Moments With Marianne

CEO and Founder of Track Maven, Allen Gannett believes that we have been spoon-fed the notion that creativity is the province of genius — of those favored, brilliant few whose moments of insight arrive in unpredictable flashes of divine inspiration.  And if we are not a genius, we might as well pack it in and give up. Either we have that gift, or we don’t. But that simply isn’t true. In THE CREATIVE CURVE: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time by big data entrepreneur Allen Gannett, a Forbes and Inc. “30 Under 30” awardee, tells us why and shows us how to get it. http://www.allen.xyz

Alison Smith is a speaker, coach, facilitator and trainer who has developed the process of Landscaping Your Life as a method to help people get unstuck and back into their flow. She works with teams as well as individuals in business contexts and outside. Since her own personal transformation 20 years ago Alison has founded unconventional tools that allow us to become more effective and powerful at bypassing the blocks and resistance. Alison’s methods create transformational changes that allow us to move forward in our lives in a empowered and enlightened way.http://alisonsmithlandscapingyourlife.blogspot.com/p/about.html

Vincent Genna is a world-renowned psychic medium and healer, respected spiritual teacher, and dynamic, animated speaker who receives and deciphers messages from the other side. Vincent’s readings uncover the heart of whatever is holding you back in life and provide actionable solutions so that you can ‘stop stopping yourself.’ Vincent transcended a youth of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and for the past 29 years he has dedicated all his talents to inspire people to believe in themselves so they can use all their gifts to fulfill their dreams! www.vincentgenna.com

Ellen Grace O’Brian is the author of The Jewel of Abundance. She’s a yogacharya (an esteemed yoga teacher), a radio host, and an award-winning poet who weaves poetry into her teachings on #spiritual matters, pointing to the mystical experience beyond words and thought. Ordained by a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, she has been teaching Kriya Yoga philosophy and practice nationally and internationally for over three decades. http://www.ellengraceobrian.com

Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston, with a passionate interest in physics and cosmology. He is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven. http://ebenalexander.com 
Karen Newell is a life-long seeker of esoteric wisdom and has amassed a wealth of firsthand experience exploring realms of consciousness. She is the cofounder of Sacred Acoustics, an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio recordings used to help listeners reach transcendental states of awareness. https://www.sacredacoustics.com

Thomas Hübl is a visionary teacher, innovator, and founder of the pioneering Academy of Inner Science, which promotes the study of the principles of mysticism and human inner development. Originally a student of medicine and science, Thomas took a radical departure into the exploration of mysticism, including a four-year meditation retreat. For the past 15 years Thomas has dedicated himself to the systematic exploration of mysticism, gaining insights into how mystical knowledge can help fill in the gaps in science. Founded in 2008, the Academy of Inner Science is a unique institution with a distinctive approach to exploring consciousness, evolution, and the junctures between mysticism and science. www.thomashuebl.com

John Edward​ has brought a fresh, honest and thought provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. As a medium, author and lecturer, he has, over the last three decades, helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side.In 2000, John pioneered the psychic phenomena genre with the television program Crossing Over with John Edward on the SYFY​ network. John is one of the country’s foremost psychic mediums and the author of multiple critically-acclaimed, #NewYorkTimesBestSelling #books. https://www.johnedward.net

Benjamin W. Decker, is a social activist, meditation teacher and entrepreneur. His love for meditation & the spiritual teachings of ancient traditions goes back to childhood. Ever the idealist and enthusiastic learner, this enthusiasm for meditation has won him praise by Conscious Lifestyle Magazine as "one of the world's leading meditation teachers," and Well + Good as a "superstar meditation instructor." Ben has shared his love of meditation with thousands. His work is universal, well-rounded and rooted in ancient wisdom for modern times.  http://bendeckermeditation.com

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences on topics at the core of the Go-Giver books. A former television personality and top-producing salesperson, Bob has shared the platform with some of today’s top business leaders, broadcast personalities, coaches, athletes, and political leaders, including a former U.S. president. https://burg.com

Elena Bensonoff is a pioneer in the field of functional, regenerative, and energy medicine who has been sharing her gift of healing for over 20 years. She founded Wholistic.com and helps people all over the world find balance and vitality with her services and products. Elena is a clinical pharmacist, acclaimed artisan perfumer with an award-winning natural skincare line, and American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP) diplomate.https://www.wholistic.com

Raymond Moody, MD, PhD In 1975, coined the term near-death experience in his book Life After Life. For half a century,  Dr. Moody has researched some of life’s greatest mysteries. As both a PhD in philosophy and an MD, Dr. Moody has had a strong interest in how medical realities intersect with the ineffable realm of philosophy. In his multiple roles as author, professor, public speaker and grief counselor, he has heard thousands of accounts of near-death, shared-death and after-death experiences. Lisa Smartt, MA, is a linguist, educator, and poet. She is the author of Words at the Threshold: What We Say When We’re Nearing Death (New World Library 2017). The book is based on data collected through The Final Words Project, an ongoing study devoted to gathering and interpreting the mysterious language at end of life. She has worked closely with Raymond Moody, guided by his research into language, particularly unintelligible speech. They have co-facilitated presentations about language and consciousness at univer

Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., as we discuss The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles 10th Anniversary! Dr Bruce Lipton is a cell biologist, lecturer, is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University. He is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, The Honeymoon Effect, and co-author with Steve Bhaerman of Spontaneous Evolution. Bruce received the 2009 prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. For more information visit www.brucelipton.com

Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New York Times bestselling author, Experimental aircraft pilot, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder of the Hurricane Group, a U.S. based media and ecommerce company focusing on outdoor, military entertainment, news, and clubs.Brandon is a New York Times bestselling author, and is regularly featured in international media as a military and Special Operations subject matter expert. He has contributed to ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, FOX news, CNN, the BBC, SIRIUS XM, MSNBC, and The New York Times. http://brandontylerwebb.com

Ken Elliott is an artist and writer who has experienced and collected astonishing stories about manifesting for 20 years. Ken was uniquely and convincingly shown how thought actually creates virtually everything in our lives. This is that rare book with new evidence that will change your view of the world. It clearly and simply explains creation itself. www.Manifesting123.com

Judy Goodman, CPC, CSRC, CRC may possibly be one of the most gifted teachers, and motivational speakers today. She is a Certified Professional Coach, Relationship Counselor, Addiction Recovery Coach, Grief Support, and Hypnotherapist. Her access to the workings of the physical world and 'the other side' is absolutely amazing.  Judy works and teaches without the limits usually associated with the most talented.  A 'go-to person' for many people!  Born with a gift of seeing beyond the ordinary view of most people, Judy teaches 'beyond conventional wisdom.'  She may be without peer in her experience of the events and workings of the physical and spiritual realms. This extraordinary combination of gifts is very unique. www.JudyGoodman.com

Captain Sean Gobin enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 as an Infantry Rifleman and received his commission upon graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2001. As an Armor Officer, Sean served as a platoon commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2011. Sean trained the Afghan National Security Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since separating from the Marine Corps and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Sean founded the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” Program. https://warriorexpeditions.org

Adam La Reau is an O2X co-founder and former SEAL. Adam was the first successful candidate to pass SEAL training directly from the US Merchant Marine Academy and went on to have a very successful career as a SEAL officer. He is also the founder of a nonprofit, One Summit, that helps to connect special operations warriors with children battling cancer. Adam lost his mother to cancer in 2004. Paul McCaullough is an O2X co-founder and former Navy SEAL. Paul spent his career with Navy SEAL Team Eight and Naval Special Warfare Develpoment Group. Throughout his service Paul conducted numerous combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduing Freedom, and other operations. Paul provides world class training and education for tactical athletes and top tier organizations. https://o2x.com

Andrés Edwards is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business initiatives. He is the author of The Heart of Sustainability: Restoring Ecological Balance from the Inside Out, Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society and The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift. https://www.andresedwards.com

Jon Steinman has studied and worked with all things food for over two decades. He was the producer and host of the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast Deconstructing Dinner, once ranked as the most-listened-to food podcast in Canada. Jon is the writer and host of "Deconstructing Dinner: Reconstructing our Food System" – a television and web series currently streaming online. Jon coordinates and curates the annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival of compelling food documentaries and was an elected director from 2006-2016 of the Kootenay Co-op – Canada's largest independent retail consumer food co-op. https://grocerystory.coop

Meredith May spent sixteen years at the San Francisco Chronicle, where her narrative reporting won the PEN USA Literary Award for Journalism and was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. She is co-author of I, Who Did Not Die, about a child soldier who risked his life to rescue a wounded enemy fighter during the Iran-Iraq War. She is a fifth-generation beekeeper and lives in San Francisco, where she keeps several hives in a community garden. https://meredithamay.net