Zen Success

Tonya Comer's story is one of rising—with grace, grit, and purpose. From the projects of Pittsburgh, Tonya climbed into broadcast journalism, corporate America, and ultimately, entrepreneurship. She built an award-winning interior design firm and was named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States. Behind the accolades and ambition was a woman shackled by shame and self-doubt. Her own self-sabotage led her to rock bottom. And it was there she found the path to transformation. Through years of inner work to heal the wounds of abuse, bullying, poverty, and abandonment, she developed life tools that rebuilt her from the inside out—tools she now shares with women everywhere. Her book In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life is the winner of the 2024 Nautilus Gold Award for Business & Leadership. As a transformational speaker and coach, Tonya helps high-achieving women remove their masks, reclaim their truth, and rise in authentic power—ready to lead, create meaningful impact, and build their legacy. For more information, go to her website here!

At 18 in college, Zen Benefiel experienced a profound near-death experience (NDE) that became the gateway to a life-time of profound transformation and exploration. During this remarkable event, Zen found himself on the threshold between life and death, experiencing a profound shift in consciousness and an intimate connection with the divine. His story is profoundly poignant for our times. Now host of One World in a New World and Co-founder of Planetary Citizens nonprofit and webmaster of PlanetaryCitizens.net, facilitating harmony among people and planet intentionally. Planetary Citizens site

Helen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and the author of The Aura Color Wheel by Hay House Publishing: a system to identify your soul's purpose through your Soul Aura Color. She is an angel channeler, intuitive painter, certified crystal healer, third-generation Feng Shui master, and soul purpose guide. Her signature courses, Radiant Aura Activation and Embody Your Light, based on the Aura Color Wheel system, have named her a Visionary Educator on MSN.com. Her mission is to help one million souls find and live their souls' purposes with joy and fulfillment. Event on 3/20, must purchase book to attend: https://events.helencreatesbeauty.com/soulreset/ Helen Ye Plehn Author, Artist, Spiritual Teacher Website:www.helencreatesbeauty.com www.auracolorwheel.com Instagram:@helencreatesbeauty YouTube:@auracolorwheel

Dr. Glen N. Robison serves as Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He's board certified in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Robison is a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and certified Myopractor. Trained in releasing deep restriction of motion in the body that resides at the root of our symptoms and ailments. Amazon Bestseller: Healthy Dad Sick Dad: "What Good Is Your Wealth If You Don't Have Your Health?" USA Today Bestseller Anthology Book: Luminary Leadership "How top Entrepreneurs lead in business and in life" Inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who's Who. Dr. Robison leads his medical specialty in the use of Prolotherapy for stabilizing ankles, repairing torn ligaments and tendons, along with reducing bunions without surgery. He was a part of a medical mission to the Kingdom of Tonga. Dr. Robison currently operates his private practice of twenty-five years in Mesa, Arizona. https://www.drglenrobison.com/

David Bernstein, MD is a highly-respected, award winning physician board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Clearwater, Florida. His 40 years of experience have provided him opportunities to observe and empathize with thousands of adults as they age. His insight and ability to monitor patient patterns and outcomes compelled him to share what he has learned with others. He has integrated his practical experience with up- to-date research to develop a strategy to enhance longevity and vitality. A major focus is helping all adults improve their health span and remain healthy and active for as long as possible. Dr. Bernstein is an engaging and entertaining public speaker, addressing various medical topics with his colleagues and the community at large, focusing on individuals and families facing the complex problems of aging, longevity, remaining healthy and youthful. He latest book is called, When it's time to move: Assessing the Why, Exploring the How. https://www.powerof5life.com/dr-b/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00P5U8FFM

Suzanne Smith is a nationally recognized community strategist, professor, TEDx speaker, and founder of Social Impact Architects. A Duke MBA, she has spent more than two decades helping leaders tackle complex issues in education, poverty, healthcare, and workforce development. She has also worked with government agencies— including the federal government—and is trilingual in government, policy, and business, giving her a rare perspective on how meaningful change happens. Suzanne is the author of Social TrendSpotter, ranked among the nation's top nonprofit blogs, where she has analyzed philanthropy and nonprofit trends weekly for over 13 years. Known for her straight talk and storytelling, she helps audiences see what's really happening behind the headlines, learn why society's toughest problems are so difficult to solve, and discover what solutions have been proven to really work. In her TEDx talk, "Everyone Can Be a Changemaker," she shows how ordinary people can take small steps that create extraordinary ripple effects. Whether breaking down giving trends, unpacking nonprofit scandals, or highlighting community solutions, Suzanne makes the case that everyone has a role to play in making change possible. https://socialimpactarchitects.com/

Dr. Gokani graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois with degrees in Economics & Biology. She later earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also completed her training in Neurology, was Chief Resident, and pursued additional post-doctoral training and certification as a Master Clinical Psychopharmacologist through the Neuroscience Education Institute. Her early bout with insomnia in medical school led her down a path of studying eastern forms of healing, specifically Ayurveda, for twenty-five years. She initially pursued formal training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. At that time she joined forces with another integrative practitioner and started an integrative wellness center. During this time she managed a team of practitioners ranging from massage therapists and nutritionists to acupuncturists and physical therapists. Dr. Gokani became certified in IV Nutritional Therapy and offered this therapy as a bridge for those struggling to restore energy, vitality, and reduce pain. At this time started practicing Transcendental Meditation in hopes to share this wisdom with her patients. During this contemplative time, she felt a draw to further study the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Due to her early exposure and personal transformation with this science, she decided to become certified in Ayurveda. She thus completed certification as an Ayurvedic Wellness & Nutrition Counselor through Kerala Academy. She then later pursued additional advanced training in Ayurveda through the Maharishi Health Professional Ayurveda Practitioner Program in conjunction with Scripps Hospital. In addition to these certifications, she trained in Pranic Healing and Chakra analysis to further pursue the mind. Her passion for understanding the physical-mental-emotional-spiritual connection to health led her to delve deeper into NLP training. https://truptigokanimd.com/

Interview with author Terry Iverson. Terry Iverson is a manufacturing leader, author, and keynote speaker dedicated to reshaping America's perception of skilled trades. As founder of CHAMPION Now!, and author of Finding America's Greatest Champion and Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing, Terry brings over 45 years of experience mentoring and inspiring the next generation of makers. He is the author of: "Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing" and "Finding America's Greatest Champion". https://championnow.org/inspiringchampionsinmanufacturing/

FOUNDERS OF ONE FLESH MINISTRIES, Terry and Carol Moss are relationship experts, coaches, mentors, and authors dedicated to strengthening marriages and relationships through biblical principles. With 50+ years of ministry experience, they've written In the Beginning It Was Not So and Whole You Before Two and lead the Marriage by Design program serving couples worldwide. Married nearly 20 years, they live in Lake Worth, Florida. https://onefleshministries.org/about/