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Geoffrey Mark is a walking encyclopedia of show business history. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised all over the country, Mr. Mark has worked as an actor, singer, stand-up comedian, radio host, and Grammy nominated writer. He writes and produces documentaries and reality shows for cable television. 

Jazz singer, comedian, radio show personality, show business historian, actor, producer and best-selling author Geoffrey Mark is marking his fiftieth anniversary in show business. Mr. Mark got started professionally when he was only fifteen, co-starring in "L'il Abner" at the Colony 7 Dinner Theater outside of Washington, D.C.

Through the years, Mr. Mark has starred off-Broadway in five productions, been a huge success in night clubs all over the world singing jazz and doing stand-up comedy, written and produced dozens of programs for cable TV, is the author of the best-selling tomes "The Lucy Book", "Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway" and two books on Ella Fitzgerald. He is also the mighty proud recipient of an Emmy Award, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.

GEOFFREY MARK BACKGROUNDER

Emmy winner and best selling author, Geoffrey Mark, is releasing his new book about the Legendary Ella Fitzgerald, with full support of the Fitzgerlad estate and foundation, is about to hit stores in February, just in time for Black History and Womens History Months (Februrary & March). Developed with material from the archives of her estate, this Centennial Birthday Edition is illustrated with 275 photos of Ella, with artifacts from her life and internationally acclaimed career. In addition to the regular book, there will be a Delux Edition with an exclusive 2 CD set, in which proceeds with benefit The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.

Best selling author, Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, Geoffrey Mark, has diligently put together the ultimate ELLA biography, this tome not only covers her entire career with many never-before seen photos, interviews, and anecdotes, but delivers for the first time the true, untold story of Ella - the woman. ELLA reveals the unknown side of the famous vocalist, including …

The author is not only an award-winning author but interacted with Ella's inner circle towards the end of her life, performing her songs with their original arrangements and telling insider stories at every venue

Mr. Mark currently has his own radio show "Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella", and is finishing up "The New Lucy Book" and his tell-all memoir, "The Devil was Born in Brooklyn"

Ashley Boss and Daughters - World Ocean Day

Founded by two inspiring young entrepreneurs, Kaylee Jane and Macy Ray, who were driven to tackle the plastic pollution crisis after witnessing a tragic sight on the beach—a dead pelican. At just 8 and 7 years old, they urged their mom, Ashley, to take action, leading to the creation of World Eco Boss.

This innovative initiative transforms microplastics into beautiful jewelry, accessories, and upcycled clothing. Join us as we share our journey of environmental advocacy, entrepreneurial growth, and the lessons we've learned about sustainability along the way!

Pardé Brigette is the strategist who turns spark into signal. A Los Angeles–based Creative Director, he architects brands the way Wes Anderson frames a shot—every color, every cadence, every cultural cue exactly where it belongs. His recent Adweek spotlight for igniting the “HilmanTok” craze proved what insiders already knew: algorithms and audiences lean in when Pardé drops an idea.

Equal parts cultural curator and philanthropist, he treats community like a core KPI—amplifying under-heard voices and proving that profit and purpose can share the same stage. Whether he’s mapping a go-to-market playbook, mentoring the next wave of creators, or turning a blank deck into a movement, Pardé’s north star never wavers: build with soul, scale with strategy, leave the world better than you found it.

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Welcome to The Awaken Hope Show. I'm Kandiee Campbell, your host, and I'm here with my guest “Emery Fuller” today on Father’s Day. Our show for you is called “A Son's Love for His Father”.

About Kandiee:

I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

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Welcome to The Awaken Hope Show. I'm Kandiee Campbell, your host, and I'm here with my co-host, Sandy Evenson. Our show for you is called “Tapping on Not Worthy and “How Not Feeling Worthy Shows Up”. 

About Kandiee:

I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenhopeshow/

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Transformational Journals: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/journal/

Welcome to The Awaken Hope Show. I'm Kandiee Campbell, your host, and I'm here with my co-host, Sandy Evenson. Our show for you is called “Tapping on Not Worthy”. 

About Kandiee:

I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenhopeshow/

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/awakenhopeshow

Transformational Journals: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/journal/

Director/Producer, Tim Gray Bio:

Recipient of of the American Public Television National Programming Excellence Award and 6 Regional Emmy Awards, Tim Gray and the non-profit World War II Foundation have produced 40 documentary films on the personal stories of World War II. Tim has received six regional Emmy Awards for his work and dozens of International film awards. Tim’s films rank in the top five of most requested programs nationally by PBS affiliates. Tim’s films are shot on location in Europe and the Pacific and narrated by celebrity voices, including Tom Brokaw, Gary Sinise, Paul Giamatti, Keith Morrison, Kevin Bacon, Darius Rucker, Josh Lucas, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Nantz, Luke Bryan, Liev Schreiber, Tom Selleck, and Bill Belichick.

In 2012, Tim also raised money for and dedicated the Richard D. Winters Leadership Monument in Normandy, France. Tim also dedicated a plaque in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2021, honoring Elvis Presley’s role in helping to get the USS Arizona Memorial built at Pearl Harbor. In 2021, Tim was inducted into the State of Rhode Island’s Hall of Fame. Tim has often appeared on national television, discussing the personal stories of World War II. The World War II Foundation has an additional eight films in various forms of production. In addition to airing in the United States, Tim’s films also air internationally in Europe, Canada, and the Far East.

This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and PBS is releasing a documentary on Bob Hope and his involvement entertaining the troops and actual correspondence/letters with the service men and women, titled “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,” Narrated by Gary Sinise, with 315 stations currently scheduled to pick up the documentary beginning in May.

Legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his troupe of performers traveled more than 80,000 miles during World War II to entertain the troops. There were several close calls where Hope and his fellow entertainers were almost killed. Hope and his troupe often performed near the frontlines in Europe and the Pacific as part of an overall Hollywood effort to make sure stars brought some of America to the battle zones. Using animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors, and combat veterans, MILES, MORALE AND MEMORIES: BOB HOPE AND WORLD WAR II examines Hope’s impact on World War II and why President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked some of Hollywood’s top radio and movie stars to hold a microphone instead of a gun in the war.

You can view the Sizzle Reel for Miles, Morale and Memories at https://vimeo.com/1069716323

Website: https://wwiifoundation.org/bio-tim-gray/

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenhopeshow/

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TWO FAN FAVORITE ACTORS 

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS

ABOUT THEIR ICONIC CHARACTERS

Recently, NETFLIX announced a reboot of the hit series “Little House on the Prairie.” Below is information of two actors, who portrayed major and iconic characters in both the series and the original books by Laura Ingels Wilder. 

Alison Arngrim, who portrayed the notorious nasty Nellie Oleson (Listed as America’s #1 TV Bitch by Vanity Fair) and Dean Butler who portrayed the love of Laura Ingels life. The 12 year difference in age, was less of a problem than it is in today’s society. Together they represent a full and insightful interview covering ten years of the hit series and thoughts on the idea of a reboot.

ABOUT ALISON ARNGRIM

New York Times Best Selling author of Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated, Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series Little House On The Prairie, and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television, stage and multi-media appearances. Her one woman show Confessions of a Prairie Bitch, which started at Club Fez in New York in 2002, has now become a world-wide phenomenon, having been performed to packed houses in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Green Bay, San Francisco, Seattle, and in France, where Arngrim performs entirely in French to standing room only crowds in her all-French version titled: Confessions d’une Garce de La Prairie and La Malle aux Tresors de Nellie Oleson. 

Upcoming stops on the CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH 2025 Tour include: http://spincyclenyc.com/index.php/theater/58-nellie-tour

ABOUT DEAN BUTLER

An iconic and heartwarming television show, Little House on the Prairie—and its cast—remains beloved by millions. Dean Butler considers the role Almanzo to be one of the greatest gifts of his life, and now, he’s ready to tell the story of his Prairie.

PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond (on sale June 25, 2024; HC, $28.00) by Dean Butler shares the behind- the-scenes of Little House on the Prairie on a heartfelt journey of “good luck, good television, and the very good— if gloriously imperfect—people who made it so.” Cast as Almanzo, Laura Ingalls’ starring love interest, Butler captured the enduring affection of fans and co-stars alike. With a foreword from Melissa Gilbert (Laura) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie), this uplifting memoir follows Butler’s journey from childhood to the Prairie and beyond.

Cast at twenty-two years old, Butler had no idea of the lasting impact being cast in Little House on the Prairie would have on him. Having previously starred in Judy Blume’s Forever with Stephanie Zimbalist, Butler was fresh- faced and naïve to Hollywood, eager to make his mark. He found his home in the Prairie and embraced his fellow cast members as family. Butler’s passion for honest-to-goodness entertainment began in the Prairie and followed him throughout his rich career of acting, producing, and directing.

Dean Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his role as Almanzo Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, based on the beloved Little House book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. He was a producer for NBC Golf’s Emmy-nominated series Feherty for over ten seasons. Dean lives in California with his family.

Visit him at https://deanbutler.com/ or @officialdeanbutler on Instagram.

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenhopeshow/

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Transformational Journals: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/journal/