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I am an author, travel writer and publisher. For 35 years I enjoyed an award-winning career in advertising and public relations. In my retirement, I write travel articles which have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Boston Globe, and numerous travel magazines. My late husband, Howard Kirz, took all the photographs for the articles and stories. Along the way, we created White Dog Press, Ltd., inspired by our two West Highland White Terriers.
Cara StLouis is a writer, teacher, activist and speaker hailing from the American Southwest, infused with the old spirit of the sovereign individual. She is committed to Waldorf School's teaching, which is centered around protecting the Imagination of the human being. She has been a journalist for Veterans Today and is the author of several books including Consolata's Companion, about the dark side or archontic presence in our lives.
Lauren Selman
Lauren Selman is an American freelance film and event producer who has been creating impactful content for over a decade. She has worked with The Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Olympics, Golden Globe Awards, BlizzCon, Teen Choice Awards, Cirque Du Soliel and the Southern California Grantmakers.
Lauren a triple TEDx speaker and powerful motivational speaker who has spoken at the United Nations Association, Association of Film Commissioners International and at universities around the world.
Phil Parlapiano is a versatile musician whose musical journey has followed several unique directions. Born in New York City and raised by his musical parents, Phil learned to play the piano at the age of 4 from his talented grandmother, who also played mandolin and guitar. Eventually, the road called to him, leaving to tour with folk singer Joan Baez, becoming her musical director.
PAT BATTISTINI
The writer/director/editor of over ten short films is a native of Merrillville, Indiana. Pat began his career as an actor at the Player’s Workshop of the Second City in Chicago. He continued working in improvisation and eventually performed in over 500 improv shows. Pat suffered having to work for Club Med in their Entertainment Department in places such as St. Lucia, Thailand and Tahiti. Continuing to have fun in Asia, Pat moved to Tokyo where he collaborated with an all Japanese comedy group for two years performing in the Japanese language.
Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher and author of the books There Is No God And He Is Always With You (2013), Sex Sin and Zen (2010), Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate (2009), Sit Down and Shut Up (2007) and Hardcore Zen (2004). He’s also a writer for the Suicide Girls website, bass player for the hardcore punk rock group 0DFx (aka Zero Defex), star of the movies “Shoplifting From American Apparel” and “Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D.,” director of the film “Cleveland’s Screaming!” and former vice president of the US branch of the company founded by the man who created Godzilla.
Geoff Baker is a Sports enterprise and investigative reporter for The Seattle Times who writes a column on sports business.
Kelley provides her patients with the highest quality of confidential treatment in a serene retreat like atmosphere, located in downtown Chicago. She is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice and has treated patients in Santa Monica and Chicago for the past ten years. Kelley is a graduate and Instructor at The Jane Addams College of Social Work at The University of Illinois. She has an eclectic array of experience using a holistic approach.