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Who are we?
emPower Music and Arts is a community dedicated to positive global change through music, writing and the spoken word. We are Musicians, Song Writers, Artists, Authors, Speakers, Performers, Ministers, Music Directors, Promoters, Suppliers, Distributors, Networkers, and Fans; together we reach out to change the world.
Vision:
Through self-emPowerment, peace and globally-conscious values we can make a difference.
Team emPower
Richard Mekdeci dedicates his life to positive spiritual music for all faiths. His passions are Posi Music, and the spiritual offshoot of Posi known as New Thought music. A resident of Kansas City, he is president and co-founder of I-to-i Ministries, I-to-i Music and now Empower Music and Arts. Richard Mekdeci travels the country with his interfaith ministry, teaching through retreats and workshops the message of peace, self-worth, and the uniting power of music. "My cup runneth over
and is making a big mess on the floor!"
As music director for Unity Church of Clearwater, FL for the past 18 years, Sue sees the power of positive music on a weekly basis. Sue also serves as the Music Team Leader for the Association of Unity Churches International Music Team, and is Vice President of emPower Music and Arts. A singer/songwriter with 6 CDs of her original music, Sue travels the country as part of the PosiPalooza! concerts. Passionate about the power of music, Sue says: "I know that music has the power to change
lives for the better. Together we can do great things!"
Russ Hammock is a veteran of the independent music industry and currently serves as the lead audio engineer at Unity Church of Clearwater, FL. Working with I-to-i Music and now emPowerMA, Russ brings with him his experience at marketing bands around the globe and a passionate belief that music and the arts can make a positive impact on our world. "It's time for greater recognition of the vast community of emPowering musicians, writers, & speakers, and emPower Music & Arts is positioned to make that happen."
With an endless curiosity that is as diverse as his career, Russell Brumfield is a student of science, technology, business, marketing, philosophy, religion and metaphysics. A business visionary, Russell Brumfield has conceived and honed many revolutionary concepts, and today focuses his attention on making a positive impact through emPowering others.
A master motivational speaker, author, corporate trainer and coach, Linda Ware is committed to helping people and organizations go from good to amazing. Her focus on teaching the power of 'Love Beams' in sprung forth from her spiritual backgrounmd and is being taught around the world. As the partner of a Unity minister and having hosted many fabulous singers and songwriters in their home, Linda is passionate about getting new thought music into the mainstream. As a member of Team emPower, Linda Ware's encouragement and compassion make an unforgettable impression.
Originally from the UK, James Goldney graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial and business management successes, his experience spans fields from real estate to internet business. A seasoned writer, speaker and presenter, he now lends his talents to Team emPower.
Rick Lowe's love for music and knowledge of the industry dates back to high school where he was a singer, dancer and drummer. In 2000, he began working with I-to-i Music, designing and producing several CD's. Now, Rick Lowe transfers his project management skills and talents as the executive producer for emPower digital media.
Jennifer and Dieter Randolph are Team emPower's technical gurus. They have skilz that we really don't understand, or even pretend to understand. We're just glad that they know what they know, you know?
Elizabeth Broom is a writer/editor who thrives on the sort of behind-the-scenes work that many would find tedious. She attributes her strong appreciation for diversity to childhood hero, Gregory Peck. "I grew up in a clannish southern community and remember making a very conscious decision, when I saw 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at age-three, that I wanted to be Atticus Finch rather than Bob Ewell." Her firm belief in the power of positive thinking she attributes to a less likely idol. "Wile E. Coyote. You just have to admire his tenacity. No matter how many times he got dropped, squashed, or exploded, he just kept getting right back up.
Lori Zwermann likes to think of herself as a cheerleader, reminding everyone in her path to look for that silver lining. She loves working with youth and is involved in the ministry at Lakeview Church of Christ in Bethel, OK. "I think what I like most about emPower is the sense of unity. Even though we're people of all faiths from all over the world, we have a common purpose."
