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Mourning in America: Wear black on April 15

This is not just a protest. It is a movement, founder Cynthia de Lorenzi insists. “Mourning in America is part of ongoing demonstrations leading up to Election Day November 3, 2026 and Election Day November 7, 2028. We urge citizens from all backgrounds to stand together in a show of resistance and demand meaningful change. Even in mourning, there is hope. We will not stop until we see a new day rising and hope is restored to every American.”

The Future Of …

With changes continuing to mount in the US, at Inkandescent PR we are ramping up our coverage of topics in a new column on BeInkandescent magazine: "The Future of ..." We'll be reporting on the impact on industries and programs ranging from transportation and health care to education, immigration, international trade, and more.

Inkandescent Kids magazine: The international publication for kids by kids is coming in 2025

Think like a reporter: write, illustrate, photograph, create a video — Think critically, creatively, and raise your voice!

Find wisdom at Rúna Bouius’s True Power Institute

A speaker, author, conscious leadership and well-being facilitator, Rúna is also an advisor and executive coach to visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and successful professionals. She is on the vanguard of the new-business paradigm thinking, creating better workplaces, and developing emerging leaders.

Jeffrey James Higgins is the host of Elaine’s Literary Salon: Meet the authors!

Bibliophiles will love this new show — live from the popular bistro Elaine’s in Old Town, Alexandria VA. Our host is the restaurant’s owner, Jeffrey James Higgins, a prolific author who is on a mission to help his fellow writers share their stories.

Timothy Trainer, intellectual property attorney, international trade expert, author with spectacular insights into trade with China — and more!

Writing books is a passion for attorney Timothy Trainer, who for more than three decades focused on intellectual property issues in his day job. He has worked in government agencies and in the private sector and his assignments have taken him to 60 countries around the world. Fortunately, he found time to write several non-fiction titles — until the fiction bug took hold. Be sure to check out his books!

Empowered Together: Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers

It is understandable that a lot of us are feeling deeply unsettled, anxious, and/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

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.

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.”

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.

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."

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."

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.

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."

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.

Pat Cassella, Executive Director, US Distance Learning Association

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

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.

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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."

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

Tracy Schott — Filmmaker, Founder Voices4Change

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

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

Co-founder, Kids Code Too

Renee Carleson — Special Needs Coach

Author, "A Bee Like Me"

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

Founder, The Edible Garden Girl

Kay Stratman — Fine Artist

Founder, Tie Tracks

Chef Kim Katz Alvarez with Chef Edgar Alvarez

Cook Like the Caterer

Jim Morris — The Napa + Sonoma Wine Guy

Co-Host, The Women Who Make Us Wine Show

Tony Farmer — Certified Life Coach

Host, Black Lives Matter Show, Season 1

Sam Barry — Author, Humorist, Mad Harmonica Player

Author, "Always A Song"

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

Founder, Inkandescent™ Inc.

Videographer Nelson Benavides

Director Inkandescent TV

Cynthia de Lorenzi — Artist, Author

Founder of the international networking organization Success in the City

Executive Producer Brandi Wilsker-Merritt

Inkandescent Radio Network

Journalism student Rachel Merritt

Teen Columnist

Healthcare in America

Empowered Together Network: Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers

Book a Retreat: Destination Peace

Chakra Jewelry by Hope

US Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

USDLA Sponsors

Distance Learning Roundtable

Massage with Hope: You deserve to relax and feel good in your body

Classmates: The Power of Reunion

Inkandescent Roadtrip

Bodymechanics School of Massage, Santa Fe campus

Write it Down, Make it Happen

Affirmations

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

Healthy Fuel

The Edible Garden Girl Guidebook

welcome “What Comes Next is Your Mindset,” writes Cynthia de Lorenzi, co-founder, the Empowered Together Network July 4, 2025: In today's article for the Mourning in America series, I want to share these insights following the passage of Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

mind “Independence Day: Land of the Brave?” by author Timothy Trainer July 4, 2025: "Fireworks, picnics, parades and flag waving will be on tap for July 4th. Thousands of people will attend sporting events, and they’ll stand for the singing of the national anthem. Around the country, millions will find some way to celebrate Independence Day. Just days ago, we demonstrated to the world that we possess some of the most sophisticated weaponry ever made. Stealth B-2 bombers flew thousands of miles undetected to drop bombs on Iran and project U.S. military power."

body Body Bennies: The Health Impact of Going Green Health and economic factors driving the change toward green construction and green building

spirit “Nonviolence,” an essay by high school sophomore Shay Jackson. This is her award-winning “Living the Dream” entry Nonviolence has been seen as a weak or passive approach to resolving conflicts. However, Cesar Chavez's quote, “Nonviolence is not inaction. It is not a discussion. It is not for the timid or weak. Nonviolence is hard work.

soul 3 Books to Help You Keep Bouncing Back Dive Deep Into: Why Things Bounce Back, the 7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strength and Overcoming Life’s Hurdles, and Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life

we're all heart 10 Quotes to Open your Heart Anne Morrow Lindbergh, author, "Gift from the Sea"