Mark Sherwood, Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and his wife Michele L. Neil-Sherwood, Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), have a full-time wellness-based medical practice in Tulsa, OK called the Functional Medical Institute where they adopt a whole person approach, which is outcome based looking at each individual’s unique needs. The couple has co-authored three Amazon #1 best-selling books, The Quest for Wellness, Fork Your Diet, and Surviving the garden of Eatin’. Dr. Mark Sherwood will be joining us to share his past experiences and thoughts on turning challenges into triumphs. Visit fmidr.com to learn more.

David Masci from The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will be joining us to talk about the 24th annual “Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival” on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $600,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships. Go to ThousandOaksRotaryWineFestival.com to purchase tickets.

Kelsea Warren, a workplace values expert and founder of The Seamless Coach, LLC. She will be joining us to discuss a new survey conducted by Cox Business, asking Gen-Z and Millennials about Workplace Tech. By highlighting this disconnect between organizations and their younger employees, Kelsea Warren hopes to encourage business owners, managers, and IT teams to make necessary adjustments that meet the needs of the growing majority of employees. Visit www.cox.com/business/home.html to learn more.

Dr. Dave Rahn & Ebonie Davis are the authors of “Grit & Joy: Help for Bewildered Families of Teens. In a culture filled with distractions, Grit & Joy helps parents and mentors to guide teens toward a joy rooted in authentic faith. This book offers practical advice, compelling stories, and a blend of biblical wisdom, social science, and brain science to help families break free from the frantic pace of modern life. It provides strategies for leading teens to a deeper, lasting faith that equips them to face life’s challenges with confidence. Visit store.randallhouse.com/product/grit-joy/ to learn more.