Eddie and I sat down to discuss his career as well as his passion for infusing positivity. Eddie’s latest calling comes in the form of a weekly online ministry called Friends in the Spirit 111. Even if you don’t consider yourself a spiritual person, Eddie will motivate you with universal messages of love, friendship and perseverance.

Eddie and his wife are also working on a book, to be called “Cue the Spirit” and their journey proves that we all can leave a lasting and positive impression on this world.

Learn more about Eddie Luisi and “Friends in the Spirit 111” via his Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsInTheSpirit111

And next time you watch Good Morning America and hear an infectious laugh from somewhere beyond the lights and cameras, that will be Eddie. A smile so bright, a laugh so genuine, and a spirit of blessings.

Before starting full time at the YMCA of Rapid City, Deanna worked 18 years as a direct sales business owner while homeschooling two children.  After a successful career helping women build confidence, Deanna now coaches upcoming entrepreneurs on how to succeed with excellence.

You can listen to her encouragement, weeknights, on 97.9 the Breeze.

Born and raised in the prairie state of North Dakota, Deanna learned the importance of hard work, fun, and friends. She has called the Black Hills of South Dakota home for 24 years, now.

Connect with Deanna at:

http://www.deannabecket.com

Facebook: @cultivatingyourcharacter

Instagram: @deannabecket

Twitter: @deannamasterkey

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deannabecket

Website: http://www.cultivatingyourcharacter.com/

PJ is a high energy leader, transformational change agent, and authority on women in business.  After three decades of influencing change in federal government, defense and aerospace industry, PJ is focused on our future by promoting a respectful and diverse culture of kindness from children to CEOs.

As a positive role model, PJ teaches her unique professional development offering Positive Life Skills for Success.  Through her own story, The Labyrinth Influence, Awaken the Wisdom Within, PJ is focused on helping people accelerate their personal growth,  be grounded in a positive self-image, and inspires them to find their true purpose.  As a kindness advocate, PJ provides schools a positive approach to encourage good behavior.  PJ’s children’s character, Sophie G Wanderlin, is a one-of-a-kind adventurer, who teaches the “Colors of Kindness”.  PJ has read to over 2400 children across several states, wearing her rainbow socks and spreading her kindness message to impact our children’s future.

PJ’s clients include global companies, many with workforces of over 100,000 employees: United States Navy, Lockheed Martin, France Energy, AT&T, World Bank, Defense Acquisition University.

PJ proudly served on active duty for fourteen years in the United States Navy.  Degree credentials: Applied Scientist, Engineering Management, George Washington University.  Master of Engineering Management, George Washington University.

PJ’s engagements empower and enlighten, creating a memorable experience for her audiences, making a difference and influence change in her own unique way!

Connect with PJ at:

PJ@PJJackson.com

www.PJJackson.com

As the Talent Acquisition Manager for a small aerospace company she had oversight of three divisions to unify and improve their hiring processes.

Caught in layoffs at the end of 2016, Norma relocated from Seattle to Billings, MT.  She has started Norma Kraft Consulting, helping those job seekers that recognize that today’s market is different than just three years ago!

Today she offers LinkedIn profile optimization and engagement to maximize your visibility for new opportunities.  Resume review and job strategies, helps you to reclaim your professional identity and confidence and ultimately that next job.

Norma is speaking at LinkedIn Locals around the country and is virtually speaking to the LinkedIn Local Luxembourg, her first international engagement!

Currently, as an advisor to https://zenleap.net/ a database for job seekers and hiring managers, that is based on profiles rather than on resumes, she is helping to change the current hiring process.

#AgeDoesNotDefineUs is a campaign that she has started on LinkedIn and is inclusive of ALL age groups that find bias due to age, too young or too old.

Norma will be speaking on “The Power of Connections on LinkedIn AKA Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Connect!”.  Why stay connected to those that are easy to reach out to, are in your industry, or are in your location?  Why SHOULD you extend that reach and how can you do that?   What is the value of having a network of a diverse group of people?

Connect with Norma at:

norma@normakraft.com

For more than 20 years, Ergin has worked tirelessly towards creating dignified opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds to, not only become part of, but also fundamentally transform workplaces. So far he has initiated around 50 internships in Sweden, made it possible for a number of students in Turkey to pursue tertiary education through scholarships, and founded the Diversity Achievement of the year.

Through his presentations and workshops, Ergin uses countless real-life examples and the latest research to show that rather than a burden, diversity in all its senses, offers a competitive edge for every organisation. All that is required is that we widen our view of where our society’s superpowers reside.

Connect with Ergin at:

https://ergin.se

Feel free to reach out at henry@firsthealthpro.com to contact Henry.

Learn more at www.PhilsForum.com.

As an author, motivational speaker and life coach, Kimberly is quite busy with projects that center around encouraging, elevating and empowering people from all walks of life. In 2006, she wrote her first non-fiction book entitled,

“The Making of a Joyful Mother: A Spiritual Journey For Women Experiencing Infertility” based upon her own journey through this disease. This book helps women manage the emotional rollercoaster of infertility. She often speaks as the keynote speaker and panelist for many infertility conferences, seminars and workshops. In 2014, she wrote her first debut fiction novel, Degrees of Deception, an American Collegiate suspense novel with a premise based on a students’ choices that lead her to consequences that will forever change her life. She provides “How to Avoid (3) Common Mistakes of First Year College Students” workshops to juniors, seniors and entering college freshman. This workshop utilizes examples of various pitfalls from the characters of Degrees of Deception and takes a deep dive into addressing the following issues: the search for acceptance, understanding the demands of college coursework, time management, drugs and alcohol, dating and financial mismanagement.

Kimberly Thacker Webb is a graduate of Howard University and holds a Juris Doctorate of Law from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

For more information about Kimberly or to contact her as a speaker or life coach, contact her at www.kimberlytwebb.com or degreesofdeception.com. Kimberly’s books are available on Amazon.com or BarnesandNobles.com

Rocky, also spent 36 years at UPS, a global corporation with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. UPS is the world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, managing the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. During this 36-year career at UPS, Rocky served as President and General Manager, of UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Here, his responsibilities included the integration of over 20 acquisitions that became UPS Supply Chain Solutions, a global entity.

This opportunity gave Rocky the insight and knowledge of franchising and franchising networks along with internet sales to compliment same store sales and new store sales. Finally, during his traditional UPS career he held an array of positions including: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the South California District, the Iowa and Update NY districts. He was President of the East Central Region and the Southeast Region where he had responsibility for all facets of the business in the 10 districts, throughout the nine states, along the eastern seaboard and District of Columbia that encompassed 72,000 employees.

Rocky has a Bachelor’s Degree in Executive Management from St. John’s University in New York. He is a two-time winner of the UPS Chairmen’s Award for Excellence and from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business a Certificate in Competitive Marketing and Strategy and from Michigan State University a certificate in Transportation and Logistics Studies.

Connect with Rocky Romanella at:

3sixtymanagementservices.com

Connect with Mary Ann Faremouth at:

http://www.faremouth.com/