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Celia is a mom of 5, grandma of 9, author, speaker, and family empowerment coach. She holds 40+ years of parenting experience and has been working with kids and parents ever since with the noble mission to stop over 10 million parents from yelling at their kids.   Through counseling with parents, she strives to provide successful techniques and strategies to eliminate yelling and establish harmony in every family. Her Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Pages are endowed with simple, actionable, and doable steps that create immediate, recognizable, and sustainable success in your home. Connect: https://www.pumpedupparenting.com/ https://www.celiakibler.com/

Meet Maddi Cheers Maddi Cheers is not just an interfaith minister and spiritual guide; she is a vessel for divine wisdom, a storyteller weaving the sacred thread of poetry and art through the tapestry of life's intricate moments. As an author and artist healer, her creative spirit has been nurtured by over 25 years of rich exploration into the vast landscape of the world's spiritual traditions, with a profound resonance with the indigenous practices from the Americas.Her artistry in "The Mandala Meditations" encapsulates this harmonious blend of global wisdom and her own intuitive rituals, manifesting in poetic verses and mandalas that offer guidance and reflection for the soul's journey.   https://www.maddicheers.com/

The Journey of One Tortoise can be purchased directly from Dorrance Publishing and is also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. My book is available The Next Chapter Books and Art in downtown New Bern, and it is also available at the Nautical Star Coffee Company in Downtown New Bern. You can buy a signed copy directly from me just call/text/message me @ 252 622 0441 – Lastly, you can order my book directly from Dorrance Publishing @ 1 800 788 7654 Mon - Fri 9am - 5 pm. ISBN: 979-8-89127-573-7   Check out the video https://youtu.be/yPHOQzC1MDE

Bonita Burney Simmons Born to Sing... Without a doubt, Bonita has been anointed to sing! She was born on March 28, 1971 in Stamford, CT and was singing before she could even speak! As early as age 3, Bonita would hear lyrics on the radio and mimic exactly what she heard. During her first live performance, Bonita blew her audience away! People were so impressed and amazed, as they simply couldn't believe this big voice was coming from such a little girl! After spending her early years with her parents in Hartford,CT, her family relocated to Kinston, NC in 1974. Bonita would hone her skills while participating in music programs offered in Lenoir County Public Schools. She joined the chorus and in 5th grade, she was chosen to sing “The Way We Were” by Barbara Streisand. When she sang that song, there was not a dry eye in the room. During her 8th & 9th grade years, she was always active in the community, performing at events like NAACP banquets or weddings. She is a graduate of Kinston High School, Class of 1989, an alumni of Craven Community College with an Associates of Arts, and and alumni of the UAFWB Bible College where she graduated as valedictorian of the 2015 class with a Bachelor of Biblical Studies. To maintain a competitive edge, Bonita took years of private lessons with vocal coaches under the tutelage of Thomasine Hassell, Chantel Hollacheck, the late Wynona Daves, and Martha Mainor. Bonita's Singing Career... At age 12, she started her own gospel singing group, a trio called “Tried by Fire.” Determined and focused, Bonita thrived in her role as band leader and demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills at a very young age. Bonita would open up for all the national recording gospel artists who came to town like Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee, Luther Barnes, The Winans, The Williams Brothers and many others. Bonita has appeared and won first place on numerous occasions at the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York City. By the time she reached high school, she was already considered a professional singer! Today, Bonita is enjoying the flexibility of being an independent recording artist. Her talent is in high demand, as she is frequently requested to sing at venues and events throughout Eastern North Carolina! In June of 2017,  Bonita was nominated and won two awards given by The Rhythm of Gospel Awards for Traditional Artist of the Year and Best Performance by a Female Artist in Jacksonville, Florida. She also in July of 2017 was nominated and recognized as the winner in the Independent Gospel Artist category of Traditional Vocalist of the Year from the Radio Alliance Awards also located in Jacksonville, Florida.  Although she's experienced many tribulations, Bonita's life lessons are part of her unique tapestry that enables her to relate to people who are hurting. One of her biggest accomplishments is her outreach work with those who are incarcerated, sharing God's love through song. Indeed, Bonita has defined her own success, choosing to embrace an obedient lifestyle according to God’s will for her life and career. She simply allows God to do the navigation and depends solely on Him to direct her career path- living by her motto, “If I make the way, then I’ll have to pay the way. But if I allow HIM to make the way, he’ll pay the way!" Bonita married her husband/manager, Eric B. Simmons in 1994. They have three wonderful children- Mykeva, E.J. and Landon. In October of 2000, Bonita was ordained into the Ministry as "Elder" by national Bishop Andrew Mcrorey Jr. of the Joy Mission Church of Deliverance, Hartford, CT. She also continues to serve Family Worship Center, "Ministry of Restoration" where the Pastor is George E. Fields Jr. Because serving and outreach is a part of the tapestry for Bonita's unique song ministry, being a part of the legacy of her father, the late, Bishop Landon O. Burney and the ministry that he founded is the reason she serves with great tenacity. Bonita and her family becam

Josh Smith is a former 2-time world champion fighter on the professional NASKA martial arts circuit. He has over 35+ years of martial arts experience and over 10 years of being a high-level business entrepreneur. Josh now shares his story to groups all over the nation on the topics of addiction, recovery and anti-bullying. He educates hundreds of kids and adults every week on how to live their best life and defend themselves against the dangers of the world. Prior to his professional achievements, Josh was arrested multiple times over the span of 10 years which eventually ended with him being sentenced to 20 years in state prison. Josh is now dedicated to sharing the story of his journey, the obstacles that he overcame and empowering others to not take the same path.

Marriage Mentors Pastor JEEVA AND SULOJANA SAM are on a mission to save 50,000 marriages from divorce in the next 5 years.   They are co-authors of a book "The Unbreakable Marriage", where they share details of a mentorship process they have been using since 2016 to "guarantee breakthrough for couples facing breakdown in as little as 10 weeks."   The Sams celebrated the 40th anniversary of their arranged marriage in August 2023. Pastor Jeeva has been retired since 2017 after serving 35+ years in congregational ministry. Sulojana has worked for the Government of Canada since 2007.   Pastor Jeeva & Sulojana strongly believe that no matter how broken a marriage may be, it can be restored when BOTH husband and wife commit themselves to do whatever it takes to make it work. The Sams reside in the Niagara Region of Canada.