speakersbio

Speakers Bureau

1. Linda Hancock: A Family Nurse Practitioner who has provided health care to college students a Virginia Commonwealth University since 1987. Linda's specialty is making science user friendly and fun. Her high energy and lively sense of humor have made her a popular national speaker. Linda loves to challenge students to think in new ways about all th e"S's" -sex, substance abuse, smoking, stress and spirituality.
Topics:
* Love-n-Liquor: What's normal? What's Not?
* Tylenol, Twinkies and the Devastating Drug Puzzle.
* Light Bulbs and Laughter.
* Campbell's Soup, Frosted Flakes, and Sex.
* Actually, Quitters Do Win!
* WWJD about alcohol and drugs?
*Jungle Juice and Genetic Snowflakes: Alcohol Education Games

Credentials: Linda is a NCAA approved speaker.

Comments from previous talks:
*Excellent presenter and great information
*Very interesting and excellent speaker.
*She is fantastic.
*Entertaining, wonderful, engaging presentation.
* Great speaker- lots of energy. Amazing!

Contact Information:
* Phone: 804-828-7812: Cell 804-314-7167
* Email: lchancoc@vcu.edu

---

2. Bob Ruthazer: a Certified Family Life Educator, is serving as Founder and Executive Director of First Things First of Greater Richmond. He also serves St. Giles Presbyterian Church as a part time Family Life Educator coordinating Marriage and Family Strengthening activities. He and his wife of 28 years Dianne, are passionately working to change the marriage-divorce paradigm through education, enrichment and awareness in our community and in various congregations.

Topics:
* PREP and Christian-PREP authorized presenters
* PICK a Partner or "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk." seminar for
singles
* Marriage Savers
* Focus/Refocus
* Various Marriage, Parenting and Family Workshops and Camps

Credentials:
*Bob was named Marriage Savers, Mid-Atlantic consultant and help to
found and direct the Family Resource Center for University of the
Nations from 1993-2002.
* Certified National Instructor for Christan-PAIRS, and various
Marriage and Parenting programs.

Contact Information:
* Phone: 804-288-3431x-13; Cell-804-402-8004
* Email: bob@firstThingsRichmond.org 

---

3. Jennifer Holloway: President and Founder of Wellness Coaching
LLC, has a passion to motivate and educate. Her keen interest in
motivation and behavior change complements her skills and abilities in
the health promotion arena. She has designed, implemented, and
evaluated health education programs that inspire self-improvement,
and lower disease risk.

Topics or Programs:
* Cultivating Balance in a Hectic World
* Weight: What's Healthy for You?
* Aging Young
* The Critical Hour: Minutes Matter
* Super Size?

Other programs are available upon request. Programs are generally 45 minutes in length.

Credentials:
* Graduate of George Mason University
* Has successfully managed a comprehensive wellness program with
135 different locations in Central Virginia including the Library of Va.,
Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
* Jennifer is an accomplished speaker and has implementer over
1,000 educational/motivational workshops on a variety of health
topics.

Comments:
* Jennifer is a dynamic speaker
* She is heartwarming and uses humor to delight audiences while
helping them recognize the need for wellness in their lives.
* She not only cares about the physical but also the spiritual.

Contact:
* Phone: 804-749-4775
* Email: thewellcoach@aol.com
* http://www.jeneratewellness.com/
* http://www.spotlightrichmond.com/pages/health_Richmond_va

4. Patricia H. Viera PhD:
I have 16 years teaching experience, 12 year teaching Family Life Education
in Hanover County, VA I hold a BS and MS in health and physical education
and a PhD in Health Science. I live in Hanover County with my husband, Frank of 33 years. I have 2 grown sons, Frank and Scott.

Topics and Programs: The Marriage Gift

Through the presentation of “The Marriage Gift” teens are presented with thought provoking questions to consider in relation to sexual activity before marriage. They are presented with straight talk concerning the rewards of sexual abstinence until marriage and the risks of possible consequences of pre-marital sex. In addition, teens are supplied with guidelines for healthy dating relationships, while parents, should they choose to attend the presentation, are given encouragement and advice on how to deal with sensitive topics.

Comments:
Young adults today are faced with media messages and societal norms
that conflict with family values, and as a result are often making
choices that will affect them for life. To help adolescents deal
with these decisions, I have developed a presentation titled, “The
Marriage Gift,” and, in addition, published a book by the same name.

Contact Infomation:
Phone:804-746-3887
Email: pviera@ec.rr.com
Website: http://www.themarriagegift.com/

---

5. Mark Sheets: Mark along with his wife, Carolyn, own and operate Comfort Keepers which provides non-medical in home care to families and individuals in the Greater Richmond area. He and his wife have 2 girls and 1 boy, ages 9, 15, and 16. They have resided in the Richmond area the past 5 ½ years. Mark is actively involved in his church, community service, and a member of several professional associations and community groups. Mark is a former business executive who felt led to get more involved in helping families in our community in a direct, meaningful way. As owner of Comfort Keepers, Mark has been an active community educator on the topics of “Aging well” and “Housing options as we age”, finding that many of us are unaware of the options available to us and have done little to no planning for this life stage.

Comfort Keepers provides families with peace of mind through affordable care options that fill the gap between facility provided care and family provided care for those that need some assistance with daily living activities, allowing people to remain in the comfort of their own home as long as possible. Comfort Keeper clients are primarily seniors, but also include the adult disabled and those recovering from surgery or serious illness. Some of the services provided are:

*In-Home Companionship *Laundry and Linen Washing

*Meal Preparation *Clothing Shopping

*Light Housekeeping *Recreational Activities

*Errand Services *Medication reminders

*Grocery Shopping *Incontinence care

*Incidental Transportation *Bathing and more

These services are provided in a way that compliments the efforts of family members (caregivers), case/care managers and healthcare professionals. These services are covered by most long term care insurance policies.

EDUCATION
* Richmond Senior Network Group

* Richmond Medical Group Management Association

* Medical Services Study Group

* Health Care Referral Network

* Better Business Bureau

* Virginia Home Care Association

* Personal Care Association of Virginia.

* Beta Tech Technical Training Advisory Board member

* Richmond School of Health and Technology Advisory Board member

Topic you will speak on: "Aging Well"

Target Audience: 45-70 year olds interested in care for themselves or an aging parent.

Fee: Free

Contact Information:

Phone: 804-763-4500

Email:

Address:10833 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, Va 23238

---

Contact Information:
Phone: 804-363-5721
Email: pnqt@aol.com
Address: 3420 Pump Road #297 Richmond, Va 23233 

Bio Rebekah L. Pierce is the Editor in Chief of Average Girl Magazine (AVG), a motivational and inspirational magazine for women in search of change, purpose and prosperity. She has definitely defied the odds and can speak from experience that “it’s not about where you’ve been, but where you’re going! Growing up poor in Stockton , CA with limited resources, she fought hard for the opportunity to attend college and barely escaped the hands of death at the age of eighteen when she attempted to take her own life to flee the harsh road and lies that were whispered into her spirit about her self-worth. The thought of her mother’s hard work and struggle to give her and her siblings better opportunities superceded those lies and gave her the strength to press on and become the women she is today. As an African-American military veteran and prevailing entrepreneur, Rebekah knows her purpose is to give a voice to women from all walks of life. She is also a playwright, radio talk show host, motivational speaker, teacher, wife and mother. Mission Statement AVG is a road map to a balanced life for the average woman who is coming into her “own-ness.” Through inspirational interviews, community-focused and educationally – centered resources for health & wellness, finances, career, and family, AVG empowers women to become the prosperous and productive woman they were meant to be. Editorial Content AVG develops each issue around a focal theme that spotlights women’s issues that are pertinent to day to day living. AVG offers women refreshing articles and ideas centered around health, beauty, family, career, finances, politics, “real-life” stories from real women, expert advice columns, inspiring profiles, fun polls, quizzes and much, much more. Speaking Topics: Business/Entrepreneur Launching a Career in Print Creating a Legacy in Business & In the Community How to Tell Your Story…After the Elevator Speech Walking Away With Your Story Told Knowing When to Walk Away from Your Day Job Successful Networking Strategic Marketing & Joint Ventures Personal/Spiritual Independent in Her Spirit Taking Care of Self Inside & Out Stepping Out on Faith When the Odds Are Stacked Against You Know and Believe in Yourself When God Says Yes, It’s Time to Let Go From Poverty to Purpose Five Steps to Following Your Dreams Speaker’s Fee: Fee is Negotiable Contact Information: Attn: Rebekah L. Pierce Average Girl Magazine LLC Midlothian , VA 23112 (804) 274-8976 www.averagegirlmagazine.com email: editor@averagegirlmagazine.com P.O. Box 4971

5. Paula Quick: Founder- Hohlistic Entrepreneur Coach & Reflexologist. Paula Quick is the founder of Quick Works Wellness, LLC, a mind, body, spirit lifestyle company inspired by faith and dedicated to helping clients step more fully into their purpose, passion and potential. She hopes to bring people closer to God through relaxation. She is a Certified Coach and is Certified in Reflexology, Feng Shui, Aromatherapy, as well as Emotional Freedom & Healing. She holds a B.A. degree in Journalism from New York University and has worked for several Fortune 500 companies including Reynolds Metals Company/Alcoa, the Associated Press, the Bell System and Sara Lee Corporation.

References/Testimonials:
Paula has spoken for many groups and at many venues including Barnes & Noble, Bon Secors, Beta Tech, the American Businesswomen's Association, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Sister-to-Sister Conference, Metropolitan Artists Association, Average Girl Magazine events. Paula is charismatic and lights up a room when she speaks, fully engaging her audience.

Topic you will speak on:
Understanding "The Secret" & "The Law of Attraction"

Target Audience:
Men and Women 25-65 interested in spiritual self-improvement

Additional Details: Fee,time needed, your availability:
Fee Negotiable. One -Hour talk with questions. Require two weeks notice, although available for emergencies

---

6. Antonio L. Crawford: is the CEO of Top Book Sales Inc. and Publisher of Kaizen Publication LLC. He is the author of The Quest for Wealth, a book that talks about managing your finances and faith; co-author of the ebook 101 Ways to Generate Top Book Salesand contributing author in Chicken Soup for the African American Woman’s Soul.

Antonio credits his inspiration to write is sparked by his personal relationship with Christ. He educates and motivates other writers to promote the gospel using their writing skill. In 2006 he noticed a need for innovative marketing strategies and a need for better publishing opportunities. As a Lean Advisor he developed The Lean Publishing Process™, The Kaizen Way™ and Lets Talk Blogging™ training series. He teaches writers how to publish, market and distribute books into the marketplace quicker, easier and cheaper. As a publisher, he published his first children’s title, Henrietta the Hyena and published The CX Loan Solution. Three more titles are schedule for release in 2008.

When educating about his company’s approach, Antonio replies, “We provide the information, resources and training to help authors sell books and make money. We have the ability to show our authors how to become entrepreneurs using Lean and Kaizen principles. No other publishing house can make this claim.” Antonio teaches innovative book marketing strategies and process improvement workshops as a business leader and a writer who has been there.

Teaching Topics include:  

1. Market Your Book to Success: Build a System That Generates Wealth
2. Write Want Readers Want: The Kaizen Way™
3. The Lean Publishing Process™: Save Time, Money and Energy. Add Value to Your Next Book Project
4. Book Marketing 2.0: Promote Your Book Through The Power of Social Networks Booknovation. . . . Book Innovation That Make Dollars and $ense
5. Poeblitzary: What You Need To Know to Publish and Market Poetry
6. BlokMarketing 2.0: Promote Your Book for Less Than a $Dollar a Day

Contact Information:

Phone: 804-536-3182

Email: kaizenpublication@yahoo.com

letstalkblogging@gamil.com

Antonio@TopBookSales.com

Credentials: Publisher, writer, poet, author and contributing author with 21 years of information systems and process improvement experience. Completed San Diego SCORE Entrepreneur Series certificate program and earned degrees in Computer Science and Ministry. He has taught hundreds of students as a workshop leader for Money Management International, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, San Diego . In addition to private workshops, he founded and led the National City Christian Writers Guild, a San Diego writers critique group. He’s the project manager for the National Christian Writer’s Conference.