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.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
October 07, 2019

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.

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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.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)
October 02, 2019

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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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.

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (PRWEB)
October 03, 2019

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 will once again present an exclusive Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters Wellness Retreat this November.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 26, 2019

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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Official AGENT EMERSON VR Action Film Poster

In this immersive 360 degree first-person POV VR film, the viewer is dropped into a visceral, action-packed 3D cinematic experience usually seen in movie theaters, only this time THEY are the action hero.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 26, 2019

Hollywood action in VR is coming to Oculus, HTC headsets November 22nd, with PSVR (Playstation) soon to follow. AGENT EMERSON is an immersive 360 degree first-person POV VR film starring Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita, Kick Ass Franchise) and Tony Denison (Major Crimes, The Closer). The 15-minute 3D VR film is directed by Ilya Rozhkov (Sabre Dance) and utilizes the breakthrough Identity Capture Camera® and other proprietary innovations to drop its viewer into a visceral, action-packed 3D cinematic experience unlike anything the medium has yet offered.

Watch Trailer(non-VR): https://youtu.be/R-8UgVje_lI

The film is produced by Pete Blumel and Cathy Twigg of Rogue Initiative, Sergey Selyanov of CTB Film Company, and Ilya Rozhkov’s banner Serein.

Agent Emerson is scheduled for worldwide release on November 22nd, and will be available to experience on headsets including Oculus Rift/Rift S/Go/Quest, HTC’s Vive and Cosmos, and Sony’s Playstation VR (retail price $3.99).

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SALEM, Ore. (PRWEB)
September 25, 2019

In “Discover Your Unknown Inner Self” (published by Balboa Press), debuting author Emily Wells offers readers an insight into a personal journey of inner self-discovery as she is led down an empowering path to a new life.

When unexplainable things started happening to her, Wells learned she could make connections with aspects within herself, and they gave her great wisdom that transformed her life. Through this experience, she explored unknown paths within herself and discovered parts with whom she had revealing dialogues. She describes the journey as sometimes raw and uncomfortable, and other times so filled with love that she wept.

Offered to anyone searching for ways to improve their lives in the midst of challenging times, the book teaches readers how they can transform and empower their lives in the same way Wells did.

“I don’t think there are any other books quite like this one. It is my own unique, transformative experience,” the author says, adding a reminder for readers, “[You], too, are able to do the same things I did and transform [your life] for the better.”

A review of the book reads:

“I experienced this book inside myself as I read. I found myself doing my own work as I went along with Emily Wells. As Emily healed, I healed. I was engaged and an active participant. I didn’t simply sit back and watch the scenes of the book unfold as I usually do.”

To purchase and know more about “Discover Your Unknown Inner Self,” visit https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Inner-Self-Wholeness/dp/1982218819.

“Discover Your Unknown Inner Self: A Pathway to Wisdom and Wholeness”

By Emily Wells

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 282 pages | ISBN 9781982218799

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 282 pages | ISBN 9781982218812

E-Book | 282 pages | ISBN 9781982218805

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Emily Wells is a retired college professor of health information management. A medical wake-up call led her to a journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment. This journey transformed her life. She teaches Spring Forest Qigong and enjoys visiting her daughters and grandchildren, reading, hiking, bicycle riding, traveling and gardening. She and her husband live in western Oregon. For more information, visit http://www.authoremilywells.com.

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California, Hawaii, Nevada and Florida timeshare deeds for divorce and dissolution of marriage.

Until the other spouse is removed as a co-owner, that spouse remains liable for the maintenance fees and continues to have access to the timeshare.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019

In a judgement for divorce and dissolution of marriage, one spouse is awarded a timeshare. Until the other spouse is removed as a co-owner, that spouse remains liable for the maintenance fees and continues to have access to the timeshare. Tip Sheet by Deed and Record explains how to change ownership of timeshares located in California, Hawaii, Nevada and Florida.

All four states require change in ownership by deed. Each State has designated a sub-state entity to keep track of the deeds. These State entities are the final authority on who owns each and every real property located in the State.

In the Western States, including California and Nevada, this task is assigned to the “county

recorder.” The recorder is responsible for all real property located in its county. In Florida, the courthouse of each county is responsible for real property located in that county. Hawaii is the only State that tracks all owners of real property throughout the State by one entity known as the Bureau of Conveyances.

Change of owners is effective upon the submission to and acceptance by the State entity of a deed that is copied, indexed and made part of the official record. A copy of the recorded deed must be forwarded to the timeshare company to update their own record of owners.

Until one spouse is removed as a co-owner, that spouse remains liable for the maintenance fees and continues to have access to the timeshare. In the states of California, Hawaii, Nevada or Florida change of ownership due to divorce or dissolution of marriage is by deed recorded with the state. A copy of the recorded deed must be forwarded to the timeshare company to update their own record of owners.

This Tip Sheet was prepared by Deed and Record. Office is at 4952 Warner Avenue, Suite 235, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Phone number is 714-846-2888. Website is http://www.deedandrecord.com.

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Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery

The new way of cooking deals with the typical issues related to brain trauma: problems with concentration, sequencing, and with determining that dishes go together

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
September 13, 2019

People who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are no longer able to cook, even if they were proficient cooks before the trauma. That is what happened to the Susana Stoica, author of a new five-part cookbook series “Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery”, a companion book to “Heal Your Brain, Reclaim Your Life: How to Recover and Thrive After a Concussion.”

Susana had two TBIs on the same day and ended up not being able to make sense of cooking. With determination and patience, over a span of ten years, Susana was able to find a way to cook again and documented her new approach to cooking so she can share it with others fighting to recover from the impairments of brain trauma.

The new way of cooking deals with the typical issues related to brain trauma: problems with concentration, sequencing, and with determining that dishes go together. The books in the series contain increasingly complex recipes.

Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery: Book 1 contains the simplest possible recipes, requiring a minimum of cooking. The recipes are thus suitable for people with limited attention span and difficulties following a step-by-step process. The recipes are healthy, suitable for vegetarian, vegan, Keto, and other diets. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W4S2FWZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3

Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery: Book 2 contains somewhat more difficult dishes, so the person with brain trauma can go one step further in improving his/her cognitive abilities, introducing the use of the oven. Like in the first book, the recipes are easy to follow and healthy. Some of the dishes can be used both as sides and, if desired, as vegetarian dishes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W85CNBV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i5

Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery: Book 3 goes one step further in complexity, introducing pie making, and more complex meals.

https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-after-Brain-Injury-Recovery-ebook/dp/B07WG95D8L/

This fourth book in the series contains more advanced recipes than the previous three books. These should be attempted only after one is comfortable cooking the previous ones. As the intent of the series is to gradually enable the person to use the normal cooking approach, the shopping lists are only part of the book, instead of also being listed on a web site.

Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery: Book 4 contains dishes that are even more difficult to cook and should be attempted only after one is comfortable cooking the dishes in the first three books. While the previous books have mainly vegetarian dishes, book 3 contains a lot of meat dishes (meatloaf, meatballs, paprikash, etc.).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W85JF5L/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i4us

Cooking after Brain Injury: Easy Cooking for Recovery: Book 5, the last book in the therapeutic cookbook series written by Susana Stoica, Ph.D., has the most complicated recipes but it still follows the same approach that enables those with brain trauma to cook, and by doing so, recover their cognitive abilities. The recipes are healthy and compatible with special diets. Following the series, one should be able by the end of this book to be quite a proficient cook, and most probably be able to sequence, remember things, and even cook multiple simple dishes on the same day.

https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-after-Brain-Injury-Recovery-ebook/dp/B07W72L91Y/

About Dr. Susana Stoica

Dr. Susana Stoica was born with the gift of being able to detect irregularities/stresses in the human energy field and correct them. Over the years she used her medical intuition to help doctors find the root cause of chronic illnesses and used her inborn healing abilities to help the healing process. She has a special ability to work with brain trauma, be it concussion, stroke, or other brain field irregularities like ALS and Asperger’s. Dr. Stocia Stoica was trained as an engineer and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a thesis in building computers with circuits modeling the brain cell functionality. She spent her engineering career in developing high tech technologies, like expert systems, a technology that models the human thinking process.

Website link: http://www.HealingBrainInjury.com

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