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Getting To Know The Church Secret Shopper, Greg Atkinson, and His Unconventional Community-building Approach

In 2018, a study was conducted in a school to enhance students’ learning experience. As per the results, they found out that when teachers deliberately foster a sense of belonging by greeting each student at the door of the class, they see significant improvements in academic engagement time and reduced disruptive behavior. The key is to make each student feel special and wanted in the class for them to show their best behavior. In fact, we have seen similar videos on social media in which teachers can be seen waiting outside the class to welcome their students with a high five, a hug, or a handshake. And then they let them enter the classroom. This allows the teachers to gauge and set the mood of the class. 

Though it might seem like a small step, it can create a huge difference in someone’s day. Greg Atkinson is of the same view, and in fact, he has been implementing a similar idea in communities globally for years now. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, leadership coach, consultant, and member of the Forbes Coaching Council. What is even more interesting is that he’s been using his unconventional yet effective approach to help leaders develop strong communities. 

Greg has worked with different churches, including some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country, as well as with businesses, non-profits, and organizations such as Josh McDowell Ministries.  

Besides being a motivational speaker and leadership coach, he is a bestselling author. Greg has four successful books to his credit. Moreover, he has authored numerous e-books and articles. But one thing Greg is most passionate about is hospitality. He speaks and writes about hospitality and encourages church leaders to be more welcoming and accessible. He puts it as a Biblical mandate, where they are to ‘welcome the stranger.’ 

Building a strong and connected community requires acceptance and tolerance; when someone feels loved and wanted in a place, he is bound to be inclined towards its offerings too. The idea is simple; if you don’t greet the guests at your house well, they will not return to you or probably would even cut off ties after some time. On the contrary, if you are warm towards others and make them feel welcomed, they will enjoy spending time with you, and in turn, this will strengthen your relationship with each other. A similar formula applies to churches, institutes, and organizations as well. 

Greg has been speaking, writing, and teaching for nearly three decades, as well as running a global leadership conference, First Impressions, which encourages all churches to be more inclusive and welcoming. Having hosted hundreds of speakers from around the world till now, the First Impressions Conference organizes both virtual and in-person events. It is essential that people feel at home in their local churches, and that’s where you build a strong bond with your community, making them a part of your bigger family. 

It was in 2009 that Greg also started his church secret shopper company called Worship Impressions. It primarily works with large churches in order to create welcoming environments and be prepared for the guests each weekend. Greg visits churches unannounced as a secret shopper and evaluates everything that happens on the weekend. He then presents a report and provides his feedback on the services, which helps the churches get enlightened and improve themselves.

Being a people person, Greg Atkinson loves to be around them, learn from them and teach them something new through his own experiences. He imparts his knowledge as a coach and secret shopper to the people he meets daily. In fact, he strives every day to touch people’s lives around him, which in turn helps build a better society. He makes sure to instill kindness and compassion in people. His approach, though unconventional, develops a feeling of belonging to their community and owning it. 

Greg is a very ambitious and driven individual. He gets excited every time he sees someone post a picture of one of his books on social media. Greg gets thrilled walking into a bookstore and finding his book on the shelf. He even gets driven by those around him, whether they are his mentors or friends. With every book, with every mentorship program, and with every coaching session, he learns something new and tries to teach others as well. His work has shaped him as a person and made him a better husband, father, leader, coach, and inspirational speaker over the span of thirty years. And he wants to use that knowledge to make the world a better, more accepting, and peaceful place to live in. 

Actor Jermaine Rivers to Suit up for “Black Adam” and Lands recurring role in Netflix hit series “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3

With only two months left on the calendar, 2022 will undoubtedly be seen as a breakout year for actor Jermaine Rivers ,the Atlanta-based actor best known for his role as Shatter on Marvel’s television series “The Gifted”. Some might say that Rivers is an overnight success, but his impressive resume and track record for consistently delivering praise-worthy performances says otherwise. 

For over a decade Rivers has paid his dues, working alongside  academy award winning actors like Al Pacino, Danny Glover and Richard Dreyfuss. He’s landed roles in some of the hottest shows on network TV like MacGyver, Dynasty and “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”. Rivers summarizes his career as “The result of a slow but steady grind that took more than a decade of hard work, discipline, self-sacrifice and even rejection to accumulate.” 

On 21 October the world will see Rivers take it up a notch as he officially becomes part of the DCEU when he suits up for his role in the highly anticipated film “Black Adam“, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Rivers is no stranger to the superhero genre. In addition to his role on“The Gifted”, last year Rivers became part of the MCU when he doubled as (Jamie Fox’s) Electro in “Spider-Man No Way Home”. 

In addition to his role in Black Adam, Rivers is also joining the cast of the Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias” in the show’s third season that will air in Spring 2023. Rivers has been cast in a recurring role (Charles Perkins). Although no details have been released to the public about his character, Jermaine took to Instagram to share news of his casting saying, “Feeling extremely Blessed and excited to be joining the amazing cast of Sweet Magnolias in Season 3”. Rivers also secured lead and supporting roles in the following films that will be released next year: “A Party to Die For”, and “Freedom’s Path”. Jermaine Rivers is rep’d by Play Management and Eris Talent.

Katey Stanley | A Multitasker and an Inspiration to Women

With over 153K followers on Instagram, Katey Stanley is a well-known millennial mom-blogger and writer for NJ (New Jersey) Mom. She has four adorable children and enjoys spending quality time with her family. Katey has been blogging for the past six years now, and her work focuses on her family life and how she manages it all. She’s mostly seen sharing pictures of trips to the beach or different parks along with her family. This is not all! There is more to Katey Stanley than meets the eye. She makes sure that the content of her Insta blog is engaging as well as informative so that other mommas can benefit from it. 

Whether it is parenting tips, mother hacks, or child development, she covers diverse topics and loves to share fun things one can do in New York City and New Jersey as well as what can be explored with kids. According to Katey, having children isn’t something that should put your life on hold but rather enhance every experience with an added perspective. Hence she writes about family-friendly activities, helpful parenting suggestions, and other ways to improve your quality of life.

As far as her first job is concerned, Katey joined Avis Budget Group once she was out of college. She started off her career as a social media manager, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with some of Instagram’s most popular personalities, including her all-time favorite blogger, Amber Fillerup. After interacting with her, she realized that Instagram blogging was her true calling, so she decided to leave her job and embark on a journey to social media influencing. It wasn’t until she quit her job that she realized how much time she was able to devote to her loved ones and create unforgettable memories with her children.

At first glance, Katey Stanley’s life may seem overwhelming, but her ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously allows her to be a hands-on mother of four as well as a content creator. In addition, she contributes to the parenting magazine NJ Mom, which focuses on great local resources for your family. Find the best pediatrician in your area, fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend, a fitness class for your toddler, or a great place to throw a kid-friendly birthday party; NJ Mom has it all. 

When it comes to content for her personal blog, she keeps it very refreshing, and her Insta feed is a sight for sore eyes. It ranges from spending the weekend baking or doing science experiments, riding along the lake on beautiful mornings, ice skating, heading to Florida, and much more. The best part is that she involves her kids in every activity and thoroughly enjoys taking photos to cherish them forever. Katey uploads these on her feed as an inspiration for young moms across the world. 

A woman of creativity, courage, and strength, Katey has mastered the art of multitasking. To put it simply, she is tenacious and a go-getter. Not only does she put her family as her topmost priority, but she’s also living her life to the fullest while managing her work and cherishing every moment. Since her work mostly revolves around her vacation trips, nights out, fun events, etc., it is often hard to separate the two. However, she has come up with a strategy to balance it out – she designates the first 15 minutes of any event for photos and then keeps her phone down to enjoy that time with her family unless she finds a priceless moment again, of course. 

Undoubtedly, Katey Stanley is a role model for many women because of her incredible achievements and unconventional parenting approach. In fact, many influential and famous people read her blogs to learn some insider tips and tricks. They adore her and feel proud of the contributions she makes. She has found fulfillment in her role as a mother and truly enjoys parenthood. Moreover, Katey encourages others to do the same. 

Parenting doesn’t always have to be serious and boring; as a parent, you have to make it fun for your kids in order to keep everyone’s sanity in check. Through her blogs, she motivates people to ignite the same passion in their lives. Katey suggests taking a trip to your favorite spot, as it will certainly help you find a new perspective. There can be magical moments in the simplest things; you just have to look through the right lens. 

Actor Douglas Taurel Uses the Power of Theatre to Inspire and Honor Our Veterans With His Solo Show, The American Soldier

Theater is a powerful art form that breaks the boundaries of storytelling. It creates a lasting community between what happens on stage and what the audience feels as they experience a story unfolding. Esteemed actor Douglas Taurel knows this fact all too well as a seasoned performer. And as the house lights dim, Douglas elicits meaningful and lasting emotions from his audiences as they experience his award-winning solo show, The American Soldier.

Much like the old Vaudevillian actors did in the old days, traveling the country with their trunks full of costumes and props, Mr. Taurel does the same. He uses the art of theatre and goes from city to city, pulling props out of an old WWII Army trunk, transforming into 14 characters, and sharing powerful stories to help veterans and their families heal. 

The American Soldier is a play based on real stories and letters written by soldiers and their families spanning the American Revolution through the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The script seamlessly combines years of intensive research where Douglas Taurel would go to the New York Public Library to read hundreds of letters from every war. The play explores our soldiers’ and their families’ internal struggles as they reintegrate into society after coming home from combat. But the play’s real power is how it highlights the brotherhood these soldiers have shared as they serve the country together. “After a while, they’re not fighting for the country. They’re fighting for each other,” shared Douglas Taurel.

He initially performed The American Soldier in 2015 in front of eight people at the iconic Bowery Poetry Club in New York. He fondly recalls that day as it significantly changed his career trajectory, allowing him to find a deeper purpose for his craft. “It was raining on the Sunday of Memorial weekend, and hardly anyone was there. I knew no one would come, and I didn’t think anyone would get it. It was so freaking hard to get motivated,” recalled the actor. 

However, Douglas Taurel found the motivation to press on and perform the play. After the play, he received a standing ovation from all the eight people who were in attendance. He remembers one poignant moment when a Gold Star sibling came up to him in tears to thank him for performing the play. “She came up to me, hugged me, and said, I hope you never stop performing this play because what you are doing is incredibly important,” said Taurel.

Since that rainy Sunday night, Douglas Taurel has traveled to over 40 cities performing his solo show in front of crowds of people. He has performed at the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, The Library of Congress, Off-Broadway, The American Legion’s National Headquarters, and recently in Champaign, Illinois, where he performed at the iconic Virginia Theater in May. In addition, he earned a nomination for the Amnesty International Award when he performed in Scotland.

Every time he thinks the play has found its ending, he receives more invitations to perform and share its message. At the start of 2022, the play was in Bedford, New York, then Tracy, California, Champaign, Illinois, and a VFW in Madison, Wisconsin. 

This November, he will gear up to begin his tour in Charleston, Illinois, at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, then at Monmouth University in New Jersey, and finally at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University, Ohio. During the last stretch of his tour, he will be stepping in for Stephen Lang’s one-man show Beyond Glory.

“We go on with our everyday lives and have no idea of our soldiers and their families’ commitment and sacrifices. We are responsible for knowing what wounds they carry for us as a society. We at least owe them that much,” said Taurel.

Helping Make An Oscar-Nominated Movie: Dr. Savoy Brummer’s Contributions In The Making Of “King Richard” Deserve Applause

The best film of 2021, King Richard, needs no introduction. The movie is based on the life of living legend Richard Williams, father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Will Smith played the iconic lead role and did justice to the character with his outstanding acting skills. But one fact that most of us are unaware of is that the movie was set to be released in 2020, but due to COVID-19, it was delayed twice.

King Richard made it to the big screen finally in November 2021. The movie went through a set of difficulties due to the global pandemic. Some of the main actors left the movie due to scheduling conflicts. Production wasn’t easy either due to preventive measures for the virus, restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing caused a lot of struggles for the team. Still, one man that made it possible, and streamlined the whole process by providing health support through his expertise and years of experience, was Dr. Savoy Brummer.   

A Hollywood Doctor who now has an iconic effect on the entertainment industry, Dr. Savoy Brummer is a diverse workforce consultant. He already had an impressive career as an award-winning physician executive, a healthcare and health equity leader, and a movie producer. Dr. Brummer is the CEO and Founder of Ivy League Capital, private equity and venture capital investment firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology, healthcare, and media. His firm has exited several portfolio companies with 100% returns to investors, including media projects distributed across various platforms, including Netflix. 

Dr. Brummer looks at the next generation of leaders to invest in because he is concerned with the current state of leadership in this country and globally. He is keen to get involved at the earliest stages of high-growth companies to help guide executives through the critical stages of company formation and scaling for growth.

In early 2020, Dr. Savoy Brummer was contacted by a senior Hollywood producer and asked to provide COVID-related educational services to prepare the entertainment industry to restart after being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Brummer quickly embraced it and dove in headfirst. He spoke to various Hollywood unions regarding the possible applications of hospital-based procedures and COVID mitigation strategies.

For the movie “King Richard,” Dr. Brummer was responsible as COVID Compliance Officer working with Warner Brothers Pictures to reopen production safely during this pandemic by implementing COVID protocols that had never been used till that time. This was at a time when there were limited mask availability, no vaccinations, and first-generation testing. The production, which had already been suspended along with all of the other Hollywood productions, searched out an innovative partner to begin re-shooting as it would be one of the first major feature films to shoot post-COVID.

As an African American, Dr. Brummer continues to understand the importance of telling black inspirational stories. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie was shot over numerous months with a cast of thousands—several consecutive scenes involving over 500 extras. The film employed over 5,000 people to ensure it met all safety requirements helping to make an oscar-nominated movie.

A veteran producer who was in charge of production for Warner Bros reached out to him after a positive referral. This producer had a major project on their hands and was tasked with shooting the movie “King Richard,” starring Will Smith. The film was to be shot entirely in Los Angeles within the next one hundred days. The producer requested Dr. Brummer because he was a trusted physician and producer in his own right who understood and had a better knowledge of production. The production team was purposeful in wanting to make available culturally appropriate guidance and was concerned about the various actors and crew with diverse medical conditions and backgrounds that may have required special consideration. The producer also needed help implementing production-specific industry-wide guidelines and best practices for maintaining health, safety, and compliance with COVID-19 on set.

Dr. Brummer has worked with his colleagues to develop practical solutions for other tv and film productions. Dr. Brummer has been in charge of COVID-19 compliance for hundreds of Motion Pictures, TV shows, and streaming series. He has helped to bring back Hollywood while ensuring the health and safety of thousands of employees working on those productions. 

From Georgia to California and beyond, his work takes him all over the country as he supports his portfolio of companies. He is a highly sought-after speaker on leadership and venture creation. Dr. Brummer founded ‘A Safe Way Forward,’ a company that helped crew and actors get back to work while keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Brummer has learned that movies are more than entertainment; they can change the world by telling stories that need to be told. He believes he can make a difference in every aspect of our society through art and health care and has found a way to make a difference in one of this industry’s most challenging times.

After a long, exhaustive journey to bring “King Richard” to the screen, the world can finally see it. With all of its ups and downs, the final product has been a joy to watch as it was meant for us to take away a personal lesson about human nature and life, in general, every time while watching it.

Multifaceted Artist Johnnie Spencer Shares His God-Given Talents To The World Through His Music

With God’s grace, talented writer, author, composer, musician, singer, producer, photographer, videographer, and graphic designer Johnnie Spencer is setting his sights on establishing his remarkable brand. Fueled by his passion and his unwavering faith, Johnnie is one to look out for as he manifests his destiny in the music industry as one of the world’s most celebrated artists.

Johnnie Spencer is a multifaceted artist who has been blessed by God with the gift of creativity. As one who embodies the tenets of peace, prosperity, and reform, the up-and-coming creative hopes to spread his message of positivity to the world in light of the many tragedies the world is currently facing. 

Johnnie does all of his work through the Lord’s unquestionable guidance. With his uncanny ability to create life-changing music, he is on a mission to usher in a brighter world for everyone. His company Bright N Morning Star Productions Worldwide has steadily built a reputation in the music industry through his genuine personality and the power of his faith.

In a recent interview, Johnnie Spencer said, “It is my mission to respect all persons, reinforce the feeling of hope that’s been lost, and help reignite the faith that’s been missing among people who need encouragement, whether that encouragement comes from the music God has inspired me to make or through the encouraging content God has inspired me to post on my social media.”

Johnnie Spencer owns his brands and businesses and constantly grows his ventures throughout his esteemed career. He has garnered a following on social media for posting encouraging content that inspired many people. In addition, the versatile musician and producer is known for creating music that can deeply resonate in the hearts of his audience.

Much of Johnnie’s success can be attributed to his powerful spiritual conviction, unwavering faith, and God-given gifts and talents. Johnnie knows deep in his heart that he is a tool created by God, who has been called, chosen, anointed, and used for God’s glory, purpose, and plan. His commitment to creating his music is deeply motivated by this passion, and the music God gives him in his dreams. 

Johnnie Spencer owes his musical gifts and talents to the Lord, and with this guiding principle, he is navigating the music industry with great success. Crafting inspirational tunes and encouraging music, he uses his songs as a powerful vehicle of self-expression that will ultimately help people no matter what they go through. 

Johnnie’s foray into the world of music was not easy, but by the divine powers of God, he has managed to overcome every challenge that has come his way. Johnnie does not see other songwriters, musicians, singers, or producers as his competition. Because he can occasionally be his own worst enemy, he only competes with himself. He only cares about doing God’s will so he can reach greater heights through his music.

Ultimately, Johnnie Spencer envisions himself as a vessel of God who can inspire, motivate, and encourage his audience. He wants everyone to know that encouragement is coming so be ready to embrace it because the darkest days are all in the past. Johnnie is doing God’s work here on Earth, and he is making the world a better place, one song at a time.

Here’s How You Can Head-Start Your Influencer Career on Social Media | SMG Viral

In recent times, influencer marketing has surpassed all the traditional media tactics and has become a mainstream marketing phenomenon. It is no secret that social media has become an integral part of our lives regardless of demographics and psychographics. This provides more room for any influencer to become popular. Even the large conglomerates and renowned brands are opting for influencer marketing to spread the word to their target market instead of going for traditional means. In short, these days, there is great scope for influencers to make it big through social media. 

We are all aware of the fact that the online presence of any influencer makes a lot of difference. Every model or influencer who wishes to be successful relies on social media. And rightfully so, because the power of social media is enormous; it allows influencers to connect and engage with their audience. However, many don’t get enough time to do so. Hence, influencers hire the services of social media marketing agencies to do the job for them. One thing is sure that being famous on social media has its pros and cons. Sometimes, there is a lot to handle, such as content creation, SEO, and post-editing, not to forget constant engagement with fans or customers. This is where social media marketing agencies like SMG Viral step in. With their unique set of skills and techniques, they guarantee success. 

SMG Viral deals with over 250 million active audiences, which makes them one of the top social media marketing agencies. The company showcases its clients’ profiles internationally and assures a stress-free experience by understanding the nitty-gritty of their social and business life. Their millions of users is where it all starts, resulting from a combination of independently owned websites and long-standing relationships with some of today’s most prominent social media pages. SMG Viral can boost your profile like no other. They are proficient in maximizing their clients’ revenue streams across all platforms by utilizing their potential audience.

The social media marketing agency operates tons of social media pages and is famous for tailoring different content styles for various platforms. The experts create engaging content according to their customer’s tone and personality. Besides that, SMG Viral is known for its unique strategies, including website marketing, affiliate channel marketing, and over a hundred media accounts to promote its potential clients. Each social media channel requires specific content as the audiences differ from one platform to another. The proficient team at SMG Viral matches content with the preferences of its audience to achieve maximum attention across the globe. The company takes pride in getting 80% of social engagement in one go.

Though they have been a successful marketing company for e-commerce sites for years, a few years back, the team decided to switch to a more compatible market and ventured into influencer marketing. The idea was to stretch their limits to a whole new arena of online marketing, and the results were astonishing. Once they focused on influencers, they started to take over the market with their best research, campaign creation, and data cultivation tactics. The experts at SMG Viral handle the mass loads of messages to make interaction possible between the fans and the influencers. This ensures rapid growth and maximum profitability for fast-paced industries that seek social media for marketing purposes. 

When it comes to engagement, their strategies work in two ways. One is posting on new pages, and the other is uploading accurate and authentic content. There is a high fluctuation in the fashion market which frequently changes the trends; however, SMG Viral makes sure to cover all aspects because they realize that engagement is only possible when relevant content is posted. They are updated with the latest trends and tend to merge them with their clients’ social media content, which is timely, accurate, and connects with the masses instantly. 

SMG Viral gives the perfect social media engagement experience to struggling influencers and models by showcasing them in a positive light in front of their potential audience. If you are one of the aspiring influencers facing difficulty keeping up with all that interaction on social media and want to stand out from the rest, get in touch with SMG Viral for a stress-free social media marketing experience. They will take care of your content, edits, posts, and interactions without you having to invest more time. According to the agency, posting the right content not only gets engagement, likes, and comments but can also make you a superstar in no time.

Bears playing catch-up after a slow start

The 2022/23 National Football League season had been billed as an important one for the Chicago Bears, with followers of the club hoping to see their side hold their own during the regular season before going on to mix it with the best in the new year. The Bears are rarely expected to make a serious challenge to win the Super Bowl – despite doing just that once before, but the team’s only success came almost 40 years ago. 

That wait is too long in the minds of everyone with a passion for Chicago football, but is it about to change? Is this the season when the head coach Matt Eberflus finally takes his team in the long run to the deciding match? It’s possible, and fans know they must continue to be optimistic and support the team, but the current crop of players looks to be some way off that magical team of 1985. 

There’s a lot of football still to be played, and the leading names from Illinois sports betting aren’t about to get carried away. With the season just two games old, fans won’t be reaching for the panic button anytime soon either, but there hasn’t been too much by way of encouragement. It has been a slower-than-expected start, with the Bears already playing catch-up. 

Can they turn it around? Our team of football fanatics and sports betting experts bring you up to speed on what’s happening at Soldier Field as well as how traders working at the leading betting apps have responded. If it’s worth knowing and relates to the Chicago Bears’ season, you’ll find it covered below.

Slow start
There was an air of enthusiasm amongst the supporters ahead of week one, and the Bears had a great chance to get off to a winning start and set out their stall for the season ahead. Chicago wanted to prove to their doubters that they have the squad depth, character and belief to make a dent in this season. Did they live up to expectations, giving supporters something to get excited about?

Week one ended with a home-field victory over the visiting San Francisco 49ers, with the final scoreboard reading 19-10 in the home team’s favour. The bare result tells the story of an easy win, but that wasn’t the case. The Bears were pushed hard by the 49ers, made to work every minute of every quarter. The opener ended without a point scored before Philly went into half-time with a 7-0 lead. 

The pressure was on their opponents to respond, and they edged their way back in the third, winning 7-3. It was set up for a grandstand finish, with both teams knowing what they needed to do to get the result. Chicago stepped up and delivered, winning the final quarter 12-0 to claim the victory.

Improvements needed
It was a great start with the players’ battling qualities the most impressive aspect of the game, at least in the eyes of those with a passion for Chicago. They had the opportunity to go 2-0 for the season but came up short against the Green Bay Packers.

The team knew they were up against it at Lambeau Field and were aware that improvement on the first match was needed, but it never came. The Packers wiped the floor with the Bears, winning 27-10 thanks to a stunning second quarter when they fought back from 7-3 down by winning 21-0. That was a thrashing; one Chicago couldn’t come back from. All the great work from the previous game was undone, spoiled by a lack of concentration and several easily avoidable errors.

Bookies’ view
What do the bookies make for Chicago’s chances this year? Will they make it to the playoffs or go all the way and win the Super Bowl? Will they crash out of the running at the earliest opportunity, playing the entire season this year?

That remains to be seen, but we can get an idea of what to expect from the players by looking at the opinion of the biggest bookies. The current Super Bowl betting odds has Chicago as the 27th most likely winner. A tad harsh, to say the least. According to the bookies, Chicago has less chance of glory than the Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants. Time will tell.

Monytize Can Distribute Your Next Film, TV show, Music or Video Game

Social media has connected people from virtually any part of the world, but most users have always been mere consumers. Monytize aims to change the social media game by transforming users into monetizers with its revolutionary approach to the digital space. 

Monytize is a community of free thinkers, content creators, athletes, artists, celebrities, non-profits and more. The platform is curating a unique way of consuming entertainment and online connectivity while generating revenue back to its users and worthy beneficiaries from around the world. Monytize is creating a massive impact on a global scale by reinventing social media consumption and ensuring that consumers get their fair share of the multi-billion dollar industry. 

Members of the Monytize community can stream entertainment, play games, and engage with their friends and family on the platform. As the world’s first philanthropic social media platform, Monytize is changing the world, one cause, brand, goal, and mission at a time. After its official BETA launch on September 1, 2022, the platform has helped people and organizations worldwide. 

Furthermore, Monytize vowed to give 20% of its earnings to people who need help and lift their lives. Monytize has sealed partnerships with many respectable organizations, including Social Wireless, a South African Company providing free internet services in Johannesburg. The partnership has made it possible for South African Monytize members and their community to access social media, movies, music, and games that generate passive income for them and their families.

Monytize presents a philanthropic and wholesome approach to the entertainment industry, changing people’s perception of it as merely for fun but as an instrument for positive change. Users are contributing to the positive legacy Monytize is building. 

Unlike other entertainment platforms requiring regular subscription fees, Monytize welcomes members to its community for free and gives them access to life-changing opportunities to pursue their passion for content creation and entertainment. Monytize is currently in the market for distribution deals for original movies from directors, original music from producers, original content from video game developers, and unique stories from authors for eBook distribution. 

Monytize was founded by serial entrepreneur Terrell Samuels, a product of 14 fruitful years of his research, conceptualization, and planning. Terrell wants Monytize to be his lasting legacy, the pinnacle of his many successes. The entrepreneur has long made an impact in the entertainment industry, recognized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation as the executive producer of Millionaire Awaken Your Secret, a documentary based on the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. 

Besides dabbling his feet into the entertainment scene, Terrell is also known for handling over 100 celebrities and taking on pivotal roles himself in the creations of Craenspeak Production, the powerhouse behind Black Irish, Once Was Lost, and Prey for Rock and Roll. 

Terrell is also known in the medical industry for being the brainchild of the marketing efforts for building a surgery center, medical spa, and cancer treatment center. He also merged his expertise in the entertainment and medical fields to build The Marketing Doctor (The MD). 

Asked what motivated him to build Monytize, Terrell said, “It’s so that every person has an opportunity to be the change they want to be in their home communities as well as the world.”

Monytize just secured a lead investor in their Series A round of funding. Alex and John Ruiz of Ruiz Investment Family Office out of Miami, FL has committed to leading Monytize’s Series A round of funding as they are catching global momentum.

Monytize will be seeking to raise an undisclosed amount to help them keep up with the global growth of over 100k+ new members joining the platform each week since the soft beta launch started this September. Monytize also just added another feature called  “Moments”  which is similar to Instagram live or Facebook live

Monytize also partnered with proto hologram, which P.Diddy is an investor in. Protohalogram.com was featured on America’s Got Talent earlier this month. Kenan Thompson and Terrell Samuels will be on stage inside the Protohologram in over 70 cities on a comedy tour starting September 23rd in Atlanta, Boston and Chicago. 

Monytize is now available on the Apple App store and Google Play. 

Facts about Georgeta Orlovschi, mother of actor, Sebastian Stan

Georgeta Orlovschi, the mother of actor Sebastian Stan, was born on September 22nd, 1929, in a village called (Barcău) in the district of (Leorda) situated on the left bank of the Mureş River. 

Georgeta Orlovschi Personal Life 

In 1946 she marry Victor Stan, who had been deported to Siberia during the war and return after 1945. They had two kids: Sebastian Stan – actor, director and producer and Iulia Stan – architect.

The family lived in an apartment in the district of Piatra Neamț.

In 1968 she left her husband and moved to Bucharest. Then, the same year or in 1970, she moved to Paris (France), where after a short time, she worked as a secretary for a Russian company located at Champs Elysees.

She also worked there as a receptionist, translator and acrobat. In 1971 she went back to Romania, and her two kids returned home. In the same year, 1973, she marry a man who was 7 years older than her called, Florentin Iliescu.

He was a foreman at a welding factory called “Muzeum-Ro”, specializing in the production of car parts. After their divorce in 1975, Orlovschi worked as an acrobat and dancer at several clubs, including “Viborg” in Bucharest, where she met Stan, and they began to date seriously. In 1977 they got married.

In 1983 Georgeta Orlovschi returned with her new husband to Paris, and in 1986 she moved to New York, where she has lived since then.

Georgeta Orlovschi married for the third time in 2003 to Juri Kozlowski. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California (US).

In the 1970s, Georgeta Orlovschi worked at the huge Russian nightclub “Cafe Moscow” Moscow.

Her first work in the city, she rode the train there. She spent her time there dancing, performing acrobatics, and subsequently translating songs from Russian to Romanian so that visitors from other countries might enjoy them. She also participated in other magic productions and gave numerous private performances for Russian tourists.

G. Orlovschi Teaches Her Son Romania Culture: She has always maintained contact with her son Sebastian and supported him in his studies.

After obtaining a six-month visa, she stayed at her son’s place. 

The lady says that initially, she arrived in Moscow alone, but after a while, she could also get a visa to visit Romania. She succeeded in helping her son during his studies, and he even got a scholarship of 100 lei (at the time, it was quite a lot). She taught him many things about Romanian culture and our folk festivals. 

Georgeta Orlovschi always wanted her son to know the language of his father, and he learnt it with great professionalism. Sebastian Stan speaks Romanian too and can sing folk songs. 

Facts about Georgeta Orlovschi, mother of an actor, Sebastian Stan: Since her son’s success, the lady has often been invite to various shows in Romania. She says that she dislikes this kind of exposure and prefers to keep a low profile on this subject.

She had three grandchildren

– Iulia Stan, 27 years old, studying architecture currently in Brussels(Belgium), lives in Bucharest (Romania) and

– 6 years old Victoria Stan lives in New York (USA).   

Stan’s wife, Argentinean actress Madalina Ghenea gave birth to a baby girl on March 18th 2017. The name of the little girl is Aida Margaret Sebastian Stan. Her godfather is actor Ashton Kutcher.

The family of Sebastian Stan, actor :

Iulia Stan – Architect living in Bucharest (Romania).

G. Orlovschi – Mother of a successful actor. I Live in Los Angeles (USA).

Juri Kozlowski – Husband of a Romanian opera singer who lives in New York (USA) and has 4 children: Olga, Mirabela, Angelica and Alexander.

HER SUPPORTS FOR HIS SON SEBASTIAN STAN: When he started his career, she did not hide the fact that she was very happy about her son’s success. She’s always supported him and was his supporter in difficult times.

Today, Georgeta Orlovschi says that the family of Sebastian Stan is one of the most successful and popular ones in Romania.

She confesses that she is very satisfy and pretty calm about her son being a successful actor. She won’t be surprise if, in the future, Sebastian Stan wins an Oscar.

As a mother, Georgeta Orlovschi says that she cannot forget anything from the period when her son was a small kid: “I miss him when he was small and used to sleep with us in our bed”.

She says that she would always love her children but now admits that she cannot return to live in Romania. “When we were young, we had a lot of things and a bigger family. But now I feel like I’m on my own,” – confessed the lady.

“Georgeta Orlovschi is a good mom. She would always support her children and try to raise them the best way so that they would be strong and have the best life. She was proud of Sebastian Stan’s success, and I think she would feel excited.” 

– Madalina Ghenea (Stani’s wife) on mother of an actor, Georgeta Orlovschi : 

“I know her well. We got acquainted in Moscow because we ate lunch together there. She is a very nice lady—simple and witty. And I think she’d be proud that her son was nominated for an Oscar. We want to congratulate him on this wonderful award and wish him success”.

Conclusion

It is easy to say that she is the most important person in Sebastian Stan’s career because she gave him all he had. She did not take credit for this because she wanted her son to find his way in life and make his own decisions.