Donna Mac, author of Know and OWN- Your Worth To Be a Leader, discusses her career and journey in communication, as well as being the president of iVoice. She was 18 years old when she began her communication career in broadcast media. Today, Donna Mac is one of the country’s top communication coaches, mindfulness teacher, and a qualified behavioral change facilitator. She poignantly shares the arduous journey of learning how to speak confidently, honestly and candidly. through stories of blazing trails, reinventing, and breaking through the barriers of fear, rejection, and conditioning. Donna describes to listeners the ‘mindful secrets’ to influence, confidence and lasting trust amongst humans. It has nothing to do with staying silent. She will discuss how to create healthy human connections through effective communication.

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed. For more information on Paula Marshall: https://www.bama.com/about/team/

Ashley Beaty-Perry is the founder of HopeBase!, a startup company offering online chaplain care for all people. HopeBase provides professional support that bridges the gap between clinical therapy and conversations with friends. They offer personalized, emotional care that respects your unique journey, beliefs, & values.The goal iof HopeBase Is for anyone encountering the storms of life to have access to the person-centered care make sure people don't feel alone in hard times, because not every challenge needs therapy and not every conversation can happen with a friend. Ashley will discuss the loneliness epidemic, what chaplains do, how she and her team provide spiritual and emotional care with a non-judgmental, inclusive presence and unconditional support and care. Ashley will also discuss the challenges & opportunities that come with founding a company over the age of 50.

Becky Chambers, BS, MEd is a natural health practitioner, a leading expert on Whole Body Vibration (WBV), and the founder of Vibrant Health. Becky has been studying natural health approaches for over 30 years. She has written six books about Whole Body Vibration and homeopathy, revolutionary healing systems for body, mind, and spirit. In her latest book, Energy Healing for Pets: Solve Common Behavior and Health Problems with Whole Body Vibration and Homeopathy, Becky brings her expertise in Whole Body Vibration, and the powerful energy medicine of homeopathy, to our animal companions. Our pets are suffering from the same types of physical and mental health problems that we are dealing with – and it turns out that the same methods that can help us, can also help them. Sedentary lifestyles and modern lifestyles lead to weight gain, joint problems, allergies, digestive problems, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. But you don’t need to be on drugs and suffering for the rest of your life, and neither does your pet. Whole Body Vibration is a powerful exercise and therapeutic system with proven benefits for weight loss, muscle strength, bone density, and joint health, lower pain and inflammation levels, and mental health. Homeopathy is energy medicine that releases the roots of mental and physical health, and the same homeopathic remedies that work for people also work for animals. Whether your pet is suffering from chronic health conditions, or is driving you crazy with behavior problems, whole body vibration and homeopathy can transform their lives and yours. For more information on whole body vibration and energy healing for people and animals, the website is https://bcvibranthealth.com.

Sari Botton, founder of Oldster Magazine, is a bestselling author, editor, and teacher with decades of experience. She is the author of “And You May Find Yourself… Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo”, “Goodbye to All That”, and “Never Can Say Goodbye.” She will discuss her books and her journey as an author. For five years she served as the Essays Editor for Longreads. She was the Writer-in-Residence in the creative writing program at SUNY New Paltz for the spring of 2023. Sari teaches creative nonfiction in various places, including online through her own Kingston Writers’ Studio. She is also available for private consultations including developmental editing, editorial coaching, and individualized advisement.

Rich Christiansen is a globally-recognized thought leader, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. For decades he has been helping people fearlessly face their dragons, make peace with them, and navigate the intricate mazes of their lives. He will discuss his books, The Zig Zag Principle and BLINDSIGHTED: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing. He will also discuss how to dismantle limiting beliefs, ignite clear insights into focused priorities, and how to embark on a transformative journey towards a harmonious life flow, as well as many other topics. In his new book, BLINDSIGHTED, Rich shares with the world his own struggles to unravel family secrets that raised serious, heart-wrenching questions. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of truth and love.

Dr. Paul Zeitz is a preventive medicine physician, epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. In his acclaimed new book Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist, he offera healing prescriptions of action steps, tools, and practices for awakening your political imagination, your bravery, and unifying with others to achieve transformations that up until now may have seemed unattainable. Dr. Paul lays out seven steps to show how to adapt Revolutionary Optimism and live life fully empowered to serve in the highest capacity as a love-centered activist, He shares the impact of how love-centered communication positively changes the dynamic with co-activists, and even the opposition…something that immeasurably has improved all areas of his life, his relationships, and the ultimate outcomes of his movements. Dr. Paul provides a simple way to leave behind feelings of overwhelm and helplessness ahead one step at a time turning the corner from hopelessness to hope and apathy to action. He shares stories of other individuals who at first didn’t see how they could help or make a difference, yet were catalyzed into taking action steps toward building movements locally and nationally that have had tremendous impact and created change for their cause. For further iinformaition, log onto revolutionaryoptimism.com

Accomplished psychotherapist and author Michelle May joins us to discuss her book What I Couldn't Tell My Therapist and much more. After seeking relief from a six-year persistent headache and getting multiple invasive surgeries, she developed a reliance on opioids. She dove into the depths of her own emotional turmoil and had a breakthrough moment while pursuing her path toward becoming a therapist. “Sometimes physical pain is due to physical factors,” May acknowledges. “And sometimes pain results from the ways we avoid the truths of our lives.” The surgeries provided relief, but through this journey of self-discovery and acceptance, Michelle unearthed the profound connection between her emotional pain and the persistent ache she endured for years. In What I Couldn't Tell My Therapist, Michelle M. May shares the unforgettable stories of three patients in intensive therapy. Through these stories, the profound truth emerges—that the unspoken holds the power to shape our healing journey. Through these stories, the profound truth emerges—that the unspoken holds the power to shape our healing journey. What I Couldn't Tell My Therapist serves as a testament to the power of intensive therapy, inviting us to confront the depths of our unspoken truths and unlock the hidden pathways to profound transformation.

Katie McDonald is an accomplished keynote speaker, creator of b.nourished concierge coaching and the b.nourished planner. Over two decades ago,Katie left her very stressful and health jeopardizing corporate job and since then has been on a revitalizing journey of lifelong self-care. Katie will discuss her planner called b.nourished, a daily roadmap towards a healthier, more intentional way of living. She dispels the pernicious myth that self-care is an obstacle to productivity and teaches that self-care is, in fact, a tool to create a more powerful and impactful legacy.

Lisa Tener is a book coach, author and creativity catalyst, known for helping writers easily access creative flow, free their voice, and write life-changing—and award-winning—books. Her newest book, Breathe. Write. Breathe shares the powerful, ancient practices that have opened her, her clients and students to instant creative flow and inspiration to produce their best writing. Most people experience some struggle with writing—whether they get stuck, or can’t summon the muse at will, or inspiration seems to dry up at times. Lisa has spent over two decades helping writers and anyone who wants to write—professionals, beginners and dabblers alike—to access their creative potential. Lia's breakthrough in Qigong class—when she discovered that the mindful movement practices and deep breathing relaxed her mind and body, initiating a state of creative flow. She often found herself pausing the practice to jot down new ideas that flowed effortlessly. Lisa began deeper study of qigong under Qigong Master Robert Peng, earning teacher certification to teach RP QIgong’s Empowerments and Happiness Qigong. She brought these practices to her writing with students and private clients, She will discuss how using breath an ancient practices can help writing become easier, more inspired and add to your creative life!