Angela Covany

Angela Covany is the CEO/Founder of HAVANA BOOK GROUP LLC. She is the Director of the Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs (G.S.F.E) for Temecula, California chapter and previously Co-director for Menifee, Ca. She has also been the Director for Ventura and Santa Barbara California chapters of National Association of Female Executives (N.A.F.E).

Angela is a #1 best-selling Author, Artist and Illustrator. Some of her published works include Silver Lining Abstracts, A contributing Author in: Entrepreneurial Women of Faith Anthology, It’s All About Showing Up: The Power is in the Asking. Holiday Express and 100 Most Successful Women from around the World.

Angela has been recognized with 3 separate awards by 3 seated presidents from 2016-2022 for her dedication to her community. One of these awards was the Lifetime Achievement Award. Angela has also been awarded by many city and state municipalities, recognizing the efforts she has made to help others personally and professionally. Angela has recently been the recipient of the Most Inspirational People in the World from (SIMA Global Awards 2022) She Inspires Me Award. She has also recently received the international award “Beautiful Survivors Reaching Beyond Boundaries” from (LOANI) Ladies Of All Nations International.

Connect with Angela:

Social Media:  Facebook - Instagram

Websites:  Havana Book Group

Angeline Benjamin is a Motivational Speaker, Action Coach with Results. She is an expert in goal setting, achievement, negotiation, and crisis management.  Angeline believes in making a difference in people’s lives through mentoring, coaching, and motivating others and her audience.

As the oldest child of six children, Angeline came to California when she was 18 years old together with her sister. They attended Marywood High School to learn English and to prepare themselves to attend college. She was accepted at the college of Notre Dame with an academic scholarship and received a fellowship to attend a graduate school in the field of microbiology at the University of Alberta. 

Angeline started her career as a food microbiologist for Hunt Wesson Foods. She then worked for 3 other large companies. Her last large company was Taco Bell Corporation for 18 years. At Taco Bell she discovered her passion as a coach and trainer for franchisees and restaurant management. In the last 5 years with them, she was a Food Safety Officer covering the whole United States. When she retired from the corporate world, Angeline started her consulting company focusing on Food Safety and Quality, and coached and mentored her clients in achieving their plans and goals.

Angeline wrote her first book, “LIFE LESSONS LEADING TO SUCCESS” (published on Amazon in November 2020). She is also a contributing author in Robbie Motter’s book, “It’s All About SHOWING UP and the POWER is in the ASKING.” Scheduled to be released in Summer 2022, she will be a contributing author in Angela Covani’s Anthology on how to harness the power of self-love and embrace the peace found in forgiveness, titled: “Love Your Haters.”

Angeline has received numerous awards for her work not only in business but serving her community. Besides a Leadership and Director’s awards, recently she received “The most inspirational people of the world award 2022” from the She Inspire Me award (SIMA) & GSFE, and “Global Award for Influential Women-Reaching Beyond Boundaries” from Ladies Of All Nations International (LOANI Global) & Institute of Global Professional (ISO). 

Angeline currently serves as a board member for the Global Society For Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) and a Director of the GSFE virtual network. To continue empowering and inspiring all women, she partners with Laurie Davis Global Team as an empowerment facilitator with “SELF WORTH…THE MISSING LINK.”

Angeline is available for a public speaking engagement, as well as one on one or group coaching. 

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Email:  albenjamin.bb27@gmail.com

Social Media:  Facebook - Linkedin

Websites:  Angeline Benjamin

It’s amazing how you can look at your life and see how many layers there are to one lifetime. In standing up to the great opportunity to write a chapter in Angela Covany’s deep and brave Anthology, “Love Your Haters”, I am grateful for her support and encouragement in writing my piece about letting go of hurts and injustices concerning feelings about family members, personal relationships, and perceived injustices. Looking back at my own life early on, I see how many of my early experiences contributed to magnetizing and mirroring those who could possibly have experienced similar dilemmas in a way that I had. 

I grew up in a family where it felt as if pleasant sharing was not an everyday occurrence, as I had a brother who had Schizophrenia very early on, and whatever he wanted he got, even if it was something of mine that meant a great deal. I grew up thinking that if I had something dear, it could be taken away. I now realize that many others have come from places where they didn’t trust that there was enough to go around too.

One gift I did receive early on, was if I felt angst inside, I could write about it. I wrote an essay for the American Legion in high school, and it helped get me into Jersey Girl’s State which helped me recognize the power and empowerment of writing and sharing my thoughts on paper. In my 40’s, I wrote my first book, “What to Do When Life is Driving You Crazy!”. It had a lot to do with stress management, which is what I realize everyone in my family had been contending with in one way or another. 

Since then, I have written two more books so far. One was another one called, “How to Escape the No-Win Trap” which went deeper into the world of stress management; and the other was a gift that came to me as I was writing the second one, “Ring Shui”- “Move Your Rings, Change Your Life”, which has brought me the greatest joy so far in any outer world endeavor I got to do from the heart. Since this book came out, I have come to see what abundance I feel in every way- and it has brought so much sharing and heart-cleansing that took me out of feelings of lack!

And yet I knew I still had to learn everything I could concerning remaining resentments I have had, and there is certainly so much less stress in my life and heart when I came to go deeper in the area of seeing everyone as having something to teach you and something you must learn; and letting go and forgiving chronic wounds. (Which is certainly an ongoing process at times)- I have been able to enjoy everything and everyone so much more, and I look forward to reading what everyone else has contributed to this book. Thank you, Angela!  

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Websites: Barbara Berg

Belinda Foster is the founder of  AWJ Platinum PR, an L.A.-based full-service marketing and multimedia firm. As a seasoned expert in her field, she is best known for engaging and strategizing major campaigns for both indie and major projects across the television, literary, film, sports and music industries. In addition, Foster is a professional writer, host, actress, and producer.

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Website: AWJ Platinum PR
 

Born and raised Southern CA

Grew up in OC North Tustin

Saint Joseph elementary

Mater Dei High School

Orange Coast College

Santa Ana College

General Education

Physical Ed

Club Champion Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course Irvine CA

Long Drive Champion

Played Golf on the Pro Western Tour

Developed and Owner of Orange County Golf Academy 

30 years teaching

Long Drive Champion for Women Representing Southern California

LPGA Teaching Apprentice

First Female Head Coach

El Modena High School

Boys and Girls Varsity Teams

Currently GM at

Cherry Hills Golf Course in Meniffee CA

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Dr. Cherilyn Lee, PhD, DD, RN, NP, PA - Certified Natural Healthcare Professional

Dr. Cherilyn Lee is a trailblazer, philanthropist, international speaker, author, and founder of NuWellness Healthcare Center. Her Comprehensive Alternative Family Practice focuses on early detection and prevention. They test and not guess, specializing in environmental & functional medicine, sports nutrition, pain & stress management, urinary incontinence, and peripheral neuropathy. They offer genetic nutrition, epigenetic and heavy metal screenings, IV therapies, including vitamin C & glutathione, and functional lab testing. Dr. Lee tailors a wellness program to meet the patients' individual needs.

Dr. Lee, PhD, RN, NP, CHNP, achieved her training as a Registered Nurse at Southwest Community College in Los Angeles, California. She graduated in 1982 as a Physician Assistant from the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, California, and later became a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She also completed her training in functional nutrition as a Health Coach from the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Throughout the last 38 years, she pursued her studies in the advancement of medicine from workshops to symposiums, from leading experts amassing over 30,000 hours of knowledge.

Dr. Lee' is a multiple Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for her volunteer services from four Presidents of the United States. She received numerous awards and recognition from government branches at every level, from the City Council to the State Department, for the humanitarian work she provides under her NuWellness Development Foundation, Inc. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers the Only Cost-Free Thermography, a Painless & Radiation Free Breast Cancer Screening to men, women, and teenagers through the CRT diagnostic machine, which also identifies inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), a triple-negative. NuWellness Development Foundation has teamed up with Fighting 4 The Tatas Inc. to approve Resolutions SCR-97 and ACH-95, declaring October 3rd Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day in the State of California.

Dr. Lee's NuWellness Development Foundation also performs Free Beauty Shop Stroke Screening, as well as a quick three-minute Cardiovascular and Autonomic Nervous System Screening, using the FDA-approved medical device Max Pulse. Dr. Lee's healing-oriented medicine wields a unique approach by incorporating Conventional Medicine with researched, scientifically proven holistic methods.

As a survivor & healed being, Dr. Lee authored "Written Before I Was Born." She was the recipient of the 2019 HerStory Award from the International Women's Federation for World Peace USA, where she also serves as an Ambassador. The esteemed autobiography chronicles her astonishing real-life story. Knowing external injuries can fade away, but internal scars remain beneath the surface inspired her to record her personal meditation, "Detox the Mind and the Body will Heal." She released her Regenerative Meditation to heal the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Dr. Lee's hardship with asthma motivated her in 1999 to formulate "Just Breathe EZ," a wellness designer mask infused with a proprietary blend of minerals. She also recently collaborated on an exciting new topical pain remedy cream, Dr. Lee's Relief which alleviates pain in minutes.

As the highly sought-after Integrative Healthcare Board Certified Practitioner and global media personality, she hosts and produces a weekly T.V./Radio Show, NuWellness TV with Dr. Lee, heard live on iHeartRadio, iTunes/Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Castbox, Deezer and Stitcher. The influential podcast is seen live on her YouTube channel NuWellness TV with Dr. Lee every Wednesday, 11-12 am PST. The acclaimed series explores advancements in natural health, physical fitness, nutrition, integrative medicine, and self-discovery as she interviews leading experts. Her beautiful heart and passion inspired her dedication to serve and educate the masses on the true meaning of health and well-being.

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Debbie Love is a 4th Degree Black Belt - Speaker & Author 

Her focus: Tweens, Teens & Young Adults so they're able to navigate all the 'Firsts' ahead of them & avoid the pitfalls.

Debbie Love did not set out to become an instructor or a martial artist for that matter, come to be a 4th Degree Black Belt and Certified Karate Instructor...who can stop a larger opponent with relative ease, out of sheer interest. It was out of necessity; she was compelled to learn everything she could about the subject. Because of a personal family tragedy that had a profound effect and would eventually change the course of her life. Once she started learning there was no looking back.

Her close cousin Julie Love, near identical in size and appearance, was the victim of a violent crime in Atlanta in the summer of 1988 which was the subject of headline news. It took over a year for Julie’s remains to be found after her disappearance. Once the facts came out of what happened to Julie, it was clear she lost her life because of one mistake, she ran out of gas. And even though she ran out of gas in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Atlanta, it was a fatal mistake.

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Social Media:  Facebook - Instagram - Linkedin

Websites:  Heads Up Self Defense

WHO IS JEANNETTE: Jeannette LeHoullier is a seasoned CEO, formerly with The HealthCare Foundation for Orange County, a $16.5 million non-profit health grantmaking 501(C). After relocating to the Temecula Valley in 2008, Jeannette created a unique virtual management business and published articles on her blog. In 2017, she added Senior Technical Tutoring to her business model. Her writing has culminated to include being a journalist for the Menifee Buzz (senior and tech focus), published author of “It's All About Showing Up: The Power is in the Asking” by Robbie Motter, and “LOVE YOUR HATERS” by Angela Covany. Jeannette is also writing two books “JOYFUL COMBOBULATION – How to have JOY amidst chaos” and “JEANNETTE’S JOY – Life Perspective.” She is excited to continue her speaking, singing, writing and technical outreach to the community. 

Jeannette’s passion is to serve with servant’s leadership and JOY – “Assisting with Integrity, Compassion, Kindness, Joy and Patience.” Her background as a Board member of BETHANY, an Orange County women’s shelter, has afforded her opportunities for outreach to women in need. Her volunteer service with the City of Menifee Kay Ceniceros Senior Center for two years ignited her passion to further her senior advocacy and technical support for seasoned seniors, baby boomers, and veterans. 

Known for her unique joyous laughter, she created the JOYFUL DIVA name for the GSFE (Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs) DIVA group. 

BUSINESS: JEANNETTE'S JOY is a multi-faceted brand originating from the "Jeannette's Joy" blog, created in 2010. The blog is a thought-provoking site with published articles, graphics, family recipes, and songs. Originating in 2009, the JEANNETTE’S JOY business is a branch of DJ's Virtual Management/Senior Tech Tutor. It has multiple streams of social media. 

AWARDS: She feels honored and blessed to have received the following awards: SIMA Global Awards 2022 and GSFE Certification of Recognition – April 2, 2022; GSFE WORLD KINDNESS DAY AWARD 2021 – Murrieta GSFE – November 13, 2021; GSFE Lady in Blue Nomination – August 2021; and CD WILSON “The 100 Women Global Award” – June 27, 2021. Jeannette has also received certificates of recognition from several government agencies. 

PASSION: Jeannette loves to sing! She enjoys helping others while bringing JOY and levity into her connections. Jeannette lives by the Golden Rule principle, treating others positively as she desires to be treated.

Connect with Jeannette:

Social Media:  Facebook Pages - Profile - Jeannette's Joy - Jeannette's Joy Business Group - 

DJ's Virtual Management - Jeannette's Joy Shared Recipes - Instagram - Linkedin - Twitter - Youtube 

Blog:  Jeannette's Joy

Website:  DJ's Virtual Management

Joan Wakeland is a Speaker and an International and US Best Selling Author. She is an empowerment Facilitator with the Laurie Davis organization. Joan is the GSFE Director of the Riverside an affiliate of the Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs in California. She gives her time and talent to touch lives. That is her passion, making a difference, and inspiring others to achieve their aspirations! She serves on the GSFE Advisory Board.

In her work Joan touches many other 501 c3 non-profits. Partial Proceeds of her book “The Run for Freedom “goes to The Helping Hands Orphanage in Malawi. She is on the fundraising committee for the local Boys and Girls club. Joan is a Charter Member of the Menifee Valley Lions Club.

Joan has consistently received many accolades for her servant work in and outside of her local community. Some of her awards include but not limited to:

*2021 Recognized by the City of  Menifee “Citizen of the Month *2021 Ms Woman Of Achievement International * 2021 Angel Heart Award- InnerFaith  New Thought Spiritual Center
For Random Acts of Kindness A Heart of Compassion! *2021 California State Assembly
Certificate of Recognition *2021California State Senate Certificate of Recognition Inspiration to women *2021 County of Riverside Certificate of Recognition for empowering and inspiring Female Entrepreneurs in the County *2021 Lady in Blue Sapphire Leadership Award *2021 GSFE International Women’s Day Leadership Award *2021 President’s Volunteer Service  Award President Biden *2020 She Inspires Me - Sima Awards *2019 President of the United States
Call to Service Award President Trump *2017 Lifetime Achievement Award President Barack Obama

Connect with Joan:

Social Media:  Facebook - Instagram - Linkedin

Website:  The Run For Freedom

Kelly D Smith has a Master’s degree in Special Education with 25 plus years of experience. She teaches middle school students with moderate to severe disabilities. Senator Morrell awarded her The Woman of Distinction for the city of Menifee 2017. She has also been awarded The President's Lifetime Achievement Award and The President's Volunteer Service Award, 2016 recognized by seated President Obama. Kelly is a #1 Best-selling author and dynamic speaker. Her book, Your Amazing Itty, Bitty Book on Faith, 15 Chapters to Overcome Fear and Live a Life of Victory, is available in digital and paperback formats on Amazon. She is also the co‑author of 5 books including two best-sellers in the states and internationally. Kelly writes for Christian and secular markets. 

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Social Media:  Linkedin

Websites:  Warrior Princess 4 God

Kimberly Anderson is a writer, life coach, speaker, Tv Show host, and intuitive healer who helps women tap into their power. A recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, the
Presidential Service Award, Volunteer Award from the United States Congress, All Women Rock Award, Red Blazer Award, She Inspires Me Award, Heroes of Change Award, and many others. She is heart lead, and truly has a passion to help others.

As an intuitive transformational coach & business creative, Kimberly speaks to the soul within, smoothing out energy blocks and emotional ruts. Her coaching begins with inner sovereignty work. Teaching women to understand and trust their intuition is an essential tool for their success, her philosophy, change your mindset, change your life will set you free. Through deep listening, humor, and gentle guidance, she identifies their deepest goals, recognizes the challenges they face in taking steps to fulfill them—and begins creating solutions they would never have dreamed of on their own.

Kimberly has also set the stage, creating a unique and global goddess platform, leveraging women's stories, messages, and businesses to a global audience, and changing lives around the world.

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Social Media:  Facebook

Websites:  Kimberly Anderson

Lisa Ray is a Key Note Speaker and Senior Producer.

Her Media Company Gemini Media and Marketing produces podcast hosts, authors, writers, coaches, and speakers. Her on air television red carpet production builds brands and creates marketing to move your mission, vision, and brand forward. 

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📚Awaken & Achieve; Move your Life Forward

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📚Love Your Haters

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📚Called to Speak, Lead, & Impact

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Haters are Gonna Hate, Use Your Haters to Fuel Your Success

Learn the How To Love Your Haters with her anthology chapter that teaches you how to Use Your Haters Energy as Fuel for Your Own Success! 

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Websites:  Author Lisa Ray

As a young girl growing up I was always drawn to the arts. Everything from drawing, painting and designing. My mother gave me my first camera, the film looked like a merry go round reel and began my adventures taking pictures of my friends and family. My grandmother later gave me my first 35 mm camera which I loved. One of my uncles loved to film and take pictures of everyone, my sisters and I would model for him on occasion for fun. After high school I wasn't sure what major I wanted to study so I enrolled in a community college closed by, Los Angeles Technical College best known as LATTC. They had a great photo program back then and that is where my photography journey began in 1993. 

I am a mother of four children and with every birth I would be inspired by my children to create beautiful portraits, baby photos and creative themes like fairytale and vintage portraits. After my 4th child I decided to become an entrepreneur and became my own boss with my own mobile studio. Since then I have touched the hearts of many women with my Glamour Shots showing them that we are just as beautiful on the outside as the inside. I taught them self-love, confidence, and feeling comfortable in their own bodies. I now enjoy doing the same but more on a professional level for headshots and business professionals to give them more exposure for their business. The image you project gives you much more attention and you constantly have to keep changing as people always get bored. I recently participated in a pageant together with amazing woman, all shapes and sizes. I was awarded first place for the talent competition showcasing my photography. I enjoy being out in nature, taking pictures of flowers, animals and sceneries. I find it so relaxing and good for your health. During the pandemic that was my escape from the unknown. Life can be very challenging at times but as a photographer I have an advice: If life doesn't turn out the way you want it to be, readjust your focus and take another shot. 

Let's have FUN together and create something AMAZING. 

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Social Media:  Facebook - Instagram

Websites:  Photo Styles By Liz