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David Marcus Parent Rx: Prescriptive Wisdom, Tips and Strategies for Communication with Your Child Parenting in today’s challenging world requires new tools to help their children foster a healthy self-image. But parents need help in making communication with their children a healthy part of their household. Most of us use the parenting techniques that our parents used. But these do not apply to t...

Max Shippee Fantasy, Fatherhood, & Fitness - Author, Actor, Philosopher Max Shippee grew up in rural Maine and knows the woods well. His own journey took him to Hollywood, California by way of Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, DC, and even Bali, Indonesia. For the last 20 years, he has been busy as an actor, a gym owner, a husband, and a father. Along the way, he’s had some stories brewing in that silv...

Olaolu Ogunyemi Leadership Mentor | Children's Book Author | Parenting Advocate | Marine Officer | Future Author of Lead Last Inspire. Connect. Empower the Next Generation. Olaolu Ogunyemi is a proud U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, and passionate leadership mentor on a mission to build strong leaders from the boardroom to the living room. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect, Olaolu e...

Modern Motherhood: An American History How did mothers transform from parents of secondary importance in the colonies to having their multiple and complex roles connected to the well-being of the nation? In the first comprehensive history of motherhood in the United States, Jodi Vandenberg-Daves explores how tensions over the maternal role have been part and parcel of the development of American s...

Ryan Reichert Our Protector Development Built to break; after spending almost a half-century on this planet I've faced more challenges than most and healed, recovered, or excelled through all of them. My never quit attitude has created multiple miracles through pain and perseverance to succeed in what may call a modern wasteland. My message is inspiring to anyone going through a valley in their li...

Meet Jennie Jennie Richau is the designer and dreamer behind Studio Richau. With a background in design, an eye for beauty, and a deep curiosity about the world, she designs each piece to spark joy and personal connection. As a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, Jennie weaves harmony and intention into every design, making each accessory both stylish and soulful. Raised in an entrepreneurial family...

Curtis Butler Founder, Guiding Ascent Career Coaching — Leading students and recent grads to career success Curtis spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. He has built and led teams and has been on both sides of the interview table hundreds of times. He has a keen unde...

John Dedakis From Journalist to Novelist (Or How I Learned to Start Making it UP) Personal experience is the grist of fiction. Budding novelists are taught to "write what you know." In my case, I know journalism, and I know grief and loss. During my 45 years in journalism (25 at CNN), I've interviewed presidents (Reagan and Carter), famous people (Alfred Hitchcock), covered the White House, and ha...

Michele Defilippo Publish Like the Pros: 1106 Design makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money when they sell it—without a publisher! We also help businesses with shorter lead magnet books. Self-publishing means the AUTHOR is the publisher, but you'd never know that from browsing the internet. Most authors believe a publisher is necessary, tha...

Maxim Shapiro Men's Action Life Coach In my life, I lived without direction for many years. I thought I was on the right track, but still felt depressed and lacked pride in myself. Deep down, I knew I was not pushing myself and living on purpose. Through the help of someone very important to me, I was able to connect to what it means to live fully, push myself, go for everything and give everythin...

Jason Lange Men's Guide - Every Man Should Be in a Men's Group I used to think I was just a mom—until unresolved trauma from my husband’s childhood began to shake the foundation of our family. It nearly ended our marriage. The traditional paths didn’t bring us the healing we needed, but through alternative therapies, deep personal work, and spiritual tools, we slowly found our way. What felt like...

Rudy Mendoza has been involved in the art world since the age of 8. Being well known by his piers in school, he was regarded as a great artist growing up in Scottsdale Arizona. Then in 8th grade, the students at Supai Middle School voted him best artist. Rudy was excited to inter the art world in High School, but felt disappointed when in his freshman year his art teacher was giving him C's and D'...

Shanti Hershenson Sixteen-year-old author of 30 books (with 17 published)! Since I was twelve years old, I have actively been writing and publishing books. I've written 30 books in varying genres, including You Won't Know Her Name, a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. I've written Biome Lock, the first in a (completed) alien invasion series. The first book has been published, th...

Ben Brearley Helping thoughtful, reflective (and often quieter) leaders show up, speak up and step up, without pretending to be someone they're not. I’m Ben Brearley: a leadership coach and trainer, podcast host, and creator of Thoughtful Leader. I specialise in working with quieter, people-focused leaders who care about their teams, making an impact and doing a good job - but often doubt themselv...

Donovan Pyle Health Insurance Whistleblower & Author of "Fixing Healthcare: How Executives Can Save Their People, Their Business, and the Economy Donovan Pyle: Health Insurance Whistleblower Dismantling the $300 Billion Scam. I broke ranks to expose the industry’s dirty secrets, and now I'm leading the fight against health insurance and healthcare waste. As a CEO, author, and advocate, I empow...

Colleen Robinson And Dana Pemberton Founders behind The Digital Dojo, The Black Belt Mind (TBBM), Your Integral Medicine (YIM), NAP (New Agreement Process), and The White Belt Mind In a world where people are struggling to maintain their wellness, navigate trauma, and find their true path to healing, Dana Pemberton and Colleen Robinson are on a mission to change the narrative—one person, one group...

We are honored to welcome Leilani Gastelum Valenzuela as our guest on  Abstract Essay , where creativity meets thought. Leilani is a visionary painter whose work transcends the boundaries of form and color, evoking deep emotion and introspection. Her latest series invites viewers into a dreamlike realm of layered textures and symbolic imagery, reflecting both personal and collective experiences. I...

Kristy Bullock is a visionary artist whose work explores the interplay between emotion, identity, and abstraction. With a style that transcends conventional boundaries, her pieces invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the deeper layers of the human experience. As a guest on Abstract Essay, Kristy shared her creative journey, the inspirations behind her work, and how art can be a profo...

My name is Coleman Charters I love painting and creating. I am a Phoenix/Arizona native. I grew up surrounded by horses and farms. I am a contemporary collage artist who has enjoyed making clothing and other art products. I enjoy traditional western topics such as “west themes” cowboys, shootouts, horses. The Artist name “WHYTHO” started out as a small scribbling I would write at the top of all my...

ANNA KRIEG Born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, Anna went to North Dakota State University for a Bachelor’s of Science in Art emphasizing in painting. She also minored in Public Relations and Advertising, then attended Moorhead Community and Technical College for Certificate of Completion in Graphic Design Technology. Starting out her professional career in marketing in the real estate / home b...

Sall Cosenza’s painting of Arizona is a vivid tribute to the state’s untamed beauty and cultural richness. With a masterful blend of warm earth tones and bold, expressive strokes, she captures the striking contrast between the sun-drenched desert plains and the deep shadows cast by towering rock formations. Her canvas tells a story of Arizona’s soul—from the iconic saguaro cacti reaching skyward t...

Preserving plants and animals in the face of climate change is crucial for maintaining the balance of our ecosystems and the health of the planet. As global temperatures rise, habitats are shifting or disappearing, threatening countless species with extinction. Protecting biodiversity means safeguarding the forests, wetlands, oceans, and grasslands that provide shelter and food for wildlife. It al...

Creating sketches for paintings is an essential step in the artistic process, serving as a foundational tool that guides artists from initial concept to completed artwork. Through sketching, artists explore composition, proportions, light, and shadow, often refining ideas and experimenting freely without the pressure of permanence. These preliminary drawings allow the painter to visualize the fina...

Creating paintings within the autism community is a powerful and expressive form of communication, allowing individuals to explore and share their inner worlds in a non-verbal, sensory-friendly way. Art offers a safe and inclusive space where people on the autism spectrum can engage with color, texture, and form to process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build confidence. Whether through structured...

Creating a series of paintings is an artistic journey that allows for deeper exploration of a theme, emotion, or concept over multiple works. Unlike a single standalone piece, a series enables the artist to develop a visual narrative, experiment with variations in style, and refine their creative voice. The process often begins with research and brainstorming, identifying a central idea—whether it...