The Speakers

ROB CRISELL spent more than two decades in publishing, non-profit work, law, and commercial real estate. These days he’s a full-time writer and educator, teaching Shakespeare at local schools on behalf of Murrieta Valley Union School District and Shakespeare in the Vines. As an actor, he’s appeared in Merchant of Venice, Complete Works of Shakespeare, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet, among others. He’s the author of Red, White & Bard: A Celebration of Shakespeare in America, a one-man show slated to premier this winter. He’s a graduate of Yale University and George Mason University School of Law. His adventure novel for kids, The Zoo of Impossible Animals, was published this fall. He lives in Temecula with his wife Monisha and their two children.
As a breech baby, MAYUMI AMARGO was born to explore with her feet first. Her parents taught her to try, respect all, and have faith. She is the proud older sister of four.  Growing up, she dreamed of positively impacting people’s lives, and going to college.  

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science at the University of California, Merced. She minored in life, with an associates in friends, volunteering often. She lived with ups and downs, as did those who walked before her. She knows all things work together for good.

Ah, yes, she is giving a TEDx talk. You must be wondering: what makes her an authority to speak? She is a person. A person with an idea.
ISABELLA MARTINEZ is a junior at Western Center Academy, a STEM focused high school. She is the founder of Net4Seniors, a youth led non-profit organization where teens provide internet, social media, and smart device training to help senior citizens connect to their friends, families and the world.

Isabella has received awards from Google, Disney, the Teen Entrepreneur Academy and has been featured on TV, internet radio and newspaper. She is a member of USC’s Youth Think Tank, the Hispanic National Bar Foundation and Whatever It Takes, a social entrepreneur program for teens. She loves volleyball, water polo, scuba diving and has a deep passion for making the world a better place through public speaking.
 After over twenty years in pharmaceutical marketing management, JOHN McCABE turned his attention back to his first love of landscape design and horticulture.

In 2003, He started McCabe’s Nursery and Landscape Construction with his wife Helene and daughter Melissa in DeLuz. Now the valley’s largest residential landscaping company, they’ve won awards from both Riverside County and Rancho Water for drought tolerant design.

John holds a Master’s degree in business from Pepperdine University and is a lifelong learner. He is a self-taught horticulturist, applying the good scientific principles he acquired from the medical field to the practice of landscape design.
If you combine the humor of Gary Shandling, the physicality of a karate expert, and a touch of zaniness, you’ll end up with something that looks like DAVID CRUZ – and for a lot less money!
 
David has made people laugh for more than 10 years. He has performed his high energy, interactive comedy show for corporate events, cruise ships, casino’s and comedy clubs.
 
David has learned one thing from his therapist: the only reason she's willing to listen to him is because he pays her. At this time he would like you to know that his cholesterol is under control, he loves his mother, and he hasn't bounced any checks. How much better could it be?
DIANA REIN  is “one of the blues world’s rising stars,” according to American Blues Scene Magazine’s review of Long Road, Rein’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, which cleaned up the 2016 LA Critics Awards — garnering Best Blues Artist, Best Female album and Fan Favorite.

Guitar hasn’t come easy to Rein, who was born in Romania and raised in Chicago. It wasn’t until after the birth of her son, Vaughn (named after Stevie Ray), that she found the resolve to pursue mastering the instrument that captured her soul many years ago.

With a clear purpose to thrive as a blues artist, amplified by talent and hard work, Diana is plugged into her destiny and making sure every note counts.
MARY MOLLWAY is a learning, development, and health coach. As the owner of her company BrainWorks, she provides movement-based approaches that may improve cognitive development, sensory integration, and motor coordination through a specialized approach called primitive reflex integration.  She works across the lifespan and frequently works with clients with autism, ADD, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and PTSD. She has been a public school teacher for twenty years, specializing in reading instruction and is an adjunct professor in a teacher education program for an online university. She is deeply involved in the community and currently serves as an appointed Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Murrieta.
DANIEL MIDSON-SHORT is an inspirational speaker, writer and co-founder of liveClinic, a Healthcare software and Telemedicine company based in Irvine, California. Originally from Sydney Australia, Daniel moved to California six years ago to further his career as a speaker and communication trainer. 

Daniel’s passion is helping others to find focus and fulfillment through their work and daily actions. He has twice competed in the World Championships of Public speaking, reaching the Top 30 speakers worldwide in 2014 and 2015.
JONATHON MILLS has become an undeniable champion and outspoken advocate for people struggling to connect with society through meaningful work. After overcoming a learning disability growing up, he went on to succeed in the manufacturing world, growing several companies to large profits.

He started the “first ever” thriving skateboarding ministry that reached youth across the US, later opened a “safe” indoor skatepark, those were followed by two churches, and an epic youth outreach event at the Storm Baseball Stadium, where over 3000 attendees enjoyed live music as hundreds were baptized right on the field!

Today, the Mills live in the Temecula Valley, balancing a start up company called Connect Products and People,  life, and raising their adopted daughter Hailey, who requires “total care,” and their biological daughter Lexi. Together, the Mills family is dedicated to serving humanity - changing culture and making history however they can.

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YESplace is a community of young entrepreneurs ages 12-25 and their mentors (business owner volunteers). Founded in 2012, YESplace helps youth start their own businesses through seminars, one-on-one coaching, training sessions, school clubs and TV & Radio stations on SuccessTV.org and SuccessRadio.org.
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Inland Valley Business and Community Foundation (IVBCF) is a California non-profit corporation that provides a platform for local business owners to engage, promote and support the development of each other's businesses while fostering goodwill in the local community.
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Palumbo Family Vineyards is proud to be a second-year California Certified Sustainable Vineyard and Winery, which helps showcase our commitment to our community, the environment and our dedication to producing quality wines. The 13 acre, 2500 case per year family-run winery has often been described as “boutique” but favors the term “artisanal” to describe the involvement and passion that goes into the daily operations.
Jana Farella helps both buyers and sellers meet their real estate objectives. Jana has extensive knowledge of the communities in Temecula and Murrieta Valley, and she will work tirelessly on your behalf to make your next home buying or home selling experience a pleasant and successful one.

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