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Life coach Lisa Farrell shares the story of her family’s battle with addiction: “Our Brutiful Journey”

Lisa Farrell has been the director of sales in the hospitality management business for decades, helping hotels and their guests have top-notch experiences. She is also a longtime life coach, helping people discover their true passions and live the lives of their dreams. When she learned her son was struggling with addiction in 2020, Lisa began using all of her skills to help him — and her entire family — cope with difficult realities. In her upcoming workbook, "Our Brutiful Journey," she shares her experience and hopes to help others heal.

Alla Rogers Art Gallery + Cultural Salon: Making peace through art

Artist and gallery owner Alla Rogers has curated hundreds of exhibitions and led artist exchanges between American and Eastern European artists since 1990. An award-winning international artist herself, she has exhibited her paintings in Kyiv at The National Fine Art Museum of Ukraine, Ukraine's national collection of art treasures. Two of her works were selected for the US Embassy’s permanent collection in Kyiv through the Art in the Embassies program.

Be the change you wish to see: Meet Andrea Walton, MBA, founder of the Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation

Since 2020, Andrea has awarded nearly a dozen scholarships under the banner "From GED to MBA," and recently formalized the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With global partnerships spanning the University of Cape Town and Howard University, the foundation is scaling a bold vision: to eliminate systemic barriers to higher education-one student, one scholarship, and one opportunity at a time.

Chris Chambers Noir

In our new podcast and video show by bestselling noir author Christopher Chambers, you’ll learn about the process of taking an idea to a published book. Having won numerous awards for his books, including his current series featuring homeless man turned DC detective Dickie Cornish, Chris will share tips, techniques and trade secrets. And, he’ll be interviewing a few of his favorite writers about the art of being a novelist. Don’t miss it!

The Questions Bar: What’s on your mind, girlfriend?

In May 2025, Inkandescent launched this podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts. Meet the hosts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

Mourning in America

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.”

Inkandescent Kids magazine: The international publication for kids by kids has launched

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