Leigh began his cartooning career in 1978 by establishing his own greeting card company, Rubes Publications. His first cartoon collection, the popular Notable Quotes musical cartoons, was published in 1981. 2017 marks the 33nd anniversary of Leigh's daily cartoon, Rubes®, which is now, distributed by Creators Syndicate to more than 400 newspapers and media outlets worldwide. Leigh also enjoys a busy schedule giving thought-provoking and entertaining cartoon presentations at conferences, as well as professional organizations all around the country. Program Description: "A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste" Take a twisted Pop Culture comic adventure inside the ridiculously twisted mind of Leigh Rubin, cartoonist and sit down comic. We live in a pop culture world, a world filled with our favorite films, music, monsters and myths. It's a world of rock stars and scientists who rocked the world. It's a world of founding fathers, fiction, fast food, fairy tales and fantasy. A world of sit-coms, superheroes, sleuths, sci-fi, surrealists, and superspies. Our pop culture world of is a world inhabited by a advertising icons, aliens, genies, zombies and vampires. There are storybook characters, good guys, bad guys, wizards, witches, blockheads, blockbusters and best sellers. Leigh's "Twisted Pop Culture" presentation is an enlightening adventure which demonstrates the influence and importance of how our collective pop culture brings us all together into a hilarious shared experience. Favorite Quote:  "Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul." --Unknown  Key Points - Leigh wanted to be an artist since the age of 5. - He credits his 3rd Grade teacher, Mrs. Joy Mullen for seeing the value in his art and inspiring him to pursue it as his path in life. Leigh Rubin, creator of Rubes comic strip, speaks at Cubberley’s promotion ceremony - Rubes Cartoons was first published in the Antelope Valley Press on November 1, 1984. - Leigh's first book sold 40,000 copies. - His first cartoon series was called Notable Notes.  "Rejection is not a bad thing." -Leigh Rubin  - Rejection is part of life and you can actually grow from it. - Constantly promote. - Follow through. - Everybody deserves respect. You never know what that person knows and the influence they have. It doesn't matter their station in life. Respect them. Transformational Tips 1. Look at the problem from as many viewpoints as possible. The answer to the solution can come faster or better when you do that. 2. Be persistence. It's a difficult journey and being persistence will help you reach your goals. 3. Don't be afraid to try something new. Just do it and grow from it. Favorite Books: Contact: rubescartoons.com

Episode 9: Leigh Rubin: Dealing With Rejection and Developing Persistence Towards Success

Abstract artist, Skin care specialist and Motivational Speaker, Jen Braff also works as Executive assistant to CEO, Jim Fowler of Novo Construction. Jen once was the long-time Executive assistant to the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Dr Jerry Buss, until his passing in 2011. Jen has many other experiences, including her appearance in the NBC hit show, Age of Love. She was pitted in against girls half her age, in the reality series about whether age matters when it comes to love. In the final episode Jen came in as the runner-up. Jen has also recently appeared on 60 Minutes, the Dr Phil show, and was featured on TV Guides “Sexiest Stars of Reality TV. Other features include People Magazine, Star and US Magazine; all because of her youthful, unique and interesting take on life, no matter her age. She's posed for Playboy Magazine, a television host for many live events in Los Angeles, and has been a swimsuit model for over 20 years, doing ads and runway for several companies including Ujena Swimwear. Jen obviously does not go by the "standard" when it comes to living life as an "older woman." Jen is involved with charitable efforts that help to support abused women and children, has numerously appeared on Fox 11’s Good Day LA for ST Martins animal rescue and adoption, and supports International Green Shield which helps raise monies victims of Katrina, etc. She has started her own YouTube channel which tells of her secrets to DIY beauty, where and how to save on skin care, make up for women her age, staying and looking young, and being positive and confident in who you are at any age. Jen has a son Jon in his 30's, whom she raised as a single mother without financial help from his father who was not much a part of Jon's life growing up. That situation actually helped her become a stronger woman and fortunately Jen was raised with both parents (still together,) 6 brothers, and a huge extended family, there was no lack of love and support. Three of her brothers are Los Angeles city firefighters; one is a high school teacher, another works for Long Beach Police Dept. She was most proud of her brother Harry who passed in 2011, and was disabled and taught her the most about compassion and patience. She has been through many trials and tests in her life, some when just a child, but Jen believes your past is a important part of your life. Even the negative experiences are learning tools if you have the right attitude about them. They help shape who you are, but don’t have to limit what you can accomplish and become, today. This life is to be lived now with the greatest happiness and joy. Everything is possible if you believe! “Don’t let people dictate how you feel about yourself. You can’t control others, but you can be the master of how you think and feel about You.” Favorite Quote:  "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." - Denis Waitley  Key Points:  Jennifer had a goal early in life to be happy. She had to deal with abuse as a young child which left her with damaged adrenals. Her recover was hard. Even so, she managed to compete in dance and in sports. In 2011, her best friend and mentor, Dr. Jerry Buss, passed away and within the same time period, her brother passed away. This left her dealing with PTSD, which led her body's organs to start shutting down. Her cat also went through the same symptoms. At that time, she was bedridden for a year. For those over 50 (and ever 40), don't put limitations and boundaries on yourself. Be self-aware of what your body can handle and can't handle. Jennifer is starting a YouTube series with her brother Jerry. She wouldn't be where she is now had she not gone through her greatest transformation and the spiritual awakening she had. She creates in her mind what she manifests outside, including her health and youthfulness. Never stop learning.   "Don't put...

Episode 10: Jennifer Braff: Discover Your Best Self with Love and Compassion

Marcie Peters is a certified holistic health counselor, transformational coach, speaker and best-selling author. She is known as The Age Backward Mentor. Marcie graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the University of Washington. She is the best-selling author of Not Broken and How to Age Backward, the founder of The Health and Happiness Guide(.com) and Transform Your Health World Summit (www.TransformHealthSummit.com), and is a featured speaker, sharing the stage with exciting thought leaders. Marcie’s work has affected thousands of people worldwide. Favorite Quote:  "Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." --Rumi  Key Points: Suffered for 16 years, starting at age 21, with fibromyalgia and other underlying medical reasons. She was left bedridden for a long time. Every part of her body was in pain. She got to the point that she identified herself as a sick person. There were benefits from the attention she was getting. She became of this and asked herself what story was she telling herself. Marcie became her own advocate and took responsibility for helping to change her health. During this time, she did a lot of research and experimenting. She spent $300,000 on her health and what she learned. What she went through led her to her life's work.  "Awareness is the first step in transformation." -Marcie Peters  3 Tips: 1. Take 100% responsibility for your health, happiness and state of your experiences. 2. Get into the right mindset. Love yourself. Accept yourself. Be aware of the words you use. Don't fall into the happiness trap. 3. Your lifestyle choices affect your life. Even your identity. Contact: Personal website: MarciePeters.com  Sign up for the Marcie Peter's Cutting Edge Convention where top experts will share their innovations in health, wealth and happiness: cuttingedgeconvention.com and it's FREE!

Episode 11: Marcie Peters: A Journey into Health, Growth and Happiness

Shannon Knight survived breast cancer twice. Like millions of others she was faced with the challenge of deciding how to save her life. She refused chemotherapy and did some radiation and mastectomy. When conventional medicine failed, her she discovered alternative healing at a hospital in Mexico. It was because of her courage and willingness to go on searching for alternative cancer treatment that she is alive today. She survived! The death sentence hanging over her head has been removed for over five years. Shannon is now a cancer advocate and certified life coach who has assisted many survivors who struggle with the emotional issues connected with cancer. She has been a guest on radio shows and featured in documentaries. She has deep empathy and compassion for all cancer warriors and understands what an individual goes through once they learn of a cancer diagnosis. She can relate with having to choose treatment and how difficult it is deciding how to save your own life, especially if your doctor has given you only so much time to live. Shannon Knight is a survivor and thriver. Having survived breast cancer twice, including stage 4, she was faced with the challenge and fear of how to save her life. She refused chemotherapy and did some radiation and mastectomy. When conventional medicine failed, her she discovered alternative healing at a hospital in Mexico. It was because of her courage and willingness to go on searching for alternative cancer treatment that she is alive today. She survived! The death sentence hanging over her head has been removed for over five years. Since then, Shannon has become a cancer advocate and continues her education in order to help in her mission. With training as a certified life coach and other training, she helps survivors dealing with emotional issues from the cancer more forward. Favorite Quote:  "She designed a life that she loved." -Unknown  Give yourself permission to be happy. Key Points: -Shannon fully recovered from Stage 4 breast cancer physically and emotionally. Her cancer spread to her bones and lungs. Since August 2011, Shannon has been cancer-free! -She learned to appreciate each day. -Happiness meant so much to her. -Shannon decided to take full responsibility for her life by seeking healing therapy and for her attitude. -She created Angels for Shannon to help raise money for her treatment in alternative therapies. -She recognizes that each person, including her own family, has their own path. She took control and walked her own path. -Her twin sister also got the same cancer and went through the same treatment with Shannon's urging. -Shannon helps women going through cancer to have hope. Part of this is to encourage these women to give. When we give, we are also helping ourselves. -She went through both physical and emotional trauma throughout her life before cancer, including being stalked. When believing that we have shame and guilt from what happens to us, Shannon said, "This is the great lie that lives within us. We are not what happens to us."  "Our attitude about what happens to us, transforms us." -Shannon Knight "The journey of breaking and being mended is the beauty. Until a wound runs its length, we don't see the full beauty of someone else." -Shannon Knight  Three Tips: 1. Evaluate our support system. -Look at it whether it's realistic or unrealistic from what to expect from them. -Get a spiral notebook and write down a page for each support person and look at it from the perspective of realistic versus unrealistic. 2. Does this make me happy? Do what makes you happy. Have passion for what you do. 3. Look at the dark stuff as helping lead you to your true path. This includes being rejected. "Rejection is redirection." Favorite Books: Contact: Shannon's website: shannonknight.com Angels for Shannon: angelsforshannon.com Shannon's Story: shannonsstory.com

Episode 12: Shannon Knight: Winning and Thriving Against Cancer and in Life

Hiba Hakim is an energetic online entrepreneur of the 21st Century. She inspires Millennials and leaders of tomorrow to dream big, actualize their potential and earn while learning. Her goal is to encourage and guide these leaders to build a business and lifestyle that will allow them to be happy, successful, and live their true self. Hiba has a background in online entrepreneurship, psychology and executive life coaching. She studies, practices and teaches the key roles of how one’s mindset and the internet intersect in designing and creating a dream business and lifestyle. Favorite Quote:  "Don't conform to the ways of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." -Romans 12:2  Key Points: -Don't conform to what you see everyday in the world, especially in social media. -Drop the negative messages you see constantly around us. -Hiba earned her bachelors degree in psychology. Soon afterwards, she applied graduate school in counseling. She was rejected for the program. -According to Hiba, your thoughts create how you feel. -She asked God for help. He guided her to see an opportunity in life coaching through an acquaintance. Soon after researching various school of coaching, she found a top one. -Hiba's transformation was going from the 9-5 job to becoming an entrepreneur. -Uses her looks to help make a positive difference by drawing in people to her positive messages via edutainment. -Hiba's reason why she is going through her transformation is to be able to help others. She continually feeds her mind each day.  "Use your mind and the power it has to really create your desired life and your dream life." -Hiba Hakim  Three Tips: 1. Be intentional. Have intentional thoughts. --Understand the core reason we do what we do. 2. Practice gratitude. 3. Be aware of what you're feeding your mind. What you put in directly relates to what you'll put out. Favorite Books: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Contact: Website: hibahakim.com Facebook: facebook.com/hibahakimcoaching/ Snapchat: @hiba_hakim Instagram: @hiba_hakim Twitter: @Hiba_Hakim

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