to independence. Alpha Women Rock Charity Bracelet (available at https://alpha-women-rock.myshopify.com/products/alpha-women-rock-charity-bracelet)

JOSEFINA SILVEYRA

Josefina is a 27 year old singer-songwriter originally from Buenos Aires , Argentina.

She moved to Los Angeles 2 years ago, with the purpose of working for her solo project, and started working with more than 25 r&b and pop music producers bringing English and Spanish vibes together.

Josefina has been working for 12 years as a performer, backing vocals of famous artists from Argentina, such as Luciano Pereyra, Axel, Lali, Dani Martin (Spain), and also performed with her Cover Band for more than 10 years all around Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Dubai.

As an independent artist she released her first single, Geisha, in 2018 and later that same year her second single “Otra vez” which reached almost 90.000 plays.

Josefina’s music talks about her own personal experiences , relationships, and her spiritual journey.

Michael Thau

Investigative Columnist