The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas

Gary Alexander cut his teeth in music by listening to his father’s records (Charles Alexander & The Carolina Five) on local jukeboxes around South Carolina. At 11 years old his personal journey in music began on 2 strings on a guitar he bought for 12$. “I couldn’t play chords because I only had 2 strings and well, because I did not know any. So I figured out how to tune the 2 strings to an open chord. I began writing songs straight away”. At 15 after the death of his mother Gary found himself living alone. He packed a bag and headed to Myrtle Beach SC. After struggling on the streets and sleeping on Ocean Blvd. Gary began to rise above the adversity. He soon began working for Country music stars Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. Larry was a source of learning and inspiration for Gary and the term ‘Songsmith” began to take real meaning. Performance and the writing began to be two separate crafts. At the advice of Larry, Gary took a job with the legendary ‘Opryland” company performing in San Antonio. After a year of being exposed to and absorbing the Texas music sound Gary headed to Nashville TN to record his first demos at the Gatlin Brothers studio. With a 4 song Demo in Hand Gary decided to get back to his roots and moved back to Myrtle Beach. The demo began to make it to the airwaves of radio stations in Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and Columbia SC. While performing in the night club circuit Gary began to perform as the comedian at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. Myrtle Beach was on the rise musically with the insurgence of Country Music stars opening theaters. Gary began to perform as Emcee for the National TV and Radio show “Crook & Chase”. In 2001 Gary was in need of change and inspiration. He caught a plane to Italy and boarded a cruise ship to perform for Celebrity Cruise lines. 9-11 occurred while Gary was in Greece. Being so far from home and away from everything familiar He began to write new material. An E.P. of this material was recorded in Brooklyn NY that unfortunately would never see the light of day. 2002 came and a random phone call brought Gary to Vegas for the next 11 years. After performing on the Vegas strip in show rooms Gary began to work in a new professional direction. Mixed Martial Arts (UFC) was exploding and Gary found himself in the fight capital of the world. Gary hosted an independent Online On Demand radio show called “The Ultimate Podcast”. This propelled Gary into the heart of the sport. Fighters Only Magazine soon came calling and Gary became the US Operations manager for the launch of their North American Editions. Vegas weighed heavy on Gary and eventually the Ocean was calling and he once again found himself at home in Myrtle Beach S.C . with new songs, a new outlook, more life experience and focus than ever. The musical journey that began listening to his father’s records on jukeboxes now continues as Gary has come full circle and come to terms with his musical identity and embraced all muses that come his way. “In so many ways it’s like a parallel to THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Cohelo. My story is about finding treasure that was always under my feet, no matter where I was standing”. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gary-alexander/434096629. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YPZnDn2jjE5pWReSUL45R?si=a-Yr5JVDTMGjdbheimGaiQ

Psychotherapist and life coach Amy Van Slambrook uses her personal journey of healing lifelong traumas to help others do the same, by giving voice to the unhealed wounds affecting their lives and relationships. With over 20 years of professional experience in healthcare administration and finance, genetic and psychological research, domestic violence, and entrepreneurship, Amy brings vast experience to her work in post-traumatic growth and overall wellness in mind, body, and spirit. In addition to a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology, she has trained with some of the foremost experts in the fields of faith, relationships, trauma, women’s issues, abuse recovery, brain health and functional medicine, including Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk and Dr. Daniel Amen. As a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, experienced consultant, and published author, she specializes in trauma and relationships, helping countless women and couples to heal their trauma, find the gifts it gave them, and then go on to have lives and relationships of purpose and passion they never imagined possible. SHOWS

Bill Bloom- Family Man, Money Man, Sailor and Abundant Thinker. bloomfinancialco.com

David Sanderson – is a Horse Bum, Entrepreneur, and a husband for over 25 years. David owns and operates Hunter Lane Inc, in Dallas, Texas with his wife Stacy Sanderson. David’s story is one of meager beginnings and hard work. His success in the equestrian industry has expanded his network & relationships a crossed the country. Currently he works with professionals, in and out of the equestrian world, to inspire and enlighten their business & life acumen IG @hunterlaneinc IG @stacy_sanderson

Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme was born in Lagos, Nigeria. At the age of nine, he received his first pair of shoes from a “Good Samaritan.” Those shoes became a symbol of hope and a catalyst to Manny’s love for basketball. He earned a scholarship to play in the US and then began a career in the technology industry. But Manny never forgot the children of his homeland or the “Good Samaritan” that encouraged him to believe in his dreams. In 2003, Manny and his wife, Tracie, founded Samaritan’s Feet International, a 501(c)(3) organization, with the purpose of sharing hope with those in need by washing their feet, giving them a new pair of shoes, and encouraging them to purse their dreams. To date, more than 8 million pairs of shoes have been distributed to needy children in 108 countries and over 435 U.S. cities. Manny is proof that shoes can be a tangible gift of hope and life change. Samaritansfeet.com

Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker and the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business through podcasting. He is also the host and creator one of the go to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Movement LIVE! https://growthnowmovement.com

Jason’s greatest joy and privilege is found in serving God, His family and the world around him. Married to the amazing Jenny Gianotti, for 17 years, they have two beautiful and bold young girls. As a family they love to explore and adventure around the continent and the world. Jason has a passion for helping others reach their full potential in life and leadership, one step at an time. He has lived and worked in 3 different countries, holding a range of different leadership roles, as teacher, a high school principal, and for the past 7 years as an Executive Pastor. Currently residing in San Diego, California, Jason serves at Daybreak Church. He is excited to be building the local church as well as the Daybreak Leadership College; an institution dedicated to equipping, training and sending out the next generation of market leaders, influencer, pastors, missionaries and church planters.

Jeff Lopes is a proud father of two, a husband, and a entrepreneur for the past 25 years. Jeff has founded numerous companies from inception to 7 & 8 figure Corporations. Included in these is TrueBlue Homes, a portfolio of vacation rentals properties across the Northern parts of Ontario, Canada and Kimurawear a boxing / martial arts equipment brand that was founded in early 2006 out of his own basement. Jeff is currently a host of a top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc. Over the past four years he has coached countless entrepreneurs in balancing the obstacles of fatherhood and entrepreneurship, and achieving a higher levels of success in both area. As Fitness Leadership College Graduate and certified NLP Master & Life Coach. As a Best Selling Author, Jeff has taken all his experiences to create Mans Purpose the fastest growing community of Entrepreneur Dads on the planet. Jeffreylopes.com

Jerome Myers is the preeminent authority of dream realization. A believer that dreams can, and should be real, Jerome left corporate America when he realized that his role offered financial gain, but little significance. He is the founder and head coach of Myers Methods and has been featured in Black Enterprise, Business Insider and numerous podcasts. After building a highly profitable division of a fortune 550 company, Jerome decided to leave the rat race to get away from what seemed to be the endless slew of layoffs. He has developed a system for exiting corporate America and creating a life of impact. Today, he and his company help other apex performers find their calling and live every day on purpose by harnessing the power of his model for a Centered Life, what he calls “the Red Pill”. Jerome and his firms can guide any individual from a monotonous uninspiring existence to a life of fulfillment and impact. https://www.jeromemyers.co/lead-magnet1589065232830

Dean J. Foster, M.D. Dr. Dean Foster knew he would be a doctor from an early age. His Dad was in general practice when doctors made house calls and delivered babies. Dean witnessed first hand the value of wellness in life. He was educated at UCSD in molecular biology then attended USC for medical school. He did his residency at L.A. county Hospital to become a board certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Foster is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He had a successful practice in San Diego involving 4 hospitals trauma departments plus teaching in the medical department ay UCSD. This hectic lifestyle brought him a point of seeking Jesus and travel to The Holy land. Dean did his first mission in 2000 and continues to do missions to the present. He has chosen to lay down the scalpel and partner with Jesus to bring a revival of Christian wellness, protecting missionaries and those who serve the sick from chronic debilitating diseases and cancer. Jeanne Foster Jeanne (Braa) Foster rose from being a single mother and hairdresser to become the Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1989. During her career she shared her talents on stages around the world. As a role model for hairdressers, Jeanne received the very first North American Hairstylist of the Year Trustees Award. Known for her humility and humanity, in 1999 Jeanne was recognized by Modern Salon Magazine as one of the top 75 educators of the century. She recommitted her life to Jesus and retired. She and Dean married in 2003. In 2006, Dr. Foster learned he had cancer. Still reeling from the diagnosis, he and his wife Jeanne were plunged, out of control, into a whirlwind of specialists, tests, treatment options, and alternative medicine. Dr. Foster and Jeanne credit not only his physical recovery, but also surviving the process itself, with their strong faith in God and the ability to hear His direction for them during this time. From this experience, they developed a vision to share the principles of internal, external and eternal wellness in a Christ-centered program. This program is designed not only to build strength and balance in Christians for long-term health and wellness, but also as a tool for drawing those who are hurt and suffering into a safe environment to learn how to experience Christian wholeness throughout eternity. Today Dean and Jeanne work side-by-side sharing “cellular fitness, physical health and Christian wellness as the foundation for eternal beauty.” http://LifeChurch.com CONTACT INFORMATION deanjfoster@yahoo.com