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As a singer, entertainer and host, Gloria Loring is known for her energy, commitment and joy. She is the recording artist of the #1 hit song Friends and Lovers; co-composer of television theme songs Diff’rent Strokes and Facts Of Life; an audience favorite from daytime TV’s Days Of Our Lives; spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

We discuss with John Mitchinson The Book Of The Dead, an encyclopedia of the embalmed. Ludicrous in scope, whimsical in its arrangement, this wildly entertaining tome presents pithy and provocative biographies of the no-longer-living from the famous to the undeservedly and—until now—permanently obscure. Spades in hand, John Lloyd and John Mitchinson have dug up everything embarrassing, fascinating, and downright weird about their subjects’ lives and added their own uniquely irreverent observations.

Maimah Karmo is the Founder of Tigerlily Foundation and a three year survivor of breast cancer, who most recently received the Congressional Black Caucus Leadership in Advocacy Award for her work with young women and breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m., she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history of breast cancer; and was only 32-years old. While undergoing chemotherapy, she created Tigerlily Foundation to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer.

Executive Chef Cindy Hutson www.cindyhutsoncuisine.com Cindy Hutson is a self-taught chef who developed a passion for cooking at the age of nine. Inspired and amused by the “Original” television culinary genius of the “Galloping Gourmet” and “Chef Tell”, she would emulate their creations on Saturday afternoons. In her teen years she was exposed to Italian and Portuguese cuisine through her best friends father. Now she successfully runs “Ortanique” in Coral Gables, and will soon be opening up “Ortanique” in The Cayman Islands! The food is amazing and you will keep coming back for more!

Barbara Schumann is the founder and formulator of Touché Intense Serums. In 2010 she introduced a revitalized approach to the business of beauty and aesthetic therapy while leveraging best business practices. Since 1991 the Germany raised daughter of skin care pioneer Wilma Schumann has dedicated her time to improving the practices of aestheticians, doctors and individuals, as skin care expert and globally renowned educator. Her highly anticipated launch of Touché, a seven piece collection of high-potency serums merge science, precious resources in nature and the compelling need to provide high-grade, fast acting products invigorated with the sensitivity and needs of skin care professionals. “It’s about people helping people, Schumann adds. We create formulas that will make a difference in people’s lives.

Michelle D. Bernard is an American journalist, political analyst, author, and President and CEO of the conservative Independent Women’s Forum. Bernard graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy. She has a J.D. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center, and was a partner at the lobbyist and law firm Patton Boggs. In 2000, she was a member of the Bush-Cheney Presidential Inaugural Committee. She was the chair for the District of Columbia’s Redevelopment Land Agency. Bernard is a political and legal analyst for MSNBC, and is frequently a panelist on the The McLaughlin Group and The Chris Matthews Show.

Everyone loves great food! Chef Apple is an accomplished Executive Chef, Restaurant Consultant, Photographer, Cookbook Author and Designer based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has cooked for many notable celebrities, personalities and public figures to include: Tom Clancy (Best-selling author) – who swears by her Chilean Sea bass, Michael Phelps (Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record holder), The Prime Minister of The Bahamas; The Right Honorable Hubert A. Ingraham, The Ambassador of The Bahamas Embassy in Washington, DC; C. A. Smith, David Copperfield – Illusionist.

We welcome PAT MCKENNA as our very special guest today! Pat McKenna has worked in the psychic field for over forty years, as a teacher, psychotherapist and psychic / medium. She taught courses in parapsychology/self awareness for 18 years at Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts. She created and facilitated ongoing groups in all forms of personal growth, healing, psychic development, Gestalt, psychosynthesis, journeling, shamic work, adult child workshops, co-dependency, inner child healing, medicine shield building and metaphysics.

Writer, performer and designer Deborah Gregory is the award-winning author of “The Cheetah Girls” novel series (Disney Publishing Worldwide). The 22-Book series (16 books written by Deborah Gregory plus 6 movie tie-in books including “The Cheetah Girls Supa Star Scrapbook,” “Cheetah Girls 2 X0X0 Postcard Book” and “Cheetah Girls Cheetah Chatter: A Dictionary of Growl-licious Lingo”) is about five talented teens who form a singing group and make their dreams come true in the jiggy jungle. The Disney Channel original movie produced in conjunction with Whitney Houston, “The Cheetah Girls” –based on the book series–airs this summer and stars Raven Symone, Adrienne and Kiely from 3LW as well as Lynn Whitfield.

Rosilyn Rayborn: Founder, Smackages.com Frustrated with having to visit the overwhelming department stores to try the latest beauty products before she purchased, Rosilyn Rayborn founded Smackages.com. Smackages.com: your makeup counter—now online. Smackages members enjoy all the benefits of shopping for cosmetics in the store paired with the convenience of shopping online.

Signature J is an e-magazine featuring the arts, entertainment, and lifestyle content. It is our mission to bridge the very best of the past with the exciting new flare of the future. This magazine will push the limit in terms of positive stories about unsung heroes/sheroes that deserve the spotlight. Look to us for an endless supply of stories about up-and-coming artists and creative dynamos that reveal a clear vision to the future like a thousand points of light. Signature J will lead the revolution in the rebirth of a “cool” and swift return to the foundation of a classic, structured lifestyle accentuating fashion, class, etiquette, and civic awareness.

LOREN RIDINGER is: Senior Vice President of internet retailing giant marketamerica.com, Creator of the award winning cosmetic line, Motives® by Loren Ridinger and the uber-luxurious skincare line, Cellular Laboratories™, and co-founder of the exquisite jewelry collection, Loren Jewels® . Loren is an internet mogul who has been changing the face of the beauty and shopping industries for many years. Her impeccable style has established her as one of today’s leading trendsetters. She has been named to Vogue’s Top 100 as one of their most influential women, selected by Haute Living as one of New York’s and Miami’s most influential residents, awarded the 2009 Women of Substance and Style award, recognized by Fashion Group International for her contribution to the fashion and beauty industry, in addition to being named Woman Extraordinaire and Top 50 Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine.

Demetria McKinney is a river with many streams–singer, actress, model, song writer, and dancer. Whether she is acting on stage to a sold out audience or a featured soloist at a major event, Demetria continues to receive admiration with standing ovations from her performances. She earned a leading role in Mark E. Swinton’s “U Don’t Know Me,”. Demetria has a rich history with screenplay- writer and director, Tyler Perry.

Great interview with the wonderful Demetria McKinney, so inspiring

Porscha Coleman has appeared as a lead dancer in the music videos for such artists as 50 Cent and G-Unit, Faith Evans, Will Smith, Kanye West, Nelly, Busta Ryhmes, and Snoop Dogg.  Her first big break came in 2001 when Porscha, who has a 4-octave range, sang live to the track of J-Lo’s hit song, “Waiting for Tonight” on the hit show “The Great Pretenders” on Fox Family Channel.

Porscha Coleman talks about her life, successes and hopes

Supervising Producer, Tyler Perry Studios With two hit shows currently on the air (House of Payne and Meet the   Browns) and eight films having been released in the last four years, all opening at #1 or #2 on their opening weekends, Tyler Perry Studios Supervising Producer Roger Bobb is without question one of the most successful producers working in the film and television industry today.

Supervising Producer of Tyler Perry Studios – Roger Bobb

ROB HARDY, Director/Writer/Producer RainForest Films recently celebrated the smashing success of TAKERS!! Rob Hardy broke into network television with his January 2008 directorial debut of the Emmy Award winning show ER. Soon after, Black Enterprise Magazine listed him among the Top 40 Entertainers under 40 (2008). Since recently wrapping production on Stomp the Yard: Homecoming for Sony Pictures, Hardy has returned to television with a directing stint on the CBS series Criminal Minds.

Rob Hardy tells us what it takes to be a successful filmmaker in Hollywood