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From Dog Walker to Novelist: The Creative Journey of C.D. Matthews.Creativity often grows from unexpected places, and for novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor C.D. Matthews, the journey to storytelling has been shaped by experiences that span continents, professions, and decades. Born and raised in Evanston, Illinois, Matthews developed a passion for writing early in life. He went on to study at the University of Michigan, where he completed his BA and participated in a year-long writing tutorial at the Residential College under writer Warren Hecht. It was during this time that Matthews discovered a lifelong love for fiction writing. His academic journey also included time at Antioch College in Ohio and a year studying abroad at Université Paul-Valéry in Montpellier, France, experiences that broadened both his cultural perspective and creative voice.www.cdmatthews.com

From a young age, Theodora found herself captivated by the power of stories. As a child, she would invent bedtime tales for her sister, weaving imaginative narratives that not only entertained but also soothed her fears. Those early sparks of creativity ignited a lifelong passion for storytelling that would later define her career.Her journey into the arts was anything but conventional. While her family encouraged her toward mathematical studies, Theodora’s heart belonged to language and imagination. She enrolled in the French-English intensive programme at Colegiul National Alexandru Papiu Ilarian in Târgu Mureș, later continuing her studies in the English-French programme at Petru Maior University.It was during this time that she discovered her fascination with graphic design while working for a job platform, where she developed skills in advertising, HTML, and business communication. This blend of creativity and professionalism would become the foundation of her unique multidisciplinary approach.https://theodoraoniceanu.wordpress.com/

More than forty-two years ago, addiction collapsed my early life. Before recovery, I served three years in the United States Marine Corps. After my service, I spent significant time in boxing gyms. These spaces shaped me in important ways, teaching discipline, humility, respect, and the importance of mentorship. They later became places where I learned about structure, belonging, and guidance. In my early twenties, that collapse unfolded through addiction, trauma, and exposure to violence, narrowing my world and my sense of possibility. The consequences were tangible and cumulative. Employment disappeared, relationships fractured, and the future narrowed. The night my daughter was born, I was arrested and spent the night in a holding cell, missing her arrival into the world. That moment became a turning point. I did not get sober that night. I got sober seven months later. But something cracked open then and set the direction of my life.patrickpellett.com

Living Beyond Comfort: The CANA Philosophy of PerformanceUnder PressureAuthor, high-performance coach, adventure athlete, and speaker, is thefounder of the CANA framework, Constant And Never-ending Adventure.His work sits at the intersection of performance psychology, physicalconditioning, and real-world pressure, offering a grounded alternative totraditional mindset and motivation models.He is the author of CANA: Constant And Never-ending Adventure andSafe? Who Said Anything About Safe?, and the creator of the CANAperformance framework, now used by athletes, executives, andprofessionals operating in high-stakes environments. Before stepping intothis world, however, his life looked very different

Joseph Patrick Fair: Turning Adversity into Purpose, One Story at a TimeWhen Joseph Patrick Fair walks into a room, there’s a quiet steadiness that follows him,one built not from comfort, but from courage. For years, Fair served his community as afirefighter and police officer, bearing witness to both the fragility and strength of thehuman spirit.Those experiences didn’t just shape his career; they shaped his calling.Today, Fair is a respected author, television host, and Executive Contributor forBrainz Magazine. He’s also the creator of the “Doctor True You™” personal-development framework, a system designed to help people heal, grow, and live withauthenticity. But behind the polished titles lies a man who has lived through the fire,literally and figuratively and emerged with a mission to help others rise from their own.

Capri Compton, a multi-talented artist with Enthrone Records Ent. LLC, is more than just a singer, author, and composer. She’s a visionary whose mission is to inspire joy, confidence, and self-belief in the next generation.Her voice has also been featured in numerous major motion pictures and television shows for Warner Bros. and other studios, including classics like Batman and Beetlejuice. Movie fans may even recognise her as the “Opera Singer” in Steven Soderbergh’s Suture, which won acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival.We literally covered everything under 30 minutes.

More than forty-two years ago, addiction collapsed my early life. Before recovery, I served three years in the United States Marine Corps. After my service, I spent significant time in boxing gyms. These spaces shaped me in important ways, teaching discipline, humility, respect, and the importance of mentorship. They later became places where I learned about structure, belonging, and guidance. In my early twenties, that collapse unfolded through addiction, trauma, and exposure to violence, narrowing my world and my sense of possibility. The consequences were tangible and cumulative. Employment disappeared, relationships fractured, and the future narrowed. The night my daughter was born, I was arrested and spent the night in a holding cell, missing her arrival into the world. That moment became a turning point. I did not get sober that night. I got sober seven months later. But something cracked open then and set the direction of my life.patrickpellett.com

Tigist Kebede: Empowering Culture Through Technology and StorytellingIn the vibrant crossroads of technology, culture, and storytelling stands Tigist Kebede,an entrepreneur and co-founder of habeshaview, a pioneering entertainment andtechnology company transforming how Ethiopians, both at home and abroad, engagewith film and media.Founded in 2015, habeshaview has grown into one of Ethiopia's fastest-growingstreaming platforms, offering a dedicated space for home-grown content, Ethiopianlanguages, and narratives that reflect the soul of a nation. With Tigist at the helm asOperations Director, the company isn’t just streaming content, it’s amplifying a culture

Leah Arscot has carved a unique path in the world of voice acting, transforming herfascination with the power of voice into a thriving, award-winning career. From lendingher voice to some of the world’s biggest brands including Apple, Google, Porsche,Barbie, and BMW to exploring animated characters, commercials, documentaries, ande-learning, Leah has built a reputation for versatility, creativity, and professionalism.With over 1,100 projects under her belt, Leah’s work spans a diverse range of mediums.She effortlessly slips into different characters and accents, whether it’s a laid-backCaribbean tone, a no-nonsense New Yorker, or an entirely original creation. Her skill andadaptability have not gone unnoticed; she has earned several accolades along the way,including the Voices.com Best Demo Award, a Telly Award, the Get Mic’d InspirationAward, and a SOVAS Award for Outstanding PSA. Yet for Leah, the true reward comesfrom connecting with clients and audiences alike. “The real win is hearing a client say,‘That’s exactly what we were looking for!’” she says

A Novel Plus a Short Equals a FeatureIn 1989, when I was a Lecturer at Texas A&M University, I took a vacation over to Liverpool,England. In the native port of the Beatles, I became consumed with creating a story concerning a fictional friendship between the Beatles and an American by the name of Al Moran. Al, who was loosely based upon myself, had accepted a teaching position at the Liverpool Art College, where one of his students was a rebellious young rocker by the name of Lennon. The beautiful Ginny Browne was the catalyst of the growing friendship between John and Al. My saga was my own personal dreamscape of what would have happened if I would have been a mentor of John, Paul and George back in the days before they became famous. It was a fusion of fantasy with fact to recreate a magical time in Liverpool in the early to middle Sixties. I would be part of their legend.In 2022, PTP/Book Division, an imprint of Saguaro Books, Of Fountain Hills, Arizona finallypublished my novel as Al and the Moon Dogs. Al being Al Moran and the Moon Dogs being anearly band name of the group that gradually evolved into the Fab Four. I had previouslypublished the book in 2013 under my own imprint of Celtic-Badger Publishers. I used the titleof Mersey Boys in honor of the Mersey River that flows through Liverpool. The Beatles andother rock groups of the area had been a part of the Mersey Beat Sound. As a wanderingeducator, I have taught in Japan, Saudia Arabia, Wisconsin and Texas, and as I rambled the world I was always working upon my Beatles’ yarn.Connect with him here

I was just like many others: Caught up in a 9 to 5 job as a wheel in the cog of corporate production and comfortably checking off the boxes that most people consider part of the American dream. But one day, everything changed and simply checking the boxes to a normal, comfortable life was no longer an option.​From there, I was put on a path that led me to Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and beyond. Along the way, I have become an international adventure athlete intent on living a full and daring life. One with the “aliveness factor”. My adventures include being attacked by sharks, lost at sea, and trapped in underwater caves. Being consumed by volcanoes, earthquake, and ocean currents. Getting caught up in military coups, engulfed by huge waves, detained in Saudi and Bangkok jails, and frequent meet ups with sea snakes and two-step vipers– a small snake whose bite only gives you two steps before you’re a goner. But my story isn’t all high-octane, heart-pounding adventure. I am also the author of five books published by Prentice Hall, and the managing partner of an international business, metaRisk Theory. And now, I’m focusing in on business professionals and athletes as they embark on their own journeys in the world. With my guidance, they  can grab a hold of their wildest dreams and catalyze their way through the fear of failure that hold so many hostage to a run-of-the-mill life.I couple my personal mindset and processes with real-life experiences, leading others to see how limitless their life and world can be. And recapture the “aliveness factor”​The Process​With lots of life experiences comes a deeply personal and invigorating outlook on the world. For me, the product of each venture, experience, and challenge culminates in a unique philosophy that has a way of inspiring others to reach farther, work harder, and to get off the sidelines to create a kick-ass life. ​The process is three-dimensional and is commonly seen amongst successful people making the most out of their lives. But if this process is typical, then why are so many people caving under their fears and expectations? The answer is simple, but not easy– kind of like most things that are worthwhile. Most successful people don’t want to break down their processes and lead others out of the distractions and deflections that keep them spinning their wheels and struggling.​Most of the battle is mindset, especially in the beginning. All too often, business professional, athletes and others have trouble translating their excellence on the field to their every day lives. They become overwhelmed when it comes to their long-term goals, because they don’t know where to start. They fall victim to the stress of failing before they even try.​Do you feel you’re not strong enough, smart enough, or skilled enough to live the kick-ass life you’re dreaming of? Do you think that your current experience, accomplishments, and natural talents just aren’t enough to propel you forward successfully? Is fear of failure stopping you from getting out there and trying? If you often find yourself thinking, “I gotta get out of here. Time to move forward,” then it sounds like you’re where you need to be. Click here to get in contact with me and start betting on yourself. And recapture the “aliveness factor”.

Bionic Siren â Professional Voiceover ArtistBionic Siren is a professional voiceover artist known for her captivating andalluring voice that brings brands to life. With a background in acting and apassion for storytelling, she specializes in luxury branding, hospitality,automotive, and mental health voiceovers. Her ability to deliver refined,engaging, and emotionally resonant performances makes her a sought-after talentin the industry.Currently voicing for PHMG, the worldâs leading audio branding agency, she helpsbusinesses create impactful soundscapes for their customer experience. Herjourney into voiceover was born from resilienceâhaving survived domesticviolence, stalking, and life-altering injuries, she found her voice and now usesit to inspire others.When sheâs not behind the mic, she enjoys singing, dancing to progressive housemusic, gaming as Bionic Siren, and designing her own crochet creations. With acommitment to excellence, authenticity, and connection, she is on a mission tobecome the go-to voice for luxury brands and meaningful storytelling.Discover more at sirenvoiceover.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok:@bionic_Website https://sirenvoiceover.co/

Vincent Woods was born in Derby, England to Clive Woods an engineer and Mary Woods a shopkeeper and store detective. The family lived across northern England as they moved for work, eventually settling in Blackpool where he found his vocation as an artist and animator, going on to complete a degree in Fine Art.Moving to Newcastle-upon-Tyne he started directing commercials for major household brands and producing audio-visual spectacles and installations. Following on from his short film 'Bait Room,' in 2009 he made his feature directorial debut with the period crime thriller 'Harrigan', set in the dark days of the black outs in '74. The eerie noir film was bought by Netflix, Virgin - as Best of British, BT and Film 4 with its international premiere at the Busan IFF. Going on to produce and direct and number of films; Producing 'If I Were You' starring Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden and Aiden Quinn, 'Sparks & Embers' starring Kris Marshal, and directing 'The Loss Adjuster,' starring Dame Joan Collins, Luke Goss, and Cathy Tyson (Mona Lisa), (Picking up Best Director and Best Feature at the Vancouver International Film Awards), and writer/director of 'People, Politics & Planes/Airline Wars Conspiracy' a documentary, exposing the global airline cartel that pushed Laker Airways to dramatically collapse in '82. As a writer and director his focus is on inspirational true-life stories and bringing them to the big screen.In 2021 he set up London North Studios, a 5 acre, 200,000 sq. Ft. studio complex with a large creative business hub in the heart of London. It is home to major TV series from Netflix, ITV, BBC, Amazon and several independent feature films.

Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, comprising only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, and John Cassisi in major roles, and Timmy Clark was one of them born to be stars. 

One day my friend Joe saw an advert for a singer (which he was) in a shop window. We were inseparable then so I tagged along. The band was the Diversions, fronted by Lene Lovich who later had massive success with her single Lucky Number. Right then she was doing soul music though. Joe got the gig and so did I! It was my first experience in a band since leaving school and led on to you reading this.Since then I’ve been many things. Roadie, producer, musical director, mentor, teacher, tour manager. It’s been my fortune to have worked with artists like Robert Palmer, Barry White, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Lulu, Inner City, The Four Tops, Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Sometimes I couldn’t believe my luck. The first album in which I take on the vocals is “I Fly With Dragons” with cover design by the very talented Gary Thomas (nice one Gary). The musicians featured on here have either performed or written with me for it. I hope you like.

Brian Medwin Trenchard-Smith (born 1946) is an English-Australian filmmaker and author, known for his idiosyncratic and satirical low-budget genre films. His filmography covers action, science fiction, martial arts, dystopian fiction, comedy, war, family, thriller, romance and erotica, and his works tend to be cross-genre pieces. After gaining experience as a writer and editor of film trailers, Trenchard-Smith made documentary films for Australian television, many of which focused on stunt performers and martial artists, including his frequent collaborator Grant Page. He made his directorial debut with The Man from Hong Kong (1975), the first film to be produced as an international co-production between Australia and Hong Kong. Many of Trenchard-Smith's films over the next decade became notable examples of the Ozploitation cycle, including Deathcheaters (1976), Stunt Rock (1978), Turkey Shoot (1982), BMX Bandits (1983), Frog Dreaming (1986) and Dead End Drive-In (1986).Trenchard-Smith moved to Hollywood in 1990, and has since primarily directed made-for-television and direct-to-video films. His other notable works include The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989), Night of the Demons 2 (1994), Leprechaun 3 (1995), Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996), Happy Face Murders (1999), Britannic (2000), Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001), DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003), Aztec Rex (2007), Chemistry (2011), Absolute Deception (2013) and Drive Hard (2014). His debut novel, The Headsman's Daughter (later retitled Alice Through the Multiverse), was self-published in 2016. Several of Trenchard-Smith's films have garnered cult followings and have been subject to critical re-evaluation, and he has also been cited as one of Quentin Tarantino's favourite directors.

BAND BIO The band was formed off the back of successes with our individual previous bands. With many gigs under our belts independently,  as a unit we have now combined our experiences to produce Velour Fog, electrifying rock band from Hertfordshire.  A Schwarzenegger of hard rock  serving you an ass-whoopin of stone cold riffs, tasty licks, a smackdown of beats, and ball-dropping bass. Taking inspiration from 80s and 90s acts such as Guns N Roses, Primus, Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Alice in Chains and Ratt we are England’s answer to a generation just looking to have a good time through the power of rock. Our sound hits harder than a steel chair shot. The band is made up of drummer ‘Chainsaw Ali’ – a student of the pulse of the universe and its rhythmsJake,  lead guitarist, vocals and songwriter extraordinaire known as ‘the fastest gun in the West’ with sick licks and flowing fingers gliding effortlessly like a panther in the ‘fog’.‘Hercules’, formerly known as Marshall,  rhythm guitar and vocals, badass leather wearing college drop-out with spellbinding stage moves.Naois- ‘finger plucking bassist, sultry Irish looks and surprising stage get up’s, at home in the spellbinding purple interior of the ‘Velour Fog’.NICK BIO Prestigious British Music Producer Nick Tauber started his musical career drumming in an R&B band in the late Sixties. But he soon gave touring and became a studio engineer and subsequently joined Decca as an assistant producer. This is where he came across Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy, remixed their first album and the rest is history. Nick has had a career spanning from the 70’s to the present day, having produced hit records for some of the world’s greatest rock bands/artists including Thin Lizzy, Def Leppard, Toyah Wilcox, Marillion. Slaughter and the Dogs, Stiff Little Fingers and black metal gods Venom as well as having smash hits in the charts with top pop acts such as Toyah Wilcox and Bloodstone, earning him a reputation as one of the industry’s most respected producers. Flip to the present day and Nick still has his finger on the pulse, and a passion for working with young upcoming bands, as he continues to manage, produce and consult with new bands/artists.

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Skyler Jett is an award-winning, Grammy Recognized vocalist and one of the most sought after Singer/Songwriter and Background Vocal Producers in the Music Industry. Skyler’s impressive resume includes some of the biggest recording artists of our times. His accolades include receiving a Grammy Award-embossed plaque from NARAS for singing with Celine Dion on the Grammy-winning hit song “My Heart Will Go On” from the blockbuster hit film “Titanic.” This was also Record Of The Year (1998) and is still the highest grossing movie theme song of all time. Skyler’s other movie credits include Background Vocal arrangement on “I’m Every Woman” from the blockbuster hit film “The Body Guard”, also Movie Of The Year (1992), featuring Whitney Houston; “Tap” with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.; “A Smile Like Yours” with Greg Kinnear; Disney’s “Hercules”; James Bond 007 “License To Kill”; “Big Bully” with Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold; and “Ghostdad” with Bill Cosby. From 2003-2007 Skyler also played a pivotal role in reintroducing Sly Stone back to the World Stage for a European tour. Skyler performed with Sly in such venues as: The Montreux Jazz Festival; North Sea Jazz Festival; Cannes; Olympia, Paris; The Love Box Festival in London and the George Wallace Show, Las Vegas.Teddy Hayes is a veteran award-winning theatre producer offers a step by step insider’s guide to the basics of how to go about producing theatre including: Writing your own playRaising funding for your theatre projectProducing musical theatreHyperlinks that connect you to essential artistic and business elements of theatre productionStrategies for negotiation, marketing and promotionDesigned to benefit Amateurs, Students and Professionals

Maureen Joseph is a seasoned business woman, veteran copywriter and a lifelong goth, who goes out occasionally in the sun as per her doctor's orders. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a degree in Accounting and Computer Services. She's also studied French literature and philosophy.​

Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (aka Rebekah Film Dr) was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a Personal Assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and media personality who now has more than 10 years of film festival strategy consulting experience. After choosing not to pursue a career in Academia teaching film studies, Rebekah began her film industry career in 2009, working as one of the producers of Wales’ most successful national horror film festival; the Abertoir Horror Festival, and during that time began to develop a great knowledge of the film festival business. Which led her to become inspired to start her own innovative company in an industry she loved.Rebekah and the hard-working team behind her company The Film Festival Doctor are creators of success and are committed to nurturing filmmakers in order to help them secure film festival screenings, win awards and a positive recognition within the film industry. Currently her company have won more than 800 awards for their clients and her team have supported nearly 850 creatives across the world, enlightening and inspiring their journey towards achieving their goals and following their filmmaking dreams.One of the factors which has led to her success is the blending of both practical business skills and spiritual techniques that infused new life into her company’s growth. She decided to record her hard-won knowledge in her new book Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques to help others who are pondering the leap into entrepreneurship or are already on the journey, but yearning for more success and profitability.

Richard Barnett has been doing Iconic introductions of successful, talented, creative and amazing people to other incredible people for years.

Legends of British rock, Dire Straits have sold over 120 million albums worldwide. Today Dire Straits Legacy bring back their iconic music, performed by musicians who recorded and toured with Dire Straits, over 30 years ago.Alan Clark was Dire Straits’ first keyboardist, Phil Palmer and Danny Cummings both recorded On Every Street, Mel Collins on singles Love Over Gold and Twisting by the Pool, and Jack Sonni on the international bestseller Brothers in Arms. All have performed live with Dire Straits on multiple global tours.Other DSL members include bassist Trevor Horn (The Buggles, Yes), one of the world’s greatest record producers, Primiano Di Biase, Europe’s most in-demand and sought-after keyboardist, and last but not least frontman Marco Caviglia who is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar-playing style.Drawing from six platinum albums, DSL’s incredible live show features all of the classic Dire Straits hits including Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, Tunnel of Love and many more.

My name is Daniel J. Barnes and I am a self-publishing author from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. I have written 15 novels since 2015, of various genres, from fantasy to horror and the macabre. All the work I created are connected in some way whether it be through characters or places they all happen within the same universe.My work consists of… the Vatican: The Angel of Justice series, which is about a priest who becomes a vigilante in a crime-ridden city of Studd City. The Secret Hunter's Horde series which follows Abraham Van Helsing and his adventures as a monster hunter. A psychological ghost story that deals with mental health is called Fear Trigger, it’s a story about facing one’s own fears, a very personal project. As I was a pro wrestler on and off for 15 minutes I have also written a pro wrestling novel, Blood Stained Canvas that follows a top star who has grown disillusioned by a toxic world and steps into retirement.

Sheri Sher is an American Hip Hop pioneer best known as a founding member of the first all-female Hip Hop group "Mercedes Ladies," formed in 1979; gaining respect in the industry alongside some of Hip Hop's most prominent representatives and revered icons. In 2008, Sheri demonstrated more of her multifaceted gifts when she authored her first novel, "Mercedes Ladies." The page-turner is described as "a gritty, riveting true-life novel based on real adventures of the first all-female MC and DJ crew in Hip Hop history." Cornell University selected the novel for placement in their rare books and manuscripts archive vault.Further signifying her book's importance, excerpts from the novel have been quoted in Hip Hop history lectures around the world. Sheri has been featured in several documentaries including "5 Sides of a Coin" by Paul Kell, broadcasted on Starz cable channels, and referenced in the Ava Duvernay–produced BET documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice," in which legend rapper, author, producer Chuck D discusses the contributions the Mercedes Ladies has made to Hip Hop.  In 2000 the Mercedes Ladies received the Hip Hop Heritage Award from icast.com. The group was also nominated for induction into the Hip Hop History. As a Hip Hop music genre authority, Sheri’s voice has been featured in influential magazines such as VIBE, VIBE VIXEN, STRESS, and The Source. Internationally Sheri has appeared in Japan's Riddim Magazine and on BBC television. She's featured in several books including "All About Hip Hop," Volumes I & II by David Toupees; VIBE's Hip Hop Divas book "First Ladies" by Cristina Veran; and "Yes Yes Ya'll" by Charlie Ahearn.  Currently Sheri is on HBOMAX film “On The Records”, shopping her script from her book the journey of Mercedes Ladies . Her single “The Legend “just dropped last week, it on Spotify. Amazon Music, Tidal, Apple Music, YouTube. An excerpt from her book will be featured on the Broadway Show “The Right Girl” produced by Diane Warren, Louisette Geiss, Howard Kagan, and Susan Stroman.

Ritchi Edwards is an English Award-Winning Actor born 22nd September 1990 in Chelmsford, Essex. Ritchi Edwards has been acting for over 16 years, born with one hand, which has not hindered him on pursing his dreams in the arts. Drawing strength from each role he has taken on and influenced by his own family, he was urged to go to Theatretrain. There he managed to fine tune his creativeness. His great uncle, actor Terence Mountain has acted alongside many Hollywood legends such as: Clint Eastwood, Richard Burton and George Lazenby in the James Bond Movie, On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Mr. Edwards' first starring role was on the London's West End in a production of The Long And Winding Road as The Beatles Manager Brian Epstein, since then has appeared in the stage production of Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters! (as Vitoller), his movie credits include Homeless Ashes (as Al), Blame(as Will), AWOL- Absent Without Love (as Clyde Paker), Are We Dead Yet? (as Stumpy) written and directed by Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka.  As an actor Ritchi Edwards is compelled by thoughtful, nuanced theatre and film in varied aesthetics. He firmly believes in the transformative power of theatre and film--as a social, political, emotional, and humanistic force. Above all, he is committed to a life in theatre and film as a means of participating in the artistic dialog that is so vital to the health of any society, and especially ours

Donia Youssef is a figure in the entertainment industry whose journey is defined by resilience and empathy. Born in London in 1978, and raised in the Middle East, she later pursued her education in the UK. Influenced by her mother, an English teacher, and her father, a Consultant Anaesthetist from Cairo, Donia's path was shaped by strong family values of education and career advancement. Her uncle, Sir John Battle, a former British Labour Party politician, also played a role in nurturing her philanthropic spirit. Donia has worn many hats: entrepreneur, award-winning acting agent, film producer, philanthropist, and author. Her life took a challenging turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes.

Dr Madalene Chan Award Winning Artist/Song-Writer/Author/TV Presenter/Creative Soul Heart Awakener Dr Madalene Chan has a Doctorate in 2021, in “Humanitarianism and Conflict Response” She was one of the original members of the 90s UK hit band ‘Steps’, Madalene was the first ever foreign act to win a Malta Music Award, in 2010. Supported Celebrity/Pop Star Peter Andre at the MMA's  2013 edition. As international Artist "Maddee Loveday", she reached no 7 in the billboard dance charts with her hit single ‘Follow Love’. Interviewed by International Royal Broadcaster “Ian Pelham Turner” on  ALB UK TV,  Dec 2020, Interviewed on 25th August 2021, by American TV “Rapping with Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck of  USA Global TV®Wrote Courses Union of Breath and Voice,  Facing The Shadows of Self, & Intuition of the Heart, to host listening courses with The Power of Listening with  Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck of  USA Global TV® Educational Platform, Released Single on 04/06/2022  “It Could Be You”, Songs4U Production,  written about Award winning Entrepreneur/Publisher R J Moore, and for Robert’s life story  Film "Reinventing Freedom" 2023. Star Child released as a paperback on Amazon and on kindle publishing as kindle book 22nd September 2022. December 2022 - Dr Madalene was awarded President’s Club Award Vip Award 2022 for helping others, sharing hope and inspiration,  Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck of  USA Global TV® Presenter for Talking Heads series, sharing knowledge of my professional background on USA Global TV® partnered with E360TV. once a week on Fridays. Creator of Songs4U, where songs are written about people's heart life stories, and also celebrations, and memories of loved ones, and the Birthing Songs. Co-Author with Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck & Mariska Dupreez, for Lady Ella Children’s Series Book 4.Reached Amazon no1 for the Listening Lazie’s Song a  co-write  from Lady Ella Children series. Interviewed by Mark Stephen Pooler on "The Brilliance Business Show" July 9th with E360TV and its partners, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, YouTube, Android TV & Apple TV. Selected to become Uk Representative for "Creative Art Development" for the International Humanity Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) 24th July 2023. Co-Executive Producer for World Jenny's Day Gala and 24 hour marathon, 2023, World Jenny's Day Benevolent Fund - World Mental Health Awareness. Co-Authoring with Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck “Creative Hearts Awakening” Book.Became the  Cover of "International Face Magazine", October edition 2023  interviewed about her lifestyle, passions, purpose, of her being a Creative Soul Heart Awakener. Released “Creative Hearts Awakening Book Series (1) which became No 2 in  Amazon’s Bestseller Sellers New Releases. Co-Authored with  Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck of  USA Global TV® nterviewed by  Radio DJ Hosts, Wayne Clark and Nicole Glozier of "The Right Buzz Radio", on her creative works. Currently TV Co- Presenter for “the Creative Heart Show” with Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck of  USA Global TV®

I was told you're fat enough and you know, you don't need any food, look at you. You know, you've got storage enough and I wasn't fat, I was pregnant. The level of abuse was completely terrible. I couldn't speak to anyone, because how do you tell anyone? You just got married, you change your whole life and this is what's happening. The only people who I would reach out to was my mother in law, who I would call mum. In time I started revealing and telling her, she just kept on saying: he's a baby, he doesn't know, it's all gonna get better. He doesn't know how to handle, I'll have a word with him. What I didn't realise was that abuse ran in their family. She was only condoning it, because that's the way she dealt with it. In the beginning I didn't tell my family at all. Then later, I went back and I said: ok, now this is my route of escape. When they saw me, they were shocked 'cause they said I looked like a living dead body in front of them. So I confided in my mum and I told her this is what happened and mum was very quiet. And all the food in the world you could think of, I stuffed my face literally, cause I was so hungry and I was so happy to see food. I was taken to private doctors to see the baby's ok and my mum said: ok, you gotta go back. And I didn't wanna go back and she said: you can't disgrace the family name. I, I don't know I couldn't get over that, I couldn't forgive my mum for a very long time.Because I was back in my hell. I just remember crying in pain because my stomach started to hurt. I remember waiting and waiting for him and the afternoon turned to night and I was rolling on the floor and vomiting and crying 'cause I was so hungry. I broke free in 2013 which is not too long ago. And I learned to battle my way out because when I saw my 2 little babies I said: I gotta be strong for them. Some people have asked me: why did I go on and have another baby, when I was with a man like that. Nothing in my life was ever consensual. I never had a choice in anything. But today I do. And I broke through, I worked very hard, I transformed in every way possible. I transformed me, I became into a mother, I became into a survivor, into a warrior, into a teacher and I said: this is who I am. Now, I have to be a pillar of strength for them and what I do from now on marks their future. Right now my children have a very happy home. They're always laughing, they have no shortage of anything. And I work very hard. I actually feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Wilfred La Salle is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. His accolades include international film festival awards for his short film titled "Hilo 2". He began his film career later on in his life, during his mid thirties and founded his own production company called "La Salle Productions." His directing credits include Hilo, Hilo II and his first full-feature film, titled Graves. For his short film, Hilo II he won multiple awards, which includes "Best Debut Director" at the Vesuvius International Film Festival in Italy and "Best Film" at the Madras International Film Festival in 2020.

Sen Monro was born in Belsize Park, Hampstead, London. His father Cemal and his mother Feriha came to England from Cyprus, then a British Colony, in 1952 with nothing more than £3 in their pockets. They worked hard and eventually moved to Finchley from Islington. Both Sen's parents had the ability to perform, if not the means, in those harsh times. Sen's dad could have been an actor and his mother could certainly sing. Sen explains that although his parents are Turkish Cypriot, his great grandmother was Greek Cypriot. Having checked his DNA background, Sen says he is rather surprised to find he has Italian, Jewish, North African and Mediterranean heritage, all of which he embraces. Sen credits his parents for his hard work and can do mindset.It was evident, from an early age Sen had a natural ability to act and write stories. This talent was recognized at school by his English teachers, particularly Mr Jobson and he was encouraged to pursue this talent. Accordingly, he embarked upon the journey to hone his acting and writing skills.A keen sportsman, Sen represented his school and county at football, cricket and athletics. As a footballer, he had trials at several well known clubs, including Chelsea, Reading and Orient, eventually signing trainee forms for Southend United but then went on to play for Harpenden Town FC. Sen loves golf and enjoys general knowledge quizzes. He was once a winner on the very popular TV show "Blind Date", hosted by Cilla Black and has also appeared on the quiz show "Tipping Point" hosted by Ben Shepherd.Sen is a fluent speaker of French and Turkish. This linguistic ability was certainly evident in his gripping performance of Dinu Bucalet Senior, a Romanian immigrant, in "The Cage" and as Emre in "Skewered".Sen's talents are now becoming more recognized in the world of film and TV, not just because of his acting but also his script writing. He has written and produced STAGES which was critically acclaimed. Additionally, Sen has also written, TWO WRONGS, SWEET DREAMS and DIPAK CALHOUN, amongst others. All of these films are in line to be produced with well known film producers Tony Klinger and Steven Bernstein.Sen is the founder of Gripping Yarn Films, based in the UK. He is also related to well known actor Tamer Hassan and went to the same secondary school as John Bercow.

The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs "Kiss and Say Goodbye", recorded in 1976, and 1980's "Shining Star", both sold millions of copies. The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965.  Sixteen of their songs have reached the Billboard Hot 100, including two top 10s and a number-one hit with their song "Kiss and Say Goodbye". They also charted eight U.S. R&B top 20 Albums, three of which were RIAA certified gold.

Benson spent eight weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The single, released on the State Records label (State Records STAT10), reached No. 20 on the chart,[2] leading to an appearance on BBC Television's Top of the Pops. The song had originally been recorded by the Shadows, and they had performed it in the 1975 A Song for Europe contest, where it finished fourth of six entries. The song was covered in the United States by the Delfonics in 1978. There are also a number of reggae versions that include a dancehall style cut by Barrington Levy. Olivia Newton-John recorded a version of the track, including it on her 1976 album Come On Over.​Benson had previously written a finalist for the 1974 UK competition, finishing last with the song "Someday", one of the six shortlisted entries performed by Olivia Newton-John. Benson had further attempts at winning the UK ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest, reaching the UK finals in 1977 with "After All This Time", performed by Wesley, Park and Smith, finishing fifth of 12; in 1981 with "All Cried Out", which he performed himself to place fourth of 8, and was later released on the WEA label; and in 1993 with "It's Just a Matter of Time" performed by Sonia, finishing last of eight entries.Benson tried again in 1998 with Alan Glass on the song "Give It Up" performed by Lisa Millet which finished eighth of the eight songs in the preliminary radio heat.​In 1970, Benson's composition "Can't Afford to Lose", recorded by Jon Lukas, made it to the top 40 charts in the UK and some other European territories. It also occupied the top place in the pop charts in Lebanon for a full month, holding back the Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road" from reaching the No. 1 spot.[3] Benson's song "Let Her In" was recorded by John Travolta which became a hit in 1976. Several other songs originally written and recorded by Benson were also recorded by Travolta, such as "Can't Let You Go" and "Whenever I'm Away from You", as well as by his brother, Joey Travolta ("Something's Up (Love Me Like the First Time)"). Another of Benson's compositions, "Close to You", was recorded by Maxi Priest.[4] In 1976, he composed and sang "You", but it did not reach the UK charts.

Professional Recording Artist, BMA Winner, Enthrone Hall of Fame World Artist Award, Producer/Songwriter and Actress. ​Lettrice has worked with Barbra  Streisand on her Timeless Tour, Herman Andrus, Clifton Davis, Mopreme Shakur, The Boys, Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind, & Fire), B.B. King Showcases, South East Symphony for 8 years (Anthony Parnther), San Bernardino Symphony, Nobresil Band, Cynthia Haring & New Nation, Gregg Hanley (Hanley Productions), Glasshouse Productions & Media, Speak Your Mind Radio (Brenda Williams), Keeping Real On The Rise Radio, KJLH Radio Show (10 shows), The Nikki Rich Show, The DonnyD Soul Sundays Show,  The Sherard Show, The Memphis Matters Show, Motown Soul Radio(UK), Situation Radio 102.6 (Atlanta), Rush Danja Show/Defiant BBN (Chicago), On the Couch with Esther, Dr.Cindy Show, Enthrone Records LLC (Andre' Pittmon) & many others.She continues to work with Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind and Fire) on various projects with artist. ​Lettrice has been with Smooth Soul Productions for 12 years, She has recorded two albums and 10 singles. She he also sang on a ambiance song, “Long Day” by Jeff Russo for the FX show, Snow Fall Season 1, Ep 4. Lettrice was honored to be a part of The Black History Parade in Pasadena and perform on the main stage. Her song, “Gonna  Be Ready” was selected as song of the year on the Speak Your Mind Radio Show. She has been honored as Jazz, Gospel and R and B Artist of the year, by Citril Starz in 2017 and in 2022, Honored for Vocal Contributions at the 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Festival by KJLH & the City of LA, Jan 2018 and presented the Ella Fitzgerald Humanitarian Award by Blackmail Prod, Heart 2 Heart Foundation and Mark Ridley-Thomas, April 6, 2018. She had a lead role in Can God's Love Reach You In The Dark Part 2 by Spencer Collins which was nominated for an NAACP Award.Lettrice just recently released “Give Me Peace" with Giovanni Joyce Imbessi for NET Day in honor of Cancer patients who are survivors or have passed on. It was promoted internationally. She performed with Jacob Lusk (American Idol &  Gabriels) at The Heroes In The Struggle Award Show & Gala at the African  American Museum with Ceo of The Black Aids Institute, Phill Wilson and at the “Sock it To Me” Aretha Franklin  Tribute Concert. Lettrice continues to work in the studio for hire with her two business partners Brandon Ford & Devin Shaw from the Smooth Soul her production team. They also help other artist on various projects also.She performs all over Los Angeles and travels abroad when hired to sing in shows all over the world. She headlined at the Catalina Bar & Grill, “Memories of Real Music" and at the International Choir Festival at the Zipp Theatre (Disney Hall). Lettrice just recently sang at the Visions of Music Show, A Night of R and B and performed in Holland as a principal artist with the Episcopal Chorale Society (Chas Cheatham).Also, was lead vocalist on three songs written by: Elisa Rice (Steffen Smidst, Universal Music Group) for the film, Beyond Driven produced by: Victor Tran and Riyaana Hartley which was an official selection by the La Femme  International Film Festival 2019. She sang with the Gwen Wyatt Chorale during the Winter Season, 2019. Her had a Show on Facebook Live, called: The Lettrice Lawrence Show.

Hodges, James & Smith was an American soulful female trio and a brainchild of Motown producer William Stevenson. They were intended to rival The Supremes, but never quite achieved that. They were previously called Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford.

Preston Glass started off his career in music during the late seventies as a staff writer for Philadelphia producer Thom Bell. He eventually began working alongside Narada Michael Walden.​Glass played on Aretha Franklin's 1980 album Aretha and Stacy Lattisaw's 1981 LP Sixteen.He later produced Johnny Gill and Stacy Lattisaw on their 1984 LP Perfect Combination and played on Teena Marie's 1984 album Starchild. Glass also performed on Patti Austin's 1984 self titled album, Aretha Franklin 1985 LP Who's Zoomin' Who? and Whitney Houston's 1985 self titled album.He then produced Kenny G on his 1986 LP Duotones and George Benson on his 1986 album While the City Sleeps.... As well Glass performed on Stacy Lattisaw's 1986 LP Take Me All the Way, Aretha Franklin's 1986 album Aretha and Whitney Houston's 1987 LP Whitney. He later worked with Earth, Wind & Fire on their 1987 album Touch the World and Jennifer Holliday on her 1987 LP Get Close to My Love. Glass then produced George Benson on his 1988 LP Twice the Love, Kenny G on his 1988 LP Silhouette and George Howard on his 1989 album Personal. He also composed on Diana Ross' 1989 LP Workin' Overtime and Natalie Cole's 1989 album Good to Be Back. Glass later produced Warren Hill on his 1991 LP Kiss Under the Moon, performed on Tevin Campbell's 1993 album I'm Ready and produced Kirk Whalum on his 1993 album Cache

Scherrie Payne- Member of The Supremes, 1976. Created and brought back The Supremes under The former ladies of the Supremes (FLOS) in 1986 with Cindy Birdsong and Jean Terrell. With many lineups. She is now joined with...Susaye Greene - Member of The Supremes 1973 We all know and loved "He ain't heavy. He's my brother, and she took lead vocals. After a solo career, she was happy to join Scherrie in the FLOSJoyce Vincent -Joined The Former Ladies of The Supremes in 2009 after a solo career, but Joyce was set to join Scherrie and Susaye in The Supremes before they disbanded in 1977, but didn't get the opportunity. After a solo career, Joyce joined the FLOS.

Learnt violin and piano at high school. Discovered she could play several instruments just from instincts but not good enough to take seriously.  Many years later Sheyla and Maizie Williams answered an add in an English stage magazine for dancers in Hannover germany. Turned out to be not what they expected but soon afterwards Sheyla was heard singing and playing piano by a good friend at whose house they were staying. He was Donna Summers close friend and god father of Donna’s daughter Mimi. Karl walter swiftly arranged a meeting with a music manager after hearing Sheyla play and sing.  Sheyla decided to take Maizie and another friend along for company.  Fast forward few months. Sheyla and maize got accepted into world famous iconic group Boney m. Sheyla struggled to cope with certain aspects of the Bands way of working and sadly left after about 9 months of promoting the band with her then best friend Maizie and another guy called Mike and Claudia Barry. After leaving the band Sheyla was well sort after by various producers songwriters etc one of who was Boney m’s co-producer Dietmar Kawohl to name but a few so she stayed with the same record company, Hansa Records and recorded few singles, one being a disco dance version of  Proud Mary. She also joined a Tap dancing band called Mandrake who did many tv appearances and entered the German charts. Frank Farian at one stage also offered her a record contract but she politely declined.  Sheyla  has few solo recordings under her belt although none made any huge impact.  Years later she teamed up with and married Icelandic bass player, sound engineer and producer Ingvar Areliusson (Arctic  Fox) who owned Abbey Sound Studios London. The famous Abbey road would send clientele to Ingvar’s studio. They both continued to write for and produce several acts attracting much interest from influential music sectors.  Few years  later Sheyla reunited with her former best friend Maizie and convinced her to go out touring again. Maizie took up Sheylas offer and both successfully toured for 9 years with a similar lineup like the original Boney m but without Bobby and the other two, til clashes forced them apart again. After numerous interest of agents Sheyla reluctantly agreed to form her own version of BM which toured the world and still are successfully and with a plethora of projects including writing her own books and designing outfits for herself and band members  Sheylas never bored. . She also paints, but most importantly she and her hubby have recently released a new fusion reggae album called JUSTIFY which features unknown and known guest musicians and vocalists including Swedish guitarist and song writer Mats Bjorklund who played on all Boney m hits.There’s also remixes soon to be enjoyed. After just few weeks of release the new album Justify is creating an impressive buzz.  Sheyla, Ingvar and team have also had two other albums, Look Beyond and Angel Cures released plus various singles.  Most Sheylas music is about Motivation and encouragement. ​Not to be forgotten is a single she recently recorded in Russian with a Soviet Union Officer plus others which had good promotion on social media. And of course her book writing talents must also not be ignored. She has published one book called Women are like cats and men like dogs, aren’t they? It has been out on all book platforms since few years. Another pending publication called Mixed Emotions more or less about her Boney M experience. She’s also contemplating penning her memoir at  the suggestion of a friend. 

Starlight Broadcasting was born from a small Internet Radio Station called Starlight UK Radio back in 2011, which initially was created as a pastime for myself using very basic free downloadable software.Although there were gaps between tracks and further gaps between microphone (as the software was not built for this) It started to get quite a good following playing a mixture of music from 1950 till 2011 but mainly Motown and Northern Soul.The latter part of 2011 things really started coming together, I met Paul Gordon a former IT Technician for the computer company Hewlett Packard. He had listened to the station and his first words to me were “You sound like two tin cans connected with a piece of string” I knew from the start It was the beginning of a brilliant working relationship as he was exactly like me pull no punches and say it as it is.Things quickly moved on, we registered Starlight UK Radio, getting proper domains and most of all installing a good basic broadcasting software programme with a proper server and outside links to the station. From then on things just got better. A major milestone was hit when the station was getting picked up in the USA.https://starlightbroadcasting.co.uk/