Featuring Appearances by
Lisa Braithwaite
Lisa Braithwaite is a public speaking coach, trainer and author. She works with entrepeneurs and professionals who want to use public speaking to grow their businesses.
Jennifer Parkinson
Jennifer Parkinson is the founder of Neuroboxing, a non-profit dedicated to aiding Parkinsons patients and their families in fighting back against the disease.
Elizabeth Olson
Elizabeth Olson is a project manager by day and is exploring the world of stand-up comedy by night.
Fred Alvarez
Former L.A. Times journalist turned high school teacher Fred Alvarez shares about his life-changing turn as a stay-at-home dad.
Gabe Teran
Gabe Teran is an active community health advocate, proponents of positive youth development, husband and father. He describes himself as a "part-time, semi-optimist," and "full-time realistic-humorist."
Agenda
May 16, 2018
New Beginnings: Lisa Braithwaite - 'Reluctant Relocations'
From Santa Barbra to Ojai; Lisa Braithwaite shares the tale of a reluctant move from her childhood home town to the place where she found a true sense of community.
May 16, 2018
New Beginnings: Jennifer Parkinson - 'Punching Back at Parkinsons'
Jennifer Parkinson shares the story of finding hope in her struggle against a diagnose and prognosis of an incurable disease, Young Onset Parkinson's, and her determination to fight everyday for every moment and share it with the Parkinson's community. Jennifer is a Co-Founder of neuroboxing.org and the head of two non profit organizations.
May 16, 2018
New Beginnings: Elizabeth Olson - 'Double Life'
Elizabeth Olson shares the story of finding a new way to live by being a project manager by day and stand-up comedian by night.
May 22, 2018
New Beginnings: Fred Alvarez - 'Trials of Fatherhood'
Fred Alvarez recounts his years of "living dangerously" as a new father. Fred shares the story of how he became a stay at home Dad, a job that has no training or manually. From the highs and lows to the chaos and moments that are so precious and unforgettable.
May 22, 2018
New Beginnings: Gabe Teran - 'Silence In The Room'
Gabe Teran shares an emotional story about the difficulties of losing a child and the joys of raising a family.