Posts Tagged ‘obama’
The First Lady Reads “The Night Before Christmas”
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Get cozy and "pay attention" as The First Lady reads "The Night Before Christmas" at the Children's National Medial Center in Washington D.C. Joined by daughters Malia and Sasha, along with dog Bo, the First Lady continues this tradition of visiting with patients which dates back to Bess Truman.
Originally published December 22, 2009.
Toastmaster Persuades New School Power to Stand Up
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Today I delivered my tenth speech at Agape Toastmasters and completed the requirements for a Competent Communication award. The speech is titled, "Stand In Your New School Power and Dare to Make a Difference" (if you don't see a video above, click here to watch it on YouTube). I joined Toastmasters just over a year ago because I've always enjoyed public speaking and wanted to improve my skills and break out of my comfort zone.
I've been speaking to groups of people for about 16 years. However, most of my speaking has been somewhat informal, (i.e. leading small, intimate groups), or it's been structured but based on a cirruculm (i.e. instructing classes at Long Beach City College). Although teaching, leading and speaking have always been rewarding to me, I felt like I was holding back on presenting passionately and daring to create my own presentations.
In my past year or so at Agape Toastmasters I feel like I've really broken out of the mold I was in and this presentation in particular was one of the most exhilarating, honest and enjoyable pieces of work I've ever had the privledge of delivering to a live audience.
In my mind, this is the beginning of my speaking career and I hope to have the opportunity to deliver this presentation and others like it to groups of leaders in various locations. Specifically I would like to speak to teachers, therapists, social workers, ministers and organizations who provide service to the community. My hope is to get paid as a presenter and to have the opportunity to sell my book, From Sabotage to Success.
Over the past 16 years I've worked at numerous non-profit agencies and I've met many educated, dedicated and warm-hearted people who yearn to make a difference in the world yet seem to be confined and stifled, not to mention overwhelmed. My hope is that I can help these leaders feel strong and powerful so they can do the work they've always dreamed of. In so doing, I will be fulfilling a dream of my own: to use my skills to make a positive difference in the world for those who need it most.
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If you have a saboteur like Puleza who's stealing your power, purchase my book From Sabotage to Success and learn how to take your power back.
If you would like to book me to speak at your next event, please contact me at sherizampelli [at] gmail.com.
If you have a saboteur like Puleza who's stealing your power, purchase my book From Sabotage to Success and learn how to take your power back.
If you would like to book me to speak at your next event, please contact me at sherizampelli [at] gmail.com. Choosing Love Even When He Doesn’t
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Lately I've had a few separate conversations with women about the man in their lives. In one way or another, each woman said something to the effect of, "why is it always me that has to change first? Why doesn't he ever have to do anything?"
I know the answer to both of those questions based on lots of experience and trial and error and I've asked these same questions to my female companions along the way. The easiest answer I can give is this: If you want to be happy and you're not, it's up to you to do something to change it. If that sounds harsh, try this: take all the emotional history out of the equation. Read each of the following words very slowly and let it sink in. Avoid the tendency to get defensive.
If-YOU-want-to-be-happy-and-you're-not-it's-up-to-YOU-to-do-something-to-change-it. This is simply a routine statement like, if you want a tuna sandwich, you'll have to do something to get it. If you want to go to the movies, you'll have to take steps to make it happen.
For some reason in relationships we want the other person to change first. If you have two stubborn, inmature people both refusing to change first, your relationship will be in a stinky stalemate for way too long (trust me, I know). Here are a few different ways to look at it.
1. Going first is cool. Being the leader can kick ass sometimes.
2. Maybe he is the one choosing love and you should follow his lead.
3. If the stuff about the law of attraction is true and Joy and Love are attracters but hate and anger are repellents, why on earth would you want to stay in hate and anger when all it does is keep you from what you want and you and only you can change it?
It took a really long time for me to get this. I guess I'll have to raise my hand for the category of stubborn and immature.
After watching the Presidential Inauguration and the We Are One concert, after hearing powerful speeches and inspiring songs about "doing your part" I figure the least I can do is love the ones I'm with. Seems pretty minute in comparison to running the country in turbulent times.


Song of the Week – 1-20-09 – Till The End of the Day by The Kinks
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
For many American's, today was a day of celebration as our new president was ushered into office. This song is a great reminder to keep the celebration going, from the morning til the end of the day.
"Till the End of the Day" was written by Ray Davies and released as a single in 1965 (Wikipedia).
Buy Till The End of the Day by the Kinks on iTunes


The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.


Get Gal VanIZed Inaugural Celebration
Monday, January 19th, 2009
With the inauguration of President Barack Obama coming, I have decided to have a personal inaugural celebration. I have decided to step up and become a president of my own life.
That includes presiding over my thoughts, actions and choices. It also means consciously choosing the beliefs and actions that keep my own life moving forward and benefit others along the way. There is no time for hatred, pettiness or materialism. We must get strong and stay strong.
Please join with me. Choose to become the president of your life and to live as a leader who is dedicated to be part of the change movement.
If you find yourself resisting change or sabotaging your success, my book, From Sabotage to Success might help. This book truly proves that you can change your life no matter how many hard times you've experienced.
By the way if you want your own Obama poster go to:
http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com You can get one with your own name or with 'Galvanized'. Being Gal Vanized means that you can have fun, be feminine and sexy and also be strong. It's about finding the balance of energies that is uniquely you. I believe that as we do this, we are in a better postion to share our gifts with the world. [caption id="attachment_1763" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Be a super hero, Get Galvanized and dare to make a difference"]
[/caption]Therefore, it is a noble effort to take this preparation time, just as we consider it noble when a warrior prepares for battle or a musician practices her scales.
There's a Galvanized theme song and T-Shirt. Both are great for getting you in the mood to be a creative force in your own life and the world at large.
The theme song is titled Galvanize by the Chemical Brothers. This YouTube video combines audio from the Party Ben remix that blends Galvanize by the Chemical Brothers with sound-bits from the Empire Strikes Back movie along with video clips from the movie's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers. Enjoy.
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Daft Punk Rocks Obama on YouTube
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Celebrate and commemorate the election and inauguration of Barack Obama with this mixed-media, stop motion music video. The video blends the imaginative stylings of toy artists Dalek, Bill McMullen and Kubrick and showcases Adam Freeland's remix of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic."
Click play and party like it's January 20.


Here are the results of the countdown so far:
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Stay tuned because very soon I will release Songs to Galvanize Your Mind - A List of Songs for a Strong Mind and a Stronger Purpose.



