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ABOUT KOUNTRY WAYNE AND HELP IS ON THE WAY Forward by Cedric the EntertainerBefore he was one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" and a comedy sensation followed by millions, Kountry Wayne found few legit options for a poor Black man in a small-minded Georgia town. For many years he resorted to running his own game, but thankfully friends and family (and one patient probation officer) convinced him that he had talent beyond hustling. Once he began posting short sketches based on his on-the-nose Southern Black truths, wildly funny observations, and inspirational guidance, he became an almost overnight hit. Now a proud father of ten, Kountry Wayne is on a mission to give back. By sharing his seemingly impossible story, he hopes to help others see that no matter where you started from or how stuck you feel right now, the possibilities for living a rich, full life are limitless. Trust that the universe has got you! His Kountry Lessons include: Sometimes All You Have Is Your Pride: Often the only person who can push you forward is you. * Live Your Truth: Don't hide from where you came from, celebrate it-this is what makes you an original. * Don't Get Mad, Get Money: Ignore the people who want to tear you down and provide for the ones you love. * Stay Up: Even when the worst thing happens, you have to find the strength to keep going. Whether you are simply looking for a laugh to boost your spirit or some real guidance to help you in life, love, or money, Kountry Wayne has got you covered.ABOUT KOUNTRY WAYNESince his first Facebook post went viral in 2014, Kountry Wayne's career continues to climb, while garnering a loyal fan base. His widely popular digital sketches draw in millions of viewers daily across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel, featuring original characters written by Wayne and cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris, Mike Epps, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom, to name a few.Wayne's career highlights over the past few years include being named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2021, starring in the BET original Christmas rom-com "Holiday Heartbreak" (2021), featured on MTV's "Wild 'N Out" with Nick Cannon, and releasing his debut EP, "Drip & Zay," with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, Zaytoven. Wayne, along with Kym Whitley, currently co-hosts "I Love Us," a comedy clip show on BET+ that premiered this past summer. Wayne recently starred in the comedy feature film, "Strange Love," available on Amazon Prime. Up next, he will be appearing in the upcoming Peacock original film "Praise This," produced by Will Packer, directed by Tina Gordon and starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Mack Wilds, Druski and more. Additionally, Wayne is set to film his first one-hour comedy special this coming May in Washington D.C for Netflix. Wayne has established himself as one of the hottest touring comedians in the country, having built a strong fan base while performing in theaters, comedy clubs and arenas across the nation. Wayne's current tour "Help Is On The Way" is produced by Live Nation, and marks his return to the stage following his "Straight Out The Mud" spring 2022 tour, where the charismatic comic performed to sold-out crowds in theaters across the U.S., including the historic Palace Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival.For more information, visit www.KountryWayne.comand follow @Kountrywayne on Instagram, @KingKountryWayne on Facebook, and @kountry_wayne on Twitter.Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Way-Stay-Live-Truth/dp/0593236475

Planned Parenthood's new annual report shows its priorities -- more government funding, a high number of abortions, and fewer health services. In contrast, Human Coalition is the only major pro-life group performing both advocacy and care for women. They provide a range of services for pregnant women -- connecting them to medical care, counseling, financial assistance, and public programs. Jeff Bradford serves as President of Human Coalition, where he channels his experience as a seasoned business leader to initiate and cultivate relationships with major and principal donors.As former owner and CEO of Cross Media, Jeff built that company from 4 to 80 employees, and grew sales from $400K to over $14 million. He brings a breadth of knowledge about leadership development and sales cycle management. Most recently, Jeff was a managing partner of CGO Partners, a consulting firm focused on corporate growth.After learning about Human Coalition (HuCo) in 2010, Jeff was so moved by how the organization verifiably saves preborn children from abortion, he began volunteering. He eventually left the business world to work with Human Coalition full time in 2012. Since then, he’s helped grow HuCo into one of the nation’s largest pro-life organizations.Jeff graduated from the University of Texas (Austin) and holds a BS in Finance. He and his wife Tricia have four children. https://hucoaction.org/https://www.humancoalition.org/

Melisa Caprio, creator, photographer, radio host and author of Postcards to the Universe™ Harness the Universe’s Power and Manifest your Dreams, is inviting people from around the world to participate in this movement. By using photography, art, personal wishes and desires and sending them out to the Universe via a postcard. Her inspiration comes from a desire to have a forum where people come together in creative ways for global change. She is currently giving workshops on photography, art, transformation, and manifestation. She guides her clients on how to create a unique postcard for added effect on the power of creative intention. Caprio has her own weekly show titled Postcards to the Universe with Melisa, Creating the Life you Crave on OMTimes Radio where she interviews spiritual trailblazers, she has turned that show into a popular podcast. She is the author/publisher of The Artist and The King, a true story and Creative, Fun and Easy Tips on How to Photograph Children and Animals (Amazon). She has been featured in ROAR: Fierce Feminine Rising Magazine, Voyage VIA Miami Magazine and Shout Out Miami, Meet Melisa Caprio. She has featured blogs on Thrive Global. Melisa has been featured on numerous podcasts. https://www.postcardstotheuniverse.com/https://facebook.com/postcardstotheuniverse https://twitter.com/pctotheuniverse https://www.linkedin.com/in/postcardstotheuniverse/ https://youtube.com/channel/UCosxaA0q1NlSsW4vrukDBlghttps://www.tiktok.com/@postcardstotheuniversehttps://instagram.com/postcardstotheuniverse https://pinterest.com/pctotheuniverse

Aruna M. Lepore, who grew up in the Caribbean (Trinidad), never thought that her passive dream of writing would become a reality. A daughter of entrepreneurs, her professional life revolved around their family business. It was only when she had her first of two children that she hung up the corporate hat and discovered that the joy of motherhood would be the impetus for writing her first children’s book.https://www.arunamlepore.com/Get the book Peanut the Penguin on Amazon: https://a.co/d/amGG1FF

Cultural Icon, Opera Singer and Actress Kendra Wilkerson recently won the American Prize in Voice Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award for Art SongOpera Singer and Actress Kendra Wilkerson has become an award winning opera singer recognized for music recordings. Traditionally, opera is a European art form, but with the new, innovative conventions of modern day film and performance, American opera has forged a new path, redefining what American opera is and can become. Kendra is a cultural icon and a professional opera singer for America and International Opera. She recently released an EP, Opera Competition: The Mixtape, Vol 1-EP, which includes award winning songs from composers such as Mozart, Wolf, Hageman and Schubert. She has also participated in beauty pageants and won the American Prize in Voice Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award for Art Song. Her Latin American flare with African American roots has allowed her to turn her career from rags to riches. kendrasingsopera.comAbout Kendra Wilkerson Kendra Wilkerson is an expressly energizing coloratura soprano that currently lives in San Antonio, the south-central region is Texas. While she was a student, she was an active member of The Grammy Recording Academy as a student. Some of her recent opera roles included Olga in the operetta A dream is a dream is a dream, which premiered at the McNay Museum of Art for their Picasso to Hockney : Treasures for the Tobin Collection of Theater Arts. Kendra is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she studied Communications and Vocal Performance. While a student at University of the Incarnate Word, She was awarded 5rd place for The National Association of Teachers of Singing South Texas Region competition in the college division. Kendra is a sexual assault survivor, friend and advocate of the LGBTQ communities and believes in raising awareness of the need for economic opportunity and stability with the classical music community. Among judge comments: “Nice preparation! Scads of potential, keep up the good work! Look forward to hearing more of you!” “You are a lovely and talented young lady. Continue to work hard.kendrasingsopera.com

Zorina is an international strategy and business development expert with an eye for profitable new business models. She has knowledge and experience in the complete value chain of business development, both organic and M&A. 10+ years in business planning and strategy in telco and technology companies. Strong involvement in corporate innovation and new business models.Zorina first started working with start-ups 10 years, while on the board of the Esade MBA Entrepreneurship Club. Since then she has helped start-ups shape their business models, make business plans, and receive funding, both from investors and from governmental funds.Zorina loves social interaction and enjoys seeing people succeed with businesses that bring value to society or lead to personality growth and fulfillment of the business owner.Zorina is a founder of healnlearn.com – a platform for online consultations and webinars with experts on mental, spiritual and life well-being. Recently, she also started her engagement as regional director Vienna of International Women Connected – an organization for women in business and professional industries.https://linktr.ee/zorina.dimitrova grownlearn.org https://www.instagram.com/zorina.dimitrova/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/zorinahealnlearn/?hl=en

Jay Payleitner spent a decade in major market advertising on Michigan Avenue in Chicago writing and producing commercials for Corona, Kroger, and Midway Airlines (with Mike Ditka.) He also led the creative team that named SunChips. Following God’s clear call, Jay spent two decades as freelance radio producer working with Josh McDowell, Chuck Colson, TobyMac, Bible League, National Center for Fathering, and others. Most notably, Jay has written more than 25 books including What If God Wrote Your To-Do List?, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, and Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate totaling more than a half-million copies sold. He has been a guest multiple times on The Harvest Show, Moody Radio, and Focus on the Family. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in St. Charles, Illinois where they raised five awesome kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood. Track him down at jaypayleitner.com.Rae Anne Payleitner grew up as the youngest of five, with four older brothers, to authorJay Payleitner and his wife Rita in St. Charles, Illinois. She loved growing up in the chaos of a close, large family - taking the lessons of her siblings and parents with her into the world as she attended the the United States Military Academy at West Point, lived for four years in Dublin, Ireland, and returned home to the suburbs of Chicago where she now works as a strategist for a technology company. If Rae Anne isn’t spending her time 7 chasing around her nieces and nephews, she is writing, listening to Pat Hughes on Cubs Radio, or being just the right amount of competitive at Bar Trivia.https://jaypayleitner.com/ https://twitter.com/jaypayleitnerhttps://www.facebook.com/jaykpayleitner?ref=mf

FOUNDER OF 2ND CHANCEBorn into a minister’s home, CJ Orndorff was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Music and ministry were just the way they lived. His parents pastored a local church, but also shared the Good News in other cities and nations. They purposefully demonstrated the passion for evangelism that he carries today.He attended Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas. Known for it's amazing worship, CFNI further deposited a deeper passion for worship and an insatiable hunger for the presence of God in him.He was raised backing up his musical parents on the electric bass, trumpet and acoustic guitar. His mother, Kathleen, and his father, Cliff, were exceptional musicians and pastors. CJ started leading worship at 15 and served in pastoral and music ministry in Arizona, Iowa and in California until the mid '90s. In 1994, a dear friend asked him to bring his worship team to prison for the first time. That experience changed his life and the focus of his future. Evangelism had always been at the core of his vision and dreams. Those dreams suddenly became a reality in his personal ministry.By God’s grace, he’s completed nearly 1850 concerts in prisons since 1994.CJ has been happily married to his wonderful wife, Laury, since 1988. Their daughter, Lynelle, is married, has 2 boys, and has served on staff with YWAM Denver. Their son, CJ IV, is a musician and photographer, working alongside his father in 2nd CHANCE. Their daughter, Candace, is married with two sons and lives in Southern California. https://watch.tbn.org/c/sns/fW6r76Qmhttps://www.cjorndorff.com/

Taydem Shoesmith is a new artist who fell in love with music from a young age. Her father would sing to her every night and from that sparked an interest in Taydem. She found comfort in writing music during her freshman year of high school. At first she was afraid to show others her music, not wanting to be judged about her thoughts and feelings. But as time went on, she realized that others felt the way she did and knew she should keep sharing her creations. Her music ranges from singer-songwriter to pop to alternative. She’s wanting to expand and try new genres. Recently, she released a new single “Are You Clapping.” A song about accepting yourself and not letting people change who you are or want to be. Taydem has been influenced by many different artists from many different genres. Her biggest influences are Michael Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Billie Holiday, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, and many more. Alongside her passion for music, she also has a great interest in acting. Her acting debut was in 2020, when she was casted for a role in the short film “In the Dark.” She has been casted as the lead for multiple films, and has created music for films as well. One of those being a theme song for a short series.The way she feels about music can be summed up in this quote; “Music is my inhaler when life makes it difficult to breathe.”Links: insta - @tshoe23YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@taydemshoesmithhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1E1oMN2HYtULWm9U0I1CgA/featured

Darryl Stickel is one of the world’s leading experts on trust with over twenty years of experience. His Ph.D. ¨Building Trust in Hostile Environments¨ from Duke University established him as a global leader for governments, businesses, and NGOs on practical approaches to building trust. Darryl has worked for Mckinsey & Company in their Toronto office, as well as advised the Canadian Military on trust building in Afghanistan. He has served as faculty for the Luxembourg School of Business and the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California and recently completed his book Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World.As a building trust expert, he would love to share his knowledge on the following topics:Trust culture in the business world.Developing competitive advantage through trust building.Moving forward and resolving labor-management issues.Managing rapid organizational change.How to take control as a leader, change agent, champion, or advocate, and develop the ability to consistently and effectively build trustUse trust to make your business strategies effectiveHis trust model is both simple and insightful. Darryl’s practical experience and deep knowledge of trust make him a powerful thought partner and ally for individuals at the highest level of organizations. His contribution to the field of trust has been recognized by his nomination to the Top Thought Leaders on Trust by Trust Across America; Trust Around the World. https://www.trustunlimited.com/ https://www.facebook.com/darryl.stickel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-stickel-phd-b544b/?originalSubdomain=ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1dQmEjT5a0T8xy3B2YRKw

Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur. Shana has been interviewed on more than 60 podcasts worldwide and has been published in Medium, Authority Magazine & Shoutout LA and emotional intelligence + magazine. She helps people live more joyful and connected lives through the principles of life design. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, we design our lives and realize the power in accepting ourselves as the author of our story.linktr.ee/ShanaFrancescalinktr.ee/Concinnatehttps://www.concinnate.world/

Author/Keynote Speaker/TV Personality Carenda Deonne Who said when life gives you lemons to make lemonade? Well, they were wrong. Carenda Deonne motivates individuals that when life gives you lemons don't make lemonade but instead, TAKE AIM! Carenda empowers individuals to embrace their imperfections in order to love the unlovable about themselves. She accomplishes this by challenging others to change their thought process, take risks and deliver a NEW YOU. Her most recent book, Perfect Patty Messed Up Devotional helps women to break the cycle of perfectionism and grow in grace by learning from your mistakes.Carenda currently resides in Virginia and she is a licensed minister, motivator and mentor taking her message of IMPACT nationwide.https://www.carendadeonne.com/https://www.facebook.com/carendadeonnehttps://www.linkedin.com/carendadeonnehttps://www.instagram.com/carendadeonnehttps://www.twitter.com/cdpgem

Human Coalition’s brief details the trauma and confusion of clients who felt misled and uninformed about mifepristone and its side effects. U.S. district court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk relied heavily on Human Coalition’s brief in his April 7 ruling that suspended the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill regimen: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22A901/263785/20230418091220039_FDA%20and%20Danco%20v.%20AFHM_Human%20Coalition%20Amicus%20Brief.pdf Mifepristone (Mifeprex), learn more (MedlinePlus): https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600042.html#precautions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt Hadromatt.hadro@pinkston.coHuman Coalition Files Amicus Brief at Supreme Court in Opposition to FDA’s Approval of Abortion Pill Brief tells stories of clients who suffered trauma from abortion pills DALLAS, TEXAS, April 18, 2023 - Human Coalition on Tuesday filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in opposition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the deadly abortion pill regimen. In the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Human Coalition supports national medical organizations and doctors in their legal challenge to the FDA’s expedited and illegal approval of the drug mifepristone for chemical abortions.Human Coalition’s brief details the trauma and confusion of clients who felt misled and uninformed about mifepristone and its side effects. U.S. district court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk relied heavily on Human Coalition’s brief in his April 7 ruling that suspended the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill regimen.Chelsey Youman, National Director of Public Policy for Human Coalition, on Tuesday stated:“We are resolved to speak for the millions of victims of abortion pills who cannot speak for themselves, before the highest court in the land. More than five million precious children have been killed by mifepristone since it was recklessly and illegally approved 23 years ago. This genocide must stop now.“We are here to speak for women who were medically damaged from taking the abortion drugs, regret taking them, who were pressured into taking abortion pills, and who were misled or misinformed about the trauma they experienced. So many of these women have been gaslit by the abortion industry which promotes these deadly drugs as women’s empowerment.“The vast majority – 76% – of our clients considering abortion would prefer to parent if their circumstances were different. We will continue to walk alongside every vulnerable woman who feels...

ABOUT ALEX TREWHITT Alexandria Trewhitt is an American actress living in Los Angeles. A small-town native of Tennessee, she began her career at 16 years of age while juggling dance lessons and a full schedule of homeschooling. Her love of writing and storytelling stems from an intense interest in the exploration of people's motivations and emotions. Alex can often be found boxing, hiking with her dog, and backpacking through far-flung locales on the opposite side of the globe. Prior to Cherry, Alex had never roller-skated but jumped at the challenge and worked with a coach six weeks prior to filming. She can currently be seen in the Netflix series From Scratch opposite Zoe Saldana, and will also appear in the upcoming Russo bros movie The Electric State opposite Chris Pratt & Millie Bobby Brown ABOUT CHERRYAlex Trewhitt is the breakout star of the Tribecca 2022 Audience Award winning CHERRY, only in theaters April 14th, followed by a VOD/Digital release on April 21sts. Trewhitt stars as Cherry, a driftless 25-year-old young woman who discovers she is ten weeks pregnant and has only twenty-four hours to make a consequential decision. Her journey will examine how softly life moves, even in our most urgent moments.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25bMAE3K8Ao

Kevin Bupp leads the strategic vision of SCI. As host of two top-ranked real estate investing podcasts, his real estate investment advice has been downloaded millions of times by folks in over 190 countries. A Co-Manager of multiple investment funds, Mr. Bupp has over $150 million of real estate transactions under his belt. His extensive investment experience spans the gamut of apartment buildings, single-family homes, office buildings, parking facilities, raw land, condos, and mobile home parks.With over two decades of experience, Mr. Bupp also educates investors how to locate, negotiate, and acquire commercial real estate to generate cash flow and legacy wealth for their families. He shares his experience through “The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast” and the “Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow” podcast, which provide listeners with insights into his investment philosophy. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Mr. Bupp is passionate about giving back, and is the founder of several charitable organizations, including RunningForBrews.com, a social running club with more than 10,000 active members, and “72 Hours to Key West,” an annual 280 mile bike ride to benefit impoverished families during the holidays. https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/Get the book: The Cash Flow Investor: How to Create Financial Freedom Investing in Commercial Real Estate https://a.co/d/ibm8HU1