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Team Legend

Hometown: Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

Resident: Miami, FL

Mafe was born and raised in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, where she enjoyed adventurous family trips and a musical environment. Later, her family moved to Margarita Island, but limited opportunities hindered her passion for singing. In 2017, the family made the life-changing decision to relocate to Miami. The transition to a new life in the U.S. was challenging for Mafe and her family, but joining a choir class provided a sense of belonging and helped her overcome language barriers. After graduating with an AA degree in music performance and jazz, Mafe took a year off to determine her path in music. She currently works two jobs and saves money for recording her original music. She enjoys cooking authentic Venezuelan dishes with her mom in her free time.

Song: "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King, James Taylor

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_dF2vlxKmE 


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Team Chance 

Hometown and resident of Jupiter, FL

Serenity, at just 14 years old, auditioned for Season 21 but didn't get any chairs to turn. The coaches gave her feedback to practice more and grow as a vocalist. She was involved in musical theater, which Ariana appreciated and believed was a great place for vocal growth. After her audition, Serenity focused on finding her voice and taking weekly vocal lessons. She booked small gigs at local events to gain exposure and practice her skills. She now works at a local boba café to cover expenses and recently got her driver's license. Dance remains an important part of her life and she participates in a few dance teams, practicing multiple times a week.

Song: "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi Performance: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWQQgdHb2qw 

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Dr. Oelberger is a licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology through the Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, with an emphasis in Spirituality and Consciousness. He holds ACT board certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Certification in Sports psychology- having trained with a Navy Seal in order to target emotional obstacles to performance amongst athletes. Dr.Oelberger has attained the rank level of Shodan, in Shaolin kempo martial arts and was awarded this rank in the Shaolin temple in Deng Feng, China in the summer of 2013. 

Richard has a book published on the integration of spirituality and psychology entitled, “Qualitative Kabbalah: The Value of Living a Spiritual System”. His Master’s thesis focused on Treatment and understanding of Post -Traumatic Stress disorder, specifically cultural and historical trends and implications for treatment. 

Richard Oelberger, PhD offers his own unique style of psychology differentiating him amongst traditional forms of psychology, integrating a model of psychology combining Somatic and body oriented psychotherapy with mindfulness and spiritual approaches. He hosts a bi weekly Podcast on his Richardlistens channel on Apple Podcasts on topics surrounding channeling your own inner hero, covering the field of Performance, Human transformation, and Sports Psychology related interests. He continues to coach multiple youth sports teams and actively engages community development of sport and team building.

He offers treatment for:
Sports and performance issues
Body oriented processing of stress and trauma
Anxiety/Depression
Addiction, Gambling, and Recovery Issues
Relationship Issues
Stress Reduction Skills
Performance Enhancement Visualization Skills and Meditation
Mind/Body Training
Transformational Character Development

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You have to Let Yourself Off the Hook!" Speaker, teacher, writer and researcher Liam Naden helps you create true success in your life by understanding how to use your brain the right way - overcoming your problems, achieving your goals and ending frustrations. He is the host of the "Let Yourself Off the Hook" podcast and coaching program, explaining how to achieve success without the struggle.

Liam is also an experienced marriage and relationships coach, host of the "Growing in Love for Life" podcast, author of two books and the 20-volume Growing in Love for Life series of short books on marriage.  He is also creator of 4 relationships coaching programs.

Originally from New Zealand, Liam has recently completed an eight-year adventure sailing through fifteen countries in Europe on his own yacht.  

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Alan Lazaros experienced adversity early in life when he lost his father in a car accident at the tender age of two. Later, at 26, he faced his own mortality following a near-fatal car accident. This pivotal moment prompted him to deeply question his life's direction and choices. Seeking answers, he found inspiration in "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying" by Bronnie Ware and a transformative Ted Talk by Tony Robbins. These resources guided him towards a path of self-improvement and purposeful living.

Alan is now on a mission to help others design fulfilling lives and unlock their full potential. With a heart-driven but no-nonsense approach, he inspires, motivates, and educates individuals on the journey to their next level. Armed with a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, he specializes in peak performance, productivity, organizational design, and optimizing individuals, teams, and businesses.

As the leader of a global team at NLU, Alan has conducted numerous trainings worldwide and completed thousands of one-on-one coaching sessions. His dedication lies in assisting others to achieve their goals in life, love, health, and wealth.

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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 television, 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 debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. 

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ALYSSA CROSBY, 27

Stolen by Team Chance

Hometown and resident of Binghampton, NY

Alyssa is a self-proclaimed cat lady. When Alyssa is not performing on stage, you can usually find her at home with her fiancé, five cats and puppy. Alyssa loves to write songs and sometimes serenade her animals with her music. Having grown up around singers, Alyssa's mother had a deep connection to music and started her own karaoke business when Alyssa was just a kid. Alyssa enjoyed karaoke throughout most of her life, and when she was in her early 20s decided to start a band. Putting out an ad on Craigslist for more band members was just the start of her current band, WildCard. All the other band members are men in their 50s, but she enjoys holding her own as the only woman on the stage

Song: "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_EMNbkaV_s 

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Team Dan + Shay

Hometown: Roma, TX

Resident: New York, NY

At the age of 11, Frank appeared on the singing competition shows "Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento" and "La Voz Kids" as a Mariachi-style soloist. However, he also faced cyberbullying and assumptions about his sexuality as he was in the spotlight, making him hesitant to express himself due to his conservative upbringing. Music became his solace and he gained the confidence to embrace his true self over time. Eventually, Frank came out to his parents and received their full support. Frank's passion for music stemmed from his Grammy Award-winning musician father falling in love with Mariachi music. He performed extensively with his school's Mariachi band and cherished those experiences. During his senior year of high school in 2020, Frank became involved in social justice activism, establishing a Gay Straight Alliance chapter and organizing a successful pride festival. Frank now attends Columbia University and balances singing in his free time.  

Song: "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga  

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQyKi3CI-GU 

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.

She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.

With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָה

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ABOUT NICKELBACK AND HATE TO LOVE: NICKELBACK, IN THEATERS TWO NIGHTS ONLY - MARCH 27th AND 30th

Tickets for the global theatrical release of "Hate To Love: Nickelback" are on sale now at www.NickelbackFilm.com. The feature-length documentary will be distributed to over 1350 locations across 30 countries for two nights only March 27 and March 30.

Premiering last September at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), "Hate To Love: Nickelback" tells the authentic story about the band from their humble beginnings in Hanna Alberta, to their explosive global success in 2001 and the highs and lows that followed. Directed by Leigh Brooks and produced by Ben Jones, the film celebrates the loyalty of Nickelback fans and delves into the years of online vitriol while exposing the personal impact it had on each of the band members. The film also unveils the rock groups decision to return after a 5-year break with a new record and a hugely successful sold-out tour, finding themselves riding a sudden wave of online love that has introduced their music to an army of new fans and audiences worldwide.

The exclusive theatrical premiere features never-before-seen three song recorded performance of Nickelback fan favorites.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27 and Saturday, March 30.

WHERE: Presented by Trafalgar Releasing, Gimme Sugar Productions, and Submarine Entertainment, the feature-length documentary will be distributed to over 1350 locations across 30 countries.

"Hate To Love: Nickelback" offers fans and audiences 90-minutes of translucence - an unvarnished and emotionally revealing look into the career of one of the world's biggest rock bands. Combining never-before-seen archival footage, concert footage, interviews and enthusiastic celebrity advocates like actor Ryan Reynolds and Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair don't shy away from the band's topsy-turvy legacy as they share compelling and real-life stories alongside life-changing moments that have never-before been divulged publicly.

For tickets and information visit www.NickelbackFilm.com 

Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpvOigy8UR4 

ABOUT NICKELBACK

2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame recipients, and Diamond-certified selling group Nickelback were named the "most successful rock band of the decade" by Billboard in 2009. Globally celebrated for their career defining and award-winning hits "How You Remind Me," "Photograph," "Far Away,", "Rockstar," and more, the four-piece comprised of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair is one of the most commercially viable and important acts of the past two decades. Their success includes worldwide sales of more than 50-million units, solidifying their status as one of the top-selling acts of all time and the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S., in the 2000's decade, behind only The Beatles.

Amongst their many accolades, they've been named Billboard's "Top Rock Group of the Decade" and received nine Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People's Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, seven MuchMusic Video Awards, and have been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame (2007) and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2023).

With more than 23 chart-topping singles and fans spanning the globe, Nickelback boasts more than twelve consecutive sold-out world tours, playing to well over 10 million+ diehard and adoring fans.



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