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Imagine being able to improve your breathing, lower your blood pressure, improve your heart health, and relax muscle tension just by listening and singing along with your favorite tune.

Jennifer Buchanan was 14 years old when she discovered the healing powers of music. She witnessed it transform her hospitalized grandfather. Of course, there is also a science behind music therapy, too.

Buchanan has spent 30 years working with people of all ages, from individuals, non-profit organizations, corporations, to prisons. She has authored two books: Tune In and Wellness Incorporated. Today, her services are even more in demand as music is used to rebuild those disconnected from the pandemic.

She is the Executive Director (and past President) of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Her new book, Wellness, Well Played: The Power of a Playlist launches October 10, 2021 on World Mental Health Day.

https://www.jenniferbuchanan.ca/
https://www.jbmusictherapy.com/
https://twitter.com/musictherapy
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbuchananinc

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She’s worked with some of the biggest names in sports and business. Her firm, Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment, is the only woman-owned company to represent National Hockey League coaches and team executives. She was the youngest member of (Bob) Woolf Associates before founding her own agency in 2003.

Kim Zayotti, the woman who created Flutie Flakes, is the go-to person for endorsements, media representation, event planning, and more. Her client list is long and storied. She has worked with Cam Neely, Carlton Fisk, Dennis Eckersley, Doug Flutie, Carl Lewis, Brad Marchand, and many more.

https://www.blueskyse.com/
linkedin.com/in/kimzayotti
https://twitter.com/kimzayotti
https://www.facebook.com/blueskyse

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Tonya McKenzie is a leader in the public relations field and the host of a very popular and must-have Twitter Spaces called #PRLunchHour. She is the owner of the PR and leadership consulting firm Sand & Shores; Vice President of the Black PR Society, sits on the Police Engagement Board, and is the Los Angeles County Commissioner of Human Resources. She has two podcasts, is an author and co-author.

linkedin.com/in/tonyamckenzie
bio.link/tonyamckenzie
sandandshores.com/
@TonyaMcKenziePR

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Tahiera Monique Brown is one of the most inspiring women you will ever meet. Her story reads like a thriller movie. Her first book, Annihilator of Innocence, describes the darkness of her past and how she has blossomed into a force for good. She helps others relearn how to live a quality life after facing tragic circumstances. Brown has also authored Hunger Pains In Our Heads, and is the president and CEO of Darkness to Light Films.

https://tahieramoniquebrown.com/
linkedin.com/in/tahiera-monique-brown-5216a66
https://www.stage32.com/darknesstolightfilms
https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/20987/tahiera-monique-brown
twitter.com/tahierabrown

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Audley Stephenson, aka The Audman, among his highlighted resume, spent five years of podcasting in the National Basketball Association with his show: The Breakdown with Dave and Audley. Today, he is the deputy commissioner of basketball operations for the National Basketball League of Canada. His podcast, The Audacious Living Podcast, features business, media, sports, and entertainment figures. He is a professional speaker and a fellow Canadian.

https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/
https://www.nblcanada.ca/

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He’s won four Grey Cups and the only XFL championship. Jim Barker has had a storied football career as a coach and administrator. Joining the Canadian Football League in 1996, Barker became the youngest head coach in 1999 when he replaced the legendary Hall of Famer, Don Matthews in Toronto. Barker was the CFL Coach of the Year in 2010. Today, he is a CFL analyst for TSN.

linkedin.com/in/jim-barker-71278530

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Tonya Scholz is a true influencer. Founder of kNOw-AGING, Inc. and SocialChats, she also leads the Association of Women in Communication, South Florida. A technology junkie, Tonya is an early adopter of livestream. She also has an incredible story that has led her to where she is today.

http://www.know-aging.com/about-tonya...
https://twitter.com/knowaging
https://socialchats.co/
https://twitter.com/SocialChatsSF

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Hear how this Irish Twitter Strategist reformed her life and her career after numerous setbacks and challenges. 13 years sober, she shares how being human and helping others has transformed her life.

www.tweetinggoddess.com
Twitter: @tweetinggoddess
TEDx: How Twitter Transformed My Life in 140 Characters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K40PG...

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