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To learn more about Victoria, about her "musitations," and about her mentoring programs and Maui retreats, click the link below for all her informationhttps://linktr.ee/calmmindopenheartVictoria channels a blend of soul guidance and sacred music into unique "musitations" that bring peace, bliss and self-love. She is a UCLA-trained, IMTA-certified professional mindfulness teacher specializing in mindful habit change mentoring. Her clients find freedom from their anxiety and burnout so they can enjoy their lives again.

To learn more about Whitney and her work and to peruse her online studio, visit https://whitneyfreyastudio.comHer book, Rise Above, Free Your Mind One Brush Stroke at a Time is now available at amazon.com Whitney Freya provides practical tools and practices that help people learn to live as a Life Artist and free their minds from beliefs about limitations and scarcity so that they can create more in their lives that light them up from the inside out.

To learn more about Rissa and her work, visithttps://www.teaandsmoke.comhttps://www.instagram.com/teaandsmoke_byrissa/?hl=enRissa's journey to becoming one of the most unique diviners working today began in childhood. Finding and interpreting symbols in art fascinated her. And her curiosity developed not only into a natural gift of discernment, but a warm, genuine mission to use her talents for others.No one else working in the divination space in the world offers Rissa's vision in randomized divination combined with her artistic talent. Each seeker in tea or smoke gets an original piece of art from their reading to help reveal the patterns in chaos.She was educated at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and Western Kentucky University. Always a storyteller, she has worked at five publications (she's currently the Senior Editor of a national magazine) and has combined spiritual, artistic, and cultural exploration into her work as a professional dancer, poetess, playwright, commercial photographer, and historic tour guide. She regularly presents talks online and in-person in the Mid-Atlantic region.Rissa offers compassionate support to her clients, leaving seekers more confident and ready to find opportunities in the creative spaces of their world. She's not out to spook or scare you – she wants to help you interpret and deal with the results of the leaves and the smoke.In this age of uncertainty, we all yearn for answers and a clear path. Rissa's knowledge of the esoteric helps cast light into the shadows.

Angie Hooper is the founder of Happy at Law and creator of The Forgiveness Path and the Happy at Life HABIT. She shows her clients how to break free from being stuck in a "grudge loop" through the step-by-step process of forgiveness. She teaches executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and leaders how to find their confidence, break free from the "suck it up buttercup" burnout cycle, and burnout-proof their businesses and careers.Angie is a founding contributor to the Onest Network. Her show, The Leadership HABIT can be found on the Onest Network, streaming on Roku and Fire TV. She graduated from SMU Dedman School of Law and the UTA honors program, licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and Texas, and is a Certified Professional Coach, a COR.E Performance Dynamics Specialist, and an ICF-certified coach. https://angiehooper.com/apply to book a free intro coaching call to see if it's a fit to work with Angiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-hooper-jd-cpc/https://www.pinterest.com/angiehoopercoaching/https://www.instagram.com/angiehoopercoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/angiehoopercoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/happyatlife/

Jennifer McKinney-MiserHerbal Practitioner at H20asisJennifer.c.mckinney@gmail.com314-313-0768

To learn more about Jo Anna and her journey and her work, visithttps://www.joannadane.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joannadane1https://www.facebook.com/joannadanerothman

To learn more about Maria and her work, visithttps://www.mariaverdeschi.comTo learn more about Maria's book, There Is No Death, Only Life, visithttps://www.mariaverdeschi.com/no-death-only-lifehttps://www.facebook.com/mariaverdeschihttps://twitter.com/MVerdeschihttps://www.instagram.com/mariaverdeschihttps://www.tiktok.com/@mariaverdeschihttps://www.mariaverdeschi.com/podcastMaria Verdeschi is a highly regarded Psychic/Medium, Speaker, Teacher and Coach with clients all over the world. At age four when living on Long Island, she started picking up on spirit, and she has been working in the field for well over a decade.Maria is known for her accuracy and detailed information from spirit and delivering the messages with kindness and compassion. Many simply state, “She is the real deal.” From the minute you step into a reading with Maria, she will make you feel relaxed and at ease. Maria explains to you how to be a good sitter. She will tell you about her process in giving a reading and includes examples.Maria is also the best-selling author of There Is No Death, Only Life, with a foreword written by Celebrity Medium Thomas John, and Maria is one of the authors in the best selling book The Last Breath.Maria has a podcast Hello From The Other Side, and is on Blog Talk Radio with her show Reading The Signs.Maria teaches classes on Mediumship, Connecting with Your Loved Ones in Spirit, and Meditation and Manifesting. Maria also has a coaching and mentoring program.Maria has mentored and done many events with Celebrity Medium Thomas John, and mentoring and classes with Andy Byng.Maria is compassionate about people understanding the simple truth of “There is no death, only life” It's “ Until We Meet Again .”

To connect with Michael and to learn more about Casa Galactica, visitwww.casagalactica.comTo learn more about their 10-Day Ayahuasca Healing & Evolution Retreats, visitwww.casagalactica.com/ayahuasca-retreats-pisac-peruMichael Thornhill, is co-founder of Casa Galactica in Peru. Michael is a trauma-informed plant spirit healer, professional channel and non-dual teacher. Recovering from addiction, trauma and abuse have been a big part of Michael's own healing journey. He now dedicates his life to helping others heal themselves.Casa Galactica offer Ayahuasca Healing and Evolution Retreats, online private sessions and group programs for dedicated inner-truth seekers and multidimensional healers.

You can find out more about Francesca and her work on her websitehttps://www.priestessfrancesca.comExclusive for listeners:Use code "Candle Flame" in the website chat function to receive a sacred sexuality practice from Priestess Francesca's personal collection.

To learn more about Alisha and her work, visithttps://www.cosmicg8way.comhttps://www.newearthchildren.orgFrom a young age Alisha was very in tune with her healing and psychic abilities. 20 years ago she started formal studies to develop her intuitive and healing gifts. Over the years Alisha trained in all forms of esoteric and energy techniques (Psychic Mediumship, Trance/Channelling, Energy Healing, Past Life Regression, Reiki, Quantum Healing & many more.)Alisha is also a qualified Holistic Living Counsellor. Since graduating she set up her own practice and have assisted hundreds of clients towards their path of self-mastery.Over the years of travels, studies and working one-on-one with her clients, Alisha formulated her own Energy Alignment techniques which assist with the relief of things like anxiety, depression, fears & phobias, trauma, past life blockages, direction & purpose, physical ailments and much more.Her work now specialises in Energy work to assist people on their own Spiritual Awakening process and Ascension journey.In particular ~ part of her work is specialised to Divine Partnership connections and the children which can come through this Union - Divine Birth as known throughout history, what she calls the ‘ancient way' returning in various different ways.Alisha is very passionate about supporting people to their own Personal Mastery and becoming more in alignment with their soul's purpose which assists transitioning humanity towards a better future.

To learn more about Dr. Rogers and her work, visithttps://korumindfulness.org/about/teamTo learn more about Koru Mindfulness, visithttps://korumindfulness.orgTo learn more about her books, visithttps://korumindfulness.org/the-mindful-twenty-something-life-skills-to-handle-stress-everything-else/https://korumindfulness.org/about-the-book/

To learn more about Dave and Carla, visithttps://thegiftofpastlives.comTo learn more about their four books, visithttps://thegiftofpastlives.com/booksDave and Carla are like-minded souls. They have been close friends since 1998. The two have a spiritual kinship that has taken them through 29 past lives together.The story they tell in The Gift of Past Lives with Mother, Isabella, God and Elizabeth aims to liberate people from the traps of conceit, jealousy and selfishness and choose love in all actions.David BettenhausenDr. Dave serves as the vice president of medical affairs at a small Midwestern hospital. Whether he is at the hospital or his private practice, he daily coaches his patients about their well-being mentally, physically and spiritually. He believes in a holistic approach to life and regularly lectures and conducts discussions with groups of patients and physicians on healthcare. He has a personal interest in the stages of grief with death, dying and spirituality. Before he entered medical school, Dave practiced as a registered nurse for ten years.After years in private practice as a physician in Ohio, Dr. Dave was approaching personal burnout. He had always valued being a positive example to his patients, and as his life became less joyful, he felt he was no longer doing that. He had weight issues, and his life was spiraling downward. Carla, as his office manager and friend was the vessel that carried Dave to meditation and the ultimate healing of himself. Meditation led both of them to an encounter with a set of wise spiritual beings known as Mother, Isabella, God and Elizabeth, which revealed many past lives to Dave and Carla. Through the insights Dave received during meditation, he underwent a personal transformation and regained his sense of self, which led to a weight loss of 116 pounds. He again found his joy in practicing medicine and with his patients.Carla Bogni-KiddCarla Bogni-Kidd has been on a lifelong journey of spirituality, always seeking her purpose and very often serving as a vessel for others' journeys. The theme running through her life has been to help others—that is where she feels the happiest.Carla is quite comfortable speaking with people about their innermost feelings and challenges. Her closest friends have often referred to her as their personal counselor.

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To learn more about John, visithttps://johndavidlatta.comTo learn more about John's book, The Synchronicity Of Love, visithttps://johndavidlatta.com/synchronicityJohn David Latta is a mystic, author, teacher and successful founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar consumer products company. In his first book, The Synchronicity of Love, he shares his extraordinary stories of the radical transformation he underwent when he began to follow the path of the Heart Center with sincerity and earnestness. His stories inspire, uplift, heal, shock, unite, awaken and transform. John also teaches intimate workshops on leadership, healing, transformation, love, synchronicity, wisdom and awakening that unite and expand human experience. He lives with his wife Wendy in Redmond, Washington.

To learn more about Jessica and her life journey, visit Instagram @mytruth.mystoryfacebook @mytruth.mystorytiktok @mytruth.mystoryTo connect with Jessica directlyemail: mytruth.mystory.contact@gmail.com

To learn more about Beth, her life journey, and her work, visithttps://bethbell.meTo learn more about Beth's recently released book, visit Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics: Unraveling the Mind to Unveil IllusionsTo listen to a free reading by Beth of the first 2 chapters of the book, visithttps://bethbell.me/aboutABOUT BETHA rising sales star turned marketing executive, Beth Bell spent more than 16 years leading strategic brand planning and more for the pharmaceutical industry.  But somewhere between C-level meetings and marketplace assessments,Beth began listening more closely to the world around — and within — her.  What she heard led her eventually to ditch her corporate life to pursue her life's purpose of “pollinating the planet with love.”As her inward journey deepened, Beth became known as the “Flower Whisperer” and forged new paths — first as an entrepreneur designing silver jewelry in Bali, then as a radio/TV show host and author.  Additionally, she's a multi-dimensional advisor for CEOs and psychedelic pharmaceutical companies.  Beth currently lives in America with her rescue dog, Lily.

To learn more about Nina and her work, visithttps://www.ninasimons.comTo learn more about Bioneers, visithttps://bioneers.orgTo learn more about her newest book, Nature, Culture, And The Sacred: A Woman Listens For Leadership, visithttps://www.ninasimons.com/writingNina Simons is the co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman's Leadership program. Bioneers is a nonprofit that uses media, convening, and connecting to lift up visionary and practical solutions for many of our most pressing social and ecological challenges, using a whole-system approach. Nina is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about reinventing leadership, restoring the feminine, and co-creating a healthy, peaceful, and equitable world for all. She speaks and teaches internationally at schools, conferences, and festivals, and co-facilitates transformative workshops and retreats for women that share practices for regenerative leadership through relational mindfulness.Throughout her remarkable career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across disciplines, race, class, age, orientation, and more to create conditions for mutual learning and leadership development.  She produces and speaks at large-scale events to work intimately to help small, diverse groups of women leaders knit together to strengthen each other's work pursuing intersectional healing and ecological justice. Nina serves on the Advisory Council for Daughters for Earth and is a member of the Women Donors Network, Confluence Philanthropy, and Edge Funders. 2017, Nina was a recipient of the Goi Peace Award, presented annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward the realization of a peaceful and harmonious world. Past honorees include Bill Gates, James Lovelock, and Deepak Chopra.Her prior work includes President at Seeds of Change, which she helped grow into an emerging national brand in less than five years by using innovative approaches to public relations and community-based marketing. At Odwalla, as Director of Strategic Marketing, she grew consumer loyalty while guiding teams nationwide just after their IPO. Nina studied Theater Arts and Psychology at Cornell University. In addition to writing the first and second editions of Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership (Green Fire Press), Nina co-edited 2010's Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart (Park Street Press), which explores the flourishing, passionate forms of leadership emerging from women on behalf of the earth through the prism of more than 30 essays from successful women leaders.

To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.comTo learn more about Dr. Ron's recently released book, Core Creativity: The Mindful Way To Unlock Your Creative Self, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com/core-creativityRonald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.

To learn more about Dr. Washington and her work, visithttps://www.ellafwashington.comTo learn more about Dr. Washington's new book, The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress On Equity And Inclusion releasing in November 2022, visithttps://www.thenecessaryjourney.comDr. Ella F. Washington is an organizational psychologist and DEI expert with a wealth of experience through her involvement as the Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions, a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, the Co-host of Gallup's Center of Black Voices Cultural Competence Podcast, and the Author of "The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion". Dr. Washington continues to deepen her research pipeline and thought leadership as a Gallup Senior Scientist studying race, strengths and other DEI workplace topics.Dr. Washington's global human capital consulting experience has allowed her to impact clients across a myriad of industries including financial services, sports & entertainment, oil & gas, higher education and government. Previously, Dr. Washington led the Diversity and Inclusion function Gallup as a subject matter expert where she provided insight to clients on issues of inclusion, culture, strategic diversity and engagement. Her research and client work focuses on women in the workplace, barriers to inclusion for diverse groups, and working with organizations to build inclusive cultures. She has conducted inclusiveness audits, developed learning workshops, and facilitates strategic planning sessions with executive leadership teams who have goals of intentionally improving diversity and inclusion. These experiences inspired the 2016 founding of Ellavate Solutions, an integrated DEI strategy firm. Ellavate Solutions provides dynamic diversity and inclusion strategy and training for organizations looking to commit to systematic cultural changes in how they recruit, develop, engage and assess performance. Dr. Washington's in-depth experience in this area stems from both her research on racial and gender disparities in corporate leadership positions as well as her global DEI consulting experience with Fortune 100, government and non-profit organizations.Growing up in Durham, North Carolina with a tight-knit family gave Dr. Washington her roots. She proudly attended Spelman College, a historically Black women's institution in Atlanta which led to her passion for maximizing the success of women and minorities. After earning her PhD in 2014 at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, she moved to Washington, DC where she currently resides. Dr. Washington is passionate about teaching and she truly loves the impact that she is able to make on the lives of future business leaders every day as a professor at Georgetown. Her impact is powerful as she received the Excellence in Teaching Award from Georgetown's MBA Class of 2021.While eagerly anticipating the publication of her first solo book published by the Harvard Business Review titled "The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion", Dr. Washington enjoys being active in her church, giving back to her local community, traveling the world and staying closely connected with loved ones.