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Bjorn Leesson, is the author of the book series, "Outside the Thalsparr" with the first book of the series, "Runes of the Dokkrsdottir" just coming out on Amazon. Here is the description of this particular installment: The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined. RUNES OF THE DOKKRSDOTTIR (Book 1) The story of Myrgjol the Dokkrsdottir begins with her birth in 800s Scandinavia where it becomes immediately obvious that she is very different in so many ways. After adventures abroad and continuously making friends and loyal allies, and after suffering many losses and setbacks, she bravely travels the many winding paths of her destiny - facing and defeating a dark foe she never expected to face. Runes of the Dokkrsdottir on Amazon https://amzn.to/4blpOPy Jeffrey Charles Hardy is a 40-year veteran international healthcare system, service and facility planning and design consultant. Jeff is the President and Founder of Care for Peace, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation based in California. Hardy’s Global Experience: A completed case study: The Care for Peace Foundation’s successful Construction of a prototype tele-connected Care for Peace Community Development and Health Center in a ‘deep rural’ village in Myanmar (Burma). Despite the 2021 military coup, the Center is slated for replication in 250+ townships and villages throughout the country. “Change a village; Change the world.” Hardy’s recently published book—TO CARE FOR PEACE – A GLOBAL MANDATE TO SECURE THE SECOND HUMAN EVOLUTION IN PERPETUITY (The Process is the Solution)—has been making as many waves on TV shows and podcasts as it has begun to resonate among the world community of people who want to be part of the process of changing the world for humanity and all living things. https://profile.careforpeace.org/

Will Rafah be another Wounded Knee? Is the IDF the 7th US Cavalry with more deadly weapons? My ancestor's personal account of what happened at Wounded Knee in 1890 is strikingly similar to what is happening in Gaza - a battle or a massacre? His deathbed interview is in my book https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Existential-Crisis-Inherited-Obligation-ebook/dp/B0951DF2HZ

A mother of 3 Human MRI/Psychic Surgeon, Freedom Illuminator(Embodiment Queen) and Change Management Certified Expert devoted to helping individuals break free from patterns of generational toxic relationships and imprints, tap into unwavering self-love, and radiate true confidence so they can crush it in the boardroom, bedroomAND Beyond... in 90 days or less For the past 7 years, been empowering Individuals to Reinvent themselves, Redesign their life and Rebuild their confidence after major life shifts and initiations. I was initiated to my work through major life shifts. Not only was I mourning the end of a relationship and marriage but I faced a judicial Injustice which led to being separated from my children for 5 years, and that woke me to my Power and calling. I have a unique ability to tune in to your energetic fields, scan and work on the patterns that interferes with your freedom and success. https://calendly.com/magneticleader/consultation?month=2024-05

Hour1: Judith Starkston has spent too much time reading about and exploring the remains of the ancient worlds of the Greeks and Hittites. Early on she went so far as to get two degrees in Classics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and Cornell. She loves myths and telling stories. This has gradually gotten more and more out of hand. Her solution: to write fantasy set in the exotic worlds of the past. Fantasy and Magic in a Bronze Age World. Hand of Fire was a semi-finalist for the M.M. Bennett’s Award for Historical Fiction. Priestess of Ishana won the San Diego State University Conference Choice Award. https://www.judithstarkston.com/ Hour 2: Phyllis Leavitt "When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the more I realized that the greatest threat to our survival as a country and as a species is our declining mental health." https://phyllisleavitt.com/

Dr. Holly is a Philly-based award-winning screenwriter and actress. She trained extensively at Comedy Cellar, Peoples Improv Theater New York, Comedy Sports Philadelphia, Helium Comedy Academy, and Philadelphia Comedy College. During the day, she's a therapist. At night, she wears a cape saving lives through telling jokes on stage and performing improv. She has been performing stand-up in the US and Canada. Her comedy is smart, sassy, and always politically incorrect with material speaking to everything from hot-button social issues to her being a therapist, wife, and Black hockey mom https://www.drhollysfunny.com/home

Noah Kaplan is a real estate agent in New York City, known for appearances on Million Dollar Listing as Ryan Serhant's protege, and starring on Thousand Dollar Listing, where Serhant originally "discovered" him and subsequently took him under his wing. https://tdlshow.com/

Jeff Dwoskin is the host of Classic Conversations: Take a deep dive into pop nostalgia with us! Pop culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians, and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success. Insightful conversations that are part comedy/part drama and are always entertaining! With your host, comedian, Jeff Dwoskin. https://jeffisfunny.com/

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Hour 1: Comedian Arron Bullit Hour 2: Stephen McGuire, retired Chief Judge, Federal Trade Commission, and now an author has published three political thrillers, Prior Restraint, Fractured Power and recently, Secret Deceit. Your audience would find Judge McGuire's Washington insider's perspective as reflected in his books and learn about his transition from judge to author intriguing. Although his books are fiction, many readers who have read his books commented that the storylines seem so real. They could be . . . Steve has had extensive speaking engagements primarily in Southwest Florida and has been featured in numerous newspapers and radio shows/podcasts around the country. He was recently featured in The Naples Press. Check out his website: https://www.stephenmcguireauthor.com . Below is a description of his recently published book: Secret Deceit is a pulsating thriller about a coup to assassinate President David Edwards whose aggressive legislative agenda, backed by broad popular support, poses an ominous threat to the corporate greed of a major American industry. Secret Service agent Anthony Russo, a New Yorker and a Special Forces veteran assigned to the President’s protection detail, unknowingly puts his life in jeopardy when his own investigation into the President’s death implicates a corrupt U.S. Senator and other White House officials in a twisted, devious plot to preserve billions of dollars in unfettered greed. https://www.stephenmcguireauthor.com/

Hour 1: Katrina Tortorici Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal, with a multilingual prowess in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish”. A dedicated academic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate in Scriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Inspired by the wizarding world, the land of Narnia, and parallel planes, she penned The Wise One, inviting readers to connect with nature and its ever-present magic. Her exploration of the landscapes and folklore of Ireland and Scotland greatly influenced her debut YA urban fantasy, marking the inception of The Scottish Scrolls series. https://www.ktanglehart.com/ Hour 2: Comedian Lana Siebel Lana Siebel is a New York City based comedian who has been headlining shows across the United States. Recently, she headlined at The Comic Strip (NYC), The Tropicana in Atlantic City (NJ), Governor's Comedy Club (NY). Also, recently she featured at Bananas Comedy Club (New Jersey), Atlantic City Comedy Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey), The Howlin' Wolf (New Orleans, Louisiana), Fairfield Comedy Club (Fairfield, Connecticut), Carolina's Comedy Club (NYC), Punch Line Comedy Club (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). You can catch her regularly in New York City at Broadway Comedy Club, The Tiny Cupboard, The Comedy Shop, Greenwich Village Comedy Club and Eastville Comedy Club. Lana has also acted in many independent films such as the Businessman currently streaming on Amazon Prime. She was very recently featured on the site Comics that Kill along with Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Gaffigan and other great comedians. In a former life she was ranked 7th in the United States in International Latin Ballroom Dancing. http://www.lanasiebel.com/

Reenita Hora is the unrivaled 'Nora Ephron' of South Asian storytelling. Her writing, unapologetically Indian, pulses with the rich colors and rhythms of her culture. LA Weekly has dubbed her a top Indie writer bringing Indian culture and humor to American audiences. In her previous life, Reenita was a journalist, editor, and writer. No one-trick pony though, she's the brains behind not one but two rib-tickling podcasts: the 'True Fiction Project' and 'Shadow Realm.' She has optioned her book, Ace Of Blades, and her screenplay, SHADOW REALM. What's next? Brace yourself for 'Festival of Lights' published by Harper Collins and 'Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh' published by Indignor Press, coming soon to a bookshelf near you! About: Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh Historical fiction love story (not romance). Literary fiction. In a politically tense Amritsar in 1919, an Anglo-Indian schoolteacher and a feisty Muslim stu- dent activist fall in love, but find that courting openly is easier said than done — not only are they from different communities but his political activism comes at the cost of their romance. Against the deadline of a ticking time-bomb, the schoolteacher must find her lover to warn him about General Dyer's impending attack on Jallianwallah Bagh. But will she succeed in getting to the venue on time? ‘Playtime at the Bagh’ during Baisakhi is a metaphor for General Dyer’s game of bullets in Jallianwallah Bagh on April 13th 1919. https://reenita.com/

A Gen-X educator and comedian discusses experiences with teaching, coaching, and whatever else is going on. If you're looking for pedagogy and Bloom's Taxonomy, you're in the wrong place. NSFW https://open.spotify.com/show/5Z4rCqfX5MqpVzF7tOwnG4

Michael Hilliard Host & Editor of The Red Line Michael has been involved in journalism now since 2010 and has gone on to work from countries ranging from Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, China, Belarus and many more. https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/

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Ralph Anthony is a New York City-based comedian.A high energy goofball with lots to say, his material is derived primarily from his personal unique life stories and observations. He's headlined nationwide, most notably at the former Carolines on Broadway. https://www.ralphthemouth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ralphthemouth81

Leah Chyten’s writing emerges from the archetypal themes and philosophical queries that deepen life experience. Her first novel, Keeper of the Flame: The Story of Mary Magdalene, depicts the story of the feminine rising from degradation to dignity. Similarly, Light Radiance Splendor calls forth the power of the feminine to redeem the world. Leah’s writing is informed by her various roles in life, including that of psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, and mother. Her Latest is Soul of The Mountain,. Embedded within the story is the egregious history of Native Americans after their land was stolen, their way of life nearly destroyed. People whose wisdom is now sought because we must radically shift our relationship to our only home, planet earth. https://leahchytenauthor.com

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Award winning #1 Best Seller All's Fair in Love & Karma 5 Steps to Relationship Mastery In a culture that is often dismissive of those who claim to have psychic power, in All's Fair in Love & Karma, 5 Steps to Relationship Mastery, June Edward, a noted psychic medium and relationship coach, makes a compelling case that the nature of love is multi-dimensional and goes well beyond the physical. To assist the reader in understanding these essential lessons and making life-defining changes, Edward provides numerous examples illustrating what can happen when these lessons do or don’t exist and the coexisting need to consider a different worldview. Appreciating being in harmony with the universe, celebrating the reality of ever-present angels, and explaining why heaven is necessarily tiered are some components of knowledge vital to being fully human and authentically loving oneself and others. https://juneedward.com/

SIMON T. BAILEY Hello, O’ Brilliant One. My name is Simon T. Bailey, World’s Leading Expert on Brilliance, and along with my team, we purposefully aspire to Ignite Your Innate BrillianceDNA™. Our foundation is built on my 35-year professional journey, including working as sales director of Disney Institute and five other hospitality companies. Over the past 20 years, our scrappy personal development practice has served 2,300 organizations within 54 countries. LinkedIn Learning hosts three of our courses that have reached 250,000 students in more than 100 countries. Individuals committed to next-level living have experienced our 10 published books, a viral video with 91M+ views, a Daily Spark Podcast, Spark You, and a robust community—Brilliant U and an inspiring blog that seeks to hug people with words. Above all, my team and I love God and our families and look forward to serving you. And that’s what resilience is.

Hour 1: John R. Miles is the dynamic force behind Passion Struck®, captivating millions with his globally-renowned podcast and national radio show, making a significant impact as a thought leader in the fields of behavior change, health and wellness, the science of personal mastery, and self-leadership. His journey, from the U.S. Navy to senior executive roles in the Fortune 50, grounds his insights in real-world experience. He’s not just a voice on leadership and personal growth; he’s lived it, making his guidance and storytelling resonate authentically with his audience. https://johnrmiles.com/ Hour 2 Bassist, Producer and Motivator Michel "Momo" Laredo. https://www.musicvox.com/ https://www.facebook.com/momo.szone/?locale=ky_KG

Dan Flanigan is a novelist, playwright, poet, and practicing lawyer. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Rice University and J.D. from the University of Houston. He taught Jurisprudence at the University of Houston and American Legal History at the University of Virginia. His first published book was his Ph.D. dissertation, The Criminal Law of Slavery and Freedom, 1800-1868. He moved on from academia to serve the civil rights cause as a school desegregation lawyer, followed by a long career as a finance attorney in private law practice. He became a name partner in the Polsinelli law firm in Kansas City, created its Financial Services practice, chaired its Real Estate & Financial Services Department for two decades, and established the firm’s New York City office and served as its managing partner until October 2022. His legal bio may be viewed at https://www.polsinelli.com/professionals/dflanigan. Taking a break from the law practice for two years, he and his wife, Candy, founded Sierra Tucson, a prominent alcohol and drug treatment center located in Tucson, Arizona. https://danflaniganbooks.com/

Karen Bella, is a NYC & Long Island-based performing and recording artist, who crosses genres in her songwriting, while having a strong foundation in the "classics." Her hard work, beautiful voice, and experience with live performances, all attribute to turning all eyes and ears in the room to her when she's on stage. Bella began studying music performance and acting in elementary school. She started booking recording sessions by 9 years old and was writing songs at age 12. After college, she pursued music full-time, releasing her first album, Ordinary Girl in 2013, Karen Bella, self-titled EP (produced by Josh Dion) in 2020, and the single, "Rise Up," (produced by Dion) in 2023, which currently has over 55.7k streams on Spotify. She continues to perform throughout the tri-state area playing such notable venues as the Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, Great South Bay Music Festival and the Philadelphia Music Festival, Spotlight at The Paramount (opening for Hannah Wicklund) and is currently working on the follow up releases for 2024. In October 2023, Karen had a show-stopping performance at The Bitter End in NYC, with musicians, David Cook, Josh Dion, Brian Killeen, and Teddy Kumpel. https://www.karenbella.com/

Evan Jaqua is gravely concerned about the direction of our country. The threats to our democracy, our freedom, our prosperity, and our future are complex, and confronting them requires an aggressive multifaceted approach. With democracy in retreat worldwide there is no time to waste: this is a pivotal point in history in which the future of our country—and by extension the world—is at stake. I have outlined a number of ideas to implement urgently needed change at www.solutionsparty.org.

Published Author, Motivational Speaker, Radio Show and Podcast host. Stephanie Mearse has worked with Desert Capital Management Group as a Vice President since 2014. Stephanie has a BA in Business Management and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has been a professional in Marketing for over 20 years. From 2014-2020, she received the company's Top Performer Award for her commitment to excellence and outstanding performance. As a published author of "Women of Perfection; Perfectly Imperfect" she talks about how in today's society women are expected to be perfect with Pinterest and social media, but the reality is we are killing ourselves with the need of obtaining this perfection. In the book it speaks to what is the cause of this need for perfection and how can we overcome these boundaries and fears to become who we dream to be. She has published 4 books in the last year. The first was “Women of Perfection Perfectly Imperfect”, the second is the “Journaling Experience”, the third was “Empower Women of Empower Hour” and the fourth is “The dark secrets of 365 days”. As a Speaker, she speaks to women and men about breaking out of these fears and boundaries and achieve goals. In the last year, she has spoken at 30 summits and 75 podcasts around the world. Stephanie had a radio talk show on Sacramento's Money 105.5 as well as a podcast "Empower Hour" on Spotify. Stephanie is CEO of Empower Hour (Women's Networking Group) and helps women and children off of the streets. She is the President of a nonprofit The Butterfly Element that helps homeless women and children, as well as, free coaching for grieving, business, children, youth and confidence. https://stephaniemearse.com/book Jocob Katel is a comedy historian/author https://stephaniemearse.com/book

Scott Zank Comedian from Muskegon, MI. recording an album on 4/27 What to Expect Scott Zank can do any style jokes you need, clean humor or down right raunchy. Scott's whit and sarcasm can get him through any event. Scott comes prepared to make you laugh. About Scott Zank was an awkward child who grew up in Muskegon, MI. At 17 he joined the carnival, and traveled for the better part of 8 years, after coming home he dabbled in the medical marijuana field. Then one day, he packed up and moved to Duluth, MN and took his first stage. Scott hit the road running right from the gate. Started comedy in Duluth, and soon was doing shows in Michigan, Tennessee, Florida and anywhere he could go in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Scott formed a comedy group, with a group of local comics, they called themselves 'High Bridge Comedy'. Scott Zank has jokes for every crowd and the energy to keep the show rocking! https://www.gigsalad.com/scott_zank_duluth https://www.facebook.com/getzanked/