Brian Soucier is a family man. A father to four boys and married to his soulmate. A plant-based athlete, entrepreneur, speaker and author who has dedicated his life to service. However, the happiness you see has not always been the case. Brian has suffered from anxiety and depression for most of…
HAVEN / Beat The Street Inc. is a non-profit organization that is designed to assist all categories of people in need ie. homeless families, singles, the impoverished. Focusing on solutions such as rental assistance and subsides, utility assistance (not cable), transportation, emergency shelter, nutritious food, information and referral (INR). We are the last option but often the first solution. Our faith is the reason for our existence Matthew 25:31-38 To remember that we can always do something for a person in need. We never run out of options because there is always a solution. It just may take time to find and/or create. To always seek God for help in our efforts and to treat those we serve as if they were our Lord Himself. We are working toward securing a site to work with people in Ocean and Atlantic County and to develop a shelter system. Ocean County at present has a total of 25 shelter beds with a census of over 500 homeless in need of shelter each and every day. Our hope is to overcome the public sentiment of, Not in my back yard, to a front yard experience in which the homeless are helped visibly, immediately and provided with a safe warm place with a roof and four walls. What We Need We need the cooperation of each locale’s citizenry, its government and its society. Once we establish our community connections the next major need is funding to be cultivated, secured, to create projects that become solutions to the homeless condition of every individual. No more than 12% of donations will be spent on non direct services of those we serve. Thank you for considering us to partner with you to be your homeless advocates and missionaries in Ocean County, Monmouth County and Atlantic County. Help us help the homeless take back their lives. Donations are tax deductible. No more than 10 percent will be used for overhead We are dedicated to helping the Least of our brothers and sisters. in and out of Christ. The bible says we are the salt of the earth what good is it if we lose our saltness? Can we be made salty again. Or are we good for nothing but to be trempled on by men.Matthew 5:13 Awards 2014 Humanitarian Of the Year. Martin Truex JR Foundation HAVEN/BEAT THE STREETS INC. 231 North New Road Absecon New Jersey 08201 www.havenstreets.org www.facebook.com/Havenstreets
Alexandra Elyse Conover Nunzi Founder/Teacher of Baptiste Yoga in Northfield NJ. Our mission at Grace & Glory Yoga is to disrupt business as usual. We are cause for community, developing leaders & elevating the world around us. We believe in the Baptiste Methodology. "I've got something to live for, I've got surplus to give more, and we're all welcome through His door, so I count my blessings." http://www.graceandgloryyoga.com info@graceandgloryyoga.com https://www.instagram.com/graceandgloryyoga https://www.facebook.com/GraceGloryYoga
Carolyn Coburn, along with her daughter Megan, started Spread the Love Foundation after losing Sami Coburn in 2014. Sami was 19 years old when she took her life. A year after her tragic and stunning death, Carolyn and Megan decided it was time to honor Sami's life by promoting character education and raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental illness as well as the warning signs for suicide. It is their goal to end the stigma of mental illness, so that more children can get the treatment they so desperately need, while spreading love, understanding, empathy and compassion in schools. info.spreadthelove@gmail.com www.spreadthelovefoundation.com
My name is Jeanette Suros, I’m 7 Years in Recovery from Anorexia Nervosa. I work as a Co-Leader for Project Heal NJ Chapter, National Advocate Speaker for The National Eating Disorders Association. An Author, A photographer, A Writer for NEDA, Training to be a Yoga Instructor/Therapist for kids through adults. As well as Recovery Yoga. Finishing school for Social Work to be a therapist specializing in Eating Disorders. I have always been a gymnast. We are put in pressure to be what society says we should be. I wanted to fit in more than anything because I know I was different and I didn’t want to be different. My real self was, A child who loved to be in nature and looked at nature as my home. I loved listening to The Beatles and Stevie Nicks. But that is not what was in as a kid in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child because of how hyper I was and couldn’t focus. At five years old I was comparing myself to others. Age 10 I began looking up diets and took my gymnastics from a love to a job. I began over exercising and restricting food. I felt good doing this and told myself to be a better gymnast I had to be thin, to get people to like me I must be thin and have the perfect body because all those other girls have perfect bodies. I would be accepted from friends and family. So, I went full out on these restricting and over exercising behaviors. It wasn’t until I began passing out in high school, being diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. I continued with the behaviors and my weight was what a little child would be that led me to a heart attack at 17. Eating disorders are not about the food and weight it is what we use to cope and numb ourselves. We feel we can’t control what’s happening around us but we can control food and weight. I am here to show others that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am NOT my eating disorder. I told myself that every day as I began my journey really into recovery. We are human, but no matter what happened in the past its time to let it go and we don’t know the future yet, so what we are left with is now. What we do today is what will contribute to how we shape our future. We have the answers deep within us but until we remove what no longer serves us we won’t be able to reach them. With eating disorders our issues only get worse because our bodies are not being taken care of. We miss out on so much and enough is enough. Let’s all stand together and support health bodies, love ourselves for who we are, treat our bodies right so we can enjoy all the great things in life and learn from all the struggles for they make us stronger. Too many lives have been taken from this terrible disease so let’s put an end to eating disorders together. It is amazing and free to be able count the number of years in recovery than the number of calories or the numbers on the scale. There is a light for each darkness and like a lotus flower we too can rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world. This is not saying that following what I am saying will bring you rainbows and sunshine’s every day or that no issues will arise, but what this will help you with, is to keep these words in mind and remember that you are strong enough to get through anything. You are here today and you are here for a reason. You matter and recovery is possible. It is not easy and some days will feel as if it is impossible but if you can remember one word or one sentence to take with you to help get through please do. We all are enough and have an importance in this world, there is only one you and that is powerful. jeanettemarie29@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.marie.100 Instagram: jeanettemarie827
Hi my name Eve Cortes I am 40 years old I was born in Isabela Puerto Rico I am a Divorced mother of 4 children, I am also the owner of an accounting business, a NJ Realtor, & Founder and CEO of Crossroad for Angels, a nonprofit organization for survivors of incest and child sexual abuse. I am a survivor of childhood incest and I am sharing my personal journey to help others that have been through any type of sexual abuse to know that there is hope and healing in breaking their silence and seeking out for help If you would like additional information on different resources that have personally helped me overcome my past, you can reach me on my Facebook page Crossroad for Angels, or my website www.crossroadforangels.com
A very kind and generous young women who loves her family and gives her all. Darnley is a beautiful example of reaping what you sow. She has such a kind and giving heart and is willing to help out anyone in need. Growing up in a strict Haitian household, Darnley Biddle learned at a young age that she wanted more in life and being lazy would get her no where. Today, with two degrees, multiple jobs, as well as a business with her husband, she reflects on her journey, relationships, and what the future may bring. Check Darnley out at Twitter Instagram & Facebook: @heydarnley @royaltagus
Who is G Diesel? Greg Santarsiero is an artist, author and filmmaker. A husband, father and only son. Born in the working-class confines of Scranton, Pennsylvania and raised in Brigantine, New Jersey, Santarsiero was nurtured by two loving parents with a passion for the creative arts, athletics, history and politics. Falling in love with hip-hop music, fashion and training as a young man, Santarsiero turned an obsession with the practice and dedication necessary to becoming a standout ballplayer into a lifelong commitment to the weights—a permanent part of his daily lifestyle since the age of fifteen. Penning multiple feature lengths scripts before moving to short-format prose starting in his late teens while an English Literature major at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, his writing eventually garnered him an underground following under the pseudonym “G Diesel” where he has covered all topics from inspiration, aspiration, spirituality and social justice to the nuts and bolts details of weight training and bodybuilding nutrition. This ability afforded him an opportunity to get his foot in the door with one of the premier companies in the sports nutrition industry where he enjoyed a long and productive tenure as a marketing jack-of-all-trades, content creator, and eventually, brand director. Always finding time in his complicated life to pursue his dreams, Santarsiero combined his passions for rap music, street fashion, the written word and the iron into an anti-establishment lifestyle brand known to a select few as #GoHard. His exploits with #GoHard included dozens of limited-edition clothing drops, re-fashioning vintage garments and eventually yielded “The G Code” series of motivational books, sub-titled “Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life in the Real World.” The ambition and vision behind #GoHard opened the doors for Santarsiero to pursue a lifelong dream, building from the ground up and being at the helm of his own lifestyle and supplement brand—GCode Nutrition. G is the father to four beautiful daughters and two dogs, and husband to his muse and confidante, Tara. They have been together for seventeen years and live a stone’s throw from the Garden State Parkway near the Central Jersey Shore. gcodenutrition.com Instagram @gcodenutrition facebook.com/gcodenutrition
**Watch the video live on here --> https://youtu.be/atpLeIIwfhs From birth Connor loved the water, it soothed him, drew him in and was always his happy place. At 10 months the instructor of his swim school said he had never seen a kid so comfortable underwater. At 5 years old a rare underwater encounter with an endangered Monk seal in Kauai lead him to start his extensive beach clean ups. He was invited to meet the only monk seal in captivity at University of California Santa Cruz for his efforts in helping to protect them. Connor has volunteered at countless ocean, beach and outdoor clean ups, gaining him the nickname 'The MicroActivist'. His deep love of the underwater world grew and he earned his Jr. Open Water Scuba Certification exactly 2 days after he turned 10 (yes 10 was the minimum age requirement). With his new certification card he set out to dive as much as possible and has dove in Southern California, Catalina island, Monterey Bay, Hawaii, Curacao and Florida. He as dreams of being the youngest to dive all 7 continents. At age 10 Connor started volunteering in underwater ocean clean ups and has participated in underwater clean ups in Dana Point and Catalina. In 2017 Connor fulfilled his dream of visiting the depths in a submarine. He went to 1000 ft in a submarine off of Curacao (South America) and was able to participate in ongoing shark research. Connor is actively producing and directing his own series of educational films, coined "micro-movies", aimed at inspiring other kids to join the movement to protect our oceans most valuable critters. Aquarium of the Pacific has awarded Connor with the "Youth Hero of the Year Award' and will present it to him in April 2017 for his ongoing efforts at ocean conservation. In March 2017 Connor organized his first all kids 'MicroActivist Team' beach clean up and it was a huge success. The kids did a massive beach clean up and all left inspired to do more! Connor is actively working on setting up numerous kids beach clean ups this year! Connor http://www.microactivist.org/ https://youtu.be/atpLeIIwfhs
The Rev. Dr. Wm. Blake Spencer currently serves Ocean Heights Presbyterian Church in Egg Harbor Township. Blake has served as an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for 29 years. He grew up in Conroe, Texas near Houston and has served churches in Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee. Blake is the father of Wayde and Madeleine and the grandfather of Damian, Nova Blake and Aiden. Blake also enjoys producing a YouTube show with his friend Jeannie called Murmuration Morning.
Rev. Jeanie Collins is a Presbyterian minister and performance artist who is currently serving as Director of Worship and Service for Rutgers Protestant Campus Ministries: RUSpiritual, as well as hosting the YouTube show "Murmuration Morning" Copy and paste https://youtu.be/tfUWLeEmtwI to follow the creative ministry Murmuration. Ministry, a "tavern" & "coffeehouse" based worshiping community forming in the Atlantic City area of South Jersey. YouTube Channel: Murmuration Morning https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.manson
My name is Leroy Edwards III. I was born and raised in Vineland, NJ and still reside there. I came from a good family and I never lacked anything. I got plenty of Love, nice clothes, roof over my head, and plenty of toys and friends. My mother was the center of my world, but I can't say the same for my father who wasn't around that frequent. It never really bothered me that I didn't see him much, because I knew he had a decent heart. It wasnt until I was 21 and watched him die of an overdose that i discovered he had a great heart. Both him and my grandfather had issues with drugs that I had no knowledge of until they were both dead. It's funny how I can stop the lineage of one addiction, but start up a whole new one. Even though drug addiction is a big deal, pornography addiction can be just as destructive in other parts of your life. Even though porn couldn't physically kill, it could kill relationships, it could kill the proper way to perceive women, it could kill tons of precious time to spend on other things and people, and it could even kill what love making should really be about. It was always a hard battle for me, and it wasn't until I found God that I started fighting back. I became a new man, on a new mission and havent stopped chasing after God since then. Leroy Edwards leroyeiii@gmail.com
I am just a regular human with irregular human ambitions. I believe we all can achieve a tremendous amount of happiness and live a truly meaning full life if we recognize the power we possess within along with our abilities to impact other people. I never had anything handed to me, therefore I have learned at a young age the value of working hard and exercising patience. My life's purpose has always and always will be to service those who are in want or need of a new perspective, a new vision, a new way of life. I look forward to working with any and everyone whom we attract through this message, and I am grateful for any and all opportunities to follow. Stay blessed. Born: Jersey City, NJ Raised: Hoboken, NJ Lived in Jacksonville / Wilmington NC for approx 6 years High School: Hoboken High College: Stockton University class of '05 Degree: Bachelor Of Arts in Criminal Justice Work: Juvenile Justice Commission of New Jersey 2005-present Facility: Southern Transitional Community Home Sponsored Athlete for 1st Phorm 2014-Present Here's my contact info: Instagram: @Big_Ty_Russ Facebook: Big Ty Russ YouTube: Big Ty Russ Email: AskBigTy@gmail.com
Robert specializes in working with individuals and their families navigate early recovery. Robert developed the Recovery Oriented Community for Malvern Institute helping over 3000 families and their loved ones establish and maintain long term and lasting sobriety. Robert is a National Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), a Certified ARISE interventionist, as well as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) in the State of Pennsylvania. As a person in long term recovery himself, Robert recognizes the needs of individuals and their families suffering from substance use disorder. The need for a professional to help guide a family through a process of intervention, education and recovery can be very valuable by getting “ahead” of the addiction and helping the afflicted individual access treatment often times before they are actually “ready” or “hit bottom”. Robert has performed over 375 interventions to date. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from University of Tennessee and he has completed over 350 hours of Pennsylvania Certification Board approved Education Hours. He is employed at Recovery Centers of America as an interventionist and is helping create their long-term family follow up program. Living in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Robert is married, has four children, actively involved in his church and various ministries. He also is an Advisory Board Officer with the Chester County Chapter of PRO-ACT and serves the Young People In Recovery (YPR) Philadelphia Chapter. 484-716-1435 rstrauber@gmail.com
Theo Gordon-Hardy is a recovered heroin addict. In his professional life, he is a cofounder of Healthy Habitats Recovery Living Community. He is also the Managing Director of Male Programing at Healthy Habitats where he oversees the day to day activities of men in the early stages of recovery. In his personal life, he enjoys working out, playing sports, drawing, and painting. Theo works tirelessly, not to help people to get their lives back, but rather to assist them in building new ones on the firm bedrock of the Spirit. He is always available to those reaching out for help. Theo Gordon-Hardy Tpgordonhardy@gmail.com Search Theo Gordon-Hardy on Facebook (484) 280-7517
In a world filled with self-centeredness we need people who are willing to be selfless and show the way. Enjoy the grand finale of 2016!
Robin is a Mediator, Conflict Consultant, experienced Educator, Life Coach and Public Speaker. She has been committed to working with community, youth, and families for her entire career and has practiced in wilderness, business, nonprofit and school settings to help guide groups and individual clients through difficult life challenges encountered during conflict. Robin has facilitated hundreds of mediation sessions and individual problem solving sessions. Robin also has presented for thousands of people on the opportunities that can be created from engaging intentionally in our conflicts. She the founder of Community Conflict Solutions, a business based on the idea that teaching conflict resolution skills can guide long term and positive transformation for individuals, our communities and the world. Robin is happily married and has a young son. In Robin's TEDx Tryon talk on September 10, 2016 she helps explore the 3 roots of conflict and how to respond in ways that create positive outcomes for conflicts in our daily lives. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdDQSHyyUic Robin Funsten Community Conflict Solutions Conflict Resolution Training, Conflict Consulting and Mediation Services 703-400-8082 www.communityconflictsolutions.com www.robinfunsten.com https://www.facebook.com/Robinfunstenconflictcoaching/ https://twitter.com/RobinFunsten https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-funsten-30b21349?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile https://www.instagram.com/robinfunsten/?hl=en
What an amazing volunteer event! The funny farm is the best place to bring you family to connect with the animals. There is so much love in this special animal refuge. It's so beautiful to see what is possible in this world when we just believe. Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Volunteer and experience the true joy of being alive.
Every year millions of animals are euthanized throughout the United States. Majority of them are euthanized because of lack of homes, having special needs or old age. It is especially difficult to find homes for unwanted farm animals. There are very few places in the country that are able to take in and take care for these animals.Funny Farm Rescue an Animal Sanctuary has created a home for unwanted farm animals, domesticated animals and animals with special needs to live out their natural lives. The Funny Farm Rescue is a nonprofit, 501(c)( 3) charity. We are personally and professionally committed to the well being of abused and abandoned animals. We provide food, shelter, medical care, compassion and love for the rest of their natural lives in a permanent, safe and healthy environment. Laurie Zaleski is the owner and operator of this amazing organization. Listen as her story unfolds and the hearts of her desire come to fruition! https://www.facebook.com/FunnyFarmRescue http://funnyfarmrescue.org
We live in a world filled with deception, anger, hatred, and division. Our inability to see how we are all connected is our very downfall. The earth is set up as an illusion used to trick the masses into believing we are hopeless. When we begin to practice love, patience, and acts of kindness we break agreement with this great deception. We offer ourselves an opportunity to discover our truth and shine our light in dark places. Enjoy these simple tools to aid you in self discovery. Love, and live a life unimagined now! facebook/briansoucierpodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-people-real-stories-brian/id1071711264?mt=2
Camp Catch A Rainbow Camp Catch-A-Rainbow provides the opportunity for children to simply have a good time and enjoy the experience of exercise, recreation, and companionship through activities paced to meet the needs of kids with cancer. Campers enjoy swimming, archery, horseback riding, high adventure ropes courses, arts and crafts, canoeing, and much more. Danielle G. Hirsch, MD, MPH Hometown: Longport, NJ High School: Holy Spirit High School College: Simmons College obtained a BS Graduate School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, obtained an MPH Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, obtained an MD Residency: Western Michigan University School of Medicine Clinics Fellowship: University at Buffalo Jacob’s School of Medicine Current Position: Cooper University Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician http://www.ymcastorercamps.org/ccar/camp-catch-a-rainbow/ danielleghirsch@gmail.com
How often do you really spend quality time with your children? Are you alarmed at the world today? Do you wonder how your children are going to survive? It's time to start setting our children up for success! bsoucier@me.com facebook.com/briansoucierpodcast
Dean Mitzel has been in the entrepreneurial game for 18 plus years. A former employee for the greater part of his early life he was introduced to “Network Marketing." He was intrigued at the aspect of working harder then he ever did for 5 years to achieve a six figure “Monthly” income. Through a number of company transitions and the eventual collaboration with a master sales and marketing trainer, he assisted with coordination and organization of training seminar events. Dean worked directly with thousands of Direct Sales and Network marketing professionals including some of the top marketers and speakers in the industry including Robert Butwin, Jim Rohn, Jerry Clark, Mark Victor Hansen, John Assaraf, and Dr. Joe Dispenza to name a few. By utilizing what he has gained from his 18 year career in the Direct sales and marketing industry, Dean has become a master at building rapport, creating quality connections, consistent action, the enrollment process, and most importantly, why people do what they do, why they don’t do what they want to be doing. His coaching in these areas as well as utilizing multiple technologies to enhance efficiency in business makes him an invaluable asset as a life and business coach.
You may not want to hear this information but I promised you in a few years to come everyone will be appalled at what has been aloud to ensue. Don't miss one of the best Special Editions to date! Enjoy the new addiction!
Denise was born and raised in Moorestown, a small town in New Jersey. At 19, she moved to Illinois, and started a career that took her into business ownership. Denise moved back to the Jersey shore when she was 39 years old. Denise was blessed with her first son at 25 and another son at 39. She owned a Promotional Company for 11 years, and after her 2nd son was born, she went into the Real Estate & Mortgage Industry. Currently self employed, owning several small businesses, and main love is helping others capture there potential and encourage them to do so, while helping them through hurdles that block their greatness. Denise wanted to be an actress at a very young age, now when she looks back, she feels the first 20 years she was. Now her life is devoted to moving with the Holy Spirit, allowing God to be her driver on the roads yet to come. Denise is incredibly blessed each and every day in ways most would deem impossible. With Gods grace, obedience, and hard work..... She is filled with Joy, and prays God will enhance others lives through her own. frehrpsi@aol.com www.dailyreflections.com www.theiwla.com www.denisefrehr.com
In 2013, biologist Dr. Brian Hooker received a call from a Senior Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who led the agency’s 2004 study on the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and its link to autism. The scientist, Dr. William Thompson, confessed that the CDC had omitted crucial data in their final report that revealed a causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism. Over several months, Dr. Hooker records the phone calls made to him by Dr. Thompson who provides the confidential data destroyed by his colleagues at the CDC. Dr. Hooker enlists the help of Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the British gastroenterologist falsely accused of starting the anti-vax movement when he first reported in 1998 that the MMR vaccine may cause autism. In his ongoing effort to advocate for children’s health, Wakefield directs this documentary examining the evidence behind an appalling cover-up committed by the government agency charged with protecting the health of American citizens. Interviews with pharmaceutical insiders, doctors, politicians, and parents of vaccine-injured children reveal an alarming deception that has contributed to the skyrocketing increase of autism and potentially the most catastrophic epidemic of our lifetime. http://vaxxedthemovie.com
Every magician has a story about how they learned their first trick, well Chad's story is quite unique but in a very magical way... In 1991, at the age of three, Chad was diagnosed with leukemia. In 1995, at the age of seven, he relapsed. He needed a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of friends, family, and his medical team, no match was found. As a result, doctors decided to try an experimental protocol. For the next 17 months Chad lived as an inpatient in the cancer ward of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. There, he fought the good fight, which included having to learn how to walk and talk again because of the devastating side effects of the drugs that were intended to cure him. Tubes were attached to him so he could breathe and eat. Through the ordeal, he underwent numerous surgeries and multiple blood transfusions. He went from a 80% chance of survival to under 5%. While he was bravely fighting the battle, his father would use magic to distract Chad from the fear and pain he was enduring. While receiving his treatments, Chad would lie in his hospital bed and practice making magic for hours a day. Each week his dad would teach him new tricks to master. In 1998, at long last, Chad was released from the hospital. That same year, Chad's dad collapsed and was subsequently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. A respected dentist and local tennis champion, Chad's dad Don deteriorated quickly. In a matter of a few months, he became a three month old trapped in a 41-year-old body. Don died on January 17, 2000, leaving behind Penny, his wife, and his children, Faith and Chad. Chad is an international performer who lectures across the world. He spreads his magical message to children's hospitals, foundations, corporate events and more. Chad has dedicated himself to perfecting his act: the legacy his dad had left him. Chad has taken his act as far as Aruba, where he was invited numerous times by the Prime Minister to perform for under privileged families of his island. Chad is also the youngest magician ever to perform at The White House by special invitation of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Chad has been featured on the hit TV Show Criss Angel "Mindfreak on the A&E network and appeared on the show Dinner Impossible on the Food Network. Chad has also performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Chad is the founder of the Spread the Magic Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that performs magic to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. To this day Chad continues to add the abracadabra to all our lives, as his dad did for him, in the hopes that everyone can find the magic in their lives as he did. http://www.chadjuros.com
Have you ever thought about your health? Do you diet? Do you struggle with eating? Do you find it hard to exercise? This podcast while short will address many of the potential obstacles you are facing. It's never easy but it's always worth it!
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Khoran Horn has always had a passion for the art of food. Being raised a pescetarian and wanting to show people a way to lengthen their life and enjoy themselves while doing it. On a trip the Santa Monica, California, Khoran was introduced to cold-pressed juice and felt his home city of Philadelphia deserved to reap the benefits. Since that trip, Khoran has worked tirelessly on developing a company that can be recognized by its care of ingredients, branding, and most importantly the product. Khoran has developed a mainstay menu of carefully crafted juices and light fare that is the heart and soul of Stripp’d. By researching many methods of western medicine while incorporating his culinary background, Khoran carefully crafted Stripp’d’s current offerings. Khoran describes his journey a startup with many unsuccesful attempts, leading to robbing Peter to pay Paul, stating, “Knocked on several doors to find funding. All while learning a lot of lessons the hard way. Stripp’d has come a long way, and it is here to stay.” www.strippdjuice.com
What it takes to be successful! What it takes to be the best you that you can be! Being a father to four children, a husband to a beautiful wife, and new home owner I have a full plate. This weekly episode speaks to the challenges that we as a community face and how to overcome them. https://www.facebook.com/briansoucierpodcast https://twitter.com/brian_soucier snapchat: brian_soucier
Brian Soucier is a family man. A father to four boys and married to his soulmate. A plant-based athlete, entrepreneur, speaker and author who has dedicated his life to service. However, the happiness you see has not always been the case. Brian has suffered from anxiety and depression for most of his life. He was victim to bullying at a young age coupled with low self esteem and major insecurities. Only through God, exercise, eating right, and making healthy choices has he been able to manage much of his challenges. Brian has dedicated his life to unlocking the mysteries of overcoming adversity. Throughout his travels he was introduced to people who profoundly impacted his world view. After witnessing the documentary Cowspiracy he dedicated his life to creating a better environment for his children to grow up in. Follow Brian as he interviews some of the most dynamic people and diverse topics effecting humanity. The art of story telling has been diminished by an age of distraction. Listen carefully as Brian guides his interviewees through a labyrinth of questions, unique to each person, revealing a path to set the listener free. www.facebook.com/briansoucier1 instagram brian_soucier twitter brian_soucier
Sarah & Sharlene Raines have been married for almost 6 years. They are proud that their relationship is based on a strong foundation of love, mutual respect, and a lot of humor. They currently live in their dream home nestled in the Western North Carolinian Blue Ridge mountains of Asheville. Their love is palpable and now that they have added a son to their family, they are happier than they've ever been in their lives. Their sweet, beautiful 8 month old son is the absolute light of their lives. Sharlene has been a police officer for 9 years and is a respected role model in the community. Before becoming a police officer she worked with special needs children and families for 10 years. She is a woman of many talents and countless positive attributes. She is endlessly kind and respectful, is emotionally and mentally strong, and is a devoted wife and mother. (and she is currently trying to beat level 321 of candy crush ?) Sarah is a North Carolina licensed therapist and a nationally certified counselor. She currently works in a local mental health agency as an outpatient therapist with young children and perinatal clients. She is also just starting her own private practice in Asheville. Her hope is to start a treatment center where she can address people's needs in a multifaceted manner. She believes that real change can happen when people are treated on a holistic level. "I take into account social, physical, and spiritual factors, rather than just the emotional symptoms of mental health." www.sarahrainescounseling.com www.holisticcounselingandtreatment.com "let the beauty you love be what you do" ~Rumi Sarah Raines Counseling Holistic Counseling and Treatment Offering Individual, Family, Group, and Online (Distance) Counseling Services "We can help you on your journey toward wholeness, wellness, and happiness." www.sarahrainescounseling.com Call or email for appointment: (828) 407-0839 Sarah.Raines@sarahrainescounseling.com
I was separated from my parents at the tender age of four years old as we ran for safety during the civil war that took place in 1989 in my home country, Liberia, Africa. I found myself at a refugee camp; hungry, lost and scared with no idea if my parents survived or not. I was on my own and had to take my survival into my own hands – and, of course, God’s hands. I was often starving and not knowing from where my next meal would come. I remember when I had to walk from my country, Liberia, to Sierra Leone Freetown Board Waterside and didn’t eat for weeks during that time. This nightmare of being “orphaned” lasted for about ten years before I was reunited with my mother. I am the only one in my family to graduate from high school (Absegami High School) and go on to graduate from college (The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey). Most recently, I was selected among hundreds of applicants to participate in the LEADACT (Lead Atlantic City Tomorrow) Program offered through a partnership between the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) and the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. After completing the strenuous, one-year curriculum, I proudly graduated this past July (2013). Since I’ve been in the States I’ve continued to serve others. While a student at Stockton College, I served as the Recruitment Chairman of the Men Achieving Leadership Excellence and Success (M.A.L.E.S) Program and as Secretary of Marketing for the Hospitality Management Society which raised money for orphans and widowed families. Because of continued service to others, my family looks up to me and expects me to do well to support our family and other families. It was a blessing that I had the opportunity to come to America to have a better life. As a foreigner who became an American citizen, my life experiences have helped me personally and professionally. Against all odds, I’ve overcome many obstacles and I believe with all my heart that there is a reason I’ve done so. Even though I now have a better life, I just can’t forget the circumstances from which I’ve come. The country endured two terrible civil wars since 1989 to 2003, with approximately 250,000 people killed. There is definitely a reason that I survived… I survived so that hope could be given to others in similar situations. I got hope from having faith, praying and hearing motivational songs. I simply have to give back and give Hope for Liberia. Please help me to give them hope… Please make all checks payable to Hope for Liberia, Hope-for-Liberia P.O. Box 522 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08404 609.328.4657 Eligbayee@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/big.b.sunshinee?fref=ts
Donna is a widowed mother of two. She is a Minister of the Gospel and Christian counselor. With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, Donna loves walking believers through their past to find freedom in their present lives and fulfill their God-given destiny. Donna trains other lay counselors at her local church and serves in women’s ministry. You can visit her blogs at http://www.revelationsontherun.com and http://www.anaannabelle.com. http://revelationsontherun.wordpress.com/ http://anaannabelle.com/ http://donna-friend.com/
Primary Care Physician/ General Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine Master’s in Epidemiology Dr. Hong has been in the media since 1999. His most recent TV appearances have been on Headline News as a guest. He has also appeared on Fox 29 in Philadelphia, WWBT in Richmond, WUSA in Washington, & NBC29 in Charlottesville. He graduated in the top 10 of his class at Denison University. Dr. Hong went medical school at the University of Virginia (Class of '93), and completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai/UCLA (1993-1996). He became board certified in internal medicine in 1996 and re-certified 2006. From 1996-1998, Dr. Hong completed a fellowship in general medicine at UVA and earned a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology at UVA's HES. During his fellowship, Dr. Hong developed his passion for teaching. After fellowship in 1998, Dr. Hong both taught and practiced medicine at Washington Hospital Center for one year until his return to Charlottesville in 1999. From 1999-2000, he worked for one year in the Emergency Department at Medical College of Virginia (MCV) while working as Research Director at John Jane Brain Injury Center (JJBIC). From 2000-2002, Dr. Hong began work full time as Medical Director of JJBIC, became adjunct faculty in the PM&R Department at MCV until 2002, and started again as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at UVA until 2002. August 5, 2002, Dr. Hong started full-time his own solo Primary Care Practice in Charlottesville and relocated to Cape May, NJ in March 2010. He thrives on making healthcare issues easy and fun to learn. Dr. Hong first appeared regularly on the news with WUSA (CBS) in Washington, DC in 1999, Richmond, VA and Philadelphia as well. Nationally he has appeared on Headline News starting in 2012. He was seen discussing health topics on WVIR 2001-2009. Dr. Hong has also discussed health topics on the radio in DC, Charlottesville, and local NPR. Dr. Hong had the honor to write a weekly, fun, and informative medical column, "Health in the City" from November 2004 to December 2011. This article appeared in The Hook as "Dr. Hook" Dr. Hong also is trying to have books published to empower the patient. He has received emails from all around the world in response to his articles for both the information as well as his wit. DrJohnHong.com https://www.facebook.com/john.hong.750
MATT STOKES - Lead Pastor THE FACTS: In 2003, Matt Stokes and his wife Laura left Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia to teach a Bible study in a small sandwich shop in downtown Ocean City. Today, that ministry is called Coastal Christian Ocean City. A graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University (Cairn University), Matt’s vision is to educate, equip and empower believers to reach the lost and make disciples, and connect our communities to Christ. Pastor Matt places a strong emphasis on applying the Scriptures to everyday life. THE HARD QUESTIONS: 1. My favorite bible character is: Samuel. He has no history of miracles or profound pontifications. It was his relationship with God and his integrity that changed the nation! Trademark saying: "…and as we begin to close… and as we close… and I’ll close with this… and with that, I’m in.” 2. No one knows I still: No one knows I still… am quite introverted. Best advice I could give a young person: One of the most precious gifts you could give to God… is your youth. 3. My childhood ambition was: to break all of the athletic records in my elementary gym classes. 4. My favorite food is: filet mignon topped with fresh lump crabmeat and a crumbled blue cheese drizzle. 5. My life verse is: Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." 6. My favorite hobby is: playing guitar/piano. 7. My favorite verse: Revelations 5:13 "And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: "Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever." 8. My biggest challenge is: being still. 9. A transforming experience was: the birth of COASTAL. https://www.facebook.com/ccoceancity/ http://www.coastalchristianoc.com https://twitter.com/ccoceancity
Synopsis Jesse Dean is a recently discharged soldier who had a rough upbringing, but because of his wife, found God and now is totally devoted to his faith. He and wife move to Philadelphia so he can take a new job as an outreach leader at an old church whose membership has been declining. As everything is going well and as he starts connecting to the community, he discovers there's an abortion clinic directly across the street from the church. He goes to the pastor and to several others in the church and tries to get their help to no avail. One day something tragic and personal happens to him while he's going about his everyday routine. He comes to the point that he begins to take action himself. He gets involved but the more involved he gets, the more resistance he gets from those in church and community. His wife, who thinks his actions will get him fired or land him in jail, also comes against him. Finally, it comes down to him having to make a choice: is he going to take the easy way out and back off, which is what everyone wants him to do, or will he face a major confrontation which will require him to put everything on the line…not just his job, but his freedom and marriage as well. This film encourages people to stand up for what they know is right, particularly as it pertains to taking God's truths into society to address social issues. It addresses the spirit of retreat as it pertains to engaging the culture that has developed within the Church. http://voicelessthemovie.com
Personal trainer and food enthusiast Matthew Williams has lived and learned what is most important to fuel your body. Matthew founded FROPRO to share a high-quality product with ingredients that could be easily understood, a taste that makes you want more, and a bar that is healthy for you and tastes like a dessert. As someone always on the go, Matthew seeks healthy alternatives using basic ingredients to fuel his daily schedule. When he was a teacher, Matthew saw the choices his students made with day-to-day foods and found they needed a quick, delicious and simple snack that combined basic ingredients he knew kids would eat. As a coach and trainer, Matthew discovered his players and clients needed to be ready and properly fueled before intense exercise and training. Combining his love for good food, natural ingredients, healthy eating, and fitness, Matthew invented the FROPRO protein snack bar. Sharing his creation with clients, family, and friends, Matthew realized that he had a unique bite-sized product that could be eaten by anyone on the go. http://www.gofropro.com
Sui Lang Panoke, MPA is the Founder/ Director of Women Politics Media (WPM) – a global leadership and communications training organization designed to prepare today’s leaders to be highly effective leaders and communicators in their families, careers and communities. WPM trainings encompass a 3-tier core curriculum centered on personal empowerment, leadership development and professional communications training. She has secured multiple clients and partnerships with a myriad of local, national, and international women, minority, and young professional organizations throughout the U.S. and Africa. She is an op-ed author, ghost writer, and political/media strategist whose work has been published in the Washington Post, the New York Times and a number of local, national and global publications around the world. WPM is on track to launch its newest project, the RE-Think Tank for Women, on June 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Sui Lang is also committed to getting more women and people of color elected to public office. She has served at Emily’s List, the Congressional Black Caucus’ PAC, the DC office of the Honorable James E. Clyburn, and the Young Democrats of America’s Women’s and Minority Caucus working on local, state-wide and national campaigns. WPM is committed to empowering women and minority leaders around the world to engage in the political process and pursue positions of power in the public and private sector. In 2010, WPM partnered with the International Republican Institute’s Women’s Democracy Network and IRI Nigeria to train women aspirants, media experts, Political Party leaders, and members of the National Assembly on political communications and messaging in Lagos, Nigeria. Most notably in 2013, Sui Lang served as an Expert Trainer for IRI South Sudan training women and men serving as Political Party leaders and members of Parliament on strategic communications, political speech writing, public speaking, and debating skills in Juba, South Sudan. WPM has also facilitated media and political communications workshops at the bi-annual World Learning conference in Washington, DC bringing together over 240 International Fellows from over 40 different countries to gain practical skills and experience from American experts working in a diverse range of public and private sector fields. Sui Lang currently serves on the Advisory Board of Vote It Loud – a national minority voter initiative aimed to increase civic engagement within minority communities in America. Vote It Loud successfully launched its Inaugural Multi-Cultural Media Correspondents Dinner on May 26, 2016 at the National Press Club bringing together over 450 multi-cultural leaders in the media and public policy arena. She has also served as Chair of the Young Women Leaders Board 2009-14 overseeing the WeLEAD program – a nonpartisan political leadership training program targeting young women pursuing careers in politics. She also served as Vice Chair of the National Governing Board of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum from 2011-14 and has served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Patsy Mink Project 2010-12. Sui Lang holds an MPA from American University with a Certificate in Women, Policy, and Political Leadership and received the “Outstanding Women & Politics Graduate Student” award from the Women & Politics Institute. She earned her BS in Political Science from the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Sui Lang is the proud mother of an intellectually curious twelve-year-old daughter named Kaleila Dae Relle Ka'iulani Alaka'i Wren. Together, they reside on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Links: Women Politics Media, LLC Website: www.womennpoliticsmedia.org Email: suilang@womenpoliticsmedia.org RE-Think Tank for Women, a project of WPM Website: www.re-thinktank.com Email: suilang@re-thinktank.com Facebook: RE-ThinkTank Twitter: RE_Thinktank Instagram: re_thinktank
Dr. Neubrander received his Doctorate of Medicine from Loma Linda University in 1975 and is Board Certified in Environmental Medicine. He is the medical director to both the Road to Recovery Clinic and the Hyperbaric Treatment Center of Iselin, NJ. He is a scientific advisor to several organizations and is a well-known speaker nationally and internationally. Since the mid 90s he has treated thousands of children on the autism spectrum and is known as the Father of Methyl-B12 due to his discovery in 2002 that the methyl form of the cobalamin molecule is a critical component found to be less than adequate in the brain of children with autism. Since 2002, Dr. Neubrander has personally been responsible for prescribing and monitoring well over one million methyl-B12 injections. Today the use of methylcobalamin for children with autism has spanned the globe and tens of thousands of children have been helped by its use. Many of these children have reached full recovery or near full recovery when using methyl-B12 long-term in combination with other biomedical treatments like diet, supplements, healing the gastrointestinal tract, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, mitochondrial support, treating the immune and autoimmune systems including allergies, and following the principles necessary for the children to live in a cleaner, nontoxic environment which may include detoxification therapies if indicated by laboratory testing. In addition to his discovery of methylcobalamin's powerful role for children with autism, Dr. Neubrander has also treated over 700 autistic children with hyperbaric oxygen using both low pressure, low oxygen concentrations from portable hyperbaric units as well as high pressure, 100% oxygen concentrations from standard units similar to the units found in hospitals and clinics around the world. http://drneubrander.com
Hearts of Surfing is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free surfing, skateboarding, yoga and more for families with autism and other special needs. We began in June of 2014 with a small group and have grown exponentially! Heart of Surfing runs on love and connects to the heart of the community. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the organization and make it all possible. The only paid employees of the organization are individuals with disabilities themselves. We developed a leadership program in which teens and adults with autism can work for Heart of Surfing, capitalizing on their skills and passions. For example, we employ a 22 y.o. young man with autism that loves videography. He films our events, edits and uploads videos on YouTube. Another young man with autism runs a snack stand business at our events. Heart of Surfing focuses on participants' capabilities and possibilities. We empower, encourage and assist participants to do things many thought were impossible.❤ https://www.facebook.com/heartofsurfing/
The youngest of three children, I was a little bit of a rebel; but, LOVED my family. My family is my world; for every step I took, they ALL, took a step with me. Growing up in a big Italian family our life was surrounded with food, family and friends and so much love. Wanting to do things on my term, I traveled a lot, went to my own beat and didn't marry until I was 27....back in the day that was considered very old! The person I married was someone I knew since middle school. I got pregnant right away and from the onset of my pregnancy, there were many complications. Through all of this, my husband blamed me, he literally said, "What did you do? You are the reason for this." From that point forward, I knew I no longer had a marriage and my only focus was on my baby. Ultra sound after weekly ultra sound, the doctors concern grew more desperate. My baby's head was growing for my gestation and they could not tell me why. No one had an answer for me. My baby, Tina, was born C-section four-weeks early on August 9, 1991 she was 4lbs and 1ounce and 15" long, olive skin and a head full of thick black hair....she was absolutely beautiful. Immediately Tina was taken to NCIU....around 10pm, the Neurologist came in and told me that Tina's head circumference was only 28" which was not good. They would begin testing, head scans tomorrow and then he said to me, "Ann Marie, love her for as long as you have her." Alone, scared, I just laid there and cried and cried. The next morning I was brought upstairs to be with Tina, the doctors (all of them) Neurologist, Cardiologist, Endocrinologist and every other "gist" came to talk with me, telling me that their concerns were, failure to thrive, her soft spot was the size of pin head and her skull had fused. Dazed, I knew my fight for Tina began that moment. After all the doctor appointments, tests, scans, xrays her prognosis was Microcephaly with Global Developmental Delays. No cures, no fixes just adjustments. My adjustments included removing the word "can't" when it came to Tina. She struggled with everything, school, social queues and life; however, she is the most beautiful young girl who lives life on her terms. She holds a part-time job and she is doing great! As for me, I divorced my husband, went back to school to complete my Master's and my life's work is about empowering all people who need to be heard. I love me, my children and my life. I couldn't be in a happier place.
Tom and Polly Ellison were born and raised in South Jersey. They have been married fourteen years. Tom and Polly have a handsome eleven year old son named Tommy, and Polly has a beautiful daughter named Amanda. Tom and Polly met training in martial arts where Tom was an instructor. They currently reside in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Tom is a retired police officer and now works as a union carpenter. Polly is a homemaker, where she volunteers much of her time serving various benevolent organizations. Tom and Polly are also co-founders and managing partners of an international supplement company. They are strong Christians, who are very passionate about their faith in God. They truly believe their son Tommy is a miracle, and living proof of what the devil intended for harm, God is using for His good by helping the countless number of parents who are searching for answers and struggling to find hope for the many of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The Ellisons journey into autism started in 2006, when their son, Tommy, was diagnosed when he was two years of age. “Tommy became fixated on the wheels of toy cars, and would scoot around the perimeter of a room for hours on end. Shortly thereafter, he began losing words he had acquired, stopped making eye contact, and became unresponsive to his name. Tommy also showed no interest in socializing with other children. He regressed before our eyes. His pediatric neurologist bluntly informed us that there was no cure. We were told that Tommy might not speak, would have to be in a special education system, and might even need to be institutionalized.”, says the Ellisons. Believing that there was more to Tommy’s diagnosis, the Ellisons sought answers of their own: “We thought diet and nutrition might help improve Tommy’s symptoms, but we understood that we needed more help, so we began researching physicians who were treating autism with biomedical alternatives.” Their search led them to contact Dr. James Neubrander, who holds the position of medical director or scientific advisor with at least a half-dozen national and international centers and organizations dedicated to research and treatment of autism spectrum and related disorders. “Dr. Neubrander helped fully recover Tommy through safe and effective protocols. Within six weeks, we saw life start to come back into our son’s eyes, right in front of us. It sounds like something you’d only see in a movie, but our miracle is reality. Tommy is living testimony!”, stated the Ellisons. Today, Tommy is mainstreamed in a private Christian fifth grade classroom, and has maintained honor roll status since kindergarten. He plays the baritone for his school’s music program and was recently selected to the junior honor band. Tommy is a blue belt in karate and loves to compete in, wrestling, basketball, and soccer. He has been featured on CBS News and in a nationally syndicated documentary entitled Decoding Autism. The Ellisons stated, “Tommy is completely indistinguishable from his peers, thanks to Dr. Neubrander and his alternative mindset.” To that end, the Ellisons have become involved with Generation Rescue, a non-profit movement of scientists, parents and physicians dedicated to researching causes and treatments for autism. As “Rescue Angels” for Generation Rescue, the Ellisons have become one of a group of parents who have recovered their own children or are currently treating them biomedically. To date, the Ellisons have mentored some forty plus families going through the autism recovery process. http://www.drneubrander.com Dr. Neubrander 732-726-1222
Shari was brought into this world by an Episcopalian mother and a father of Hindu lineage. Shari could not only walk at 6 months, but was also in her parents native country, Guyana, South America to visit. Fortunately and unfortunately (to say the least), Shari was forced into the role of an adult from a young age. To give an example of this: At the age of 7, she asked her father if he would stop drinking on Easter. Little did she know, this was not the only battle she would have to conquer. Her father’s addiction lasted through out his life time. Even though Shari herself did not suffer from addiction, she understands the pain brought on by witnessing her father’s ups and downs on the emotional merry go round. There is a pain like no other when you witness your loved ones struggle with their own pain. It’s also frustrating when your means to help cannot be heard or received, but at the end of the day, you are the one having anxiety ridden dreams of when your loved one will be found deceased. She understands what it feels like to worry if her father would be found deceased on the kitchen floor. She remembers the cops becoming regulars. She remembers what it was like to be bullied during some of her most tumultuous times growing up. She understands what it’s like to be awake all night because her father was going through a schizophrenic episode. She remembers what it was like searching for him on the street. She remembers what it was like spending her Valentine’s day in the psychiatric part of the hospital to visit him. Much of what Shari has experienced growing up is what brings her to the understanding and compassion she has. Her compassion comes from knowing great pain. This story is about a human seeing destruction and chaos all of her life, and truly understanding where it comes from. This would help her conquer a never ending cycle. For a long time, she could smile because she was 6 feet above ground, and didn’t trust a soul to open up to. She understands not everyone has the credentials, compassion or even the awareness. There was a time when even her closest of friends didn’t know her ins and outs. By sharing her story, it’s a way of saying she owns her world. She expresses the internal to have control on the external. She has gotten to a point where meditation has helped her understand, “You let the outside control the inside.” (This is a line found in one of her poems “The Voice That Picked Up My Ears” published by Phantom Bill Stickers in New Zealand.) www.sharispeaks.com https://www.facebook.com/shari.sanahi?fref=ts
Denis F. Okema is an Advocate for human rights and Peace. Born in Gulu Northern Uganda; Okema was abducted at the age of 9 and spent six months in captivity as a child soldier before he deserted. Three months later, following his escape from captivity, Denis became one of the first students in Unifat elementary school. A school for Orphans and destitute children Affected by war and HIV/AIDS in Gulu District. Denis defied the odds even after his parents passed on when he was just 13 years old. He went through High school from a child headed family and joined the prestigious Makerere University Kampala in Uganda. He was elected to the office of President of the students Guild in 2002. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in development studies in 2005. Denis Okema went on to work for peace and conflict resolution in different civil society organizations including ACORD, NUPI and WORLD VISION. He was a consultant for programs of major development agencies including USAID, Danida, Mercy Corps, and International Alert. He draws experience working in Rwanda, Northern Uganda, DRC and south Sudan Currently Mr. Okema Denis is in the United State for safety reasons. He graduated with a MS. Administration of Human Services degree (Chestnut Hill College, 2014). He present in different forums, and by video conference through Global Education Motivators (GEM). Denis discusses topics such as, the effect of War on Children, The role of social media in effecting social change, Alternative justice system the African experience and General motivational and inspirational speaking to bring about change. www.facebook.com/okemaluo
I am one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan," a name given to over 20,000 boys of the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were displaced and/or orphaned during the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005), a war in which 2.5 million people were killed or displaced. I am originally from Bor, in a small village in South Sudan. In 1987 when I was six years old, my village was attacked by an insurgent group from North Sudan, led by Omar al-Bashir. The attack left the majority of people dead and many were dispersed. Huts and livestock were burned. I still recall the sound of the gunshots and the screams of the people begging for help. This was the first time in my life that I experienced and understood the meaning of fear. I was young, confused and scared. This was also the moment that separated me from my family for a few hours, which has turned into two decades. I remember thinking that I would return home once the attackers left. Unfortunately home is still a far off place. I fled my village and thus began my journey as a refugee. Through all these painful moments in life, I knew that someday I would find happiness. Indeed, my past is what has kept me going in life. It is when I look at what I have overcome to get here that I most clearly see my future. I have been fortunate to realize some of my dreams. When I came to the United States in 2000, I attended North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA, where I graduated. I then got accepted to Temple University and graduated in 2008. In May 2011, I graduated with my master's in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University. Currently, I recently graduated with my second master degree at Cornell University in MPA in Economics and Financial policy. I have truly been motivated by the challenges and hardships I endured when I fled Sudan because of civil war. https://www.facebook.com/aajok?pnref=story
This story is so compelling and will pull at your heart strings the entire ride. Please don't back away from this topic as Tara's unique testimony will save many lives! She is an angel sent down from heaven to help us all see a little clearer. A beautiful young girl plagued with thoughts of suicide at the early age of 8. Subject to bullying, battling depression, and struggling with bipolar, Tara moves from thought to action attempting to take her life by 12 years old. Her mother tries desperately to save her daughters life through any means possible. (Every parent should hear this story) In and out of therapy and on and off medication, nothing seems to truly make a difference until one day... The desperate love of a mother and the miracle of an unexpected Angel keep Tara alive to tell her story today. Follow her path, from death to life, as Tara identifies her purpose, through the eyes of those who love her most. A roller coaster journey about love, life, faith, practice and never letting go. Suicide is an epidemic that goes unnoticed or unwanted because it is a topic that no one likes to think about. That time is over. We need to start talking about it NOW in order to prevent suicide from happening in the future! FACTS: Over 800,000 people die by suicide every year. (WHO) There is one death by suicide in the world every 40 seconds. (WHO) Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-44 years. (WHO) Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. (WHO) Need help? United States: 1 (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
John Melton entered the business world at age 20, hungry and driven to become the best. That is exactly what he has done. Today, John is a world-class multi-preneur and a top-producing elite in the network marketing industry. He is a highly sought after speaker, coach and trainer, known for his powerhouse Social Media, online and in-home business building and training techniques. He focuses on equipping high-performance entrepreneurs to higher levels of success, helping them generate leads and create thriving businesses with predictable results. John brings a unique honesty to the business world and trains with humor, wisdom and power that is unmatched! Together with his remarkably talented wife Nadya Melton, they created My Lifestyle Academy, the premier training platform for entrepreneurs to grow, market and develop their businesses online. President of Lifestyle Academy, Inc. www.realjohnmelton.com www.realjohnmelton.com/periscope www.facebook.com/realjohnmelton johnmelton@realjohnmelton.com
Jason Benjamin was born on May 2, 1989 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The loss of his father at a young age started the pursuit of a life long dream. He started playing guitar at the age of 10 and studying performing arts at the age of 12. Jason starred in School House Rock Live, The Music Man, Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Actor's Nightmare, The Art Collector, and Measure for Measure. Jason has had the distinguished honor of performing with Mickey Rooney and John Byner at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City. Jason's rock band, October Skyline, has had the rare opportunity to play at the Bamboozle festival at Giant's Stadium where they opened for Panic! At the Disco. Jason studied at Richard Stockton University and resides in New Jersey where he teaches technology. Twitter @JasonBenjamin89.
Barbara Rando Marsini is an active South Jersey mother of five. She runs a thriving professional cleaning business servicing multi-million dollar beachfront homes at the shore. She enjoys exercising daily, dancing, walking the beach and shell collecting. Diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse during her second pregnancy in 1982, Marsini began experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath that, by 1996, had convinced her doctors that she needed heart valve surgery. After further consultation and research, Marsini learned about the minimally invasive valve procedures being performed by Dr. Delos Cosgrove at the Cleveland Clinic. In February 1997, Dr. Cosgrove performed a minimally invasive annuloplasty, or surgical repair of Marsini's mitral valve, using a Cosgrove-Edwards annuloplasty ring. The events that transpired during her visit were both magical and spiritual in nature. Learn about her near death experience and spiritual encounters during her visit. Three days after her surgery, Marsini returned home and resumed her active life. In October of 1999, Barbara visited Edwards in Irvine, California where she met the woman who had sewn her ring along with the entire ring lab team. She was the first ring recipient to tour Edwards' lab. "I needed to say thank you to the person who made the ring that saved my life. It was part of my healing. Visiting the lab and watching everyone work on new life-saving rings was a one of the most spiritual and rewarding times of my life." Please enjoy this miraculous encounter of spirit and life with a truly beautiful soul! Owner of Marsini Detailed Professional Cleaning Services CEO of Marsini Jewelers / Marsini Jewelry Repair http://www.marsinicleaning.com http://www.marsinijewelers.com http://www.yourheartvalve.com https://www.facebook.com/brmarsini
As a transplant from Manhattan to the shores of New Jersey, Ellen grew up with a foot on the beach and a foot in the city. That blending forged a unique perspective. Experiencing New York City’s trash, water and energy crises juxtaposed with Absecon Island’s (Atlantic City) abundance of fresh air and clean water, gave her a deep appreciation for the natural world along with interest in the management of human activity. In business, Ellen has consulted with Fortune 500 companies while at two international compensation consulting firms - Hay Associates and Towers Perrin Foster and Crosby. She continued to utilize her managerial abilities while managing several world-class restaurants in Philadelphia. She has a degree in management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst supplemented by intensive study of conflict resolution, Master Gardening & environmental stewardship. Ellen has circumnavigated the globe three times affording great understanding of land and water use and geo-political relations. As a volunteer for three months with Sarvodia Shramadhana, a rural development organization, in Sri Lanka she assessed the effectiveness of water systems installed in rural villages. She presently consults to restaurants in every aspect of management –from space management and work flow, to employee relations and training, as well as cost of goods and marketing. Her volunteer activities include establishing an adopt-a-beach program in Margate, New Jersey and advocating for littoral environments as a member of the Sustainable NJ Margate team. Hobbies include art history, photography, sustainability, native planting, herbal horticulture and travel. Ellen Lichtenstein Management Consultant Collaborative Strategies, LLC Margate, NJ LucyGilda@aol.com
Patrick Hurley is the President / CEO of COPS LLC, which consist of a Private Investigation Agency, Security Agency, and a Security training school. Born March 26, 1954 he grew up with four siblings. Patrick's father was a two time Purple Heart recipient of WWII and Korea, with 2 brothers serving in Vietnam. Patrick is a Retired Detective Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD ) where he worked in the minority communities, canine unit, community policing unit, legal and planning unit. He was a firearms, report writing, defensive tactics and vehicle operations instructor in the police academy, and a critical incident stress manager CISM. He was deployed to New York City post 911 along with a team of Officers from ACPD and teams across the country. Patrick has 5 children 2 sons and 3 daughters. His oldest son is a Police Officer with ACPD , his youngest son is a Sheriff's Officer and completed 2 tours of Afghanistan and will receive his MBA in May. His 2 daughters are in college, and he is married to his best friend and soul mate Paula, who is a marketing manager for Wyndham Resorts. His business is located in GALLOWAY Township NJ. COPS Consulting Operations planning Private Investigations Security https://www.facebook.com/patrick.k.hurley C.O.P.S.LLC@comcast.net Office 609-380-7049
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