Columnists

Empowered Together: Calm, Connected, Compassionate, Changemakers

It is understandable that a lot of us are feeling deeply unsettled, anxious, or fearful following political events that carry significant implications. So we are launching a group to bring all of us together in a caring community that we are calling Empowered Together: Calm, Connected, Compassionate, Changemakers. We believe these are the new 4Cs of the beautiful diamonds we will be sending out to sparkle and shine in the world. Join us! — Cynthia de Lorenzi and Hope Katz Gibbs

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The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

Co-authored by 10 international powerhouses — Ndana Bofu-Tawamba, Ruby Bright, Stephanie Clohesy, Musimbi Kanyoro, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ana Oliveira, Laura Risimini, Jane Sloane, and Jessica Tomlin — this podcast show features these leaders and their insights from the 2024 book, The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy.

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Dr. Peter Noonan, Superintendent, Falls Church City Public Schools

"When I arrived in 2017 to serve Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) as the 9th Superintendent in the division’s history, I knew something about this place was different than anywhere else I had ever worked," says Dr. Noonan. Learn about "The Secret Sauce" he discovered in FCCPS, and what he has done to keep the magic going. As Greg  Louganis says: “Never underestimate your ability to make someone else’s life better, even if you never know it.”

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Dien Yuen’s Daylight: The global home for learning, practice, and research

Are you ready to become an Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA): Our certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor program is designed exclusively for wealth and philanthropic advisors, to help you meet this extraordinary opportunity to grow your business, client relationships and impact.

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Kimberly Lee Minor, host, Women of Color Empowered show

"Women of Color Empowered is not just a buzzword but a movement. Each woman has a unique story that oversteps broken rungs, shatters glass ceilings, and ignites the spirit of empowerment."

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Alexandra Salas, founder, Bestemming Yoga

Alexandra Salas, PhD, E-RYT® 200, YACEP®, is the founder & Chief Yoga Officer (CYO) at Bestemming Yoga. A Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher, Alex is also a certified Aerial Yoga instructor. Her practice includes aerial yin, aerial foundations, hot yoga, gentle yin, and slow flow. "The impact of mindful yoga on the body and spirit, and the joy of exchanging energy and sharing this holistic body practice are the drivers I use to find a way to take it further."

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Life Coach and Esthetician Alexis Brown

"I love data and facts, and am also fascinated with scientific research about the mind/body connection," says the Pennsylvania native who in June 2023 began offering her services to customers at Rehoboth Beach's most popular salon and spa, Bad Hair Day.

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Meetup CEO David Siegel, author, “Decide and Conquer”

"Success boils down to one thing: making good decisions. Learn the right framework now that can make all the difference later when faced with terrible options, deep anxiety, and fear of failure."

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Dean Hoke, managing partner, Edu Alliance

Based in Bloomington, Indiana, and the United Arab Emirates, Dean is the Managing Partner of Edu Alliance Group, Dean has decades of progressively responsible and visionary leadership roles in higher education, communications and online learning.

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Pat Cassella, Executive Director, US Distance Learning Association

Meet USDLA's Past President, Chair Emeritus Conference/Events, and President of ETCVideo LLC

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Animal Reiki: Rev. Barbara Thorngren, M.Ed, is on a mission of peace

"According to the Earth Charter, peace is the wholeness created by right relationships with oneself, other persons, other cultures, other life, Earth, and the larger whole of which all are a part," shares Rev. Barbara Thorngren, founder of PeaceWorks New Hampshire, LLC.

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Psychotherapist Silvia Stenitzer, host of the Soul Action show, takes us on a Guided Meditation Vacation

Coming to therapy is an act of love. Out of a deep desire for connection and intimacy grew my passion to work with people therapeutically and creatively.

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Zach the Reiki Guy, host, Reiki Flute Fusions

Zach produces sound healing events with his Reiki-infused flute sounds all around the United States, and has become known all around the world for his healing sounds.

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Peter Neuwirth, actuary, author, reverse mortgage expert

After being asked too many times “What is an actuary, exactly?” Pete has written two books to answer another question: “How does an actuary think, and why does it matter?”

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Alina Liao — Founder of the Radical Wellness Company, Zenit

Alina is on a mission to make wellness accessible to everyone! Join her revolution of healing through journaling.

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Kara Kihm — Intuitive Coach; Author and Host, “Discovering My Wings”

"Through trusting in the diving and following my intuition I learned that nothing is out of reach — but you have to do the reaching."

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Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — Author, “Wealth Management Rules;” Host of the weekly finance podcast and TV show, “Margaritas with Marguerita”

CEO, Blue Ocean Global Wealth Management

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Tracy Schott — Filmmaker, Founder Voices4Change

Award-winning documentary filmmaker; producer and director, "Finding Jenn's Voice"

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Angela Mitchell — CEO of the tech firm CASE Management, founder, Kids Code Too!

Co-founder, Kids Code Too

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Renee Carleson — Special Needs Coach

Author, "A Bee Like Me"

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Award-winning Photographer and Gardening Expert Hilary Schwab: Grow, Cook, Eat!

Founder, The Edible Garden Girl

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Kay Stratman — Fine Artist

Founder, Tie Tracks

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Chef Kim Katz Alvarez with Chef Edgar Alvarez

Cook Like the Caterer

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Jim Morris — The Napa + Sonoma Wine Guy

Co-Host, The Women Who Make Us Wine Show

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Tony Farmer — Certified Life Coach

Host, Black Lives Matter Show, Season 1

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Sam Barry — Author, Humorist, Mad Harmonica Player

Author, "Always A Song"

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Hope Katz Gibbs — Author, Journalist, Publicist, Serial Entrepreneur

Founder, Inkandescent™ Inc.

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Videographer Nelson Benavides

Director Inkandescent TV

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Cynthia de Lorenzi — Artist, Author

Founder of the international networking organization Success in the City

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Executive Producer Brandi Wilsker-Merritt

Inkandescent Radio Network

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Journalism student Rachel Merritt

Teen Columnist

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Columns

Empowered Together: Taking Back Our Power and Moving Forward

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Book a Retreat: Destination Peace

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US Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

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Get a Massage: You deserve to relax and feel better in your body

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Bodymechanics School of Massage, Santa Fe campus

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Affirmations

Monthly Ideas to celebrate self-identity, self-integrity, and self-affirmation

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Healthy Fuel

The Edible Garden Girl Guidebook

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