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Jennifer Hill asks spiritual teacher and life coach, Shannon Leischner: How can we effectively deal with stress and trauma at work and at home? Shannon offers suggestions to shift from beta waves (high stress) to theta waves (low stress). She also provides tools to help alleviate stress and frustration.

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Shannon Leischner is a world renowned psychic/medium and energy worker who was born with powerful inherited abilities from generations of truly gifted family members. For over 20 years, she has been changing people’s lives through life path coaching, intuitive guidance and angelic communication. Known as a Spiritual Catalyst, Shannon helps people all over the world to transform their lives, uncover hidden abilities and remember their true spiritual path. Assisting people to alleviate physical and mental traumas, limiting self beliefs and directing them to find their divine life purpose.

Shannon has an extraordinary ability to communicate, interact with, and cross over spiritual beings. Her immense relationship with the angelic realm has taught her that there is definitely more to this world than what we are able to see. She has been trained in many energetic techniques including Reiki, Theta Healing, Spiritual Healing, and Angelic Energy Healing. Quite often, while performing energy work on a client, she intuitively sees the root cause of an ailment or trauma and instantaneously helps to shift the energy to alleviate all that doesn’t belong or serve them.

Along with her metaphysical training, Shannon is a Certified Life Coach, has an MPA in Public Administration and is a Martial Arts Master with a 6th Degree Blackbelt in several styles. She was a featured speaker and radio guest at ECETI International Conference in Washington State for James Gilliland and produced two subliminal wellness CD’s both available for sale on her website.

Shannon has been a guest many times on “LA Talk Radio” with hosts Cameron Datzker, Guy Towe and Jennifer Hill, “The Kim Iverson Show”, “Darkness Radio” with host Dave Schrader, “Be The Light Now” with host Reverend Michael, “Paranormal Radio” with host Rubbiz Fire. “XStasis” Spanish radio with host Jorge Arrendado, and has numerous interviews on “Blog Talk Radio” with host Andrew Aloha and many other radio hosts. In 2012 she was a featured guest at The Country Music Awards Gala and The Media Madness Celebrity Event in Hollywood. She has also been a featured guest at The Queen Mary Ship in Long Beach.

She has been featured in several publications including “Light Workers World Elite” by Maximillion Lafayette and will also soon make her debut on several HBO television programs.

Jennifer Hill speaks with mindfulness expert and author, Laurie J. Cameron, about her new book: “The Mindful Day.” Laurie offers suggestions for incorporating mindfulness into your day and discusses the health benefits of doing so. Laurie also talks about taking 3-10 minutes every day for a “body scan” to check in with any feelings or emotions you might be holding on to so that you can become more self-aware.

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Mindful leadership expert Laurie J. Cameron is author of “The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening,” (March 27, 2018). Laurie is founder and CEO of PurposeBlue, an organization that brings evidence-based mindful leadership programs to companies, change makers, culture-shifters, universities and federal agencies.

With 25 years of international management consulting and business leadership experience, and a passion for creativity, transformation and human development, Laurie is dedicated to helping people learn mindfulness to live with meaning and lead with purpose-driven performance. As a former Accenture management consultant and business executive with three companies, her clients tell her she “gets their challenges” — in how she translates mindfulness into practical language and applications for everyday life.

Laurie founded PurposeBlue on her realization that mindfulness is the foundational competency for achieving human potential, happiness and optimal well-being. Mindful, resilient leaders deepen their self-awareness and self-mastery, which allows them to be in a place of choice during difficult moments. Mindful leaders are able to stay connected to purpose and thrive during uncertainty, change, and the distractions of our tech world.

Laurie has practiced mindfulness since 1995, following the teachings of mindfulness leader and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. In 2013, she received the Five Mindfulness Trainings at the Magnolia Grove Monastery from Thich Nhat Hanh. In her capacity as founder of PurposeBlue, Laurie leads retreats, speaks around the globe, coaches and teaches leaders internationally how to bring more wisdom, clarity and meaning to their lives and work.

As a Certified SIY Teacher Laurie was part of the first global cohort of teachers for the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), based on the leadership program developed at Google. Bringing together thought leaders in emotional intelligence, neuroscience and mindfulness, SIYLI is dedicated to developing wise and compassionate leaders. Laurie teaches the SIY program around the world to companies like Google, Gemalto, Sunovian and in SIY Programs in New York; London; Paris; Beijing; Hyderabad; Washington, DC; and Copenhagen. She has taught PurposeBlue's Mindful Leadership programs in Deloitte across the US.

Laurie is a Senior Fellow with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at George Mason University, working with leading researchers in the emerging field of workplace well-being. She is a Guest Professor at the top-ranked Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, teaching Mindful Leadership to EMBA leaders in the Leadership Mastery series. Laurie also trained as a Presence-Based Leadership Coach and is a certified coach with the International Coach Federation. She is an active member of Otto Scharmer’s Presencing Institute and the east coast chapter of the Neuroleadership Institute. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and daughter. For more information visit lauriejcameron.com and PurposeBlue.com.

Jennifer Hill talks to author and speaker, Blake Morgan, about how to build your brand. Blake shares her story about being an introvert and how she turned her weakness into a thriving business. Blake also discusses tips for successful networking and to create new opportunities.

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Blake Morgan is a Customer Experience Futurist. Her first book is “More is More: How The Best Companies Go Farther and Work Harder To Create Knock Your Socks Off Customer Experiences.” Blake is adjunct faculty at the Rutgers executive education MBA program. Blake contributes to Forbes, the Harvard Business Review and Hemispheres Magazine. She is the host of The Modern Customer Podcast and a weekly customer experience video series on YouTube. She has worked with Ericsson, Intel, Verizon Wireless, and many more.

Jennifer Hill talks to Professor Robin Hayes about the relationship between biology and our successes or failures in life. Professor Hayes addresses how our behaviors are drawn from our genetics, but that various genes can be turned “on” or “off” depending on an individual’s environment. Professor Hayes also discusses the role that genetics play in our decision making process.

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Robin Hayes is a Professor of microbiology at Hartnell College in Salinas California. He has a graduate degree from Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, and more than 25 years as a researcher, analyst and educator. Professor Hayes has conducted research at Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station and developed educational material for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He has served as the senior analyst for the nation’s largest water reclamation project. Professor Hayes considers himself a general biologist with a broad, but limited, knowledge of most things biological. He is a fan of genetics and cell research and is fascinated by the field of Quantum Mechanics. He enjoys taking photos of mushrooms from what he calls the gnome's perspective. His first book examines the biology behind behavior at the cellular level. What are the factors and influences determining our decisions and how can we better use this information?

Jennifer Hill talks to CEO of Avenica, Brian Weed, about how recent college graduates can find their passion and follow their dreams. Brian discusses the tools Avenica offers to help match recent graduates with their ideal positions. He also offers strategies for companies who are looking to hire and retain recent college graduates.

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Brian Weed is CEO of Avenica, a national career matchmaking firm specializing in placing recent college graduates into entry-level, career-track positions with Avenica clients. Brian is an experienced business leader with nearly 30 years of experience helping companies of all sizes improve processes, boost revenue and drive business results. Prior to joining Avenica, Brian served as chief executive officer for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. During his time at Tricoci University, the fast-growing company was among the industry leaders in successfully placing its graduates with leading salons and spas. Prior to Tricoci University, Brian was a key architect of Avendra, a supply chain services company formed by Marriott and Hyatt, where he was chief operating officer. In 2017, Avendra was acquired by Aramark for $1.35 billion. Brian has also been vice president of strategic planning for Hyatt Hotels Corp. and vice president and partner of The Boston Consulting Group. Brian is an active philanthropist with a passion for improving outcomes for students from under-resourced urban neighborhoods. He graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and later graduated, with distinction, from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management with a master's degree in business administration.

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Jennifer Hill talks to Kabbalistic teacher and self-made millionaire, David Ghiyam, about the secrets of lasting success and happiness. David emphasizes the importance of being proactive, not reactive and discusses letting go of fear and lack. He suggests that by pausing, and saying “what a pleasure” you have an opportunity to turn your reactive behavior into proactive behavior.

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A self-made millionaire at 15-years-old, David Ghiyam was immersed in the investment world and medical field before experiencing a roller coaster ride on the financial spectrum. With his vast insight, he is a catalyst for people to realize that abundance and fulfillment begin on the inside with a strong spiritual practice. One of the leading Kabbalah teachers in the world, and a full-time volunteer, his understanding of self-transformation and global change are what contribute to his tremendous success. David and his wife currently live in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Hill asks philanthropist and CEO, Gavin Keilly, how he created his dream job working with celebrities and charities for various awards shows. Gavin talks about how he pioneered the celebrity gifting suite industry using innovation and business strategies. Gavin also shares how he created and sustained long-term success, and offers advice to entrepreneurs.

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Gavin B. Keilly is the Founder and CEO of GBK (gbkproductions.com), a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Founded in 2000, GBK consists of five distinct divisions: GBK Luxury Gift Lounges; GBK Events; GBK Weddings; GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Public Relations/ Marketing Services. Though separate, each entity is interconnected, allowing clients/brands a full range of marketing services and benefits. GBK is a company dedicated to giving each client customized marketing options with high quality and tailor made services. With a proven track record for attracting a celebrity clientele such as Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston, Helen Mirren, Forrest Whitaker, Leonardo Dicaprio, Fergie, Rhianna, Neil Patrick Harris, and Ryan Seacrest, (just to name a few). GBK has taken part in such high profile events as Gifting Lounges for the Oscars, Emmys, Emmy, Golden Globes, backstage at the CNN Hero Awards, BETs 10th Annual GLAAD Awards, Sundance, Cannes and the list goes on. Gavin has also been seen on CNN, CBS NEWS, NBC Morning Show, MSNBC, FOX, EXTRA, and various other shows. GBK and Gavin has also been featured in Business Week, People Magazine, US Weekly, In Style, USA Today, The Front Page of the New York Times, CNN.com, and many nationally read publications.

Charity is Very Important to Gavin. His First Charitable Consulting Client, 10 years ago, was Sharon Osborne, where helped create her inaugural Charity event at her estate. Utilizing his combined marketing, sales and non-profit experience, Gavin has since helped over 40 non-profits raise their fundraising goals by integrating celebrities into their events and thinking outside the box to generate higher paying sponsors. By discovering the needs, wants and goals, Gavin creates strategies to help them accomplish their ultimate goal of raising funds and garnering more awareness for their causes. Gavin also practices what he preaches. He (GBK) gives back 20% of their profits to a variety of charities. GBK has donated Millions; over $3,000,000 in products, services, and cash over the last 4 years alone…

Gavin was one of the first companies to actually come up with the gift suite concept. Today, GBK produces gift suites for all the big award shows like the Emmys, Oscars, Grammies, and numerous others with gift bags valued in upwards of $100,000 per bag. This business is truly about creating the “Win-Win-Win”. The celebrity wins because they get a phenomenal amount of fantastic gifts, including vacations, jewels, the latest fashion, and plenty of the coolest gadgets on the market, the Vendor (GBK’s client) also wins, as they get a photo with each celebrity and their product that they can use in their internal marketing material, social media, and most importantly the ability to submit it to press outlets, and the charities win because they have the opportunity to garner additional exposure and revenue.

Jennifer Hill talks to author, speaker and appreciation expert, Dr. Paul White, about the five languages of appreciation in the workplace. Dr. White shares ways to handle a toxic work environment and how to authentically show your appreciation. Dr. White also discusses common obstacles when working on shifting workplace culture to create a more appreciative and thriving business.

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Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who makes work relationships work. He has written articles for and been interviewed by Bloomberg’s Business Week, CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, FoxBusiness.com, Huffington Post LIVE, U.S. News and World Report, and Yahoo! Finance.

As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by Microsoft, Miller Coors, NASA, the Million Dollar Round Table, ExxonMobil, the Milken Institute, DIRECTV, the Salvation Army, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Compassion International, and numerous other national organizations.

Dr. White is the coauthor of three books including, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, written with Dr. Gary Chapman (author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages), which has sold over 250,000 copies. Based on their extensive research and expertise, Dr. White and Dr. Chapman have developed a unique way for organizations to motivate employees that leads to increased job satisfaction, higher employee performance and enhanced levels of trust. Their online assessment tool, Motivating by Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 110,000 employees and their Appreciation at Work training resources have been used by numerous corporations, colleges and universities, medical facilities, schools, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, and is used in over 25 countries.

In his most recent book, The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation, (just released in April 2017), Dr. White identifies the top 10 obstacles encountered in trying to build appreciation into an organization’s culture, and how to overcome these challenges successfully.

A highly sought-after keynote speaker and leadership trainer, Dr. White’s style has been described as “high energy world-class expertise built upon Midwestern practicality with the right touch of humor and personal connection.”

Jennifer Hill asks detective, speaker, author and winner of Big Brother, Derrick Levasseur, about his new book “The Undercover Edge.” Derrick shares how his undercover work in his early 20’s shaped his ability to understand and interact with people at all levels. He offers tips for applying the principles in his book to job hunting and interviewing. Derrick also offers suggestions on how to access people and situations, and to be more impactful in all areas of one’s life.

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Derrick Levasseur is a decorated police sergeant from Central Falls, Rhode Island. Before becoming a supervisor, he was assigned to the Investigative Division, where he spent three years as an undercover detective.

Through his life experiences, both personal and professional, Derrick has developed an innovative approach to building stronger relationships and achieving personal goals. He used that same approach on the CBS hit series Big Brother and is now regarded as one of the greatest to have ever played.

Derrick also starred in the Investigation Discovery hit docu-series Is OJ Innocent?: The Missing Evidence, a show that gave viewers a firsthand look at his investigative methods and approaches to interpersonal communication.

Follow him on Twitter at @DerrickL on Instagram @DerrickVLevasseur, or visit his website at OfficialDerrick.com.

Jennifer Hill speaks with best selling author, Sharon Schweitzer, about proper etiquette in the workplace. Sharon shares tips to be effective in how you dress and communicate when interviewing or at a business meeting. She also offers suggestions to be culturally sensitive when in visiting other countries and/or meeting with people from other cultures.

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Sharon Schweitzer, JD is the founder of Access to Culture and an award-winning entrepreneur. Accredited in Intercultural Management by the Hofstede Centre in Helsinki, Finland, she advises and trains current and emerging leaders in Global 2000 organizations and universities, to improve business communication and increase revenue.

She is an internationally recognized cross-cultural business expert, trainer, speaker, and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book in International Business, Access to Asia (3rd printing), named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015. She’s received the prestigious recognition of being the Small Business winner of the British Airways International Trade Award at the 2016 Greater Austin Business Awards. She was the 2009 honoree in the City of Austin program Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Austin Women. In September 2017, her blog Access to Culture, was named one of the Top 10 Intercultural Communication Blogs.

She’s a media resource for NPR, BBC World News; is a Huffington Post and Luxe Lifestyle Magazine contributor; and has been quoted in Investor’s Business Daily, BBC Capital, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and numerous media outlets.

Sharon has worked with brands like CBS, Hilton Hotels, JPMorgan, Lexus, MD Anderson, Toyota, sports athletes, and student leaders, to provide practical techniques for improving business communication and increasing revenue.

She is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a B.A. in Sociology, and a juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law-Houston. She sits on the board of the Global Thinkers Forum in London, U.K., has traveled to all 7 continents, over 80 countries and still counting. Sharon lives with her husband John of 20 plus years and their golden retriever Toffee in Austin, Texas, USA.