Moving Mountains with Sasha

Paul Donsbach  is a Texas native and a lawyer. Raised in an era when those working for social progress were rooted in religious faith, he believes that many of today’s problems likewise require a renewed commitment to spiritual ideals. In his writing career, Paul is a co-author of The Bronze Scroll, an adventure-romance novel involving a treasure map found in a Dead Sea cave that reveals the location of ancient, legendary treasures. With a true story of deciphering this ancient treasure map, this groundbreaking novel tells a story of adventure, discovery, and the real meaning of treasure. Credit: Paul Donsbach

His new book Spirituality for Badasses blossomed out J. Stewart’s life as a spiritual seeker, finder and coach/teacher. He teaches based on his direct experience, twenty-nine years of interaction with numerous nonduality-advaita-zen-unorthodox teachers, his ongoing education & certification in modern mindfulness and a degree in communications / engineering from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. He makes his home in Virginia. Credit: J. Stewart Dixon

Ramon Martinez or Ramon Wholesale Sharks (best known in the social media world) used to work for people, now he teaches people how to work for themselves. Let go from corporate America, Martinez went from breeding English bulldogs just to make ends meet to running a multi-million-dollar wholesale real estate company. Now, he’s giving back by helping others achieve the same success he has manifested in his life. Ramon was born and raised in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico. He graduated from Alhambra High School & dropped out of Phoenix College. He's worked for such companies as Chase Bank, Wells Fargo & Bank of America. Ramon resides in Phoenix and works alongside his Brother Rodrigo Martinez, his cousin Christian Murrieta, & sister Raquel Martinez. Credit: Ramon Martinez

David envisioned Helix as an opportunity to provide his incredibly talented, case competition winning, upperclassmen colleagues an opportunity to be paid for engaging with leading organizations and helping them solve real challenges while at university. David brings incredible value to the table from his experiences at leading healthcare organizations in Chicago such as MATTER. In addition, he has hands-on experience participating in and winning national level case competitions hosted by P&G, KPMG, Oliver Wyman and United Airlines. Credit: Helix

Joshua Spodek PhD MBA hosts the award-winning This Sustainable Life podcast, is a three-time TEDx spJoshua Spodekeaker, #1 bestselling author of Initiative and Leadership Step by Step, professor at NYU, and leadership coach. Credit: Joshua Spodek 

Professional speaker and coach Diana Acuna visits Moving Mountains with Sasha to explore emotional intelligence, and the practical tools and techniques needed to improve one's emotional intelligence. Diana is a strategic senior-level professional with a proven record in overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously, maintaining composure, and demonstrating flexibility and professionalism under pressure.  She has an ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, growing the organizational reach, and increasing the position of the organization while increasing their profitability. Audiences are welcome to visit Diana Talks to learn more about Diana and her services. Credit: Diana Talks

Lynne Turner is a psychotherapist in practice in Beverly Hills, California, where she has practiced for over 30 years. She grew up on the East Coast, in the aptly named seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Montclair State University, she moved to Los Angeles, where she earned her Master of Science degree in psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. In addition to her practice and her writing, she is a Los Angeles-focused street photographer, which has afforded her the opportunity to take a closer look at the human condition from yet another perspective. She lives with her daughter and two dogs in the Hollywood Hills. Credit: lynneturnerink.com.

Dr Raman K Attri is a powerhouse of positivity that will leave you inspired. Undeterred by his permanent disability and inability to walk since childhood, he continues to be an inspiring personality. He guides leaders and professionals on strategies to accelerate workforce time to proficiency. A performance scientist, he is world’s leading authority on proven methods to speed up professional performance. An organizational learning leader at $40B Fortune 500 technology corporation, he manages a Hall of the Fame training organization, which is also named as one among the top 10 in the world. A prolific author of 20 multi-genre books, he writes about the importance and methods to speed up your path to excellence. Passionate about learning, he holds two doctorates in the learning domain, earned over 100 international educational credentials, and is awarded some of the world’s highest certifications. Learn more about his work at www.speedtoproficiency.com.

Karen Tran-Harding, M.D.  is a diagnostic radiologist at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, a specialty in which physicians use imaging to diagnose, manage and provide therapeutic options for patients; radiologists act as expert consultants to referring physicians by interpreting imaging, generating accurate reports and recommending further imaging, tests or treatment. Raised in Southern California, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in biology from UCLA and attended medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. After an OB/GYN residency, she switched her focus to radiology. She returned to California from Kentucky in 2019, was awarded an abdominal imaging fellowship by UCI Medical Center and then took her current full-time position there. Her husband, whom she met in medical school, is a frontline physician treating COVID-19 patients. She wanted to share stories of their accomplishments, both professional and personal, to create hope and inspiration in the dark months of the novel corona virus pandemic. Thus was the inspiration for Tran-Harding’s web series MEDICAL HEROES, a 30-minute show which streams daily, 7 days a week, at 9:00 a.m. PT/noon ET on the DB&A Television network. Each episode usually spotlights two people, in insightful interviews conducted by Tran-Harding with questions enhanced by her own medical knowledge and experience. She is also the producer of the show. Credit: Barrettco / DB&A Television Network

Today we meet Joe Wallenstein who has produced numerous television movies, pilots, and mini-series. Throughout his more than 40 yrs in the industry, he's worked an assistant director, associate producer, and producer. He is a Director member of the Directors Guild of America as well as a member of the Writers Guild of America West. The author has a track record in storytelling, having produced two highly-successful TV series, Knots Landing and 7th Heaven. He has also written two previous books about film production and safety in professional filming: Practical Film Making: A Handbook for the Real World and Nothing Dies for Film. He'll be joining us to discuss his book "Flynn and Miranda: Your Right to Remain Silent", published by Trine Day. The book is a fictional account of a true story. The release date coincides with the 58th anniversary of Ernesto Miranda's arrest in 1963 for kidnapping and rape. The criminal case, Miranda v. Arizona (1966), would make his name a household word. Credit: UFVA.org; joewallenstein.com.