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Dr. Agi Keramidas is originally from Greece and has been living in the UK since 2010. His personal development journey took him from being a dentist with a Master’s Degree to becoming a podcaster, knowledge broker, and author. He is on a lifelong journey of personal growth and self-mastery. Despite his formal education, he is a big believer in the immense power of self-education. He is a critical thinker and yet, at the same time deeply spiritual. He is the host of the “Personal Development Mastery” podcast, and his mission is to inspire his audience to stand out and take action toward the next level of their lives. His podcast ranks in the global top 1.5% and he has interviewed over 200 people, among them Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, and Dr. John Demartini.

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Nancy Dillingham Marks, a Fused Glass Artist. After a 35 year corporate career, she took a creative leap and found her passion in fused glass art. Her journey began with a single class, despite her initial self-doubt about having any artistic talent. To her surprise, she discovered a knack for working with glass and embraced the imperfect beauty of her creations. Recognizing a gap in the market for unique, handmade gifts, she founded Glass Arts Collective, a local glass art studio. Here, she shares my passion, enabling others to explore glass art and witness their creative visions take shape. Don’t miss the chance to join the artistic journey at Glass Arts Collective!

Nancy's background encompasses areas of human resources, payroll, accounting, operations, purchasing, customer service, sales,  teaching, and more.  Nancy has been able to to travel to all 50 states and continues to love travel and learning about other cultures.

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ASHER HAVON CROWNED SEASON 25 WINNER OF 'THE VOICE'

Asher HaVon, a 31-year-old soulful gospel and R&B artist from Selma, Ala., was named champion of "The Voice" Season 25.

HaVon faced off against a chorus of formidable competitors. Other finalists this season included teammate Josh Sanders from Team Reba, Bryan Olesen and Nathan Chester from Team Legend, and Karen Waldrup from Team Dan + Shay.

In his Blind Audition, HaVon showed off his gospel choir roots with a powerful rendition of Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain," which had Reba, Chance and Dan + Shay campaigning for him. He ultimately chose to join Team Reba, where he and teammate Alyssa Crosby performed a rousing duet of Tina Turner's "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" during the Battle Round. In the Knockout round, he had all the coaches on their feet during a showstopping performance of Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart." During both rounds, Reba choseHaVon to move on while his teammates were quickly stolen by other coaches. During the Playoffs, HaVon gave the audience chills with an emotional rendition of David Guetta and Sia's "Titanium," securing a spot in the Top 12. In the first live show, he performed "I'll Make Love to You" byBoyz II Men, wowing with his technical ability.

During the semifinals, HaVon joined Madison Curbelo and Serenity Arce for a haunting trio performance of "Fix You" by Coldplay and then stepped outside his comfort zone with his version of Beyoncé's massive hit "Irreplaceable." On Monday night's telecast, HaVoncontinued to impress the coaches and viewers alike with an up-tempo live performance of "Last Dance" by Donna Summer as well as a down-tempo performance of "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.

Before being crowned the winner at the conclusion of tonight's finale, HaVon was joined on stage by coach Reba McEntire for a soulful duet of "On My Own," by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald.

Following her first win, coach Reba McEntire will return to "The Voice" Season 26 as the reigning champ, alongside new coaches Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé and returning coach Gwen Stefani.

HaVon's presence on the show's social media platforms this season garnered immense popularity. His performances accumulated 11.6 million views across "The Voice" pages on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

Growing up in Selma, HaVon was surrounded by gospel singers. Asher's mom, whom he likes to call his singing sergeant, really pushed him to sing at a young age. His first major performance came in 2015 when President Obama came to Selma for a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery in honor of African-American civil rights. Asher auditioned for a spot in the choir that was set to perform John Legend and Common's song "Glory." The choir director was so blown away that he chose Asher to lead the choir that day, performing in front of 200,000 people.

"The Voice" is the most-watched alternative series for the 2023-24 season (L7).

"The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H.Sher and Barry Poznick.    

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.

She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.

With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָה

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HighStrung is a dynamic and captivating music artist who has been making waves both domestically and internationally. With a passion for connecting with people from all walks of life, he has traveled overseas and toured extensively across the United States, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he meets. His impressive resume boasts opening slots for hip-hop heavyweights like Future and Big Sean, as well as sold-out headlining shows in front of crowds of over 4,000 people. HighStrung's electrifying live performances and thought-provoking lyrics have resonated with fans of all ages, cementing his reputation as a rising star in the music industry. With his latest album "Rose From The Concrete" making waves, HighStrung continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, inspiring a new generation of music lovers with his infectious energy, creative vision, and unwavering dedication to his craft.

In this insightful conversation, HighStrung delves into the creative process behind "Rose From The Concrete", sharing the personal struggles, triumphs, and epiphanies that shaped the album's themes of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. As he opens up about his artistic vision and unwavering dedication to his craft, it's clear that HighStrung is on a mission to leave a lasting impact on the music industry. With a fierce passion to inspire and uplift listeners worldwide, he's poised to become a legendary figure in the music world, leaving a legacy that transcends generations. Join us as we explore the mind of a true innovator and get a glimpse into the bright future that lies ahead for this talented artist.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of performance and self-expression with Elma Linz Kanefield, author of 'Hamlet's Mirror: Reaching Your Performance Potential'. Elma shares her expertise on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and unlock your full potential. Join us as we explore the intersection of performance, psychology, and personal growth, and discover how 'Hamlet's Mirror' can help you reach new heights in your craft and beyond.

About Elma


Elma Linz Kanefield, LCSW, CPC, succumbed to debilitating stage fright as a young performer which left her voice… silent. However, rather than remain devastated and at the effect of her fear, she transformed her fright into her life’s calling and became a specialist in the psychology of the performing artist.

So passionate was Elma about addressing the special personal and professional needs, challenges and possibilities of performing artists that she relocated in 1980 from the Midwest to New York City to open the only Psychotherapeutic private practice exclusive to performers. For the last four decades Elma has been healing and empowering artists at all ages and stages of their lives and careers

In 1986, Elma became the Founding Director of The Juilliard School’s Counseling Services. She created the first of its kind, on-campus, fully staffed psychotherapy facility, offering unlimited, confidential sessions to serve the entire graduate and post-graduate student body. The Juilliard School’s Counseling Services remains the only mental health service in the world for performing arts students in an independent performing arts institution. Elma has continued to serve The Juilliard School as a clinical and organizational consultant.

Elma attended Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut and attained her undergraduate degree with honors in psychology at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. She went on to earn her Masters of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and did her post-graduate studies in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Psychoanalytic Institute in St. Louis. In New York City, Elma became a Certified Professional Life Coach at iPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. She also studied at The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City and Yale Music Summer School in Norwalk, Connecticut. Elma is a member of Actors Equity.

Elma’s philanthropic work includes Board memberships on: The Actors Center, The New York New Music Ensemble, The Juilliard Council, The Actor’s Fund’s Dancer’s Resource Advisory Council, and Chair of the Artist for the Cure Benefit at Carnegie Hall. In 1999, Elma became a member of The Lotos Club, an arts and literary club founded in 1870 in New York City. As a member, she was asked to serve on The Lotos Foundation Board that offers grants to noteworthy arts organizations in the city.

Not only has Elma written and lectured about her specialization on the psychology of the performing artist, but her pioneering expertise on stage fright has been written about and quoted in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The US and Canadian Opera News, In Style Magazine, The Daily News, and other trade publications. 

Elma recently published a book reflecting her life’s work entitled Hamlet’s Mirror, Reaching Your Performance Potential Onstage and Off.



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