Transformation Time

Message: How two young authors tackled segregation. 

Bennet Geis and Henry Chamberlin wrote the book "Bravemule: The Incredibly True Story of Raul the Coolest Mule In School Who Stood Up to Segregation" while in the 7th grade. Being from Maine, you would have thought this topic might not have influenced them. It did. Listen to their story and how this project came to fruition.

Theme:   Fatherhood Lessons Learned  

The authors of "The Unoffical Guide to Fatherhood" join us for an open discussion about our lives as fathers.  

Book Summary: What makes a band of nine fathers want to write a book on fatherhood? They didn’t just want to; they felt the need to share the struggles and successes of not being perfect. In a well-organized medley of stories, opinions, and advice, these authors will take you along the journey of men who couldn’t hold back their enthusiasm of being proud fathers. Whether it is lessons learned, lessons taught, or simply a-ha moments, the reader will find moments of joy, sadness, and triumph. Whether you are a father, a mother, son, daughter, extended family member or caregiver, there is something in this book for you. We want you to feel optimism, empathy, and understanding of the power of family and hope it rekindles your own excitement to send a message of love. 

Potential guests: Dr. Joey Faucette, Joe Walko, David Hamilton, Brian P. Swift, Jay Floyd, Mike Van Vranken, Doug Lauffer, Dominick Domasky

Theme:   Are the baby boomers in trouble? You can fix it.  

Bob Weinstein has built a career as a journalist, writer, author and syndicated columnist. He’s written 13 career books, published by major publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Harper-Collins, Macmillan, McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall and Henry Holt. He created Tech Watch, the first weekly syndicated column, which was distributed by King Features (the Hearst Corp.) to large daily newspapers throughout the United States. His articles, columns, and commentary have been published in newspapers, magazines, and on websites throughout North America. Presently, he writes and edits the Sunday workplace section for four Hearst Media Connecticut daily newspapers, along with producing all their special advertising sections. Read more about the book at www.sowhatifim65blog.com.

Author of the book: SO WHAT IF I’M 65: Love Your Life, Get a New Job, Have Fun

Theme: Communication, Confidence, and Leadership

Mike Storkey is the First VP of Toastmasters International, a worldwide organization dedicated to improving communication skills and leadership skills.

Theme:  Using your voice to cross racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries globally

Bio: Dr. Fay Maureen Butler, Social Media Strategist for Ministries, Pastor, Author, Ministry President and Web Radio Hostess is the fourth child of the Late Rev/Attorney John L. Butler and Dr. Fay Ellis Butler. A graduate of William Smith College, she has also received two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate, all from Columbia University. She has spent the past Twenty-Seven years working in higher education, twenty-two of which have been in various leadership and management positions within Student Affairs at The City University of New York. Dr. Fay is an evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and she is a Board Member- All Saints Bible College.- COGIC. Dr. Fay is a ministry builder. She is the Founder and President of Huldahs House Ministries which includes: Top Of The Morning Radio Show, Healing and Deliverance Crusades, The EMPOWERMENT ZONE Web TV show. An Entrepreneur, She is the Founder and President of Go Tell It Communications Consulting: A Social Media Strategy Company Corp Dr. Fay, a fourth generation member of COGIC, is the Founder and Pastor of Upper Room International Ministries COGIC. In her spare time, she likes to cook, exercise and read. She is known for her easy smile, even disposition and laughing a lot. Dr. Fay is a Breast cancer survivor and often declares “I don’t look like what I have been through”. She is a daughter, sister, aunt and mentor to many. Her book "Breadcrumbs" was released in 2014.

Theme:  How a coporate oddity is changing one life at a time with messages about self-confidence, peer pressure, and self-actualization. 

Josh Colburn is a former ground-breaking body modification artist and small business owner in the Midwest, Joshua Coburn has made the drastic shift to corporate America as the Promotions Specialist at Brownells Inc. During this time period, Coburn also developed the small production company, Provoke Productions, through which he wrote and released his first book, as well as two albums from the regionally successful hard rock band “Freaklabel.” His second book, 2007’s "Through the EYES of an Abstract Mind", soon followed and, in 2013, Coburn released "Inspiration on Demand", the culmination of a project called #ihelpedchangealife. #ihelpedchangealife was born out of friends and fans on Facebook requesting a book of Coburn’s daily quotes, which he posted on his social media platforms to assist in remedying his own struggles.

Today, Coburn is a part of the Manners & Motivation Tour in which he is speaking to junior high and high schools as well as youth and church groups regarding self-confidence, peer pressure, and self-actualization.

Theme:   Finding Success Opportunities

Marc has a proven track record as a mortgage consultant and continues to be ranked in the top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America by Scotsman Guide, Originations News and Mortgage Executive Magazine. In July 2013, Marc was recognized as one of "The 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals" in the USA by The National Mortgage Professional Magazine. Also, in December of 2013 Marc was selected as one of top 100 in the mortgage industry by Mortgage Professional America Magazine in their "Hot 100" list of experts in the USA. In 2005, NJBIZ named him one of their "Forty Under 40", an award honoring the forty most successful New Jersey business leaders under the age of 40. 

Additionally, Marc is a co-host along with Antoinette Gangi on a live radio show that airs weekly on WVNJ 1160am called "The Real Estate and Money Radio Show"

Marc's office is located in Bloomingdale, NJ and he is a licensed mortgage banker/ broker in NJ, NY, CT, PA and FL.

Theme:   Unlimiting Your Own potential

Debbie Pokornik is a mother, natural health nut, dedicated dog owner, award winning author, social worker and enlightenment guide.  She is the Chief Empowerment Officer for her company, Empowering NRG which helps busy moms with a hectic home life transform their relationships so that they can feel re-energized and fall back in love with their life.

 

Most recent book:  "Standing in Your Power"

Theme: "Live and lead your life with purpose …starting here, starting now ”

Often called a pioneer, Sheila started her own business over a dozen years ago with zero business experience or training. What she lacked in business acumen, she more than made up for with passion, purpose and a desire to be of service to her clients. Honored by nominations from clients for a Progress Woman of Excellence Award as well as a Royal Bank of Canada Woman of Influence nomination, Sheila inspires audiences with her straight talk about the drivers of success. Sheila is one of the very first Certified Professional Co-active Coaches in Atlantic Canada, author, mother, and so much more.

Theme:   “That which does not kill us only makes us stronger!”

Dominick Domasky is a family guy-married with two children--from a small town named Greensburg, right outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in business management, a supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, an inspirational author, a motivational speaker, and a successful cold calling, door knocking commercial insurance salesman. The loves of his life include family, business, telling stories and basketball. Mr. Domasky arrived at inspirational story writing and motivational speaking with a unique background. As a boy Dominick learned the value of hard work pulling weeds and doing odd jobs in the fields of his father’s landscape company. He took that knowledge, placed it into his passions, and carried it throughout everything in his life from basketball to business. His story starts with failure and you'll find after the discussion today, finishes with success. 

 

Author of "Don't Double Bread Your Fish" and upcoming book "The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood"