Abstract Essay

One Woman's Sacrifice. One Man's Undoing.

Daughter to an ancient Roman senator, Cecilia is forced into a lonely marriage to a loathsome patrician and leaves behind her infatuation for the handsome Sebastian of Milan. With her husband often away on military duty, however, Cecilia seeks refuge through her clandestine meetings with a Christian congregation hiding in the catacombs beneath the Appian Way. When news of Sebastian's torture brings her to his aid and her involvement with Sebastian and the Christians is exposed, Cecilia must face fatal consequences.

Thirteen hundred years after her death, Saint Cecilia's body is exhumed from her grave and young artist Stefano Maderno is commissioned by the pope to sculpt her likeness. Seeking a big break in his career, Stefano enthralls himself in his work and the romanticized accounts of Cecilia's virginity and martyrdom. However, the more he immerses himself in carving her form, the more he struggles against his sinful nature to be worthy of his subject's virtue. Stefano's dedication to Cecilia's legacy might just be what breaks him.

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Author Brad Dude

- 40+ years of leadership/management/consulting in 30+ countries & territories.

- Taught leadership courses for NASA & Naval Surface Warfare Center.

- Served as Peace Corps Volunteer, trainer & staff member in 2 Pacific Island countries.

- Authored or co-authored six books on leadership

- Just completed novel & screenplay (Finding Eden) that describes the challenges of migrants searching for a safe homeland.

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Michael is the founder and owner of Boom! Percussion Entertainment, a Mesa, AZ–based ensemble recognized for its innovative, high-energy performances. His lifelong connection to drumming began at Coronado High School, where he joined the marching band, later advancing through multiple seasons in Drum Corps. With a career rooted in music education, Michael spent years mentoring students before devoting himself fully to leading Boom! Today, he continues to share his expertise and passion for percussion with audiences worldwide, creating unforgettable musical experiences.

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Celebrated Author Kay A. Oliver

Kay A. Oliver, a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produce, wrote and directed films.

Defying gender biases and the notion that female-centric stories lack marketability in Hollywood, Oliver took the leap in become an author, championing women's resilience in her novels. Characters, often professionals like archeologists and anthropologists, navigate life's challenges with humor, despite their imperfections.

Passionate about storytelling, Kay's literary journey began with the success of "Disturbed Tombs," evolving into a compelling series. "Grave Disturbances," the second installment in the Dr. Kaili Worthy series, while anticipation builds for the upcoming release, "Disturbing Remains."

Kay's works include "Road to Elysium," resonating with readers on a deeply human level. In her latest work, "Ice Cream Moments," she explores family dynamics with empathy. Honored in Marquis' Who's Who in America 2024, Oliver's legacy as a legendary storyteller is cemented.

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June Edward has been psychic since a child; however she didn't realize she was also a medium until later in life. Some of her gifts have been passed on, since her mother was also a medium. She also passed to the other side herself when she was 27 years old, and came back to this side by choice. She can offer firsthand experience that Life after Life does exist! She has a 100% success rate in bringing through souls from the other side, to give closure and help loved ones heal on both sides. Her sold out group readings can help give insight as to what's going on in your life, and help to see what the Universe has in store.

June's special gifts include working directly with the Angels, Guides and departed Souls. Combined these tools have made her a very strong and accurate psychic and trance medium, able to bring through validating details to prove the connection and messages from the other side.

June believes that her job as a psychic medium is not only to help those connect with their loved ones, and heal both sides, but to help encourage others to embrace this life, and be thankful for all the gifts they receive in their life every day!

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She built the life she was supposed to want—a high-flying career, a marriage, a carefully crafted plan. Until everything came crashing down. A dear friend dies. Her marriage unravels. She's laid off while alone in a foreign country as a global pandemic hits. Then, just when she thinks it can't get worse, she gets the call that her father has died.

Stranded in rural Mexico, cracked open by grief, she experiences a supernatural encounter under the full moon that sets her on a wild, often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking journey. From car crashes and chaotic hookups, to silent meditation retreats, psychedelic revelations, robberies, and mystical moments—this is what happens when life blows up and a woman dares to say yes to becoming someone new.

Becca's journey is raw, hilarious, and a deeply human memoir that reads like fiction. What starts as a freefall becomes a wild quest to untangle grief, rewrite old stories, and rediscover her own worth. Told with spiritual sass, hard-won wisdom, and gut-punching honesty, this incredible true story is for anyone who's ever felt lost in their own life and is searching for more.

For fans of Glennon Doyle, Chelsea Handler, Gabrielle Bernstein, and Elizabeth Gilbert, this is a raw, funny, and soul-stirring invitation to remember who you are—and reclaim the freedom to become who you were always meant to be.

Just know: it's gonna get messy.

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Intuitive Healer & Bestselling Author of "The Secret Language Of Your Body" - Helping Millions Reclaim Inner Health & Power.

Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide. Below is some feedback about her work from highly regarded MD's as well as her incredible story of healing.

"The Secret Language of Your Body truly is the essential guide to restoring your body to its healthiest state and assist you to heal your life. Inna Segal offers invaluable insights into the underlying causes of illness and disease and provides practical advice, which will undoubtedly empower many to self-heal.

—Bernie S. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Medicine & Miracles

"The Secret Language of Your Body is thrilling and right on target! My fondest hope is that people all over the planet will take this message of healing into their hearts

and bodies, and become vibrantly well!"

—Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

"You don't have to be ill to benefit from this remarkable book. Ms. Segal provides simple but powerful exercises that help you connect with your body and inner

wisdom to promote physical, mental, and emotional healing at the deepest level, allowing you to live a happy, healthy, and more abundant life."

—Hyla Cass, MD, author of Natural Highs and former assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine

"I was a skeptic at first look. But I tried it and discovered this to be a magical book. Quite simply, it works and it can heal you."

—Roger Cole, MD, cancer and palliative care specialist,

and bestselling author of Mission of Love

"Even if you don't know what's wrong with you yet, this book helps you start on the

road to healing and—with the guidance of Inna—eventually even a cure!"

—Jerry M. Rosenbaum, MD, coauthor of What's Wrong with Me?

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Geopolitical analyst

José Niño is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He's a published author whose works have been featured at the Mises Institute, Big League Politics, and even cited by Senator Rand Paul. José is a popular commentator on the topics of foreign policy, cryptocurrency, immigration, and gun rights.

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As an author of 21 books, speaker, holistic counselor, Dr. Evette Rose has worked with over 7,500 clients, uncovering one undeniable truth — unresolved emotions impact our well-being.

I'm Dr. Evette Rose — an internationally renowned holistic counselor, trauma recovery expert, and author of 21 books, including the global best-seller Metaphysical Anatomy Volume 1: Your Body Is Talking, Are You Listening? This groundbreaking work explores 722 ailments and the emotional roots behind them, based on over 7,000 client case studies from around the world.

I specialize in helping people decode the hidden emotional messages behind physical symptoms — and my methods have helped thousands break free from chronic pain, trauma, and emotional stress. My work has been recognized globally, and I recently presented my latest research at a prestigious medical conference in London, UK. I will continue my speaker appearances in Dubai and Singapore this year, 2025.

Over the past decade, I've taught workshops in 43+ countries, empowering individuals, practitioners, and therapists with the tools to heal deeply and permanently. I've developed three powerful healing modalities — Metaphysical Anatomy Technique (MAT), Metapsychology Coaching (MC), and Integrative Soulful Therapy (IST) — all of which are rooted in neuroscience, psychosomatics, and compassion-based trauma recovery.

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Auditory Mentor and Author

Maureen Covinsky is no stranger to hearing loss. As an Auditory Mentor, Maureen uses her education and years of personal experience to assist those with hearing loss or family members of those losing their hearing. She has created a step by step guide on how to adapt to hearing loss while living a full and thriving life. From the emotional toll hearing decline can have on all involved, Maureen can help ease the transition and offer tools that support the journey.

Maureen Covinsky is a certified life coach and advocate for individuals living with hearing loss. After navigating her own journey of emotional healing and self-empowerment, she now helps others overcome the limitations of disability, perfectionism, and people-pleasing to live with confidence and clarity. She is the author of My Voice Beyond Hearing Loss: How I Discovered Confidence, Freedom, and Inner Peace, a powerful memoir and guide for anyone ready to reclaim their voice and thrive on their own terms

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