Evgeniy Kharam is a renowned author, cybersecurity architect, advisor, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience collaborating with global consulting service companies. As the founder of his own cyber and media consulting services, Evgeniy provides deep industry knowledge to guide organizations through complex security landscapes. An awarded dad and avid outdoor enthusiast, he is also the author of the acclaimed book, Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales. Evgeniy is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of soft skills in technology, highlighting how communication, empathy, adaptability, and collaboration are the true differentiators in a rapidly evolving field.

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Meet Monica Balli, a passionate and trailblazing event professional based in Tuscany, Italy, with over 20 years of global experience in luxury destination weddings and elite event planning. From orchestrating unforgettable celebrations across the Mediterranean and Europe to offering exclusive concierge services and high-end travel perks, Monica is known for transforming visions into extraordinary realities.

Her journey began in her 30s, stepping into an industry that was virtually unknown in Italy at the time. Through innovation and resilience, she built a name synonymous with elegance, authenticity, and heart-centered service. Monica’s international education and American-influenced fluency set her apart, but it's her warm Italian spirit and unwavering dedication to client care that make her unforgettable.

Whether she’s unlocking access to impossible-to-book venues or providing luxury travel upgrades through her extensive network, Monica is driven by the desire to give only what she would choose for herself—true luxury defined by meaning and personal value.

Tune in as she shares her story of connection, intuition, and crafting experiences that go far beyond the ordinary.

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Kris Deonanan is a seasoned insurance sales representative with over 19 years in the field, known for turning a career pivot into a lifelong profession. Originally seeking change after being denied support from a previous employer, Kris found unexpected success in a role many avoid—insurance sales. Despite the stigma, he’s mastered the art of conversation, connection, and resilience.

Born and raised in Trinidad, Kris blends his professional life with deep cultural roots. A lifelong lover of Parang music, he began singing at the age of seven alongside his father and continues to bring that same rhythm and energy into everything he does.

What makes Kris truly remarkable is his ability to foster authentic, organic conversations—a strength that’s carried through decades-long friendships and his daily life. Whether he’s checking in with a friend, exercising to YouTube videos, or “randomly” calling with big questions, Kris shows up with heart and presence. His story is one of unexpected paths, bold transitions, and a bit of Trini magic.

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I worked for 33 years in a variety of different companies, among them smaller shipping companies, an international flavour corporation, and a world-renowned North American conglomerate. During this time I held various roles in sales, marketing, mid-level management, and leadership. I experienced first-hand the stress of continuously travelling, managing competing deadlines, meeting targets, dealing with difficult colleagues and having to hire and fire people. I bring the same strategic skills to my own business where I help other professional women see both the big picture and the practical aspects of moving forward. The experience I had as a professional woman helps me both empathise with and provide practical, no-nonsense solutions to clients in the work I do today. In addition to my corporate experience, I have an extensive background as a founder and owner of several different businesses. I’ve experienced the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and several times have re-invented myself, my business and my life in response to challenges. Now, I translate those skills into my work with clients every day. I am able to assess where my clients are in their own professional and personal lives, offer them clarity, and help them make a plan to move forward.

I’ve been certified in Touch for Awareness and in Aura and Chakra Healing and have been helping clients find clarity, healing and a path forward using these skills starting in 1998. I later trained to become a Master in Reiki in the Usui Shiki Ryoho system. In addition, I also have studied and trained to use the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, to help reduce stress levels, achieve inner peace, create more abundance, open up to love and deal with pain and healing issues. I’ve also been certified in the Money Breakthrough Method® to help clients create and sustain financial abundance. I’ve mentored people to create a new life closer to their soul’s calling. I’ve been doing this full-time now since 2016 and brought clarity to hundreds of people through different sessions.

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With over two decades of experience in human resource management Charlene Pedro wears many hats. Charlene is an Employee Engagement & Leadership Development Facilitator, Human Resource Management Consultant,  Coach, International Speaker, Mentor, radio host and author.

Charlene is the founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Conventus Consultinc, a human resource consultancy based in Trinidad and Tobago. For over a decade, she has supported CEOs and managers in local, regional and international companies by solving their people and performance problems, through a people-first approach in her customised leadership development and employee training programmes, talent management tools and performance improvement systems. Chalene is intentional about sparking positive changes in the lives of people by harnessing their potential and supporting their growth.

Charlene is a former President of the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago and director of Employers’ Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Charlene served as moderator for the Trinidad and Tobago delegation at the 62nd sitting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York. She currently serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago and on the Public Relations Committee of Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Charlene has been featured on radio, newspapers and television and her series of articles on women in leadership have been published in the local Business Guardian newspapers.

In 2023 she received a Woman of Influence Award from the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago and in 2024 she was bestowed the Volunteer of the Year award from the Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Charlene is also the radio host of HRMATT Speaks for the Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Sharon Bowes is an accomplished photographer and business professional with a brilliant 30+ year career in corporate workplaces, she is renowned for helping team members shine their lights and co-create seemingly impossible results on purpose consistently. After leaving the hustle and bustle of big cities, Sharon sought solace in the arms of Mother Nature. It was here, amidst the serene beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, that she met and married a fellow photographer and geographer. Together, they embark on captivating photo journeys, co-creating new ways to lead joyful, purposeful lives for a diverse array of clients. And Sharon leveraged her career knowledge to build partnerships, co-creating The EmpowerME Hub, Dragon Tails, ePopcorn Moments and other new solutions to decrease toxicity in work and home lives equally. Sharon's passion is to increase clarity and alignment with values for brilliant global change makers and increase the success of positive social, cultural and life changes around the world.

The links are all below. The key ones I'd like to highlight are:

Collaboration with my Husband, Mark, see our shared passion and our stunning photos here:

findlifesmagic - buy prints & digital downloads (picfair.com)

Collaboration with a global change maker in the U.K. designed for career development as 'Whole Human' beings:

The Empowerment Portal Individual Membership

Journey of Life's joyful living for young adults - designed for sustainable, quick and deep experiential learning:

Dragon Tails | ePopcorn Moments Academy (teachable.com)

A continuously evolving website for legacy business development and creating your own ePopcorn Moments publications:

https://stanburys.wixsite.com/going4value

And to get in touch, her best email address is: [email protected]

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Katische Haberfield channels Archangel Zadkiel and is a Medium, Author, Poet and Student of understanding the soul. She developed the Happiest Moments of My Soul Sessions after a discussion with Archangel Zadkiel, who instructed her that finding small moments of happiness was imperative for human beings at this time in our development.

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Have you ever wondered "is this it?" or thought, "there must be more!"

There is. And Maren is proof that the 'more' exists.

After running multiple successful and influential businesses, and competing and teaching at the top levels of several dance disciplines, Maren finally stopped chasing the elusive 'enough' myth and began living the inspiring, impactful life that had been calling her.

A lifetime of dedicated inner work led her to that moment and ever since, she's committed to sharing what she's learned to give others a shortcut. Today, Maren works with successful leaders who wonder, "is this it?" and are ready to step into the 'more' that tugs at their soul.

Maren raises leadership to a soul level.

You can find her free download, The Ultimate Guide to Life: Spinning in Your Favor, on her website, http://www.MarenDance.com , and tune into her weekly life and leadership podcast on all podcast platforms, YouTube and at www.TheSoulfulLeaderPodcast.com.

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Podcaster, Author, Business Coach and Consultant. These are ways I'd describe myself now, but it's been a long road to get here. I went from corporate finance and major burn-out, to mentoring start-ups and riding the wave of the digital revolution currently turning the world upside down. Along the way, I found that other business owners were experiencing the same challenges I did. But I also found that thanks to digital disruption, every market in the world is wide open to those who are willing to show up in their true power and tell their story. Along with supporting businesses to leverage the digital world and 'Go Visible', I also love to create books and digital content that encourages people young and old to find their own voices and leverage digital tools to unleash their passion. 👊💥

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P.J. is an International Speaker and Resiliency Expert teaching people to embrace and live "The Resilient Way!"

He has delivered more than 4,000 presentations in his lifetime and is considered one of the world's leading authorities on resilience and overcoming obstacles. P.J. has been seen by—and/or worked with—people in more than 35 countries.

Despite his disability, which was expected to take his life by 7, he chose to live, and live well! P.J. truly lives an extraordinary life: sailing, outdoor skydiving, indoor skydiving, trapezing, ziplining, hiking, mountain climbing, snow skiing, water skiing, aqua jetpacking, and the list goes on!

He's a former wheelchair athlete, international traveler, founder of two non-profit organizations and four disabled sports programs, a published author, watercolorist and acrylics painter, 10th degree black belt, martial arts and women's self-defense instructor, and a meditation teacher.

P.J.'s newest endeavor is very exciting; he is training police officers to successfully interact with physically disabled suspects.

Additionally, P.J. has been:

• Inducted into the National Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities,
• Awarded the distinguished "Gold Dragon Medal" from the International Bujinkan Dojo,
• Recognized with the extremely rare "Communication and Leadership Award" from Toastmasters International, and was . . .
• Nominated to carry the Olympic Torch through Tucson in 2002

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