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Dish Adams

Dish Adams started at Fantasy Insights over ten years ago writing Insights Intelligence for the Rams the year Green went down and Warner got the job. He quickly became one of the site’s senior feature writers with his column “The Grab Bag” which assessed the available free agent after every football weekend. Dish’s ability to find talent ahead of the rest of the fantasy world earned him a reputation as one of the best in the fantasy game at finding players about to explode onto the NFL scene. Dish then began a segment on Bloomberg Internet Radio where he receives more hits for his Thursday segment than Nobel Laureate Economists do on the Bloomberg Internet Site – is it any wonder the economy is in trouble?! Dish also appears after the NBC Sunday Night Game on The Challenge in Los Angeles for the “Jack in The Box Fantasy Minute with Dish Adams.” Dish has made numerous LA radio appearances over the past ten years, and recently returned to his roots, becoming the Publisher of Fantasyinsights.com in late 2009. Fantasy Insights was one of the first all fantasy football sites on the net having won the Butkus award as the best Fantasy Football Site on the net twice and the runner up three times.

Youngjoo Ahn, with the Express Yourself! STAR On-Air Team

Youngjoo Ahn, a talented crafts artist and writer, is a high school junior is the host of Express Yourself! and the reporter of “Artsty Gifts”. In her spare time she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, skiing, and taking pictures with her Polaroid camera.

Steven Zhou, is the show administrator and former co-host, the webmaster for Express Yourself!, a musician, and swim coach. He wrote the theme song for Express Yourself!, is attending Pepperdine University, and uses this experience for real world projects.



 Courtney Cheng, Reporter of “Book It!” is the creative writing director for Express Yourself!, a freshman at CAL, and a contributor to Be the Star You Are! for TEENS book. She enjoys reading novels, writing short stories, playing violin, and listening to music.

Katelyn Eytstad founded a clothing charity, Angels of God, when she was 12. Only 15 now, she lives in New Jersey and is passionate about inspiring teens to give back and volunteer. She writes a blog and is our reporter for “The Gift of Giving”.

Nicole Eubanks, a thirteen year old from Florida is involved with chorus, loves playing volleyball, voice lessons, modeling, and appearing on promotional materials for Scholastic Book Fairs. Her segment is “The Health Beat Rachel Glass, Reporter of “Making a Difference”, is a sophomore at the University of Oregon studying broadcasting. She helped fundraise for Be the Star You Are! and was a contributor to the book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS.



Caie Kelley is an 11th grader in California. She enjoys swimming competitively, writing, playing piano, tutoring elementary school kids, and participating in public speaking. She is our pop culture reporter for “What’s Poppin’?”

Vivien Lee, Reporter of “Say What?”, the event coordinator for Be the Star You Are!, loves to sing arias, write poetry, shadow physicians, and collect quirky knowledge!

She is a freshman at CAL, Berkeley.

Ryan Sim is a 10th grader actively involved in the Speech and Debate team, Model United Nations team, Taekwondo, and loves to play basketball and tennis. He is an avid reader and writes book reviews. He is the reporter for Pro Parley.

Jacqueline Tao, Reporter of Campus Calling, is studying the natural sciences at Stanford University. She began volunteering with Be the Star You Are! in grammar school, contributed to the book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS and loves sharing her college reflections.

Mason Windatt has played football on the California State Championship team. He is going into his senior high school year and is the reporter for On the Ball.

Dr. Susan Allison

Dr. Susan Allison has a doctorate in transpersonal psychology and maintains a private practice in Santa Cruz, California. She is also an ordained and licensed interfaith minister, a clinical hypnotherapist, a shamanic practitioner, a healer and healing coach, and practices energy medicine using Reiki and The Reconnection. She is the author of three books: Conscious Divorce, Ending a Marriage with Integrity, published by Three Rivers Press; Breathing Room, by Park Place Publishers; and recently, Empowered Healer, Gain the Confidence, Power and Ability to Heal Yourself, through Balboa Press/Hay House. She has been published dozens of times for her poetry and creative non-fiction, has been honored as a Woman of the Year in California for her counseling work, and currently sees herself as an empowering healing coach. Her mission is to help the planet heal, by helping its people become more empowered, transformed and fulfilled.

Damien Anderson

Damien Anderson is a professional athlete who believes that involvement in his community is the key to inspiring youth to view sports as a tool used to attain goals, and further believes a good education is the foundation to attaining those goals. Damien has used his passion for football and education to create NU Life Foundation and Planetgridiron.com; programs that create awareness and facilitate change. With over 23 years of experience on the field and in the classroom, Damien’s focus is to assist student athletes in reaching their athletic and educational goals by providing them with the tools needed to reach their highest potential, on and off the field.
Prior to reaching his goal as a running back for the Arizona Cardinals, Damien earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Northwestern University where he was accepted with a football scholarship. As the starting running back for Northwestern University Wildcats, Damien was an All Conference Selection, an All-American, a Heisman finalist, and currently holds the school’s record as the all-time leading rusher; rushing for over 4,485 yards.
Damien Anderson lives in Chandler, Arizona where he spends time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children; Drake, 9 and Sophia, 2. Whether coaching his children in youth programs or volunteering with his wife in the community, Damien is making a commitment to stay involved and bring awareness where it matters by representing athletes and students everywhere.

James Andrews

Attorney James R. Andrews II is the host of Legal Sense with James Andrews. James was born in East Orange, New Jersey. He graduated from high school in Whippany, New Jersey and then attended the University of Virginia where he graduated with a degree in International Business and Management Information Systems. He then received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 14 years, attorney Natacha Andrews. After law school, James moved to the Bay area where he worked with Smith Barney doing investment work with start-up companies. He has since lived and worked in Los Angeles and in the Phoenix area where he has owned and operated companies in the fitness industry, and worked for several years in the mortgage industry. James is licensed to practice in Arizona and California. In 2010 he cofounded Andrew’s which focuses on real estate, debtor defense matters, personal injury and immigration. James is currently attending Seminary School and will obtain his Masters of Divinity degree in spring 2013. Andrews is a fitness buff, football fan and loves his wife and five children above all else.

Gabrielle Arcilla

Gabrielle Arcilla is a 12 year old 6th grader at Pima Elementary. Gabrielle lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her large family of 7. Gabrielle is involved in track and field and has won the Hershey’s state track and field championship for the last 2 years!

Gabrielle has a heart for community service her favorite organization to volunteer for is Feed My Starving Children.

Gabrielle also loves to sing and was featured in Kidz Bop 21 and several other music videos!

Gabrielle is involved in positive pageantry and has held several world and state titles. Gabrielle has a passion for fashion and has been blessed to be a working model and stands at 5’5”. In the future, make sure to keep your eye out for Gabrielle’s clothing line!

Teri Arranga

Teri Arranga is the director of Autism One (www.autismone.org), the vice president of the Global Autism Collaboration (www.autism.org), and the secretary of the Strategic Autism Initiative. Teri is the editor of Dr. Andrew Wakefield's book Callous Disregard: Autism and Vaccines - The Truth Behind a Tragedy (www.callous-disregard.com), which was published by Skyhorse Publishing, and she contributed to the book Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, 2010-2011, which was also published by Skyhorse Publishing. She is the host of the weekly program Autism One: A Conversation of Hope on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel (www.health.voiceamerica.com), and she has been involved with a number of media projects, including consulting for medical documentaries such as by award-winning filmmaker Lina Moreco of Canada, appearing in the award-winning documentary Beautiful Son, and consulting for the April 2007 Discover magazine article "Understanding Autism." Teri was the editor of The Autism File Global magazine through the January 2011 edition. She received the National Autism Association's Believe Award for 2008. Teri has been an active advocate in the autism community for many years, including attending and broadcasting events in Washington, D.C. Ed and Teri Arranga have two boys on the spectrum: Jarad, who is 16 years old, and Ian, who is 12 years old.

Dr. Gordon Atherley

In January 2010, Dr. Gordon Atherley started Family Caregivers Unite! with VoiceAmerica. With his background as a practicing physician, he knew that, for children and elderly adults with incurable health conditions, family caregiving is essential. With his background in medical research, he knew that medical care is insufficient for incurable health conditions, necessary though it is. With his background as an elected politician, he knew that incurable health conditions are challenging healthcare systems. With his background as an advocate for people struggling with incurable health conditions, he knew that family caregivers aren’t sufficiently recognized, respected and supported. But what he didn’t then understand were their needs. As host of Family Caregivers Unite!, he listened to them and their family members telling their stories of care, compassion and courage. Their stories taught him to understand their needs. Their needs to feel that they are not alone. Their needs to communicate with other family caregivers in circumstances such as theirs. Their needs to hear from family caregivers who, having travelled the road of family caregiving, are holding out a helping hand to those just starting out. Their needs to hear from family caregivers and others who have messages of hope. Their needs for trustworthy information. By explaining their needs, they taught him that Family Caregivers Unite! is social media that uses things like social networks to enable family caregivers speak for themselves. Retired from medical practice, he holds the British equivalents of the North American PhD and MD degrees, and LLD, Honoris Causa, from Canada’s Simon Fraser University.

Marcus Aurelius

I am Marcus Aurelius. My first introduction to body building was at the age of 17 when I was introduced to my college mentor, Rob Serenja, at Cambourne Technical College in Cornwall, England. In 1986 I immigrated to America where I was able to pursue my dreams to become a body builder like my hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who I had the pleasure of training with for a little time at World’s Gym but I needed a job so I could live. With his help, and influences, I was hired on to my dream job as a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles, California.

Since then, I moved to Austin, Texas, where I was able to work in many gyms throughout the Austin region. My most favorite gym I worked at was the East Communities YMCA because of its Christian standards and the people there were the greatest.

In 2007 I started my own gym, and now own Elgin Fitness in Elgin, Texas, where I specialize in personal training. I have a very loyal clientele base who support me and who I am. I’m very thankful for them because they were very supportive in my starting this show. Over the years, I have trained thousands of people who still do all they can to stay in contact with me.

I have always been highly respected and liked because of the insight I have been able to share, especially when it came to weight loss and fitness. Training has always been my passion and my gift. I hope through my extensive knowledge and experience from years of training I can touch your life too.

Dr. Pat Baccili

Dr. Pat Baccili is a leader in the field of human potential and the creator of the remarkable “Crust Busting™ process. An international award winning talk radio host, TV commentator, certified career and belief coach, dynamic seminar leader, award winning author and researcher fostering respect and trust in the workplace, inspirational speaker and CEO of a successful organizational consulting firm.

James Barbour

James Barbour is the host of Star Power Hour, Brought to you by ForTalent.com. ForTalent.com is an interactive community of artists, entertainers, and fans. ForTalent.com’s platform and tools enable you to connect and collaborate, seek talent, and showcase yourself with an online portfolio.On ForTalent, you can showcase ALL of your talents - from acting to writing, directing, or producing - and network with other people from ALL aspects of the entertainment industry - from theater, to film, music, and fashion design. Take control of your goals – make your community, your opportunity.

Susan Bartelstone

Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.

Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice—which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.

Dr. Melanie Barton

Dr. Melanie Barton has been a holistic psychotherapist since 1985. She has a Master's degree in Social Work and a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Barton is a licensed as an independent social worker, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She is an ordained Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister. She teaches meditation and visualization. She is an advocate for people lost in the maze of the social services system and a mentor to people in recovery.

Dr. Barton specializes as a consultant to churches in transition and conflict. She has published poetry, a magazine article “Who gets the Church when Couples Divorce”, on-line articles about eating disorders, closing a therapy practice abruptly due to a medical crisis, and her life story. In 2008 she was named social worker of the year in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Barton's technique for healing is to focus on six key areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial. Her specialty is connecting people to mentor one another to shorten healing time.

Valdi Agaelle Belizaire

Valdi Belizaire lives in Los Angeles, CA and has two sisters, Stacy (10) and Bella (3). During family time, she loves to play games, go to the mall and visit the park. When with her friends, Val, as they call her, enjoys playing games, doing projects and says, “We read each other's stories.”

Valdi's favorite film is “Brave” because it, “Shows a lot of bravery and to fight for what you believe in.” Her favorite actress is Anne Hathaway since she, “Has a lot to passion in her movies that she does.”

One of Valdi's greatest accomplishments is that she read 40 books in just a few months. Twenty of the books were in English and twenty were in French. When Valdi grows up she wants to be a actress or a lawyer.

As a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic she looks forward to having people, “Watch me and be interested in what I have to say.”

Joyce Bender

Joyce A. Bender is the CEO and Founder of Bender Consulting Services, Inc., and Bender Consulting Services of Canada, Inc. These companies provide technology consulting services to their customers and competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. As well, Joyce is the CEO of Bender and Associates International, Inc., an executive search firm that has over 25 years of experience specializing in technology and management search. In 2003, Joyce was selected as a New Freedom Initiative Award winner. Received from Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao, this award is given to those who have demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in furthering the employment objectives of George W. Bush’s New Freedom Initiative. In 1999, Joyce was selected as the President’s Award winner. To see Real-time Captioning during the live show, click here.

Gordon Bennett

Who is a financial educator? It is someone like Gordon Bennett who brings practical business experience and an academic background to the task of helping people who are struggling to gain control of their finances.

Gordon’s breadth of experience has provided him with the insights and skills that enable him to help others achieve financial freedom. He holds an MBA in finance and has owned his own educational publishing company. As a banker he was a senior vice president, an international lending officer, and a member of a major bank’s trust management committee. As a senior manager with a worldwide consulting firm serving the financial sector he developed training programs and conducted workshops in business finance and personal money management.

Gordon is the author of Give Yourself a Raise: How to Have More Money, Less Stress, and Financial Freedom. This book is the basis of a series of four one-hour workshops entitled The Path to Financial Freedom.

Morgan Bertsch

Seven-year-old Morgan Bertsch lives in North Hills, California with her parents. Her parents help her with homework, play ball and go to the movies. Morgan enjoys playing her “Nintendo DS,” watching her DVD player and playing with her dolls. Morgan’s favorite movie is “Tangled” because of her long hair. Her greatest accomplishment is graduating kindergarten. She is most looking forward to interview people and watching the new movies.

Keefer Blakeslee

Keefer Blakeslee lives in the great Los Angeles area. He has three older siblings who are all married. His dad passed away five years ago so he and his Mom are enjoying their life together. They play chess, swim and watch and critique movies together. Keefer likes riding his bike, cooking, watching Nostalgia Critic on the Internet and reading his five-inch-thick book, VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever.

Keefer loves so many films it's difficult to pick one. If he had to, it would be Mrs. Doubtfire because it's such a funny story with a lot of heart and a great performance by Robin Williams. It's also difficult for him to name a favorite actor but Mel Brooks and Jim Carrey would have to be at the top of the list. "They are both funny and great actors that really know how to capture their audience and make them laugh."

When he grows up, Keefer wants to be an actor, comedian, critic, director, producer and screen-writer. He is most proud of proving to his mom that he deserved moving to California so he could pursue his career.

His favorite film critics were Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. "They were so entertaining. I loved listening to their reasoning and watching them bicker. I read Roger Ebert's film reviews to the day he died."

As a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Keefer is looking forward to being able to speak his own opinion to people who love movies because, "if you're going to pay to watch a movie, it has best be a good one!"

Caleb Bouchy

Caleb is a kid full of passion. From the age of eight, sports statistics came from his mouth almost constantly. With his knowledge of computer use, researching sports became all he did. He continued this with the influence of his friends and family. Not only does he love sports, but he has had a passion for the production of broadcasting. Watching the game was important, but listening to what was said about the game was equally important was well. Caleb enjoys every opportunity he has to broadcast and is eager to learn more every day.

Caleb is a fifth generation Arizonan. He is in the eighth grade and is homeschooled. He began his broadcasting as a regular host of the Arizona Rattlers during the 2012 season. He also has met and interviewed several major league sports athletes, politicians and entertainers.

Executive Producer Eva Bowen

A 20-year veteran of the broadcast journalism industry, Executive Producer Eva Bowen has established herself as an accomplished producer, public relations/media specialist and savvy journalist. Eva is currently a Publicist with Orca Communications Inc. in Phoenix. She also works part-time as an Adjunct Professor teaching Broadcast Journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunication at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. Eva was the Executive Producer of the successful internet radio show “Outreach Today,” on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel. In August 2012, she founded EMB Media, a full service public relations/marketing and production company. From 2005-2010, Eva was the Executive Producer of the multi-Emmy-award winning television talk show “Sonoran Living Live” on ABC 15 (KNXV-TV) in Phoenix, Arizona. Eva was also a news producer at KNXV-TV from 1999-2003. Eva serves on the Fiesta Bowls’ Ambassador Committee. She holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and an M.A. in Mass Communication from Arizona State University.

Connor Brantley

At 13, Connor Brantley is the founder of United Now, a political organization committed to ending partisanship on all levels of government. Connor is a presidential history, government, and political enthusiast. He is involved in our political system on a local, state and national level. He has worked on behalf of two Presidential candidates, a gubernatorial candidate and several local candidates. Connor believes no one is too young to be involved and encourages other young people to take part in our political system. In addition to his political work, his active role in the community includes organizing charitable drives as well as volunteering. Connor has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and various local news outlets.

Skye Brewster

Skye Brewster was born in October, 1998. She is 12 years old and is in 7th grade. She loves playing with her pets, hanging out with her friends, playing piano, swimming, singing, dancing, acting, and drawing. She has appeared in a lot of shows at Fountain Hills Community Theater in Arizona. Her shows included Willy Wonka jr. (where she played Grandpa George), Off The Wall (Jan Dunderson), WhoWhatWhenWhyHow (She was Dwarf #1), 45 Minutes From Broadway (She was in the Ensemble), Alice In Wonderland (Card Soldier #1) and Nutcracker: A Play (Nerd #1). Skye has also done tech at FHCT for Cinderella, You Don't Have to Take It, Winnie The Pooh, and A Carol For Tiny Tim. She is more than thrilled to have her own show with her best friend Haylee, whom she has known since she was two. She hopes that this radio show will help her branch off to pursue a full-time career in acting. She would like to thank Perry Damone and everyone else working for VoiceAmerica Kids Channel for giving her this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their support.

Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown is a therapist, life coach, minister, author, and empowerment speaker who is committed to helping individuals make the most of their lives. She is the founder of Life Purpose Wellness Center, and deeply passionate about helping others transform their personal disappointments into something meaningful and valuable on the pathway of life. She uniquely combines clinical concepts with spiritual principals to bring practical advice and guidance for complicated and multi-layered situations.

Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker who is a graduate of Morgan State University and The Ohio State University. She is also a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC). She brings a diverse ministry experience, having ministered to several faith groups from a variety of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Her experience as a child in a military family, and as an Army wife has given her great respect for the beauty of each person’s uniqueness, as well as the common humanity we all share as global citizens.

Melissa is a regular presenter in the Washington, DC area. She writes a weekly blog that helps motivate individuals to stay focused on their life’s calling and make the most of every moment. Her first book “30 Days of Purpose” was self-published in 2011. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Black Social Workers.

Rebecca Bullion, LCSW, BRI-1

I have worked in the field of addiction and intervention for 23 years, 18 years in private practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Board Registered Interventionist and Certified Trauma Therapist. Primarily, I have been doing therapy during the bulk of my practice. My practice focus has included treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency, recovery and marital therapy as well as family therapy for adults and adolescents. I have worked significantly treating eating disorders and am currently working on certification for eating disorder intervention. I have also provided services for assessment for level of care in referring to treatment and case management pre- and post-treatment. I am an certified Level I and II EMDR trauma therapist since 2008. I have been trained in Crisis Intervention Stress Debriefing since 2010 and conduct stabilization management in the aftermath of employee deaths, bank robberies and other crises. I have been a Board Registered Interventionist since 2011. I am also certified by the Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Provider since 2006.

I am a current member of the National Association of Alcohol, Drug and Addiction Counselors, the Association of Intervention Specialists, the Network of Independent Interventionists, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as a conference speaker in the field of intervention, addiction and family systems.

Marianna Cacciatore

Most would agree Marianna Cacciatore’s life has been one well-lived. Through her work over 25 years with people who are working to bring about a better world, she has a unique vantage point from which to tell the stories we don’t generally hear in the media today. Marianna possesses the rare gift of presence, a deep listening which evokes in people the desire to tell their story.

Having suffered a childhood tragedy that spiraled downward into her teens and young adult years, she eventually turned things around and created a grief center that has brought healing to thousands of people. She recounts the full story in her book, Being There for Someone in Grief. Today, she serves as a Lifetime Emeritus Board Member of Tu Nidito in Tucson, Arizona, the parent agency for the organization she founded in 1988 called Children to Children, a Center for Children and Families in Grief.

Everyday Marianna meets ordinary people doing extraordinary things through her work as Executive Director of Bread for the Journey, a philanthropic organization with 20 locations nationally. Each volunteer-run chapter practices neighborhood philanthropy in their respective communities, helping everyday people bring their community-minded ideas to life. The Bread for the Journey vision is to nurture the seed of generosity in every human heart and Marianna’s life is a living expression of just that. Join her as she ignites the heart of generosity in you.

LaMar Campbell

LaMar Campbell was born and grew up in in Chester, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. He attended the University of Wisconsin in 1994 and left the University as a free agent into the NFL with the Detroit Lions. He played with the Detroit Lions from 1998-2004. While in Detroit he participated in many in many charitable programs including Big brother and Big Sister of Detroit and volunteered regularly at Campbell Elementary School.

After the NFL he then went on to intern in the Detroit Lions Scouting Department. During this period LaMar fell in love the aspect of Player Development and the opportunities that he missed while still a player to further advance his career after his playing days. After becoming a licensed realtor in Atlanta, Lamar then proceeded to take advantage of the prestigious Wharton School of Business in the Sports Business Initiative Program offered by the NFL Player Development and studied real estate development and planning.

In 2007 Lamar opened his own real estate company in Atlanta, The Success of Real Estate LLC. LaMar currently devotes all his time to help people achieve home ownership as well as small business ventures and franchising. LaMar has begun a second career helping retired athletes transition from professional athletics to the corporate realm. He is an active member of the Atlanta.NFLPA . He is a fervent fan of Philly and Detroit based professional and high school sports.

Matt Cardinal

Salutations! My name is Matt Cardinal and some of my passions include filming and music as well as crashing on a couch and playing video games for hours on end. My favorite genre is first person shooters such as the Call of Duty series and Halo. And of course my favorite series is the Call of Duty games. I find it not only a want, but a need to be good at video games. In the future I hope to make it big in the film industry and produce, which is why I'm honored to be co-hosting this show to get my name out there. My hobbies include film, music, and anything comedy related because I think I'm funny. Anywho, that’s me!

Chris Chimbers

In my practice since 2010, I have helped many clients with conditions as varied as bipolar disorder, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, phobias, physical and emotional pain. I am excited about the new field of energetic healing and see more and more people discovering it as they are not getting results through conventional medical practices. My show will showcase new discoveries in the energetic healing field, focusing on one topic per week. I will sometimes be interviewing other innovative healers as well as doing sessions live on-air. I have a private practice and hope to reach a global audience as my work can be done by phone or on Skype. My goal is to make you aware of the amazing benefits of energetic healing and take steps to make your dreams come true by elimination of your inner obstacles to happiness. Sometimes the results are quick and dramatic, sometimes they take longer to show up, but energetic healing is always beneficial.

Patti Compton Christopher

Patti Compton Christopher is a Journal-listed Christian Science Practitioner, a church soloist, a former opera singer, a retired vocal teacher, the author of Vocal Ease Technique, the originator of the Vocal Ease Complete Vocal Pedagogy Course, a composer of sacred music solos and mom to two adult daughters.

Ms. Christopher has been healed by God of both sin and sickness through Christian Science treatment. She is a devout Christian who was baptized by the Holy Ghost to heal people, which is her daily practice, and is God-directed to preach the Word. Two of her articles were published in the Christian Science Sentinel magazine: Only a Suggestion, in September, 2005 and No Dark Past, Just God’s Now, in March, 2011.

Patti Christopher has a BM in Vocal Performance, was awarded Outstanding Graduate in Voice in 1976, won First Place in the 1977 Mobile District Metropolitan Opera Auditions was a finalist in the 1980 Merola Opera Auditions and was a finalist in the 1980 Loren Zachary auditions. She sang the Countess in Marriage of Figaro for Lafayette Opera Guild, sang Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi for both the Nord Opera Theatre and The MetroPelican Opera Program for Young Audiences, sang both the mother and grandmother in one-act opera Little Red for Young Audiences, sang The Queen of Hearts in the one–act opera Alice for Young Audiences and sang comprimario roles in the New Orleans Opera Association performances of Marriage of Figaro, Turandot, Salome, and Aida.

Steven Clipp, AIA

Steven Clipp, AIA is Principal of Steven Clipp Architecture in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. He is a Registered Architect with almost thirty years of experience and the winner of numerous awards including ‘Best Home Design in North Carolina Under 5000 Square Feet.’ SCA now limits its practice to the design of high end custom homes and renovations.

Steve Clipp has spent years thinking about the psychology of space, how people relate to it and how space can be manipulated to affect the user’s behavior. On over 500 retail stores he honed the art of motivating shoppers to become buyers. Now, his homes are crafted to find peace, elicit joy and bring families together.

Steve Clipp is also of Scottish ancestry and analytical bent. Money, whether his or his clients, has to be spent wisely. Each expenditure on a home has to make sense and be at the lowest, but fair, price. He has shown through his work that a well designed home will sell more quickly, at a better price. Even in this market he has never had a home resell at less than what the owners originally invested.

Curt Coffman

Co-Hosts Curt Coffman and Dr. Kathie Sorensen are founding partners of The Coffman Organization, Inc. and co-authors of the soon to be released Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch: The Secret to Extraordinary Performance.

Curt Coffman, MBA, is a New York Times Bestselling Author, researcher, business scientist, and consultant to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations. He co-authored one of the best-selling management books of all time, First Break All the Rules, What the World’s Greatest Managers do Differently and Follow this Path; How the World’s Greatest Organizations Drive Growth by Unleashing Human Potential.

Michele Collins, RH (AHG), MPH

Michele and Andres are both very passionate about the practice of Chinese medicine and qi gong. They have studied and practiced Chinese medicine for a combined total of over eighteen years. In 2011, they spent six months studying Chinese herbal medicine in a university hospital setting that emphasized the practice of integrated Chinese herbal and allopathic medicine. Michele and Andres both teach and write about Chinese and herbal medicine, such as speaking for the Natural Triad/Wake Forest Integrative Medicine Seminar Series and publishing in the Journal of the American Herbalist Guild.

Michele, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild (RH) and a Master of Public Health, integrates Chinese, Ayurvedic, and western herbs, nutritional therapy, and qi gong into her practice as an herbalist. She studied with Michael and Leslie Tierra at the East West School of Herbology where she is a certified herbalist. She serves on the board of the North Carolina Herb Association and is a member of the teaching faculty of the Academy of Integrated Medicine.

Dr. Irene Conlan

Dr. Irene Conlan is serious about helping you find the tools you need to achieve your self improvement goals and begin to experience the happiness you deserve and desire.

She has a Masters degree in nursing and a Ph.D. in metaphysics. Irene has taught nursing at ASU, served as Administrator of Nursing at a major Phoenix hospital, and served as Assistant Director in the Arizona Department of Health Services. A certified hypnotherapist, Irene has had her own therapy practice for the past 16 years.

Irene believes that in this stressful world we need help more than ever. We rush from one place to the next, to work, the store, to appointments, to get our kids to soccer practice, ballet, gymnastics, school or the mall. We can be found 24/7 by email, cell phone, or pager. We are stretched to the max and wonder why we can’t sleep, can’t think, and can’t relax. We are enticed by drugs, alcohol and sex to give us an outlet or deal with the stress and many choose to use them. Some rage. Some over-exercise. Some go out and shoot other people. Some simply quit.

In this frenetic activity there is one constant – we are each looking for happiness. Ask the addict, the thief, the anorexic, the debutante, the CEO, service professionals, people you meet on the street or while shopping – ask them what they want. They will, if they can verbalize it, tell you what they truly want is happiness.

Let’s talk about the improvements we can make that help us be happy now.

Michelle Corr, Media Strategist, Consultant, Spokesperson & Host

Michelle’s background includes 15 –years in Radio, Television, Public Relations, production, sales, marketing and events giving her a systemic understanding of the most effective ways in which the Media can be leveraged.

Michelle has been a successful Executive Producer and talk show personality for over a decade. She has created, developed and produced over 150 talk radio programs for AM & FM stations nationally. She has worked for CBS, ESPN, TNT, PAC 10 Football, FOX Sports, The Golf Channel and NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries. She is respected as one of the most well-connected professionals in the Media, and operates with a high level of integrity, professionalism and commitment.

Michelle graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communications with a B.S. in Broadcasting, and emphasis in Television & Film production.

Michelle’s philanthropic passions are expressed through her company Chicks4Change - a charity support group committed to making a difference by serving the community and dedicated to education, awareness and prevention. She has donated countless hours to both local and national non-profit organizations through her fundraising events and as a 7-time marathoner. She’s also a Top National Fundraiser for Childhelp USA and the American Stroke Association's Train to End Stroke program. Michelle is a Triple Virgo, has lived in the Phoenix area for almost 20 years, currently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Super Bowl Champ Lional Dalton

Super Bowl Champ Lional Dalton is a former American football defense tackle in the National Football League. Following a stellar prep career at Cooley High School, Dalton twice earned All-Mid-American Conference honors at Eastern Michigan and was selected co-Defensive MVP as a senior in 1997. He was also selected to play in the Hula Bowl All-Star Game. Aside from being an exceptional football player, he was also a member of the track and field team. Dalton majored in communications.
In 1998, Dalton was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Ravens and played with them through the Super Bowl XXXV team against the New York Giants in 2001. He played for the Denver Broncos in 2002, the Washington Redskins in 2003, the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 through 2006, and the Houston Texans in 2006. During his career, Dalton established the Jellyroll foundation to help educate inner city children from low income families.
Dalton has volunteered for numerous youth based organizations including the Boys and Girls Club. He founded Power Play Sports, an organization committed to providing personal training services to youth with health issues and providing physical fitness programs in the South Florida area. Kids Power Play Sports, a nonprofit organization, was established to address the special nutritional needs affecting today's youth by empowering them to live healthy lives, and educating them about the importance of proper nutrition and physical activity.

Dr. Anne Deatly, Ph.D

Anne M. Deatly, PhD and certified Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, is Director of the Optimal Health and Wellness Center and recognized as the Radiant Energy Doctor. Anne’s holistic health center focuses on energy balancing, positive inspiration, and spiritual coaching. The ultimate goal of the center is to inspire and support people to transform their health and create the life of their dreams. Energy medicine, the future of medicine, activates the body’s natural healing and energy balancing system to prevent disease. As an Energy Medicine practitioner, Anne uses energy balancing (http://www.holisticbodymindhealing.com/energetic to determine the root cause of disease, including emotional and spiritual issues, to achieve optimal holistic health (http://holisticbodymindhealing.com). Energy balancing promotes stress reduction, energy cross-over, synchronized energy rhythms, toxin removal and pain reduction or elimination. Optimal Health and Wellness Center also facilitates renewal and transformation of a revitalized body, awakened mind, and enlightened spirit. Programs are designed to provide new opportunities for self-empowerment, growth and personal development, healthy lifestyle, positive mental attitude, defined purpose and passion, increased success potential, and creating a life filled with, joy, peace, and harmony. Anne is also embarking on a career in inspirational speaking as a way to empower others to develop into their highest potential (mind, body, spirit).

Deanne DeMarco, MT, MA, RCC

Deanne is diverse in careers from scientist, college instructor, management trainer, Fortune 500 Manager, author to entrepreneur. She is a much sought after speaker and business coach who blends the spirit of change, life-long learning, and adaptability.

For more than 20 years Deanne has worked with managers and individuals to help break through personal and career roadblocks with her innovative strategies. She offers her abilities as a leader, certified business coach, and educator to corporations and organizations globally. Deanne demonstrates the adaptive thinking necessary for change in our present-day world.

Deanne is an example of her own advice, adaptability, and self-leadership. She knows first-hand what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and the challenges women face in career advancement.

She teaches workshops in leadership, management, communication, public speaking, the changing workforce, and conflict intervention.

Deanne is the author of four books, and her business articles have been published in over 300 trade magazines and professional journals. She has won numerous public speaking awards and Deanne's management coaching program won national recognition from Training Magazine's Top 100. Additionally she was on the three-member team that first discovered the cancer link to second hand smoke.

Deanne is known for her high energy speaking style and use of personal stories coupled with strategies that work.

David Diaz

David Diaz is a Chicago native and a full time fighter with a strong amateur background. David is a 1996 U.S. Olympian and former World Lightweight Champion. He made his professional debut immediately after the Olympics, signing a promotional deal with one of the biggest boxing promoters – Top Rank, Inc.

David is the youngest of nine children. He gained an interest in boxing at the age of eight years old when his father took him to the gym to spar. He fell in love with it the first day & has been fighting ever since. He had a total of 175 amateur fights and is a four time Chicago Golden Gloves Champion and a three time National Golden Gloves Champion.

After a two year hiatus, due to an injury and family issues, David made a strong comeback with his boxing career. David married his wife, Tanya, in 2003 and they have 3 young sons. They currently reside in the Chicagoland area.

Mark McMillian

Mark McMillian, was an All-American at Glendale Junior College in California. He gained a scholarship to play for the University of Alabama under coach Gene Stallings. He still holds the Alabama record for the longest interception TD. As a rookie with the Philadelphia Eagles, he was named to the prestigious All-Madden Team. After a brief stint as a New Orleans Saint, McMillian would later have his most celebrated success as a cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs under coach Marty Schottenheimer. Mark, a.k.a. Mighty Mouse, set a Chiefs franchise record for most returned yards. Mighty Mac finished his NFL career with the Washington Redskins along side Hall of Famer Daryl Green and Champ Bailey. He now works with various programs to improve the lives of children and young adults.

Raina Donati

Raina Donati is a 13 year old 8th grader at Explorer Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has been involved in the radio/broadcasting program for the past 2 years. Raina lives in Scottsdale with her parents and little sister. You might be surprised to know that Raina enjoys raising chickens and goats! She also has 2 dogs and a parrot.

Besides fashion, Raina also has a love for the arts. She loves to sing, play the piano and act, in fact, Raina just was cast for the role of “Pepper” in Annie Jr. Raina also loves making short films and creating animation.

Raina also has been involved in positive pageantry for the past 6 years, where she held 3 state titles as “Miss Arizona” and has been a National Finalist and top 5 National talent and spokes model finalist in The National American Miss pageant system.

Raina and Host, Gabrielle Arcilla, have a very special and unique relationship. Raina has had the privilege of “crowning” Gabrielle as her successor to 2 of her Miss Arizona State titles.

Gary Douglas

Gary Douglas is the Founder of Access Consciousness, which has now grown to 47 countries with over 2000 facilitators worldwide. The tools within Access are used globally to transform addiction, recovery, weight loss, business and money, animal health and many holistic health modalities such as acupuncture and chiropractic care.

Douglas has written a number of books on the subjects of money, relationships, magic and animals including “The Place” which became a Barnes and Noble best-seller.

A vibrant 70-year-old grandfather, Gary works twelve-hour days, rides spirited stallions for a hobby and openly proclaims that for him, “life is just beginning.”

Dave Duerson

Dave Duerson passed away February 17, 2011. His archives will remain on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel.

Dave Duerson is CEO of DD Favor, a management consulting firm specializing in implementing new business and turnaround strategies for manufacturing operations. Prior to DD Favor, he was CEO of Duerson Foods, a meat production facility located in Wisconsin.

His first business venture was Fair Oaks Farms, which provided breakfast sausages to 1/3 of McDonald’s franchisees worldwide. 2002 revenues exceeded $63.5M. Duerson Foods went from a startup to $22.5M in 6 years.

David spent 11 seasons in The NFL, 7 with the Chicago Bears, winning Super Bowl XX. 1 in New York with the Giants, winning Super Bowl XXV, and 3 with the Phoenix Cardinals. He was voted All-Pro 4 times, 1986-1989 & named to 5 consecutive Pro Bowls; voted the 1987 NFL Man of the Year; and awarded the 1988 NFLPA Humanitarian of the Year. He is in the Indiana and Chicago Sports Hall of Fames, and has been nominated for inclusion into the NFL Hall of Fame.

David is the recipient of numerous distinguished honors. He received The Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash, and The Kentucky Colonel, the highest civilian honor in both states. He currently serves on the NFL Player Benefits Board of Trustees.

David is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BA in economics, and was a two-time Football All-American, Captain, MVP and Man of the Year. He also graduated Hamburger University of the McDonald's Corporation, and the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program (OPM).

Kate Ebner

Top leadership coach Kate Ebner invites people to be visionary. Founder of The Nebo Company, a leadership consultancy based in Washington, D.C., Kate teaches leaders how to use vision as a powerful and practical tool for manifesting the important changes they want to see. Kate works with senior executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, non-profits, social entrepreneurs and government agencies who are leading significant change, helping them to thrive in their careers and find greater fulfillment and satisfaction in life.

Kate specializes not only in how to create, live and lead from vision, but also how to make it real through effective implementation. She gained more than two decades of firsthand experience in envisioning, leading and implementing major change while serving as a dean at Middlebury College and as senior vice president of an international strategy consulting firm. Her own journey from executive to master coach is a story of vision and personal transformation. As faculty and co-director of Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching program, Kate authored of "Coaching for Leverage,” a chapter in On Becoming a Leadership Coach. Kate Ebner is frequently quoted in publications and speaks at conferences about leadership, vision, and empowerment.

Chris Efessiou

Chris Efessiou is an entrepreneur, business leader, international speaker, mentor, professor, father, and author of the highly acclaimed book “CDO: Chief Daddy Officer.”

In the past 20 years Chris Efessiou has founded, co-founded, developed, and managed multiple successful enterprises—all the while being a committed and present single parent.

Widely known for his business acumen, empowering management style, and out of the box thinking, Chris is committed to inspiring and guiding working parents to attain success at work and at home.

Through a variety of activities, including speaking, coaching, consulting and his book, he clearly defines the fundamentals of solid leadership critical in both arenas, and provides tools, tips and advice on how to transfer business skills to the business of parenthood and personal relationships.

A sought after mentor and teacher, Chris is a visiting professor and guest lecturer at numerous academic institutions, including George Mason University’s School of Management, and Northeastern University.

A business leader and advocate, Chris serves as member of the Management Committee of the Small Business Council of the United States Chamber of Commerce, is an advisor to corporate and academic boards, and a director on academic and charitable organization boards. He is a sought after keynote speaker on topics related to Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Using Business Skills for Personal Relationships.

Kid Chef Eliana

12 year old Kid Chef Eliana grew up in a family of cooks. With grandparents from Cajun Louisiana, the Philippines, Cuba, and Honduras, Eliana’s recipes have international flair. She loves traveling and spending time in the kitchen with her family. Eliana says, “Cooking is so much fun. You can be creative and invent new recipes.” Eliana’s first cookbook, “Eliana Cooks! Recipes for Creative Kids” was released in October 2010. She is awaiting the publication of her second cookbook, “Cool Kids Cook: Louisiana.”

At ten years old, Kid Chef Eliana was chosen as one of 13 Latinos profiled in a museum exhibit at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. She is featured in a book called The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids by Dr. Jerry Cook and Sarah L. Cook. She has been a guest chef on Eyewitness Morning News on WWL-TV in New Orleans and has cooked with Celebrity Chef John Besh. She was a featured chef at the New Orleans Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Book Festival. She does numerous media appearances, cooking demonstrations, and book signings.

In the future, Eliana plans to design cookware for kids, create a line of spices, and host her own TV cooking show. She also wants to teach kids that good food is more than chicken nuggets and French fries. Her motto is, “Cool kids cook and get creative in the kitchen!”

Kelly Ellison

Kelly is an adoptive parent, executive coach and trainer. She has over 25 years of experience working in development and management in the nonprofit sector and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for causes ranging from the environment to the arts. Kelly has a passion for helping adoptive families reach their financial goals and uses her experience from the nonprofit world to coach adoptive families. She is Your Adoption Finance Coach and works with adoption agencies and families providing workshops, resources, and coaching to help them with their financial needs associated with adoptions both international and domestic. Using her system, the families she supports raise anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 or more for their adoption. Kelly completed her Masters Degree in Business Administration in 2005, graduating from the Rockhurst University in the Executive Fellows Program in Kansas City, Missouri. She has extensive management experience, training and facilitating groups of all sizes and backgrounds. Kelly is certified in mediation and diversity and is an author and speaker. She will be speaking at the National Council for Adoption this year. She serves on several boards including the scholarship committee for the Rosalyn Carter Institute’s Intergenerational Caregivers Scholarship Award and is also a member of the board of governors to the We Are Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in New York City.

John Engelhardt

You may recognize him as "Racing's Regular Guy." For ten years, John Engelhardt hosted the informative and sometimes irreverent handicapping show from his base at River Downs in Cincinnati, Ohio. He developed a passion for thoroughbred racing as a youngster at Saratoga, and has been able to make his love of the sport his life's calling.

Engelhardt, a native of Syracuse, New York is a graduate of the University of Dayton. His professional career in racing began as the track photographer at Beulah Park in 1983 and he has worked in racing ever since. John produced "The Stretch Run" for eight years, which aired on the CBS affiliate WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. For four years Engelhardt co-hosted "The Regular Guy Handicapping Show on HOMER 1530-AM in Cincinnati with former "Winning Ponies" host Ed Meyer.

John served as the President of the Turf Publicists of America in 2009 and 2010, after serving several years as the Midwest Vice-President of that organization. He is currently a consultant for Pinnacle Entertainment handling publicity, public relations, marketing, advertising and special events for River Downs. Under the "nom-de-course" of Heart of an Angel Stable, he has bred and owned thoroughbreds for 18 years.

"Racing's Regular Guy" has been exposed to racing on many levels and greets the sport with enthusiasm and well-rounded knowledge. Tune in Thursdays at 5PM PT, as he welcomes nationally recognized guests, who will help you find those "Winning Ponies.”

Cheryl Esposito

Cheryl Esposito is on a mission: to bring the leader in you to life. She is founder of ALEXSA CONSULTING, an Executive Coaching firm, an author and international speaker. Cheryl and her team coach international CEOs & leaders, cultivating self-awareness and transformational behaviors, creating extraordinary results. She brings the best out of thought leaders, expanding the realm of possibilities. Are you ready to turn business as usual into business that matters? Take your leadership to the next level! Learn more… Cheryl’s book In the Spirit of Leadership: A Vision Into A Different Future is the 2009 Axiom Business Book Awards Bronze Medal winner. The audio book version is the Nautilus Book Awards 2009 Silver Award winner! Get the book!

Tony Farmer

Tony Farmer is a retired professional basketball player that played in the NBA and Europe for 16 years. He played with the LA Lakers, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and Golden State Warriors. He also played in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Russia, and Puerto Rico.

Tony is very passionate about making a difference in life for other people. He has experienced the rise and fall of today’s athletes himself and has fought adversity to get back on his feet. He is a perfect fit for this show and wants to continue to educate people and other athletes both male and female in their quest to achieve more.

Tony has a reality show called “The Comeback” that will air next year which features athletes and celebrities who have made millions of dollars and lost it all but are making a comeback as well as those who have not lost it all but are maintaining their lifestyle.

The Comeback radio show will feature a variety of different guests weekly as Tony looks to educate people related to the sports world and not related to the sports world.

Jim Ferguson and Trav

Jim Ferguson, is a Kansas based broadcaster and writer that has won the Kansas Association of Broadcasters First Place Award for Excellence in Broadcasting in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 with his outdoor program the Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine.

He's also an award winning writer who in 2000 won the Kansas Press Associations' Excellence in Journalism Award. In 2005 the Outdoor Writers Association of America awarded him a First and Second Place award in their national competition and in 2006 two third place awards in their national competition.

You hear Trav as the totally crazy/goofy co-host alongside Jim every week on Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine. Outside of work Travis is a dyed in the wool outdoorsman, conservationist and bowhunter that can only be found doing one of the following three things. Spending time with his smokin' hot wife and two awesome kids, up in a tree stand anxiously awaiting the next big freak nasty whitetail he's going to whack, or out on the water stretching a line for anything that bites.

Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa was born in New York City, raised in Easton, PA. until he moved to Tucson Arizona in 1969 to attend the University of Arizona to begin his studies, initially in Chinese language and history, later business and law. In Tucson, Michael worked as a law clerk, insurance salesman, a real estate title company salesman, and obtained his own agent and brokers licenses in 1980. He formed and grew a private mortgage banking company that was severely hit by the 1987 recession. Michael then experienced multiple lawsuits due to all the issues that arise when a business goes bankrupt. In the 1990s, he self-educated himself how to buy properties in foreclosure, bankruptcy, IRS and estate tax sales, and how to buy and sell judgments. Michael has been involved in hundreds of foreclosure sales. By 2000 as the economy improved he syndicated and subdivided land in to building lots and helped to create a development company that raised in investor and bank capital over $100,000,000. This was unfortunately also hit by the recession of 2007 that we are still in. In his Philanthropic and community activities, Michael has served on the Naval Special Warfare Foundation (Navy SEALs) where he currently sits as an ambassador on the advisory board. He is also a member of the Tucson Police Foundation, manages a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, and served on the advisory board of the Yangtze International University in Nanjing, China. He is also a member of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.

Chuck Foreman

Chuck is a native of Frederick, Maryland. A standout athlete excelling in football, basketball and track, Chuck went on to attend the University of Miami—The “U”—where he played defensive back, wideout and running back. He went on to play running back in the NFL, primarily catching passes out of the backfield, a pre-cursor to the West Coast Offense style of play. In 2005, the College Football Hall of Fame honored Chuck with the Community Service Award for his work with Midwest at-risk youth. In 2007, Chuck became part of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Fame.
The 12th overall pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1973 NFL Draft, Chuck rushed for 801 yards on 182 attempts and caught 37 passes for 362 yards, earning him the consensus for NFL Rookie of the Year. In 1975, he led the conference with 73 receptions, finishing just 6 yards behind Jim Otis of the St. Louis Cardinals in rushing. Chuck's 22 total touchdowns tied Gale Sayers' former NFL record. He was named conference player of the year by The Sporting News in 1974 and by United Press International in 1976. Chuck was named to the All-Pro Team in 1975 and 1976 and played in five consecutive Pro Bowls (1973-1977), rushing for 5,950 yards and 53 touchdowns in 1,556 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt, and catching 350 passes for 3,156 yards, a 9.0 average, and 23 touchdowns over his NFL career.

Emily Freeman

Emily is a 17 year old high school Junior who loves all things pertaining to performance, purple, and her pet pug, Moochie. Prior to diagnosis with a rare cancerous brain tumor in June of 2009, she led an active life as an accomplished ballerina. She took ballet from the age of four, and, in 2006, auditioned for the role of Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes. After landing the role in Houston in 2006, she went on to a repeat performance at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in 2007. Due to vision loss from the tumor, short term memory loss, and other damaging endocrine effects from treatment, she is hanging up her ballet shoes for now.

However, as providence would have it, one day while waiting for an appointment at Texas Children's Hospital, she met Aaron who worked with Purple Songs Can Fly, and helped her record her very first song. This chance meeting opened a door to work with Purple Songs, a perfect match for Emily, which has given her a much needed outlet to sing, perform, and continue to touch the lives of others with her exuberant zest for life. She is beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to learn radio and reach a brand new audience through Voice America Kids!

Jenni Frumer

Jenni Frumer, a licensed clinical social worker and nationally certified guardian has done extensive training for social service and health care professionals and older volunteers. She is a Team Leader for the National Council on Accreditation for Family and Children’s Services (COA); conducting site visits of other social service agencies and US Marine Corps installations, both domestically and internationally. She has also served on the National Council on Accreditation for Family and Children’s Services (COA) committees to develop standards for guardianship services and the implementation of performance quality improvement (PQI) at small organizations. She serves on the New Age of Aging Leadership Advisory Committee; the American Society on Aging (ASA) membership and Aging Business and Finance committees. Ms. Frumer was an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University for seven years, where she taught graduate courses in Gerontology and Administration. Ms. Frumer assisted in the development of and is an instructor for the on-line Alfus Patient Advocacy Program at the University of Miami.

Gwendolyn D. Galsworth, Ph.D.

Across 30 years of hands-on implementations, Gwendolyn Galsworth, Ph.D. has nearly single-handedly created the models, concepts, and methods of workplace visuality that define visual’s distinct and powerful contribution to enterprise excellence—and to sustainable cultural and bottom line results. Dr. Galsworth is president and founder of Quality Methods International (QMI), a training, research, and consulting firm—and the QMI/Visual-Lean® Institute, where you can get trained in nine core visual workplace courses. A Shingo Prize Examiner, Gwendolyn is the author of many DVDs and books, including Visual Workplace/Visual Thinking and Work That Makes Sense, both winners of the coveted Shingo Research Prize. Her on-demand webinars and off-the-shelf training packages are rich in content and insight, each containing scores of actual visual solutions. (For more information or to make a purchase, visit www.visualworkplace.com.) Most importantly, she has honed and tested her work in companies around the world—factories, banks, hospitals, military depots, and offices—including Lockheed-Martin, Pratt/Whitney, Royal Nooteboom Trailers/Holland, Trailmobile/Canada, Bank of America, Midwest Cancer Centers, Rolls-Royce/UK, Crompton Greaves/India, Sears, United Electric Controls, and Wilson Transformer/Australia. When not on-site with clients, delivering keynotes or teaching at the Institute, Gwendolyn can be found hiking—or working on her next book.

Gary Ray

"Gary Ray's" background includes hosting / co-hosting radio talk shows for more than 15 years on a number of subjects. His background also includes more than 19 years in the Insurance industry, nine years as an Internet Marketer and consultant. Gary is co-founder and co-developer and involved in the implementation of the Worldwide Racing Network. For seven years he worked closely with NASCAR and Turner Sports Interactive with the NASCAR Touring series.

"Gary Ray" joined Armed Forces Radio Network in 2008 as the Public Relations Director and provided Marketing and radio interviews. In February 2011 he was promoted to President. In September 2012 he resigned his position to continue his passion on the next level.

Gary continues helping our veterans and their families rebuild their lives. He believes by working together, our military men and women who return home are heroes to their families and communities. His resources provide a lifeline of aid and support not only for our veterans but also the families of our fallen heroes.

"Gary Ray" is developing one of the most powerful Radio Networks in the country called "American Heroes Network" powered by VoiceAmerica. You will hear firsthand the personal accounts of heroes whose unselfish actions have contributed to the traditions and values that represent the soul of America.

Grace Gawler

For almost 4 decades Grace Gawler has been the “rock” for thousands of cancer patients who seek her guidance and strategies. Grace has also assisted those who struggle to manage adversity and uninvited changes that life challenging or life threatening illness can bring. At 21, Grace became a full-time care-giver to her boyfriend. She married him, a cancer amputee with a poor prognosis. He survived and they established a non-profit organization to support people going through the trauma of cancer and other life challenging illness. She created Australia’s first breast cancer support group and residential program which led to authoring Women of Silence: the emotional healing of breast cancer, a 1994 best seller which remains a bible for women with breast cancer. Grace has worked in Government creating a new Women’s Health Plan. She was awarded the prestigious inaugural Rotary International Jean Harris Award for Services to Women in Society. In 1997, Grace experienced not only the collapse of her marriage but was soon hospitalized. Complications from a routine surgery created a major health crisis. After 20 surgical procedures over 13 years, she faced death many times. A bionic surgical procedure in the Netherlands gave her back life and vitality. Grace has survived and thrived and is passionate about helping others to walk in the field of all possibilities and navigate the cancer maze. She has her own cancer charity and consults to Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic in Germany.

Marcus and Sheila Gillette

Your hosts for “Ask Theo Live” are Marcus and Sheila Gillette, authors of “The Soul Truth: A Guide to Inner Peace.” Sheila is the world-renowned spiritual medium and direct voice channel for the consortium of twelve archangels known as THEO, angelic mentors assisting humanity as it shifts to a higher state of consciousness. Following a near death experience in 1969, Sheila Gillette became the direct voice channel for these angelic messengers who are now teaching humanity a new way of thinking and being. Theo has provided guidance for many of the world’s most respected authors, spiritual teachers, educators, policy makers, actors, and entertainers and are heralded for the accuracy of their predictions on global events. Sheila and THEO have been astonishing TV, radio and live audiences worldwide for the past 35 years with their laser-like guidance and accelerated spiritual teachings. Sheila and Marcus are highly regarded radio talk show hosts, TV guests and workshop leaders who have shared THEO’s wisdom with thousands of students globally, and are highly sought after speakers in the rapidly emerging New Thought Community. The Gillettes are the founders of The Theo Group, an organization dedicated to sharing the unlimited wisdom of the angelic hierarchy for those ready to take the next leap forward in their spiritual evolution. Sheila is also the author of the ground breaking bestseller, “The 5th Dimension: Channels to a New Reality.”

Jordan Goodman

Jordan Goodman has a mission: to help everyone do better with money. Since graduating the Columbia University School of Journalism in 1977, he has spent the past 32 years combing the country to find the very best ways to help consumers make and save money and then sharing these gems with the public. As a staff writer/reporter at MONEY Magazine for 18 years, a weekly commentator on NBC News at Sunrise and Public Radio’s Marketplace Morning Report, and through his 12, soon to be 13 highly respected books, and his website www.moneyanswers.com, he has provided useful, common-sense information to the public. Some of his better-known books include Fast Profits in Hard Times, Everyone’s Money Book, the Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Master Your Money Type. Jordan is a rare combination: someone who possesses not only encyclopedic knowledge about every area of personal finance but also a passion for helping his listeners not only to get educated but to take action to help their dreams become realities.

Bonnie D. Graham

Bonnie D. Graham has been producing and hosting live talk radio since 1998. She is the creator, producer and host of the weekly business talk series, “Coffee Break with Game-Changers, presented by SAP” that debuted in Fall 2011.

SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device, SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. We do this by extending the availability of software across on-premise installations, on-demand deployments, and mobile devices.

Dr. Cathy Greenberg

Dr. Cathy L. Greenberg coaches leading executives and entire companies using her proven “Happiness=Profit” business strategies for life. Dr. Greenberg, a certified executive/personal coach, leadership expert and executive in her own right, formerly at two of the world’s leading consultancies, she co-founded h2c, LLC (Happy Companies. Healthy People) where she shares the power of combining leadership with the science of happiness to develop the skills you need to soar to success and profitability in today’s challenging environment. An author of multiple bestsellers and much-in-demand conference speaker, Dr. Greenberg advises individuals and groups from New York to Dubai. Her research and writing partners include Warren Bennis, Noel Tichy and Marshall Goldsmith. Dr. Greenberg lives a happy, successful life circling the globe with offices in Philadelphia and Tucson.

Co-Host Ted Griffin

Ted Griffin, Jr. has been in the broadcast business for 24 years. From his start with Country music and Triple A baseball to many years working in the Contemporary Christian Music field. Ted enjoys helping people discover how music makes a difference. He was also a talk show host for four years on KGFT, a Salem Communications broadcasting Teaching & Talk station in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Ted has been married for over thirty years to his amazing and gifted wife, Colleen. They have three adult children. The two younger are serving in the military. His middle son has made Ted a grandfather of three beautiful grandsons.

Ted’s latest joy has been to produce the radio show, “Today’s Cross Country” with his good friend Marty Smith. He is also a part of Heaven’s Country because he believes this music speaks to people right where they are, from the heart to the heart.

Dr. Bruce Grossinger

Dr. Bruce Grossinger is a board-certified Neurologist and Pain Medicine doctor. He has an interest in Sports and Occupational medicine and diagnostic medicine of the brain and nervous system. He graduated Magna cum Laude from Lehigh University and completed medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his neurology residency at New York Medical College and was a fellow in Electrodiagnostic testing at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Grossinger is the founder and managing partner of a successful group medical practice in the Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Greater Wilmington, Delaware area. His practice is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Dr. Grossinger holds six board certifications, including Neurology, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Independent Medical Examiner.

Dr. Grossinger is the Director of the National Sports Concussion Program, which affords him regular contact with other professionals in the brain injury arena. As a neurologist Dr. Grossinger is acutely aware of the need of a national dialogue and action regarding sports concussion injuries.

Dr. Grossinger is married and has two children. He is a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and a national sports enthusiast. He was a budding ice hockey, tennis and golf player in school and has coached soccer, basketball and baseball.

Tessa Halverson

Tessa Halverson is a 13-year-old eighth grader who loves to learn anything and everything about what’s going on in the world. She loves to read, listen to music, and spend time with her friends. Although this may sound like any average teenage girl, she is anything but average. She and her family have moved a total of nine times in her life! This is most likely the reason for her curiosity of world cultures. In the future she wishes to become a world journalist and photographer. Her dream is to experience the Earth through her own eyes. This is just the start of the journey.

Erick Hamilton

Erick began his career in program management with the Boys and Girls Clubs in his native Atlanta. He managed and evaluated educational, cultural, physical fitness, and enrichment after school programs for approximately 100 children ages 6 to 15 from diverse backgrounds. He also directed summer program sites that provided students with fun, educational, and safe experiences. His time with the Boys and Girls Clubs enabled him to cultivate strong relationships with children and their families and contributes to his understanding of how effective support systems help families thrive.

In 2002, Erick transitioned to education as a way to have greater impact on the lives of young people. Initially he managed an in-school reading and math tutoring program at five middle schools in Atlanta Public Schools. Since then, he has taught social studies in public and charter high schools in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C., spending the last 5 years teaching in a rigorous high school International Baccalaureate program. As a teacher and eventually as a parent himself, Erick came to realize the confusion many parents face in trying to understand schools and make wise choices for their child’s education.

Erick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Trinity Washington University. He is married to a nonprofit executive and is the father of a daughter in elementary school.

Coach Carl Hargrave

Coach Carl Hargrave is a veteran coach of the National Football League, having coached 11years with the Minnesota Vikings and the AZ Cardinals. He has an extensive background at the college level logging 15 years at various major programs. Hargrave began his coaching career after being drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1976, as an Assistant Coach at Central High School in Waterloo, LA in 1979.

Hargrave started his stint in college football alongside his mentor, Dennis Green at Northwestern Univ. where he coached the offensive line, running backs, and tight ends. This loyal relationship spanned 16 years, on both college and professional levels. From 1994-2001, Hargrave coached running backs for the league's most feared offense, The Minnesota Vikings. The 1998 Vikings after going 15-1 set a league record, scoring 556 points on the season, a 35-points-per-game average. That record stood until 2008 when the New England Patriots scored 589. In 2004 Hargrave joined the Cards as an Offensive Consultant and TE coach.

After spending 1986 at the University of Pittsburgh as an offensive line coach, Coach Jack Pardee brought Hargrave on board at the University of Houston. In five years at Houston, Hargrave coached WR’s in the high powered “Run and Shoot Offense” engineered by the Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Andre Ware.

Coach Hayden Fry hired Hargrave to coach the tight ends in 1992 at the Univ of Iowa, bringing Coach Carl back to his hometown of Iowa City.

Dr. Dain Heer

Dr Dain Heer is an international speaker, author and facilitator of advanced Access Consciousness workshops worldwide. He invites and inspires people to more consciousness from total allowance, caring, humor and a phenomenal knowing.

Dr Heer started work as a Network Chiropractor back in 2000 in California, USA. He came across Access Consciousness at a point in his life when he was deeply unhappy and even planning suicide. Access changed all of that.

Today Dr Heer is the co-creator of Access Consciousness. He has a completely different approach to healing by teaching people to tap into and recognize their own abilities and knowing.

Dr Heer’s latest book, Being You, Changing the World, was published in June 2011. More information can be found at his website, at drdainheer.com.

Anthony Herron aka “Big Ant”

Sports fandom has been in Anthony Herron’s blood from very early on. He was born in Chicago into a family full of people that lived and died with the Bears and Bulls. They always rooted more strongly for the professional teams but that didn't stop them from keeping up thoroughly with the college game as well.
Upon accepting a football scholarship to the University of Iowa Anthony had big expectations for their success but they went unmet due in large part to a coaching change in his time on campus. He started the majority of his games there and was voted Team Captain and named All Big Ten as a senior in 2000. After starting in the Blue/Gray All-Star Game this led to an opportunity for him to play at the next level.
Anthony played in the NFL with the Lions, Packers, & Falcons before finishing his playing career in the Arena Football League. His career spanned 8 years and upon retirement he immediately began as the Asst Head Coach of the TN Valley Vipers of AF2. They won the Arena Cup Championship in 2008 and he then rushed off to be in the booth as an analyst with the Big Ten Network.
Anthony’s first extensive broadcast work came in Nashville where he did a variety of sports and entertainment television for Comcast and Fox. He’s also hosted sports talk radio shows for multiple stations. Anthony prides himself on his versatility so you shouldn’t be surprised to see him taking part in any number of adventures down the road.

Suzanne M. Hill

I am a licensed acupuncturist and healer with a private acupuncture practice in New York City for over twelve years. I studied energy work for about fifteen years before becoming an acupuncturist. My strength as a practitioner is finding the root of someone's illness or blockage, which may or may not coincide with where the symptoms are manifesting. Many patients come to me after going through the gamut of practitioners, both Western and Alternative, and I can usually get to the root of the problem pretty quickly. I can do this, not only because of my vast experience, but because I am an empath. I can put my hands on people's bodies and feel what is making them sick, which may be purely physical, but may also be emotional or spiritual. I can feel what thought forms and emotions are blocking the energy and making them sick. I treat a wide range of illnesses, from back pain, to TMJ, to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Patients travel to see me in New York for treatment from places as far away as Florida, Virginia, Maryland, California and Canada. I am a graduate of Brown University, a former investment banker on Wall Street, and former Dean of Post-Graduate Studies at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. I am also a mother of two young boys, which gives me a whole other level of experience with respect to childhood disorders and illnesses, as well as the experience of understanding the development of relationships.

Alana Hopka

Hi, I’m Alana. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I always enjoyed the performing arts and sports. I take part in my school's performing arts and have been playing softball, first base, for ten years. My other interests are editing videos, writing, singing, and working on classic cars and trucks. After high school, I plan to go to film school to become a director, where I can continue to enjoy my favorite consumption of fruit and tea. Co-hosting my show allows me to express the societal life of kids, while informing our audience of challenges and optimism kids face today.

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley, BSN, MS, MA, CNS, MFT, MIM, Ph.D. is a bereaved parent and has worked in family therapy for 22 years. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities. Dr. Gloria serves The Compassionate Friends in a number of roles, including Board Director and chairperson for TCF’s annual program for professionals. Dr. Heidi Horsley, BS, MS, MSW, Psy.D. is a bereaved sibling and adjunct professor at Columbia University’s school of Social Work where she teaches courses including grief, loss, and bereavement. She holds graduate degrees from Columbia University, Loyola, and University of San Francisco. She also conducts seminars & workshops at The Compassionate Friends annual bereavement conferences.

John Ingoldsby

John Ingoldsby is a veteran sports journalist who covers all sports for a variety of broadcast and print media, as well as an award-winning sports PR executive who has conducted successful campaigns for both athletes and organizations.
As a long-time NFL writer, John has had the unique distinction of covering two legendary NFL dynasties, the current New England Patriots and the “Steel Curtain Era” Pittsburgh Steelers. Before the NFL’s annual game in the United Kingdom, John wrote about the league’s international strategy for London-based Financial Times, based upon his exclusive interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Other media outlets John’s articles have appeared in are the Philadelphia Daily News, Boston Globe, Patriots Insider (in affiliation with SCOUT.COM and Fox Sports), and The Penn Stater, following a decade at newspapers, including the Worcester Telegram, Lowell Sun, Fairmont Times, Englewood Herald, and Altoona Mirror.
Recently, John has taught at the Boston University College of Communications, Harvard University Extension, and Salem State University. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Sports & Entertainment Section of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA), National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA), Great Fenway Park Writers Series, and Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. John is also a TV Sports Correspondent, and a leading military writer.

Brandy “B” Jackson

Brandy “B” Jackson has been with VoiceAmerica since 2006 and is the General Manager for the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. During Brandy's tenure with VoiceAmerica she has had the privilege to work with many hosts and enjoys taking a show concept, finding the right host and making that show available to our listening audience. She returns to our Internet airwaves as co-host with her long-time friend Kerry Douglas, whom she had teamed up with before. Her greatest joy and pride is being the mother to her 18 year old son Elijah. Brandy and Kerry are looking forward to reuniting on air to bring forth new talent and thought-provoking issues of today.

Molly Jackson

Molly Jackson lives in Long Beach, CA with her parents and a younger sister, Hannah. She loves to bike ride, read, travel and hang out with her parents. She loves talking with her friends, playing carnival and putting on skits. On her own, she reads, writes plays and sings. She absolutely loves singing!

Molly's favorite film is "The Sound of Music" because she is very interested in World War II and loves music. Her favorite actress is Jennifer Lawrence because "she plays many different roles so well." She also loves Julie Andrews because of her wonderful singing voice.

Molly's favorite foods are strawberries and white rice. When she grows up, she wants to become an inventor. Her greatest accomplishment is skipping the 5th grade.

As a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Molly is most excited for the experience of being a film critic and, in particular, meeting lots of cool people.

Alexis James

Alexis James: “Hey! I’m so happy I get to do Take Two with my best friend Ellie Sanders! Ellie and I are old friends and have known each other for a long time… not dinosaur old…but long (like since pre-school). I’m not super girly. I do get distracted easily. It’s hard for me to take tests and I become unfocused when I see bubbles. I want to live where it snows, not so much that I’d live in an igloo though. I love to try and make Ellie eat random foods. We have had so many good times together there are too many to count. I love having this great opportunity to be a host on the Voice America Kids Channel!”

Alexa Johnson

Alexa Jay lives in sunny south Florida and is a 17 year old senior in high school. On the brink of setting sail for college, Alexa is focusing on applying to different colleges (University of Florida is her number one, of course- Go Gators!) all while staying highly involved in her community and her school. Alexa's ambitious energy has not gone unnoticed, for she holds many active leadership positions within her school. She is actively involved in her Student government and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has attended many conventions all over the state to promote the student government body and plans to head to Alabama this year for a regional convention. She also was elected by her peers to represent her senior class as President. She presides over all class meetings, makes monetary decisions about her classes funding, and plans the utmost important event of anyone's high school career: prom! With her most positive intentions of getting into the University of Florida and majoring in telecommunications, she takes her academics very seriously and is always up for a challenge! Alexa is taking two advanced placement courses and two dual enrollment courses at a local college. As always, academics and involvement in school are always a first priority, but she never seems to forget to always have fun and enjoy the beauty of being a kid. Alexa has an unremitting commitment to succeed and hopes to encourage you to do the same and not be afraid to pursue your dreams.

Sydney “Steele” Justice

Sydney Justice AKA “Steele” signed with the Los Angeles Rams and was fortunate enough to experience SuperBowl XIV vs. The Pittsburgh, Steelers. He also played one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League and a couple of years with the Indianapolis Colts.

While in high school, Sydney had the opportunity to perform on the Animal House movie soundtrack songs, “Shout” and “Sham ma lama Ding Dong” that the character Otis Day portrayed.

After football Sydney worked with Artist such as Shalamar, and also sang on Bobby Brown’s hit song “Rock wit cha” achieving a Platinum record.

For the past 14 years Sydney has been the lead singer for the legendary vocal group “The Miracles” which was at one time “Smokey Robinson and the Miracles,” the group that started Motown Records.

Kathryn the Grape, with Matalyn

Kathryn the Grape is an engaging young girl who loves to wear purple! She enjoys playing sports, singing her own songs, dancing to upbeat music, and trying new things. Kathryn the Grape really likes to have fun and make new friends. She enjoys sharing about her life and all of the things she is learning through her books, music, and weekly radio show, Kathryn the Grape’s Magical Hour, hosted by her good friend, Matalyn. Come along and join the adventure. Kathryn the Grape and Matalyn want to be friends with you!

Matalyn Burgio is 14 years old and is in the ninth grade. Originally from New York, she moved to San Diego five years ago and lives with her mom and two dogs. While she loves living in California, Matalyn always looks forward to visiting her family on the east coast at least once a year. In her spare time she enjoys baking and hanging out with her friends. In the future she is interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts.

Maureen Kedes

Maureen Kedes is Founder and President of Vertex Communications, a Los Angeles public relations firm. Founded to promote individuals, companies, products and services in the health, fitness, beauty and medical arenas, Vertex expanded to an impressive array of clientele in entertainment, non-profit, technology, and environmental sectors. A graduate of the Ivy League's Columbia University, Ms. Kedes began her career as an actress and spokesmodel for a chance to see the world. Unfulfilled and wanting to use her education, she began working in PR in the mid 1990s. Since then, she has crafted some of the biggest media events of the past decade with celebrities and business VIPs from almost every arena. She has also worked in partnership with Clean Agency, Fortune Broadcasting and Power90 (beachbody.com). Some of her most noted campaigns include: Until There’s A Cure Foundation (the AIDS bracelet) dbSound (Bridges to Babylon Rolling Stones tour), The Power of Two by adidas (first fitness maternity line), Krav Maga (Israeli self defense), Airhead Parts (in conjunction with VW and Disney’s 50th Anniversary & the release of Herbie movie), Hard Rock Hotel (for DC Shoes skateboard ‘bomb drop’)…and the list goes on. Kedes is known for her direct and gutsy style and has found dignity in creating spin based on truths. Kedes thanks her sponsor, Cision. www.us.cision.com, the best communications media data source, and monitoring, distributing and evaluating service.

Rich Killian

In 1999 at age 25, U.S. Army veteran and Southern Illinois University graduate Rich Killian started his business career. Not finding work as a Civil Engineer, he started selling Real Estate during the week, worked in demolition as a laborer on weekends, and attended night school for his MBA at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

In 2000, he incorporated his first company, Prospect Equities® which is a nationally licensed real estate franchise system with a uniquely integrated full-service approach to both residential and commercial real estate brokerage. His concept has been coined, “The Freedom Concept of Real Estate” and Rich has been a successful entrepreneur since the inception of his first company. Rich has averaged an acquisition or formation of two companies per year and now controls over 20 companies and corporations. By 2003, Rich’s six companies formed Infinity Capital Holding Corporation (ICH) with Rich as Chairman.

In the 2008 recession, Rich offered his real estate and mortgage companies’ services to distressed home owners and renters at discounted fees, paid various mortgages and rents to help those in hardship while creating salaried jobs and opportunities for sales and management positions within his companies. In 2010, he founded The Hardship Home Foundation, a public charity which assists people in keeping their homes.

Today, Rich is Chairman of the Board for ICH and its 20-plus companies which produce over $1/2 billion in annual sales.

Brad King

Brad King is one of the most sought after authorities on nutrition, obesity, longevity and men’s health.

After losing both of his parents to cancer within a six month period fifteen years ago, he has since dedicated his life to encouraging people to take charge of their health. Brad believes “It’s not that you age… it is how you choose to age that matters.”

He is the author of 10 books including the international best seller, Fat Wars: 45 Days to Transform Your Body and the award winning Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in his Life Need to Know.

Brad has been referred to as one of the most influential health mentors of our time and in 2003 was inducted into the prestigious Canadian Sports Nutrition Hall of Fame.

Due to his depth of knowledge and sense of humor Brad has been featured on thousands of television and radio programs throughout North America and is excited to be hosting his own radio show again!

Kim Kircher

Kim Kircher is a professional ski patroller and author. She has logged over 600 hours of explosives control, earning not only her avalanche blaster's card, but also a heli-blaster endorsement, allowing her to fly over the slopes in a helicopter and drop bombs from the open cockpit, while uttering the fabulously thrilling words "bombs away" into the mic.

Her memoir, THE NEXT 15 MINUTES, takes the lessons she learned on the slopes as an EMT and applies them to her husband's battle with bile duct cancer and subsequent liver transplant. Her articles have appeared in Women's Adventure, The Ski Journal and Powder Online. She is currently at work on a book about risk and reward in action sports.

Her awards include the National Ski Patrol's Purple Merit Star for saving a life and the Green Merit Star for saving a life in arduous conditions. Her memoir received the book award from the North American Ski Journalists Association.

Audrey E. Kitagawa

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Audrey E. Kitagawa, is a cum laude graduate of the University of Southern California, and a graduate of Boston College Law School. She practiced law in Honolulu for twenty years. At the time of her retirement in 1996, Ms. Kitagawa had a Martindale-Hubbel AV rating, (i.e. highest rating for professional and ethical excellence in the legal profession). She is President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, a nondenominational, ecumenical, spiritual community with broad global outreach. She is the former Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations, and the former Vice President/Trustee of Council For A Parliament of The World’s Religions, one of the world’s largest conveners of communities of faith. She is currently a Founding Trustee of the New York City Peace Museum.

She has been enstooled into the royal family as the Nekoso Hemaa (i.e.Queen Mother of Development), of Ajiyamanti in Ghana, West Africa, and has a school named after her in her African name, the Nana Ode Anyankobea Junior Secondary School. She has published articles in World Affairs, The Journal of International Issues. She has authored chapters for three books, and has been listed in Who's Who of American Law, Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Prominent People of Hawaii.

Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI

Francie’s career as a licensed private investigator includes cases that have sparked media projects. Unsolved Mysteries portrayed one of her missing person cases. British author Val McDermid featured a capital case in A Suitable Job For A Woman. True crime writer Ann Rule chronicled a case involving a missing nightclub owner, In The Name Of Love. Francie drew on her investigative and retail experience to create the 3-part video, Loss Prevention - The Big Picture. International results included an invitation to Moscow, where she spoke to Russian nationals interested in privatization. Francie is the former president of the National Council Of Investigation & Security Services and of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). Awarded by both organizations for her work, she serves on their legislation committees and regularly testifies before the California State Legislature regarding bills concerning PI’s. She chairs CALI’s legislation committee and formerly chaired the same committee for the National Association of Legal Investigators. Francie has been recognized by her state regulatory agency for outstanding service to her profession. She holds memberships in the Council for International Investigators, World Association of Detectives and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. In addition, Francie works with the Innocence Project and is a Certified Conflict Mediator.

Kwamie Lassiter

Kwamie Lassiter has spent multiple years in the National Football League with the Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers and the St. Louis Rams. In 1998 he led the NFL with 8 interceptions. In 2001, Kwamie tied for first in the NFL with 9 interceptions but led all safeties. In the same year he was designated as NFC Pro Bowl Alternate, NFC Defensive Player Of The Month, and was named multiple NFC Defensive Player Of The Weeks. Also in 2001, Kwamie set an NFL- Record tying four (4) interceptions in a single game, 2001 (vs. SD Chargers). He was named Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year in 2002. Kwamie was a Pre-game, Half-time and Post-game Radio Analyst for the Arizona Cardinals in 2006 and 2007. He co-Hosted the Arizona Cardinals Big Red Rage Radio Show with Dave Pasche, on 1060 KDUS in Phoenix in 2002.He is the Founder of Lassiter TACKLE Foundation, Teaching All Children to Kickoff Leadership Through Education. He has studied Communications and Public Relations at The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Kwamie says “sports radio, live radio. I know who's listening. My passion for it pushes me to continue to research on all sports so that I bring you facts while also adding my opinions and or just random comments. With that dedication to prepare I know my listeners and call ins are well versed and inquisitive to what's going on.

Noah Lehman

Hey, I am Noah JP Lehman and I am 13 years old. I was born in Toronto Ontario and my parents would say I was an over dramatic, over sensitive boy. When I was five years old my mom got both my brother and I into acting. My brother Jonah and I both auditioned equally, but in the end, Jonah was the victor with two commercial jobs while I landed nothing. Our career ended when Jonah decided to be silly in the audition room, sending the casting director storming out, and my mom humiliated.

In my family currently I have two little bro’s Jonah and Isaac. My mom Christy is an event planner and my dad Jay is a Preacher. I would also have to mention the rest of my family, Lola, our little Shih-poo dog and Loki, my bear huntin’ toy poodle. If it weren’t for my mom and dad, my acting career would not exist and I owe a lot to what they have done for me in my career. (Mainly driving me the 90 minutes to Toronto and back)

I have a wide variety of interests Including fishing, sports, and history. It is a fact that I am an avid reader. I love debating on different issues, which isn’t a great thing when you are a teenager! I love video games, books, T.V and Media in general and I am willing to use my opinion, combined with reviews, and other peoples thoughts. I’m gonna sum it all up to help you choose the good stuff. The best part is the fact that I’m gonna do It all, with No Added Preservatives.

Anna Lepeley, , M.S., PhD (Cand.), CSCS, CISSN

Anna holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (specializing in Strength & Conditioning). Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in sports nutrition research. Anna is a certified Sports Nutritionist (with the ISSN) and a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (with the NSCA). Anna is a writer and consultant who loves to entertain and inform her audiences at public speaking seminars. When her nose is out of the books, Anna enjoys skateboarding and singing with her guitar!

Devida Lewis

Born and raised in Kane'ohe, Hawai'i, Devida Lewis has more than 15 years of business ownership and commercial real estate brokerage and development experience. She implements the aloha from the islands into her business approach which sets her apart from others in her field. She is insightful, committed and results-oriented. Devida started her career in bank operations management in 1989 at American Savings Bank in Hawai'i and transitioned into financial planning in 1994 with Fortis Benefits when she moved to Arizona. She joined CB Richard Ellis, Inc. (CBRE) in 1998, the world's largest provider of commercial real estate services. There she was involved in over 250 transactions worth more than $350 million including retail tenant representation, office leasing, sales and development, office condominium sales, development and leasing, and medical office sales and leasing. Devida's proven track record and business acumen has made her a trusted professional and well-respected among her peers. In 2004, she became a partner at FreeOffice, Arizona's then-largest provider of serviced office space with locations in three states. As Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Devida was responsible for increasing revenue and managing expenses through innovative sales and marketing techniques coupled with effective personnel and operations management. FreeOffice was successfully sold in 2007 to Regus Business Centres allowing Devida to lend her expertise as a diverse business strategist.

Keith Lewis

Keith Lewis was born and raised in Sacramento, California and has seen it all, from gangs, to successful people making it out the hood.

Keith graduated from Valley High School, then went on to earn a scholarship from the University of Oregon. He played football for the Ducks for four years earning All Pac 10 second team honors his sophmore and junior season. Then he went on to make First team All Pac 10 his senior year as a Safety and as a Special Teams player.

Keith’s journey after college continued as he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 6th round in 2004. His first year with the Niners he was named to the USA Today's All Joe Team, an award that goes to players that should have made the pro bowl that year. He played with San Francisco for six great seasons, and was voted Team Captain by the team two years in a row. Keith then went on to play for the Arizona Cardinals, and finally the Carolina Panthers in 2009.

Keith and his family have experienced both bad times and good times. His parents raised three sons and are still happily married, which is not common these days.

Rev. Jane Lewis, Ph.D

Rev. Don and Jane have led seminars on regional and national levels, including, but not limited to, topics in sexuality, counseling skills, spiritual issues in counseling, organizational management, executive leadership, and coaching in personal power.

For the last 12 plus years they have worked in the public mental health fields as upper level executives. We lead workshops on mental health issues, diagnosis and treatment, clinical staff development, and administrative leadership.

The trilogy, A Course in Power, will soon be finished. The Warrior’s Codex: Sayings from the Heart of a Warrior provides the basic teachings of becoming a Warrior. Sundays in the Dojo: The Making of a Warrior Priest tells in story form, the life of a young man overcoming PTSD and finding both power and peace. Both of these are available on Amazon and other outlets. The third in the trilogy, The 22nd Century Warrior: What to Do While Waiting for Peace to Come, is scheduled to be published in 2013 and is the explanatory text.

Randall Libero

Randall Libero is a pioneering Internet media producer, TV and radio show host, writer, journalist, and speaker in the media, entertainment, and technology industries. Randall's mission is to promote a new era of what he calls “Visionary Entertainment,” and is a consultant in Internet marketing communications advising on strategies of how to tell an “online story” using engaging and dynamic content. As Senior Executive Producer for the VoiceAmerica Network, he created and directed the pioneering 7th Wave online radio broadcast channel, which premiered in May 2006, and has grown to more than half a million listeners monthly. Randall has personally produced more than 10,000 hours of original radio and TV programming and web events with some of the world’s leading best-selling authors, motivational personalities, visionary thinkers, and business leaders and is the producer and host of “Spirit of Film: Conversations” www.spiritoffilm.net

Nancy Lin

Nancy Lin is an executive coach, a business consultant and the founder of Change Agent SF (www.changeagentsf.com) which helps leaders transform the way they look at their business and leadership. Nancy brings to her show a strong understanding of business, having worked in marketing for Yahoo, DHL, Johnson & Johnson and Pepsi. Her insightful probing approach and passion to unleash potential helped companies uncover hidden opportunities, topple conventional thinking and achieve high growth in US and international markets. Through the radio show, she continues to encourage innovative thinking and empowers the audience to overcome their business challenges.

Her diverse experience also includes international development work, training impoverished farmers in rural Tanzania and expanding professional midwifery education for young indigenous women in Mexico. She is a motivational speaker and has spoken at Google, Visa and HP. Some of her articles are available at bizreinvention.com and changeagentsf.wordpress.com.

Naomi Lippel

Naomi Lippel has worked for Overeaters Anonymous World Service Office in New Mexico since 1994. After earning her degree in Professional Writing and Business at the University of New Mexico, she began as an editor and designer at the WSO, and then managed the publishing division for many years before being promoted to Managing Director in 2004.

Mary Beth Lodge

Initially following the linear path with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Education, Mary Beth Lodge has been a lifelong student of health studies and mind body medicine. Her background in the traditional medical world led to a frustration with the compartmentalization of treatments and an exploration of Alternative Medicine Concepts. Now she combines the principles of Subtle Energies in Healing and the concepts of Neuroscience to design practical solutions for lifestyle changes and personal as well as professional development.

As a Certified Life Coach and Certified Clinical Hypnotist, Mary Beth uses the power of thought and imagination as well as the principles of learning to design programs to guide individuals and groups to their fullest potential. Viewing every experience as a classroom, she applies strategies for success to everyday life. She firmly believes in making the solution fit the person and uses this in the development of individual coaching programs for personal or professional goals.

Mary Beth is a member of the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the International Hypnosis Federation and is associated with the International Medical Dental Hypnosis Association. As an educator, Mary Beth received recognition in 2004 from the Addictions Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati with a Faculty Dedication Award. Her enthusiasm for the transformative results of learning is boundless!

James Loving

James Loving is a Former Professional American Football Player who played receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. After graduating from Alan B. Shepard High School in 1984, Loving had a stellar collegiate career playing 2 years at Santa Rosa Jr. College (84-86) in California then at the University of Wyoming (86-88). He was drafted in 1988 to the Canadian League (British Columbia team) before being asked to sign with the Eagles that same year. He played 2 years with the Eagles before ending his NFL playing career due to a major knee injury. In 1994 he and some of his fellow former NFL buddies put on a football camp in Wyoming called “The Double Bay Football Camp.” It was a huge success. He has dedicated his life to empowering the Inner City Youths by motivating them and giving them hope for a better future. Loving assures them that there are so many avenues that they can use to achieve their life goals. He does this by working hard to develop and implement programs such as football camps and other educational and social events designed to teach the fundamentals and build self confidence. Besides his camps and other Philanthropy work he also gives back by volunteering and donating money to “The Right Star Outreach Center” run by his mother in Robins, IL. Loving currently resides in Litchfield Park, Arizona where he has gone back to school for his masters in Communications.

Shari Lynn

Shari Lynn is an Ordained Spiritualist Minister since 1994, High Priestess, Certified Shamanic Shapeshifter since 2005, and since 2004 has been The Silver Branch and Esoteric Learning Center Proprietress. Shari Lynn is a forever student, Ethereal and Ecstatic Goddess sent here to inspire the Human Race and to Achieve Homo Luminosity.

What does it mean to be a responsible Lightworker? How do we practice our spirituality? Understanding your calling, what really inspires you to connect with the Divine Presence that is ever available to you? What does being Authentic entail?

Together we hold space for each other to make the longest human journey from the head to the heart. Those of us that are Asking to be aware and to be making changes in ourselves and our world for the good of all, are here to hold space and love those that are awakening in these incredibly intense and beautiful times as we become Homo Illuminous beings. Love is the key. Being Ecstatic is a reward!

In sharing experiences that have brought acknowledgement and rewards from Spirit, Higher Dimensional beings, our brothers and sisters and how these messages came to you inspire others to open and ask for themselves. When we give ourselves permission to have a healing take place, and allow the energetic influences inspire us to raise our own vibrational frequency we find the strength to reconcile and release aspects of ourselves that have held to addictions, negativity and fear.

Mark Macluskie

I'm Mark. I am a home schooled seventh grader living in Arizona. I enjoy playing drums, fooling around with my dog and hang out with my friends playing nerf war and zombie tag. I have a love of robotics, computers and all things tech. I have been passionate about robotics and engineering since I was eight years old, competing and winning awards in both First Lego League and Vex competitions. When I grow up I plan on working with the military building robotic weapons.

My other passion is speaking out about autism. I lost my diagnosis of autism when I was eight years old. I speak nationally about autism and I have been interviewed by Lifetime TV, ABC, and NBC news. I also successfully lobbied the Arizona Legislature for Steven’s Law, an autism insurance mandate, including testifying before the Senate Health Committee. I hope to demonstrate that children can rise above the diagnosis of autism.

I am excited to share my interest in robotics, engineering, science and technology with kids across America.

Tracy Makarenko, A. C. P.

Tracy Makarenko is a Holistic Healthcare Professional who lives in Okotoks, Canada with her husband and two daughters. Her journey began as a child and continues daily as she explores self-healing and guides others on their own personal journeys toward wholeness. Tracy believes that whole body wellness is an intimate and complex connection between spirit, mind and body. Her hands-on-healing experience has been supplemented with over twenty-two courses in Breathwork, Energy Healing, Reflexology, Psychosomatic work, CranioSacral and Visceral Manipulation and Brain Therapy. She has enhanced her intuitive abilities with Charles Virtue’s Angel and Mediumship workshops. Tracy shares her knowledge, experience and commitment to holistic healing though a variety of mediums. She owns Healing Possibilities, writes a weekly column for her local newspaper, runs workshops and offers Video Angel Card Readings, private, hands on treatment, and House Clearing with Crystal placement.

Lindsey Marie

Lindsey Marie is seven years old, and has a passion for reading. As a second grader, Lindsey often prefers a book to television and you would be hard pressed to find her out without a book in her bag. Lindsey is the youngest in her family. For the past year Lindsey has been learning the behind the scenes work at Voice America Kids and KidStar as a show producer under the mentorship of Channel Program Director Perry Damone. Lindsey would tell you that she has a passion for fashion and love for all she meets.

It is her hope that through her show, Bookworm, on Voice America Kids that she can help inspire other young readers to read more and watch television a little less. Look for her at live remotes for read along events. Who knows? Your child may be selected to read on air!

Ellis Martin

Ellis Martin, President and CEO Big Sky Productions, Inc, created The Opportunity Show in 1999 as a successful terrestrial radio resource for small and mid-cap public companies seeking to vastly expand their shareholder base as they in turn grow their companies. Now as The Ellis Martin Report, this investment oriented program airs throughout the United States. Prior to that he served as Senior Vice President for the Phoenix Media Group in Burbank, California, Station Manager for WHB-AM in Kansas City, Missouri, Instructor/Lecturer for the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, California and a variety of broadcasting positions across the US. Mr. Martin has been an entrepreneur with interests in media, entertainment and financial concerns since 1978.

Co-Host Bill Mattis

Emma McCawley

My name is Emma McCawley. I’m a junior at Corona Del Sol in Tempe, Arizona and EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) in Mesa, Arizona. I’m currently studying to become a Radio Broadcaster at EVIT. I’m just your average teenager. I was born and raised in Arizona. I have many heroes, some of them are celebrities and some are just average Joes that I love. When I was growing up, I will admit I was a tomboy and wanted to hang with the boys. During my freshman year of high school I changed from being a tomboy to becoming who I am, which is crazy and goofy one minute and serious and focused the next. When I have a dream I go for it, as people say I’m a head first kind of girl rather than feet first. You and I may have different viewpoints on how the world goes round. I’m a very open minded kind of girl. So share your viewpoints with me and show me things that I don’t even know.

Rasheryl McCreary

Rasheryl McCreary is a Leadership Coach and the President of TAO Leadership Development, Inc. a coaching firm specializing in Personal Branding and Leadership Presence for executives and entrepreneurs. As a Personal Brand Strategist and Leadership Presence expert, Rasheryl has coached over 1,000 executives from Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Known for her authenticity, engaging presence and masterful coaching, Rasheryl helps executives and entrepreneurs tap their unique values and strengths in order to increase their visibility, build stronger relationships and drive extraordinary business results. Rasheryl has coached leaders in the following organizations: American Express, Coca-Cola, General Electric, HBO, Booz Allen Hamilton, The Central Intelligence Agency and Harvard Business School, to name a few.

As a business expert, Rasheryl has been interviewed by National Public Radio, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland Magazine. In addition, she is the recipient of the prestigious Marshall Memorial Fellowship in 2005 and the Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement in 2001.

Rasheryl earned a Leadership Coaching Certification at Georgetown University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Case Western Reserve University and is a graduate of the Artist as Entrepreneur Institute.

Mary Meduna, Ph.D., RTC, CPC, ELI-MP

Mary and Margaret share more than 40 years of experience in the public school setting including classroom, building administration, central office, special education administration and parent leadership.

What is unique about their histories is that at every turn, they both took the road less traveled.

What is the road less traveled? On this road, the status quo is questioned, even challenged. On this road, colleagues are honored for their contribution to the team, not for their position on the organizational chart. On this road, the emphasis is on supporting others to grow in their roles, not on doing it for them.

And It HURT, man! Really bad!

With a belief in the value of access to public education for all, and with a belief that leaders with the knowledge, skill, and talent to create a supportive work and learning environment are already in the system, they set out to find a way to support these leaders. Through traditional administration programs and industry-leading coaching programs, they have prepared themselves to develop school leaders who lead with their spirit so that the collective spirit of public education becomes generative and innovative.

Max Mirkin

Max Mirkin is a student from Santa Monica, CA soon to be graduate from Lincoln Middle School. Max is an accomplished baseball player and a major sports enthusiast. He's been on the Kidstar/Voice America microphone before, broadcasting several hockey and baseball games as well as anchoring Kidstar's coverage of the Emmy Awards from the Nokia Center in downtown Los Angeles. Max counts MLB Network's Matt Vaskergian and The Mighty Duck's broadcaster Johnny Ahlers among his mentors and hopes to become a professional broadcaster.

Rob Moir

Rob Moir is director and founder of the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Moir, an educator and scientist, has been a leader of citizen science and efforts to clean up Salem Sound and Boston Harbor, as founder of Salem Sound Harbor Monitors & Salem Sound 2000, later president of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, and through his appointment by the Secretary of Interior to the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. He was formerly Curator of Natural History at the Peabody Essex Museum, Curator of Education at the New England Aquarium and Executive Director of the Discovery Museums in Acton, MA. Dr. Moir was awarded a Switzer Environmental Fellowship from the Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation, and the James Centorino Award for Distinguished Performance in Marine Education by the National Marine Educators Association, which he later served as president. He was Sea Education Association’s first assistant scientist to work consecutive voyages of the R.V. Westward in 1979 and 1980, an advancement officer for his alma mater, Hampshire College and serves today on the boards of his alma mater, Cambridge School of Weston, Ocean Champions, and the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters. Dr. Moir has a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies and a Masters of Science and Teaching from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH and certificate of studies from the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole.

Dr. Relly Nadler

Dr. Relly Nadler is a master level certified executive coach, corporate leadership & team trainer. He is the CEO True North Leadership, Inc. an Executive and Organizational Development firm. Dr. Nadler brings his expertise in Emotional Intelligence (EI) to all his keynotes, consulting, coaching and training. He has designed and delivered many executive boot camps for high achievers in Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Nadler’s Leaders’ Playbook provides 100’s of tools and strategies to develop star performers. As a leader in Emotional Intelligence, his executive coaching and executive boot camps brings hands-on tools and best practices for improving emotional intelligence and developing more top 10% performers in your organization.

Dr. Robert Newton

Dr. Robert Newton graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A. in Speech and English, concentrating on general semantics, syllogistic logic and linguistics. He graduated from American College of Law with a J.D. in Law. He is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and is a 3rd degree adept in both Kriya Kundalini Pranayam and The Ancient Hermetic Order of Asclepiads. He is certified in Theta Healing, Theta Consciousness Reprogramming and Healing, Sound Signature Healing Magnetic including magnetic Acupuncture, Laser Therapies and. Light Speed Learning. He was a Christian Science Healer for twenty years and has extensively studied and practiced Quodoshka teaching (Native American), Theosophy, Rosecrucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Science of Mind, Religious Science, Hermetic teachings, Kabbalah, The Keys of Enoch, Tai Chi Chuan, Tantric sexuality and Kriya Kundalini Yoga. He is the author of A Map to Healing and Your Essential Divinity Through Theta Consciousness, Pathways to God: Experiencing the Living God in Your Everyday Life and The Hidden Codes of God. Dr. Newton is presently completing his fourth book. He has completed a Sanskrit mantra CD that will be released soon, and has written articles for Consciousazine Magazine. He has lectured numerous times at the Conscious Life Expo, Knowphest Festival, The Science and Non Duality Conference and The Psi Symposium. Dr. Newton teaches many classes including Theta Healing and Spiritual Sexuality.

Patrick Nguyen

Patrick is from Westminster, CA where he enjoys watching movies with his family, traveling, eating new foods and partying with his extended family who get together and sing karaoke and play board games. Patrick's favorite foods are tempura sushi, BBQ chicken pizza and tomato pasta. He loves shopping, going to the theater, go-carting and miniature golf.

One of Patrick's favorite movies is Hairspray because there are so many known stars, great singing and history. "I enjoy the combination of Zac Efron, Queen Latifah and James Masden. They all have unique voices and the finale song is incredible." One of his favorite actors is Johnny Depp because of his versatility. "From Willy Wonka to Captain Jack Sparrow, all of his characters are well thought out and full of personality." Hugh Jackson is another favorite because of his proficiency in singing, dancing and acting.

Patrick aspires to be an actor when he grows up although he realizes there are not a lot of Asian-American actors in this industry. His backup plan is to become a radiologist.

One of Patrick's greatest achievements is to have been on Nickelodeon for a commercial called, "The Big Help." "When I was on set, I met so many friends with the same interests. We had a blast and it made me want to work my way up in the industry." Patrick enjoys the funny relationship between Billy and Kit on Access Hollywood. They are full of energy, have great chemistry and interview some of his favorite stars.

What Patrick is looking forward to most as a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic is learning to become a successful host by learning how to speak on camera, what questions to ask and how to position yourself. He's also excited to watch new movies and write his own reviews and to interview stars.

Julianna Noone

Twelve-year-old Julianna Noone lives in Warwick, New York with her parents and seven-year-old brother named Nicholas. On the weekends they enjoy reading books, going to the movies, playing basketball and going to the lake. Julianna enjoys jumping on her trampoline, cheerleading and texting or talking on her cell phone with her friends who call her Jules. Her favorite movie is “The Chronicles of Narnia,” because she enjoys watching the adventures. Julianna’s favorite actor is Lucy Hale from “Pretty Little Liars.” When she grows up Julianna wants to be a professional basketball player or a veterinarian. Her greatest accomplishment is hitting the buzzer winning shot during one of her CYO basketball games. Julianna is most looking forward to previewing movies before they are released, being on the red carpet and getting the opportunity to interview the actors and actresses.

Kevin O'Neill

Kevin O’Neill is a partner at Patton Boggs LLP in Washington D.C., the nation’s leading public policy law firm. Patton Boggs began as an international law firm concentrating in global business and trade but has evolved to become a full-service firm with a national presence in every major area of legal representation. In his professional experience, Kevin helps implement federal government relations plans to influence public policy and achieve a client’s strategic business objectives. Kevin’s clients include some of the nation’s most prestigious corporations, associations, colleges and universities, healthcare entities, local governments and transportation authorities. In 2004, he was one of the youngest major fundraisers for the Bush-Cheney reelection campaign. Kevin co-founded and currently serves as President of a bipartisan federal political action committee (PAC). In 2007, Kevin was a candidate for the Republican nomination in a special election in Virginia’s First Congressional District. Kevin has a dual degree in broadcast journalism and history from Syracuse University. Kevin has a law degree from the College of William & Mary, where he was an editor of the law review and is currently the President-Elect of the Law School’s Alumni Association. Kevin is married and lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife and two children.

Big Hodge and Odie

James Hodgins was born in San Jose California. He attended Oak Grove High school (San Jose, Ca.), where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. James went on to play college football at San Jose State University for John Ralston. James played Fullback, Halfback, Tight end, and Defensive End, leading his team in touchdowns and sacks his senior year. James signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 1999. In his four years with the Rams James played in 9 playoff games and 2 Super Bowls. In 2003 James signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an unrestricted free agent. He played four seasons for the Cards. In 2006 James played his final season with the New York Jets, helping the Team to its first playoff. James has 3 children. Omarr Smith enters his ninth arena league season and eighth with San Jose. He begins the year tied for 2nd on the team's all-time interceptions list with 24. His 32 career INTs are good for a 16th place tie on the AFL's chart. Omarr won his 4th Arena Bowl championship last season and was game's Defensive MVP. He is a member of three straight Arena Bowl title teams from 2002-04. Omarr established team records for total tackles and solo tackles last season. He has 8 career INT return TDs and a team record 7 with San Jose. He was a first-team All-AFL pick in 2004 and a second-team selection in 2003. He is an all-purpose player who played corner, wide receiver and returned kicks during his college days at San Jose State.

Odette Olivares

My name is Odette Olivares and I live in Anthem, Arizona. I am in high school and I am looking forward to a great year. I live with my parents and older sister, along with two cute dogs named Molly and Princess. I like to watch sports such as basketball, football and soccer. I love to swim and would like to be a part of a swimming team and try out for cheer in high school. In my spare time, I love working out, cooking, photography, modeling and being with my friends. My friends are like family! We love to hang out and go shopping and have sleepovers. My talents are singing, dancing and drawing. When I grow up I want to be a professional singer like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Christina Perri or Adele. Many of my interests besides singing and cheer include modeling, being a great cook and traveling the world learning about history and culture. I like to listen to different types of music such as rock, hip hop, rap, pop, and more. My goal for this year is to have good grades, get involved with new and fun activities, work on my voice, possibly write a song and meet new friends. I am looking forward to traveling and visiting different fun locations and educating kids about the great places they can visit! I would love to go Spain, Paris, Germany, Rome, China, and Japan as well as other states in the U.S. I hope to fulfill my goals and live up to my highest limits.

Gerry Orz

Gerry Orz comes from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and has one older sibling, Dennis. He enjoys watching movies and football, cooking and traveling with his family, playing video games and is an avid filmmaker who writes and makes movies with his friends.

Gerry's favorite film is "Jack and Jill." His favorite actors are Ellen DeGeneres and Adam Sandler. Ellen because she is amazing, funny, smart and so kind. She inspired Gerry to believe in himself and try to make a difference in the world. As a result, he has produced a number of educational movies and created a non-profit organization called Kids Resource. Adam Sandler is his other favorite actor because "he is amazing actor and comedian, always stays true to himself."

Gerry is a huge fan of directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and he aspires to become a film director, producer and writer. "I want to make movies that will have a positive impact to today's youth and will inspire them to follow my footsteps to a better tomorrow." He is already off to a great start, having produced several films including a short, "Day of Silence," that inspired a new bill in CA to proclaim 12/12/12 Bullying Prevention Day. Gerry received many emails thanking him for making that film. "We heard stories where parents believed that my movie saved their child's life." On 12/12/12 at 12 p.m., Gerry had followers in six states and four countries joining in a moment of silence. "I plan to expand in 2013 and get more people on board to honor 12/12 and work towards creating a world a better place."

As a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Gerry looks forward to learning more about movies and film making and improve his own movies so they can be included in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival."

Dream Quest Challenge Host Josie Passantino

Teen Sensation, Josie Passantino, host for the Dream Quest Challenge this first season, started her two time award nominated internet radio career at the age of 14 years old. A "Bag of Goodies Production", Josie's production company, was created for her radio show titled, "The Josie Show" which has been on the air since October 2009.

Josie has conducted over 320 interviews to date from Platinum Recording Artists, Grammy Legends, Disney Stars, A-Title Recording Artists, Composers, Writers, Movie Stars, to Lottery Winners and upcoming Independent Artists. So bringing you undiscovered artists through a music contest like Dream Quest Challenge is nothing new for this amazing young talent. Josie has a wide appeal and a huge audience from around the world, USA, Canada, Poland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Ireland, Australia, UK, India, and Norway, just to name a few.

Josie was quickly recognized for her amazing personality and interviewing style, not only by her listeners but also by The Southern Star Network. Offered a position on their network as a guest host, Josie quickly loved her job as a guest host and millions of listeners fell in love with her. Consequently, the Southern Star created her own show for Josie and she became a permanent host of "Josie's Hard Country", a worldwide internet radio show heard every Sunday where Josie plays chart topping country billboard hits, music videos, and featured interviews."

Michael Pipich, LMFT

Michael Pipich is a licensed therapist who delves into the lives of people and families, creating new insights into their problems for clearer solutions. For years, Michael has helped individuals, couples, families and businesses resolve psychological and life challenges. He is a lecturer and guest speaker, and has provided expert courtroom testimony in many different legal cases. Not afraid of controversial issues, Michael is an energetic and interactive professional who reaches into the unconscious mind and the powerful stories of loss and healing in all of us.

Bob Pritchard

Bob Pritchard has over 30 years’ experience as a straight talking business and marketing troubleshooter and consultant with many of the world’s leading companies on 5 continents. Bob is the recipient of the highly coveted International Marketer of the Year Award, a distinction he shares with some of the world’s top business leaders.

Bob's newest book, Kick Ass Business and Marketing Secrets. How To Blitz Your Competition, the 100,000 word business bible, was released globally by Wiley and Sons, the world's largest business book publisher, in August 2011.

Bob has been a Business speaker and trainer at over 1,500 conferences, including 91 Fortune 500 companies. He has presented to major corporations in 53 countries. Bob was also Joint winner of a Clio award and joint winner of 4 Silver Telly awards for work with Citibank.

Bob was a television and live performer for 15 years, appearing in some 400 television shows as a singer and actor with several recordings including one top 10 hit. He is the Author of 5 internationally best-selling books, including ‘Complex Marketing Made Simple,’ with sales exceeding 100,000 copies. Bob has a wide knowledge of business, has business interests around the world and understands global business and opportunities.

Angel Ramirez

Angel Ramirez is 11 years old, was born in California, and has two sisters and one brother. Her favorite colors are red, black, and purple, and her favorite holiday is Christmas. She loves all books but murder mysteries are her absolute favorite. Her favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean because she loves pirates for their care-free personality and unique style. Her interests are singing, dancing, acting and modeling. Her favorite activities are swimming, walking, playing video games, running track, jujitsu and hanging out with friends and family. She has a great sense of humor, and enjoys joking around and playing pranks.

Angel is in The Gifted Program in school, an Honor Roll student, on the Dean’s List and she has received numerous Character Count awards. She has also performed in school choir and talent shows.

Angel has also performed in the musicals Newsies and Grease. She has sung songs from Glee and The Black Eyed Peas at the Arizona State Fair. She auditioned and was accepted into The Elite Performers which performs throughout Arizona. She has modeled professionally twice, and enjoys classes in Monologue, Auditioning, Improvisation, Staging, Singing, Dancing, and Acting.

Patricia Raskin

Patricia Raskin, president and founder of Raskin Resources, is an award winning media producer/host, media coach, speaker and author who interviews nationally acclaimed experts and authors in the areas of self-help, personal growth and inspiration. As a pioneer in the earliest days of cable television, Patricia created “Patricia Raskin Positive People” talk shows. Since then she has gone on to produce and host television talk shows and documentaries that have aired on Fox and PBS affiliates. She moved to radio in 1997 where her "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" show had an eleven year run on WTKF- 107.3FM in Eastern North Carolina. She recently expanded her audience and her programs are currently broadcast on NewsTalk 630 WPRO and WPRV AM790, the Citadel affiliates in Rhode Island. Patricia's weekly call-in "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" radio show on the VoiceAmerica™ Network is in it's eighth year. Patricia is the author of Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living and Success, Your Dream and You.

Kim Reed

Paul’s co-host is Kim Reed, a corporatepreneur who has worked in management for some of the largest corporations in the world. Kim is now a successful entrepreneur and has trained world-class CEOs, athletes, and business leaders to improve their presentation skills through her trademark “Y.E.S.” (You, Empower, Self) approach to achieving success. She is recognized as an industry expert on personal and professional development and empowerment. Her winning strategies have been used by some of the largest companies in the world, including PwC, Campbell Soup Company, Merrill Lynch and Deloitte.

Dr. Robert Rey, with Co-Host Natalie Day

This program moves to VoiceAmerica Variety at 2 PM Pacific starting Sep 22

Dr. Robert Rey specializes in MINIMAL SCAR Plastic Surgery. By treating a large number of film, television and fashion industry patients, Dr. Rey is keenly aware of the importance of minimal or no scars and is highly dedicated to a natural look. Dr. Rey completed a plastic surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. The focus of this fellowship was primarily in the areas of breast and cosmetic surgery. He is also fully trained as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Dr. Rey starred in the top rated, worldwide hit series, Dr. 90210, on the E! Channel. He has also served as a special medical correspondent for CBS, Entertainment Tonight, and The Insider for 5 years. He has served as a medical reporter on Telemundo for two years. He has made guest appearances on numerous shows, such as: NBC’s Jay Leno, ABC’s The View, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, and Today Show.

Dr. Rey has practiced the martial arts for 35 years and has training in Copoeira, Jiu Jitsu, Greco Roman Wrestling, and Jaet Kune Do. He holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. He exercises daily and rests on Sunday. His diet is a modified Paleo diet. Besides fruits, vegetables and lean meats he also adds yams, sweet potatoes, brown rice, oats and other legumes in moderation because of their muscle building and cardiovascular protective properties. He lives in Beverly Hills with his wife, Hayley, and his two children Sydney and Robby.

Forbes Riley

2010 National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee Forbes Riley is an award-winning TV host, author, spokesperson, motivational keynote speaker, and life coach to celebrities and CEOs.

Forbes has gained international celebrity due to her globally broadcasted infomercials for the Jack Lalanne Juicer and the Living Well Healthmaster Blender, both of which have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars. She was highlighted by Forbes Magazine as a megabrand CEO for her SpinGym alongside Silly Bandz, Skullcandy and Carol's Daughter. E! produced a TV special profiling each of these hot new products and their talented creators, Got Rich Quick: Outrageous Fortunes.

Forbes, crowned "America's Fitness Innovator," is passionate about finding unique ways for people to get and stay healthy through food and exercise. She's known worldwide for starring in the feature film about raw food, Supercharge Me! Forbes has been featured numerous times on Fox, The Doctors and countless morning talk shows across the country. A regular presence on QVC for almost 15 years, and now on HSN for the past 6 years, Forbes is known for selling her own line of branded lifestyle products including SpinGym. Her ebullient personality, charm and sincerity have contributed to her becoming known as "the Julia Roberts of infomercials."

Canela Roey

Canela Roey lives in Los Angeles, CA with her parents and a younger sister. She likes enjoys singing, dancing and gymnastics as well as playing games and talking with her family.

Canela's favorite movie is "Life of Pi" because "it's sad, scary and happy and very realistic." Her favorite actor is Selena Gomez because she's so funny. When Canela goes out to eat, you will find her at the sushi bar.

Canela aspires to become either a gymnast or an actor when she grows up and is proud of her name. Both she and her sister have unique names, which can be a challenge, but they both enjoy theirs.

The thing she looks forward to most as a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic is seeing what happens behind the scenes and learning what really goes on there.

Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds

Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds have made millions of dollars by identifying the highest yielding investments in business and real estate. Frank was the largest private owner of billboards in Dallas/Ft. Worth, and is the 20th largest owner of mobile home parks in the U.S. Dave is also the 20th largest owner of mobile home parks in the U.S., as well as the founder and owner of some of the top performing niche websites in America.

Both Frank and Dave live in small towns, and their separation from mainstream America has given them the freedom to seek out and speak out on the trends that create opportunity in a new, troubled economy. They don’t sugarcoat or gloss over the facts – they just tell it like it is - the good the bad and the ugly. They also talk about more than just business and real estate. They tell about high yielding ways to get a top quality of life in a difficult American environment, using a shoestring budget and thinking outside the box.

No topic is off limits as they explore the highest yielding methods to invest your time and money to have a great quality of life for you and your family. They also expose and criticize the methods that are no longer yielding results in today’s economy and that need re-tooling. America may be in a depression, but you don’t have to be!

Dr. Adam Rubinstein

Dr. Adam Rubinstein is a highly respected and recognized board certified plastic surgeon providing top notch care to patients from South Florida, across the United States, and many countries throughout the world.

Dr. Rubinstein is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has trained with the world's eminent surgeons at the forefront of developing techniques for plastic surgery. He has served as Chief of Plastic Surgery for Jackson North Medical Center. Dr. Rubinstein is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NOVA Southeastern University, and clinical faculty for the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program in Florida.

He has been newly appointed to the teaching faculty of the Florida International University (FIU) College of Medicine Department of Surgery. He is the exclusive plastic surgeon for the Pritikin Longevity Center. Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial board of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds memberships in many prestigious medical societies and associations, which include The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons. He is the current vice president of The Ralph Millard Jr., M.D. Medical Society & Education Foundation.

Jenn Sabin

I am the Founder and Managing Partner of The Growth Management Group LLC. For more than 20 years, I have been an industry leader providing premium consulting and coaching services in 39 countries.

I started out as the youngest woman to own a seat on the American Stock Exchange and expanded my firm well beyond Wall Street and the Capital Markets into an International Coaching and Consulting Boutique.

Deeply committed to the success of all my clients, I am a powerhouse at combining the philosophy and principles of coaching with the pragmatism and experience of business. Recognized by NAWBO as “Tale of Triumph”, I am an award-winning business creative, international speaker, published author, ICF Certified Coach, Adjunct Faculty at Coach U and co-starred in the Indie film ‘Keeper of the Keys.’ Over the years, I have been honored as recipient of numerous awards, including the NY Mayor’s Volunteer Services Award for my work after the 9/11 tragedy and was invited to the 21st Century Summit in Washington DC, where I and other business leaders met with the President discussing issues impacting women entrepreneurs. I sat on the Congressional organized Market 2000 Committee, Girls Inc. Advisory Board and designed the GMG International Program Series “Daring to Grow.”

A graduate of University of Pennsylvania, I did my postgraduate work in Global Business Cultures at NYU John W. Draper Program. Globetrotter, foodie, SUP and triathlete, I am moving forward.

Ellie Sanders

Ellie Sanders: “Hey! I’m so excited to be on Take Two with Alexis James! Alexis and I have known each other since we were itty bitty things. One thing all my friends know about me is that I’m super girly and I love anything that glitters! I’m blonde and people often say that’s the reason I get distracted by sparkles so easily. Another thing my friends know about me is that I hate the heat…maybe I shouldn’t live in Phoenix! Alexis often makes me eat stuff I don’t like. So, you could say we’re pretty crazy sometimes. When we’re together, all we do is have a good time and make memories that will last a lifetime!”

Lou Scatigna

Louis G. Scatigna, CFP, is a financial expert who excels at clearly explaining complex fiscal matters. Since 1983 he has been a financial advisor and a licensed investment broker and since 1987 a tax accountant. Lou founded AFM Investments, Inc., a full service financial planning, tax preparation and investment firm in Howell, New Jersey, where he serves as the President and CEO.

For over 14 years, Lou has hosted the top rated radio program, The Financial Physician, in which he answers your questions on financial concerns. Lou gives his audience straightforward tough love and stresses the importance of financial responsibility and financial literacy. His unorthodox approach has made him a maverick who does not hesitate to question and challenge both trendy and traditionally accepted financial-industry views. He warned of the 2008 financial crisis more than two years before it happened.

Lou’s advice is built on rock-solid research and information and based on well-reasoned approaches that have consistently passed the test of time. A dynamic and popular speaker, Lou has been quoted in numerous newspapers including USA Today, as well as radio and television. Recently, he completed the pilot for a reality-television program called Operation Rescue that he hosts each week.

A native of Howell, NJ, Lou is a graduate of Rutgers University. He is married to Susan, his high-school sweetheart, and they have two children, Matthew and Michelle.

Jill Schiefelbein

Jill Schiefelbein is an accomplished speaker, author, professor and business owner. She's the owner of Impromptu Guru, a communication consulting company that was named Gilbert, Arizona's 2012 "Rookie of the Year" less than a year after its inception. She works with professional athletes, politicians, business executives and groups to improve their communication and messaging strategies. Impromptu Guru helps clients gain confidence in their communication behaviors, and prepares its clients to speak well, any time, every time.

A co-author of Business and Professional Communication in the Global Workplace, Schiefelbein is artfully skilled in both the theory and practice of business communication. For the past nine years, she has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Communication and Online Education at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She makes the theoretical tangible in ways that help organizations increase their productivity and profitability.

Prior to launching Impromptu Guru, Schiefelbein created the Office of Online Programs at ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and today she serves as an expert consultant in online education and training to universities and corporate organizations across the country. She created a 52-video series called "60 Second Guru" that provides communication and speaking tips in a series of one-minute videos. She currently has two professional communication books in the works.

Dr. Joseph Schuldenrein

Joseph Schuldenrein is president and senior scientist of Geoarcheology Research Associates (GRA) in Yonkers, New York. He has been a Visiting Scholar at New York University since 1996. His professional expertise is in geoarchaeology, a sub-discipline that introduces earth science techniques to traditional archaeological excavation. Joe has worked extensively across North America and the Old World. He received his doctorate in 1983 at the University of Chicago. Recent research in North America has concentrated on the urban archaeology of New York City and Native American landscapes of the Atlantic Coast. Joe’s projects in South Asia have ranged from Human Origins investigations to the beginnings of civilization of the Indus Valley. During the Iraq war Dr. Schuldenrein’s team helped direct a forensic archaeological mission in support of the Saddam Hussein prosecution. His newest venture is an assessment of Cultural Heritage Sites in war-torn Afghanistan (2011). Dr. Schuldenrein publishes widely in numerous archaeological and geological journals. He is a reviewer for American Antiquity, Geoarchaeology, and Quaternary Science Reviews. He has acted as Principal Investigator or Consulting Scientist for grants awarded by the National Science Foundation, Wenner-Gren, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Aegean Prehistory. Dr. Schuldenrein has been interviewed for PBS, as well as national and regional TV and radio outlets over the past 30 years.

Freddie Scott

After a standout college career as a receiver at Penn State setting a school record for most catches in a game (13), and dawning the cover of Sports Illustrated, Freddie has a history as a player in the National Football League (Falcons '96 - '97, Colts '98, Lions '99), a teacher, a public speaker and author. He is the founder and president of Unlock the Champion, an organization determined to empower men with tools to love and lead their families, as well as equip youth with fundamental life skills essential for character development to be successful in life and at home.

Today, Freddie travels across the country speaking on such issues as family, character development, leadership, and personal growth. To date, Freddie has spoken to thousands, helping to empower people to not be imprisoned by the pain of their past. He is a devoted husband and father of five children, a National Spokesman for Tony Dungy's organization, All Pro Dad, and serves as an Assistant Pastor at Word of Faith Christian Center in Nashville.

Mary Shomon

Mary Shomon is a patient advocate, author, communications consultant, health coach and mother who has transformed her own struggle with thyroid disease -- which began with her Hashimoto's diagnosis in 1995 -- into an advocacy/ education effort on behalf of fellow patients with chronic health issues such as thyroid disease, autoimmunity, obesity, and hormone imbalances.

Since 1997 Mary served as Guide for the award-winning About.com Thyroid site.

Mary's desire to cut through medical jargon and deliver understandable information resulted in her first health book, "Living Well With Hypothyroidism," a bestseller first published in 2000 by HarperCollins, and now in a second edition (30 plus) printings. Mary is also author of the 2004 New York Times best-seller "The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss" which was updated and reissued in 2012 as the "Thyroid Diet Revolution."

Mary is also author of "Menopause Thyroid Solution," "Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism", "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease", the "Thyroid Guide to Hair Loss" and other books.

Mary has been featured in hundreds of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and web interviews.

Regina Sisco

I have worked to support, guide, and advise people my whole adult life. With 25 years of experience in the business world in the field of Human Resources, I have helped people to achieve greater clarity in their careers. Now, in my ten years in the holistic healing world as a spiritual life coach and alternative healer, I have helped hundreds of people to release old beliefs and patterns of behavior that have kept them blocked from creating the lives that they deserve and desire. I have been on my own path of personal and spiritual growth for 20 years, which includes a wide variety of studies in metaphysics and meditation. These vast experiences make me an expert in personal and spiritual growth.

My strengths, which have served me well in both the corporate world and the holistic healing world, are being present and listening fully to my clients. I am able to create a safe, non-judgmental space, which allows for open, sincere dialogue. These traits will serve me equally as well as your Host.

I will also share my personal stories of fear, hardship and loss so that you can connect to me in a personal way; that is my gift. I have felt and have experienced what people just like you feel. I can share by example what has worked for me and what hasn’t. This is my purpose and my commitment to share with you now through—Shining Bright with Regina Sisco.

Leah Brenda Smith

I have always held the vision of a peaceful world inhabited by a loving population. My pursuit of consciousness began in 1972 at the Institute of Applied Metaphysics. Since then I have studied, practiced, and taught many conventional and nonconventional approaches to religion, philosophy, meditation, movement, writing, music, art, and energy-based healing modalities.

I am a Certified Reiki Master, and founder of both The Divine Lineage of Reiki, and Bone Medicine. I have experience treating many chronic conditions, working with individuals recovering from abuse and addictions, and providing palliative care and bereavement support.

I am also certified in Snoezelen, Craniosacral Therapy, NLP, hypnosis, and channeling. I received the Who’s Who Outstanding Health & Wellness VIP of the year for 2011-2012.

I have provided therapeutic and life skills services to people with developmental disabilities, as well as sign language interpreting for the deaf, and opportunities for people with disabilities to learn about, practice and celebrate Jewish life.

I continue to serve humanity as an international teacher, lecturer, practitioner, and coach – in person, via Skype or by phone.

What her clients are saying: “Leah provides practical information that is easy to apply.” “Leah’s 15 minute treatment gave me the same benefit as the best one hour treatment of any kind.” “Leah’s classes are a delightful expression of spirit.” The bottom line is, fabulous!

Sweigh Emily Spilkin, MA, MFA, CHT

Sweigh Emily Spilkin, MA, MFA, CHT, is a somatic psychotherapist, teacher, and soon to be-"doctor" (working on that PhD!) of Psychology and soul-centered growth. She helps individuals use their life challenges as gateways to realizing their souls’ potential. Sweigh has a thriving psychotherapy and coaching practice where she combines cutting-edge somatic techniques with grounded, spiritual wisdom to help people reframe their challenges, reclaim their power, and fully embody their souls.

Sweigh’s background includes two Masters degrees, a three-year Somatic Experiencing™ trauma resolution training, a five-year embodied energy work training, and extensive education in nature-based soul work.

Her greatest teacher, however, was her own bout with a chronic illness that left her nearly housebound for four years. After much patience, surrender, grieving, soul-work, nervous system healing, will, and grace, Sweigh emerged from the “underworld” of her illness with her soul intact. She now serves as a guide and a source of inspiration for others on the path. Sweigh can be found on the web at www.ThresholdstoAwakening.com and www.EmbodyYourSoul.com.

Kimber Stonehouse

Kimber Stonehouse is the Director of Operations at Sportsman’s Fine Wine and Spirits, Arizona’s privately owned, premiere wine and spirits shop. Kimber loves the nuances of food and wine pairings, and has a fondness for Single Malt Scotch and well-aged Rum, in addition to other tasty beverages. Kimber believes that Champagne, and bubbles in general, go with all foods and should not be limited to celebrations or special occasions. Kimber is a Certified Specialist of Wine, an expert on crafting cocktails, and has written several industry articles, including “How to Host a Beer Tasting” and “What’s so Special about Bubbles and Champagne.” Kimber was selected by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation to Australia to explore their wine regions. In her current role at Sportsman’s, Kimber continually attends wine and spirits classes and tastings and is responsible for the food menu and wine list changes. These changes require staying current on new wines, balancing flavor profiles with price, quality and interest, and matching the food menu. Each week, Kimber will highlight wonderful wines, champagnes and cocktails, and will focus on the right food pairings to make every meal a delight.

Pat Summerall

George Allen "Pat" Summerall (born May 10, 1930 in Lake City, Florida and passed away April 16, 2013) was an American football player and well-known television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, FOX, and, briefly, ESPN. Summerall was best known for his work with John Madden on CBS and FOX's NFL telecasts, and in 1999 he was inducted into the American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. Summerall also spent 10 years as a professional football player in the National Football League.

Sam Sword

Sam Sword played for the University of Michigan from 1994 to 1999 winning championships under the prestigious Lloyd Carr. To this day he is still recognized as the 3rd highest leader in career tackles at Michigan with 265 tackles. While at U.M., he would befriend future Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and be nominated All Big 10 and receive All American recognition. He played for the Indianapolis Colts with Peyton Manning and also with the Oakland Raiders. He’s seen the game from training camps, locker rooms, and ten yard lines. Coaching at the high school and college football level, Sam knows the X’s and O’s of the game like the back of his hand. He looks at the game “like a chess board.” With family and friends in other fields of sports and his own past adventures on the gridiron, Sword will entertain you alongside Darryl with interesting facts and standpoints that only a past player could know.

Tammeron

Tammeron is a recognized global authority in sexual health and wellness. She has been the radio personality of her own weekly show “Learn, Grow and Live on 88.1 FM in Erin, Ontario, Canada for the year 2011. She is the founder of Tammeron's Place (formerly known as Tammeron Centres for Well Being) which provides intimacy events and serves people delicious freshly-prepared organic aphrodisiac food and drinks. Tammeron Centres for Well Being won a prestigious award in 2011 as “Best New Tourism Business” in the Hills of the Headwaters Region. More importantly, she has been working with clients all around the world, to help them “figure out” INTIMATELY what is creating their unfulfilling SEX life. Now, she has designed an interactive live call in show to teach clients simple yet profound tools and resources to enhance their sex lives by adding more fun, intimacy and pleasure.

Tammeron knows how challenging and overwhelming life can be. She has been suicidal, bankrupt, divorced, depressed and has rebounded from abusive relationships. She has been criticized and ridiculed for following her dreams as an entrepreneur. Plus, she has experienced a broken thyroid. But nothing has stopped her from creating the life she loves, and now that is her mission for you. To share her life experiences, her knowledge, and her crazy funny stories to help you turn your life around and experience the happiness and sexual fulfillment you absolutely deserve.

Tristan Taormino

Tristan Taormino is an award winning author, sex educator, speaker, and filmmaker. She is the author of seven books, including The Secrets of Great G-Spot Orgasms and Female Ejaculation, The Big Book of Sex Toys, Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, and The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. She has edited 25 anthologies including The Ultimate Guide to Kink and the Lambda Literary Award winning series Best Lesbian Erotica. She’s written for a multitude of publications from Yale Journal of Law and Feminism to Penthouse. For nine and a half years, she wrote a column in The Village Voice and has written an advice column for Taboo Magazine since 1999.

As the head of Smart Ass Productions, she directs and produces adult sex education and erotic films, including The Expert Guide series for Vivid Entertainment. Her films have won more than a dozen awards, and she was honored with the prestigious Feminist Porn Trailblazer Award in 2010. Tristan and her work have been featured in over 300 publications including O: The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Men’s Health, and Playboy. She has appeared on HBO’s Real Sex, Ricki Lake, The Howard Stern Show, Loveline, MTV, CNN, NBC, and The Discovery Channel. She lectures at top colleges and universities including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, and NYU. She teaches sex and relationship classes around the world.

Jay Taylor

Jay Taylor has been able to more than double his newsletter’s model portfolio from 2000 to the present even as the S&P 500 was in the process of losing 50% of its value!

The insights provided to Jay came from a history professor in 1967 who advised Jay that when countries go off a gold or silver standard, hard economic times are sure to follow because nations begin to think they do not need to work hard and save to enjoy a better life. Indeed there is no free lunch and a gold standard reminds people of that every day.

Jay watched his professor’s prophetic words come true when in 1971, President Nixon completely detached the dollar from gold. Not surprising to Jay, the price of gold skyrocketed in the late 1970s as inflation wiped out vast amounts of wealth from average Americans. To protect his own wealth Jay began to invest in gold and gold mining shares and in 1981 he began sharing his success and insights in his newsletter. In 1981 Jay began writing a subscription newsletter that has earned his subscribers countless thousands of dollars over the years.

Jay’s insights as to the real cause of our problems has enabled him to find investment strategies that work. Diagnose a problem correctly and you have a chance for success. Diagnose a problem incorrectly as the establishment does and you are sure to fail.

Linda C. Thompson

Linda C. Thompson is known as an author, poet, playwright, and a renowned expert in Management and Organizational Development. Her first novel I Am My Own Dragon was a first-run sell-out gathering endorsements from the Clarion Review, NY Times, Deepak Chopra, Montel Williams and Broadway greats.

Linda is an innovator in leadership, team acceleration and coaching. She works with over 100 of the Fortune 500 and leading institutions in medicine and government. She is included in a variety of Who’s Who and 2000 Most Notable Women in America. She is also a motivational speaker. From humble beginnings in Texas, Linda has risen to accomplish high goals. Her quintessential American journey allows Linda to relate authentically with the full spectrum of humanity. Drawing upon 20+ years of business experience, Linda combines practical solutions with unique flair and creativity. She marries experience and expertise in strategic business, human resources, interpersonal skill transference, and group dynamics. The result is savvy charisma in any situation. Prior to consulting, Linda held executive positions in both government and corporations.

She holds the following degrees: BA in American Studies from U.T Austin, MA in Creative Writing from U.T Austin, and an MBA in Organizational Behavior and Finance from USC. She loves to write, speak, sing, hug dogs, hike wild places, snorkel and whisper words of greatness to horses and humans alike.

Peter Tongue

Host Peter Tongue has been on a Spiritual Path for over thirty years. Beginning with an exploration of astrology, he quickly moved on to studies in the after-life and has since gained insight into the illusion of the veil that separates us from other realms and dimensions. He was an Educator for thirty years and High School Principal for thirteen years, during which time the Indigo children provided him with a wonderful opportunity in understanding their gifts and challenges.
Over the last four years, Peter has dedicated his life to exploring that which is beyond understanding. He assists people in crossing over as they leave this world; and facilitates individual healings from serious disease, challenges and trauma. He also guides people, who are awakening to their own innate spiritual gifts. Peter has co-created at the Alchemical furnace, which has given him tremendous insight into the process of transmutation and transformation of the human soul.
Peter has led weekly, guided visualization meditations for over twenty years and his radio career began with a public meditation for the “Fire The Grid” event. Since then he has hosted an internet radio, talk-show and provided free on-line meditations. His most recent endeavor has been in coaching heart-centered, conscious business practice to the corporate world of North America.
Peter teaches that this unprecedented time in history provides the opportunity for us to SHIFT OUR COLLECTIVE AWARENESS.

R-kal Truluck

God 1st, Jesus is Lord of my life.

I was born in Brooklyn, New York. Full Name is R-kal Truluck, first name is Swahili meaning Ruler of the Lake. It’s pronounced ARE- Kal. Many call me “TRU.”

I’m a 12year pro-football veteran; I played in 3 leagues (NFL, CFL, and AFL) for such teams as the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Montreal Allouettes, Detroit Fury, and Washington Redskins.

I have hosted the Inside the Trenches Radio Show since 2007 and Inside the Trenches LIVE/TV since 2009. I have been a motivational public speaker for 10+ years and I am the Kids Football Activity Instructor for Lifetime Fitness.

In my collegiate and professional career, I played at SUNY Cortland Division III and went to the NFL, playing pro 1997-2009. I was the first player at Cortland to play Pro Football. In 1998, I was Defensive Player of the Week in my Week 1 debut Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Toronto Argonauts with the CFL. In 2001 Arena Football I was Rookie of the Year and the first true defensive player to win the award. In 2002 I won the Arena Football’s Lineman of the Year, leading the AFL in sacks10.5. I joined the NFL Kansas City Chiefs in 2002 where I was given the Coaches Award for Best Newcomer of the year. I made another stop back to the CFL 2006 and played in my first Championship (Grey Cup). My last stop before retiring was with the AFL Georgia Force in 2008 and finally from the game of football in 2009.

Mckenzie Urias

Having my own talk radio show has been a dream of mine. Having a voice in our society is special, but it is also our right as Americans. My favorite things in life are music and philosophy and I think pretty much everything that is politics. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona with my parents. Both of them love music and reading, so naturally I grew up with a passion for both. I started playing music at 6 years old, such as guitar and piano. But the political world grasped me early in high school. This is why I'm happy to host "America Today."

Lorna Vanderhaeghe, M.Sc.

Lorna Vanderhaeghe is a leading women's natural health and hormone expert. With degrees in biochemistry and nutrition, she is the author of eleven books including A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hormones and A Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss. In 2009, Lorna won the Canadian Health Food Association's most prestigious award, the Hall of Fame Award. In 2011 Lorna was listed as one of Canada’s top one hundred female entrepreneurs. She has a free monthly newsletter at her website – www.hormonehelp.com.

Mary Waldon, LCSW

Mary Waldon, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in change-oriented psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teenagers, young adults, and their families. She works extensively with mother/daughter relationships, helping women and their daughters improve communication and strengthen their connection during the challenging teen years. She helps teens move past self-harm behaviors including cutting and damaging eating behaviors. Mary also helps girls and young women develop a strong sense of self, personal empowerment, and lasting behavioral changes. She sees patients privately, leads skills groups, and develops staff trainings for social service agencies, middle schools, and high schools on the North Shore of Chicago.

Mary earned a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and is a graduate of the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and the clinical social work internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Stone Institute of Psychiatry and the Outpatient Treatment Center.

Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace is an internationally celebrated actress (E.T) and healer. She has authored three books: Conscious Creation, The Big E and her upcoming Bright Light, due in 2011. She specializes in discerning blocks, beliefs and fears that are sabotaging our conscious choices, creating joy and flow. Often called “The Irreverent Healer,” Ms. Wallace brings fun, energy and love to the healing journey, yet truthfully and succinctly gets quickly to the core block.

Ms. Wallace has been featured on Oprah, The O’Reilly Factor, Good Morning America, The Today Show and other shows too numerous to mention. She has appeared in over 150 films, five TV series and many TV Shows. She is listed in Who’s Who in America and has a BA in Education from the University of Kansas.

Having been raised in a poor, alcoholic home, Dee has lived the journey of creating herself as the powerful and loving presence she chose to be. She teaches the principles of self-responsibility and choice that frees us and allows our light to shine.

Dee holds seminars and does daily healing phone sessions with clients worldwide.

Sharon Rose Washington

Sharon Rose Washington is a visionary author, entertainment industry producer, motivational speaker, empowerment coach, and energy healer. Born in Los Angeles, she was raised in the Pennsylvania Mountains by mother Thelma Rose and Native Cherokee grandmother, Katie Weaver.

At age 17, Sharon Rose enrolled at UCLA and Columbia School of Broadcasting. While in school, she landed her first job as production assistant to the popular Rick Dees and his morning show on KIIS-FM. Sharon Rose later went on to carve a career in television behind the scenes and in front of the camera at Fox, CBS, and KCAL Channel 9 before spending seven and a half years at the William Morris Agency (now WME). As a record breaking two-time “Jet” magazine centerfold and boxing "Ringside girl", Sharon Rose has modeled and is a member of AFTRA as a voiceover professional for almost 20 years.

Currently, she is an Empowerment Coach/Energy Healer and Motivational Speaker and has authored spiritual self- help books, “How to Walk the Earth as a Goddess” and “Pick a Positive Prayer” that have been endorsed by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and Gloria Steinem. She is currently working on her third book entitled, “As Violet Rose” and is a freelance writer for several magazines. Sharon has also been a writer on “All That”, a Nickelodeon TV series, and wrote and produced a highly successful DVD series on healing and empowerment for women, “Woman Heal Thyself” which sold over six thousand copies.

Ryleigh Weight

I’m Ryleigh Weight and I am super excited to be able to do this radio show, Kidz and Karz. I am fourteen years old and in the ninth grade. I can’t drive yet, but I absolutely love cars; I have loved cars ever since I can remember. I am mainly interested in how different cars look from a style perspective and might someday want to help design new cars. My favorite car (right now) is the new 2012 Camaro ZL1. It is AMAZING! I also have many other interests which include swimming, theater, triathlon, and just about all sports. I have played pretty much every sport except football. I love other sports but my passion is swimming. I have swam competitively for four years. My favorite stroke is breaststroke because it is different than the other strokes. My least favorite stroke is butterfly because it frustrates me. I swim the whole year, but during the summer I wake up crazy early to go to the pool and swim. I also love theater and performing arts. I have been in multiple plays and have spoken in front of thousands of people before. I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this show and share my perspective on cars.

Deborah Jane Wells

If you've ever had the opportunity to watch someone grow in a completely extraordinary way, you will understand what friends and clients mean when they say they love the very idea of Deborah.

Starting her professional career as an Organization Consultant in 1975, over the next 30 years, Deborah went on to serve as a Senior Partner in 4 of the world's largest and most prestigious global professional services firms.

Despite her positions and fancy titles, people at all levels were drawn to her. While the toys on her desk and the rubber chicken hanging from her ceiling may have engaged everyone’s curiosity, it was her combination of piercing intellect, good humor and playfulness that put people at ease.

While Deborah had some wonderful times in that 30 year career, 3 decades of being on the hamster wheel, with little regard for her personal health and welfare, took their toll. She retired in 2005, a poster child for professional burnout, exhausted, morbidly obese and clinically depressed.

In 2009, Deborah hit bottom. She lost 3 loved ones in 5 weeks and her husband was assigned to a 3-year post in Washington, DC. Living alone for the first time in her life, over the next 3 years, Deborah discovered that when she fell in love with herself, everything else finally fell into place, personally and professionally. She transformed her existence and found her purpose as a Life Coach and Reiki Master guiding others on their Journeys to Wholeness.

Lemont Williams

Lemont Williams, a native of Virginia, grew up in Norfolk and attended Maury High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Williams received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management in 2003 from Howard University in Washington, DC, where he was an Outside Linebacker for the Howard Bison Football team from 1999-2003. He then signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2003 before several major injuries prematurely ended his career.

Majestic Willingham

I'm Majestic, a 16 year old theatre student who's currently a Junior in High School. When I'm not working at my mother's fitness center, I enjoy going to the park or movies with friends and just having a good time. I love to make people laugh. I talk a lot, so I'm super duper excited to have my voice echoing through the air waves. It's really important to let everyone know the daily life of kids today.

Bonnie Wirth, B. Msc.

Bonnie Wirth, B. Msc., is a successful Spiritual Life Coach and Mentor in the field of Metaphysical Science. Through her inspirational teaching, writing and motivational speaking, she assists people to overcome obstacles and create a life of happiness, abundance, and purpose. Bonnie combines her personal life experiences, natural intuition, holistic approach to healing and knowledge obtained through exposure to the metaphysical world to support her commitment in raising the consciousness with all whom she interacts with.

As the owner/operator of PURE Healing, publisher and Editor-in-Chief of PURE Magazine and the host of PURE Talk Radio, Bonnie aides, supports and guides you through to the discovery of your life purpose while assisting you to tap into your full potential. Through her seminars, workshops, and personalized coaching services, Bonnie takes you on a journey of self-discovery, changing the lens on how you see yourself, recognizing your Soul purpose and successfully creating positive energy for well-being. She brings a deeper understanding and knowing of the Purpose of Life and inspires you to gain greater insight into your True Identity by reacquainting you with your Spirit and Highest Self. It’s Bonnie’s intention to help you embrace life with authenticity, passion and appreciation. Life is meant to be lived to its fullest; Bonnie helps you to discover your own ability to do just that through spiritual focus, higher power and awakening into Oneness.

Mary Woods

Mary is the CEO of WestBridge Community Services. She is also a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with more than 25 years experience in substance abuse services and community mental health programs. Mary has conducted extensive workshops and trainings with a primary focus in Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change Theory and Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders. She is also a contributor to the development of the Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment Practitioners and Clinical Supervisors Workbook and Practice Demonstration Video. Mary was the Chairperson of the NH State Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals. She has been a member of the NH Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor’s Association since 1984, and has served as the Northeast Regional Vice President for the NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals, President of NAADAC and is currently past president of NAADAC.

Tamara Younker

Tamara Younker is an Access Consciousness TM Facilitator and speaker who travels around the globe inviting people to be the source of a different possibility in their lives, and in the world. She teaches people to discover their innate awareness that has always, already been available to them, empowering them to know that they know.

Following a 20 year career in business, Tamara chose to transition into being a full time professional coach and mentor specializing in personal empowerment. For more than a decade, she had already been working with private clients to create transformation in their lives through a variety of energetic healing techniques. When Tamara discovered Access Consciousness TM, she learned just how quickly applying the Access tools in her own daily living could create even greater dynamic and sustaining change than any other modality she had previously tried.

Now Tamara travels all over the world, facilitating Access Consciousness Core Classes and workshops. She has been privileged to facilitate hundreds of clients to become powerful and effective leaders in both their personal and professional lives. Her target is to be a contribution to a world of consciousness and oneness every day. Have you been asking for more, something greater? Are you ready to live beyond limits? What if all it takes is BEing more of YOU? Will you join her and be the difference our planet requires?

Marcia Zidle

Marcia Zidle, CEO of Leaders At All Levels, is the Smart Moves Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker who works with companies, professional practices and business leaders ON THE MOVE! They want to move up to the next level - ahead of their competition - into new areas - over and around obstacles - towards having staying power - alive and well today as well as tomorrow in a constantly changing world.

With over 25 years of leadership and business consulting experience, Marcia brings street smart eyes, project management hands and a quick wit to ensure organizations get on the right track, stay on the right track and not get sidetracked on their path to higher performance and profitability.

Marcia's latest venture is the Smart Growth System which provides small to medium sized businesses with the proper foundation for expansion: a Growth Agenda that becomes their roadmap, a Growth Engine that attracts and engages the best talent and Growth Leaders that leverage strengths to make it happen. She's the author of The Effective Manager: What Really Works that transforms managers into great people leaders and The Career Success System that builds careers for today and the future.

Marcia's "claim to fame" is as a global citizen, living as an expatriate with her family in Scandinavia and Australia. In fact, one of her children is an "Aussie." She's traveled in over 30 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Far East and South Pacific.

Kathryn Zox

Kathryn Zox is your social worker with a microphone™. She has been producing and hosting The Kathryn Zox Show Lunchtime Talk in Albany, NY for five years and is excited about bringing her show from the capital of NY State to the Nation's Capital. She has also recently been a co-host and featured life expert on Doug Stephan's syndicated Good Day Show. Kathryn's interviewed thousands of guests including lifestyle experts, celebrities, authors, lawyers, psychiatrists, physicians and dieticians. At Albany Medical College she has trained doctors and medical students to communicate effectively with their patients. She's an actor who can be seen on the Sopranos and Law and Order and even admits to modeling for AARP! She has Masters' Degrees in Social Work and Counseling Psychology and is a graduate of the New School of Radio and Television. Much background for her show comes from traveling the world and raising three boys now in their twenties - a rock star, an actor and a film maker. There's also one ex-husband, one boyfriend, two brothers and an aging mom!