Tigist Kebede: Empowering Culture Through Technology and Storytelling
In the vibrant crossroads of technology, culture, and storytelling stands Tigist Kebede,
an entrepreneur and co-founder of habeshaview, a pioneering entertainment and
technology company transforming how Ethiopians, both at home and abroad, engage
with film and media.

Founded in 2015, habeshaview has grown into one of Ethiopia's fastest-growing
streaming platforms, offering a dedicated space for home-grown content, Ethiopian
languages, and narratives that reflect the soul of a nation. With Tigist at the helm as
Operations Director, the company isn’t just streaming content, it’s amplifying a culture

Leah Arscot has carved a unique path in the world of voice acting, transforming her
fascination with the power of voice into a thriving, award-winning career. From lending
her voice to some of the world’s biggest brands including Apple, Google, Porsche,
Barbie, and BMW to exploring animated characters, commercials, documentaries, and
e-learning, Leah has built a reputation for versatility, creativity, and professionalism.

With over 1,100 projects under her belt, Leah’s work spans a diverse range of mediums.
She effortlessly slips into different characters and accents, whether it’s a laid-back
Caribbean tone, a no-nonsense New Yorker, or an entirely original creation. Her skill and
adaptability have not gone unnoticed; she has earned several accolades along the way,
including the Voices.com Best Demo Award, a Telly Award, the Get Mic’d Inspiration
Award, and a SOVAS Award for Outstanding PSA. Yet for Leah, the true reward comes
from connecting with clients and audiences alike. “The real win is hearing a client say,
‘That’s exactly what we were looking for!’” she says

A Novel Plus a Short Equals a Feature

In 1989, when I was a Lecturer at Texas A&M University, I took a vacation over to Liverpool,
England. In the native port of the Beatles, I became consumed with creating a story concerning a fictional friendship between the Beatles and an American by the name of Al Moran. Al, who was loosely based upon myself, had accepted a teaching position at the Liverpool Art College, where one of his students was a rebellious young rocker by the name of Lennon. The beautiful Ginny Browne was the catalyst of the growing friendship between John and Al. My saga was my own personal dreamscape of what would have happened if I would have been a mentor of John, Paul and George back in the days before they became famous. It was a fusion of fantasy with fact to recreate a magical time in Liverpool in the early to middle Sixties. I would be part of their legend.

In 2022, PTP/Book Division, an imprint of Saguaro Books, Of Fountain Hills, Arizona finally
published my novel as Al and the Moon Dogs. Al being Al Moran and the Moon Dogs being an
early band name of the group that gradually evolved into the Fab Four. I had previously
published the book in 2013 under my own imprint of Celtic-Badger Publishers. I used the title
of Mersey Boys in honor of the Mersey River that flows through Liverpool. The Beatles and
other rock groups of the area had been a part of the Mersey Beat Sound. As a wandering
educator, I have taught in Japan, Saudia Arabia, Wisconsin and Texas, and as I rambled the world I was always working upon my Beatles’ yarn.



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I was just like many others: Caught up in a 9 to 5 job as a wheel in the cog of corporate production and comfortably checking off the boxes that most people consider part of the American dream. But one day, everything changed and simply checking the boxes to a normal, comfortable life was no longer an option.​From there, I was put on a path that led me to Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and beyond. Along the way, I have become an international adventure athlete intent on living a full and daring life. One with the “aliveness factor”. My adventures include being attacked by sharks, lost at sea, and trapped in underwater caves. Being consumed by volcanoes, earthquake, and ocean currents. Getting caught up in military coups, engulfed by huge waves, detained in Saudi and Bangkok jails, and frequent meet ups with sea snakes and two-step vipers– a small snake whose bite only gives you two steps before you’re a goner. But my story isn’t all high-octane, heart-pounding adventure. I am also the author of five books published by Prentice Hall, and the managing partner of an international business, metaRisk Theory. And now, I’m focusing in on business professionals and athletes as they embark on their own journeys in the world. With my guidance, they  can grab a hold of their wildest dreams and catalyze their way through the fear of failure that hold so many hostage to a run-of-the-mill life.


I couple my personal mindset and processes with real-life experiences, leading others to see how limitless their life and world can be. And recapture the “aliveness factor”​The Process​With lots of life experiences comes a deeply personal and invigorating outlook on the world. For me, the product of each venture, experience, and challenge culminates in a unique philosophy that has a way of inspiring others to reach farther, work harder, and to get off the sidelines to create a kick-ass life. ​The process is three-dimensional and is commonly seen amongst successful people making the most out of their lives. But if this process is typical, then why are so many people caving under their fears and expectations? The answer is simple, but not easy– kind of like most things that are worthwhile. Most successful people don’t want to break down their processes and lead others out of the distractions and deflections that keep them spinning their wheels and struggling.

​Most of the battle is mindset, especially in the beginning. All too often, business professional, athletes and others have trouble translating their excellence on the field to their every day lives. They become overwhelmed when it comes to their long-term goals, because they don’t know where to start. They fall victim to the stress of failing before they even try.​Do you feel you’re not strong enough, smart enough, or skilled enough to live the kick-ass life you’re dreaming of? Do you think that your current experience, accomplishments, and natural talents just aren’t enough to propel you forward successfully? Is fear of failure stopping you from getting out there and trying? If you often find yourself thinking, “I gotta get out of here. Time to move forward,” then it sounds like you’re where you need to be. Click here to get in contact with me and start betting on yourself. And recapture the “aliveness factor”.

Bionic Siren â Professional Voiceover Artist

Bionic Siren is a professional voiceover artist known for her captivating and
alluring voice that brings brands to life. With a background in acting and a
passion for storytelling, she specializes in luxury branding, hospitality,
automotive, and mental health voiceovers. Her ability to deliver refined,
engaging, and emotionally resonant performances makes her a sought-after talent
in the industry.


Currently voicing for PHMG, the worldâs leading audio branding agency, she helps
businesses create impactful soundscapes for their customer experience. Her
journey into voiceover was born from resilienceâhaving survived domestic
violence, stalking, and life-altering injuries, she found her voice and now uses
it to inspire others.

When sheâs not behind the mic, she enjoys singing, dancing to progressive house
music, gaming as Bionic Siren, and designing her own crochet creations. With a
commitment to excellence, authenticity, and connection, she is on a mission to
become the go-to voice for luxury brands and meaningful storytelling.
Discover more at sirenvoiceover.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok:
@bionic_

Website https://sirenvoiceover.co/

Vincent Woods was born in Derby, England to Clive Woods an engineer and Mary Woods a shopkeeper and store detective. The family lived across northern England as they moved for work, eventually settling in Blackpool where he found his vocation as an artist and animator, going on to complete a degree in Fine Art.

Moving to Newcastle-upon-Tyne he started directing commercials for major household brands and producing audio-visual spectacles and installations. Following on from his short film 'Bait Room,' in 2009 he made his feature directorial debut with the period crime thriller 'Harrigan', set in the dark days of the black outs in '74. The eerie noir film was bought by Netflix, Virgin - as Best of British, BT and Film 4 with its international premiere at the Busan IFF. Going on to produce and direct and number of films; Producing 'If I Were You' starring Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden and Aiden Quinn, 'Sparks & Embers' starring Kris Marshal, and directing 'The Loss Adjuster,' starring Dame Joan Collins, Luke Goss, and Cathy Tyson (Mona Lisa), (Picking up Best Director and Best Feature at the Vancouver International Film Awards), and writer/director of 'People, Politics & Planes/Airline Wars Conspiracy' a documentary, exposing the global airline cartel that pushed Laker Airways to dramatically collapse in '82. As a writer and director his focus is on inspirational true-life stories and bringing them to the big screen.

In 2021 he set up London North Studios, a 5 acre, 200,000 sq. Ft. studio complex with a large creative business hub in the heart of London. It is home to major TV series from Netflix, ITV, BBC, Amazon and several independent feature films.

Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, comprising only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, and John Cassisi in major roles, and Timmy Clark was one of them born to be stars.

One day my friend Joe saw an advert for a singer (which he was) in a shop window. We were inseparable then so I tagged along. The band was the Diversions, fronted by Lene Lovich who later had massive success with her single Lucky Number. Right then she was doing soul music though. Joe got the gig and so did I! It was my first experience in a band since leaving school and led on to you reading this.

Since then I’ve been many things. Roadie, producer, musical director, mentor, teacher, tour manager. It’s been my fortune to have worked with artists like Robert Palmer, Barry White, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Lulu, Inner City, The Four Tops, Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Sometimes I couldn’t believe my luck. The first album in which I take on the vocals is “I Fly With Dragons” with cover design by the very talented Gary Thomas (nice one Gary). The musicians featured on here have either performed or written with me for it. I hope you like.

Brian Medwin Trenchard-Smith (born 1946) is an English-Australian filmmaker and author, known for his idiosyncratic and satirical low-budget genre films. His filmography covers action, science fiction, martial arts, dystopian fiction, comedy, war, family, thriller, romance and erotica, and his works tend to be cross-genre pieces. After gaining experience as a writer and editor of film trailers, Trenchard-Smith made documentary films for Australian television, many of which focused on stunt performers and martial artists, including his frequent collaborator Grant Page. He made his directorial debut with The Man from Hong Kong (1975), the first film to be produced as an international co-production between Australia and Hong Kong. Many of Trenchard-Smith's films over the next decade became notable examples of the Ozploitation cycle, including Deathcheaters (1976), Stunt Rock (1978), Turkey Shoot (1982), BMX Bandits (1983), Frog Dreaming (1986) and Dead End Drive-In (1986).

Trenchard-Smith moved to Hollywood in 1990, and has since primarily directed made-for-television and direct-to-video films. His other notable works include The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989), Night of the Demons 2 (1994), Leprechaun 3 (1995), Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996), Happy Face Murders (1999), Britannic (2000), Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001), DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003), Aztec Rex (2007), Chemistry (2011), Absolute Deception (2013) and Drive Hard (2014). His debut novel, The Headsman's Daughter (later retitled Alice Through the Multiverse), was self-published in 2016. Several of Trenchard-Smith's films have garnered cult followings and have been subject to critical re-evaluation, and he has also been cited as one of Quentin Tarantino's favourite directors.

BAND BIO 

The band was formed off the back of successes with our individual previous bands. With many gigs under our belts independently,  as a unit we have now combined our experiences to produce Velour Fog, electrifying rock band from Hertfordshire.  A Schwarzenegger of hard rock  serving you an ass-whoopin of stone cold riffs, tasty licks, a smackdown of beats, and ball-dropping bass. Taking inspiration from 80s and 90s acts such as Guns N Roses, Primus, Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Alice in Chains and Ratt we are England’s answer to a generation just looking to have a good time through the power of rock. Our sound hits harder than a steel chair shot. The band is made up of drummer ‘Chainsaw Ali’ – a student of the pulse of the universe and its rhythmsJake,  lead guitarist, vocals and songwriter extraordinaire known as ‘the fastest gun in the West’ with sick licks and flowing fingers gliding effortlessly like a panther in the ‘fog’.‘Hercules’, formerly known as Marshall,  rhythm guitar and vocals, badass leather wearing college drop-out with spellbinding stage moves.Naois- ‘finger plucking bassist, sultry Irish looks and surprising stage get up’s, at home in the spellbinding purple interior of the ‘Velour Fog’.

NICK BIO

Prestigious British Music Producer Nick Tauber started his musical career drumming in an R&B band in the late Sixties. But he soon gave touring and became a studio engineer and subsequently joined Decca as an assistant producer. This is where he came across Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy, remixed their first album and the rest is history. Nick has had a career spanning from the 70’s to the present day, having produced hit records for some of the world’s greatest rock bands/artists including Thin Lizzy, Def Leppard, Toyah Wilcox, Marillion. Slaughter and the Dogs, Stiff Little Fingers and black metal gods Venom as well as having smash hits in the charts with top pop acts such as Toyah Wilcox and Bloodstone, earning him a reputation as one of the industry’s most respected producers. Flip to the present day and Nick still has his finger on the pulse, and a passion for working with young upcoming bands, as he continues to manage, produce and consult with new bands/artists.