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Sankara Saranam is the author of the brilliant & bold new book “God Without Religion” … also known as “GWR”! Gotta love it! Sankara is also the head of the impressive Pranayama Institute. The Pranayama Institute is a non-sectarian, non-profit educational public charity, dedicated to promoting the teachings of Sankara Saranam. And, get this, for the last six years, Shankar’s been developing a self-sustainable community to serve as a physical space where the principles of GWR can be taught! It’s aptly called The Whirlwind Community!
And it’s located in beautiful Columbus, New Mexico. For those interested in delving into the rich spiritual philosophy behind pranayama, and engaging a revolutionary approach to the ancient science of self-mastery, the best place to begin is in picking up a copy of God Without Religion!
So… to order God Without Religion, to find out more about The Pranayama Institute & The Whirlwind Community, or simply to make a donation to this fine cause:
please visit www.GodWithoutReligion.com
Jeff Smith is a Marketer, Entrepreneur, Artist & really great guy too! He’s head of NEO Ventures LLC… he’s also a talented Musician. And if that’s not enough… he’s also an SEO Expert! Search Engine Optimization – Gotta love Mix – Jeff is a Renaissance Man! And we all know that SEO Experts are in high demand in today’s Digital Media world. And you know what… so
are passion & dedication! The big news is that Jeff is also a proud member of The Global Information Network! I want you to jot that one down everybody – The Global Information Network combines everything we’ve been talking about so far – high level Business, done High-Tech and done with Artistry! A sense of Human Purpose while serving a passion to succeed! Jeff radically improved his own life through GIN – And thru the Your Wish Is Your Command Audio Training, Jeff went from being a flat broke, stagnant construction worker… to a wealthy, self employed entrepreneur.
He’s now successfully involved in music, his own internet marketing company and is a speaker, marketer & consultant for the Global Information Network too. This could be YOU! He’s maximizing his own human energy through GIN & its flagship training: Your Wish Is Your Command, and he’d like to help YOU do the same thing.
So give him a call: 800-335-1166 or visit Jeff at his website:www.JeffSmithLive.com
Find out the Real Truth in Life, everybody… that Your Wish Is Your Command!
Paul Lachance is founder & president of Smartware Group. And I’ll tell ya, you will be impressed with what Smartware Group can do for you!
WHETHER YOU’RE REPAIRING A FIVE HUNDRED-LITER MIXING TANK, IN A FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY, OR CHANGING THE BATTERIES, OF TV REMOTE CONTROLS, IN A ONE HUNDRED-ROOM HOTEL – MAINTAINING YOUR ORGANIZATION’S ASSETS AND EQUIPMENT IS A RESOURCE-INTENSIVE JOB. WHY ADD COMPLICATION TO YOUR DAY BY USING PAPER NOTEBOOKS OR MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE THAT YOU NEED A PhD TO OPERATE, IN ORDER TO TRACK REPAIRS, SCHEDULE WORK ORDERS, AND KEEP STOCK OF SPARE PARTS? THE ANSWER IS YOU SHOULDN’T, AND YOU CERTAINLY DON’T HAVE TO.
BILL PERRY ~ CEO of Sound Cure ~ Helping in the fight against Tinnitus. Bill Perry is CEO of Sound Cure. And Sound Cure is one of the great organizations helping in the fight against the debilitating Ear condition called Tinnitus. Tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears” is debilitating for millions of Americans. Sound therapy is effective for many tinnitus sufferers, and Sound Cure Serenade is a new, unique type of sound therapy delivered through a handheld device and earphones.Serenade includes soft treatment sounds known as S-Tones, which are only available on the Serenade device. Serenade is available nationwide from audiologists and VA facilities.Interested patients should see Sound Cure.com for more information and to find a nearby provider.And make a note of this – The “Sound Cure Story” is a 2 minute video that can be found on YouTube: Just do a YouTube Search for “Sound Cure Serenade”, and access the Video titled: Sound Cure Serenade Tinnitus Treatment System!
Tina Konkin is a dynamic Relationship Expert & Founding Director of The Relationship BootCamp & Couples Retreat.
Tina & her husband Ron are the Founders of Relationship Help Centers – recommended by churches, counselors, organizations & by Dr. Phil, himself. Gotta love it! Relationship Help Centers offers the renown Relationship BootCamp and Exclusive Couples Retreat! I’ll tell ya, providing tools to Live Above the Line. This Life changing experience combines months worth of counseling in one weekend. And get this – it comes with a 100% money back personal satisfaction guarantee! No counselor or attorney even promises that! Ron & Tina Konkin will also be hosting The Relationship In “Reality” Panel at The California Women’s Conference. SPEAKERS FOR THE PANEL include such stars as: Dr John Gray, author of the book phenominon “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”. John has been a guest on “People of Distinction” several times. Also Shannon Tweed Simmons, Canadian actress wife of KISS bass player Gene Simmons – & a star of the A&E Series “Family Jewels”. You’re gonna love this Panel!
The California Women’s Conference is SEPTEMBER 23rd & 24th at The LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER. So get down there! And don’t forget, The Relationship BootCamp is giving away 5 Boot Camps! – The perfect place to identify & address marriage & relationship issues.
It’s all happening at: www.RelationshipHelpCenters.com
You can even call this number: 949-510-1075
Jennifer Born is the Director of Public Affairs of The American Tinnitus Association & the Editor of their magazine, Tinnitus Today.I was introduced to Jennifer by Allen Rohe, another great guest on “People of Distinction”. Allen is Doctor of Audiology at Tri-City Audiology in Phoenix, Arizona. Tinnitus is the perception of sound where no external source exists. Those who are affected describe tinnitus as a “ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing,” perceived in one or both ears. 50 million people in the US experience tinnitus. 16 million have sought medical attention & 2-3 million are completely disabled from their tinnitus! For over 40 years the American Tinnitus Association has been helping patients understand and manage the “ringing in their ears.” While there is currently no cure for tinnitus, there are treatments that can help and the American Tinnitus Association is paving the way to a cure through scientific research.If you or a loved one has tinnitus, contact the American Tinnitus Association online at www.ata.org – together we will find a cure.
Dr. Edward “Bruce” Bynum is author of the great, new book “Dark Light Consciousness”!
In his fascinating and brilliant book, “Dark Light Consciousness”, Dr. Edward “Bruce” Bynum is finally putting a scientific finger on what mystic traditions have been saying for eons – that our brains have the potential to connect to higher realms, and these higher realms will ultimately move us towards more complete and authentic ways of being.
“Dark Light Consciousness” is a very powerful and important work especially given all the instability and fear that attempts to permeate our environment and our minds. Dr. Bynum is using science to illuminate mystic traditions in order to show us how to be mentally and spiritually exceptional.
To order “Dark Light Consciousness” directly from the publisher at INNER TRADITIONS & Bear Company in Vermont, call: 802-767-3174 EXT 108.
Or if you prefer, order at their website: www.InnerTraditions.com
Or you can go directly on line from Amazon books at: www.Amazon.com
Chris Vaglio – Co-founder & Creative Director of Grey Sky Films. You’ll find them on the Web at: greyskyfilms.com Grey Sky Films is a Video Marketing Agency located in Rockaway, NJ. They specialize in creating branded video content for company websites and social media marketing. They help businesses build brand awareness through the use of video, so they can connect with their fans, clients, and potential clients on a much deeper level, and have fun doing it, too! Chris & his partner, , both come from musical backgrounds so the understand high level artistry. Their creative approach to their work has made them a favorite with Business Leaders too. Looking for a fresh, new way to make your business visable to a ready,receptive market? Don’t wait – Choose Grey Sky Films today!
Visit them at: greyskyfilms.com Or give them a call at: 973-625-6911
Larry Silverman is Chairman & Chief Scientist of GridPlex Networks. GridPlex Networks is the world’s most innovative provider of embedded automation software and web-based applications for energy efficiency and sustainability. The company’s software has been proven to reduce electricity use by 15% to 25% or more in a wide range of government, military and commercial applications, including public and private infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, parking facilities and building facades. GridPlex artificial-intelligence-based software makes any product or system “EnergySmart Inside”. GridPlex has partnered with Zumo Energy, a leading US developer of advanced-technology LED lighting equipment. Together they embed the GridPlex “EnergySmart Inside” software into a series of “Infrastructure Grade” lighting systems. They’re designed for high-output, critical-area lighting applications. The Zumo Energy equipment, in combination with GridPlex embedded software can reduce the total energy consumed for lighting in Infrastructure by as much as 70%. It also extends the maintenance-freeoperating life of the equipment to ten years and beyond! Compelling returns-on-investment, along with significant consequent cuts in carbon emissions will result too!
GridPlex and Zumo are revolutionizing the concepts of Intelligent Lighting and Sustainable Energy Efficiency – providing integrated solutions that can save our nation and its citizens billions in electricity cost, create thousands of “clean-tech jobs” throughout the country, while also reducing US carbon emissions and helping the environment for future generations to come.
Parker Space is the owner of Space Farms Zoo & Museum in New Jersey. Space Farms Zoo & Museum is a wonderful way for you and your entire family to come alive with nature and history.
Explore the wild side of Space Farms Zoo and Museum, I’ll tell ya, you’re going to love it! Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages. For instance, where else can you step back in time & head for the wilderness all in one day? More than 100 beautiful acres of peaceful countryside offer plenty of room to picnic and play. As families roam the zoo and browse through the museums, an atmosphere of fun and adventure creates a memorable experience for everyone.
It’s time to fall into the world of romance in author Virginia Nosky’s love stories. In her amazing book “Blue Turquoise, White Shell” – Lily Cabot and Nicholas Nak-eye are distantly related… How can this be?—A Navajo and a white Bostonian doctor? Will they find an answer in an 1853 bible? In the exciting “The Fall From Paradise Valley”, privileged women without enough to do, fall into the arms of handsome scoundrels. A chase for a killer through the terrifying cliffs of the Grand Canyon will make you dizzy… See the trailer on YouTube under Virginia Nosky.
A French ballerina and an American bullfighter find there are no promises life will let you alone—”Ring of Fire” isn’t only the bull ring… it’s in their minds. In “Chance Encounters” a governor hires his opponent’s niece… and she’s not happy about it…. for awhile. Can political adversaries get together? “Kachina” sees a divorced couple fall in love again… while they chase Indian artifacts, and intercept a world-wide ring of unscrupulous collectors. These are some of the thrilling novels to send you asking for more from author Virginia Nosky.
So follow up, people – Go to Amazon; Barnes & Noble; champagne books.com / store; www.virginianosky.com… And ask for them in libraries too. Virginia Nosky’s books are available in all downloadable formats.
Allen Rohe is a Doctor of Audiology at Tri-City Audiology in Phoenix, Arizona. Tri-City Audiology specializes in providing professional hearing evaluations, instrument fittings, and adjustments. They also specialize in evaluating patients for tinnitus, utilizing the widely respected Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) management techniques and counseling. Tinnitus is the perception of sound where no external source exists. Those who are affected describe tinnitus as a “ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing,” perceived in one or both ears. Allen actively support the American Tinnitus Association and serve on the committee responsible for organizing and hosting Arizona’s annual walk to raise money towards finding a cure. 50 million people in the US experience tinnitus. 16 million have sought medical attention & 2-3 million are completely disabled from their tinnitus! What are the options here? What are the cures? Are you yourself, at risk?
Every so often a book comes along that defies easy categorization. Dan Rhema’s new ebook, I Close My Eyes to See, is one of those books. Part travelogue, part art book, part mystical dream journal, part memoir—it’s a book that will take you on an journey that you won’t soon forget.
And that journey began the day that Dan Rhema arrived at a small hospital suffering from three strains of Dengue Fever which he had contracted while working in Mexico. The fever had morphed into the deadly combination of meningoencephalitis—both his brain and his spinal fluid were infected. His brain was on fire. That evening, as the doctors fought to save his life, Dan left his body and began an unexpected journey to the other side.
Mike Shapiro is CEO and Publisher of TheAlternativePress.com -TheAlternativePress.com focuses on News where it begins… on theLocal level. And I’ll tell ya, there are great things going on everyday!
Mike is a graduate of one of the world’s most prestigious law schools, Stanford Law School! He’s also a graduate of Rutgers University. Mike resides in New Jersey and serves as President of the Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights. He also serves on many of the local Chambers of Commerce, and volunteers as a member of The Summit Area YMCA’s Advancement Committee. Mike is helped out by his dynamic & talented Managing Editor & Reporter, Jennifer Jean Miller. Jennifer is also a Photographer, Columnist, & Marketing Consultant. Together they make the News a creative, thoughtful and entertaining experience for New Jersey, the Country, & all around the world! You’re looking for a bright alternative to the “same old, same old” in the News?… TheAlternativePress.com is your answer. And it’s as simple as a Link away… TheAlternativePress.com
Rich Zuccaro is the Power Factor Program Manager for Staco Energy Products. Staco is a manufacturer of power quality products including capacitor and harmonic filter banks. For more than 75 years, customers worldwide have relied on Staco as their dependable source for standard and tailored solutions to a wide range of electrical power needs. They take great pride in providing their knowledge and expertise to all their valued customers, existing or new. Rich has spent over 30 years, mostly in the capacitor industry, holding leadership positions in Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing with Con Edison, GE, Gentec, & Northeast Power Systems as well. Rich has a BSEE from Manhattan College, and an MBA from Rutgers University.
The dynamic and super-busy Sandy Mitchell talks about The Spirit of the Arts Foundation!
Sandy represents 3 great businesses and she’s here to talk about them all! The Spirit of the Arts Foundation is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization whose mission is to support the arts and humanities. We love that www.SOTAFoundation.org And Vendor Finders too! They plan and organize events, fairs, fests and parties. If you are an organization that needs help in planning a fundraiser or large event, then choose Vendor Finders to be your partner! www.Vendor-Finders.com
Sandy is also involved with Plenary Technology – where they manage your technology… so you can manage your business!
Jim Hurd is a consultant and co-founder to breakthrough start-up companies. He also advises leading corporations that joint venture, license and buy disruptive start-ups. Jim grew up in Washington, DC, where his father worked for the US. State Department. He graduated from George Washington University.
Brent F. Burton is President of The African American Firefighter Museum
Their mission is to collect, conserve and share the heritage of our pioneering African Americans in the fire service.The AAFFM opened it’s doors as a Museum on December 13, 1997. Today the AAFFM stands as the first and so far the only free standing African American Firefighter Museum in the US.The Museum is open to the public, and is strictly volunteer and donation driven. It is available for use by organizations and individuals to host events such as; meetings, luncheons, dinners, banquets, book signings, jazz festivals, and receptions.Brent F. Burton is President of The African American Firefighter Museum The history of the Los Angeles African American Firefighters has been captured on a two part DVD entitled “Engine Company X”. It is available at the Museum.
SAMUEL K BURLUM – CEO, Extreme Energy Solutions / VP, Smart Air Fuel Saver Samuel K. Burlum – CEO & President of Extreme Energy Solutions. He’s the CEO & President of Extreme Energy Solutions. Samuel has worked with the New York City Taxi and Limo Commission in approving the SMART Emissions Reducer for use on all vehicles under their regulation.
John Register, the All-American Runner who had the courage to carry on… even after Leg Amputation!
Since childhood, athletics have been John Register’s passion. While attending the University of Arkansas he became a three-time-All-American. In 1988 John qualified for the Olympic trials in the 110 meter hurdles; he qualified again in the 400 meter hurdles.
Peter Rivera – lead vocalist and drummer for the Motown band Rare Earth! Although not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members. (The Rustix were signed before them and were an all white act, but did not have any hits.)]Rare Earth had a number of Top 40 hits in the 1970-1971 period, including covers of The Temptations’ “(I Know) I’m Losing You” written by Cornelius Grant – 6th Temptation and “Get Ready”. The cover of “Get Ready” was their biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, a more successful performance than the original. This disc
sold over one million copies and received a Gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] Other hits in 1971 were “I Just Want to Celebrate”, which peaked at #7 on the pop charts, and “Hey, Big Brother”, which peaked at #19.
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team that beat the odds to win the gold medal in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. Following the team’s triumph, Eruzione went on to broadcast for network television. He broadcast Olympic commentary from Sarajevo, Los Angeles, and Calgary for ABC, and from Albertville and Lillehammer for CBS. In preparation for the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, Eruzione joined the Olympic Hockey Tour to promote the American team. His role in this memorable moment in history and the lessons taken from it make him a respected and irreplaceable sports speaker for any event. A gifted orator, Olympian Mike Eruzione is an icon of his 1980 storybook team and an inspiration in the face of even the most seemingly insurmountable of odds. A speaker that sets audiences at ease with his friendliness, outgoing nature, and quick smile, he is an all-time favorite for all the right reasons. Eruzione and his team’s storybook Olympic tale is the subject of the Disney film Miracle starring Kurt Russell as legendary Head Coach Herb Brooks and Patrick O’Brien Demsey as Eruzione.
Dyan Cannon was married to the legendary Cary Grant … Dyan’s book is called “Dear Cary”! Dyan is a great actress & Director as well. Dyan played Alice in the film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. She received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her performance. She starred in The Anderson Tapes (with Sean Connery), The Burglars, and Such Good Friends, receiving a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for the last performance. Dyan has co-starred with Burt Reynolds and she was the first Oscar-nominated actress to be nominated in the Best Short Film, Live Action Category for Number One, a project which Dyan produced,
directed, wrote and edited. Wonderful stuff there! She appeared in Heaven Can Wait, and received another Oscar nomination
and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
KITTY CHAPPELL – Author of “I Can Forgive If I Want To”
In telling her story to women’s groups for 22 years, Kitty Chappell met countless women with stories like hers who were struggling with forgiveness.
“I Can Forgive If I Want To” is about overcoming … and not merely surviving. There are millions of survivors, but few overcomers.
Learn how Kitty can help you discover the secret potentials of you!
This is Al Cole introducing you to a wonderful show! You’re listening to your host, Liz Vagenas, Life Coach of Path Defined, where we specialize in helping you work through life and business transitions.
Whether you’re working through personal challenges, want to remove roadblocks that stand in the way of your success, are evaluating a job offer, trying to increase employee retention, or working though an acquisition,
We will work with you to create a roadmap that defines where you want to be, and develop an action plan to help you reach your goals, and Create … A Positive Path.
Patty Farmer, author of the book “The Persian Room” in the The Plaza Hotel in NYC – Vantage Press. Just a taste of the great stories Farmer collected once she got the celebrities talking.
Bobby Castanzo and Jim Saltouros. Bobby from Brooklyn, now living in LA. Featured actor in “Friends”! Jim, Chicago actor and comedian. They’re both Stars of the Chicago play “Only Kidding”. It’s getting great reviews! They’re making the talk circuit.
Tippi of course is the renown actress who lit up the screen in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movie, The Birds! Tippi went on to receive a Golden Globe Award for her perfomance in The Birds, and in 2003 Tippi received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Since 1983, a major part of Tippi’s efforts has gone into The Shambala Preserve, currently home to over 80 exotic felines rescued from abusive situations. Her Assistant is the amazing CHRIS GALLUCCI!
Janice Taylor of Fox News, is a 14-time Emmy Award winning News Anchor in LA!os Angeles. She is broadcast through KTTV- Fox 11. And now she is being honored again! The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced that Christine is to receive The Governor’s Award. The Governor’s Award is THE single most prestigious award at the News Emmys!
~Svetlana will GIVE AWAY a Hard Copy Book FREE To Every Person To Register!
~She will tell her INSPIRING SAGA of how she came to the US from Russia with just a dollar in her pocket and speaking no English…and through her HUNGER To SERVE And SUCCEED, Made Her REPUTATION And FORTUNE.
~Svetlana is from CBA SPEAKERS BUREAU (Over 25 years of professional experience in the meetings industry)
Dr. Justin Zivin is a leading expert and a professor of neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego. He’s a staff physician atbthe VA hospital and co-author of the just published book, “TPA for Stroke: The Story of a Controversial Drug”. Justin has served as an examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for the past 10 years. He’s also a consultant to numerous pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers. Justin is here to fill us in on the good news about stroke, medical break-through, and so much more!
Dr. David Borenstein is a practicing physician and Clinical Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Center. His wonderful book, “HEAL YOUR BACK”, is a medical classic, and the definitive book on eliminating back pain. Dr. Borenstein has concluded that MRI scans are not predictive of the development or duration of low back pain. Lots of us have gone through the MRI’s, and still come up dry, Dr. Borenstein will shed some light on why this might be.
Warren Farrell is a true communicator, a dedicated expositor of what he feels, thinks, and understands inside, from his research, life experiences, and intuitions. Warren writes about the sexes – “Why Men Are The Way They Are” / Women Can’t Hear What Men Don’t Say / The Myth of Male Power, The Liberated Man / Does – Feminism Discriminate Against Men? Warren has been interviewed by Oprah, Barbara Walters, Peter Jennings, CNN, Good Morning America, Larry King, 20/20, and all of the majors! Today, we’re going to give special attention to Warren’s book The Myth of Male Power Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap – and What Women Can Do About It.
Aros Crystos is a Walk-In: a galactic emissary and star being who came to this planet through a soul-exchange. An award-winning vocalist, author, soul coach, Aros spent many years interacting with wild dolphins in Hawaii where his galactic energy was activated. The unique energetic gift he received from these divine creatures uses his
beautiful voice to generate vibrational sound energy and sacred tones that propel the spirit toward awakening by activating DNA wormholes beyond time and space. In Ayro’s own very wise words “Where there is true love … shapes and forms disappear.”
Psychologist Dr. Craig Piso has a new book out, “Dream of Life…Live Your Dream”. His book deals with insightful concepts of Healthy Power & Healthy Synergy; related pathways to self-empowerment, especially for those who have been oppressed, victimized, or otherwise held back through “Unhealthy Power” and the bad fruit it tends to bear. Dr. Craig is wealth of knowledge in helping abused women & teens. Dr. Craig also understands resentment, and how it keeps us bound to the “Unhealthy Powers ” of the outside, instead of the “Healthy Power” of the inside.
Today, a dynamic group of stellar figures in the area of Men/ Women Relationships – one of our favorite topics here on “People of Distinction” with Al Cole. This special edition of “People of Distinction” features Dr. John Gray, Marci Shimoff, Dr. Warren Farrell and Billy Sunday Mars!
If we can weave the subject into one delightful and pinpoint meeting of minds, let’s call it “On The Nature of our Finest Relationships”. Each one of my Guests today has already been a special guest on my show, and has spoken eloquently on “relationships” from the standpoint of their outstanding creative accomplishments.
Dr. John Gray is the Author of the groundbreaking book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus”. The book that started off John on the path of becoming the leading relationship expert in the world and the best-selling relationship author of all time!
Marci Shimoff is a featured teacher in the international film and book sensation, The Secret. Marci’s books include six titles in the phenomenally successful “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul” series; also the huge bestsellers, “Happy for No Reason” and “Love for No Reason”!
Dr. Warren Farrell is a true communicator, a dedicated expositor of what he feels, thinks, and understands inside, from his research, life experiences, and intuitions. Warren writes about the sexes – “Why Men Are The Way They Are” / Women Can’t Hear What Men Don’t Say / The Myth of Male Power / The Liberated Man, and so much more! Warren has been interviewd by Oprah, Barbara Walters, Peter Jennings, CNN, Good Morning America, Larry King, 20/20, and scores of others!
Billy Sunday Mars is a guy who was orphaned as a teen, then dove into boxing, Eastern philosophy, and dance, into his search for love, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment. As an athlete, artist, and spiritual seeker, he became an erotic dancer and instructor in Japan and China, where he also studied martial arts and healing massage.
Dr. Robert Young and Shelley Young are Co-Founders of InnerLight, Inc. And we’re gonna find out more about this outstanding organization. Shelley has appeared on TV, and has been a keynote speaker at Tony Robbins’ Life Mastery Events. Dr. Robert Young and Shelley Young’s work provides the practical application of the alkalizing principles through empowering people to take their health into their own proactive hands. She’s also a Licensed Lymphatic Massage Therapist. Shelley has authored two recipe books: Back to the House of Health and Back to the House of Health 2. She also co-authored with her husband, Dr. Robert Young, four other books including the classic The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health.
Susie Iventosch wrote a book titled “Tax Bites & Tasty Morsels, Who’s Been Eating My Pie?” In Susie’s own words: “As a way to combine my favorite pastime–cooking, and my worst pet peeve—taxes, I decided to write a book about both. The result is a real cookbook, with a large helping of politics and a smorgasbord of tax trivia. Every recipe is accompanied by a “tax bite” an interesting tidbit about some of the wacky taxes we pay and the programs they fund. As you read about real recipes and “unreal” taxes, you might learn who’s been eating your pie, too!
Susan Heim is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms. Susan is also a longtime Editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Susan’s articles have appeared in many books, websites, and magazines, including Angels on Earth and Twins Magazine. Susan writes an online column for Mommies Magazine called “Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples” & a blog called “Susan Heim on Parenting” at susanheim.blogspot.com. She’s the founder of TwinsTalk, and is also the married mother of four sons, including, you got it – a set of twins!
Laura Fenamore is a gifted body image mastery mentor, celebrated lecturer, and beloved teacher of women worldwide. After battling with addiction, severe obesity and multiple eating disorders for most of her life, Laura released 100 pounds, 24 years ago, and has kept it off! This journey has led her to help women of all ages, lifestyles
and body types to live more joyous, balanced lives.
Laura is the CEO of Body Image Mastery and she’s authored several online books, including a 12-week course that guides woman out of the weight loss battle and into a life of health and self-love.
Laura’s new book is Weightless: A Body Image Revolution. Laura has also founded OnePinky.com, a global online community that extends support and friendship to women who wish to change the way they feel about themselves and their bodies.
Laura continues to work one-on-one with women through Body Image Mastery, and has a great private coaching practice. She lives a healthy, joyful life of faith and gratitude in Northern California!
If you wanna visit Laura, just go to: OnePinky.com
LeAnn Hilgers was once stricken with a devastating, unknown illness…she recovered to become a Tae Kwon Do champion and a national motivational speaker! LeAnn is now the innovative and inspiring talk show host of the very successful “The Dream Big Revolution!” Her show has been known to attract as much as 90 Million listeners!! LeAnn is also a writer and a very dynamic speaker. She has learned to tap into that “possibility reservoir” so deep within us, and to truly connect to that “reservoir spring” in everybody else! Al Cole brings LeAnn out beautifully on “People of Distinction”.
DEREMIAH *CPE won the “Acres of Diamonds” Award from Nightingale-Conant, and that placed him among such stellar speakers as Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Dennis Waitely, Jay Abraham and Stephen Covey! AL COLE is known for his outstanding CBS broadcasting, public speaking and singing appearances. Al’s CBS fans have invented their term of endearment to Al – they call themselves “AL COLE – HOLICS”! “Al Cole – holics” have inspired Al to write his book of love poetry, relationship advice and spirituality – “Romance for Women…and for All Mankind” (available on Kindle as “Al Cole Romance For Women”).
Gloria Ramirez is a great Spiritual Teacher! She’s a member of internationally renowned motivational speaker Les Brown’s Platinum Speakers Network & is a LifeSuccess Consultant with Bob Proctor of the famous book and movie, “The Secret.” Plus, this show creates the chemistry of Al Cole & Gloria Ramirez with inspiring & empowering messages to their December TeleSeminars – “Awaken Your Inner Love Energy” / Proven ways to attract Health, Wealth & Happiness in your life!
Today, the dynamic Gabrielle Bernstein!
***Gabby, as she’s know, is a #1 bestselling author of the book Add More ~ing to Your Life – A hip guide to happiness. She has been described as “a new role model” motivational speaker, and is expanding the lexicon for the next generation of spiritual seekers, her second book IS OURT, Spirit Junkie, A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles.
***In 2008, Gabby launched her great social networking site HerFuture.com. HerFuture’s growing community now exceeds 11,000 members. Gotta love it!
***Gabby has been featured in media outlets such as CBS, Fox & Friends, PBS , Oprah Radio, and The New York Times. Impressive stuff here!
***What more do you say, except, if you want to visit Gabby, just go to: gabbyb.tv
Randy Rudder is the author of the great Chicken Soup for the Soul / Country Music. Randy, along with Rosanne Cash, also edited The Country Music Reader 2007. Randy recently co-produced a documentary film on the 40th anniversary of The Farm, a hippie commune in Summertown, Tennessee. Plus, Randy just launched a really cool companion site to the Chicken Soup: Country Music site.
It’s www.countrysongdemos.com which makes available downloads of several of the original songwriter
demos mentioned in his book, including “I Fall to Pieces,” “The House That Built Me,” and many others.
Mikko Nissinen assumed the position of Artistic Director of Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet School in 2001. Born in Helsinki, Finland, Nissinen began his dance training at age ten with The Finnish National Ballet School, and launched his professional dance career at age 15 with The Finnish National Ballet. In 1978, he won First Prize at The National Ballet Competition in Kuopio, Finland. He continued his studies at The Kirov Ballet School. Nissinen went on to dance with Dutch National Ballet, Basel Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, where he held the position of principal dancer for ten years. During Nissinen’s performance career his vast repertoire ranged from classical to contemporary works. As a guest artist, he danced with many different
companies and partners and at numerous international galas.
Deidre Hall portrays “Dr. Marlena Evans” on NBC’s Days of our Lives, and has a new, best-selling cookbook out called “Deidre Hall’s Kitchen Closeup”. So if you believe in treating yourself well, being healthy and radiant…then this is the book for you!
Deidre has won three Soap Opera Digest Awards, an Outstanding Contribution by an Actress Award; has received an Award for Favorite Couple: of course, John and Marlena; and has been nominated for numerous Daytime Emmys!
Deidre is also a very compassionate woman—She’s a noted ambassador for Operation Smile, an organization that provides reconstructive surgery to children and young adults all over the world.
Deidre talks about it all—her career, her book, that wonderful, magnetic spark that has made so many of us Deidre Hall fans over the years!
You can visit Deidre at her Website — www.deidrehall.me
Larry Manetti is a stellar actor, best known to all of us for his starring role as Orville “Rick” Wright on the long-running CBS TV series Magnum P.I. Magnum P.I. which starred Tom Selleck as the title character. Larry also starred as Lt. Bobby Boyle, in Baa Baa Black Sheep, with Robert Conrad. Larry has a best-selling book out book about “Magnum P.I.” entitled “Aloha Magnum”. His book has stories about his good friends Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Michelle Pfeiffer! There’s a also a recipe section in the book. Larry is known for the great Italian dinners he cooks for his family and friends. Larry cooks up some great stories from “Aloha Magnum” in his interview with Al Cole!
Carol Channing is the beloved legend who starred roles in Hello Dolly and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She’s won 3 Tony Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination; starred with Ginger Rogers, Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore; was a guest on CBS’s “What’s My Line”; was Grandmama Addams’ voice in The Addams Family; and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. Carol also merited an honorary doctorate in 2004! Currently Dr. Carol Channing, along with her husband Harry Kullijian, is about getting important legislation bringing the Arts back into the public school system passed in the U.S. Senate…and interviewer Al Cole is all for it!
Satyen Raja is a black belt, entrepreneur, author, trainer, iconoclast, visionary, and life-architect! Now we love that right off the bat! Satyen circles the globe, offering experiential trainings from the martial arts – to the art of generating money – from creating passionate love – to obtaining a deeper satisfaction in life.
LeAnn Thieman is co-author of the New York Times best sellers Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul. Her inspiring messages have been featured in Newsweek Magazine’s “Voices of the Century” Issue, PAX TV’s “It’s A Miracle Show”, CNN, Fox-TV, BBC, and PBS. Negotiations are currently underway to produce her story as a Hollywood feature film! And get this – as a volunteer for Friends of Children of Vietnam in 1975, LeAnn worked together with President Gerald Ford to help escort 300 babies from Saigon to their adoptive homes in the USA! What a stellar and humanitarian achievement!
Gloria Ramirez is a great Spiritual Teacher! She’s a member of internationally renowned motivational speaker Les Brown’s Platinum Speakers Network & is a LifeSuccess Consultant with Bob Proctor of the famous book and movie, “The Secret.” Plus, this show creates the chemistry of Al Cole & Gloria Ramirez with inspiring & empowering messages to their September TeleSeminars – “Awaken Your Inner Love Energy” / Proven ways to attract Health, Wealth & Happiness in your life!
Christine Arylo is the popular author of Choosing ME before WE. Christine has been called the Queen of Self Love. Gotta love it! Her insights and daring take on love have been featured on TV and radio stations across the country. She’s also a favorite in the top spas and retreat centers in the world, and in colleges and corporations throughout America. Christine is the founder of Madly in Love with ME. She’s also the co-founder of Inner Mean Girl Reform School, a virtual school where women go to transform their self-sabotaging voices into self-empowering ones. Whoa there! And Al Cole is all for it!
Bill Kurtis is “the voice” of CBS TV! For years the outstanding anchor of CBS Morning News, then began a new phase of his career where he produced documentaries for the tv show The New Explorers. He continues to produce and host Investigative Reports, Cold Case Files, and more for The A&E Television Network. Bill has earned two Emmy Award nominations for Cold Case Files. He’s also host on the popular American Justice series, which looks at famous legal cases and their impact on the law. Reports such as these have contributed to numerous honors, including more than 20 Emmys!
Janet Attwood’s book “The Passion Test” is a New York Times Bestseller. As an expert on what it takes to live a passionate life, she has shared the stage with The Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Jack Canfield and Lisa Nichols.She was the marketing director for the third largest book buyer in the US, “Books Are Fun”. Janet also received the highest award for volunteer service in the US from the President! It’s called The President’s Volunteer Service Award. Janet received it for her ongoing work with homeless women and youth in detention centers.
Author Dr. John Gray’s groundbreaking book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” became the best-selling book of the 1990s! Since then John’s become the leading relationship expert in the world and the best-selling relationship author of all time. John’s books have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages. He’s appeared on
Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show & The View. He was the subject of a rare three-hour special, hosted by Barbara Walters, herself! Al Cole draws out John Gray masterfully in this one of a kind radio interview.
Mickey Thomas is a Rock Icon! From his early days with Elvin Bishop, he cranked out one of the greatest Rock vocals of them all – “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”! He was also a shining star as lead singer of one of the most successful Rock Bands in history, The Jefferson Starship! Mickey is known for these great hits – the #1 hit “JANE”, “WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK & ROLL”, the #1 hit “NOTHING’S GONNA STOP US NOW”, “SARA”, “FIND YOUR WAY BACK” and “NO WAY OUT”. As lead vocalist after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin, every Starship album released has gone Gold, Platinum or Multi-Platinum!
Buzzy Martin, best-selling author of “Don’t Shoot! I’m the Guitar Man”. His book comes complete with an impending Major Motion Picture inspired by it too! “Don’t Shoot! I’m the Guitar Man”, recounts the 3½ years he taught guitar-playing to inmates at San Quentin State Prison.
All the time he was acting as the guitar man at San Quentin, he met regularly with at-risk kids in Sonoma County . He taught them music too, and to believe that they’re worth something, and capable of achieving success in life. Buzzy achieved success when his book was published and promoted by Penguin Books! …Now it’s a bestseller!
Donzaleigh Abernathy is a successful actress who is also the daughter of American Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy! Dr. Abernathy created with his best friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a movement which changed the course of American History, folks! Donzaleigh looks back upon Dr. Martin Luther King, as “Uncle Martin”. And to honor her parents, and of course the gallant struggles of the Civil Rights movement too, Donzaleigh Abernathy has authored the New York Times best selling history book, “Partners To History, Martin Luther King, Ralph David Abernathy and the Civil Rights Movement”.
Her great new book is published by Random House/Crown.
Alison Arngrim is best known as one of television’s most memorable and chilling characters, the devious Nellie Oleson in one of history’s most beloved family TV series…Little House on the Prairie! Millions loved the sensitivity, the artistry and insight that Michael Landon brought to his charachters…and millions also marveled as they learned to love to hate that scheming, lying, manipulative, selfish brat named Nellie Oleson! Alison has a new best-selling book out, “CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated”. In her book she recounts her memorable behind-the-scenes stories from the “Little House” set. Alison bravely discloses what it was like to survive incest and abuse at home…and how becoming America’s #1 bitch, saved her life!
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Martha Reeves is a Pop & R&B marvel! Martha Reeves, as we all know, is the legendary MARTHA of one of the biggest singing groups ever–Martha & The Vandellas! Martha & The Vandellas recorded some of the greatest hits of the fabulous Motown era—”Dancing in the Street”, “Jimmy Mack”, “Nowhere to Run” and “Heatwave”! There was no groove like the Motown, Detroit groove. And in 1995, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In 1998, Martha performed as part of the halftime show of Super Bowl 32! In 2004, Martha released her first album in 24 years, “Home to You”, with recordings she had largely written and produced herself. She was also honored for her best-selling 1995 autobiography, aptly called “Dancing in the Street”.Martha has been named one of The “30 Greatest Lead Singers of All Time” … Has received The Dinah Washington Award, The Black Women in Publishing Legend Award, The Dick Clark’s Soul Award, and has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “Immortal” Artists.
Ken Corday is Executive Producer of NBC’s Days of our Lives! His production company Corday Productions also owns 1% of The Young and the Restless.Ken also composes the music for Days of our Lives! In fact, He won the Daytime Emmy Award for Music Direction and Composition For a Drama Series in 1990 and 1997, and was nominated in the same category in 2006 and 2007. He was nominated for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. He won the 2007 Film & TV Music Award for Best Score for a Television Daytime Drama for his work on the series.
Tippi Hedren is the renown actress who lit up the screen in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movie, The Birds! Tippi went on to receive a Golden Globe Award for her perfomance in The Birds, and in 2003 Tippi received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Since 1983, a major part of Tippi’s efforts has gone into The Shambala Preserve, currently
home to over 80 exotic felines rescued from abusive situations. Tippi co-authored and passed the “Captive Wildlife Safety Act” and is active with an extraordinary Bill currently before Congress: the “Federal Ban on Breeding Exotic Cats for Personal Possession Act”.
Charles Fox wrote the great romantic song “Killing Me Softly” recorded by Roberta Flack! This Emmy & Grammy winning composer has created many of the greatest theme songs in TV history including “Happy Days,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Love Boat,” “Love, American Style”, as well as “Monday Night Football” and “The Wide World of Sports. Charles is the only artist to have had 3 TV Songs in the top forty!Charles and Hal David, of the songwriting team Burt Bacharach & Hal David, have written the official Beverly Hills theme song, 90210 Beverly Hills.
Legendary comedian, George Wallace, is an amazing guy! He’s on Comedy Central list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time & was named the Best Male Standup Comedian by the American Comedy Awards. He was the best man at the wedding of Jerry Seinfeld, was a writer for The Redd Foxx Show, a regular on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, & joined the legendary Isaac Hayes on WRKS in New York. He starred in his own HBO special, has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show,Late Night with David Letterman, Seinfeld, The Rosie O’Donnell Show & has a running show at the Flamingo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas!
Marci Shimoffis a featured teacher in the international film and book sensation, The Secret. Marci’s newest book is “Love for No Reason” has topped the New York Times Bestseller list! Marci’s other books include the huge bestseller, “Happy for No Reason” and six titles in the phenomenally successful “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul” series. She’s sold more than 14 million books worldwide in 33 languages! They’ve topped all of the major bestseller lists, & have been on the New York Times Bestseller list for a total of 118 weeks! Marci is one of the biggest bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time!
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