Creative Contributors
Sunday Gathering Speakers
For over 25 years, Deborah has been evolving her private practice and healing style into one of sacred integration. Uniquely combining her studies of psychology, the healing arts, and spirituality, she helps people discover how to unwrap themselves from learned behaviors and beliefs that inhibit a state of mind-body-spirit wellness. She is studied, certified, or licensed in over a dozen different types of bodywork & energy work including Reiki, Shiatsu, OrthoBionomy, Cranial Sacral, aromatherapy, & deep tissue therapeutic massage. She integrates the art of all of these healing forms together in response to the needs of the client- both the conscious as well as the unconscious needs.
Deborah holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in the Philosophy of World Religions. She is also a Certified Life Coach. Her extensive experience and education include teaching, HR management, team and individual coaching, program design, leadership skill building, event planning, and multiple proprietorships.
Dawn has explored many avenues in her search for truth in this world. She studied with Native American medicine women in New Mexico from their teachings, the Philosophy of Universal Beingness within the Whole. From there she discovered a consciousness-centered graduate program at Southwestern College in Santa Fe and graduated with a Masters in Counseling. Being called to explore energy and spirituality more deeply, she studied mindfulness and Buddhism, trained in Healing Touch energy therapy levels 1-3, and obtained a Masters in Divinity from Eros Dei Dictum seminary.
All of these life explorations brought great joy and built foundations for the deepest and most fascinating journey that was always calling ~ to know truth of Soul within. During participation in the Eros seminary community, where teachers continually pointed all to know their truth within, Dawn remembered who she is as divine Soul, and what her role is in co-creating with others a new world of harmony, peace, love for all life.
She now shares of herself in service from her Soul’s purpose and guidance, teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with others in upliftment for all life.
Nicole Losie is an ordained Interspiritual minister and yoga instructor in Toledo, Ohio. Nicole owns and operates Presence Yoga, where she companions clients as they explore the deeper truth of themselves through yoga practice. Through her ministry called Sacred Presence, Nicole officiates weddings, funerals, and family and baby blessings. She also offers spiritual direction and discernment services. As a chaplain with the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, Nicole provides one-on-one spiritual support to first responders and offers interfaith blessings at department events and memorial services. When she is not busy with yoga, chaplaincy, and performing weddings in Ohio and Michigan, Nicole devotes her free time to serving every whim of her cats Marco and Ruthie.
Born in Turkey, one of Dr. Guldal’s first lessons in life was to observe dual cultural norms. To blend and embrace both Turkish and American cultures as her own, and different than that of her family before. One of her next lessons was to discover her ability as an intuitive and her intense passion to soothe the pain of others.
These early lessons shaped what Dr. Guldal would soon become a doctor, spiritual healer, spiritual leader, and a Medicine Woman. She saw and deeply felt the pain and illness that existed in many cultures and communities. It was part of why she chose to learn as much as she could in the realm of healing. Not just healing but teaching others to seek what is within themselves to heal and grow. She has discovered that helping to increase the desire to see clearly, release old patterns of thought, actions, and feeling lends itself to a personal evolution that is beyond words. A consciousness that transforms not only each one of us but is so dynamic it is infectious.
Rich "Rev Gabriel" Lindner is an ordained Interspiritual minister, poet and songwriter. He lives near Cincinnati, Ohio with his wonderful wife Sue and two dogs Bernie and Coco who sometimes appear in his music videos and help teach him about unconditional love. He is blessed to have 3 awesome grown kids, Alexandra (Alex), Chester and Weston.
Ignacio (Iggy) Garcia is a Native of Peru South America and has been taught in the sacred ways and arts of Peruvian Shamanism, and also walks the red road with The Native American Church of Nemenhah and is recognized as a Medicine Man, Minister, Chief, and elder. Iggy is a spiritual leader in his community in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a speaker, writer, entrepreneur, radio host, and is the editor & producer for www.withinsightsradio.com and hosts a weekly internet podcast & radio show for the last 15 years.
Reverend Cher Trenholme is an Interfaith Minister, a Spiritual Teacher and Founder of One World Family. Her ministry focuses on appreciating diversity and promoting understanding and equity between all people. She works in her community to educate people of privilege, like herself, to be aware of unconscious bias, as well as the systems in our country and the world which are set up to disadvantage and oppress people.
Following her guiding principles that all beings are sacred and connected, she advocates for maximizing laughter, creativity and childlike wonder for all, particularly elders.
Rev Cher, an avid bibliophile, has served as an elementary teacher and accomplished performer in regional musical theater for over 30 years. She loves Nature, her butterfly and pollinator garden, and cares deeply for Mother Earth.
I’m interested in matters of the heart like unconditional love, divine connection, and authenticity. I’m curious
about all the ways and reasons we live in opposition or resistance to those things and what is needed to let
them go. I want to be a vehicle for self-love, self-trust, creativity and intuition. My journey to acquire those
things for myself has been challenging and ongoing, and kind of awesome.
TRACEY ROONEY is a spiritual seeker and has been a student of meditation for more than 20 years. She is a teacher and an ordained minister with a special affinity for and connection to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Tracey worked with Adventures in Consciousness for many years as well as with Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.
She is also an actor, producer and activist, including a production of The Diary of Anne Frank LatinX connecting Holocaust Survivor Speakers to undocumented immigrants. She is also very involved with CRxEATIVITY's Artist's Way programs and a member of Brigitta Dau’s healing through creativity artists' community.
Dr. Natalie Horn started her career as a dental hygienist, always enjoying her role as an educator and care giver. She went on to achieve her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree and Licensure, after which, she developed her dental practices with the focus of “Whole Body Wellness” concept in search of unanswered questions. Her approach to MIND, BODY, SPIRIT has enabled her to focus on the source of her patients' concerns. Dr. Horn currently practices dentistry for the underserved, traveling throughout South Carolina and has her own practice “Healing Hands Center” based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
Ash Archambeau Doilin is delighted to be Sacred Awakenings Education Director. She has over 15,000 of personal practice in meditation and self-healing, over 3,000 in the classroom with ages 2-80, and created HMHB Kids Programs ® 3 year-long comprehensive digital programs in wellness education for ages 2-18 (awareness training + energy psychology + character education). Her early childhood background, study abroad in Europe, and college degree was in musical theatre & stage directing. Her postgraduate days were spent as a working actress in Los Angeles and having a million different odd jobs & creative experiences.
Gini Behrendt is a Spiritual Coach helping clients find their own clarity and connection to the Divine within them, utilizing the approaches of meditation, Law of Attraction, and sound vibrations. She has walked many paths to get to this place and holds much gratitude for those life experiences. After studying with many spiritual and non-spiritual leaders she learned that her greatest teacher is listening to her Higher Self. Thus, everything she teaches is to help others find their greatest teacher; connection to the Divine within
Sunday Gathering Musicians
John and Lori Lefevre Johnson love making music for Sacred Awakenings. Drawn to the warm and loving community, they have found a musical and spiritual home. Both have been performing professionally for over 40 years, playing all kinds of music from jazz to pop. Lori teaches jazz voice at Hillsdale College and performs throughout the Midwest with numerous jazz groups. John is in demand throughout the region as well playing guitar and bass. They work together in the jazz vocal group, 6th Edition and have performed with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, the Toledo Symphony and have traveled throughout the country and beyond performing the music they love.
Dan O’Connor has been performing music in local area venues since 1980. He is a member of The Dan and Don Show, Manfaithe, Quartet Bernadette and O’Connor/Coats. Exploring the joy and power of music is his motivation
I am a Guitar Player and Singer. Music came to me early in life and helped me through an abusive childhood. I studied Music with Performance in Voice at Miami University in Oxford, Oh. I also studied at The Army/Navy School of Music and performed in Army Bands in Europe and The U.S. I have helped form and travel the U.S with different ensembles. I taught Guitar and Voice privately for about 40 years and am now retired. I continue to perform and am Music Director at Unity of Monroe, Oh and a self employed Performing Artist. I have videos, current timeline, along with ongoing dialogue on Facebook at DaveSams/TheDaveSamsBand. I am a deeply spiritual person and a student of Buddhist Studies.
Kim Buehler has performed all over the United States as a professional singer with 30 years’ experience in all major commercial repertoires. She is the alto section leader at Trinity Episcopal church and has performed at many other churches in the area including Unity of Toledo, Angels Landing and Holy Trinity Lutheran.
Kim holds a Master of Music Performance in Voice and Bachelor of Education from the University of Toledo, and is currently part of the Development Team at Toledo School for the Arts.
Emily Mitchell is a well-seasoned performer with a degree in Musical Theatre from Oakland University. After graduating she was cast in the Broadway touring company of Bring It On the Musical through which she traveled all over the US and Japan before returning home to Toledo to teach dance as co-owner of The Space. Emily is also known for her hilarious portrayal of Pomegranate Girl on Youtube. She is the daughter of proud mama, Lori Lefevre Johnson, music coordinator of Sacred Awakenings.
My name is Shawn Michael Lord. I am a singer songwriter and I've been playing music
passionately and competitively since the age of 10 years old. I have lived a lot of adventures in my life that have not been so pleasant but those firey roads taught me how to stop at nothing. Anything is a gift if we choose to see.
Rich "Rev Gabriel" Lindner is an ordained Interspiritual minister, poet and songwriter. He lives near Cincinnati, Ohio with his wonderful wife Sue and two dogs Bernie and Coco who sometimes appear in his music videos and help teach him about unconditional love. He is blessed to have 3 awesome grown kids, Alexandra (Alex), Chester and Weston.
M'Lissa Prottengeier and Lorilee Green are well-known and loved faces on the Toledo music scene. Founding members of the group, Bliss, their combined talents and love of music shines both in the music of Bliss and as individual musicians. Both have performed for over 40 years together and in individual projects including the Radiation Blues Band, from rock to folk and original music. Through their warm harmonies, Lorilee and M'Lissa share a heartfelt and deep gift to touch hearts and bring joy with their music.