Awaken Hope

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"

Sheldon Stovall is a licensed counselor, pastor, and passionate Christian author whose mission is to bridge the gap between faith and mental health. Through his devotionals and teachings, he guides readers through Scripture with honesty, depth, and spiritual insight. His books filled with prayers, personal questions, daily spiritual goals, and practical mental health exercises, help readers grow, heal, and rediscover God’s presence in everyday life.

With a professional counseling background and years of pastoral experience, Sheldon brings a unique and compassionate perspective to emotional struggles, spiritual battles, and seasons of transition. He writes with a deep understanding of both the mind and the spirit, offering encouragement rooted in biblical truth and clinical wisdom.

Sheldon is also the author of Sunday School lesson books for grades K–12, written under the direction of God’s ordinance to help children build faith, character, emotional awareness, and a strong spiritual foundation at an early age.

His devotionals on the books of Kings and Samuel have already touched lives with their relatable style and Spirit-led message. Sheldon is committed to helping individuals, families, and churches embrace conversations about wellness, wholeness, and spiritual restoration.

He believes that everyone has a story worth redeeming and through his books, he invites readers to grow, reflect, and experience God’s restoring power for themselves.

Get a copy of his books at Amazon:

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If you spot someone hiking a trail with a coffee mug in one hand and a dog leash in the other—yep, that’s probably Kim Lengling.

Kim’s a multi-published author, podcast host, and all-around champion of hope and real talk. She’s the voice behind the Let Fear Bounce podcast, where she shares stories that remind you hope is real, kindness matters, and you’re never alone—even on rough days. As a veteran living with PTSD, Kim knows the power of small, hopeful moments. 

She’s the lead author of six heart-hugging anthologies (the latest, Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor), and her book, Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness, drops real-life stories that lift you up when the world feels heavy. To continue her kindness mission, her newest release, 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness, is available as an eBook this November.

When Kim’s not writing or recording, you’ll find her relaxing with a good book, filling her coffee cup (again), or walking with her dog, Dexter, living her best nature-loving life.

Hang out with Kim:

kimlenglingauthor.com

YouTube: @LetFearBounce

Brandi is a wife, a mother of three, a children's author, and a full-time university lecturer at a local university. Her youngest child was diagnosed with focal seizures and cerebral palsy at just 3 ½ years old, stemming from a lung mass present at birth. 

Despite the odds, her son, who was given only a 1% chance of survival, overcame the challenges and continues to inspire her every day. Driven by this journey, Brandi has found her passion in writing children's stories and speaking at local events, offering guidance and support to other families navigating similar diagnoses and the healing process.

Website: www.brandiharrington.com

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

Brandi’s Book Store: https://www.brandiharrington.com/authorsbooks

I’m Amanda, a national board certified health and wellness coach (NBC-HWC). I believe wellness isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s about creating a plan that fits you. 

Your path to health and wellness is as unique as you are, and you deserve a coach who embraces that.

Are you tired of feeling too busy to take care of yourself? 

Or feeling unsure of what the next step should be?

Odd as it may seem, health and wellness hasn’t always been my sorta ‘thing’.

I’ve been where you are now.

Overwhelmed, uncertain of how to move forward, and feeling utterly stuck.Maybe you've tried various self-care practices that just don’t seem to fit, leaving you feeling frustrated and discouraged.

The truth is, achieving your wellness goals can be a challenging journey which can often lead to putting ourselves last.

That's where I come in. As a passionate health and wellness coach, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Helping professional women slow down and make time for what matters most: their well-being.

Ready to go from running on empty to feeling calm, grounded, and in control?

When you take care of yourself, everything else flows better. Your energy, focus, and relationships all benefit.

Let’s Nurture your Well-Being, One Step at a Time

Let’s chat!

Self-care starts here: https://www.simplywellnesscoach.com

Larisa Sharipova is trained as a Medical Doctor and practices as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She is a founder of Holistic Expert, an Amazon Bestselling Author of “Listen to Your Body and Regain Your Health“ and a Public Speaker. She specializes in natural hormone balancing, epigenetics, stress management, detoxification and anti-aging.Dr. Sharipova graduated from medical school in Europe in 1993. She had practiced as an OBGYN specializing in adolescent gynecology and infertility and used alternative approaches to treat many hormonal disorders. After moving to the United States and learning about the American Medical System, while taking Medical Boards, Larisa decided to take a different path in helping women.

In 2012 Larisa Sharipova completed a professional training program in The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and the founder of Holistic Expert.

After healing herself and enhancing her own wellbeing, Larisa wanted to share her knowledge and her own story of a transformational journey to a better life through her books and programs. Dr. Sharipova is very passionate about working with women who try to juggle their families and careers by sacrificing their own health and happiness and who are ready to change their lives and achieve their goals through nutrition and lifestyle modifications. She guides women to build a healthy mind and a healthy body naturally, so they have less stress and more energy and joy in life.

Larisa Sharipova offers coaching for women through private and group sessions; webinars and workshops; retreats and cooking classes.

She is a professional member of American Drugless Practitioners Association and International Health Coaching Federation.

When Larisa is not writing, speaking, teaching, coaching clients or making a new healthy dish, you can find her doing yoga, creating chocolate, reading a book or enjoying time with her two daughters.

Website: https://www.holisticexpert.org

Peter Sacco

Peter is the author of 30 plus books—fiction and non-fiction and published on 4 continents. He is a resident expert and regular of Top 50 USA radio and TV markets including Fox, CBS, ABC, ESPN, Coast to Coast, iHeart and over 100 other major radio and TV networks. Peter is an award-winning director, writer, cinematographer & executive producer on 7 Continents. He is also the author of more than 800 articles (self-help and fiction) appearing in major news media worldwide.

Peter is a regular guest at Canadian and American Comic Cons, and has also appeared in films/TV shows. He is the former host of the hit radio series Matters of the Mind, and currently hosts Historical Niagara, the award-winning new TV series.

Peter has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX, COAST TO COAST and IHEART. Has been on major radio shows in 32 US states, 4 Canadian provinces, and radio shows in Europe, China, South America and Australia.

Peter is also columnist/author of over 800 articles in Canadian and USA media/magazines. He has also written several book reviews for Prentice-Hall Publishing Canada.

Peter is an award-winning executive producer, he has hosted many documentaries on relationships, psychological issues and children’s issues. He is a regularly featured guest on television and radio, and is the host of the highly popular weekly radio show, Matters of the Mind, and host of the hit TV series The Paranormal Profilers. Peter has appeared in various films and TV shows as an actor.

Peter resides in one of the most picturesque regions of the world, Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake, where he calls home. In his spare time, he still enjoys hitting the gym, strumming his guitars/banjo, and of course chasing down (hiking) the hundred plus waterfalls and cascades throughout the Region.

Website: https://peterandrewsacco.com

Alla Esther Levy, EIS, MSH, UCC  is the creator of the Recognize & Manage Your Level of Crazy™ Formula, also widely known as the Level of Crazy™ Method, a practical approach that helps leaders and teams transform stress and burnout into clarity and results.

Alla is a socially conscious leader, emotional intelligence strategist, and the visionary behind The Ei-EQ Institute™, a global movement dedicated to helping people and organizations shift from Reactive Crazy™ to Proactive Crazy™, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and strategically.

With over two decades of experience in leadership development, emotional intelligence, holistic wellness, and spiritual coaching, Alla brings a rare mix of deep insight, grounded strategy, and just the right dose of humor to every space she enters. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist, Life & Wellness Coach, Minister of Spiritual Healing, and Undercover Comedian, her approach is both lighthearted and transformational.

Through her signature tools—the EQ Archetype Quiz™ and The ASS Protocol™ (Awareness, Strategy, Serenity) Alla helps individuals, leaders and teams break through burnout, reconnect with purpose, and achieve sustainable success from the inside out.

As CEO of the institute, she leads with heart and humility, offering intentional, EQ-based leadership programs, group experiences, corporate consulting, and facilitator training for companies and mission-driven organizations worldwide. Whether on stage, in a workshop, or coaching one-on-one, Alla creates safe, engaging spaces that foster emotional awareness, strategic clarity, and authentic connection.

Alla is also the author of the refreshingly honest and entertaining book, “Level of Crazy: Like an Ahole, Everybody Has One,” a practical guide to using your Crazy to create clarity, purpose, and meaningful results.

In addition to her work at the Ei-EQ Institute™, Alla co-directs the Florida Balance Centers with her life and business partner, Tom. Together, they support clients struggling with vertigo, dizziness, balance and pain management conditions. They use a holistic model of healing based on functional movement, nutrition, acupuncture, and emotional health.

She lives in sunny Florida, where she enjoys beach walks, deep conversations, and a mutual respect for Tom’s Crazy and her own.

“Let’s use our Crazy, instead of being victims of it.”

Websites:

https://www.eieqinstitute.com/

https://balancecenters.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057508058473

https://www.facebook.com/EIEQInstitute

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPU_oaa7ZHF4vZgv2MuvyFw

Ruksana Carroll is a dynamic and forward-thinking professional known for her versatility, resilience, and commitment to meaningful impact. With a background that bridges both analytical and creative disciplines, she has built a reputation for approaching challenges with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight.

Throughout her career, Ruksana has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt in fast-changing environments, consistently delivering results while maintaining a people-centered approach. Her work reflects a deep understanding of collaboration and communication, allowing her to connect effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Whether leading initiatives or contributing as part of a broader effort, she brings focus, integrity, and thoughtful decision-making to every role she undertakes.

Ruksana’s interests extend beyond her professional life, often exploring areas related to personal development, cultural awareness, and community engagement. She values continuous learning and seeks opportunities to grow both intellectually and socially, believing that well-rounded perspectives drive better outcomes.

Known for her determination and balanced perspective, Ruksana Carroll continues to evolve as a professional and individual, guided by a desire to contribute positively and leave a lasting impression through her work and interactions.

Multi-award-winning author Samantha Evans Tschritter (Shridder) specializes in articulating grief and loss, leading grievers toward hope and healing. Her 20-plus years of leadership experience and contributions to over 30 books enable her to serve others, speaking truth with transparency, humor, and love.

Tschritter grew up in Chicagoland and has also lived in Minnesota and Oregon. She currently resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina with her husband, their three teen and preteen daughters, cats named Pitter and Patter, and their Siberian husky whom she lost the vote to name Onomatopoeia.

Tschritter didn't know she was an author until friends suggested that normal people don't write books for fun. By then, she had several books published.

Nothing refreshes Tschritter’s soul like gardening. She gardens to work through plot holes, writer’s block, character development and book ideas. …Tschritter spends a great deal of time gardening.

Website: https://www.loveunedited.com