October 25, 2011
Psychic-Medium, Silvia Rossi, has been sharing her gift professionally for the last 17 years. During those years she has taught classes, helping others understand their connection to the spirit world. She has appeared as a guest on the Sally Jesse Rafael Show had has been a guest and co-host on the Toginet radio show Creative Mojo with Mark Lipinski. She has worked with the police, helping them solve cold cases and murder cases. Silvia has had the difficult task and honor, of working with families and support groups of the victims of September 11th.
October 18, 2011
Sandy Fowler is a speaker, consultant, radio show host, wife and mother of two who specializes in helping women find the life they would love to live inside of the life they are living right now. Sandy believes every woman can enjoy her life right now, even as she shapes it into one she’s always dreamed of. Her passion is to teach and inspire women to take the reins, to take control of their days and their decisions in a way that reduces stress and brings out the best in them, their families and their lives. Her specialty work in Heart Filled Holidays teaches women how to ditch the stress while they create holidays they love, ones that warm their heart and feed their spirit.
Sharon Girodo, host of Mom Time TV
Mom Time TV is all about talk, stories, what worked, what didn’t. Knowing we’re not alone and accepting help from each other along the way. Taking refuge in the force rather than the farce. Living the life and loving it, because we’re not alone. The Mom Time TV radio show is comprised of all different moms with all different experiences sharing our stories, successes, failures and allowing the listener/participant to decide if it makes sense to them and what to pick up on versus what to leave behind. Because we’re all different…and our decisions are all based on our own facts. A lively, fun discussion of motherhood and making it as a mom.
October 11, 2011
Leah Jantzen is a Life and Business coach who works with highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals looking to make profound changes in their lives. She EMPOWERS her clients to reach new heights with their God given abilities and talents. Leah dramatically expands her clients’ vision of what’s possible. Her clients live bigger and experience higher levels of personal and professional success.
In 2008, Ally founded the widely popular OurMilkMoney.com, an online search directory that lists the products and services of self-employed parents in more than 80 cities across the nation. Through her own passion to create a society where parents are given an alternative to expensive daycares and long hours away from home, Ally has helped to inspire a movement that has parents everywhere realizing their power as consumers, and uniting together to rebuild a broken economy with home based businesses. Ally Loprete has been featured in nationally in Magazines such as Working Mother Magazine, in trades such as the Los Angeles Daily News and ABC TV’s Eye Witness News, and in a great deal of internet media including The Business Opportunities Weblog, Divine Caroline, Motherhood Incorporated, WorkItmom, Work at Home Success, and The Mommy Reporter, to name just a few.
Not So Soccer Mom Jill Hickey.
October 4, 2011
Patty Wyatt and Lisa JerniganSeptember 27, 2011
Tracy Springberry is Unitarian Universalist minister and serves the North Idaho Unitarian Universalists in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She has a Master of Divinity from Meadville Lombard Theological School, a Master of Arts in Writing from University of New Hampshire, and a BA from The Evergreen State College. She is the mother of three sons and a daughter and lives in Spokane, Washington with her partner.
The second edition of her book, Chaos, Wonder and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting: An Anthology was recently released from Skinner House Books. The collection, co-edited with Sarah Conover, features essays by outstanding writers such as Barbara Kingsolver, Barry Lopez, Anne Lamont and Jess Walters exploring ways parenting has pushed and pulled them to learn spiritual lessons.
September 20, 2011
Marilyn Schoeman is described as a visionary think tank – and sometimes called “Greenius.” Designated a “Champion of Creativity” by the American Creativity Association, her mission is to dramatically expand creativity – to super-charge professional success and personal fulfillment. Delighting audiences at a wide variety of conferences, business events, and educational summits, Marilyn has delivered presentations around the globe. Her clients include Helsinki University, IBM, Harborview Medical Center, Resources Development of Egypt, REI, DuPont, Industrial Research Institute, Boeing, ACED, SMPS, Young Presidents Association, Yan Shan University/Qinhuangdao, China, TI-IN TV Network, and state agencies in Iowa and Washington. She has served as an adjunct instructor at several universities.
In addition to presenting keynotes and seminars, Marilyn designed BOFF-O! ® (Brain On Fast Forward). This simple, yet profound, card game/ deck yields astonishing on-the-spot creativity breakthroughs for many of her clients. The mind-expanding and versatile tool elicits intuitive responses and deeper insights for new opportunities – products, services and systems. As a business consultant and creative strategist, Marilyn facilitates and generates breakthroughs – for products, marketing, operations and profitability. She also partners with organizations to implement the Green Light® system, dramatically improving employee satisfaction, corporate culture, and net gains. Often called the Queen of Green, Marilyn helps people gain GO-mentum. http://www.gogreenlightway.com/
September 13, 2011
Celebrity Cake Studio is a boutique cake shop that specializes in artistically designed wedding and occasion cakes. It is family owned and operated by Odette and David D’Aniello and Mary Ann and Lance Quitugua along with cousin Wallace Bolo, the “Baker Supreme.”
Odette and Mary Ann are third generation bakery owners who literally grew up in a bakery and often joke that instead of a silver spoon, they were born with a silver spatula in hand.
It is with this expertise and their love for the craft of cake decorating that Odette and Mary Ann opened their first retail bakery in 1999 in Lacey, Wa. In 2004, the family purchased The Cake Studio, Tacoma’s premier cake boutique. The two stores consolidated to become what is now Celebrity Cake Studio.
Retaining the best of both shops, Celebrity Cake Studio has customers raving about its delicious made-from-scratch products, attentive customer service and beautifully designed made-to-order cakes. It is now the most highly recommended cake shop in South Puget Sound and has recently been voted Best Cakes in Western Washington. http://www.celebritycakestudio.com/index.html
September 6, 2011
As an experienced Professional Organizer Karen Clifton is dedicated to working with people in UnStuffing their lives
Using compassion, humor and non-judgmental questions she assists clients to move out from under the clutter in their lives.
She believes that people’s excess stuff gets in the way of them living the life they really want.
By helping people get clear on how they want to be spending their time and assisting them in eliminating their clutter; we create space for them to enjoy the people and activities that are truly important to them.
Creating simple systems for the mechanics of daily makes it easier for clients to live the lives of connection they really want.
Giving them time and space to do the things they love with the people they care about.
Less stuff. More Possibilities.
For more information visit my web site: www.LifeUnstuffed.com
August 30, 2011
Michele Barak is a human development instructor and certified Council facilitator, utilizing the art of the Native American tradition of storytelling. She has studied personal effectiveness principles, human behavior and psychology for over ten years. Committed to being a life-long learner, she has traveled throughout the globe carrying her message of peace, love and unity to a diversely connected world. Currently she is working on her first book, Our Voice: Around the World in 90 Stories compiling stories from around the globe that showcase the unity of humanity. To submit a story or find out more, email ourvoicebook@gmail.com
Nina Weiss is a working mom who has been able to become a nationally recognized artist. She has been painting and drawing the landscape for over 25 years. She holds a BFA froom the Tyler School of Art and K-12 Education Certification from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. further study includes Graduate Study at University of Wisconsin, pre-college study at Rhode Island School of Design, and the Art Student League of New York. She is an instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, (where she is also an advisor in the Drawing Certification program), Columbia College Chicago and the Evanston Art Center. In addition to teaching workshops throughout the midwest, Nina travels to Europe every summer to conduct her European Landscape Workshops. Her work is held in private and corporate collections throughout the United States including United Airlines, Aetna Insurance, McDonalds, Eli Lilly, Avon, United States Customs and many more. In 2007 she was awarded an Artist’s Residency at the Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, IL, and in 2005, Artist in Residence at Acadia National Park in Maine. Her paintings and drawings can be seen in two Hollywood films: John Hughes’ “Just Visiting” and Harold Ramis’ “Ice Harvest.” You can view Nina’s work at www.ninaweiss.com.
August 23, 2011
“Kids are resilient.” “They’ll get over it.” We hear that all the time.
On Tuesday, August 23rd, Reverend Merilyn Davis, Kingdom Woman tells us why that is such a “cop-out”!
Recognized as one of the top, 101, best speakers coast-to-coast, Kingdom Woman brings substance, revelation and empowerment to her keynotes for men’s-, women’s-, and couples’ conferences, retreats, seminars, and events.
Her most recent book, When a Man of God Loves You! 72 Emotional Competencies You Have Every Right to Expect!, is on the way to becoming a best seller!
An inspirational empowerment speaker, bestselling author, ordained minister, and publicity and public relations strategist, everywhere Kingdom Woman’s voice is heard, somebody’s eyes are opened; somebody’s life is changed!
“Every day, we bring these little people into our adult worlds; and when they don’t cope well, we expect them to “get over it’; ‘bounce back’.
Listen to her interview on the, The Way of the Toddler, broadcast, with sisters, Leta and Lori Hamilton, and prepare to take copious notes, as Kingdom Woman shares with you her years of experiences working with military families, single-parent households, and children of divorce; and how you can bring value and be valuable to your child, before it’s too late!
Be sure to tune in, to learn how to give voice to your child’s – inner child!, and do NOT forget your pen!
August 16, 2011
Mary retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2000 after serving over thirty-two years as a technology professional. She has written articles for internet publication on EZINE, local newspapers and church newsletters. She has seven grandchildren from two sons. Mary became interested in journaling with the birth of her first grandchild. She currently has a journal for each one of her grandchildren that begins with the day they were born and has an entry every few months to let them know how their life is progressing. Her book Jesus My Son: Mary’s Journal of Jesus’ Early Life, Mary captures milestones to make Jesus come alive for the reader. In this journal, Mary helps the reader understand how Jesus may have lived those first thirty years with His earthly family.
Mary continues to work on the second and third book of the series.
About Sherlyn Pang Luedtke:
Sherlyn Pang Luedtke is a success coach for parents and the Founder of Present Parent Training, a cutting-edge parenting success training company for parents with children in early development. By harmoniously integrating personal growth and child development principles, Sherlyn teaches proven methods that will enable you to stay present and hopeful when confronted by any parenting challenge.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother of two, she is a successful entrepreneur, dynamic parent educator, and insightful empowerment coach. She is a member of the Ready for School Community Advisory Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District and works with other community and parent groups. Her work incorporates Non-violent Parenting and Success Principles, and is influenced by her study of T. Harv Eker, Julia Cameron, Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, Stephen Covey, Marshall Rosenberg, and many others. Her background in human resources and training allowed her to serve diverse audiences, winning her employer the Massachusetts Governor’s Award on Employment for People with Disabilities.
www.Twitter.com/PresentParent
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(818) 392-8712
August 9, 2011
Bio: “After the birth of her daughter and soon after death of her mother, Trinda began to ask such age-old questions as, “Who are we, where did we come from, and why are we here?” Along the way, she met world-renowned psychics, scientists, doctors, authors, artists, gifted laypeople, and spiritual seekers throughout America and around the world. Together they explored the purpose of life, promise of an afterlife, and our soulful connection to one another. She has been writing and speaking of her miraculous experiences ever since. Her first books, Pieces of the Puzzle, is a four volume nonfiction spiritual growth series that documents her own spiritual quest for the truths to our existence and evolves into an epic adventure for the soul.” Trinda LatherowSpeaker | Author | ConsultantWebsite: http://www.Trinda.netMeet and Make A Connection Blog: http://www.Trinda.net/blogKonscious Kids Korner: http://www.trinda.net/blog/konscious-kids-korner/
Jen is the author of ‘The Humanist Approach to Happiness: Practical Wisdom.’ She currently writes for several Humanist magazines and e-zines and is the Tampa Humanist and Freethought Examiner for Examiner.com. She also writes the Happiness through Humanism blog and podcast. She is one of the few people in America who was actually raised according to Humanist principles and has been called “one of the finest minds in Humanism” today.
August 2, 2011
Originally from Chicago, IL and currently a resident of Atlanta, GA, Tameka ‘L.A. Say’ Anderson, has always stood out above her peers in her academic endeavors. Graduating Cum Laude with her degree in Criminal Justice, she has experienced the professional office setting in more than one arena. She loves to learn but one thing she loves more than that is helping others learn. After being an office manager, she decided to empower others through the wealth of knowledge that she has to offer. She is one of the most highly productive, creatively innovative women in her field. She started L.A. Say Inc. a writing and interpersonal relations firm to further her passion for helping others become highly productive through words and relational skills. She is also President of God’s Angel for Single Parents (GASP) Ministries a nonprofit organization set out to empower other single parents. (www.lasayinc.com)
Songwriter, Singer, Producer, Sarah Nagourney is showing up everywhere these days, helping a growing number of prominent artists catch fire with her strikingly original compositions. Sarah has written songs with a veritable “who’s who” in the music industry including Chris Difford (Squeeze), Phil Thornally (The Cure), Billy Burnette and Steve Booker (Duffy, Natalie Imbruglia). Recent hits include a song on Wynonna Judd’s #1 critically-acclaimed, recent release “What The World Needs Now Is Love,” a song on the platinum Happy by Dutch pop sensation Sita [Jive] and the title track of the platinum “Startin’ Somethin’” by Australia’s POPstars Scandal’us [Mushroom]. Her latest release, Ordinary was the charting single for TV personality Wayne Brady’s debut album, “A Change Is Gonna Come” which has earned a Grammy® nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category. Her solo album Realm Of My Senses established Sarah as an emerging new talent on the international radar. Her ability to recast life’s seemingly ordinary details with insight and impact inspired Ad Lib magazine to comment: “She possesses the lyrical depth of Joni Mitchell.” Oxford educated, Sarah’s background heralds an inquisitive mind and a worldly point-of-view. With a rapidly growing catalog of hits heard around the world, and songs in TV and film, Sarah Nagourney is staking her claim in the songwriting firmament. (www.glassbeat.com)
July 19, 2011
Interview with Sarah Nicoli and Lisa Edwards, founders of the Dotmine Group.
Sarah and Lisa founded dotmine day planners a decade ago after leaving the corporate world to reclaim their lives. Moms to seven kids, wives to husbands with demanding careers, daughters to parents with escalating needs … Sarah and Lisa help moms live with grace. They’re “real” in ways we can admire — perfecting flopped bundt cakes by topping them with sunflowers; wishing boys wore capris so they won’t have to shop for new pants in September AND November; and putting friendship ahead of business … always.
July 12, 2011
Interview with Jenn Furr, President of PictureThatSound.
Furr founded PictureThatSound to fill an unmet need in the US memory-
keeping market. PictureThatSound is the first product to combine the
latest audio-recording technology within archival-quality paper. Each
simple paper design gives the memory keeper an inspirational starting
point to easily record sound, adhere photos, add embellishments, and
handwriting.
Furr describes being pregnant with her second child and wanting to
capture the ultrasound image with the heartbeat sound in her scrapbook
album. “There are so many sounds that we take for granted, that we
think we’ll always remember. Sometimes I close my eyes and picture a
sound in my head, like my toddler’s giggle, my grandmother singing, or
even my husband snoring. We provide a product that allows you to
capture a photo and an audio snapshot of that memory, all in one.”
Jennifer Furr, 40, resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband, Carl, and
two daughters, Logan and Addison. Tar Heel born and educated at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Furr held marketing-
communications positions at large corporations in the Triangle
including GlaxoSmithKline and Nortel Networks. PictureThatSound is
backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is funded
by First Citizens Bank.
Following that, we will be interviewing Leslie Irish Evans of Peeling Mom off the Ceiling who has just co-authored a book on entrepreneurial tips for mothers.
“Mommy Martyrs No More!” is the rallying cry Leslie Irish Evans shares to empower moms in the midst of the madness of modern motherhood to find peace, calm and purpose—no matter what. A modern-day Erma Bombeck who offers quick wit and powerful truth, Leslie’s popular workshops, keynote presentations, blog posts and articles touch hearts and shape formerly crazy lives for the better.
July 5, 2011
Interview with Extraordinary Mama co-Founder Tracy Crowley. Extraordinary Mama’s goal is to save you time and money! It is a community of professional parents who choose to make the most of our limited time with family and children by furnishing members with detailed weekly plans of local, fun, vetted and exceptional activities to take the effort out of trying to find something great to do with your family. They deliver these lists, one a week for the entire year, directly to member’s chosen email so they don’t have to search! (www.extraordinarymama.com)
Then we will explore small business membership and the brain with Lori Hamilton. She left a successful elementary teaching career to go into business for herself as a Brain Integration Technique Practitioner and owner of Ascending Energy, a whole body vibration workout center. Owning a small business and knowing about the brain has made for a unique perspective of the entrepreneurial spirit we are celebrating in July.
June 28, 2011
Founder, www.MotherhoodLater.com
Robin knows first hand the challenges of being a 35+ mom. At age 42. she became a mom, and it’s changed her life in ways she couldn’t have imagined. While in love with her son, child-rearing is no easy feat, and since she is one to look to share experiences, Motherhood Later…Than Sooner was born. Seeking support and camaraderie from peers can be both comforting and fun, and Robin is great at passing along resources as well. A work-at-home mom , Robin is the author of HOW TO MEET A MENSCH IN NEW YORK and HOW TO MARRY A MENSCH. Mensch is defined as a decent person. She also works as The Love Coach and offers socializing advice to singles (www.lovecoach.com). She has a background in public relations and a Masters in Marketing, and is the founder of the Independent Business Women’s Circle, a social networking group for enterprising women based in NY. Her work can be found at www.lovecoach.com. Robin is the founder of MotherhoodLater.com and runs the New York City & Long Island chapter of Motherhood Later…Join it at Meetup.com: New York City/Long Island
June 21, 2011
Kathleen Bunn is a busy single mom of four boys ages 10,8,6 and 4. For the last three years, she has been working from home as a freelance writer and have had many articles published online at websites such as Livestrong and eHow. Her blog www.lifewith4boys.com was created as a way to share information about the things she loves and enjoys, and as a resource for moms and families who are looking for reliable and family friendly products.
June 14, 2011
Gary Springfield is a Gifted Teacher, Intuitive and Visionary. He teaches how to create balance in our lives in these hectic times by showing us a simple way to ground and open ourselves to the Golden Healing Light. Gary has over 25 years of research into the higher consciousness and the perfecting of spiritual harmony. Through his reading of auras and through his workshops and lectures, he has proven the dedication of his healing and teaching ministry in assisting others on their personal journey towards enlightenment.
June 7, 2011
Dr. Doug Lehrer is a pioneer, researcher, developer, instructor, facilitator and natural health practitioner in energetic medicine for over 20 years.
Dr. Doug’s credentials include:
- Board Certified in Quantum Medicine by the American Naturopathic Medical Board (ANMB)
- Master Certified in Bio Energetic Medicine (B.E.S.T.) for over 20 years
- Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic since 1987, including Certifications in applied kinesiology, cranial-sacral/craniopathy, soft tissue rehabilitation and many other modalities over the years of his practice.
Though Dr. Lehrer has studied and mastered many techniques in healing, he is most commonly known as a unique, talented and gifted healer and facilitator of body-mind-soul consciousness by clients and colleagues who have worked with him.
These discoveries are now widely researched and proven by hundreds of scientists, researchers and doctors in the New Biology of epigenetics, quantum physics and bio energetic medicine pioneered by Dr. Bruce Lipton, Nobel Laureate Candice Pert, PhD, Larry Dossey, MD, Andrew Weil, MD, Deepak Chopra, MD, Caroline Myss, PhD, Nobel Prize winner San Gyet Gziorgi, MD, Dr. Paul Yanick Jr., ND, PhD, Dr. M.T. Morter Jr., DC and many more…http://askdrdougnow.com/category/wellness/
May 31, 2011
Therapist, Educator and Life Coach Diane Lang has dedicated her career to helping people turn their lives around and is now on a mission to help them develop a sustainable positive attitude that can actually turn one into an optimist, literally. A therapist and educator of Positive Psychology, she has seen that it can provide a strong foundation for finding great happiness and is gratified that it is becoming a mainstream method of treatment.
A parent herself, Lang has taught Positive Parenting to parents and written extensively on the benefits of using it with even the youngest children. She has also spoken or conducted seminars on postpartum depression, striving for balance versus having it all and practical tips on interviewing, networking and dressing for success and is the author of “Baby Steps: the Path from Motherhood to Career.”
A therapist at the Universal Institute in Livingston , NJ Lang counsels patients with traumatic brain injury and substance abuse. Her clinical experience includes treating patients with different forms of mental illness, physical and emotional abuse and relationship issues. Lang is also an Adjunct Professor in Psychology at Montclair State University and Centenary College ; her college work includes mentoring students for individual career counseling and personal issue advisement.
As an expert in her fields of therapy, Lang has been featured in the Daily Record and Cookie Magazine, seen on NJ 12 TV and the national television program “Fox & Friends”. She has also participated in a reality based Internet show, ourprisoner.com, hosted Generation X-tinet and appeared in various educational videos. In addition Lang writes a bi-weekly column “The Balancing Act” at www.thealternativepress.com and sharing her expertise on parenting and living a positive lifestyle on The WTBQ Expat Show.
Lang has an M.A. in Counseling and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the New York Institute of Technology. Please visit her website for more information: www.dlcounseling.com.
May 24, 2011
Seattle based Drawing Water brings a zany mix of comedy and drama in a unique musical variety show, custom-tailored for your event, and guaranteed to impact your audience!! Tracie and Cara, the talented duo of Drawing Water, present real life issues with both humor and poignancy as they provide an inspirational, uplifting ride~ moving audiences from laughing out loud to reaching for the tissues! In addition to performances, Drawing Water offers workshops, and provides speaker/performance combinations for retreats and conferences. Their passion also includes sharing God’s love with women in all circumstances- both in prisons and shelters in Drawing Water’s complimentary Tour of Hope, and with the new You Go Girl! inspirational events.
May 17, 2011
Tony Burroughs is an author, storyteller, and co-founder of The Intenders of the Highest Good, a grassroots community movement with Intenders Circles in countries all over the world. He was a gentleman farmer in Hawaii until 17 years ago when he and three friends created their first Intenders Circle.
Tony is the author of the popular daily email messages called The Bridge at www.intenders.org and has written seven books including The Intenders Handbook, The Highest Light Teachings, The Code: 10 Intentions for a Better World, Law of Agreement, 2 Adventure Novels, and he has produced three videos, entitled The Intention Process, On the Road with The Code, and Living by Manifesting. All of Tony’s works are available on this website. His latest endeavor is The Vision Alignment Project. He currently lives in his RV / Van, on the road, with his cat, Puddy. (bio copied from Tony’s website http://www.intenders.com/Tony.html )
May 10, 2011
Interview with Rachel Pappas about mental illness in the family. Both she and her daughter have bipolar personality disorder. It was when Pappas found out she had breast cancer that she began to do the work in earnest of mending her broken relationship with her teenage daughter. Her memoir Hopping Rollercoasters is a deeply moving story of how mental illness affects a family. Her daughter is now 21. There is so much forgiveness, love and honesty in this story that no one will leave untouched.
May 3, 2011
Sally Anderson lived through what must be every woman’s worst nightmare – and, as mothers, our worst fear for our daughters. At the age of 16, she was abducted and gang raped. She spent the next 20 years in a downward cycle of dysfunctional and destructive behavior before finally turning her life around. In her new book Freefall, she shares her very personal story of both tragedy and eventual transformation. Now, as a Leadership Coach and inspirational speaker, she travels the world teaching audiences and individuals how to raise their consciousness and transform. Her focus is on sustainable transformation: How can we make a change in our lives that is permanent? It is easy to attend a seminar and feel motivated for awhile to change, but at what point do we fall back on old patterns and beliefs? Next Tuesday, we will be interviewing Sally about her book, her story and all that she has learned along the way about making our dreams a reality. It is real privilege to be speaking to Sally on the eve of her book’s U.S. publication. She will be speaking to us from her home in Australia, where she is a household name and the subject of that country’s version of “60 Minutes” highest ever rating.
April 26, 2011
Kathleen Krantz, MS has studied directly with Vianna Stibal, founder of Theta Healing and is a Certified Theta Healing Teacher. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher and Master of Rapid Eye Technology and is certified to perform The Reconnection by Eric Pearl. She has studied Matrix Energetics with Richard Bartlett, John Upledger’s Advanced CranioSacral Therapy, Dr. John Veltheim’s Body Talk, Healing with Forgiveness/Ho’oponono with Dr. Len author of Zero Limits, Healer/Teacher training in Soul Mind Body Medicine with Dr. Sha and is currently studying TaeKwonDo with Great Grand Master James Lee. Kathleen has received training to be a Oneness Blessing Giver and to give the 9 Great Rights of Enlightenment: Munay-Ki. She specializes in clearing negative interference patterns on property and people, and empowering others by assisting them in remembering who they truly are.
April 19, 2011
Widowed in her 40′s, Laura Magpali began a personal healing quest. She is a Reiki master teacher, licensed massage therapist, advanced certified Bowenwork practitioner, CranioSacral therapist and reflexologist. She has also studied Peruvian Shamanism. Bowenwork is a form of body work consisting of gentle rolling maneuvers at specific points over muscle or connective tissue. She has helped many women unblock years of stored trauma and release it to enjoy newfound health and vitality. We will be talking to Laura about how our bodies can be free of repressed tensions to open our lives up to new possibilities. More information about Laura can be found at www.lauramagpali.com.
April 12, 2011
Barbara Schmitz-Orendi studied at the “Schule fuer Auraarbeit” (School for Aura work), in Bonn and Flensburg, Germany. She is an expert on the aura (or biofield) layers, the chakras, the energy centers of the body, and how to recharge and balance them including gemstone therapy, tree leaf therapy (Enertree®), and aromatherapy. At OpenButton she offers holistic life coaching, intuitive counseling and informational medicine. Find out more at www.openbutton.com.
April 5, 2011
Erik Laurentz is the great-grandson of the talented Spiritualist Minister & psychic, Gertrude Beech. As a life-long spiritual seeker, Erik has studied and worked with many subtle energy techniques including Kundalini yoga, Tae Kwon Do, & energy healing. A certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner & Hypnotherapist, Erik is a Gaia Energy Healer, Ordained Minister & Usui Reiki Master. As a part of his healership training, Erik completed extensive studies based on earth energy healing and also Usui Reiki healing. Erik has also completed advanced-level training as a Somatic Experiencing (SE) Practitioner, a modality for gently releasing trauma from the body. Erik’s undergraduate studies were in education and philosophy. Erik worked as a police officer for many years, rising to the level of detective. A Vietnam era veteran, Erik later returned to school, completing his doctorate in law. He has worked as both prosecutor and defense attorney. His love for teaching brought him to the role of instructor, most recently as the department chair for the Administration of Justice program at a local community college.
An educator for many years, Erik combines his passion for energy healing with his passion for teaching in his role as co-director of Dynamic Duality’s Personal Growth & Spiritual Healership Training program. www.dynamicduality.com
March 29, 2011
Our guest is Lori Aletha, Director of the NW Center of Enlightenment. She is an Intuitive Counselor, Tarot Reader, Teacher and Minister. She specializes in Past-Life Regression Therapy and working with a person’s Inner Child to help heal old wounds and behaviors that no longer support them in their life today. She also worked at the Seattle Crisis Center. Lori has been involved in Metaphysical studies for 40 years. She has been on both Radio and TV several times. Lori has a private practice in Kent and she is the producer of the NW Psychic and Alternative Health Fairs. Family has always been important to Lori. As a Mother of 4 children, a job and helping to raise 3 step-children her early life was very busy with family and still is. She now has 12 Grandchildren and recently her 15th Great-Grandchild was born. Regression Therapy is a gentle method for changing old tapes and patterns that keep us from being all that we can be. The Guides have said, when a problem is brought to a higher level of understanding, then the negative Karma that is connected to it, is released. We also, can be more empowered as we receive the gifts of positive Karma as well. Working with your Inner Child is a way to heal old wounds and automatic responses that no longer serve you. Even if you were fortunate enough to have good parenting you may not have received everything you needed for living a happy adult life. Her website is www.lorialetha.com
March 22, 2011
Shajen Joy Aziz has a master’s degree in education from Norwich University and is completing her PhD in human development and organizational systems. Her passion is improving the lives of children through the education of parents, adults, educators, and communities. In pursuit of this she has used her twenty years of experience in various aspects of education to help create her family company, Equilibrium Entertainment. As Executive Producer and director of operations for Equilibrium Entertainment, Shajen strongly believes in using all forms of media to advance our highest ideals and create a sanctuary for the creative mind. Shajen lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Together with her brother, award-winning film maker Demian Lichtenstein, she has made the film (and co-authored the accompanying book) Discover the Gift. This film explores the innate gifts within us all and offers profound insights from spiritual teachers, authors, artists and icons about how we can each tap into what is always already there. Using their own personal narrative, Lichtenstein and Aziz share their journey to reconcilliation and fulfillment. It is a moving, transformative, story that will leave you grabbing for the nearest tissue. It is the rare sort of film that leaves you a different person than the one who first sat down to watch it. In making this film and sharing her very personal story, Aziz has given us a great gift. It is a remarkable honor to have her as a guest on “The Way of the Toddler Hour.”
To learn more about the film and book, visit www.discoverthegift.com.
This week’s Truly Amazing Woman is Teresa Springer-Grounds. Mother of 4 and self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” Teresa has been an owner for over 7 years of a successful Smoothie and Supplements store called Emerald City Smoothie in Downtown Seattle.
She is also the founder/Executive Director of The Trinity Group, a Credit and Debt Management Company that assists individuals, families and businesses on becoming educated on their credit do’s and dont’s, teach them how to take control of their expenses and then designing an effective budgeting plan to keep their dreams a reality. The Trinity Group has also expanded into the nonprofit sector and is providing needs within the community with Gift In Kind donations for ALL who are in need.
In September of 2008 she established a multi media company called ‘Seeds of Love Productions‘. Seeds of Love Productions records audiobooks and other multi-media projects for clients.
She is also the founder of the very popular Give2Get Networking events, which are pay it forward style business gatherings where business owners bring their challenges and other participants offer their services, support and expertise right then and there. The growing popularity of the Give2Get Networking has set the stage for Give2Get Networking groups to start across the country and not just Seattle.
Teresa says this about herself, “The first thing I do best is… I live with Purpose!”
Her favorite 3 words are Educate~Empower~Transform
She has been an entrepreneur for many years, successfully operating several thriving businesses. It wasn’t by chance nor by accident, it was because she has always lived her Purpose!
For more information visit the website http://seedsofloveproductions.com/.
March 15, 2011
Darlene Montgomery is an internationally respected authority on dreams, spiritual perspectives and ideas. She is an author, speaker and clergywoman who speaks to groups and organizations on uplifting subjects. Darlene is the creator of the book series, Conscious Women Conscious Lives: Powerful and Transformation Stories of Healing Body, Mind and Soul, with the most recent book in series being Conscious Women Conscious Relationships: True Stories of Wisdom and Awareness on the Path of Relationships. Each book in the series of five contains true stories of women’s experiences facing some of life’s greatest challenges. To learn more about Darlene her books visit www.lifedreams.org
March 8, 2011
Jenny McGlothern is a stay at home mama who leads circle gatherings, retreats for women, is a Life Ceremony Officiant and uses card readings to offer healing and growth as another way to connect to the Divine. Using Goddess and Angel cards created by Doreen Virtue, Cheryl Richardson and Caroline Myss at present, Jenny believes these tools are just another path to connect to God. Jenny has been giving card readings for a number of years and in the hundreds or so readings she has given, the Divine always shows up, even for those reluctant to hear the message. Jenny uses card readings for those feeling stuck, needing guidance with a decision, or simply are open to hearing some Divine wisdom.
The Truly Amazing Woman of the week is Osprey Orielle Lake. About Osprey Orielle Lake:
Osprey Orielle Lake, MA is a lifelong advocate of environmental justice and societal transformation. She is the Director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus, on the governing Board of Praxis Peace Institute and an advisor to the International Eco-Cities Standards initiative. Osprey has traveled to five continents studying ancient and modern cultures while making presentations at international conferences and universities. She is the Founder/Artist of the International Cheemah Monument Project, creating 18 foot bronze sculpture monuments for locations around the world, where people can ponder a better future for the earth and humanity. Osprey’s unique perspectives as a renowned international sculptor and public speaker on environmental issues have been featured on both national and European television and radio. Her book, Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature, has just been released by White Cloud Press.
http://www.ospreyoriellelake.com <http://www.ospreyoriellelake.com/>
http://www.worldforum.org/womans-caucus.htm <http://www.worldforum.org/womans-caucus.htm>
March 1, 2011
Our Truly Amazing Woman this week is Jeane Goforth, founder of Scrollworks, a Birmingham, Alabama based program giving free music lessons to children from low-income families. On Sunday, February 27th, NPR did a large piece of Jeane and Scrollworks to highlight grassroots efforts in Birmingham, AL to heal the wounds of segregation. Jeane is an inspiration to motherhood. Instead of worrying about being an empty nester, she sold her home in an affluent Birmingham neighborhood and moved into a part of Birmingham where Scrollworks could make a difference. Not only does Scrollworks offer free music lessons to kids, it also organizes and pays for tickets to take the kids to music performances of all genres in Birmingham. Through Scrollworks, kids are being exposed to things that they never would be otherwise. It is a program that is changing people lives. Jeane cashed in her retirement fund in order to start Scrollworks. Now the program relies on donations to continue. Children come from over an hour away in some instances to receive the music education offered by Scrollworks. Go to www.myorch.org for more information and to donate through Paypal. Jeane truly truly is a Truly Amazing Woman!
Leta and Lori Hamilton will be interviewing Alisha Michell on The Way of the Toddler Hour Tuesday, March 1st. This in-depth interview will give Alisha the opportunity to teach all that she knows about the relationship between our astrological imprint and Christianity. In this rare conversation with Alisha as a teacher, not just an astrologist and psychic, we will discuss how the two are not mutually exclusive, how our children can benefit from learning about their astrological charts and the other work that Alisha does with children to give them a unique insight into who they are as spiritual beings. Unlike Alisha’s other appearances on radio programs, this will not be a call in show where Alisha gives readings. Instead, Alisha will be asked questions by Leta and her co-host Lori that will give us all extraordinary information into the true nature of our being. Alisha’s web site is http://www.astroaware.com.
February 22, 2011
MONEY is theme of this show. With financial expert Bella Casarelle, we will explore the spiritual side of a healthy relationship with mulla.
BIO for Bella Casarella
Bella Casarella is a money coach/financial counselor based in the Seattle area as well as Australia. She has a passion for helping women claim their power and gain financial freedom through forming a healthy relationship with their money, enabling them to live their best lives.
Born and raised in Northeast, Bella graduated with a BS in Health Sciences and went on to spend her earlier career years working in the nonprofit sector in cancer research and communications. She then went on to work in a corporate setting in sales, advertising and marketing. Married at the time, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest, and after achieving a financially successful life but having little personal time to enjoy it, Bella began to question what it meant to live a more meaningful life, which she knew needed to include a balance in her money, time, and energy. Always interested in health, healing, and art, Bella began a personal journey and went on to study hands on energy work at the Barbara Brennan School of healing, and also became certified as an expressive arts practitioner.
Bella’s commitment to helping women is firmly rooted in her own personal experience with managing money. Having grown up with relative little money, but also having reached financial success, she wrestled with a range of fears and challenges in dealing with her own money after divorcing from a marriage of 11 years. Her journey with financial counseling began a decade ago when Bella immersed herself in the process of money coaching as a client. This was a life-changing experience, and now Bella draws on her personal experience, light-heartedness, and compassion to help women get clear and create financially health and meaningful lives that are congruent with their deepest values.
Bella is a passionate, life-long learner and seeker. When Bella isn’t helping her clients, she enjoys reading, hiking, painting, sailing, and spending time with her partner, Stephen, and others that are near and dear to her heart. So today we are talking to Bella, who has a practice as a money coach (feel free to add whatever you wish to add—or not—from my bio). Bella is here today to talk about having a healthy relationship with our moola!
February 15, 2011
Love and Logic is the theme for this show. We will be interviewing Sandy Klein, veteran Love and Logic teacher and principal at Margaret Mead Elementary in Sammamish, WA. Lori is a seasoned love and logic parent and Leta is a love and logic version. Will Sandy and Lori make a convert of Leta? Tune in and find out!
The Truly Amazing Woman of the week is Mari Stevens. She is a parent educator and mom with an amazing story that needs sharing. Mari’s son is in first grade like mine. He came home one day and told Mari that he really hated going to lunch in the school cafeteria. There was a lunch monitor that intimidated him. This lunch lady genuinely terrified him and had even yelled at him a couple of times. Instead of calling the school, Mari offered to have lunch with her son in the cafeteria the next day. As they sat there she observed the chaotic atmosphere of the cafeteria and saw that the general environment was definitely not conducive to calmness. She asked her son to point out the woman who frightened him. This woman was older, probably in her fifties. She looked more than mean – she looked genuinely unhappy. Mari went up to her and began a conversation. The woman immediately put up her guard. She asked if Mari had come to complain about her. Mari didn’t say yes, but rather told this lunch lady that she could see what a difficult environment this must be in which to work. Mari acknowledged that this woman must have to work very hard under difficult circumstances. As an offering of gratitude for all of her hard work, she gave this lady a Starbuck’s gift card for $10. This woman broke down and started sobbing. She said no one had ever done anything so kind in all the 30 years she had been working in the cafeteria. She asked Mari to point out again her son and introduce them. She thanked Mari’s son profusely while holding back more sobs. Mari knows that her son will never have any problems in the cafeteria again. Mari had chosen to be kind instead of confrontational. When she told me this story, I literally ran out and bought myself a stash of $10 Starbuck’s gift cards to keep in my purse. What a lesson for us all! When you reach out and connect with the humanity of another person miracles happen.
February 8, 2011 – Interview with author Susan Haid
Susan A. Haid, B.S.N., M.A.., is the Creator of Lily’s Truth. The project was originally inspired by her three beautiful children. Susan’s vision was to build a body of knowledge for young people that would provide them with the tools necessary to become empowered individuals. Eventually, with great perseverance, Lily’s Truth was carefully written and artfully set to book & DVD.It is now lovingly offered by one mother to young people all around the world. The intention of this project is to provide fundamental real world skills along with basic spiritual truths which empower young people to create sovereign, joyous and fulfilling lives. Susan has been involved in consciousness transformation work for over two decades, yet she has woven this spiritual knowledge into practical, every day tools for kids, teens, parents and caregivers. The very same principles that apply to the world beyond apply to this world as well. Her “Extraordinary Child” Workshops utilize the elements of Lily’s Truth in a hands on experience that puts the principles of the book into a child at a much deeper level. She is also the author of Smokin’ Hot Mama, which is a tribute to the free spirit of womanhood after the children of her womb make their mark.
February 1, 2011 – Interview with David Walker, Ph.D.
Dr. Walker is associate professor of clinical psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Seattle. He is also a primary clinical supervisor overseeing graduate student training in assessment and psychotherapy at the Argosy University Seattle Psychology Center. In addition to his academic role, he maintains a small private practice and consults with a variety of agencies and tribal communities. He is an advisory editor for the professional journal, ‘Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry’ and serves on the board of directors for Refugee Women’s Alliance in Seattle. His selected publications include papers for the Journal of Clinical Psychology, the International Journal of Critical Psychology, a chapter for the book ‘Critical New Perspectives on ADHD’ (Routledge Press(, winner of the United Kingdom’s National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) Academic Book Award (2006), and a forthcoming chapter for another edited book on historical trauma in Native American communities. He has served on past faculties at Heritage University, Oakland University. Eastern Michigan University, and Wayne State University Medical School. He is a member of the Society of Indian Psychologists, the American Psychological Association, and Psychologists for Social Responsibility. Dr. Walker earned his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1992 at the University of Detroit and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Washington.
Scope of Services:
- Individual & conjoint psychotherapy & assessment services: Specializing in trauma, cultural, and spiritual issues with adolescents and adults
- Training and presentations on various topics in relation to indigenous mental health issues
- Individual & organizational consultation & clinical supervision services
Contact Information
- David Walker, Ph.D.
- Licensed Psychologist
- Associate Professor
- Psychology Center
- Argosy University, Seattle
- 2601-A Elliot Avenue
- Seattle, WA 98056509-307-0967 (cell)
- 206-393-3550 (office)
January 25, 2011 – Interview with Benjamin Matson-Bell http://www.duramater.info/thebalancingpoint.asp
Benjamin Matson-Bell, a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oregon (#3382) has facilitated advanced CranioSacral Therapy (CST) since 1986. Gentle & non-invasive, CST is focused on supporting self-correction & balance. CranioSacral Therapy helps release abnormal tension in the connective tissue around the brain and spinal chord, the CranioSacral System (CSS), as well as facilitating synchronous and harmonious movement in the soft tissue of the entire body. During two decades of experience, Benjamin Matson-Bell has worked with a wide range of alter-abled clientele blending his diverse training and experience into an art form of its own right. Listening to the body’s story, this allows the release of abnormal & asymmetrical movement in all of the body’s connective tissue, creating balance in the mind/body and spirit.
Benjamin received specialized training for Infant CST in 1988 and has offered his “Welcome to the World” first session for babies under 3 months, free since 1998. Consequently working with over 2,000 babies to date. Current circumstances require Benjamin to charge for infant treatments. His education includes training at the School of Natural Healing (Springville, Utah), the Kushi Institute (Boston), Educational Kinesiology (Seattle), and the Upledger Institute (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida).
BOOKS THAT INFLUENCED HOW WE PARENT:
Here is the list of books Lori and Leta mentioned on this episode of “The Way of the Toddler Hour.” Please email your most influential reads to thewayofthetoddler@gmail.com (and automatically be entered into a prize drawing for 3 Dan Millman books). Together we will build a library of resources for everyone to use.
Conversations with God (Neale Donald Walsch)
Any of the Kryon books (Lee Carroll)
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (Barbara Kingsolver)
Artist’s Way (Julia Cameron)
any of the Love and Logic books
You Can Heal Your Life (Louise Hay)
Zero Limits (Joe Vitale)
