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Transform Your Leaders Into Brilliant Motivators Using NEW Sciencology of Voice and Presentation – With Carol Stanley


Carol Stanley - Voice and Presentation Expert

Carol Stanley – Voice and Presentation Expert

To establish an emotional connection with your audience, you must understand how to harness the full potency of your passion, your thoughts, your voice, your body and posture, and your innate charisma.

Carol Stanley, author of “Born To Be Awesome,” and renowned expert trainer in voice and presentation, has just released her NEW “Sciencology” methodology, that is sure to transform your team leaders into dynamic motivators, and compel people to take action.

The voice of a leader is a powerful beacon that guides people on the right path. One’s journey toward success is never simple, and many people need someone to guide them along the way. Carol Stanley is here to inspire, train, and give you and your leadership team the tools you need to gain confidence, poise, and command over your voice, body, mind, and spirit while presenting from stage. Empower yourself with presentation skills that boost your charisma and give voice to your soul. It’s time to go from business leader to brilliant motivator, and compel people to take action.

We all know that the hardest challenge we face in life is the fight against ourselves, our passions, and our weaknesses. A brilliant and effective leader can motivate people to fight in a war and win the hardest of battles. Most business owners sense that they need guidance and direction, but they don’t always know what that looks like. It’s the motivating leader’s job to guide and teach and give voice to the solution they struggle to reach. Unfortunately, many business leaders lack the ability to command a room and ignite enthusiasm within their corporation no matter how informative their message may be. The truth is that only 7% of any communication is content. The more important 93% of communication is in the delivery which is critical to communication effectiveness and success.

“To establish an emotional connection with your audience, you must understand how to harness the full potency of your passion, your thoughts, your voice, your body and posture, and your innate charisma.”

Carol Stanley has guided countless CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders with her vast knowledge of the science and physiology of voice and presentation. Her students quickly grew from unsteady and shaky presenters to capable, confident, and powerful leaders. Her job is to transform a leader into a compelling authority who can inspire and motivate any audience, even the most distracted one. Yes – even those teenagers who spend their days and nights with a smartphone in their hands. She will draw out all of your hidden talents to become the dynamic leader you were meant to be.

The Authentic Power of Voice

“Imagine being able to inspire people to take action with only a few words spoken.”

The words you use when you talk make up only a small portion of your ability to get your message across. Just 7 percent, to be precise. The remaining 93 percent of your communication lies in the way you use the power of your thoughts, your body, your posture stature, and your voice. Understanding the “sweet spot” of your voice, as Carol calls it, is critical to keep you in that zone where you can put your whole spirit, body, and soul behind your message. That’s the most effective technique to let that message fly across the room to reach and penetrate your audience. The vocal pitch, the timbre, the tone, the pace, and the pauses – they are all essential pieces of that incredibly complex mechanism that Carol calls the “sweet spot” of your voice that constitutes effective verbal and non-verbal communication. Learn to you use them in the right way, and you will be able to communicate your thoughts much more effectively.

But what Carol learned during all these years, is that powerful communication goes much beyond knowing all about pitches and pauses – something any average theater instructor will teach you. To establish an emotional connection with your audience, you must understand how to harness the full potency of your voice, your body, your posture, and your innate charisma. Together, they will all work like an instrument that can project your heart and soul through your message, and act as a bridge that connects your mind with your heart. Knowing how to get out of your head and speak from your heart means that you will link your voice with the most authentic place where your message is held. As you understand how to work on your authenticity and authority, you will stop acting as a brilliant leader and begin being a brilliant motivator.

Who is Carol Stanley?

Carol Stanley is much more than the average stage teacher or life coach. Since 1974, the beloved “Fairy Godmother” has guided hundreds of formerly frustrated leaders to step into their own unique brand of stage brilliance. She knows exactly how to equip even the least adept wanna-be speakers with the skills they need to become the stars they were meant to be. Carol told the world about the immense power that lies inside each one of us in her book, Incredible Life. And she did it full in-depth once again in her newest book, Born To Be Awesome – a guide to shining with brilliance on stage and camera through the power of God in you.

Carol has a vast background in stage, movie screen, TV and radio performance, as well as speaking, singing and modeling professionally. As part of her elite presentation skills training, she teaches EQ (emotional intelligence) personality science to empower speakers to communicate quickly and effectively with anyone and everyone. Carol is a Premier Success Coach for eWomen Network, and has been recognized as a business leader in Women of Distinction Magazine, Continental and Stanford Who’s Who. She is a crowd-pleasing, life-changing speaker and trainer who adds massive value with every innovative speaking strategy she shares and is specialized in engagement tools that keep the audience constantly focused and engaged.

The Transformation Awaits

“Your passion, beauty within, and the impact you make can shine boldly on stage or camera from the inside out … if you just lean into it.”

Whether you’re an experienced leader or an aspiring business coach, you will greatly benefit from Carol’s teachings. No matter how inexperienced or insecure you or your leadership team may be, she can transform anyone with heart and purpose to be an effective communicator. That’s the only thing that matters – as long as you have the heart and desire to become a better, more inspirational leader, Carol is here to provide you with the techniques and tools to get you there.

Invite Carol to speak at your next leadership event.

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Design Your Ideal Life in 3 Steps with Guidance from a Happiness Coach and First-Time Author, Susan Balogh


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You’re meant to be feeling happy and free and in charge of your own destiny and wellbeing. You’re invincible in your new mindset and become a magnet for all your life’s wishes!

Susan Balogh, an author and holistic healing and happiness coach, announced her first book is now available on Amazon for purchase.

Specifically designed to help you practice your thoughts and intentions until you are feeling aligned with a state of blissful wellbeing and abundance, “100 Days of Actions & Intentions to Create the Life You Wish For” has something for just about anyone looking to relieve stress or pain or just enjoy their life more on a daily basis.

“You’re meant to be feeling happy and free and in charge of your own destiny and wellbeing. You’re invincible in your new mindset and become a magnet for all your life’s wishes!” ~ Susan Balogh, Author.

“100 Days of Actions & Intentions to Create the Life You Wish For” has been carefully written in great detail to guide the reader to feel how they wish to feel on very relatable topics.

It offers multiple thought-provoking intentions, affirmations, and questions in every chapter, as well as many self-healing mind-body practices. It can easily be read one page or “day” at a time.

It’s been called “enlightening” and “life-changing” and “fun.”

If you are feeling stuck or ready for a fresh start or personal transformation, this step-by-step guidebook could be just what you are looking for.

Susan Balogh is a coach, writer, and speaker who has a passion for helping others tap into their true power to achieve any state of mind that allows them to attain their goals and dreams. With a desire to heal herself and help others, she sought training for over 20 years in many healing modalities.

Susan is from Western New York but travels the country in her custom RV to provide donation-based teaching. She is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Qi Gong instructor, and happiness coach.

“100 Days of Actions & Intentions to Create the Life You Wish For”

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International Health Experts to Discuss Advancing the Science & Art of Integrative Oncology at 16th International Conference of Society for Integrative Oncology


More than 400 healthcare professionals, patients and advocates from 35 countries will convene at the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 16th International Conference, to be held October 19-21, 2019, in New York, NY, to discuss the latest in evidence-based research and clinical practice in person-centered integrative cancer care. This multi-disciplinary forum includes physicians, scientists, researchers, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, and other complementary care practitioners.

This year’s theme – Advancing the Science & Art of Integrative Oncology – aims to advance the scientific understanding of the role integrative therapies play in cancer care and to promote patient-centered care that recognizes the values, preferences, and rights of patients and families. SIO continues to be a critical hub, advancing the latest evidence-based research, insights, and collaborations of the multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said SIO President Lynda Balneaves, PhD, RN. “The sessions will highlight the collaborative and multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals and patients.”

The conference is presented in cooperation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Program, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its creation.

Integrative oncology approaches help prevent cancer, facilitate cancer treatment and recovery, and aid in its control through use of diet and complementary therapeutic options, including physical activity, nutritional supplementation, botanical products, mind-body therapies, acupuncture, massage therapy, and more. The options are strategically integrated within conventional medical care models, which often include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and targeted agents informed by genomic and molecular diagnostics.

Today, significant portions of cancer patients use some types of integrative or complementary therapeutic approaches throughout their cancer journey. In addition to conventional therapies, they want to learn about and utilize an integrative approach to personalized comprehensive care. Integrative oncology interventions have been shown to decrease some of the side effects of traditional cancer treatment, allowing many patients to tolerate their full, prescriptive course, thereby improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. Many health consumers also incorporate lifestyle medicine approaches to help prevent the onset of cancer.

About the Society for Integrative Oncology

The Society for Integrative Oncology is the leading worldwide organization dedicated to integrative medicine specific to cancer patients. A non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization founded in 2003, the organization’s mission is to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. For more information or to register for the conference, visit our conference web site or contact the SIO at 518-694-5543.

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Grace Century Celebrates its 9th Anniversary


Grace Century, an international Research and Private Equity Company based out of Ras Al Khaimah, (North of Dubai) U.A.E., enters its tenth year working with companies in the regenerative medicine and the dynamic healthcare IT space.

CEO of Grace Century, Scott Wolf, comments on the current environment: “A perfect storm, whose components we identified years ago, is now finally starting to converge. The birth of 5G, the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), the continued integration of IOT (internet of things), data aggregation, and the “greying of the world’s population” have all come home to the world’s largest economic sector – healthcare. Nowhere is the future as bright, and the potential benefit to society as great, as with these fields and their applications to the world’s population and people’s health. This has presented incredibly exciting opportunities for our Angle Group as well as a fertile investment sector.”

Wolf adds: “Our other focus, regenerative medicine and stem cells in particular, has also seen further adoption this past year, but has been distracted by some bad players promising results from unproven therapies. This hurts everyone within that sector.”

PROJECT SELECTION

The World’s economy has seen tremendous disruption due both to political forces and economic warfare. Grace Century sees this in currency manipulation, trade wars/tariffs, and politics. The disruption of technology (Amazon) and changing demographics (the greying of the world) are additional factors. Wolf comments: ‘‘The one sector that we believe will stay stead-fast and strong is healthcare. Furthermore, it’s not the traditional drug sector that we are excited about, but the delivery of care and the integration of technology to that end.”

CHOSEN PROJECTS

All of Grace’s projects continue to work towards fruition with additional expansion of the IP portfolio for its main project.

Wolf concludes with a restatement from last year: “Our fellow Angels have stood by us from the beginning. Their constant support and encouragement are probably the most rewarding aspect of what we have experienced over the last 9 years. They never stumble or waiver. It has been empowering and humbling at the same time. We continue to work towards successful exits, building additional value, and leaving our mark on the healthcare industry as we know it.”

ABOUT GRACE CENTURY FZ LLC

Grace Century FZ LLC is an International research and private equity consultancy located in Ras Al Kamiah, (north of Dubai) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Grace Century specializes in “game-changing” life science and health related private equity projects.

For portfolio or company information please email info@gracecentury.com

or call +971 (0)7 206 8851

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Award Winning Publicist Creates Do It Yourself PR and Marketing Webinar for Authors


I have added everything I would want and need myself as an author. I have a section on how to write a press release that goes viral. I have not held back on delivering my PR secrets, tips and strategies

Diane Dennis, founder and President of Inspired Media Communications LLC, an award winning PR agency, answered hundreds of requests for authors needing PR and marketing for their nonfiction books by creating an affordable DIY PR and Marketing Webinar for Authors. The webinar has 5 modules, broken down into relevant areas of PR and marketing, specific to author needs.

“In the webinar I answer the most frequently asked questions authors come to me with. For example, authors want to know how to pick a publisher. Many people are writing nonfiction books as a way to create a platform to establish themselves as an expert in their field for speaking engagements, workshops and media interviews, so I also address establishing a platform,” Dennis explains.

The webinar covers topics from finding a niche, determining the ideal reader and target market, strategies on specific messaging to a book’s demographic, branding, writing press releases, to getting booked on television. There is also a section addressing the most frequently asked questions about getting high visibility through social media and determining Amazon categories for optimum rankings.

“I have added everything I would want and need myself as an author. I have a section on how to write a press release that goes viral. I have not held back on delivering my PR secrets, tips and strategies,” Dennis says.

This is the first in a series of webinars produced by Inspired Media Communications that will be targeted specifically to certain industries. On the list are DIY PR and Marketing Webinars for holistic practitioners, entrepreneurs, spiritual practitioners, and small business owners. These categories target individuals or small companies with modest budgets, are just starting out, and do not know where to turn. Dennis has learned that small business owners can spend thousands of dollars on marketing their first year in business with minimal results to show for it.

About Diane Dennis

Diane is a multi-media expert. She founded Inspired Media Communications over twelve years ago to uplift the narrative in media. Inspired Media has worked with such luminaries in their fields as international bestselling author Harville Hendrix, Imago Relationship Therapy International, award winning author Douglas Noll, award winning financial advisor Judith McGee, integrative medical clinics, scientists, authors and small businesses. Inspired Media offers branding, media placement, article and blog writing PR consulting, media coaching, PR coaching, and editing. Diane was a columnist for the Portland Tribune, broadcast radio producer and host for KPAM, KUIK, and KPDQ. She was a popular and frequent guest on ABC affiliate KATU’s AM Northwest. For media inquiries contact Tara at info@inspiredmc.com

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Dollop Pillow Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Crowdfund Customizable Signature Posture-Correcting Sleeping Pillow


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The new customizable Dollop Pillow

The Dollop Pillow was founded on the idea that the 100% customizable to all unique body types. It redesigns the world ergonomic with 3 customizable adjustable pads, that will be expertly tailored to ensure maximum comfort for any sleeping positions.

The creators of Dollop Pillow—the ultra-comfortable, personalized pillow engineered to improve neck position while sleeping—are excited to announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for 45 days starting, October 8, 2019. Through implementing beta-testing, the brand has solidified a design that is an utterly soft and supportive personalized pillow.

With studies of tens of hundreds of patients, beta-testes, and filed-tests the Dollop Pillow is re-defining the term ergonomic to be built by experience. A non-supportive pillow can lead to high anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure. The Dollop Pillow was developed to provide consumers with a comfortable option that seeks to promote a healthy spine. The innovative design of the pillow is customizable with open-cell breathable marshmallow foam, two head block inserts, and a 1-inch memory foam booster. The center cavity of the pillow will cradle the head comfortably while the cervical contour supports the natural curvature of the neck. A side cavity is slightly contoured providing extra comfort while sleeping one’s side.

Dollop Pillow naturally relieves pressure from neck and shoulders with the world’s first super plush marshmallow foam. Dollop Pillows are entirely made of marshmallow foam as it provides comfortable support without being overheated at night. The marshmallow foam is designed to maintain its shape and function. The pillowcase is a stretching, cooling cover that is breathable and can withstand wears and tears over the years of use. The inner pillowcase covering is waterproof and antibacterial.

To find the best comfort level with the Dollop Pillow, try resting the head on the pillow as-is. After taking a deep breath the head and neck will naturally feel supported. Sleeping while using the Dollop Pillow with the best-personalized fit aligns the next to keep critical air passages open to sleep better and snore less.

“The Dollop Pillow was founded on the idea that the 100% customizable to all unique body types. It redesigns the world ergonomic with 3 customizable adjustable pads, that will be expertly tailored to ensure maximum comfort for any sleeping positions,” says CEO of Dollop, Alberto Kim.

Visit the Kickstarter page to make a pledge to Dollop Pillow’s ongoing campaign and secure your chance to try this first-of-its-kind personalized pillow for yourself before their e-commerce site goes live on November 21 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

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Author Helps Readers Get ‘Unstuck’ in Inspirational Self-Help Memoir


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I would like to thank Lisa Marie Runfola for sharing her journey with us. It was truly captivating and inspiring to read her heartfelt experiences that led her on her path to her limitless life. I cried, laughed and enjoyed every page of her memoir.

It’s easy to lose one’s sense of self in the daily shuffle of life – whether falling out of touch with passions and hobbies, feeling trapped in a loveless relationship or experiencing a decline in self-esteem, it can happen to just about anyone. In author Lisa Marie Runfola’s memoir, “A Limitless Life in a Powerless World,” she offers her own insights into this phenomenon and provides readers with inspiration to help them shake off insecurities, toxicity and fear and live a life of authentic, resolute joy.

Through seamless transitions between storytelling and teaching, Runfola’s book takes readers on a journey from her charming childhood in Buffalo, N.Y., through her first marriage and divorce. It sweeps them up as she adventures abroad with her second husband, and it brings them back down to earth as she finds herself supporting her ex during his battle with cancer and, ultimately, grieving his death. Each evocative vignette Runfola shares transports the reader to a moment in her life and invites them to relate to it and learn from it as she has.

“While you read through the chapters of this memoir, you will see that I have had choices at every step in my life,” Runfola wrote in the prologue of her book. “It is what I did with these choices that molded me into the person I am today. Overall, I chose to live my life with purpose. I took the unknown path many times, backed up with my faith in God. It is my hope that parts of my story will resonate with you so you, too, can face your own powerlessness without letting it limit you.”

Ultimately, “A Limitless Life in a Powerless World” primes readers to be open to the gifts life bestows to them daily and accept these gifts with the deepest gratitude. Even in powerless positions, one’s limitless life is still waiting to be lived.

“I would like to thank Lisa Marie Runfola for sharing her journey with us. It was truly captivating and inspiring to read her heartfelt experiences that led her on her path to her limitless life. I cried, laughed and enjoyed every page of her memoir,” a reader wrote in a five-star review of the book on Amazon. “We are gifted this beautiful life and how we choose to live each day is up to us. Through her joyous moments to her tragic grief she will INSPIRE you to take a leap of faith and live life not just in the moment but with purpose.”

“A Limitless Life in a Powerless World”

By Lisa Marie Runfola

ISBN: 978-1-9822-1961-1 (hardcover); 978-1-9822-1959-8 (softcover); 978-1-9822-1960-4 (e-book)

Available through Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

About the author

Lisa Marie Runfola went from living a conventional American lifestyle to an unconventional expatriate one and has lived abroad for more than 12 years. A mother of five and a lifelong reader, she brings her poignant observations and experiences as a parent, partner and daughter into her writing. This is her first book, and she currently has a sequel, “Unstuck,” in the works. Runfola’s deeply introspective style mirrors her love for adventure, which has brought her through divorce, grief and many international airports. Runfola splits her time among homes in Switzerland, Chicago’s North Shore and Florida’s Gulf Coast, and she often visits her hometown of Buffalo, N.Y. To learn more, please visit http://www.lisamarierunfola.com and follow the author on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

General Inquiries, Review Copies & Interview Requests:

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Danielle Grobmeier

480-648-7557

dgrobmeier@lavidge.com

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Creating a Strong Digital Personal Brand is Key to Career Success


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“Personal branding is alive and well in its new digital-first version and is in fact one’s most valuable career asset if developed and used properly,” says author William Arruda.

Despite talk that the personal branding revolution is over, there is a new era of digital personal branding that is not only thriving but vital to success. In Digital You: Personal Branding in a Virtual Age, branding expert and author William Arruda contends that while the analog personal branding of the 1990’s and 2000’s is indeed over, the death of personal branding is just myth.

Arruda identifies nine trends in what he calls the personal branding reboot: nexting, flextrapreneurship, digital first, brandscaping, treadmill learning, digital advocacy, distance branding, digital dexterity and Youcasting. Understanding these trends is critical to one’s ability to amp up success and happiness at work.

“Personal branding is alive and well in its new digital-first version and is in fact one’s most valuable career asset if developed and used properly,” says Arruda. “The myth of its death results from confusion by those who confound use of social media with what is actually required to stand out in a noisy world of information overload.”

“We live in an ever-changing virtual age where first impressions are now commonly made through one’s digital presence—a first impression is not necessarily a result of the first handshake or in-person conversation. As such, it is important to make strong digital impressions to stay relevant, visible and valuable. One must master new rules and tools. Regardless of who you are and where you are in your career, craft your digital brand of distinction,” states Arruda.

Arruda outlines how to do this in four strategic, logical and serial parts mirroring the personal digital journey he asks the reader to take:

Real You + Virtual You + Visual You + Social You= Digital You

From defining your authentic story and translating that for a digital audience, Arruda guides you step by step on how to create your unique digital brand and build your network. “I’ll guide you on how to be a multi-media standout and show you how branding tools—especially LinkedIn—can be utilized for maximum results.

About the Author

Dubbed ‘the personal branding guru” by Entrepreneur magazine, William Arruda has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry. A corporate branding veteran, William is the founder of Reach and CareerBlast.TV. American Express, Google, Gucci, IBM, J&J, LinkedIn, Pepsi, and Target are just a few in a long list of clients. As a thought leader, William is a spokesperson on personal branding and social media. He has appeared on BBC TV, the Discovery Channel, and NPR, and he’s been featured in more than 1,000 publications. He’s the bestselling author of Ditch. Dare. Do! and Career Distinction, and he writes a regular column for Forbes.

About ATD and ATD Press

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD Press publications are written by industry thought leaders and offer anyone who works with adult learners the best practices, academic theory, and guidance necessary to move the profession forward. For more information, visit https://www.td.org/books.

Digital You: Real Personal Branding in the Virtual Age

ISBN: 978-1-949036-75-6 | 232 Pages | Paperback

http://www.td.org/books/digital-you

To order books from ATD Press, call 1.800.628.2783.

To schedule an interview with Mr. Arruda, please contact Kay Hechler, ATD Press senior marketing manager, at khechler@td.org.

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Omega Institute Welcomes Neonu Jewell to Board of Directors


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Attorney, executive, and consultant Neonu Jewell has been named to the non-profit Omega Institute’s Board of Directors

As a nonprofit dedicated to lifelong learning, we believe Neonu’s expertise in transformational education will be crucial as we seek to implement our strategic plan, which includes building in greater equity and inclusion into all aspects of Omega.

Neonu Jewell, founder and chief executive officer of the Christmas Jewell Corporation, and chief executive officer and spiritual director of The Niyah Center, an interfaith nonprofit, has been named to Omega Institute’s board of directors. Jewell brings more than 20 years of legal expertise, executive coaching, and a strong commitment to social justice to her role at Omega. Jewell’s focus is on transformational leadership, personal empowerment, and promoting inclusive cultures where people can live and work effectively across differences.

“Neonu Jewell joins our board at a pivotal time, as we are scaling Omega’s global impact and creating a climate for positive change,” said Omega president Carla Goldstein. “As a nonprofit dedicated to lifelong learning, we believe Neonu’s expertise in transformational education will be crucial as we seek to implement our strategic plan, which includes building in greater equity and inclusion into all aspects of Omega.”

Omega’s board chair, David Orlinsky, added, “I am excited about the exceptional combination of professional acumen, leadership experience, and attention to social impact that Neonu will bring to the table.”

In addition, Jewell is a member of the teaching faculty for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Pathfinder Program.

Jewell launched her legal career as a corporate and international regulatory compliance attorney. She later served as International Trade Counsel for Fortune 100 companies, and as the president and general counsel of a tech company. Jewell holds a Jurus Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law School, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University. She will complete her Master’s of Divinity from the Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University in 2021.

About Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation’s most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 250 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world. eOmega.org

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to Host Exclusive ‘Wild Precious Life by the Firestone Sisters’ Wellness Retreat


The Wild Precious Life sisters and wellness experts Mary and Lucy Firestone.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will once again present an exclusive Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters Wellness Retreat this November.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – perched atop a dramatic ocean bluff in Northern California – has partnered with wellness experts and sisters Mary and Lucy Firestone to host their popular ‘Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters’ wellness retreat at the resort November 1-3, 2019. Set against the stunning backdrop of pristine California coastline, guests will have the opportunity to open up, release, connect, and celebrate through energetic workshops, thoughtful exercises, and other enriching experiences with hand-selected practitioners and healers.

Wellness experts Lucy and Mary Firestone of Wild Precious Life will lead the experiences and workshops. The Firestone sisters lead retreats around the world for those seeking catalysts for positive, expansive change. The bespoke retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will feature practitioners including Naada Guerra, – a Shaman, Energetic Healer and Intuitive who identifies subconscious blocks and transforms them with the individual – as well as Gianna de la Torre, – creator of the Cosmetic Acupuncture Method and Master Intuitive, Acupuncturist, Theta Healer and certified Yogi.

The immersive weekend will commence with an optional welcome beverage with Mary and Lucy Firestone in the relaxing Club Lounge on Friday evening, followed by a full day of insightful teachings on Saturday starting with an Intention Setting walk along the beach and ending with a Glow from the Inside Out workshop by Gianna de la Torre. On Sunday, the day starts with Manifestation Breathwork and Facial Yoga and Gua She along with breakout gatherings, time for spa treatments, and more. Guests will feel revitalized and rested arriving at the Farewell Dinner on Sunday evening. Additionally, guests will receive Wild Precious Life materials including the Life Purpose Map, Life Purpose Planner, and The First travel-size perfume.

The immersive, two-night Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters wellness retreat at The

Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is available for $2,750 per guest and includes a Club Level Deluxe Room and access to all retreat events and activities. Club Level grants access to the exclusive

Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which offers elevated culinary presentations as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day. Participants wishing to stay an extra night on November 3, 2019 may enjoy a special rate of $550.

Additionally, participants wishing to further unwind on the coast can indulge in a custom spa treatment at the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa inspired by Wild Precious Life. These treatments are available exclusively to retreat guests:


The bespoke Fire & Ice Stone Massage begins with a deep inhalation of four aromatherapy scents: Rose Geranium (to calm and lift energy), Juniper (to detoxify), Sandalwood (to ground and center) and Grapefruit (to evoke warm feelings and melt sorrows) as featured in The First perfume by Wild Precious Life. A full body massage then follows using essential oils of these ingredients and hot and cold stone therapy to relieve back and shoulder pain, alleviate stress, and release toxins. A refreshing grapefruit mocktail at the conclusion of the treatment completes the experience. 80 minutes; $340, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

  • Wild Precious Life Massage


This custom-created full body massage with choice of light to deep pressure features a blend of four essential oils influenced by the scents featured in The First perfume by Wild Precious Life: Rose Geranium (to calm and lift energy), Juniper (to detoxify), Sandalwood (to ground and center) and Grapefruit (to evoke warm feelings and melt sorrows). This soothing massage will melt away tension, alleviate sore muscles, and leave guests feeling revitalized. 50 minutes; $215, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

For bookings and more information on the Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters wellness retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, including the complete retreat schedule and program details, please visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay/offers/wellness-retreat.

For more information or reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, please call (650) 712-7000 or visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay.

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About The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room spa and golf resort offering a relaxing and romantic setting. As the San Francisco Bay Area’s only oceanfront resort, the timeless estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience for a romantic getaway. For more information, please contact The

Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay at 650-712-7000. For room reservations, contact your travel professional, visit ritzcarlton.com/HMB or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at 800-241-3333.

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