Interview with Giles Thomas.

Thriving in start-up business ventures, Giles Thomas has demonstrated his commercial acumen and strategic management expertise in the 20+ years he has spent in management roles. Having worked within multi-functional roles across North America, Europe and Africa. In 2015, he founded Baobab Wines as an importer of South African wines offering the American consumer wines of both exceptional quality and value.

The baobab tree is an icon of the African continent and lies at the heart of many traditional African remedies and folklore.

The baobab is a prehistoric species which predates both mankind and the splitting of the continents over 200 million years ago. Native to the African savannah where the climate is extremely dry and arid, it is a symbol of life and positivity in a landscape where little else can thrive. Every part of the baobab tree is valuable - the bark can be turned into rope and clothing, the seeds can be used to make cosmetic oils, the leaves are edible, the trunks can store water and the fruit is extraordinarily rich in nutrients and antioxidants. This is how it became known as "The Tree of Life".

Baobab trees grow in 32 African countries. They can live for up to 5,000 years, reach up to 30 meters high and up to an enormous 50 meters in circumference. Baobab trees provide shelter, food and water for animals and humans, which is why many communities across Africa have made their homes near Baobab trees.

https://www.baobabwines.com/

Interview with Stephanie James

Stephanie James stands at the intersection of personal transformation and spiritual wisdom, weaving together her roles as a transformation coach, psychotherapist, international speaker, filmmaker, and pioneering podcast host. With an innate ability to illuminate the path to authentic self-expression, she has become a trusted voice in the global consciousness movement.

As the creator and host of Igniting the Spark with Stephanie James, she engages in profound dialogues with the world's most influential thought leaders, scientists, and spiritual teachers. Her weekly podcast, syndicated worldwide, serves as a beacon for those seeking deeper understanding of psychology, spirituality, and human potential. Through these conversations, Stephanie creates a unique bridge between cutting-edge research and practical wisdom, making transformative insights accessible to audiences worldwide.

Her compelling documentary, When Sparks Ignite (currently featured on Humanity Stream+), showcases intimate conversations with renowned international change makers who reveal how life's greatest challenges can become catalysts for profound transformation. The film masterfully illustrates Stephanie's core message: that our deepest struggles often contain the seeds of our greatest gifts to the world. Her latest book is “Your Big Fat Juicy Life and everything after” a love story.

https://www.stephaniejames.world/

Interview with author and speaker, Louis Pelliccioni, Jr.

Louis Pelliccioni Jr. is a dynamic professional with a diverse career spanning multiple industries. With over six decades of experience in coaching, finance, real estate, and business ownership, Lou brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to every endeavor.

In sports, Lou made a lasting impact as a basketball head coach at both the middle and high school levels, leading teams to two state championships and maintaining an impressive winning percentage of over 80%. Lou was also an assistant coach at multiple Universities including West Virginia University. During his tenure at WVU they won a couple Conference championships and had a winning percentage of 69%. Lou has worked with multiple All-Conference players who went on to play after college at different professional levels including the NBA.

As an author, Lou has written and co-authored four different books, two of which were self-published about Basketball, and two were nationally published, about success and handling stress.

When not advising clients or mentoring other people, Lou continues to inspire others with a commitment to success and integrity.

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