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Lindsey Doolittle, Speaker-Author-Artist

Lindsey Doolittle is a speaker, children’s book author, artist, and suicide loss survivor. After her late husband, Sgt. Brett Doolittle of the KC, KS PD, ended his life in 2015 she became a suicide prevention advocate through public speaking and art.  Her children’s book "Goodnight Mr. Vincent van Gogh" offers a gentle way of explaining a loved one’s suicide without sweeping it under the rug. August & September 2018 in Kansas City. she  her traveling art exhibit "Faces After Suicide" debuts. It features ink drawings, suicide prevention resources and letters written by loss survivors.

Learn more at https://abovetherug.com

 

Jennie Washburn and Brandon Eisman

Jennie & Brandon & Talk With ME host Marcia share laughter & conversation about Art for Opening Minds & Hearts & Creating Goodness.

 

Jennie Washburn has a wide range of expertise and experience, and is committed to ongoing learning, personal growth, kindness, and fun!  She is an esthetician, the co-host of Soul Salon, and the host of The Goddess Within women's circle, all in Lawrence, KS  www.facebook.com/The-Goddess-Within-252751568549725/  

 

Brandon Eisman / Deja Brooks is a Drag Queen. July 2018, she is featured in KS Repertory Theatre's "The Legend of Georgia McBride."  She stays very busy with Transformations and other events which raise awareness and funds for service organizations; as well as providing Deja's Reading Rainbow story times at Lawrence Public Library. One of Brandon’s goals is to continue to educate and to open minds, to increase support of ALL people.

ME / Marcia Epstein is an advocate for all the arts & a mental health social worker,
https://MarciaEpstein.biz

Julio Montalvo Valentin, Poet

Julio Montalvo Valentin is the author of two chapbooks, Don’t Give up the Ship and Ship Lost.  His poetry is published in online journals including Thimble Literary Magazine and Plurality Press.  Late 2018 his not-yet titled chapbook on Rice is anticipated from NightBallet Press. No longer an editor and publisher, Julio is busy working on another new project, converting a school bus into a poetry caravan for his upcoming poetry tour.  Until then, you just may find him at a mic in Buffalo, NY.