COLLIDING WORLDS PODCAST

Success in business starts with EMPOWERED COMMUNICATION and Susan Postnikoff knows of what she writes.

With more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, operations, and management and as a Coach and Hypnotherapist, Susan has studied communication, personal empowerment, and NLP. Her book Empowered Communication - C Suite & Sales Edition, is a MUST read for anyone seeking clear and honest communication.

We are all communicators and the art of communication seems to be dying with the advent of quick social media blurps and the effects of the COVID lockdown. Now more than ever re-learning effective communication skills is essential to healing the divisions of society.

Also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/f3RmySn8wLg

Susan's book was written for the corporate milieu but her lessons of integrity, effective communication, and emotional intelligence are relevant to all. As she notes."You will become an asset to your business as you develop the ability to make powerful offers and clear requests that drive results and create revenue. You will also find yourself as the expert on results-oriented business that is merged with a humanistic culture."

Buy this book - Empowered Communication - C Suite & Sales Edition. Susan's method of communication makes sense in the world of X speech and babble.

Susan Postnikoff

https://suzpost.com

https://suzpost.com/empowered-comm-books

Maggie Mills has probably written more books than most published authors but it will be difficult to find her name on any one. Why? One has to believe in Ghosts. Ghost Writers that is...

Maggie is a ghostwriter and author coach. As she says it is her mission to help "get the book out of your head and onto the page". Her success is a testament that she can do that and more,

Using her experience in advertising, marketing, and publishing Maggie guides her varied list of clients to bring their words to life. As an author's coach she is part cheerleader, part psychatist but always supportive. Maggie knows that she is the guide to turn "words into pictures and make sinners sound like saints."

Meet Maggie Mills - you won't be afraid of no ghost!

Maggie Mills

MaggieMills.com

TakeMaggiesWordforIt.com

www.linkedin.com/in/maggiemillswriter

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Meet Brian Sebastian!

Brian Sebastian is truly an inspiration for what can be done when one is willing to goodwill and hard work. Always on the move, whether he is covering an event, meeting with a group, or promoting a new project, it is Brian's commitment to making every project, and everyone, around him succeed, that sets him far apart from other media and digital influencers.

Brian's "Movie Reviews and More" is an internet success story. The show airs live every Tuesday and continues to grow in popularity with over 7.2 million views a day. Working with his handpicked co-hosts, and topics that range from an eclectic mix of information and entertainment, Brian weaves a tapestry connecting his diverse audience.

Brian Sebastian is a moving force destined to continue to forge new paths and forever create content that informs.

Carol MacConnell is not afraid of a large expanse of blank canvas. Rather, she relishes the opportunity to create beautiful works that live beyond the canvas.

"As an artist, my journey has been one of evolution and exploration, marked by a transformation from realism to impressionism, and ultimately, to abstraction. The progression of my artistic style over 25 years has been the building block for this latest phase of my art, abstraction," noted Carol in her Artist Statement.

Despite the awards and accolades, Carol remains true to herself - an artist who never stops exploring!

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website:

www.carolmacconnell.com

IG:

@carolpaints_

Terry Hastings enjoys what he does even if it "annoys" the censorship of social media. He discovered photography after years in the theater and performing arts. After moving in the Fall of 2009 to Palm Springs from Minneapolis Terry was immediately taken with his surroundings both geographical and societal. He found this place to be a dichotomy of people: one set basking in a verdant oasis and the other set struggling in a city that was barren and dry.

Terry's first geographic adventure was to the sand dunes just north of Palm Springs. He used this as the backdrop for his Earth, Wind, Fire & Water series. But his forte is the depiction of male beauty in various photographic techniques. Using nude and clothed models Terry creates images that celebrate the human form. His work is often deemed controversial because of his use of nudes. But the question lingers why are male nudes more obectional than female? Why is the nude, a form that has been the subject of art for centuries, such a lightning rod for platforms such as Facebook and X?

In his Nude Food Series Terry noted that "(T)he "nude" is often weaponized as lewd and distasteful. I wanted to make it tasty and more importantly, fun. I am taking the stigma out of nudity by adding a sense of whimsy." In his interview, Terry continues the discussion of the double standard that exists when art and nude collide.

He presented his works before in the Palms Springs Art Museum, as well as other exhibitions in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and Tampa.

To See More of Terry’s Work- visit:

TheHastingsGallery.com (Livingroom Art)

TerrysDarkroom.com (Bedroom Art)

instagram.com/TheHastingsGallery

twitter.com/HastingsGalleryonlyfans.com

TerrysDarkroom https://www.facebook.com/terry.hastings.338

JP Bergeron is a Canadian-American award-winning actor. He has appeared in numerous productions including Alias, The Young And The Restless, American Dreams, and The New Poseidon Adventure, among others. His movie credits include film classics L’eau Chaude L’eau Frette and Les Bons Debarras

But JP can now add director to his impressive resume. His directorial feature debut, Old Guys in Bed is slated for release this year. The story delves into the life of PAUL, a sensitive 60-year-old film historian, navigating love, loneliness, and the complexities of online dating. Paul's journey of unexpected romance and ensuing heartbreak is artfully told, resonating deeply with the experiences of countless older gay

men. The film, a dramatic comedy, skillfully interweaves moments of levity and depth, with the cast delivering authentic, captivating performances.

JP shares his acting talents by teaching, coaching, and directing established actors and acting students.

JP Bergeron is a man of many talents with a generous soul.

Jurgen Wolff is a writer and creativity and writing coach who divides his time between London and Southern California. He has taught at the University of Southern California, the Academy for Chief Executives, the University of Barcelona, the Pilots Project, and workshops around the world.

He is the author of nine books as well as the writer multiple television and movie scripts.He has produced thought provoking plays and short films. Jurgen's gentle manner belies his genius. To listen to him speak, to read his work, to see what he can do - if he fails to spark your creative inspiration and intellectual curiosity - you must be fast asleep.

"Live Everyday of Life Like You're on A Runway" - words of wisdom from the talented Aneka Brown.

Aneka is known for her unique brand of luxurious "California AfroChic", blending modern African themes, rich jewel tones & calming California earth tones. Her designs have been worn by people of many diverse backgrounds. She embodies inclusion with respect for the cultural history that is steeped in her designs.

Aneka is also an advocate for many causes. She supports several nonprofits that support Afro-American culture, LGBTQ+rights among other good works.

Aneka Brown - a force of beauty to be reckoned with now and forever.

James William Moore is not only a much-sought after and admired educator, but he is also  an international lens-based artist known for his use of camp and kitsch aesthetics to create surreal and thought-provoking cinematic experiences through photography, video, projection mapping, and installations. 

Through his work, Moore appropriates politics, American pop culture, and everyday life creating a visual language that is both humorous and deeply meaningful.  He has always been drawn to the power of visual storytelling, as seen in his series Tilting at Windmills, Get a Clue, and Portrait of a Teller’s Fortune as he brings his imagination to life by combining fact and fantasy.

To James, appropriation is not a dirty word. To him it is a word that has been much maligned over the years.  “However, when we aren’t appropriating cultures, the power of appropriation is limitless, “ said James.  “ To be honest, as much as kitsch and camp form the heart of my storytelling art practice, the soul of my artwork is appropriation.  Appropriation refers to taking something of someone else’s and making it our own. When I look back over my work, I see a heavy influence coming from artists like Cindy Sherman, René Magritte, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Andy Warhol, and Edward Hopper.  Whether it’s a subconscious passion for architecture and mundane of Hopper, the vibrant storytelling with saturated imagery of diCorcia, or the sheer gaudiness of Warhol – I see the influence of these masters on my work.  Through my reverent appreciation of these artists, I appropriate their style, subject matter, visual composition, and techniques.”

Moore completed his Master of Fine Art, with a concentration in photography, at San José State University.  He has taught photography at SJSU and Gavilan College.  He also led a workshop on Adobe Photoshop to assist with the City of San Jose’s Cultural History and Postcard Public Art Project.  His work has been seen in group shows, with highlights including: Clang, Clang Clang went the Trolley at Rayko Galleries’ SHOWCASE (2012, San Francisco), Spin Me ‘Round at Pacific Art League’s Carnevale (2010, Palo Alto), Alone with Dino at 1650 Gallery’s Dudes, Bros, & Gentlemen (2016, Los Angeles), Dances at Windmills at JJ&A PopUP Gallery’s Unconventional Urban Ballet (2014, Palm Springs) and selected images from Madame B’s Tarot Readings appearing at FotoNostrum (2023, Barcelona).  Moore’s solo show highlights include: 40 at Paragon Restaurant, Carnevale & Kimonos at Read Brown Salon (2016, Palm Springs), Get a Clue at San Jose State University’s Black Gallery (2020), and Madame B’s Tarot Readings at Jo Farb Hernandez Gallery.  His public art participation includes Red Obi from the Obon series in the Japantown Mural Project (2013, San Jose) and Judgement from the Madame B’s Tarot Readings series in Expo Metro’s Billboard Art Project (2023, Barcelona).

Born and raised in New York's Hells Kitchen, Thom Michael Mulligan is a who has been acting since the age of seven.. He is also a Multi Award Winning Movie Producer of the Critically Acclaimed Feature Film CALLOUS, filmed in 2007 and Released in 2009, which was awarded Best Feature Film Awards at several festivals including Indie Fest USA, Disney Film Festival, Riverside International Film Fest, Oceanside International Film Fest, Big Bear Lake International Film Fest and others

Thom, like so many children, had a great love of sports, That love continues today as Thom is still playing ice hockey! As a baseball player he tried out with both the New York Yankees and was offered a Minor League Contract for Class A ball, with the LA Dodgers.

Thom never lost his fascination with acting. In 1980 he returned to New York and began to work in theater, television and films.. Auditioning and working in Soaps, TV Commercials, Films, Theatre,

In 2009, Thom became Co-Founder of the New Hope Film Festival in New Hope, Pa, along with with Marianne Speiser, Danny Sailor along with Founder and Chairman, Doug Whipple. Thom is Executive Director of Submissions.

Thom's career shows no signs of stopping! Thom has a number of upcoming in the works. Whether acting, writing and producing Thom Mulligan continues to make waves!