(Int Opp) Can a secret group be controlling access to information? Debut Sci-Fi Thriller Series by Kathy Forti

I'd like to interest you in Kathy Forti and her Debut Sci-fi Thriller!

Kathy Forti, Ph.D. is the author of the newly released Truth Book Series: STACKS Library of Truth and STACKS Awakening Truth, a sci-fi thriller which takes place in Washington, D.C.’s Library of Congress, where a library employee accidentally opens up an interdimensional portal into a library within a library, where all truth is stored.

Prior to penning her novels, she was a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Her knowledge of psychopathology adds unusual character depth to her stories.

As a direct result of her own near-death experience in 2003, where her heart stopped, Forti became more creative. This led to the development and patent of the Trinfinity8 and Ascension11 energetic software technology, now used by holistic healing practitioners worldwide. 

With a degree in journalism, she worked for several years as an associate producer for CBS-TV. She also wrote a TV pilot script for STACKS that won a Slamdance Teleplay Award. She launched, with the help of Pacific Rock Productions, which was led by an Emmy-winning producer, an original 11-part web series called STACKS The Truth Can Kill You.

She has authored a non-fiction book as well: Fractals of God: A Psychologist’s Near-Death Experience & Journeys Into the Mystical, and a children’s book series: Freddie Brenner’s Mystical Adventures.

Forti is a blogger and was a keynote speaker for NEXUS Magazine in Australia in 2010 and 2015. She addresses subjects related to health, consciousness, spirituality and the weird and wonderful. For years, she has been leading ancient mystery school groups to Egypt, having explored the water tunnels under the Great Pyramid, as well as closed-off tunnels under the Sphinx. Sometimes referred to as “a female Indiana Jones” after finding alien artifacts in Mexico, she is, at heart, an ancient explorer of the origins of humanity.

Born in Chicago, Forti has called many cities her home, including New York City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Kansas, and Prescott, Arizona. She currently resides in Maui, Hawaii. For more information, please consult: https://stackslibraryoftruth.com/

I am reaching out to see if you would consider an interview with Peter de Silva, about the top 3 leadership mistakes he made during his 35+ years in the financial industry and how he was able to fix them. 

Before writing the book, Peter was a Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments for over 17 years, and then became President of Scottrade, Inc. He was also a senior fellow at Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative. As a c-suite executive, his career was sidelined by two back-to-back corporate acquisitions, and he was forced to go on an unexpected journey of personal growth.  

In his debut book, Taking Stock: 10 Life and Leadership Principles from My Seat at the Table (Gravitas Press, pub date: March 24th), he shares the lessons he has learned from the leadership front lines. 

Please let me know if we can send you an advance review copy of the book or if you would like to connect with Peter for a story. 

Peter de Silva is a nationally recognized and highly accomplished financial industry executive. He is an experienced chairman, CEO, president, executive committee member, and public and private company director. He is also a trustee for national non-profit organizations and national charitable foundations. de Silva is also a former Harvard University Senior Fellow - Advanced Leadership Initiative. 

de Silva has more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector of banking, institutional asset management and servicing, and wealth management. de Silva's experience also includes retirement, retail and institutional brokerage, trading, healthcare financial services and corporate services. He is recognized for his ability to drive outsized results by creating a compelling vision, building the strategy, aligning resources and executing the plan. de Silva shows strong executive leadership and possesses board credentials while being a highly engaged servant leader who is committed to developing talent and effective organizations. 

de Silva possesses board-related experience in strategy, audit and risk management. Currently on the boards of Edelman Financial Engines, Prosper Marketplace, Inc., Infosel, IRALOGIX, Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, the Robert W. Plaster Charitable Foundation, MRI Global, the CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF), the UMASS Dartmouth Foundation and the Commonwealth Corporation. He is happily married and is the proud father of two wonderful daughters.

Tom Shepard has worked in finance for over 27 years. He both attended and taught at the Institute for Civic Leadership, and produced writings on the Seven Levels of Sustainable Nonprofits. Additionally, he taught personal finance and mathematics at Gould Academy, and is an avid speaker. Now, he leads Shepard FINANCIAL, a comprehensive financial planning and personalized investment management group, as well as Currency Camp, which offers financial advice to groups and individuals. 

Shepard has been a guest on Dr. Lisa Belisle’s “Dr. Lisa Radio Hour” and Debi Davis’s “Mind Your Own Business.” 

In addition to his work in the finance world, Tom is an avid lacrosse player and skier. He lives with his family in Cumberland, Maine.

Hi BBS Radio TV Hosts and Teams!

My name is Shaun Hamilton. I'm a veteran of the US Navy and a husband to a survivor of sexual violence. It's a journey that can be incredibly challenging, emotional, and isolating, but it's also one that can be filled with hope and healing. After spending over 5 years writing my book, 'When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role And Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process,' I've discovered practical insights and strategies that can help partners of survivors navigate this journey with more confidence and clarity. In fact, there were three key things that my wife and I learned early on in our recovery process that made all the difference. I'd love to share these insights with your audience and inspire others to be better allies and advocates for their partners.

I'd love to be on your show if you'd have me.

While that takes care of most of the who, what, and why, but I need to tell you about the 'when'. As you might be aware April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and I am doing a campaign to raise money for the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence. I am promoting my book "When Your Partner Says #MeToo and donating 50% of the proceeds raised during the month of April to provide pro-bono therapy services through the ISSV for survivors of sexual violence.

I know that we will have a great conversation (probably more than one), and provide incredible value for your audience. I'm just curious if this would be something that interests you.

If not no worries, but I do look forward to chatting with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Shaun

Shaun Hamilton is a husband, partner of a survivor of sexual violence, and US Navy veteran. He has dedicated his life to supporting survivors and advocating for change in the way we approach sexual violence and its aftermath.

Shaun spent five years researching and writing "When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role and Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process." This book provides guidance and support for partners of survivors and has become a valuable resource for individuals looking to support their loved ones through their healing journey.

Washington DC's Decorated General- Richard Cody's wife- Illuminates What Americans need to know about the families behind their soldiers

Vicki Cody's  narrative and journal entries-highlights the selflessness and sacrifices families make for their military members. She also illuminates the roller coaster of stress, loneliness, sleepless nights, humor, joys, and, eventually, resilience that make up her life while her husband is away at war.

When Vicki Cody got married 46 years ago, she also became wedded to the Army. In fact, her marriage has been inseparable from the military. She has spent her adult life supporting her family of soldiers and penned two award-winning books – Army Wife and Fly Safe – that help tell the story of what she and millions of army spouses and parents face when their loved ones go off to serve their country thousands of miles away. An author, speaker, and relentless military family advocate, Vicki is on a mission to help those who support our selfless service members.

“Through my narrative and journal entries, I share my journey giving the reader a glimpse of the ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs, and the stress of war as seen through the eyes of the families back home,” says Vicki. “When you have no control over a situation you have to have faith; faith in yourself, faith in your partner, and during the really difficult times, I relied on my faith in God.”

Her husband, Richard Cody, is a retired four-star general and served as the 31st Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army. She was with him – oceans apart -- as he served in the evacuation of Vietnam and later when he was in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. They would move 18 times in 33 years, and as she raised their family of two sons she would see them turn into Apache helicopter pilots for the famed 101st Airborne Division.

Vicki is available in an interview to discuss the following:

·       What it is really like to be home alone, thousands of miles away from your spouse or child who is risking their life overseas.

·       How to keep a marriage vibrant and raise a family amid challenges and uncertainties.

·       What Americans need to know about the families behind their soldiers.

·       How women can turn challenges into life lessons and positive growth as a wife/mother.

·       Why some choose to participate in their destiny, while others watch from the sidelines.

·       How we can navigate a new norm.

·       What we can do to support our veterans and wounded warriors.

Vicki Cody, after 33 years as an Army wife, is now an Army mom, with two sons active in the service as Apache helicopter pilots. She wrote about her experiences in two award-winning books and advises military spouses and parents around the country. Her popular manual, Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide, for the Association of the United States Army, has been distributed to well over 500,000 Army parents.

Vicki is married to a retired decorated four-star general who served as the 31st Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Richard Arthur “Dick” Cody.  While raising their two sons and moving all over the United States and overseas, she served as a coach and mentor for Army spouses and an advocate for Army families.

As an advocate, author, and speaker, Vicki has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, C-Span, and Soldier Television and Radio. She has had reviews published in The New York Times, Army Magazine, Military Times, Stars and Stripes, and Army Aviation Association of America. She has also been published by Authority Magazine and Thrive Global.

Her first book, Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army, was published by She Writes Press. It won the USA Best Book Award for narrative non-fiction; was a Finalist for the Foreword Indies Book of the Year in the military category; and was named in Kirkus Reviews top 100 books of the year.

Vicki’s second memoir, Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home, was published by She Writes Press in 2021. Fly Safe was a finalist for the 2021 Best Book Awards in the History/Military category; made the Kirkus Reviews 2021 list of top Great Indie Books Worth Discovering; and is a finalist for the Military and Front Lines Book Award in the Chanticleer International Book Awards.  

She has spoken at The Congressional Club, Institute of Land Warfare, Friends of Army Aviation, and numerous Army Spouse clubs. She was written into the Congressional Record as a tribute by Congressman Sylvestre Reyes for her writings about Army life and her contributions to the nation as an Army wife and Army mom.

An interview with Kirkus Reviews can be found here:

Vicki grew up in Burlington, Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1975, with a BS degree in education. Vicki is not only the wife and mom of pilots, she earned her own private pilot’s license at age 32. She and her husband of 46 years live in the Washington, DC area. For more information, please see: www.vickicody.com.

On September 28-30th, in celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, Del Ro will be enhancing the experiential experience of the conference and festival.

“I am looking to integrate tracks within the conference, so there will be more defined incorporation of film, tech, culture and entrepreneurship. We are rolling out a Black-owned vendor village for Black entrepreneurs to become involved, exposed and gain revenue.” 

Del Ro’s disruptive serial entrepreneurial roots stems from his college years, after launching his first company on the campus of Oglethorpe University, hijacking $10,000 from the programming board to remix their "Stomp the Lawn" annual event. Filling the lineup with diverse talent inclusive of two national acts, he had his ‘aha’ moment and knew the event process and entertainment world were for him.

Del Ro can comment on the following hot topics:

-How he enhances events and produces them at a high level, including leveraging relationships to book talent, locking in sponsorships, partnerships and elevating experiences.

-Content collaborations with brands such as Anheuser-Busch(Presidente), MVMT, StayPineapple, Smartwater, Pepsi Co., Frito Lay, CleanPrene, Lifewear Technologies and Apothic Red

-The creation and expansion of Vibey Hour(R) & Connectsgiving(™) Date announcement - Connectsgiving Chicago- 11/1/23 & Connectsgiving ATL - 11/8/23

-Event Project Manager for BAMS Fest (https://www.bamsfest.org/) June 22nd - 25th, 2023

-How to inject diversity and representation into events and become multifaceted within the entertainment industry, including hosting events, moderating conversations, and collaborating with brands for social media content/posts.

-How to create events that spark careers, inspire people, bring people together and provide opportunities.

Del Ro says, “I started Double A Management and my work within entertainment because of the lack of representation and diversity of events on my college campus. I continued the work to produce unique, creative and inclusive experiences that bring people together. I am one of the few individuals in the industry that work both in the forefront and in the background (b.t.s.) of events.”

Del Ro has forged his own path in the entertainment industry, as the President and Founder of Double A Management and Project Manager for Recapturing the Vision. Del Ro is a host, public speaker, media correspondent, serial entrepreneur, and brand ambassador. He truly embodies his mantra: “Living Dreams Daily” and strives to be an inspiration to the community and those around him. 

Del Ro leads D.A.M. with a true passion for entertainment, events, and building communities. 

Over the years, Del Ro has increased his presence and influence with his ability to connect with diverse audiences across different platforms. There is a unique space for Del Ro, which has allowed him to continuously bring value to each event and brand collaboration he is involved with. 

Del Ro's impressive resume includes hosting concerts, brand activations, conferences, and festivals for the likes of Tesla, 2 Chainz, Microsoft, NBMBAA, Crown Royal, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill as well as other organizations, brands, and artists.

Discovering Meta Spirituality With Nina Verkoyeon

Change Your Core Identity By Removing All Spiritual Practices, Rituals, Techniques and Tools to Achieve True Communion With the Source In Days

Verkoyeon Has Been Called “The Modern Female Buddha,” With a Global Following and a New Approach to Embracing the “Truth of Who We Are” That Embeds It in a Way that Changes How We See and Approach Everything and Everyone – Including Ourselves!

Nina Verkoeyen was an incredibly successful spiritual teacher in Eastern Europe, on the cover of Yoga Journal TWICE, and in demand with growing influence. But that was on the outside. On the inside, she was bereft…something was missing and she was desperately searching for it everywhere.  

She had tried every spiritual practice known to man (or almost), but nothing was IT. Until one evening, as she contemplated what Love is and asked this question to the Universe, something profound happened. Everything she knew disappeared. She became one with the Creator and experienced everything and herself AS Love. She received the answer of what Love is. She became the answer.  

That evening her core identity changed. The knowledge of who she is stayed with her and never went away. It changed the way she perceived everything and how she acted in the world. She started writing down her epiphanies and the new vision of every aspect of life seen through the eyes of her new identity. Those writings laid the foundation of Meta Spirituality, a spiritual tradition she later founded, and its landmark work, a course of lectures called The Last Truth, that are intended to share the knowledge that changed her life. 

Meta Spirituality is the philosophy of truth that eschews all spiritual practices, rituals, techniques, and tools that stand in the way of a direct experience with the force of creation and true recognition. Meta Spirituality is the fastest practical method to change your core identity and live in the world with an expanded perception that allows you to live as the Creator, being and expressing Love in every action. She calls this The Last Truth because this is the only real one that exists.

As Nina says: "Meta Spirituality's knowledge is like climbing your Mount Everest—the pinnacle peak of experiencing being the Creator, in the communion with everything—seeing the new 360-degree panorama –a completely new vision of reality—and as that initial experience fades, you return to your world with a new map. Now you see it all from this new perspective."

In this upgrade, there is no separation and lack, no rage or depression, no fear, or as she calls them," distortions" that take you further away from your true self. You create everything—even yourself--from a higher perspective—and if you find yourself slipping, your remembrance will return you to that new-found state of presence. Nina also doesn't see the distinctions of past lives or reincarnation because those speak to a separation she doesn't perceive exists. In fact, she doesn't see herself as a guru or teacher—but as your voice reflected back to you.

According to Nina, if you're ego-mind is running the show, all you'll create will be chaos, conflict, problems, and strife. But if you are creating from the Truth of Who You Are, you'll see a profound change in the flow of everything—even others who are in your presence. And you'll help to create a more evolved and enlightened world—which is why Nina's life is committed to spreading the knowledge and pathway through Meta Spirituality-- an emerging spiritual tradition now taking America by storm, after having conquered much of Europe. Learn more at www.Meta-Spirituality.org.

If you would like to interview Nina Verkoeyen, who has been recently featured on MindValley, LA Weekly, and on the cover of Yoga Magazine, please send an email with the name of the show, your contact information, a proposed date and time, and the calling details. 

Nina Verkoeyen, called "the modern female Buddha" by LA Weekly is the founder of Meta Spirituality an emerging spiritual tradition taking America by storm.

A former psychologist and spiritual teacher, she has 20 years of experience in human consciousness and hundreds of thousands of students worldwide.

In 2016, Nina went through a spontaneous spiritual transformation and acquired spiritual knowledge that profoundly changed her life and work. Since then, her mission has been to spread the message of Meta Spirituality and share it with millions of people.

Nina believes that we have outgrown mainstream spirituality with its focus on intermediaries spiritual tools popularized by mainstream spirituality that are rather detrimental to our personal growth than helpful. Meta Spirituality community is rapidly gaining popularity as more people are becoming ready to enter a direct relationship with The Creator within, saying no more to the lessons of intermediaries and being the student of life rather than the Creator of life.

I've been a freelance musician in NYC my entire life. From 2005 onward I've released 5 CDs of mostly original compositions. The 6th, coming out March 24, is called The Unfolding. It combines influences of jazz, classical, folk, new age & world music. Mark Soskin, former pianist for Sonny Rollins & acclaimed drummer Billy Mintz appear on the aIbum. I think I'd be an interesting guest on your show as I can discuss how an indie musician can go from being a complete unknown to working with some of the world's greatest stars. I can also discuss the differences between working with them. 

I can also discuss how Buddhism, which I've practiced for 37 years, plays a part in my life & creative process & how a spiritual practice can help that process.

I can discuss what it was like to study with the late jazz great Chick Corea & how I got to know him. Also what it was like to work with Leonard Bernstein & many others listed in the bio.

Other points of interest could be talking about certain points of being an indie musician in this day & age & how it differs from what it was like in the 80s & 90s. 

Another topic would be what it's like to compose music for TV. As you can see in the bio, I co-composed the Emmy nominated theme for Dateline NBC as well all the music for The Gregory Hines Show, a sitcom that aired on CBS in the late '90s.

I could give a more in-depth view of the new album & my previous albums & the creative processes involved. 

I can also discuss what it's like to work in a Broadway show as I did many of them in the '70s & early '80s.

I can discuss what it means to really dedicate your life to music or any pursuit in the arts. 

I can discuss life on the road & what it entails. How it can be incredibly rewarding as well as very tiring. 

I can discuss my formative years, starting to play drums at the age of 5 1/2 & how I was inspired by seeing a band perform at half time in a football game & how the drums struck me as something I'd like to pursue as well as how my parents were very supportive in this. I can also talk about my 2 1/2 years at the Julliard school & how it was prohibitive at that time towards my musical development. (My main passion in music is jazz & , in those days, there wasn't a jazz dept.)

I can also discuss my favorite artists & composers rainging from Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, Erik Satie & Stravinsky to jazz artists such as Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter & Herbie Hancock & how they've played a significant role in my own music.

Another topic could be how I'd like to do more collaborations with video artists. I have a few on YouTube but would like to dive deeper into that world. 

I can discuss my daily routine of practicing and/or composing every day with very few exceptions, my composing process & how to deal with "writers block." 

I can speak to younger people who are considering taking up an instrument or making a living in music & how they must be passionate about it & to have a "never give up" attitude towards it. I learned the "Never Give Up" attitude from my Buddhist practice. I can also discuss how, for true musicians, there's no retirement as the music is really in your heart & soul. 

Lastly, I can talk about how outside influences such as film can be a source of inspiration, an example being director David Lynch.

The late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, son Monte pens his new novel,

filled with robust characters, an unraveling mystery, mayhem, innocence and moral disintegration, Metropolis (Fantagraphics, August 23,2022) by Monte Schulz is a coming-of-age novel with a moral puzzle at its core. This dystopian tome is narrated by college senior Julian Brehm, who lives in a war-ravaged world perverted by eugenics where those who were deemed mentally, morally, or physically unfit were banished to desolate Provinces far from where he lives his uneventful life. Thrust into facing a broader reality by the woman he falls in love with, a bohemian revolutionary, Julian, and ultimately Monte, pushes readers to question ideals while giving them the hope of love.

Monte, who is the eldest son of the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang and the owner of and teacher at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, can share with your audience:

About Monte Schulz

Monte Schulz received his M.A. in American Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He published his first novel, Down by the River, in 1990 and spent the next twelve years writing a novel about the Jazz Age. Monte is also a composer, songwriter, and producer whose most recent album is titled “Seraphonium.” In 2010, he became the owner of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Monte is endlessly curious and well-versed in world history and theology. He is fascinated by the style and use of innovative language and can be caught engaging in provocative, philosophical conversations about big, far-reaching, imaginative ideas and worldly perspectives. His father is the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. He lives in Santa Barbara, CA.