Special Guest:

Krystal Shanellee – Entrepreneur, Creative Thinker, and Digital Creator



Points covered

·       The Artist's Truth: How Stories Start from Real Life

·       Different Ways to Tell a Story

·       How People Relate to Stories

·       Using Stories in Real Life



Biography

Krystal is a digital creator with a Bachelors in Animation and Visual Effects. She has a passion for storytelling and how it can affect society for the better. For the past 6 years Krystal has worked in the nerd space as a digital creator and has recently begun implementing her film skills into her content. 


Social Media: 

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Special Guest:
Krystal Shanellee – Entrepreneur, Creative Thinker, and Digital Creator
 
Points covered 
·       The Artist's Truth: How Stories Start from Real Life
·       Different Ways to Tell a Story
·       How People Relate to Stories
·       Using Stories in Real Life
 
Biography
Krystal is a digital creator with a Bachelors in Animation and Visual Effects. She has a passion for storytelling and how it can affect society for the better. For the past 6 years Krystal has worked in the nerd space as a digital creator and has recently begun implementing her film skills into her content. 
 Social Media: 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/krystalshanellee/?hl=en">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgr3GEB2MGDNIsqj9PnImg">Youtube</a>
 
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It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.

Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.

For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit www.CooleyFoundation.org.

It's Your Life with Dr. James JC Cooley a motivational speaker here to equip you to strive for greatness and overcome adversity. Life is a series of circles and cycles, phases, and stages. These are the experiences that teach you the lessons of life. You can either ignore them or EMBRACE them. Dr. Cooley offers motivation and inspiration for life's challenges.
Catch up on the podcast and listen to It's Your Life on The Answer in Dallas or San Diego, on Salem Radio Networks.
For more about James Cooley and how you can support the show or become a guest visit <a href="http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/">www.CooleyFoundation.org</a>.

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The Power of Storytelling: How Art, Psychology and Connection Shape Our Lives | 12.03.24

Special Guest:

Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret”

Points covered

·       Sit-down conversation with Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret”

·       The origin and background on the book

·       The biggest 2-3 secrets discovered

·       The importance of writing a memoir

·       2-3 important elements you should include in a memoir

Biography

Sandra Schnakenburg is the author of the new book: The Housekeeper’s Secret. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University, Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently split their time between Houston, Texas and Park City, Utah.



Website

https://www.sklily.net/

Social Media 

https://www.instagram.com/sandrakschnakenburg/





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Special Guest:
Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret”
Points covered 
·       Sit-down conversation with Sandra Schnakenburg – Author of “The Housekeeper’s Secret”
·       The origin and background on the book
·       The biggest 2-3 secrets discovered
·       The importance of writing a memoir
·       2-3 important elements you should include in a memoir
Biography
Sandra Schnakenburg is the author of the new book: The Housekeeper’s Secret. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University, Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently split their time between Houston, Texas and Park City, Utah.
 
Website
<a href="https://www.sklily.net/">https://www.sklily.net/</a>
Social Media 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sandrakschnakenburg/">https://www.instagram.com/sandrakschnakenburg/</a>
 
 
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The Housekeeper’s Secret | 12.02.24

Special Guest:

Neil O’Connell – Executive Director at Mt. Soledad National Veteran's Memorial in Lajolla, California.



Points covered

·       2024 milestones- Ceremonies tributes and community engagement

·       Soledad= "Solace

·       Honoring the GWOT Generation

·       Make a Difference Today by Donating

Biography

Neil O’Connell hails from Natick Massachusetts, the oldest of five sons, he grew up on Cape Cod and entered the Marine Corps in 1977. Serving in the Marines for 33 years, he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, a rank he proudly wore for 13 years. Shortly after retiring from the Marines at Camp Pendleton in February 2012, he was recruited to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Mount Soledad Memorial Association.



During his tenure he has dedicated his time supporting the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies as well as conducting numerous Veterans Honor Ceremonies, membership development and fundraising in support of the memorial and serving as the President and CEO of the Association from 2018- 2021.   He presently leads the Association as the Executive Director.  Neil enjoys being involved with various organizations in our community, always sharing his time, talent and treasure to “Give Back”. He presently serves on the Board of the San Diego Nice Guys and is a past President of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of San Diego and former Vice President of the MCRD Museum Foundation.  In his spare time, he enjoys family BBQ’s, a round of golf with friends and occasional trout fishing in the Sierra’s.

Website

https://soledadmemorial.org/



Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-o-connell/



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Special Guest:
Neil O’Connell – Executive Director at Mt. Soledad National Veteran's Memorial in Lajolla, California.
 
Points covered 
·       2024 milestones- Ceremonies tributes and community engagement
·       Soledad= "Solace
·       Honoring the GWOT Generation
·       Make a Difference Today by Donating
Biography
Neil O’Connell hails from Natick Massachusetts, the oldest of five sons, he grew up on Cape Cod and entered the Marine Corps in 1977. Serving in the Marines for 33 years, he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, a rank he proudly wore for 13 years. Shortly after retiring from the Marines at Camp Pendleton in February 2012, he was recruited to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Mount Soledad Memorial Association.
 
During his tenure he has dedicated his time supporting the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies as well as conducting numerous Veterans Honor Ceremonies, membership development and fundraising in support of the memorial and serving as the President and CEO of the Association from 2018- 2021.   He presently leads the Association as the Executive Director.  Neil enjoys being involved with various organizations in our community, always sharing his time, talent and treasure to “Give Back”. He presently serves on the Board of the San Diego Nice Guys and is a past President of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of San Diego and former Vice President of the MCRD Museum Foundation.  In his spare time, he enjoys family BBQ’s, a round of golf with friends and occasional trout fishing in the Sierra’s.
Website
<a href="https://soledadmemorial.org/">https://soledadmemorial.org/</a>
 
Social Media
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-o-connell/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-o-connell/</a> 
 
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial- Honoring and Preserving The Legacy of our Veterans For Over 70 Years | 11.26.24

Special Guest:

Honorable Laurie Edwards-Tate, MS -- President, Founder and CEO of both a non-profit, and currently for-profit non-medical Home Care Aid Organization called At Your Home Familycare.



Points covered

·       Journey into the home care industry.

·       What was it like to start a small business?

·       The services provided by At Your Home Familycare

·       How At Your Home Familycare services ties into the holidays and also the community



Biography

Since 1984, Laurie Edwards-Tate has been the President, Founder and CEO of both a non-profit, and currently for-profit non-medical Home Care Aid Organization called At Your Home Familycare. It is a State of CA Department of Social Services Licensed Home Care Organization that currently serves seniors, disabled, infirm, and children and holds contracts with a variety of governmental and non-profit community partners. They are funded 50% by private duty and private pay services.



Laurie holds a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development from Chapman University and a Life Credentialed Community College Instructor. She established a Home Care Aide Training Program at Cal State University College of Extended Studies. Laurie is also a founding member of Chapman University’s local Advisory Council.



Website

At Your Home Familycare. http://atyourhomefamilycare.com



Social Media

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/atyourhomefamilycare

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-edwards-tate-ms-a3513014/



Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."

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Special Guest:
Honorable Laurie Edwards-Tate, MS -- President, Founder and CEO of both a non-profit, and currently for-profit non-medical Home Care Aid Organization called At Your Home Familycare.
 
Points covered 
·       Journey into the home care industry.
·       What was it like to start a small business?
·       The services provided by At Your Home Familycare
·       How At Your Home Familycare services ties into the holidays and also the community
 
Biography
Since 1984, Laurie Edwards-Tate has been the President, Founder and CEO of both a non-profit, and currently for-profit non-medical Home Care Aid Organization called At Your Home Familycare. It is a State of CA Department of Social Services Licensed Home Care Organization that currently serves seniors, disabled, infirm, and children and holds contracts with a variety of governmental and non-profit community partners. They are funded 50% by private duty and private pay services.
 
Laurie holds a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development from Chapman University and a Life Credentialed Community College Instructor. She established a Home Care Aide Training Program at Cal State University College of Extended Studies. Laurie is also a founding member of Chapman University’s local Advisory Council.
 
Website
At Your Home Familycare. <a href="http://atyourhomefamilycare.com/">http://atyourhomefamilycare.com</a> 
 
Social Media
Facebook  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/atyourhomefamilycare">https://www.facebook.com/atyourhomefamilycare</a> 
LinkedIn  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-edwards-tate-ms-a3513014/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-edwards-tate-ms-a3513014/</a>
 
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The Power of Storytelling: How Art, Psychology and Connection Shape Our Lives | 12.03.24

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