Alessandra Piccione is the award-winning screenwriter of THE CUBAN, starring Oscar and Emmy-winner, Louis Gossett Jr, and Oscar nominee, Emmy-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo.      Her first feature, LOOKING FOR ANGELINA, which she co-wrote with New York playwright Frank Canino, tells the true story of Angelina Napolitano, an Italian immigrant who killed her abusive husband with an ax on Easter Sunday, 1911.  In 2015 Piccione penned THE COLOSSAL FAILURE OF THE MODERN RELATIONSHIP, a comedy starring Enrico Colantoni and David Cubitt.  Both films were well received on the festival circuit, winning numerous awards and were released theatrically across Canada.  Piccione was honoured to attract an Oscar caliber of talent to her most recent screenplay, THE CUBAN.  Inspired by her own experience with loved ones, the film tells the uplifting story of a naïve pre-med student namedMina who develops an unlikely friendship with Luis, an elderly Cuban…

Sheila Vaske is a published and bestselling author, designer, creative and entrepreneur. She is the former CEO of V’Enza, the inspirational brand of jewelry and accessories. She is the mother of two daughters most would describe her as creative, intuitive, and passionate. Ms. Vaske is a healer and empath, through the power of the mind and soul. These qualities havedriven her to rise above during the most difficult times along her life journey. Whether her influence is through her books, inspirational cards, and her newly published journal, you can book her for speaking engagements and podcast appearances. Sheila is real, raw and genuine. Most of all she is determined to…

Real life and real coaching. Rhonda understands the demands on time, feeling torn between career and home life. Nutrition, exercise, and overall self-care, often fall last on a long list of priorities. She lived this life, but chose to make her own magic and share that to empower other people. Rhonda offers nutrition and lifestyle coaching that blends with your life. She creates an accountability system that works for the individual, developing specific techniques and queues that work just right for her clients. Rhonda wants to end that roller coaster of health, and the shout of internal voices that question your willpower, capability, and commitment from programs that simply haven’t…

Laura Di Franco, CEO of Brave Healer Productions, specializes in publishing and business strategy for holistic health and wellness professionals. She has a 30- year background in holistic physical therapy, 14 years training in the martial arts, and has published over 40 Amazon bestselling books, including 9 of her own.Shes a spoken-word poet, lover of dark chocolate, and has a contagious passion for helping you share brave words build your business.

Kristina McKean is the founder of The Elephant Project and is on a mission to educate children & families about animal cruelty through her line of cuddly plush stuffed animals! Kristina has doubled down on her life-long passion for animal protection and wildlife conservation by creating this luxe line of plush stuffed animals and donating 100% of all net proceeds to the aligned, on-the-ground non-profit organizations that directly benefit the toys’ real-world counterparts. To date, Kristina and The Elephant Project have helped aid in the rescue and protection of hundreds of elephants, while fostering numerous orphaned elephants, increasing family education around the ethical and physical complexities of elephant tourism, and delighting children the…

Born into a family of carnival owners in Texas, USA, Maxwell Ivey lost his sight at age 12. Having a natural gusto for life, Max graduated college and became heavily involved in the Eagle Scouts. He also worked in the family business alongside his brothers until his father succumbed to lung cancer. Faced with his own mortality, Max made some life-altering changes. He underwent gastric surgery and lost over 250 pounds. He started his own business, buying and selling amusement rides, and learned how to blog using software for visually-impaired people. Overcoming many obstacles, Max made a name for himself online and now shares his experiences on The Blind Blogger.…

Jacqueline Biollo is a leading authority on innovative business solutions, political strategy, and community engagement.This former politician, motivational entrepreneur, arts & culture enthusiast, university educator, and community leader provides unique insight into what it takes to drive innovation, leverage people’s potential, and lead successful initiatives with passion and purpose.She uses her entrepreneurial spirit, raw life, acting, and political experiences to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to explore, connect and expand their human experiences through positive affirmation. She balances her time between movie sets, the runway, the political arena, her home office, or the gym. Additionally, she writes, cooks, speaks, and shares ideas for nourishing one’s life with practical objectives that have…

Real life and real coaching. Rhonda understands the demands on time, feeling torn between career and home life. Nutrition, exercise, and overall self-care, often fall last on a long list of priorities. She lived this life, but chose to make her own magic and share that to empower other people. Rhonda offers nutrition and lifestyle coaching that blends with your life. She creates an accountability system that works for the individual, developing specific techniques and queues that work just right for her clients. Rhonda wants to end that roller coaster of health, and the shout of internal voices that question your willpower, capability, and commitment from programs that simply haven’t…

Sandy Grigsby is a self-image branding expert, TEDx speaker, author, Confidence Catalyst®, and founder of Briofive, a personal branding photography studio. For 17+ years, Sandy has cultivated extensive expertise in and explored the relationship between the fields of digital media and confidence development to help clients unlock and communicate their “wow factor” in a visually compelling way.

Real life and real coaching. Rhonda understands the demands on time, feeling torn between career and home life. Nutrition, exercise, and overall self-care, often fall last on a long list of priorities. She lived this life, but chose to make her own magic and share that to empower other people. Rhonda offers nutrition and lifestyle coaching that blends with your life. She creates an accountability system that works for the individual, developing specific techniques and queues that work just right for her clients. Rhonda wants to end that roller coaster of health, and the shout of internal voices that question your willpower, capability, and commitment from programs that simply haven’t…

Aaron William Perry is an entrepreneur, executive advisor, author, and father. He founded companies in the renewable energy, recycling, sustainable agriculture, and organic food hub sectors, where he served as CEO and CFO, and founded the Y on Earth Community, where he serves as Executive Director.He is the author of the Amazon best-selling Y on Earth: Get Smarter, Feel Better, Heal the Planet, the Soil Stewardship Handbook, and the new visionary eco thriller Viriditas: The Great Healing Is Within Our Power.