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Marni Pasch is a mother of two daughters. After a struggle with secondary infertility her family decided to pursue adoption. It was an easy transition, as adoption was prevalent in her family’s life. The Pasch family decided to start a journey that led them to an open, transracial adoption.  Marni has channeled her passion for adoption into helping others explore this option. Mended Hearts Adoption Consulting helps families navigate the domestic adoption process. Through education, profile assistance and outreach to agencies and attorneys, an adoption consultant can help the adoption process go smoothly from start to finish.

A dynamic team whose mission statement is “Help Others Be Awesome,” Mordant & McFall use their energetic sense of humor and creative coaching style to inspire others to level up - their businesses, relationships, and their lives as a whole.  Whether entertaining and edifying on their comedic motivational talk show, Success Freaks - a 3 time Podcast Awards nominee - or encouraging and challenging people to dance outside their comfort zones via their galvanizing keynote speeches, R. Mordant Mahon & Charles McFall always succeed in giving your mind and spirit something to chew on while putting enough laughter in your heart to make you smile out loud.   Level Up Your Life - Mordant & McFall will speak about their own guide to Leveling Up Your Life. They teach people how to Discover, Chase, Catch, and Live the dream through our motto - Help Others Be Awesome.  Helping others benefits everyone involved.  Enjoy their comedic spin on how to get the most out of your life and how to get out of your own wa

Andrea Bouchaud began her love affair with France at the tender age of 13. As the granddaughter of a  Frenchman who gave up his language and culture to become American, Andrea always wondered what  it meant to be French besides having a last name that no one could spell or pronounce. French foreign  language studies all throughout high school and college only whetted her thirst for more knowledge. When  she was twenty years old, Andrea studied abroad in Paris for a year at the Université de Paris-Sorbonne,  Paris IV. The experience was not what she hoped it would be. Her first semester in Paris was plagued with  disappointment, frustration and the ups and downs that come with being twenty years old. Andrea almost  gave up on her dream to live in France but persevered and stayed the year. Studying abroad was not just  a chance to connect with her French roots and improve her linguistic skills; It was a chance to grow into  an adult. In 2009, Andrea graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors degree in Fr

Gail Lawley is the author of “It’s Your Move: Choices for Senior Living” and the website MoveChoices.com.She used her extensive experience in defining requirements to help relatives and friends choose where & how they would live as they aged.  They made lists of their wants and needs when they needed help due to health problems, declining abilities such as driving, etc.  After 15 years of adding to these lists, she decided to publish them.  Gail has worked in computers all her life as a programmer, analyst and consultant.  Her experience included  helping companies  define requirements,  then choosing and installing software which met these requirements.She is a consultant who tutors senior citizens on Apple products – see the website TucsonTutor.com.Her other activities include volunteering for the Community Food Bank, a Neighborhood association (LCMNA-AZ.ORG), and public television KUAT.Her hobbies are walking, dancing, hiking, and travel. She has a degree in mathematics from Penn State (she started in

"Secrets, In a Time of Peace," is Robert A. Shaines' second book.  The book is a riveting story of nations trying to keep nuclear weapons from the control of various terror groups and at the same time trying not to alarm the world's population of the impending horror should they fail in their mission.  

Rick Goodfriend, author of " I Hear You, But", will share how to bring more calm, ease and trust to your relationships, instantly. Jennifer Primous, author of " The One in the Pocket", will teach one how to break free from the old love habits they are keen to and detox yourself from that. Hillis Pugh is an author, inspirational writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. . From this new openness and awareness, Thank You Thursday was born.

Kristie Kennedy is a visionary leader, who serves as a women's beauty, body image and business coach. She has a passion for empowering individuals to persevere in the face of adversity. She is a contributing writer for a host of online publications including The Business 101 Magazine, Stiletto Woman, Savvy Gal and Ezinearticles.com. In May 2012, she was appointed as the Tallahassee Ambassador for Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation, Inc. She also served as 2012 Ms. Tallahassee, Fl. for Ms. Corporate America. She was crowned in September 2010 as the 2010 American Image National Woman.  Kristie is a Licensed Esthetician/Beauty Advisor (Graduate of Aveda Beauty Institute), Certified Life Coach, National Trainer for Center for Teacher Effectiveness, Professional Artist for Motives Cosmetics and Smashbox Cosmetics, Former Makeup Artist/Educator Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Birmingham Premiere Beauty Expo Make up Educator, Orlando Premiere Beauty Expo Eye Lash Extensionist and for Mirabella Cosmetics, Larenim Cosmetics, and B

Dr Lesley Phillips is the author of a spiritual adventure story called The Midas Tree. Lesley is also a spiritual teacher who is passionate about meditation. She believes she is here to empower others to take  charge of their live by teaching them to meditate and develop their intuition, healing and creativity. The Midas Tree was written to bring the powerful meditation techniques she teaches to a younger audience. She is a frequent speaker at workshops and events as well as teaching a wide variety of meditation classes.

Branch Isole is the author and publisher of twenty fiction and nonfiction books in four genres ranging from poetry to spirituality to erotica to self-help topics. He holds a B.S. Ed. degree from Texas State University, post graduate work in Ed. Admin. from the University of Houston, and earned a M.A. Theology degree from Trinity Bible College and Seminary, Newburgh, IN.  Branch’s catalogue of work includes books and eBooks available at Amazon, B&N, Apple Store and others, as well as greeting cards and inspirational mats available at his web site; www.branchisole.com.  

Charles Locy, also known as Chuck, has been researching the material for his books for years. As Chuck says, "…the book represents Forty Years of wondering in the wilderness."   Chuck currently lives in Cincinnati, and is quick to point out that there are two towns that claim to be his childhood home:  Mentor and North Kingsville, both in Ohio.  Mentor claims he is from North Kingsville, and North Kingsville claims he is from Mentor.   This humble humor reflects much of his writings. While the message is important, the delivery is unassuming.  As cartoonist for New Yorker Magazine, Michael Shaw points out, "...it forces me to pay attention. Before you know it, zing! There is a truth wrapped in the merriment of the banter."   Chuck has always been known as a 'storyteller'.  Whether entertaining the Boy Scouts at the campfire which earned him scout of the year honors, or the football team, after the game, which earned him the title of most offensive player.   As Chuck says, "It's not a 'rags to riches sto

Native of Brooklyn NY, Presently lives in Maryland Medical Degree 1978 State University of NY, Syracuse President of Healthnets Review Services and Davis Book Reviews Media advisor for health care and related issues Journalist credited with hundreds of articles: medical and politics Federal Lobbyist for health issues Three books written: The Millenium Diet, The Practical Guide for Rapid Weight Loss Demons of Democracy Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disaster (2013) Thirty years medical practice in Internal Medicine/nutrition/geriatrics Prior manager of multiple health facilities/nursing homes Book under discussion Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disasters       This book discusses the detriments of a government controlled medical system from the health care professional’s perspective.  Specifically it notes how the rationing of services will affect everyone in some manner or form. Under Obamacare services and access are limiting factors contrary to the government’s

 Male, age 57, married, three grown sons. Live in Buffalo Grove, IL  Practicing human chiropractor since 1981.  Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1981. Certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.  Started working on horses in 1981.  Have conducted over 400 animal chiropractic technique seminars around the world.  Wrote three books on animal chiropractic technique that have sold over 100,000 copies.  Appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show, Good Morning America, Wall St. Journal, Fox Pet News, and the Disney Channel.

Jen Wittman is a trained chef, Holistic Health Expert and Vitality Coach, specializing in thyroid and autoimmune disorders. She provides one-of-a-kind, long-lasting health, lifestyle and career overhauls through her services The Healthy Plate and Thyroid Loving Care.   She is author and creator of The Radical TLC Solution. Jill Ammon Vanderwood is an author and speaker from Utah. She is best known for her award winning, nonfiction books, What’s It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live and Drugs Make You Un-Smarter, co-authored with her teenage granddaughter, Savanna Peterson. This book was the winner of the Mom’s Choice Award.

Allen Anderson and his wife Linda Anderson are best-selling authors of fifteen internationally distributed books about the spiritual benefits of pets and co-founders of Angel Animals Network. The Andersons’ 2006 book about animal rescue and Allen’s 2013 memoir, A Dog Named Leaf, won the prestigious American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Awards.   Visit www.angelanimals.net/recentevents.html to view recent events andvisitwww.angelanimals.net/media.html to view media outlets, previous interviews, and our list of books.

Abigail began her career as a paramedic right out of high school and  quickly moved up to flight medic on a air ambulance helicopter. In  2003 she was working on the medical helicopter when it crashed.  Abigail was critically injured and had to undergo three lifesaving  surgeries receiving over 400 stitches and over 200 staples. The doctors told her family that she would not survive. After 6 weeks  in the intensive care unit Abigail proved them wrong when she woke  up. After another 3 months had passed, she walked out of the Hospital  on her own. After her recovery, Abigail concluded that life is too short and she  wanted to still help people and show them that they can over come  life's hurtles. At the same time, she intended to enjoy her precious gift  of life. Through a odd twist of fate, Abigail became a professional model.  Abigail has worked as a trade show model, modeled at fashion shows  and even a spokes model promoting products, and services. She has  done numerous modeling gigs for

In the late 1990s, Kyle turned his attention to therapeutic work. With training in Ericksonian Psychotherapy,  Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (NLP), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and counselling, Kyle began working and innovating in the therapeutic environment focussing on depression and anxiety disorders. In 2003 Kyle broadened the scope of his work from a cognitive-mind centred approach to encompass a more body-centred approach. He continued to work with depression, anxiety and panic disorder, and also began to specialise in treating physical conditions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME, Fibromyalgia, Post Viral Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune conditions, Lyme Disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. From 2004 to 2011, Kyle was a Director and co-developer of Mickel Therapy, where he played a key role in the training, supervision and management of therapists. Kyle’s fascination with the energetic interconnectedness of life has driven him to further expand his wor

Wendy Dolber has been involved in Option Method training and consultation since the early 1970s. She was associated with Bruce Di Marsico for more than 25 years as his student, associate, and close friend. Option Method forms the centerpiece of Wendy’s life both in her work as a leading bond analyst, her private life and her work with Option Method students all over the world. Wendy is working on expanding the work of Bruce Di Marsico through two additional books and a training program. Through the years, she has written about the Option Method, most recently on OptionMethodNetwork.com. She also contributed to The Option Method: Unlock Your Happiness With Five Simple Questions, by Bruce Di Marsico, a posthumous publication edited by Deborah Mendel, Bruce’s widow. Wendy has received recognition from The New Jersey State Council on the Arts for fiction writing.

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta has been writing professionally since 1995. She’s a self-employed award-winning writer and public speaker. Her work has appeared in The Paterson Press, Westfield Alternative Press, Millburn-Short Hills Alternative Press, South Orange Alternative Press, Maplewood Alternative Press, Suburban Essex, The Patch, The Montclair Times, The Jersey City Independent, Skinny News, NJ Health & Fitness, The Aquarian Arts Weekly (which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, April 2012), The West Sider, The Chelsea Clinton News, music.com, Tattoo Review, Punk Magazine, and Exit, to name a few. Her first book “On the Guest List: Adventures of a Music Journalist” is available on Amazon. Maryanne lives in Union County, New Jersey, with her husband and cat, Derick. Other interests include: music, health/fitness and public speaking. Her website is: www.peartreeenterprises.com

Dr. Tom is passionate about helping people achieve their optimum weight.  As a person who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes himself, he understands the need to maintain a healthy weight and stave off the effects a chronic illness.  Using this natural weight loss program, he has changed his diagnosis and now lives without the fear of complication.  Get Your Body Back is an entryway to better health and not a weight loss program. A byproduct of healthy weight loss is the potential for affecting other diagnoses including type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, acid reflux, gout, depression and erectile dysfunction, fertility and much more. Lose weight in a healthy and lasting way with Dr. Tom Yarema.  Learn about the program benefits, extras and mostly – delicious food.  The sooner you start, the sooner you will Get Your Body Back. Take a look at his page at http://www.GetYourBodyBack.org for greater insights into why he is an ideal person to get to know. Get his book Eat, Taste, Heal. It will hel

Overcoming life's challenges, whatever they may be, is not easy.  One never knows when a challenge may arise.  For me, I never thought that something I would experience as a result of a car crash would change my world forever.  I never thought that a single incident would force a twenty-two year-old college senior to start over as a small child in every aspect imaginable.  The mental, physical, and emotional injuries were indescribable.  But, when I was down in the quicksand of pain, anguish, and despair, I decided that I was going to climb to solid ground through fortitude, perseverance, and determination. There are many common challenges which we all face in life at one time or another.  Some are expected while others are not.  They may include financial concerns, family issues, loss of a loved one, injury, illness, abuse, and the like.  Its how we cope with these challenges that helps determine the outcome and our attitude.  My five step plan will help you learn how to survive challenges...and come out on