Creatively Speaking

Joe Van Rhyn is an author with four books currently available on Amazon in both paperback and for kindle. It’s only been in the last six years that he has elevated writing to a full-time endeavor. Besides his books, Joe has written a number of short stories. Four of them have been published in the Henderson Writers Group’s anthologies. His humorous recounting of his wife’s family 100-year ownership of a small town Tavern has been selected for publication in the Group’s 2020 Anthology. Joe prides himself in writing ‘true to life’ stories. “Above all, I want people to be entertained,” he says. People will struggle with all sorts of predicaments and challenges, but in the end, they triumph, boy gets the girl, and everyone lives happily ever after. To learn more about Joe Van Rhyn and his work, please visit joevanrhyn.com.

Jamell Crouthers is a poet, prose author, blogger and podcaster who writes prose books on social issues. Throughout his four year journey, Jamell has tackled a plethora of issues going on in the world today from the state of America to men's issues and many other topics. His goal and moniker is, "to change the world, one book at a time." To learn more about Jamell Crouthers and his work, please visit aquarianmindwrites.com, Amazon: amazon.com/author/jamellcrouthers and books2read.com/ap/nmXA1R/Jamell-Crouthers.

Jody Tompros is the CEO & Founder of Mindfulness Painting Experience: Creating Art from the Soul. Mindfulness Painting is an intuitive practice where the process of creating is more important than the painting product. To learn more about Jody Tompros and her work, please visit mindfulnesspainting.com.

Renee Jean is an author and casino dealer living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her books reflect her personality and style while capturing the world around her with a twist. When not writing or playing cards she is a die-hard hockey fan and avid adventurer. She loves hiking and camping, cycling and trying to surf. Life is a journey and she loves every second of it. To learn more about Renee Jean and her work, please visit amzn.com/e/B00P227XR4.

Mindy Tarquini is an oral storyteller and the author of 3 critically-acclaimed novels Hindsight, The Infinite Now, and Deepest Blue, Mindy Tarquini is here today to talk about her latest venture, her current term as Mesa Public Library System’s Writer in Residence for the City of Mesa. Mindy’s term will be running through Mid-August. Because of COVID-19 Mindy and the librarian handling the Writer-in-Residence program this year, Carl Smith, have been hard at work creating an innovative and inclusive virtual program utilizing social media, which gives the opportunity to open much of the program beyond the boundaries of the city of Mesa, AZ. To learn more about Mindy Tarquini and her work please visit mindytarquini.com, mesalibrary.org, and follow Mindy on FB & IG @mindytarquiniauthor.

Denise Broadwater is a debut author with her first memoir released in October 2019 and remaining in the top 100 Best Sellers under the Home Design category .  She’s had many careers in her life including stay-at-home mom to three children, elementary teacher, and in mid-life began her life calling as a professional counselor.  She started as an MST Therapist for at-risk youth doing family therapy, but for the past ten years has practiced as a private psychotherapist in Charleston, SC.  Five years ago she began to write her mother's life story and her personal memoir when she was picked up by a professional writing coach/editor.  This past year, she added published author to her resume.  In her debut marriage memoir, Denise shares her humorous, heartfelt story renovating an historical Charleston cottage in the downtown. She is a woman who fills a 24 hour day with way more than is insanely possible. To learn more about Denise Broadwater and her work, please visit redemption-press.com/featured-authors/denise-broadwater & denisebroadwater.com.

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel talk with special guest Lauren Skunta aka Elbowgrease Design. Her work has been featured in publications such as Harpers Bazaar, Martha Stewart Wedding, and Style Me Pretty. Lauren does it all; from visual art, event decor, and even styling. No matter what the medium, Lauren's able to convey her voice. We talk about her ambitions, how she got into all these art forms, and the question on everyone's mind: why Elbowgrease? Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com Cover Art for this podcast was created by Kate Hardy www.katetessera.com

Also known as the "Voiceover Siren," Luanna Helena is a Caribbean-born, full-time voiceover artist and part-time mermaid. She is also the host of Creatively Speaking (a weekly podcast for creatives), the author of Party of 1: Single Success, and currently offering virtual tutoring for K-12 students "schooling" from home at most.as.me/tutor. To learn more about Luanna Helena and her work, please visit voiceoversiren.com.  Former Creatively Speaking Radio guest, Joan Lubar, the Sassy Sage guest hosts.

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel talk about ways to make a supplemental income as a creative during quarantine along with rejection and how they deal with it. They also introduce two new segments, "Five Good Minutes" and the "Creatively Speaking Mailbag". Email mailbag submissions for a chance to be featured on the next episode at hello.creativelyspeaking@gmail.com. Mentioned in this episode: Alessio Albi - first to do the FaceTime photoshoot trend Say Hi translation app Daniel Arnold - captures events on film Supplemental Income shoutouts: Manda suggestion shoutout - selling prints Zaina suggestion shoutout- giving a percentage of shoot cost to a charity for pre-booking Social Native - tool for finding brand campaigns Poshmark, Depop, Let Go or Offer Up apps for selling things Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com Cover Art for this podcast was created by Kate Hardy www.katetessera.com

Brian Gardner has been a performer (drummer-singer-songwriter) for over 50 years. He is an award-winning artist and journalist.  He is the author of a children's Christmas story, a science-fiction novelette and his first book on social issues: Plan for America and the World. The purpose of this book is to educate, motivate and activate people in this country and this world in taking actions to preserve freedom and liberty. To learn more, please visit: planforamericaandtheworld.com.

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel talk with special guest Kate Hardy. Kate is a Cleveland based Designer and founder of Hand Lettered Old Shit. They learn more about Kate's creative journey, and dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome. Mentioned in episode: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com Cover Art for this podcast was created by Kate Hardy www.katetessera.com

Susan Johnson is the author of Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping: A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey. Susan graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susie's true passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. She is an accomplished inspirational speaker and guest blogger for BP Hope Magazine. She received the award for Best Blogger in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine. Susan's writing also appears in ”The Catholic Exchange" and “The Kingdom Revelator Magazine. ”Her writing has also appeared in “Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine.” Susan co-leads a mental health group at her church and currently works with special education students as an Instructional Assistant for a school district in Nevada. Susan will be speaking at TEDX Tenaya Paseo Sept. 19th in Las Vegas. She enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, yoga, spending time with her Goddaughter, and trips to Cancun. Susan is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. She now makes her home in fabulous Las Vegas with her husband, Gary, and Siberian cat, Angel-Ann. Visit her at sjohnsonauthor.com.

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel, discuss where they draw inspiration from/who they draw inspiration from, along with their current quarantine projects. Mentioned in episode: Alexsey Reyes - colorful portraits https://alxesey.com Stranger Things - Netflix original I Am Not Okay With This - Netflix original Samuel Elkins - commercial, neutral tones http://samuelelkins.co Emily Soto - NYC Based, fashion http://www.emilysoto.com Casie Wendl - LA Based, versatile http://casiewndl.com Elizabeth Weinberg - Portrait Lifestyle, Natural Lighting https://www.elizabethweinberg.com Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel discuss the state of the Cleveland creative community, the importance of personal projects, and their first week of Ohio quarantine. Mentioned in this episode: Cleveland Scene Article: Ohio Spring Breaker Who Boaster “If I Get Corona, I Get Corona” Apologizes by Vince Grzegorek Architectural Digest Never too Small Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com

Cynthia Lee De Boer’s career as an author, inspirational speaker, and disability advocate is fueled by her medical challenges, relationships, and work experiences. Her first book Me, Myself and Eye: The Realities of Living With a Prosthetic Eye has been widely received as an honest and much-needed resource. Cynthia is currently working with the NFB (National Federation of the Blind) to donate a portion of the proceeds from her book sales to them. Her second book Freedom From Depression, No Matter What Your Disability May Be, was developed from her speaking engagements and is a comprehensive guide designed to help the reader implement the changes necessary to create a happier life.  Cynthia believes having a disability does not make you less of a person; it makes you more of a human being! Cynthia’s latest work is a children’s book titled, Jimmy’s Magic Turtle. This wonderfully illustrated two-line rhyme story was written to celebrate children who imagine “What if…” A portion of the proceeds from this book is being donated to The Marfan Foundation to honor the very short life of her nephew, Jimmy. Through all her work, Cynthia’s mission is to help people change their perspectives on disabilities and depression by speaking about her life lessons and thereby letting others know they are not alone! To learn more about Cynthia Lee De Boer and her work, please visit cynthialdeboer.com or email her at c.deboerauthorspeaker@gmail.com.

Wayne Turmel (Tur-MEL as in melon) has led what the police refer to as a checkered past. He's been a professional standup comic, a car salesman, a successful business consultant and trainer and now writes fiction to save what's left of his sanity. He's the author of 12 books, mostly around business communication, but his latest historical novel, Acre's Orphans, the award-winning sequel to Acre's Bastard, is available now. His newest book, Johnny Lycan and the Anubis Disk is coming out in November from Black Rose Writing. Wayne is originally from a small town in Canada but lives and writes in Las Vegas. To learn more about Wayne Turmel and his work, please visit WayneTurmel.com and his Amazon Author Page at amzn.com/e/B00J5PGNWU.

Terrie Christine is an internationally recognized Intuitive Energy Healer; Psychic Medium; TV Personality; radio and podcast featured expert; and author of The Secret Power of You: A Guide to Mastering Your Inner Greatness, which is endorsed by Don Miguel Ruiz, author of the New York Times best-seller The Four Agreements. For over a decade as a practicing Intuitive Energy Healer, Terrie has helped thousands like you access clarity, results, understanding, and a sense of peace and freedom. Through her work, she helps you clear away your stories and fears that are wrapped around old energetic blocks which hold you back and often contribute to emotional and physical chronic pain. Within a matter of seconds, Terrie Christine can uncover the history of the experiences you faced which led to the creation of your limiting beliefs. To learn more about Terrie Christine and her work, please visit terriechristine.com/work-with-me, or for her book, go to amzn.com/1543922759.

In this episode, Lindsey and Daniel, the creators of Creatively Speaking, introduce themselves and how Creatively Speaking came to be aka their Origin Story. Learn more about Creatively Speaking and our current events here! Music for this podcast was created by Nikki Kubik nikki.kubik@gmail.com

Kathlyn Heim was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California and currently resides in Santa Clarita.  She is the mother of two young adults, Sean, 23 and Kayla, 21. Kathlyn is a former Los Angeles Police Officer (10 years), a Registered Nurse, health and wellness coach, and keynote speaker. Her nursing experience is in the Emergency Department and as an educator in the care management department for large health plans and medical groups. She is certified in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Pain Management, Genetics, Genomics, and Genethics End-of-life nursing consortium, and loves all things creative, singing, music, painting, cooking, and writing. Kathlyn wrote her first book, The Rule Of Nines, in one day after a dream directing her to write it.  The concept of her book was familiar to her as she used the method in her trainings with success. The Rule Of Nines was published and released on January 7, 2020 by Morgan James Publishing.  She has a second book, Dating in a Fast Food World: The Girlfriend's Guide to Internet Dating, She Says, He Says, coming soon! Kathlyn loves talking with people and delving into their lives.  It is her life purpose to make a positive impact on the lives of others.  She is excited to announce that she will be hosting a radio show and podcast to begin in the next couple of months on transformation radio. To learn more about Kathlyn Heim and her work, please feel free to check out her website at loveyouliveyou.com.

Lynda D. Brown has been writing and publishing since 2010. She enjoys writing both fiction and non fiction. Lynda is happily retired now and can devote all of her time to creating. She hosts a podcast, Breaking News: The Brown Report where she discusses breaking news topics and how they affect her and her community. The Breaking News Podcastis available on Spotify, Anchor.FM, Google, iTunes, etc. To learn more about Lynda D. Brown and her work, please visit facebook.com/breakingnewsthebrownreport.

Taraleigh Weathers is the author of HOW TO ROCK YOUR LIFE. She lives in Burlington, VT with her hubby Dan. She’s also the founder of ROCKING LIFE online, helping you “tune into your better self”. This is a creative experience network for live music fans who want to rock their minds, bodies and souls. This lifestyle community also serves as a support system focusing on health, vitality and of course fun. Taraleigh’s latest COSMIC AF retreat was a huge success in September 2018. This reoccurring mystical weekend at THIS WONDERFUL PLACE (owned by Taraleigh & Dan) in Morrisville, VT includes yoga, dancing, essential oils and healing methods of all kinds. And not to be missed is the upcoming ROCKING LIFE RETREAT in Costa Rica (March 2020) specifically for live music fans looking for an out of this world local musical experience. During her 4th installment of Pura Vida, you can expect to meet & be treated to music by local musicians, dancing at local CR shows, secret waterfalls, bonfires and of course sunsets. Finally, if you are looking for an opportunity to unleash your creative potential, join Taraleigh with her longtime friend Ryan Montbleau for their next installment of the SONGWRITER’S RETREAT where you learn from one of the best in the biz! Spots are very limited, and get ready for one-on-ones with Ryan, workshops, a Tom Petty tribute show, and a final showcase to show off your work. To learn more about Taraleigh and her work, please visit rockinglife.com & thiswonderfulplace.com.

Michael Zimecki is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based attorney-author.  Born in inner-city Detroit, Michael worked as a steelworker, advertising copywriter, medical editor, and college teacher before practicing law.  He is the author of a novel, Death Sentences, published by Crime Wave Press, and a novella, The History of My Final Illness, which appeared in Eclectica Magazine.  Michael’s nonfiction work has appeared in Harper’s Magazine, College English, and The National Law Journal, among other publications. He recently published a flash nonfiction piece for Cleaver Magazine on climate change called “How to Boil a Child,” and a longer essay, “Monumental Evil,” for Another Chicago Magazine.  It’s about the Confederate memorial in Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery, where his maternal great-great grandfather, a Confederate prisoner of war, is buried. Michael lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Susan. To learn more about Michael Zimecki and His work, please visit crimewavepress.com/authors/michael_zimecki.php.

Danielle Daily is a TEDx Speaker, Author, Anthropologist, and the Host of The Suddenly Single Show? podcast?. Her uncommon mixture of infectious enthusiasm, unconventional ideas, and spectacular smile? ?has made this pint-sized lady a popular inspiration to a global audience of podcasters ?and trail-blazing entrepreneurs. Her memoir, Dear Self, I Love You! Keep Going! ?(available on Amazon) ?reveals the raw pain of ?divorce, the beauty of an unexpected love, and the power of being okay with things not being okay. Danielle embodies what it means to learn to dance in the rain.? ?Born an introvert and later developing significant social anxiety, Danielle has worked ?relentlessly? to overcome her nature and instead boldly push herself out into the wider world to connect with ?other exquisitely flawed humans like her. ?A? seasoned and inspiring? guest on podcasts ?from ?around the world, she has also spoken on stages from DC to Denver as well as appearing on network? television ?programs? such as ABC's Good Morning Washington. Her current project, The Suddenly SIngle Show podcast?,? ?gives voice to the feelings of tragedy and triumph that accompany the loss of a relationship to divorce, death, or just good old-fashioned gettin’ dumped.? When Danielle ?isn't recording an interview, she can usually be found writing an article for a magazine or sweating out the crazy at hot yoga. Personal quirks include ?a love of beets, the inability to ?focus on anything else when confronted with free-range nose hairs? on a first date?, and occasionally?, going to YouTube to seek out a Rick-roll. To learn more about Danielle Daily and her work, please visit SuddenlySingleShow.com or purchase her book at amzn.com/B01MZ3BNE4.

Joe Van Rhyn is a writer, who currently has four books available on Amazon.com with another due out in mid-2020. Joe was born and grew up in Wisconsin. In high school and college, he did a lot of theatre carrying the leads in over a dozen plays and musicals, including the Prince in Cinderella, Pish Tosh in The Mikado, and the villain, Cassius Carstairs in An Old-fashioned Melodrama. Joe always thought that he would one day write a Broadway play. It seemed business and raising children always took priority. The play never got written but he’s been happily married for 59 years, has three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Joe has had a successful business career. He’s a commercial artist, owned a silk-screening company in Wisconsin and established an advertising specialty distributorship when he moved to Las Vegas in 1978. Joe retired in 2014 at the spry age of 74 with the idea of writing “a book.” Without thinking too much of what that might entail, or unsure if he could actually sit down and do it, Joe embarked on this life-changing journey. Writing and producing these four books have been the most satisfying thing Joe’s ever accomplished in his life.  He’s become an author and has joined the ranks of that select group. Joe doesn’t profess to be in the same league as the greats, like Hemingway or Austin, but the thirst and struggle to write a compelling story is the same. When he set out to write that first book, Joe had two things in mind. It had to be set in a small Wisconsin resort town like the one where he grew up, and the characters would be similar to, or composites of, actual people he grew up with. Joe thought if he could capture that small-town flavour, he’d have a book people would enjoy reading. To learn more about Joe Van Rhyn and his work, please visit joevanrhyn.com.

WolfO’Rourc had delusions of protecting extraterrestrial lifeforms for MIB before he looked into a neuralyzer without shades. Now he mines his implanted memories of centuries in cybersecurity, politics, and finance to create stories pitting quirky characters with high-tech gadgets against evil villains with vile weapons. Wolf’s Zazztra series follows a Vegas casino host turned superheroine through the sordid underbelly of crime at home and abroad. His Cyber series explores the secret world of bits and bytes through the eyes of a pink-haired hacktress. As an adjunct to the Cyber series he’s started a blog and vlog about Inspirational Women in Tech. Wolf’s technothrillers reflect the 23 places he has lived and studied the polyglot people that populate his fiction. At least he has occasional flashbacks about them. Wolf started out writing for technical trade publications and small newspapers and has spent many years in Los Angeles and Berlin immersed in their music and movie scenes. In real life, he frequents the Henderson Writers Group, the Romance Writers of America, Sin City Writers Group, and the Las Vegas Screenwriters Group. To learn more about Wolf O’Rourc and his work, please visit www.Cyberspiracy.com, or follow him @WolfORourc on social media.

Andrew Henderson is the founder of Nomad Capitalist, a citizen of the world, has invested on four continents, banked in 14 different countries, holds multiple citizenships, and believes everyone has the right to break through society's rules to "go where they're treated best". To learn more about Andrew Henderson and his work, please visit nomadcapitalist.com.

Bob Van Laerhoven is a full time Belgian/Flemish novelist who published (traditionally) more than 40 books in Holland and Belgium. In Belgium, Bob was a four-time finalist of the ‘Hercule Poirot Prize for Best Mystery Novel of the Year’ with the novels ‘Djinn’, ‘The Finger of God’, ‘Return to Hiroshima’, and ‘The Firehand Files’. In 2007, he became the winner of the Hercule Poirot Prize with ‘Baudelaire's Revenge’, which also won the USA Best Book Award 2014 in the category ‘mystery/suspense’. "Baudelaire's Revenge" is also published in French and in Russian. Bob’s collection of short stories ‘Dangerous Obsessions’, first published in the USA in 2015, was chosen as the ‘best short story collection of 2015’ by the San Diego Book Review. The collection has been translated into Italian, (Brazilian) Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.  ‘Return to Hiroshima’, his second crime novel in English, was published in May 2018 by Crime Wave Press (Hong Kong). The British quality review blog Murder, Mayhem & More has chosen ‘Return to Hiroshima’ as one of the ten best international crime novels of 2018. MMM reviews around 200 novels annually by international authors. Also in 2018, the Anaphora Literary Press published ‘Heart Fever’, his second collection of short stories. ‘Heart Fever’ was one of the five finalists of the American Silver Falchion Award. Bob was the only non-American finalist. The collection has been translated into Italian and Spanish. A German translation is currently in production. To learn more about Bob Van Laerhoven and his work, please visit bobvanlaerhoven.be/en.

Author, Chris Roy has been incarcerated for 20 years, since he was 18. He’s on High Risk for 2 escapes, serving a life sentence in maximum security at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. Chris has written 8 books and has several short stories published online. He’s a published tattoo artist in Rise Tattoo Magazine & ATC Tattoo Books and teaches boxing to knuckleheads in his spare time. To learn more about Chris Roy and his work, find him on Twitter @ChrisRoyCrime.

Author, C R Richards grew up in the Rocky Mountain states where she developed a love of the outdoors, good food and dogs (of course!). Her grandmother used to tell her stories about gnomes and fairies when she was a little girl. Her tales fed C R’s love of Fantasy. She thinks, however, it was the experiences she had visiting the old mining towns in the foothills of the Rockies that ignited her passion for ghost stories. C R brings these two genres together in her Dark Fantasy stories. To learn more about C R Richards and her work, please visit crrichards.com.

Peter Mehit is a writer and musician who uses those skills to assist others in launching and growing businesses. To learn more about Peter Mehit and his work, please follow him on Instagram @petermehit.

Mindy Tarquini grew up convinced that there are other worlds just one giant step to the left of where she’s standing. Author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Hindsight (SparkPress 2016), The Infinite Now (SparkPress 2017), and Deepest Blue (SparkPress 2018), Tarquini’s writing has been featured in Writer’s Digest, BookPage, Hypable, and other venues. An associate editor on the Lascaux Review and a member of the Perley Station Writers Colony, Tarquini is a second-generation Italian American who believes words have power. She plies hers to the best of her ability from an enchanted tower a giant step left in the great Southwest. To learn more about Mindy Tarquini and her work, please visit mindytarquini.com. If you're in Arizona, she’ll be participating in the Tucson Book Festival as a panelist, and maybe even as a moderator. And her most up-to-date info can be found on Facebook & Instagram @MindyTarquiniAuthor. She adores meeting readers, online or in-person. Stop by. Say ‘Hello’.

Rachel Archelaus experiences life as a multidimensional being. She has seen and interacted with the nonphysical world since her childhood and continues to have a rich experience of different beings, star systems, and energies. She is the founder of the Intuitive Art Academy which teaches people how to have a two-way conversation with their Higher Selves in an easy, creative way. The Certified Intuitive Artist program helps healers, therapists, and coaches to create a lucrative & impactful business by using Intuitive Art with their clients. Rachel is the co-host of Soulfullpreneur Radio and the host of the Intuitive Art Show. She has interviewed leading spiritual creatives such as Sonia Choquette, Kyle Cease, Robert Sheinfeld, Jim Self and Jonas Elrod. In 2008 she founded Sephyrus Press which publishes poetry and self-help. Intuitive Art: How to Have a Two-Way Conversation with Your Higher Self and Above the Surface, a fairytale for adults are her latest books. To learn more about Rachel Archelaus and her work, please visit intuitiveart.com.

Kim Chadwell is the author of Dripping In Grace and founder of HOLY NATION, a ministry based on Isaiah 58, dedicated to training, education and support for the poor, and speaking against evil pushed upon God's holy people. From orphaned to owned, Kim Chadwell has turned tragedy to triumph showing how everyone, with God’s grace, can grow and live in the fullness of happiness. Kim is a teacher on prayer and listening to God. A teacher of God’s Word, Kim hosts two semester Bible studies each year, writes a popular blog and releases weekly recordings to her many subscribers. Ms. Chadwell and her family reside on a farm in a rural community, enjoying time with their grown children and grandchildren. To learn more about Kim Chadwell and her work, please visit https://www.holynation.world.

John Dissed is a rock and roll singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, CA, who has recorded two full-length political solo albums since 2012. To learn more about John Dissed and his work, please visit JohnDissed.com.

Chanel Walker-Bailey is proud to say that she is a Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Published Author. She shares these things humbly because it still wows her even when she hears herself repeat these accolades. It wasn't all that long ago that Chanel questioned her purpose and self-worth. She shares this UN-Apologetically and free from embarrassment. Professionally, Chanel has over 20 years of experience in the Healthcare Administration industry and is currently completing an advanced degree in Human Services with a concentration in Life Coaching. She founded The RealBoldTruth Ministries L.L.C. several years ago. It started off as a blog almost 6 years ago. An internet radio platform got hold of the blogs and invited Chanel to put them on the station. The radio station (Heart Ministry Radio) then launched a Television Arm and RealBoldTruth began to air as a visual weekly show on social media. Shortly thereafter, Chanel was invited to take part in another online internet program called "Straight Talk for Women Only" hosted by Victory Christian Fellowship in New Castle DE. Concurrently she became inspired to write a very unique tale about the presence of Angels. In 2017, Chanel authored Angels, The Discovery which is her first published novel.  She has also been called to speak about several venues and last year was the Key Note Speaker at a Major Healthcare Organization's event during their winter educational conference. The journey has been surreal and when she thinks about the beginnings she never thought some of the things she’s been blessed to do could ever be possible. This is just the beginning. To learn more about Chanel Walker-Bailey and her work, please visit chanelwalkerbailey.com.

Kory Livingstone, Juno Award nominee, composer, educator, pianist & vocalist was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities and home to the Bluejays, Leafs, and Raptors. In his teens he discovered the great jazz innovators Thelonious Monk, Bill Evan; the rhythm of James Brown and the genius of Bach, Beethoven and Arnold  Schoenburg. These were who helped Kory make music his calling in life. "My first professional job as as musician was playing organ in an R&B band at a birthday party. We made two bucks each, which seemed a lot of money at the time. Man, it was a blast!” In Kory’s early career as a pro, he sang and played piano in the piano bars that accented just about every hotel and club in Toronto. This was where he learned the music business; performing 6 nights a week, in an environment of thick cigarette smoke and booze. As an entrepreneur, Kory founded the Toronto High School for the Performing - an independent school where students combined the study of academics and the performing arts. Graduates include Keanu Reeves (Matrix) Cree Summer Francks (Different World) and Karen Fox the youngest person ever to be accepted into Sarah Lawrence University. Recently Kory has returned to York University to realize his life-long dream of becoming fully bilingual in French. He also enrolled in an advanced composition course as well. His goal in this regard is to have access to the wealth of musicians, singers, choirs, and arrangers on campus, to experiment with in his compositions. He also expects to pick up additional tricks of the trade to add to his personal arsenal of composing skills. "Now is the time to start working on your goals because "The time will never be right.”" To learn more about Kory Livingstone and his work, please visit korylivingstone.com or email kory@korylivngstone.com.

Joan Lubar was born and raised in Washington, DC. She went to Smith College and George Washington University, majoring in American Thought & Civilization. Joan has lived in Germany, Brazil, Ohio and now outside of Portland, OR. She gave up the corporate world and went into business for herself over 32 years ago as a Shaklee Distributor with a passion to help others live healthier lives.  From that, she expanded her interest in a holistic approach to life, including sharing ideas of movement and spirituality along with our nutritional choices. And now, at 77, life is fun and exciting and Joan is known as the Sassy Sage! She finished her book, Rock & Roll at Any Age, A rebellious look at life, health and spiritual wisdom from the Sassy Sage, in 2017 and began to do more speaking about healthy minds and bodies.  One of her favorite talks is on mastering your mind. She is always learning more and working on personal growth. After all, life is a journey, not a destination! Joan has been a CPA, dance instructor and is a certified nutritional advisor and entrepreneur today. Her book is both a life journey and step by step help for others. To learn more about Joan Lubar and her work, go to Amazon.com and search for Joan Lubar, connect with her directly for questions or invitations to speak at joan@joanlubar.com, visit joanlubar.com for more ideas on staying healthy.

Angela’s insatiable appetite for literature has always been a way for her to escape reality and imagine different lives for herself. She says the dream of writing an inspiring novel that might encourage women to make peace with their past and live in the moment saw her through one of the most profound experiences of her life: co-authoring 'Iris & Lily' with her sister Julie.” Julie started writing at 12 years old, keeping a journal to record the thoughts and feelings that always seemed to be gushing out of her - from her frustrations with being at the bottom of the hierarchy in her large and overbearing family to the confusion and exhilarating experience of first love. Not only has co-authoring "Iris & Lily" with her sister Angela given her a hearty outlet for her passion for writing, but Julie says that sharing her story has also given meaning to her own pain and challenges. In addition to being co-author of the Iris & Lily novel series, Julie is the vocalist on the "Songs of Iris & Lily" music CD. To learn more about Angela and Julie Scipioni and their work, please follow @irisandlilythenovel on Facebook & Instagram, and @irisandlily on Twitter.

Stephen Murray was born in England and raised in different countries throughout Southern Africa. Upon completion of his education, he returned to England before moving to California in 1976. He has traveled extensively throughout the world visiting all continents. Stephen owns a computer software company. Apart from traveling and writing, he enjoys theatre, concerts, music, reading and current affairs. Stephen is the author of four published novels – the award winning Chapel of Eternal Love: Wedding Stories from Las Vegas; the sequel Return to the Chapel of Eternal Love: Marriage Stories from Las Vegas; a cozy murder mystery titled, Murder Aboard the Queen Elizabeth II and the recently released crime fiction, Discreetly Yours. He makes his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has lived since May 2003. To learn more about Stephen Murray and his work, please visit authorstephenmurray.com.

Author, Publisher, Online Host, & Podcaster, Lynda Brown of L.D.B. Enterprises & One Nation Network TV is an author of several published books, founder and publisher at Spoken Word Press Publishing since 2010, an online host and producer of One Universal Production since 2018, and weekly host of her second podcast, Sunday Brunch, since 2018. To learn more about Lynda D. Brown and her work, please visit onenationnetworktv.com, and her Author pages at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & Audible.

Edward Rodriguez is on a quest to collect 10 Million Smiles. From donning a rabbit costume to walking from Florida to New York in 277 days, Edward will go to any length to reach his smile quota. Edward has learned that: "Life is filled with challenges and they will always continue but, when passion is ignited, all obstacles can be conquered.” He learned to see every problem as a gift, wrapped in valuable lessons and experiences to be shared. Some of Edward’s events to share happiness have been: “Happiness in the Park” where he set the unofficial world record for the most people smiling and waving simultaneously. The Miami Dolphins hosted the first Smile and Wave America Day at Sun Life Stadium, during a live Miami Dolphins NFL football game. Edward is on a mission to help America smile again, and nothing will stop him. To learn more about Edward Rodriguez and his work, please visit TheSmileAndWaveProject.com.

As an artist, Reygn is a singer songwriter that crosses all boundaries of music.  She prides herself in being a versatile artist and producer. She has worked with many top veteran producers and artists as a singer and songwriter. As an artist, Reygn has traveled the world singing various types of music. From Hip Hop with KRS One to Doo Wop with the Platters and a lot in between she feels it all. As well as performing she is also a playwright and TV producer of a children’s show called “Meet Me At The Wave” that is a reoccurring weekly series on television on BRIC TV in Brooklyn.  She is the owner of Sound Through Music, a children’s educational entertainment company. In the words of the producer Patrick Adams, Reygn is an old soul that seems to have experienced it all. Her versatility is what makes her different and her talent is what identifies her as artist. To learn more about Alicia “Reygn” Patterson and her work, please visit soundthroughmusic.com.

Born In 1982, a native to Lorain Ohio, Melisa grew up living with her grandparents Frances and James Lasure. She attended Clearview High School as well as Lorain County J.V.S. While in J.V.S she attended the Culinary Arts program graduating in 2001. In 2003, she welcomed the addition of her daughter Chyenne. Who inspired her to start to put her dreams to paper. A story she wrote after her daughter's birth, although not published, became the stepping stone to everything else she would eventually write. In 2011 near tragedy struck as Melisa's health began to decline. By summer of 2011, she would need to use a cane to get around. Suffering a stroke she required a craniotomy where she suffered her second stroke. Leaving her with a partial impairment of her speech, and weakness on her right side. After surgery, she would need to learn not only to walk again but speak as well as recognize the alphabet. Two years later in the fall of 2012 after a divorce, she would meet the man who would push her not only to fight to regain her physical strength but to put her creative mind to work. No longer allowing her to dwell on what she could no longer do but what she could. In December of 2013, they would marry. With determination, Melisa would walk down the aisle without the need of a cane. In 2016, she would see her dream come true. With her daughter as her editor "Of Lite and Darke" was born. To learn more about Melisa Ruscsak and her work, please visit her Amazon author page, amazon.com/M.L.-Ruscsak/e/B06XD829TJ?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_taft_p1_i0.

Jay Sooknanan, a loving and giving human being, supports people and communities in health and wellness, wellness practices and financial freedom. Jay is a health and wellness guru, certified nutritional therapist, integrative wellness and life coach, and personal trainer. He is also a public speaker and author. Jay worked with monks for four years and highly believes in meditation practices.  He is here to serve the world and help push us towards world peace. It all begins inside of us and is expressed by the energy we spread around us. To learn more about Jay Sooknanan and his work, please visit bodymindandsoulbms.com, search for Jay Sooknanan on Amazon, and connect on FB @BodyMindSoulBMS or IG @BodyMindandSoulBMS.

Lynn Breedlove is a writer and performer, who writes in various formats for his own performance. To learn more about Lynn Breedlove and his work, please visit lynnbreedlove.com.

Actor, Paul Cram comes from a big Midwestern family and has been acting professionally for almost 2 decades. He acts in commercials locally in the Twin Cities area, but the bulk of his work is in movies. Paul got his start in indie films and has slowly been booking roles in larger movies. Such as "Wilson" with Woody Harrelson. And most recently with Chris Kattan in "The Soviet Sleep Experiment." To learn more, about Paul Cram and his work, please visit PaulCramActor.com.

You may know her as The Soul Shifter, The Scatter Brained Genius' Coach, The P.U.SH. Strategist. Marilyn Elizabeth “M.E.” is a Kingdom Kid, with a love for business (the marketplace) and marketing, and this perfect combination that allows her to be a blessing to the people in many ways. She was awarded The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service under President Barak Hussein Obama,  this honor was coupled with the Certificate of Congressional Recognition signed by Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis. Dr. Porter is not only a 12 time Bestselling author - one of which includes her own life story "The Pieces of ME (And YOU): An Autobiographical Journal" - she is also a Bestselling Publisher and a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. M.E. Porter is also the founder and pastor of The Pink Pulpit Crusade International - an evangelistic organization with a great mission of spreading God's love throughout the entire world. The PPIC also is committed to Bible teaching and ministry training for women globally. Phenomenal Child of God. A Phenomenal Mother. A Phenomenal Friend. A Phenomenal Business Woman. A Phenomenal Preacher of the Gospel. A Phenomenal Author and Publisher. A Phenomenal Wife (husband not accounted for yet). A Phenomenal Life, Business and Personal Development Coach and Consultant. A Phenomenal Mentor. To learn more, about Marilyn Elizabeth Porter, and her work, please visit thescatterbrainedgenius.com. You may also join her Facebook groups: facebook.com/groups/ppcithegathering (women only) or facebook.com/groups/themerportermission (open to all).

Wilnona Marie and Jade Dee, also known as The And I Thought ladies are authors, playwrights, founders of 2 magazines, and producers of the only reality TV show about indie writers, “Just Writin’ Life” aired on television and also available on Amazon Prime Video. To learn more, about Wilnona Marie & Jade Dee, The And I Thought Ladies and their work, please visit andwethought.com.

Antonia Willims is a 2x published author of Answers from God and Call on Me, and a spoken word artist whose awards include SCLC youth speak out contest 1st place,  Hank Stewart foundation 1st place 2017 & 2nd place 2019, Omega psi phi tau chapter talent search 1st place, Awesome girl award honoree, Youth empowerment and excellence award. Antonia has also performed at the City of Atlanta back to school bash, Kwanzaa and Juneteenth events, Ben Hill Jazz Fest, Gallery 992/women unplugged event, the Apex Museum, book signings and More than music ATL concert. To learn more, about Antonia Williams and her work, connect with her on Facebook and purchase her books, Answers from God and Call on Me from Amazon.

Bob Lancer has been on the spiritual path for over 4 decades. He teaches individuals how to live authentically, in the joy of fully exercising their gifts and talents and experience the full, abundant support of the universe in all areas of life.  To learn more, about Bob Lancer and his work, please visit boblancer.com. And for Creative Coaching, visit lovethemethod.com.

Jamell Crouthers is a poet, author, blogger and podcaster who has taken on the journey of trying to change the world, one book at a time. His books are in poetry prose format dealing with societal issues. His podcasts consist of world issues. His blogs are motivational and inspirational in accomplishing your goals, and he also discusses his books from time to time. To learn more about Jamell Crouthers and his work, please visit aquarianmind.info, and subscribe to his Podcast: The Aquarianmind Podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes or Stitcher.