Donna Iona Drozda / Artist - Author- Educator

Donna is an accomplished fine-artist. She is also the author of the published book, "Twenty-two Prayer Poems for Care Givers", inspired by the Course in Miracles and other Sacred Teachings. Donna's life exemplifies the Phase Work and the Medicine Wheel. Her voice brings healing, clarity, joy and wisdom to all who are present as she shares her creative patch-work of knowledge and spirit. Donna's goal is to assist others in diving deeply into physical, emotional and spiritual zones where true creative joy resides.

Donna will be facilitating the setting of the Medicine Wheel at the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening, in addition to presenting two lectures: "Walking the Wheel into 2012: A Preview" & "Being the Change'/Spiraling into the Center"

Donna is also presenting the
Post Conference Workshop
"Tools for Change: The Wheel of Peace"
on Thursday, Oct. 27

Visit Donna's web site and her blog "luna-See".

Nancy Gardner / LMT, APP,

Nancy is passionate about learning, teaching and sharing! A certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, Ohio-licensed massage therapist and Applied Polarity Practitioner, Nancy draws on these and other disciplines to create unique, experiential, health-enhancing programs for various groups and organizations with people of all ages and physical abilities. Nancy has been a member of the For Purpose Community since 1997 and an elder of the community since 2005.

Nancy's lecture topic is "The 1st Quarter Phase"

Visit Nancy's Web site

Charlotte Abell / Angel Worker

Charlotte has been into spiritual and metaphysical studies, as well as astrology, since the early 80's. She has developed a broad range of spiritual/healing skills and currently works with Angelic Beings thorough workshops, talks, and private sessions. Charlotte was the editor of "Rainbows", the Life Spectrums newsletter. She has had several articles published by metaphysical magazines.

Charlotte's lecture topic is "Moving with Spirit"

Jacob Anderson / Author-Inventer

Jacob is a Monkey-Gemini and brings a playful, humorous approach to all he does. He has studied astrology and other metaphysical topics since 1990. He wrote and published the book "The Elements of Success" in 1995 about manifesting your goals with a focused approach and has led numerous weekly study groups and one day workshops on astrology, success, prosperity, the Elements, ritual, tarot, and I-Ching. The metaphysical community knows him for his humor. Jacob is self employed, a hobbyist woodworker, and has been doing triathlons, duathlons, running and cycling races for the past three years to stay healthy.

Jacob's lecture title is "Phase Surfing - using the energy for progress"

Carole Devine / Astrologer - Author

Carole uses astrology as a positive blueprint for personal growth; her spiritually oriented philosophy closely follows that of the Course in Miracles. She has been a professional astrologer since 1974. Carole studied at the Academy of Astrological Studies in San Diego and at the American Astrophysical Institute in New York with Lionel Day. She holds the highest level of certification from ISAR and NCGR. She is the author of numerous newspaper and magazine articles; the "Cosmic Views" newsletter; a booklet, "Celestial Gardening"; two books, "Solar Arc Directions" and "Star Trek Revealed"; and a 112-CD correspondence course, "Exploring Astrology". An active lecturer, Carole has spoken for the AFA, regional astrological conferences, other groups in the US, and the ARE in Europe.

Carole's lecture titles are "All About Aspects: How to find them and what they mean" & "2012: The Year We've Been Waiting For"

Visit Carole's web site

Kevin Neidig / Singer-Song Writer

Kevin's tunes have been described as “Music of a New Era”. Clear and powerfully emotive, Kevin's voice commands you to listen time and again as you marvel at how your soul is stirred with each play. A skilled guitarist, he never fails to present a different perspective - lyrically and musically. Kevin infuses intention into his songs and has developed a sideline of working with sound in a healing capacity, calling it Sonic Reiki.

Musician Extraordinaire, Kevin will perform his music throughout the conference.

Visit Kevin's web site

Michael Peterson / Medium

Michael is an international spiritual clairvoyant, Medium, metaphysical instructor and life coach. His current seminar and lecture topic, The Light Switch Effect, is the follow up companion to his channeled work entitled Spiritual Diffusion. In his lectures and seminars, Michael brings insight and information from reading for more than four thousand people over the last five years as well as his studies and knowledge as a professional reader of more than two decades. Michaels prime motivation is to empower people in order to help them make positive change and choice in life.

Michael's lecture title is "The Light Switch Effect: One simplified understanding for Life’s nine major areas"

Visit Michael's web site

Malcolm Spiers / Clairyoyant

Malcolm is a gifted Psychic with over 30 years' experience helping people with relationships, personal issues, spirituality, and business concerns. He is a Natural-born Clairvoyant. He is also a spiritual Teacher, Healer and Counselor, Results Facilitator and Hypnotherapist. His approach is one of honesty, understanding, and non-judgment. He has helped thousands clear negative traits, deal with past life issues, and connect with guides and loved ones. His readings will give you insight and direction, help you clear blockages, and even open your inner being to achieving its full potential.

Malcolm's lecture topic is "Connecting with Spirit: Mediumship and the many ways to connect with Spirit"

Lynn Walker / Healer-Teacher

Lynn is an internationally acclaimed healer and teacher from Montreal, Canada. A Reiki master, Hypnotherapist, and Results instructor with 35 years of nursing experience, Lynn has been healing and teaching for 25 years. She is an ordained spiritual minister with the International Temple of Spiritual Revelations in Montreal and the Sanctuary of the Beloved in New York. Lynn teaches techniques on alternate healing that can be used immediately.

Lynn's lecture topic is "Techniques for Healing Your Own Body"

James Wolf Yoxall / Author - Teacher

Wolf was born in Canada where he began his training in Native Shamanism. Wolf has been trained in the traditional medicine ways of the Kutchin, Lakota, Crow and Seneca. Wolf has also studied his own Celtic traditions and Chinese healing techniques. Wolf has guided individuals through their healing process and taught many how to access and gain insight into the mystical world. Wolf is the Spiritual Director at Pavilion International in NC and is a professor of Asian Studies at Mary Baldwin College.

Wolf's lecture title is "Dancing With the Spirits"