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Waco, TX – While they may seem quaint and old-fashioned in our modern digital age, jigsaw puzzles remain enormously popular. Better production techniques have led to better puzzles, which have attracted a growing number of enthusiasts. Still, you never stop to consider who is painting the incredibly detailed pictures and capturing the vivid photographs that make for great jigsaw puzzles. Kay Lamb Shannon is a fine artist and founder of Strokes of Perfection. Shannon is known for the striking, almost photographic quality of her work rendered through oil. She is also among the go-to artists for Home Interiors and Scaffa Tornabene in New York, as well as two popular catalogue puzzle companies: Bits and Pieces and Sunout. “Puzzle companies just kept buying my prints to turning them into jigsaw puzzles,” recalls Shannon. “My licenser Elaine Citron and I thought, ‘Why don’t we start creating art for the jigsaw puzzle companies ourselves?’” Painting for puzzle companies is no simple task. Each piece must be a painti

Tolland, MA – An Ascended Master is a person who has raised their vibration to a sustained frequency of light to become self-realized and serve humanity. According to Barbara Hardie, every single person on this planet has the exact same soul’s purpose: to raise their vibration and become an ascended master. Barbara Hardie is the founder of Angel Connections, where she helps people to solve the challenges they are experiencing in life with input from the Angelic Realm. Barbara helps her clients connect with their spiritual self as well as what she calls their “Heavenly Helpers:” guardian angels, angels, archangels, spirit guides and ascended masters. “Life can be less complicated and more peaceful if you have a connection with God and the angelic realm,” says Hardie. “We have all the resources we need within us. We can draw on our own inherent wisdom – the Higher Self – to determine what we’re supposed to be doing in this life time.”   According to Hardie, within every individual’s soul’s purpose is a life’s m

Brampton, ON – Over a BBQ on a Labor Day weekend, Claudia Harvey and a friend had been discussing how easy it was to ruin their manicured hands in the garden. For women who love to take care of their nails as much as they enjoy gardening, this was a big problem. “It sounds silly but when you look at the investment that women put into their hands and their style, as much as $52 every two or three weeks, only to destroy it the next day when they work in their garden, there was no product for that,” recalls Claudia. They soon discovered both industries – hand care and home gardening – were growth sectors, with a huge gap in the market for women who wanted to protect their nails in the garden. Today, Claudia Harvey is the co-founder and CEO of Dig It Apparel®, which specializes in manufacturing utility gloves for women that protect a woman’s nails in the garden and any DIY project. Dig It’s gloves have an Industrial Design patented pillow-top protector that sits on top of the fingernail inside each fingertip, whi

Helena, AL – Writing isn’t just putting words on paper; it's reaching out to people, inspiring and encouraging them through the words. A great story can offer an immersive experience where the reader observes the drama unfold like they’re a character in the same room. No one knows this better than Annie Jones Holmes, acclaimed author of Beneath the Willow, a collection of short stories, and its sequel Willows Under Trial. First published in 2015, Beneath the Willow, follows the lives of residents of Willow Bend, a settlement of people who had left a sharecropper’s farm in postbellum era. “It's not a true story,” Holmes admits. “It's historical fiction with a realistic concept. It deals with the issues that happened during that postbellum era. They endured many hardships with humor, as well as attempting to deal with the grievance of the situation.” Originally a playwright, Holmes adapted her plays into the short stories collected in Beneath the Willow. “I call it a "divine revelation." I can sit and write wor

Statesville, NC – Selling your own home seems like a great way to save thousands of dollars. Recent surveys have shown that four out of five people want to sell their property on their own, but there’s a reason there are 2 million active realtors in the US.  In the end, most people partner with a realtor because a realtor can market your house more effectively than you could ever do on your own, posting your property on hundreds of websites, hosting open houses and even setting up your for-sale signs. It’s a job that requires perseverance – you have to get out there and market yourself to show people you know what you’re doing – and no one knows more about perseverance than Angelina Bianchino. Angelina is a licensed real estate agent representing Keller Williams. “I try to go above and beyond to help people, especially first-time home buyers,” says Angelina. “I love to help people accomplish their dreams, and everyone dreams of owning their own home. I want to Help them through the process, walk them through

Chicago, IL – We must become better stewards of the planet, and this begins with ourselves. We each need to honor our bodies and minds. Then with improved strength and awareness, we can and will make a difference. Holly Wells is the founder of Eye Love Nature, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing effective practices for sustainable living. “It’s a labor of love for me,” says Holly. “It’s something I’m passionate about. Connecting to nature inspires me. It makes you feel small at first, but then you come to realize how integrated and connected you are to everyone and everything.” Holly preaches Stewardship through R.E.S.P.E.C.T., which stands for Recycle; Eat Organic; Stay Hydrated; Practice Mediation; Exercise; Connect with nature; Take time to celebrate. “It’s open-source. We can leverage and collaborate with each other and it makes us better in the end,” says Holly. “That is really what I want to do with Eye Love Nature. Let’s put it out there, not charge anything, just offer basic tips I’ve lea

Stoughton, MA - Traditional medicine treats disease through surgery, radiation and drugs. But many people are now seeking holistic practitioners who, instead, attempt to prevent and heal illnesses at their roots, through a healthy diet, medicinal herbs and intentional living.   Reverend Dr. Sandy Range is a Cherokee elder and founder of Intentional Self, an holistic counseling and wellness center. Dr. Sandy is also an ordained minister, spiritual counselor, holistic psychotherapist and hypnotherapist specializing in trauma related disorders. She is a Master Reiki practitioner and hosts traditional Native American healing circles.  “My philosophy is that human beings have a natural ability to heal themselves when all aspects of the person are addressed,” explains Dr. Sandy. “You cannot effectively treat someone’s ailments and not recognize the whole person. In my practice, we help people to heal and cleanse, and connect with their higher selves in order to live in the world intentionally.” Dr. Sandy was insp

Locust Valley, NY – Sometimes a product is so simple and so fundamental to the way we live that we never even stop to think how and where they are made. Emsig Manufacturing Corporation was founded in 1928 in Brighton Beach by an Austrian-born immigrant family named Emsig. Today, Emsig is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of buttons. Now entering its fourth generation, with offices in New York City and factories literally all over the world from Chile to Hong Kong, Emsig sells 40 million buttons per week. Larry Jacobs is the CEO of Emsig where he oversees all operations of the company from finance to marketing and promotions and even product development. Jacobs has been with Emsig for more than 60 years, working his way up from the factory floor to the C-suite. “We make a product that doesn’t exist until you lose it or break it,” laughs Jacobs. “That’s what buttons are. It’s not fashion. It’s not style. It’s very practical.” Emsig produces and distributes a variety of buttons, including all natural bu

San Francisco, CA – Change, in its simplest form, is the act of moving from a current state, through a transitional state, to a future state. Many of us fear change, but change is inevitable. We can either wait for change to happen and react to it or we can utilize change as a tool. According to John Spenker, change is not a thing that has to be managed but rather an energy source. Spenker is the author of Pivot Your Perspective: Your Change Journey. “I want this book to be a tool for anyone seeking to reconnect with themselves,” says Spenker. “For anyone who feels frustrated or empty and has a hunger for more, this is a book they can go back to time and time again.” John Spenker has spent the last 15 years as a catalyst for change through his practice Synergistic Coaching & Consulting, where he specializes in change management for organizations, teams and individuals. He says he wrote Pivot Your Perspective to help readers say yes to change and open doors to possibility, potential and purpose. By underst

Tolland, MA – An Ascended Master is a person who has raised their vibration to a sustained frequency of light to become self-realized and serve humanity. According to Barbara Hardie, every single person on this planet has the exact same soul’s purpose: to raise their vibration and become an ascended master. Barbara Hardie is the founder of Angel Connections, where she helps people to solve the challenges they are experiencing in life with input from the Angelic Realm. Barbara helps her clients connect with their spiritual self as well as what she calls their “Heavenly Helpers:” guardian angels, angels, archangels, spirit guides and ascended masters. “Life can be less complicated and more peaceful if you have a connection with God and the angelic realm,” says Hardie. “We have all the resources we need within us. We can draw on our own inherent wisdom – the Higher Self – to determine what we’re supposed to be doing in this life time.”   According to Hardie, within every individual’s soul’s purpose is a life’s m

Statesville, NC – Selling your own home seems like a great way to save thousands of dollars. Recent surveys have shown that four out of five people want to sell their property on their own, but there’s a reason there are 2 million active realtors in the US.  In the end, most people partner with a realtor because a realtor can market your house more effectively than you could ever do on your own, posting your property on hundreds of websites, hosting open houses and even setting up your for-sale signs. It’s a job that requires perseverance – you have to get out there and market yourself to show people you know what you’re doing – and no one knows more about perseverance than Angelina Bianchino. Angelina is a licensed real estate agent representing Keller Williams. “I try to go above and beyond to help people, especially first-time home buyers,” says Angelina. “I love to help people accomplish their dreams, and everyone dreams of owning their own home. I want to Help them through the process, walk them through

Chicago, IL – We must become better stewards of the planet, and this begins with ourselves. We each need to honor our bodies and minds. Then with improved strength and awareness, we can and will make a difference. Holly Wells is the founder of Eye Love Nature, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing effective practices for sustainable living. “It’s a labor of love for me,” says Holly. “It’s something I’m passionate about. Connecting to nature inspires me. It makes you feel small at first, but then you come to realize how integrated and connected you are to everyone and everything.” Holly preaches Stewardship through R.E.S.P.E.C.T., which stands for Recycle; Eat Organic; Stay Hydrated; Practice Mediation; Exercise; Connect with nature; Take time to celebrate. “It’s open-source. We can leverage and collaborate with each other and it makes us better in the end,” says Holly. “That is really what I want to do with Eye Love Nature. Let’s put it out there, not charge anything, just offer basic tips I’ve learn

Mansfield, MA – Everything we’ve been taught to believe suggests that what psychics mediums claim to be able to do is impossible. And yet, according to recent surveys, one in seven Americans has consulted a psychic medium. And a majority of Americans – 57 percent - say they believe in psychic phenomena. Whether you believe or not, it cannot be disputed there is value in the services they provide. Most psychic mediums possess a deep compassion and a desire to help others, no matter what circumstances they may be struggling with. “What most people get out of a psychic medium or an angel reading experience is the ability to find some closure,” says psychic medium Lauren Bortolami Robbins. “I find that that's why psychic mediums are so popular: people want closure; and they want to believe.” Robbins is an evidential psychic medium and an angel messenger, recognized as one of the best psychics in the country. Robbins offers psychic medium and angel readings over the phone, in person, and voicemail, as well as educ

San Francisco, CA – Change, in its simplest form, is the act of moving from a current state, through a transitional state, to a future state. Many of us fear change, but change is inevitable. We can either wait for change to happen and react to it or we can utilize change as a tool. According to John Spenker, change is not a thing that has to be managed but rather an energy source. Spenker is the author of Pivot Your Perspective: Your Change Journey. “I want this book to be a tool for anyone seeking to reconnect with themselves,” says Spenker. “For anyone who feels frustrated or empty and has a hunger for more, this is a book they can go back to time and time again.” John Spenker has spent the last 15 years as a catalyst for change through his practice Synergistic Coaching & Consulting, where he specializes in change management for organizations, teams and individuals. He says he wrote Pivot Your Perspective to help readers say yes to change and open doors to possibility, potential and purpose. By under

Eugene, OR – Self-esteem is fundamental to creating the life we want to experience. Unfortunately, recent surveys have shown that as much as 85 percent of the world's population is affected by low self-esteem. More needs to be done to help people overcome low self-esteem. Left unaddressed, it can have devastating effects on an individual. Dr. Marilyn J. Sorensen is the founder of The Self-Esteem Institute, where she helps individuals change their lives by developing a healthy and accurate view of themselves and what in their thinking is holding them back as the basis of low self-esteem. “I don't think of it as high self-esteem or low self-esteem,” explains Dr. Sorensen. “I think of it as healthy self-esteem and unhealthy self-esteem. I grew up with unhealthy self-esteem. I know all the self-doubts. And even though I was always an overachiever, I often criticized myself.” According to Dr. Sorensen, the nature of our self-esteem can be recognized in the dialogue we have with ourselves. Much of what can be des

Fairfax, VA – Our soul path is the iterations of our soul through the centuries: where we’ve been; what we’ve learned; and what we’ve come back to do. It’s how we navigate our soul’s physical journey. But imagine you met someone you remembered from your soul’s past – and they remembered you, too! “He kept saying, ‘Why is this happening? I don’t understand it,’” recalls Loretta Herrington.  Loretta is the author of Piece of Soul Through the Heart: A Soul's Journey, which recounts the story of this remarkable experience and the friendship they built together. “Meeting someone for the very first time and knowing that you’ve known them before: that was a shock,” recalls Loretta. “When I was in the presence of Zura, I felt a strong connection and it was very disconcerting. I’d not experienced something like this before. My existing belief system was completely rocked.” Loretta says most people who have these experiences (and it’s more people than you would think) choose not to pursue the relationship because it’

Tolland, MA – Angels and their powers of guiding and healing can help us manifest the things we want and need in our life. The earth and humanity are ascending to a higher vibration making it much easier now to connect and communicate with the Angels than in the past. Whether you believe in angels or not, there are many seekers who are curious and want to talk to someone to reach more clarity. Barbara Hardie is the founder of Angel Connections, where she helps people to solve the challenges they are experiencing in life with input from the Angelic Realm.  “So many of us experience pain and suffering, but it’s unnecessary,” says Barbara. “We all have angels whether we’re aware of them or not. They’re assigned to us before birth. Their purpose is to guide us through life and help make life easier if we only let them. Trust your Angels!”  After a career spent in the corporate world, Barbara discovered through meditation that she was able to connect with the Angelic Kingdom. Today, Barbara helps her clients conne

Vancouver, CA – It’s no secret that the popularity of energy medicine has exploded in the last decade. People have sensed that conventional medicine has stopped asking certain questions. Energy medicine is more interactive and experiential. It engages you as a whole person to explore your emotions as well as your body. Kim De Boer is the founder of The Healing Pendulum, an energy healing practice dedicated to helping people and animals heal holistically. Kim is a certified practitioner of Dr. Bradley Nelsons’ Emotion Code and Body Code, which uncover the underlying root causes of symptoms clients are suffering from emotionally, mentally, physically or spiritually to alleviate their issues. “When we feel any kind of pain or discomfort in our bodies, there is an imbalance that is causing the symptom,” says Kim. “Releasing this negative energy allows my clients to experience more happiness and have more energy in their lives, without pain, depression, stress and anxiety. They’re free to live up to their true pot

Bedminster, NJ – Studies have shown many diseases, particularly chronic conditions, have been successfully treated, and in some documented cases completely cured, with proper homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy is a long-established form of complementary medicine distinguished by the belief that we should treat the person in disease, not the disease in person. Dr. Devang Goswami is a homeopath and the founder of Dynamic Homeopathy. “In traditional medicine, you treat symptoms of disease; with homeopathy, you treat the whole person.” says Dr. Goswami. “Symptoms tell you what a person is suffering from, but behind that is a cause. The homeopath wants to understand the cause of the symptoms and restore the body to balance.” Dr. Goswami was first introduced to homeopathy while suffering from malaria as a young man in his native India. “Traditional medicine couldn’t cure me,” recalls Dr. Goswami. “After six months, I went to see a homeopath. He took a full patient history, prescribed natural medication, and I was al

Vancouver, BC – Studies have shown that 70-80 percent of all workers are disengaged. This disengagement is the result of a crisis in leadership. We need employees who are engaged and leaders who will engage them. Dr. Sydney Scott is the creator of The Alchemist Professors, a coaching and organizational consulting collective specializing in both personal and organizational change. “The Alchemist is the highest level of leadership where the people come first,” says Dr. Scott. “They are the most successful leaders. They know what others know and they know themselves. I work with my clients to bring them to that level.” According to Dr. Scott, an effective leader creates synergy. Dr. Scott uses coaching, consulting and training as a vehicle to educate and transform her clients. “It’s always about growing self-awareness,” says Dr. Scott. “A true boss’s job is making sure everyone under them has everything they need to do their job exceptionally well. That’s a leader: not self, but others.” According to Dr. Scott,