A ten year resident of Arlington, Virginia, Dr. Ben Pearl has been a practicing physician in the Arlington and McLean area since 1992.

Recently selected as one of the Washingtonian Magazine’s top sports doctors, he is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He is a consultant at NIH and he is on an advisory board at FDA.

Dr. Pearl was recently featured in the Washington Post Magazine depicting his passion for skiing and teaching. He has had television interviews with Dr. Nancy on MSNBC on barefoot running and provided foot health information for News Channel 8.

Dr. Pearl is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He is the team podiatrist for the District Track Club, an elite Olympic development track team in Washington DC.He serves as medical director for the SUNY New Paltz high school cross country camp. He offers foot and ankle care to patients of all ages.

He has also been a consultant at the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Dr. Pearl has a special interest in sports medicine, which is enhanced by his own participation in running, bicycling, and ski instruction.

Dr. Pearl has authored a number of articles on podiatric health. He also blogs regularly on foot care and athletic performance at Docs for Jocks.

Deb Drummond lives in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.  She is the mother of her two favourite people:  her daughter, Chloae, and her son, Ocean.  With her new title of YaYa, she gets to add to that “favourite list” Brynlee and Kashton.

Deb is a pioneer in the world of entrepreneurship and was one of the first in her country to create companies in the health and wellness sector.  To date, she has built 7 international companies and inspired thousands around the globe.  Deb has been recognized in SUCCESS magazine 48 times, has been given numerous nominations, and has won numerous awards for her accolades in her personal and business achievements.  She has been a judge at the 2024 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, the world's premiere honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run.

She is the Founder and Visionary behind the Show Up Stand Up Speak Up, Yes You! movement.  This is a televised, heart-centered project with a reach of over 350 million designed to inspire women, and those that support women, to remember the solidarity of International Women’s Day.  Her book at the center of this movement was featured at the 2024 Emmys Premiere Celebrity Gifting Suite to great acclaim.

Deb’s thirty-year deep dive of study and training in Top Performance has built her reputation in the field as a speaker, mastermind trainer and personal coach.  She has inspired, educated, and motivated audiences of over 20 thousand to stand to their feet.  In her private practice, Deb has personally worked with over 30 thousand clients, moving them to a higher state of optimal health and wealth.

A well-known radio host of the Mission Accepted podcast, Deb interviews dynamic Entrepreneurs, Ultrapreneurs, Creatives, and Media Professionals who share the guts and glory of entrepreneurship.  Also, included in the weekly podcast is the “GenZ Is Us” show where Deb and Ocean interview other ‘Momagers’, ‘Dadagers’, and GenZ entrepreneurs that are creating successful & generational companies, experiences, and wealth.  Deb is the founder of Mission Accepted Media where she creates anthologies and books about people and business.  She is also the creator of the ever so popular Top Performance Day Planner and Tracker.

Deb offers FREE 1-hour classes on the following topic on a regular basis in Q1 2025:

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Mike Berman writes and performs original songs rooted in the folk and California folk rock traditions.

Mike’s album Ghosts, arriving in April, 2025, contains eight original tracks addressing themes such as growing up amidst gun violence, lost relationships, the dangers of looking back, and the redemption and mercy that love and music can bring to your soul. Produced by Ed Tree and with performances by Mike and outstanding Los Angeles musicians, Ghosts is a sonically and thematically rich addition to Mike’s musical library. Performances in California and in the Northeast (including the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival) are coming in 2025.

Mike’s first album Where I’m From, released in January 2023, received excellent reviews and was featured on dozens of folk radio programs across the USA and beyond. He has performed concerts and showcases at venues across Southern California, such as The Coffee Gallery, The Lost Chord, Jeweled Universe, the A-Frame, Universal Bar & Grill, Mission Tile Music, The Harp Inn, Cabin Creek Crystals, Stardust Concerts, the Cambria Center for the Arts, and many other venues, both solo and with his three-piece combo TIMBR. He has appeared at legendary venues McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Los Angeles, the Towne Crier in New York, and Club Passim in Boston. He’s also been a regular performer at on-line showcases including Bruce Swan’s Music My Mother Wouldn’t Like, Jan Seides “Any Sunday Songwriters” series, and his own Social Distance Café. He recently was awarded “Best Performance” at the Songwriters at Play competition in Solvang, California.

Where I’m From was in the top thirty on the NACC charts in January 2023. Produced by Ed Tree, the album featured performances from top musicians including pedal steel legend Jay Dee Maness, 2-time Grammy nominee Guy Davis, and LA blues diva Teresa James. Dave Franklin of Dancing About Architecture wrote that “Where I’m From is a great album… the sound of a modern-day James Taylor… country cool for the modern age.” Legendary songwriter Steve Gillette commented that Mike’s songs “uphold the tradition and are evidence that the California sound is in good hands.” Songwriter Rob Waller, founder of “I See Hawks in LA”, says that “Mike’s songs carry a depth and humanity that stick with you.”

Mike is a veteran musician, having performed in the 80’s with the Hudson River Sloop Singers (associated with Pete Seeger) as well as in his duo The Rusty Lock String Band, including festival gigs at the New Jersey Folk Festival and the Raritan River Festival. After a long layoff to raise a family and build a career as a university administrator and information technology expert, he has dived head-first in songwriting in the last few years. His songwriting his developed through workshops and master classes with the likes of Richard Thompson, Tom Paxton, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Guy Davis, Ellis Paul, Laurie McAllister, Gretchen Peters, Michael McNevin, and many other accomplished songwriters and performers

In 2019, after a devastating spinal cord injury left Tom unable to walk, work, or drive, he found himself
facing a life of anger, sadness, and the loss of everything he once loved as a Hollywood actor and avid
outdoorsman. For three years, he battled severe depression, questioning his purpose and place in the
world.

At his darkest moment, just before calling the Suicide Prevention Hotline, he recalled three words that
had come to him during a meditation a year earlier: “Endurance Through Adversity.” Those words
became a lifeline, reminding him that while his circumstances had changed, his ability to persevere had
not.

With renewed determination, Tom began the difficult process of rebuilding his life. He sought out new
ways to stay creative, find purpose, and keep moving forward.

Never giving up, Tom transformed from someone who had withdrawn from the world into a person
committed to inspiring others. Today, he devotes his life to sharing positive messages with those who
need them most, especially the disabled and anyone seeking a path back to hope and happiness.
Born from what Tom learned on his journey of overcoming hardship, “Parable Philosophies for
Happiness” offers timeless lessons and practical insights to help readers navigate life’s challenges and
rediscover joy.

Through a collection of thoughtful and engaging parables designed to provide guidance, comfort, and
clarity, each chapter delves deep into the meaning of the parable, with an “Interpretation” section
explaining its core message. Next, the “Pause and Ponder” section invites readers to reflect on thought-
provoking questions, while “Living the Lesson” offers practical ideas on how to integrate the wisdom
into daily life. Finally, a “Universal Wisdom” section shows how the parable connects with teachings
from other religions, folklores, and global wisdom traditions.

Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, career, or personal well-being, this book provides a
gentle nudge toward creating a more joyful and fulfilling life. Each story resonates with everyday
struggles and triumphs, offering a fresh perspective to help you rediscover happiness.

Tom’s journey to reclaim joy, and his passion for helping others do the same, shines through every
page. Whatever your journey, there’s a parable here for you.

In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience, enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged countless organizations and millions of individuals to recommit their efforts and remain steadfast to their convictions and personal growth.

Dave has experienced a truly adventurous extraordinary life. At age 12, Dave was rescued and placed in a series of foster homes until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18.

As a member of the armed forces, Dave was hand-picked to midair refuel the then highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. While serving on active duty and maintaining a rigorous flight schedule, Dave made time to give of himself. In 1990, Dave was the recipient of the JC Penney Golden Rule Award, making him the California Volunteer of the Year.

Some of Dave’s distinctive accomplishments have been recognized through several prestigious awards, as well as personal commendations from four U.S. Presidents. In 1993, Dave was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans. He joins a distinguished group including: John F. Kennedy, Walt Disney, and Elvis Presley. In 1994, Dave was the only American to be honored as The Outstanding Young Persons of the World. In 1996, he carried the coveted centennial flame for the Olympic Games. In 2005, Dave was the recipient of the National Jefferson Award, which is considered the Pulitzer Prize of public service. Other alumni of this award include Colin Powell, Sandra Day O’Connor, Robert De Niro, and Oprah Winfrey.

Not known to the general public, from 2006 – 2010, while at extreme risk plus using his own time and expense, Dave spent weeks at a time visiting the troops in the Middle East and South West Asia, providing counseling and comedic presentations to embedded troops.

When not on the road speaking, performing radio presentations, and podcasts, Dave served his community as a volunteer Fire Captain in two separate districts fighting explosive fires and floods. For his efforts, Dave was twice selected as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.

Dave is the author of nine inspirational books. Dave’s first book, A Child Called “It” was on the New York Times Best Sellers List for a record setting 6 years. His books were on the same Best Sellers List for well over 12 years. Dave was the first author to have four # 1 International Best Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

Dave is a living testament of a self-made man. Dave’s unique and intriguing outlook on life, coupled with his comedic wit and sense of humor entertain and encourage all of us to deeply commit to overcome any challenge. Dave has literally dedicated his life to helping others...to help themselves.