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Headlined Guests

Guest Occupation: Spiritual teacher and Executive Secretary of The Aetherius Society in Europe. Lawrence met Aetherius founder George King in 1972 and began studying yoga with King as his master. In 1978 he began working full time for the Aetherius society.
Guest Biography:

My guest, Richard Lawrence, is an award-winning international bestselling author and spiritual teacher, frequently appearing in the media as a renowned expert in his field, who has shared his unique and extraordinary expertise in psychic and spiritual techniques, including mediumship, with thousands of truth-seekers around the world at countless workshops, lectures, seminars and retreats for over 40 years. Richard is also the Executive Secretary of The Aetherius Society for Europe and Africa - the oldest UFO contacts organization in Britain and possibly the world - on a mission to spread and act upon the spiritual teachings of advanced extraterrestrials, which were received through the mediumship of his spiritual master, Master of Yoga Dr. George King between 1955 and 1997. 

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Author, Yoga Teacher, Educator
Guest Biography:

Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a yoga teacher, longtime practitioner of Vipassana meditation, and most importantly a mother of two. She is also the founder of Riverlet Press, a children’s book company for conscious parents raising mindful kids.

Katherine Davis-Gibbon's journey with the body-mind began 33 years ago, when she studied Dance and Asian Studies at Scripps College. A notable student, she was nominated by faculty to a fellowship at The Humanities Institute and twice honored with the Lucille Morrison Dance Award.

In 1994, Katherine embarked upon a rigorous, yearlong apprenticeship at Performing Arts Physical Therapy/The Pilates Studio, where she was certified by Joseph Pilates' protege-turned-heir, master teacher Romana Kryzanowska. In the Los Angeles area, she taught at Performing Arts Physical Therapy and Zoe: A Pilates Studio.

In 1996, Katherine relocated to The Bay Area, where she opened her own studio. While continuing to teach rehabilitative pilates, she pursued a career in dance: performing with Strong Current Dance Company and Rebecca Salzer Dance Theater; showcasing her own choreography throughout the Bay Area; teaching modern dance technique; and ultimately founding and producing the East Bay Dance Festival.

In 2004, Katherine took a step back from dance in order to delve more deeply into the study and teaching of yoga. She joined the faculty of Piedmont Yoga Studio in 2005, immediately after completing their 750-hour Advanced Studies Program, under the direction of Rodney Yee, Richard Rosen, Clare Finn, and Maritza. In 2009, she completed Spirit Rock Meditation Center's Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training, where she worked with Phillip Moffitt, Stephen Cope, Tias Little, Jill Satterfield, Sarah Powers, and Judith Lasater, among many others. Finally, in 2010, she completed a four-year program in Traditional Yoga Studies under the direct tutelage of the late Georg Feuerstein, PhD.

Katherine's practice took a different form after the birth of her first child in 2011. Though she stopped teaching yogasana in 2012, her dedicated practice of Vipassana meditation and pursuit of svadhyaya (self-study) intensified during the decade she devoted to the hands-on care of her two beautiful daughters. Though she studied conscientiously and sat many long meditation retreats prior to becoming a mother, Katherine found parenting to be her most intensive training of all--providing endless opportunities to practice mindfulness, compassion, wise speech, and equanimity in the fertile ground of intimate relationship and moment-to-moment life.

In 2021, the various threads of Katherine's life as a student, teacher, artist, yogini, meditator, and parent intertwined when she became an author, and the proud founder of Riverlet Press: a children's book publishing company dedicated to illuminating and exploring the child's inner life. 

Guest Category: Arts, Literature, Education, K-12, Kids & Family, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Author, Writer, Producer, Transformational Speaker
Guest Biography:

Craig Shoemaker has had a career in show business, spanning over four decades as a stand up comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards on ABC and garnered two NATAS Emmy awards. His 90-minute stand-up special, Daditude, aired prime time on SHOWTIME Network and was on the front page on Netflix for several months.

Craig Shoemaker has performed comedy for four US Presidents, four solo comedy TV specials, won Standup Comedian of the Year at the American Comedy Awards, appeared on Broadway, is a two-time NATAS Emmy Award winner, a WGA scribe, an award-winning TV/Film producer, and best-selling author of a novel and two children’s books. Craig is a prominent speaker and coach; the founder and creator of Winning With Humor live events, one-on-one coaching, and training system. Craig has written, produced, and starred in two Universal feature films, Totally Baked, and The LoveMaster. He has recurred two times on Parks & Recreation, and has guest starred in such film and TV productions as Pleasantville, Scream 2, Fuller House and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Craig is the producer/creator/host of the Amazon Prime shows, The Wolf Pac and Comedy Kitchen.

Shoemaker has been included on the IMDB “Top 100 Stand Up Comics” list and had one of the top 20 stand up specials of all time on Comedy Central. Based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals, Craig has spoken all over the world, including his acclaimed TED Talk in Ojai, CA.

Craig founded Winning With Laughter, Craig Shoemaker’s Winning with Laughter live events, one-on-one coaching and training system will help bridge gaps in the boardroom, break room, and the living room. Science has proven that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Winning with Laughter’s proven methods will give you insights how to reboot and transform from the inside out!

Craig also Founded Laughter Worx wherein he and his team help companies crack the code on workplace engagement, productivity, and well-being. Powered by their signature blend of neuroscience, laughter, and mindfulness, their live workshops and digital tools are designed to help teams ditch stress, boost focus, and actually enjoy work (crazy concept, right?).

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Literature, Education, Entertainment, Hobbies, Inspirational, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Award-Winning Guitarist, Luthier
Guest Biography:

Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 by the American Guitar Society, Jack Sanders’ performances have included the Sitka Summer Music Festival, Kapalua Music Festival of Hawaii, Arrowhead Bach Festival, and solo appearances with numerous orchestras, including the Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Santa Fe, Modesto Symphony, Orange County Chamber Orchestra and South Coast Symphony.  Sanders’ final concert while a faculty member at Pomona College was To the Edge of Dream by Toru Takemitsu with the Pomona College Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Eric Lindholm.  In addition, he has performed with the St. Petersburg, Colorado, and Angeles String Quartets, the vocal group I Cantori, and the contemporary chamber ensemble XTET. Radio appearances have included NPR’s nationally broadcast “West Coast Live.”

As a Piatigorsky Foundation artist since 2005, Sanders performs throughout the United States, usually two or three tours each year.  In the 2024 season, he concertized in Georgia, Eastern and Western Texas, Montana and Idaho.

In 1984 Jack Sanders formed a duo with violinist Clayton Haslop which appeared at two Guitar Foundation of America Festivals, Merkin Hall in New York, the Oregon Bach Festival and concerts from Hawaii and Alaska to Maine. The Haslop/Sanders Duo toured for the California Arts Council, and a 1988 tour of China included the Shanghai Conservatory, where Mr. Sanders was the first U.S. guitarist to appear after the Cultural Revolution. The Duo has recorded for Centaur Records and Townhall Records. A solo recording by Mr. Sanders featuring the Preludes of Ponce, Villa-Lobos and Carlevaro was released by Townhall Records in the Spring of 2000.

Mr. Sanders has also performed with oboist Allan Vogel and flutist Janice Tipton as the Valencia Trio which appeared at the International Music Festival of Costa Rica and the Sedona Chamber Music Festival.

Equally at home performing music of all periods, he gave the American premiere of Micio Mamiya’s Sacred Spells for Guitar. Works written for him include Anthony Plog’s Animial Ditties for Guitar and Narrator, Karl Kohn’s Soliloquy, Tripartita, Concords (violin/guitar), Colla Voce (viola/guitar), and Frank Campo’s Two Studies (trumpet/guitar) which he has recorded for Crystal Records. In 1996 he gave the first performances of Las Folios D’Espana, a concerto by Louis Moyse and in January, 1999 he gave the U.S. premiere of Raymond Luedeke’s Elemental Dances with the Colorado String Quartet. In 2005, Mr. Sanders gave the premier performances of Music in Four Sharps for guitar and string quartet by Ian Krouse.

An accomplished luthier, Mr. Sanders builds classical and flamenco guitars, as well as historic reproductions of vihuelas, baroque guitars and 19th Century instruments. Sanders historic instrument copies have been commissioned by Yale University, San Francisco Conservatory, USC, UCLA, CSU Dominguez Hills, Columbus State University and others. A faculty member of Pomona College from 1980-2022, he has also taught guitar-building courses at California Institute of the Arts and Pomona College. He received his BFA and MFA degrees from California Institute of the Arts and has served on the Board of Directors of the Guitar Foundation of America.

Guest Category: Arts, Design, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Hobbies, Music, Inspirational, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Classical Organist, Concert and Recording Artist, Rock Musician, Composer
Guest Biography:

“Christoph Bull likes to play organ music, rock music and rocking organ music.”

Christoph Bull was born in Mannheim, Germany. He improvised his first melodies on the piano at the age of five and gave his first organ recitals and rock concerts with a band at the age of twelve.

He has concertized around the world, including Europe, Russia, India, Taiwan, China, Japan, El Salvador and many U.S. states. He’s performed at national and regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists and the Organ Historical Society.

Christoph Bull recorded the first solo album featuring the organ at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, entitled First & Grand.

He performed on and co-produced an album of Irish composer Patrick Cassidy’s The Mass during the quarantine at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, joining forces with the vocal ensemble Laude and Director David Harris.

His song “Peace” was included on the compilation album 2 Unite All which also includes tracks by Peter Gabriel, Stewart Copeland, Ricky Kej, Lili Haydn and others.

Christoph Bull has worked with conductors including James Conlon, Carl St. Clair, Grant Gershon and Edo de Waart and with ensembles including the Bundesjugendorchester (National Youth Orchestra of Germany), L.A. Master Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Oakland East Bay Symphony, Southeast Symphony and Southwest Chamber Music.

His music has been broadcast on radio stations such as KCRW, on Classical KUSC and the Minnesota Public Radio program Pipedreams.

He recorded the pipe organ parts for Ghostbusters and Transformers at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. He also worked as organ consultant on Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report and recorded for Robin Williams’ last TV Show The Crazy Ones. He has performed with George Clinton and recorded with Bootsy Collins (both Parliament Funkadelic). Together with Lili Haydn and Satnam Ramgotra, he opened up for Cindy Lauper, and he worked with Harry Connick Jr. on his first Christmas album. Discovery and Science Channels featured him in the first episode of How to build… everything.

Venues Dr Bull has performed at include The National Concert Hall in Taipei, Shanghai Conservatory, the Shumei Temple in Misono (Japan), Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Lincoln Center in New York City, Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, the Cathedrals of Moscow, Los Angeles, Saint-Denis and Salzburg as well as rock clubs like The Viper Room, The Roxy and The Whisky in Los Angeles.

He studied at University of Sacred Music in Heidelberg, Musikhochschule Freiburg, Berklee College of Music in Boston, American Conservatory of Music and University of Southern California. His organ teachers were Cherry Rhodes, Hermann Schäffer, Ludwig Dörr, Samuel Swartz, Christoph Schöner and Paul Jordan. He also participated in master courses with Marie-Claire Alain, Guy Bovet, Craig Cramer and Rudi Lutz.

Christoph Bull is university organist and organ professor at UCLA as well as organist-in-residence at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, regularly playing one of the largest pipe organs in the world.

Outside of music, Christoph is interested in politics, theology, cinema and sports. He’s read the whole Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita and Tao Te Ching, watched every Seinfeld episode and all Star Wars movies in a row in the chronological order of the storyline. He’s run the L.A. Marathon several times and won the National German Youth Championship in Baseball with his team BC Tornados Mannheim.

Christoph Bull regularly publishes new singles and albums on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Music et.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Hobbies, Music, Philosophy, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Acoustic-Physics Scientist, Inventor of the CymaScope, Author
Guest Biography:

Acoustics pioneer John Stuart Reid is an Acoustics-Physics Scientist & Inventor of the CymaScope is on a mission to educate and inspire the world about the field of cymatics — the science of visible vibrations and sound. He asserts that sound is the foundation of almost all matter in the universe and was a potent force in the creation of life in the primordial oceans, thereby carrying the power to heal life.

His CymaScope invention has forever changed the world’s perception of sound by giving us the ability to “see” sound and better understand this ubiquitous aspect of life. His cymatics research, which is elevating this important new field in scientific and medical arenas, includes a study on differentiating between the sounds emitted by healthy cells and cancer cells, published in the journal Water.

His work took a transformative turn inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, where he conducted an experiment in the King’s Chamber, and unknowingly healed himself of debilitating back pain, a revelation that deepened his understanding of sound’s therapeutic potential. This personal experience ignited his mission to explore the vibrational nature of healing.

ABOUT THE SHIFT NETWORK:

Founded in 2010, The Shift Network has empowered over 3,500,000 people in 180 countries. It features teachers and thought leaders in domains as diverse as spirituality, holistic health, psychology, energy medicine, Qigong, somatics, Indigenous wisdom, sound healing, yoga, herbalism, and peacebuilding. The Shift Network launches new courses and summits several times per week, as well as a rich array of podcasts and other media offerings, including the Shift App, which is available in both the Apple and Google App Stores. The Shift Network is committed to empowering 100 million people in the next five years in order to accelerate the transition to a peaceful, sustainable, and thriving planet for all.

Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Science, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Entrepreneur, BBS Radio-Podcast website Founder/President, Horticulturist and Food Preservationist
Guest Biography:

I am an entrepreneur and have worked for myself, and with my family, since 17 years of age. I have started several companies, joint ventures, public & private, and helped finance, operate and manage some of those entities until they were successful. I have been an original participant in all ventures I worked on, tending to many of the tasks required for a corporate structure to operate, from inception to its fruition. This involves numerous skills and abilities that are quite diverse and encompassing. These ventures were mostly in areas of new technology, product manufacturing, internet media, natural resource mining and oil drilling.

A very spiritual yet private man that you will come to know through the course of time. He delights in helping others make their way through this Penal Colony we call Earth. He's on a mission of change, one that will promote joy, peace and love to all. Being extremely passionate he wishes to be of service to others. It is his hope that we find our higher purpose and identity with the Divine Creator - Being One with All. Your responsibility is of the highest order. As we are all mirrors of each other, there is a responsibility in being. Be the mirror for others that you would like to see reflected back at you. Allow others to see themselves through you, as they truly are, without the trappings of their physical nature. Time may change, but their perfection never will, and you have the wondrous ability to give them back to themselves. Let their higher self be the image that they see in you. Show them kindness and compassion, joy and peace. With a Christ-like reflection, can you have what you have given. Remember: No matter how often you look in the mirror, the ONLY thing reflected back is love.

Guest Category: Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Nutrition, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Owner of True Mirror
Guest Biography:

True Mirror Company was formed in 1992 by founder, John Walter, who first independently discovered 10 years earlier that a true image reflection was possible by putting two mirrors together at right angles. It wasn’t a new idea, actually patented in 1887, but no one ever saw it as more than a physical curiosity.

However, what he discovered was “himself”, something that he recognized as his true feeling, which at the time was pretty happy. The key was the light in his eyes when he was smiling. For the first time, it looked natural and could smile back easily. Not so in the backwards mirror where his smile (like most people’s) felt fake and strained and would fade within seconds.

He found that using front surface mirrors could remove the seam between the mirrors, and he knew that he could make a real thing with it. That seam is critical, it goes right through your eyes, which with regular mirrors, makes it very difficult to make real eye contact with yourself. With the front surface mirrors, and many, many trial and errors, he now can produce an optically perfect, seamless true image mirror.

The company is small now, but with big visions…it simply is a no-brainer that the most wonderful thing about you, your authentic self, is what should be looking back at you in your reflection. Mirrors just can't do it – within seconds we fade to a mirror version of ourselves and lose all of our personality, expressions and traits that others see and know about us. It’s still a huge unanswered question about what this society-wide distortion of self-communication has done to us…but it can’t be very healthy.

It will take a lot of time for widespread adoption, but eventually, the comparison to the artificial version in backwards mirrors will become obvious. And at some point, literally every single person in the world will probably find out that such a thing is possible and will have some curiosity about what they look like in it.

Small company, big visions. Investors are encouraged to find out more – there’s a very bright future in store for those who carry this concept to full fruition.

For now, we are filling orders to places all over the world, and wowing people in person whenever possible. We are currently backlogged about 3 weeks for shipping True Mirrors, thank you for your patience. For more information about the True Mirror, please see our FAQ page and contact us at info@truemirror.com if you have any questions.

Thanks!
John Walter
Founder

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Founder of Blue Fushion Technologies & President of Mac Parkman Foundation
Guest Biography:

Bruce Parkman is the Founder/Strategic Growth Development Officer at Blue Fusion, a trailblazing force in intelligence analysis solutions.

With a storied military career spanning over two decades, including distinguished service as a Green Beret, Bruce brings unparalleled expertise to the table. His journey from the front lines to entrepreneurship reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Bruce founded Blue Light in 2014, driven by a mission to revolutionize the i2 Analyst community. Recognized for industry-leading solutions, Blue Light empowered analysts to combat today’s most pressing threats with cutting-edge technologies. In 2018, alongside his team, Bruce introduced Blue Fusion, a patented middleware that revolutionizes data connectivity and search capabilities.

His pioneering work extends beyond business, with notable contributions to school safety initiatives and veteran entrepreneurship. A respected thought leader, Bruce has shared his insights at global summits and conferences, authored impactful white papers, and appeared on major news networks. A distinguished graduate of Methodist College and Webster University, Bruce is also dedicated to serving his community as a founding Director of the Green Beret Foundation and Chairman of the Board for the Global Special Operations Forces Foundation. With bagpipes in hand, Bruce continues to lead Blue Fusion with boundless passion and vision.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Spiritual Teacher, Counselor, Singer-Songwriter, Vocal Coach, Author
Guest Biography:

Babien Avila is a #1 best-selling author on the Mission Hope series-volumes1-4. She is a Spiritual teacher and counselor as well as an Ordained minister who serves as a Divine Angel channel as well as a published singer-songwriter and vocal coach. Her mission is to heal, uplift and guide individuals facing difficult crossroads in life, offering hope to those stuck in negative patterns or challenging circumstances. Combining her spiritual gifts with music, Babien endeavors to create joy, healing and meaning in others lives through writing, speaking, singing, teaching and private counseling. Blessed with clairaudience, clairvoyance and clairsentience, Babien transitioned from a successful music career to focus on healing and spirituality, holding a BFA in Theatre and Music and certification in Reiki healing. Currently expanding her counseling work to include musical-vibrational healing and continuing her studies in intuitive Astrology, Babien has begun work on her own book of healing utilizing these modalities for greater health and well-being.

Guest Category: Arts, Education, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Emotional Health and Freedom, Self Help, Society and Culture, Spiritual, Variety
Guest Occupation: A multifaceted figure in the realm of ufology, known for his work as a casting director, award winning filmmaker, and author.
Guest Biography:

My guest, Craig Campobasso, who is a multifaceted figure in the realm of ufology, known for his work as a casting director, award winning filmmaker, and author. His contributions have significantly shaped contemporary discussions on extraterrestrial life, contact experiences, and UFO phenomena.  Craig has appeared on many radio shows, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. He has also been a guest on GAIA TV’s Open Minds, with Regina Meredith; and two episodes of Beyond Belief, hosted by George Noory. Craig has also appeared on The History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, was on Gaia TV's Deep Space, and the Travel Channel's UFO Witness. His best-selling book The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics was made into a documentary that Craig wrote, produced and directed. His new book, The UFO Hotspot Compendium: All the Places to Visit Before You Die or Are Abductedis also with MUFON books.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Life coach, Author, Psychology
Guest Biography:

My guest, Sterling Mire has over 20 years of expertise in manifestation, life coaching, and psychology. Sterling spent years attempting to achieve lasting success and happiness using techniques from renowned leaders, until she turned setbacks and challenges into breakthroughs. This journey led to the creation of her signature Art of Manifestation – The AOM System™, an all-encompassing, foolproof practice designed to help individuals master the manifestation process easily, and powerfully. Sterling’s prestigious clientele includes industry giants like Google, People Magazine, E! Entertainment, OK! Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, A-list celebrities, Hyatt and Hilton Hotels, The Lifetime Channel, and The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Biography:

Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. While attending Pace University, he stumbled upon an extensive cache of Austrian Economic Literature in a dark, musty, abandoned section of the school’s library. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and life long serial entrepreneur. His diverse career has included: running a legal printing company, practicing commercial law and litigation and founding a successful distressed asset investment company.

After the 2008 financial collapse and the continued global economic deterioration, Kerry realized people needed a reliable source for accurate information. Believing that inflation would eventually run rampant, he dedicated himself to helping people protect and preserve their wealth. He urged investors to re-balance their investment portfolios and to implement precious metals based strategies to adapt to the new economic order. The ability to perceive economic reality, as well as to separate truth from governmental inspired economic fantasy will be essential for economic survival and prosperity in the years ahead.

In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his long held desire of becoming a radio show host. Thus the Financial Survival Network was born. Its mission is helping you to prosper and thrive in the New Economy. He has done hundreds of interviews with such financial luminaries as Peter Schiff, Harry S. Dent, Martin Armstrong, Jim Rogers, Marc Faber and Peter Grandich. He continually releases new segments and interviews on iTunes and YouTube. His new Triple Lutz Report was an instant hit and continues to increase audience share. As he says, “The Financial Survival Network, It’s All About What’s Next!"

Guest Category: Entertainment, History, News, Politics & Government, Local, National, World, Society and Culture, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Grammy Voting Member, Grammy U Mentor, Pianist, Singer-Songwriter, Teaching Artist
Guest Biography:

Vivian Fang Liu

Felix W. Ortiz, a member of the Assembly, states, 'Vivian Fang Liu was born to be a musician.' Ms. Liu, born in China, has studied music in both the East and the West. She has actively performed in the United States and Europe, with venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Hammerstein Hall, Gracie Mansion, Citi Field, and more recently, she was invited to perform at St. Smith Square in London. Ms. Liu has been invited to judge many music competitions in the United States and China. Additionally, she serves as a piano adjudicator in the New York State School of Music Association (NYSSMA). Ms. Liu has a strong passion for teaching, and her creative teaching approach is well-received by young musicians. She holds a Master's degree in classical piano performance from New York University and a Music Education Master’s degree from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-fang-liu-49673952/

Vivian Fang Liu is an award-winning pianist, singer, songwriter, Grammy Voting Member, and Grammy U Mentor. She has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Grammy Museum, Mozarthaus, and the Wiener Musikverein in Vienna. Her music has been featured on prominent platforms such as PBS, ABC7, SinoVision, and SiriusXM.

In March 2022, the Recording Academy honored Ms. Liu as the featured artist for Women’s History Month. She was recognized by Steinway & Sons as a “Top Piano Teacher” for three consecutive years (2022–2024) and has received numerous accolades, including “Artist of the Year” and “Album of the Year” from the Funky Kids Awards in Australia, as well as four Global Music Awards. In 2024, she was invited to speak and lead workshops at Harvard University, and in 2025, she received the “Best Songwriter” award from the World Entertainment Awards.

Ms. Liu has performed the national anthem at professional MLB and WNBA games at Citi Field and the Barclays Center in New York. She has also made special guest appearances alongside renowned Asian celebrity singers during their North American tours. As a respected music educator and adjudicator, she regularly serves as a judge for local and international music competitions, mentoring students who have performed at Carnegie Hall, toured globally, and received invitations to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

In academia, Ms. Liu has presented her research at prestigious international conferences, including the ISME World Music Education Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the 12th Asia-Pacific Music Education Research Conference, where her paper on Asian American music education received widespread recognition. In 2023, her co-authored paper was published in Music Education Research, one of the field’s leading academic journals.

Ms. Liu holds master’s degrees in Music Education and Classical Piano Performance from Teachers College, Columbia University and New York University. Her distinguished career—spanning acclaimed performances, transformative educational initiatives, and impactful scholarly work—reflects her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and accessibility in the musical arts.

In music production, Ms. Liu also serves as a producer and project contractor, collaborating with music businesses around the world. Her clientele includes major industry players such as ByteDance Ltd., the parent company of TikTok, among others.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Education, Entertainment, Music, Society and Culture, TV & Film
Guest Occupation: Transformational and Vision Coach, Visionary Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Author
Guest Biography:

Teri Werner is a visionary strategist and coach, keynote speaker, and author dedicated to supporting you in achieving wholeness and transformation. Her book ‘Train Wreck to Triumph’ and Journal compilation, Teri inspires and supports you to increase your willingness to expand your capacity to explore and live the life of triumph you envision.  

As a visionary strategist, Teri powerfully connects you to your vision and guides you with proven personal and business success strategies—whether navigating life-shattering moments or seeking more fulfillment. Her clients’ stories of personal healing and breakthrough growth in business inspire others to embrace her transformative insights.

Teri brings decades of visionary strategies to the forefront; she integrated as a part of the foundation of the entity she and her father cofounded and became publicly traded on NASDAQ. Her vision is fulfilled as she sees you impacting your world and fully living Your Destiny.

Guest Category: Literature, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Psychology, Personal Development, Self Help, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Operatic Soprano, Singer, Songwriter
Guest Biography:

Rush Dorsett is a Voice Coach, Sound Healer, and Performing Artist who supports ambitious creatives in awakening their authentic voice, embodying their power, and freeing their self-expression through her EmbodiedVoice® method.

What lights her up is seeing her clients connect with the power of their authentic voice, release fears around self-expression, and find freedom and joy in their voice!

She received her Masters degree in Voice Science and Performance from New England Conservatory, her B.A. in Psychology and Music from Washington University in St. Louis, sound healing certifications from the Divine Resonance Center in Asheville, NC, and she is also a certified YogaVoice®️ facilitator.

She is passionate about sharing sound healing, music and voice work as tools for self-realization.

My approach to voice facilitation:

Inspired by my training in both Systematic Vocal Technique (SVT) and the YogaVoice® method, I take the ‘elements’ of bel canto vocal technique (including onset, registration, resonance, messa di voce, etc), and apply those elements to the chakras, or energy centers in the body. I listen for the elements in a person’s voice that are strong, and also the ones that need balancing.

Often, rather than correcting an imbalance with a vocalise, I’ll have the person connect with their body through a chakra-balancing posture or embodiment practice. This allows the mind/body system to rediscover its own authentic balance first, and then the elements of healthy vocal function are restored as well. The result is free, authentic singing and speaking, and a healthy connection with one’s voice.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Hobbies, Music, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Adventurer, Futurist, Gamification AdVenturist
Guest Biography:

Tyler Bel, an early technology adopter, grew up as a visual and performing artist who always knew that she would end up working with digital leaders and innovators as well as the entertainment industry.

Her drive and discipline first led her to join the Marine Corps after college, where she pursued foreign language and communications. After her tour, she went on to use her newly honed skills in the most creative ways she saw possible: sales, marketing and advertising.

Her ability to effectively convince and influence buyers and consumers led her to Portland, OR, where she found her initial niche working in Broadcast Television as an advertising coordinator at CBS. Tyler saw opportunities where many did not, and found that her creativity and passion for business development led to a position as Executive TV Producer.

Soon enough, her energy and initiative led her to branch away from traditional models and launch her own production company as well as digital agency. Even though her passions for technology and entertainment were being met, Tyler found a higher calling in helping advance people’s dreams.

Miss Bel found herself becoming the “conduit to the people you need to know where and when you need to know them,” which catapulted her to develop her own consulting firm, There Is No Sky. Her philosophy is based on the realization that there are no limitations to achieving your goals if you have the right mindset, strategy, access,and relationships.

Now that Tyler Bel has grown her experience through advising others, she plans to utilize her expertise in branding, communications, business development as well as interpersonal relationships to create a gamification blockchain venture of her own.

Her affinity and facility for AI,innovation, decentralization, intuition, and collaboration lends her to being an asset and strategic partner for any organization looking to gain a competitive advantage.

Guest Category: Entertainment, Hobbies, Health & Lifestyle, Fitness & Exercise, Philosophy, Inspirational, Society and Culture, Travel & Leisure, Variety
Guest Occupation: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Founder / President of the Inspiring Children Foundation
Guest Biography:

Ryan Wolfington is an accomplished entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist, known for founding the Inspiring Children Foundation.

Early Career and Business Acumen

Before transitioning to the non-profit sector, Ryan restructured and led businesses in the financial, gaming, and teleservices industries. His expertise led two of these companies to go public on the NASDAQ exchange. Since the early ’90s, Ryan has been a conscious capitalist, prioritizing dynamic corporate cultures and investing in human capital. His pioneering work in corporate wellness and mindfulness has set industry standards.

Inspiring Children Foundation

In 1999, Ryan founded the Inspiring Children Foundation, where he has volunteered as President of the Board for 25 years. The foundation’s programs have inspired millions online and thousands in person to achieve high performance in life. Notably, 95% of the foundation’s youth participants earn college scholarships, with 58% securing places in Ivy League-level institutions.

Over 300 program alumni are currently enrolled in prestigious universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, Y ale, Georgetown, and many more.

Holistic Approach to Human Development.

The foundation focuses on a holistic approach to high-performance living, encompassing mentoring, sports, project-driven learning, entrepreneurial skills, and “Psychology for Life.” Ryan’s innovative strategies in restructuring companies have been applied to help children restructure their lives, with the program now being replicated in 22 cities. The foundation has been selected as the official charity of Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Cup.

Recognition and Achievements

In 2007, Ryan received the President of the United States “Service Award” for his contributions to human development. He has also collaborated with the United States Tennis Association, serving as President of USTA Nevada. As a producer, Ryan contributed to the award-winning film “Bella,” which won the “People’s Choice Award” at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Collaborations and Current Roles

Currently, Ryan is President of the Board of JEWEL Inc., working closely with four-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and New Y ork Times best-selling author Jewel. Together, they have co-created and produced multiple projects, including Jewel’s Cirque du Soleil show, The Wellness Experience Festival, The Portal by Jewel, and the Scale Global Summit. Ryan also served as America’s first Chief Mental Health Officer for Hudson’s Bay Company, overseeing its iconic brands Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH.

Guest Category: Business, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Philosophy, Self Help, Motivational, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Artist, Singer, Songwriter
Guest Biography:

Seth Porter is a self-taught, genre-blending artist from Las Vegas whose journey started in the Mormon church. Raised on hymns, his early exposure to music was spiritual—but as he got older, he found himself drawn to something more rebellious. Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly became his biggest influences. During their rap beef, Porter didn’t pick sides—he studied both. But something about MGK stood out. It felt like the world was against him, and Porter related. At that time in his life, he felt like the world was against him too.

While he releases music under the name Seth Porter, he goes by Porter in everyday life.

At 14, Porter started writing obsessively—rhymes, poems, anything to process what he was feeling. A teacher recognized his raw talent and invited him to her classroom every day at lunch so he could avoid bullying. She didn’t just give him a safe space—she wrote with him, helped him make edits, sharpen his structure, and encouraged him to keep going. Porter credits his 9th grade English teacher as the biggest influence on his writing to this day.

That same year, he dropped his first track, Anxiety Demons. Like anything you do for the first time, it was horrible. The mix was non-existent—he recorded it on his phone over the sound of his laptop playing the beat in the background. The delivery was treacherous, and the songwriting was still finding itself. But it was honest—and putting it out into the world only amplified the hate. Already a target—he was 5’2″ for most of high school—Porter faced constant ridicule and regular encounters with physical abuse. But he didn’t back down. The more they laughed, the more he wrote. The more he wrote, the better he got.

At the same time, Porter was making waves in a completely different world—competitive debate. He joined the debate team and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the #1 ranked debater in the state. One tactic in debate is called “spreading”—delivering as many arguments as possible before time runs out so the opposing team can’t respond to them all. Porter mastered it. His teammates started calling him “Speedy”—a perfect nickname, since it played off his initials, SP, for Seth Porter. And it was through spreading that he learned to speak fast and clearly at an incredibly high pace—something he credits as the single greatest contributor to his development as a rapper.

Porter is a below-scratch golfer and played Division 1 in college. But behind the surface, he was battling something deeper. Diagnosed with OCD, he faced overwhelming mental health challenges—depression, anxiety, and years of high school bullying pushed him into a dark place. In college, it all boiled over. He attempted suicide and began misusing drugs. Eventually, his addiction forced him to leave school and he was admitted into a psychiatric unit.

When he was released, he saw two options: end it for good—or fight with everything he had to take his life back.

That’s when he met Ryan, president of Jewel Inc. and co-founder of the Inspiring Children Foundation, alongside Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. Ryan saw past the mental health conditions and recognized who Porter really was underneath it all. Through the love and structure of that community, Porter began to heal. Over time, he overcame OCD, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation in a powerful and lasting way.

Recovery took many forms—meditation, sobriety, healthy eating, exercise—but most importantly, purpose. With Ryan’s guidance, Porter rebuilt from the ground up. And not only did he heal—he found a level of peace, presence, and happiness he never thought was possible.

As his health improved, so did his music. He dedicates a minimum of 10 full, focused hours a day to his craft. He writes dozens of songs per day. The only thing slowing him down is access to high-end studio time. Otherwise, he’d be recording at the same pace he’s creating. He credits his OCD for this ability to lock in—channeling hyperfocus into prolific, precise songwriting.

Porter doesn’t claim natural talent—he claims obsession. He’s never taken a lesson. No vocal coach, no formal training. Even music theory—he taught himself. Everything he’s built came from relentless repetition and love for the craft. He writes across all genres—rap, punk, country, pop. Over time, he’s developed a kind of creative antenna—so attuned that songs seem to write themselves as soon as they appear.

As a proud Vegas native, repping the city is core to his identity. He sees how much talent exists in Las Vegas—with a lack of real representation—and he’s determined to change that. Coming up, he’d battle rap on Fremont Street. As a young white kid, people didn’t expect much—but once he started spitting fast and clean, the reaction flipped. He earned his respect quickly.

He’s fully invested. Every dollar Porter earns outside of necessary expenses goes straight back into studio time. It’s all in or nothing.

And above all else—Porter knows he’ll succeed. Not because of luck. Not because of hype. But because he refuses to stop. He’s fully committed to becoming a professional artist without ever settling. He outworks everyone around him—and he’ll never quit.

After nine years of doing the work behind the scenes, Porter is finally stepping into the light. His debut single is on the way, followed by a wave of releases and a full album. For him, it was never about fame. It’s about doing the work, honoring the craft, and giving everything he’s got—every single day.

Guest Category: Performing Arts, Entertainment, Hobbies, Music, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Musicians, Transformational Leaders
Guest Biography:

THE BROTHERS KOREN (Formerly Booked as THE KIN, THORALD KOREN and ISAAC KOREN)

The Brothers Koren, comprised of Australian-born musicians and transformational leaders Thorald and Isaac Koren, are devoted to unlocking the power of song and voice to elevate human potential and champion mental and emotional well-being.

Hailing from Australia, their musical journey began in Sydney, where they cultivated a distinctive sound that led to global recognition. As The Kin, they gained a loyal following and achieved major milestones, including earning a gold record in New Zealand for their hit single Get On It on Interscope Records.

Their career catapulted onto the world stage as they toured Australia with P!NK on her Truth About Love Tour, performing for hundreds of thousands in sold-out arenas. They also had the honor of opening for Coldplay’s only Australian show during the Ghost Stories album cycle at the iconic Enmore Theatre in Sydney.

Their journey took them across the globe, performing with legends like Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, and Australian icons Colin Hay & Men at Work. Yet, despite their successes, they felt a deep yearning for something more—an authentic, purpose-driven path that transcended the traditional music industry.

In a defining moment of clarity, the brothers envisioned a new mission: to guide and mentor others in reclaiming the power of their own voices. Through their pioneering programs, they have helped thousands from diverse backgrounds heal and rediscover self-expression. Their work sheds light on Voice Trauma—the often-overlooked impact of judgment, suppression, and fear on one’s ability to fully express themselves.

Their impact has extended beyond the stage, working with Fortune 500 companies, NASDAQ, Evotek, UltraGenX, Diet Coke, and even designing voice-empowerment programs for school-aged children. To further their mission, they founded the Your Big Voice Foundation, dedicated to bringing transformational voice and music programs to under-served communities, using music as a tool for mental and emotional well-being.

In 2024, their groundbreaking work in storytelling and transformation was recognized when they received a Webby Award for their long-form documentary The Journey: The Brothers Koren. They are also esteemed members of the Association of Transformational Leaders and the Transformational Leadership Council, further cementing their place as leaders in personal and creative transformation.

Today, the Brothers Koren continue to challenge the world to embrace a voice-positive movement, co-hosting and co-creating The Journey, a groundbreaking TV show that reimagines transformation through music. Their mission is clear: to harmonize humanity, one voice at a time.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music, Society and Culture, Pop Culture