• Introducing the President and CEO of Community Build, Inc., (CBI) and the founder of the Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA) Robert Sausedo.
• What makes Community Build, Inc. such a vital resource to South Los Angeles.
• "Psychological Wellness".
• What makes people psychologically unwell and what can be done to maintain or regain psychological wellness.

A native Angeleno, Sausedo has been engaged and involved with civic matters that impact youth, economic development, social justice, and literacy for over 30 years.

In April 2019, he was selected to head Community Build, Inc., (CBI) one of Los Angeles’ oldest nonprofit organizations. CBI was founded by L.A. City Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley and Congresswoman Maxine Waters in the wake of Los Angeles’ 1992 Civil Unrest as an organization dedicated to rebuilding South Los Angeles and providing resources and services to the community, particularly at-risk youth, young adults, and families with children.

After arriving at Community Build, Mr. Sausedo aggressively sought to increase funding sources to support an expansion of CBI’s services and community assistance programs. Under his leadership, CBI’s budget has more than doubled – from $3.3 million to $6.9 in less than two years. A native of South Los Angeles, Mr. Sausedo is acutely attuned to the needs of the community launching new programs.

At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, Mr. Sausedo founded the Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA) in a vehicle to ensure South Los Angeles residents received their share of City resources and life necessities. The collaboration began with 30 key community organizations, churches, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in the South Los Angeles area. Currently CRSSLA’s is growing stronger than ever and has become a vital link for the community. It’s network of partners has grown to over 90 individuals and organizations, a 65% increase.
Since its inception, CRSSLA member organizations have distributed over ten million pounds of food to the neediest areas at sites across Los Angeles. Thousands of residents have received assistance ranging from COVID-related medical support, psychological wellness counseling, job placement, educational support, and small business assistance.

Prior to leading CBI and founding CRSSLA, Sausedo served as Deputy for Agency and Review for former Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. His responsibilities included a broad portfolio covering economic development, community engagement, commission appointments and development. Prior to joining Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’ staff, Mr. Sausedo held several local, statewide, and national positions in the energy efficiency and financial services sectors

Website: www.communitybuildinc.org

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Introducing World Record Holder, Extreme Athlete and Marine Veteran Tom Jones

• The Liberty Village project
• TheUnited We Pledge Academy and its mission to restore patriotism in the youth
• Discuss the V2V Run

Extreme athlete and Marine veteran Tom Jones is passionate about the United States of America, the Constitution, and the traditional values of freedom, family, and faith. He is a world-record holder and has an impressive history of completing extreme physical challenges, including running from Huntington Beach, California, to New York City at a marathon pace for 121 consecutive days; setting the first-ever Stand Up Paddleboard long distance world record by paddleboarding 1,250 miles from Oregon to Mexico in 93 days; and becoming a seven-time Muay Thai Champion—including being the only person to run a full marathon and compete in a sanctioned Muay Thai prize fight on the same day.

Website: http://Uwpacademy.org

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• Introducing President & CEO of Voices for Children Kelly Capen Douglas
• The mission of the organization Voices for Children and who they serve
• The foster care system and the challenges for the youth that is being served
• The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program
• Upcoming events: Starry Starry Night and Real Word Panel Series

Kelly joined Voices for Children as President and CEO in October 2019. A native San Diegan, Kelly spent her earlier career working in San Diego’s legal and nonprofit higher education communities.
 
Founded in 1980, Voices for Children (VFC) transforms the lives of abused, neglected, and abandoned children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside Counties by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). CASA volunteers advocate for a foster child or sibling group in court, school, and in the community to ensure their needs are met. VFC believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home and strives to provide a CASA volunteer to every child in the foster care system who needs one. Last year, VFC CASAs and staff served more than 2,500 foster children across San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Website: https://www.speakupnow.org/

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• Introducing Chaplain and Missionary Lisa Stewart
• Lisa's history of saying “no” to the Lord
• What she gained by choosing to say yes to the Lord
• What she learned about the Lord, herself, and others during her journey

Thirty-two years ago, Lisa and her husband moved their family of five from the suburbs of Chicago to the beautiful Temecula Valley. They settled into a local church where they served in many capacities. Ten years later, the Lord called Lisa into short-term missions…something she never imagined she would do! In the past twenty years, Lisa has led more than 50 short-term mission trips to countries all around the world for the purpose of helping people find and follow Jesus. Lisa has witnessed the width, depth, and breadth of God’s immeasurable love for everyone. She also serves as an ordained chaplain offering hope to those needing emotional, physical, and spiritual care within her church and local community.
 
Lisa loves serving her local and global communities, she also enjoys the most sacred privilege of having her children and grandchildren close by. We are now a family of fourteen who absolutely love barbecuing, playing, exploring, taking walks, and vacationing together – no matter how loud and crazy it may get!
 
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• Introducing entrepreneur, pioneer leader in the Native American tribal culture, and Chairwoman of Rincon Economic Development Corporation of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Ruth Ann Thorn
• The series “This is Indian Country”
• Issues facing Native Americans today
• The mission to elevate the Indian culture in the future

Passion, vision, dedication, and tenacity are traits that keenly describe business leader and executive, Ruth-Ann Thorn. She is a successful entrepreneur having created countless business ventures making a lasting imprint. Thorn not only yields tremendous acclaim in the international art world but also as one of a handful of female pioneer leaders in the Native American tribal culture. She was the Chairwoman of Rincon Economic Development Corporation of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, a role seldom held by female executives.

Thorn is featured on “First Nations Experience” Network (FNX). The program “Art in the City,” which she solely created and brought to market, broadcast on FNX November 2021. FNX is the first and only national broadcast television network in the United States exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content accurately illustrating the lives and cultures of Native people around the world.

On the San Diego business front, Ruth-Ann established the award-winning EC Gallery with 9 locations in 3 states over 26 years. In addition, she is launching N8iV Beauty in November 2011. Never slowing down, she has two other business ventures in the works to launch in 2022.

She donates her time and resources to charities. Mentoring women is one of Ruth-Ann’s true passions with the goal to help foster and grow up-and-coming female professionals to make an imprint as future leaders.

The “This is Indian County” series debuts on first nations experience FNX November 2022 in honor of Native American heritage month:

Veering away from the sad Indian story and allowing the viewer to see the resilient side of Native Americans through their creators. The first people of the Americas represented 100 million natives. Now the smallest minority group in the United States. The 12-episode series will show that Native people are not only still here, but they are a powerful force of creators in all genres. The show features Native artists, dancers, musicians, culinary artists, fashion designers, water protectors, those practicing and teaching food sovereignty and other creatives. Ruth-Ann has begun the series with the plains Indians in Minnesota. Throughout the summer she will travel to Indian reservations in Wisconsin, California, New Mexico, New York, Florida, and Montana.

More information: https://fnx.org/artofthecity/

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• Introducing Neurologist, Neuroscientist, and Author Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD
• What is dosha type and the three diverse types
• Types of foods to avoid depending on your dosha that could be affecting your mood
• What is Ayurveda Medicine?

Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and an internationally recognized expert in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine. She earned her medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine; completed her internship at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and neurology residency at University of California San Diego (UCSD).

Chaudhary is the author of “The Prime” (Penguin Random House, 2016) and “Sound Medicine” (Harper Collins, 2020); is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and is a highly sought-after speaker, researcher, and adviser for Healthy Directions. She is the former director of Wellspring Health in Scripps Memorial Hospital, where she successfully combined conventional treatments with Ayurvedic practices of detoxification, diet, and lifestyle management to help patients effectively manage chronic neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and migraine headaches.

Her program was so successful that it is now used for a wide range of health concerns, including weight issues and chronic disease. Through her integrative approach, Chaudhary teaches her patients about the connection between mind, body, and spirit, which impacts every aspect of health both physically and mentally. Chaudhary also has extensive media experience including being a regular medical contributor for “The Dr. Oz Show.”

Website: www.DrKChaudhary.com  

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• Introducing Entrepreneur, Author, the Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of Courageous Woman Magazine Dr. Telishia Berry.
• How a book enhances your visibility as an entrepreneur
• How women are supported in business
• 50 Courageous Women in business, leadership, and entertainment

Dr. Telishia Berry is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Courageous Woman Magazine, an inspirational publication that highlights extraordinary women in business and entertainment, as well as provides media services to help women promote their products, services, and books. It was during her divorce that she used her faith and determination and the $30 she had in her bank account to transform the Courageous Woman Blog into a magazine and distribute 4,000 print copies of the 1st issue. In 2022, Courageous Woman Magazine will celebrate 11 years of publishing, distributing over  2,000 articles, and 150+ cover stories, including celebrities such as Vanessa Bell Calloway, Mo’Nique, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vickie Winans, Jody Watley, Claressa Shields, and Oleta Adams.
 
Publishing Books:
Telishia is the author of the bestselling novel The Baptist Junkie, which is based on her mother's true-life story of Faith, Family, and Redemption. The book received rave reviews and has been adapted into a screenplay. She has published hundreds of stories that have helped over 200 women become bestselling authors.

Future Endeavors:
Telishia is excited about returning to where it all began, the theater. She spent many years acting on stage then went on to write, produce, and direct award-winning musical stage plays. She was recently cast in an upcoming movie and looking forward to performing again.
 
Awards:
Telishia is the recipient of numerous awards, including an honorary doctorate (TIUA), a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, a Humanitarian Award, WIP Award (Women in Power), Phenomenal Woman Award, Resolution Award, Publishing Excellence Award, Best Media Platform Award, and Black Business Women Rock Award, Just For Her Magazine Award for Women in the Arts.

More information: Http://Courageouswomanmag.com

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• Introducing Motivational Speaker, Logistics Management and Strategy and Operations Leader Philip Pullum
  • Forgiveness - releasing yourself from your past and focusing on your future.
  • Focus - giving yourself fully to your vision
  • Fight - the battle starts in the mind
  • Fortitude - making it across the finish line
  
  Philip Pullum is a graduate of the University of Houston – Downtown and currently resides in Houston, TX where he works as a supply chain professional and is currently pursuing a certification in Data Analytics. When he is not at work or school, most of his time is devoted to hanging out with his 3 children. He is an aspiring motivational speaker and especially loves encouraging those who face challenges, adversity, and setbacks.
  
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• Introducing Advocate, Speaker, Mental Health Equity Champion, Community Builder, Social Activist - Desi Carson
  • Discuss what is a Community of Care and why do we all need one
  • Learn how can we build a new relationship to be part of our Community of Care
  • Learn why is it important to balance being vulnerable and protecting our peace
  • Discuss why are healthy relationships difficult to find and how can we heal existing relationships to be healthier
  
  Desi's journey into Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice (‘IDEAS’) work formally began in middle school when volunteerism in numerous community programs became a central part of her life. From local food drives to teaching soccer to special needs students, she consistently saw the need for more hope, compassion, kindness, and love in the world.
  
  Desi infuses IDEAS principles into every facet of her work including creating large-scale community events, holding queer-friendly talk spaces on college campuses, operating anonymous mental health hotlines, speaking at conferences and on panels examining the role of intersectionality in advancing IDEAS, and directing multiple sports at the Special Olympics.
  
  Desi now holds the position of Director of Programs and Partnerships at IDEAS Generation as well as the title of Business Manager for PsychoHairapy. At IDEAS Generation, Desi leads the design and implementation of the organizations’ leadership and community development programs designed to connect, support, and elevate the next generation of IDEAS leaders. She also spearheads the organization's efforts to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with other IDEAS-minded leaders and organizations to scale collective impact.
  
  More info: www.inclusionnextwork.org and www.psychohairapy.org
  
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• Introducing certified Health & Wellness Coach, Dance Fitness Instructor, Body Contour Specialist, Reflexology Specialist, Reiki Specialist and Founder of D3 Health Fitness, Dr. Angela Seay
• The importance of Wellness and Self-Care
• Making time for YOU
• How Health is Wealth

Dr. Angela Seay has never lost her hustle or her New York state of mind. Educating others is a part of her DNA. Modeling her life after her Mantra, Healthy people are happy people and happy people show love, Dr. Angela took her passion from academia to the dance floor. Teaching is her passion, but wellness/fitness is her true love language. Dr. Angela's method of teaching is just like a three-strand cord. She teaches to elevate the mind, transform the body, and feed the soul.

She is a published author, has served on several wellness advisory boards and serves in ministry to reach her audience. Cultivating an environment for healthy living and community is Dr. Angela's goal. With more than 30 years of experience, this is just the beginning of a dream come true.

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