Wayne Muller, MDiv is a therapist, public speaker, minister, and author of Legacy of the Heart, which explores the resilience of the spirit in the face of human sorrow. He has been a senior scholar for the Fetzer Institute, a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and a recipient of the Temple Award for Creative Altruism. Wayne is the founder of Bread for the Journey, a national nonprofit organization, and he is currently leading story circle retreats for racial reconciliation in Mississippi and story circle retreats for Congressional Staffers in Washington DC. His other books include How Then Shall We Live, Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest, and Learning to Pray: How We Find Heaven on Earth. His new book, A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough will be available in April 2010. www.breadforthejourney.com.
Jonna Tamases is an actress and 3-time cancer survivor (Hodgkin’s Disease, Large-Cell Lymphoma, Breast Cancer) who has turned her experience into a highly acclaimed one-woman show, Jonna’s Body, please hold. The show has gotten rave reviews and was nominated for two Ovation Awards: Best World Premiere Play and Best Lead Actress. The recently released movie version has won 6 national film festival awards, including Audience Award for Best Comedy Short (Asheville Film Fest.); Best Short Comedy and Best in Show (MAGA Film Fest.); and Best Actress (2009 Show of Your Shorts Fest.). More information at www.jonnasbody.com and www.jonnasbodymovie.com.
Kimberly Mathai, MS, RD, CDE is the author of The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook and a national presenter on the topic of nutrition and cancer. Through Cancer Lifeline, she teaches cooking and nutrition education classes. She earned a master’s degree in integrative nutrition from Bastyr University, with clinical training at Tulane University and certification as a diabetes educator. Ms. Mathai has a private nutrition practice in Seattle, Washington. www.nutritiondesign.com.
Shaina Noll is a singer/songwriter from Port Townsend, Washington. With degrees in the performing arts and transpersonal psychology, she was inspired in the early 90’s to start writing, gathering and recording songs to support those on a journey of healing and awakening. Serenity and spirituality permeate her soul-nourishing albums, Songs for The Inner Child, Bread for the Journey, and You Can Relax Now. Her songs have been a source of soothing energy, comfort and support to people of all ages, including many who face serious illness. She has been particularly touched and gratified to know that her songs have been a gift to many people when they are undergoing treatment for cancer. www.shainanoll.com.
One World Taiko is a professional Japanese drum ensemble that incorporates dynamic movement with heart pounding percussion. Their music is drawn from Japan’s ancient tradition of lively and spirited festival drumming and One World Taiko’s own creative rhythms, arrangements and choreography, adding a modern spirit to the ancient art of Taiko. They have auditioned and been selected by juries to several regional Performing Arts Rosters. After relocating to Seattle in 2001, One World Taiko was selected to be on the King County Arts Commission’s Touring Arts Roster for 2002-2003 and 2005-2006 and Washington State Arts Commission’s Artist in Residence Program for 2003-2005. One World Taiko performs regularly at festivals, colleges, corporate events and schools throughout Washington and the U.S. www.oneworldtaiko.com