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Dr. Jeff Gardere

New York, NY

For almost 30 years, known as America’s Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere has been one of the most widely sought after experts in the field of mental health. Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Jeff has a successful private practice in Manhattan and is among the most highly sought-after media experts in the field of mental health making regular guest appearances on “The NBC Today Show”, “Good Morning America”, CNN, MSNBC, and “Nancy Grace”, among others.. Dr. Jeff was most recently the relationship expert on Season 1 of VH1′s wildly successful reality show, “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta”, as well as Bravo’s new series, “I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding” and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta".

 

Legendary Percussion Artist - Michael Jackson, Sting, Madonna

Join Bashiri for Family Drumming @ Noon, Meet & Greet @ 1pm. Hear his Rhythm Healing Duo and surprise guest artist 2 7pm

Bashiri Johnson is a New York City-based percussionist, whose work has appeared on many records, as well as in commercials, films, television and videogames. He is one of the most recorded percussionists in the music business, as well as one of the most visible. He has recorded for such artists as Luther Vandross, Miles Davis, and Jay Z.  He has also performanced on stage with celebrities Sting, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood and many others.

Ted Williams, Broadway Veteran and Head Munchkin from The Wiz movie.

Join Ted at 11am in The Founders Hall Auditorium.

"Follow The Yellow Brick Road" with Ted as he leads Munchkins of all ages in song as well as tell stories.  Followed by a Meet & Greet in the adjoining Callahan Center.
 

Margaret Pazant, Internationally Renowned Life Coach

Author of "Genius Lives Within" Leads a Tranformational Guided Meditation at 9am

Margaret has coached over 30,000 people worldwide.  "I allow people to see that which they cannot see on their own. When they distinguish the things that have been missing or unseen my clients are able to choose life newly. Then and only then do new, fresh, and empowering difference making options show up."

Marvin Dolly

With SouLyric!

Passionately driven to create good music, arranger and composer Marvin Dolly combines his love for jazz with broad influences from calypso and Brazilian music to create his signature style.

 

Originally from the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, Marvin started playing the guitar at very young age, studying the classical guitar, and taking part in various music festivals in the Caribbean.

Deena Collins - LMT, CYT, Reiki Master

Join Deena For Chakra Balancing, Reiki Session or and Intuitive Reading throughout the day.

Ms. Collins is a Licensed Massage Therapist with an A.O.S degree in Massage Therapy and is a Certified Reiki Master, Teacher involved in the study and practice of Reiki for over a decade. She is also a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and teaches yoga at The New York College of Health Professions and at Desert Water Holistic Health Group INC. Currently Deena is a graduate student at the New York College of Health Professions with her major in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Vivian Ara - Singer, Songwriter, Artist

Vivian Ara joins Bashiri Johnson's Rhythm Healing Duo as guest vocalist/7pm

Columbian born, singer and songwriter, Vivian Ara had graced stages in South America, France, Spain and the United States.  She has recorded with several musicians.  She is also a talented visual artist who's intricate and provocative work is inspired by indigenous religions.

Jeffrey Noble - Founder Of "The Noble Touch"

Join Jeffrey For His Special Presentation at 2pm. Receive "The Noble Touch" Throughout The Day.

For over the last 30 years, Jeffrey has assisted thousands of people to transform their lives.  Jeff has developed a reputation for helping people identify deeply held hurts and disappointments and then helping them to release the emotional baggage of their past without years of therapy. The Noble Touch Ministries provides holistic approach to health and wellness. This method a no touch – no drug – no side effect treatment – is a natural and alternative way to improve your physical, spiritual, mental and emotional well-being by eliminating stress.

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