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Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of tv, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying. Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny memoir—is his first published book.

Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of tv, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying. Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny memoir—is his first published book.

Cristina M. Ramirez is a serial entrepreneur bringing her empowerment curricula to audiences everywhere - from children to corporations. Her programs have been implemented across 40 states, and with over 10,000 individuals from children to corporate executives. A veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Cristina is skilled at challenging limitations and finding possibilities. No stranger to significant difficulties, Cristina has made it her personal mission to empower others to face their challenges with confidence. Cristina is a widowed single mom to two teenage boys, and best selling author of her book Empowered by Discomfort. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and in her free time you are likely to find her snowboarding with her sons, hiking with the dogs, or cleaning the cat litter.

An eternal optimist and driven by her LOVE TO GIVE, her role as CEO TO HER NON-PROFIT, "EXCLUSIVELY FIRST RESPONDERS",is to continue to be her authentic self, to share her excitement with the team, to be grateful for, recognize and reward the talent they have attracted, and to promote great talent from within. Our promise is to set the standard for excellence with the highest quality care for our team members, our clients' and their families to achieve optimal health and well-being. Laura studied and graduated from the Los Angeles Training Institute for Substance Abuse through the state of California for her CADP1 certification. Laura has worked in the Rehab industry as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician, Resident Advisor, Resident Mentor, Case Manager and Counselor. She has worked in both individual and group settings in both residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs before following her passion to save first responders.

Seeing the devastating and deadly effects of marijuana in his patients, family, and friends, Dr. Raymond Wiggins began investigating the subject, and what he found shocked him. His search for answers revealed an overwhelming body of evidence showing the adverse effects of marijuana. Soon, he found he was not alone. As people learned of his quest, many had similar stories of friends and family who had suffered harm or died from this drug. The stories are heartbreaking. Every story is fuel on a fire that cannot be quenched. This investigation has now become a passion to bust marijuana myths and spread the truth about this dangerous drug. He believes if he saves one life, it is worth the effort. His mission is to save as many people as possible from the physical, mental, and spiritual ravages of this drug. Dr. Wiggins has studied the subject of marijuana for many years, examining the subject from both medical and biblical perspectives. He has the expertise to evaluate the mountains of information about marijuana, weed out the lies, and present the truth about the subject in an understandable, informative, persuasive, and engaging manner. Dr. Wiggins has earned over five hundred college credit hours, most in biological and medical sciences and most at the graduate and doctoral levels. He has two doctorates—a DDS from Texas A & M School of Dentistry and an MD from McGovern Medical School. Dr. Wiggins has been on the front lines of patient care for almost three decades and has sedated more than 27,000 patients. He serves on his state board Dental Review Committee and on the Edward C. Hinds Academy Foundation board. He has also served on the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons board. He recently earned his MDiv (Master of Divinity) in New Testament Studies from Regent University and is actively involved in ministry leadership.

An eternal optimist and driven by her LOVE TO GIVE, her role as CEO TO HER NON-PROFIT, "EXCLUSIVELY FIRST RESPONDERS",is to continue to be her authentic self, to share her excitement with the team, to be grateful for, recognize and reward the talent they have attracted, and to promote great talent from within. Our promise is to set the standard for excellence with the highest quality care for our team members, our clients' and their families to achieve optimal health and well-being. Laura studied and graduated from the Los Angeles Training Institute for Substance Abuse through the state of California for her CADP1 certification. Laura has worked in the Rehab industry as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician, Resident Advisor, Resident Mentor, Case Manager and Counselor. She has worked in both individual and group settings in both residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs before following her passion to save first responders.

Seeing the devastating and deadly effects of marijuana in his patients, family, and friends, Dr. Raymond Wiggins began investigating the subject, and what he found shocked him. His search for answers revealed an overwhelming body of evidence showing the adverse effects of marijuana. Soon, he found he was not alone. As people learned of his quest, many had similar stories of friends and family who had suffered harm or died from this drug. The stories are heartbreaking. Every story is fuel on a fire that cannot be quenched. This investigation has now become a passion to bust marijuana myths and spread the truth about this dangerous drug. He believes if he saves one life, it is worth the effort. His mission is to save as many people as possible from the physical, mental, and spiritual ravages of this drug. Dr. Wiggins has studied the subject of marijuana for many years, examining the subject from both medical and biblical perspectives. He has the expertise to evaluate the mountains of information about marijuana, weed out the lies, and present the truth about the subject in an understandable, informative, persuasive, and engaging manner. Dr. Wiggins has earned over five hundred college credit hours, most in biological and medical sciences and most at the graduate and doctoral levels. He has two doctorates—a DDS from Texas A & M School of Dentistry and an MD from McGovern Medical School. Dr. Wiggins has been on the front lines of patient care for almost three decades and has sedated more than 27,000 patients. He serves on his state board Dental Review Committee and on the Edward C. Hinds Academy Foundation board. He has also served on the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons board. He recently earned his MDiv (Master of Divinity) in New Testament Studies from Regent University and is actively involved in ministry leadership.

Jeffrey Madden is a Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at ADvantage Therapeutics, which is a clinical biotechnology firm developing a novel immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s Disease. His career spans more than 20 years in the investment management industry including Partner and Portfolio Manager at IronBridge Capital Management and Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at RMB Capital. He also worked at Accenture in the Retail Management Consulting Practice. Jeffrey is an active board member and lead investor of Rational Vaccines, which is developing therapeutic and prophylactic live attenuated vaccines for HSV-1 and HSV-2. He also serves on the boards of Leading India’s Future Today, which offers educational programs attuned to sound economic thinking; and the Bartley J. Madden Foundation, which creates employment opportunities for those most in need. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Iowa with Business Honors and Distinction.

Have you ever wished you could snap out of it when you feel overcome by stress, worry, fear, frustration, or other troublesome feelings? Our guest today has developed a new approach to mindfulness designed to help you do just that. Mindfulness expert Julie Potiker is author of the new book, “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.” And Julie's first book, “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos," is now available on audiobook.

Have you ever wished you could snap out of it when you feel overcome by stress, worry, fear, frustration, or other troublesome feelings? Our guest today has developed a new approach to mindfulness designed to help you do just that. Mindfulness expert Julie Potiker is author of the new book, “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.” And Julie's first book, “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos," is now available on audiobook.