Kourtney Reppert on Building KR Media Mentor from the Ground Up and Inspiring Other Women

Despite how far industries have come in promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as in allowing people from all walks of life to give success a shot, there remain countless barriers hindering women, minorities, and the underprivileged from translating their dreams into reality. Considering the overwhelming odds that stand in their way, it makes it all the more impressive when women, in particular, manage to break the glass ceiling, defy expectations, and rise to the top. Kourtney Reppert, the founder of KR Media Mentor, is one such inspirational figure whose portfolio speaks not only of her entrepreneurial acumen but also of her grit, resilience, and commitment to serving as an example for others to follow. 

A highly trusted social media management company with a track record of propelling clients toward the limelight, KR Media Mentor has allowed countless personalities to shine through the strategic utilization of dedicated campaigns, influencer-to-influencer stratagems, articles, magazine covers, exclusive content offerings, merchandising and brand sponsorships, and more. Under the guidance of Kourtney Reppert and spearheaded by a team of professionals, this go-to firm provides services tailored to the needs of each client. 

Currently, KR Media Mentor continues to stand at the forefront of the industry, elevated to great heights through the vision and efforts of a CEO who navigated the complex waters of the business world while fueled by the desire to use her platform, reach, and influence to help other entrepreneurs and women go-getters. 

“I have self-built two marketing companies, dealing with quite a lot in the process,” shared Kourtney Reppert. “I created KR Media Mentor to help other women in the industry so that they do not have to deal with the same trials and tribulations that I have.”

The emphasis that Kourtney Reppert places on maneuvering fellow entrepreneurs in the direction of success stems from the acknowledgment that today’s playing field remains uneven and women are still at a disadvantage. By overcoming all the challenges that threatened to bring her down, she hopes to prove that any sector can be conquered by women so long as they push forward with determination, ambition, and passion.

Joshua Saadi’s Polo Spreads Love Making the World a Better Place and Uniting Good-hearted People

Creating a world that everyone can be proud of is a collective effort, and Joshua Saadi is taking that seriously by championing giving-back initiatives that impact the world directly. Through the Polo Spreads Love initiative, Joshua Saadi and his beloved therapy dog, Polo, lead a movement to unite the good-hearted people of the world to spread love and solve some of the world’s most prevalent issues like hunger, poverty, disease, homelessness and others.

Polo Spreads Love allows everyone to spread love and make the change they want to see in the world. The initiative has products and merchandise it sells through its e-commerce website. For each product purchased, Polo Spreads Love gives back to someone who really needs it, and so far, the platform has given over $200,000 in donations and affected more than 20,000 lives. “All of the proceeds from Spread Love merchandise allow us to affect someone’s life directly. When you wear a Spread Love product, you can wear it proudly, knowing that you contributed to a cause that is bigger than us all,” Josh Saadi said.

Since 2013, Polo Spreads Love has been at the center of lighting up the world and proving that things can be better if everyone is willing to make things better. Together, Joshua and Polo have traveled to different parts of the world to directly impact lives and touch them positively. They have also partnered with some of the most notable bodies and organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, the Bowery Mission in New York, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Angels Community Outreach, Miami Rescue Union, Central Union Mission and many other organizations.  “My dog Polo makes our brand unique. He is the point of difference. He is the superhero,” Joshua said.

Making his dog, Polo, the main character in Polo Spreads Love’s activities out of his hobbies of visiting hospitals, having fun with people and making people feel good. Since 2012, the dog has won the Real Men Wear Pink Award five times and raised over $70,000 for Breast Cancer Research. He has also volunteered thousands of hours at hospitals and nursing homes across the country. Describing the moment that changed everything for him, which inspired him to devote all his time and energy to giving back to the world, Joshua said: “The defining moment was definitely my first time at the Breast Cancer awareness walk. When Polo jumped into the survivors’ arms, that moment changed my world. I speak about it often. My new life was born in that very moment.”

Over the next few years, Joshua Saadi aims to keep impacting lives positively and inspiring people to take action by donating and giving back when they can. Polo Spreads Love has made significant impacts over the years, but Joshua believes more can still be achieved, and he’s challenging everyone to be committed to making moves.

From Xi’An to Juilliard: Talented Pianist Chengzi on Bringing Notes to Life and Carving a Spot in the Limelight

While it takes others decades and several career shifts to realize their purpose, Chinese pianist Hechengzi Li has always known that sitting before a piano would always be at the heart of her present and future. Well, it makes perfect sense since the pianist’s first “Kick” happened when her mum was judging the final exam, and the student was playing the famous Revolutionary Etude by Chopin. It was from then on that music had taken over her heart. 

Now, almost twelve thousand kilometers away from home, the rising star is in the spotlight, telling stories with every note she plays, and every note comes from her heart with a passionate and ebullient love towards music. 

A hardworking and promising talent with numerous accomplishments at a young age, Chengzi originally hails from a historical city in China, Xi’an. With a piano professor as a mother, it was no surprise when she started pressing black and white keys at the age of two. A year later, the humble artist won her first award after earning the grand prize of the toddler group of the Liu Shikun International Piano Competition. 

From there, Chengzi, introduced as a music prodigy on the cover of Eastern Airline Magazine when she was five years old, would begin the journey of telling stories through the piano and capturing the attention and heart of her audiences. 

Her initial fascination with the piano not only gave her the purest joy, but it also served to fuel her as she started building an impressive career on the other side of the world. She lived and breathed her craft and, in doing so, bloomed on the spot in the limelight. The humble musician attributes her dedication to music as a vehicle for connecting with people. “I believe Music is endless, and that’s the beauty of it. It’s my job to be on the journey, expressing the magic and the beauty of music to audiences,” Chengzi says.

So far, Chengzi has toured all over China, performing solo recitals and sharing a stage with the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she became the youngest signed solo artist to Shaanxi Symphony Orchestra in 2021 and has garnered praise from a long list of outlets and platforms, including Xi’an Worldly Cover, Beijing Music Weekly, Shanxi Music World, Tencent News, and more. She is also the musician behind a widely acclaimed album that featured her own take on the works of Scriabin, Stravinsky and Chopin. 

In recognition of her talent and potential to shine under the spotlight, Chengzi was accepted to Juilliard’s college division at 16 after having studied previously in the pre-college division at Juilliard under the tutelage of Sergei Babayan, Hung-Kuan Chen, and Matti Raekallio. Last year, the exceptional musician called Cleveland Institute of Music her new home and is now pursuing the Artist Diploma degree under the guidance of Sergei Babayan.

Welcome home, Terry McGinnis, or is it Batman? When Fiction Meets Reality

If you were growing up in the 90s, you’d most likely be familiar with the name ‘Terry McGinnis’ – he is the caped crusader, Gotham’s tomorrow knight, he is Batman Beyond. Taking over the mantle from an old Bruce Wayne, who bestows the young dark knight with a futuristic suit to take on the criminal underworld on the streets and the skies of Gotham city. 

The young caped crusader, named after a real person, entrepreneur Terry McGinnis is coming to the real-life Gotham… Manhattan, to establish a foothold in the software and e-commerce sector. The entrepreneur, who is notable for working with big-budget studios in Hollywood, has undertaken the mammoth task of taking on the likes of Amazon and eBay in Britain alongside investor Robin Vauvelle – perhaps more akin to Bruce Wayne just as in the fictional world of DC, however, for those believing we’re in some sort of simulation, Batman and Robin working together? Now that will surely make a great biopic in a decade or so! Alongside a team of experts such as co-founder Siraaj Ahmed, they managed to build one of the largest British marketplaces. However, this endeavor seemed exhaustive, and a pivot was set in place. 

“We’re very good at software, and competing with the likes of Amazon made us lean and resourceful – we took a monumental challenge, and it taught us a lot, like nothing else. Sadly operating a warehouse, a logistic chain and distribution is very difficult and requires a lot of continuously injected capital, people and other resources. We learned a lot throughout that year, all of which is in the new product.” McGinnis is quoted as saying. 

The company is Online Shop and is set to take on the likes of Shopify by simplifying the whole process of onboarding and opening your very own online based shop. This is seen as an extremely important aspect to McGinnis, as cited: 

“We want to make the world of ecommerce accessible to everyone, anywhere. Whether you’re a small business owner, student or just want to launch something quickly and get going. We’re also looking at all the wonderful opportunities emerging markets can present, especially those in Africa and South-East Asia.” 

The young entrepreneur is also a climate activist and an ocean conservationist alongside fellow Hollywood big-hitters such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Joaquin Phoenix, being an ambassador for SeaLegacy/OnlyOne – but who is a heroes’ hero? 

“Both Jeff and Mark Bezos are personal heroes of mine, alongside my mentor and investor Robin Vauvelle, of course. They taught me that anything is possible, as long as you have the rigor and tenacity required to undertake such monumental tasks. The only way you learn is through doing it – hard work, dedication and a lot of tireless days and nights, but that’s the fun of it, is it not? I hope I can inspire the same way the aforementioned inspire me daily.” 

Fempreneur and CEO Veronica B Vannucchi Talks Launch of Digital Network Vocom Productions Distribution and the Release of Anticipated Book Rage of Pusillanimous Escobar.

To survive and thrive in the highly dynamic, saturated, and competitive entrepreneurial realm, it takes more than just technical know-how and experience. Powerhouses who have made it to the top have long attributed their long-term success to remaining passion-driven and steadfast to their purpose. Well-respected CEO Veronica B Vannucchi managed to establish a name in several sectors and emerge at the top despite the challenges that continue to confront female entrepreneurs, not only because of her in-depth understanding of today’s industries but also because she has never taken her eyes away from her personal mission.

A multi-faceted power player with a long list of achievements under her belt, Veronica B Vannuchi is the owner and sole proprietor of Designs by Veronica Vannucchi, as well as the creator of an original fragrance line called Venus by Veronica Vannucchi. Additionally, the accomplished go-getter is the author of numerous best-selling books, including Wicked: The Return of Trey Boswell and Southern Secrets and Illuminati – The Price of Your Soul. 

In all of her endeavors, Veronica, who also owns two community hospitals in Texas, places a heavy premium on purpose and passion above anything else. This emphasis is clearly evident in the launch of Vocom Productions Distribution, a digital network that intends to enhance and promote African-American TV and whose creation is a recognition of the severe lack of quality and relevant news, shows, and music that represent her beloved community. 

Currently, Vocom EXT is aiming to improve accessibility to and the availability of African-American movies, TV shows, podcasts, documentaries, and live events. Its overarching goal reflects Veronica Vannucchi’s firm belief that all genres should be represented and today’s media must cater to all demographics. 

Apart from spearheading the rise of her ventures, the Lying is The New Truth talk show host is also dedicating her time toward completing her latest book, Rage of Pusillanimous Escobar. Set to hit the shelves in January 2023, the highly anticipated piece is edited by fellow New York Times best-selling author Zane. 

Despite having already reached incredible career milestones, Veronica Vannucchi hopes to break more glass ceilings and solidify her standing in several industries in the coming years.

Level Up Media PR on Maneuvering Today’s Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Creators Toward the Spotlight and Helping Them Reach New Heights

Hand in hand with the growing accessibility of industries across the world and the doors of opportunities blown wide open by the advent of digital technology and social media is the surge of individuals hoping to start and scale their own ventures. But, with the intense competition and considerably high degree of saturation of every sector in the entrepreneurial realm, standing out and staying afloat has proven challenging. So, on a mission to propel entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and other personalities toward great heights, social media sensation Becca Brazil, serial entrepreneur Rachel Weaver, and veteran Entrepreneur Rebecca Keselburg have joined forces to lift those under their wing toward success through Level Up Media. 

The brainchild of industry experts who are highly cognizant of what it takes to create a mark in the current digital space, Level Up Media leverages the press to increase visibility and expand one’s reach. Since its creation, it has supported online ventures in navigating the complex waters of the business world, eliminating the learning curve involved in scaling a successful company.

“Online businesses are desirable and an ideal way to live on your own terms, but it is far from easy,” shared the strategic minds at the helm of Level Up Media PR. “There are so many intricate pieces to put together to create a system, and you have to stand out online, build a following, create content, grow and engage your audience, create digital assets, and more.”

Level Up Media PR eases the entrepreneurial journey through a system that boasts a step-by-step process that packages a client’s brand, builds profit streams, and massively increases visibility by capitalizing on press and public relations. In helping clients get their message out and connect with their target audiences, the firm and its founders place a heavy emphasis not only on authenticity and integrity but also on consistency, the last of which isn’t religiously adhered to by many of the agencies that claim to be authorities in the marketing field. 

Backed by a track record that speaks of its commitment to enabling growth for entrepreneurs, personalities, and brands alike, Level Up Media continues to gain the trust of more rising names in multiple industries. Right now, it is delighted to have on board a long list of high-profile go-getters, including Toby Smiles, The Jordan Tarzan, Chase Daniel Johnson, Dr. Suki Stone , and Joshua Saadi of Polospreadslove.

Mari Cartagenova Acting as the Medium between the World and the Paranormal

Connecting with the other side of the universe is something many people wish to do for various reasons. Thankfully, some people are gifted with the ability to communicate with things that ordinary eyes may not see or be able to comprehend. Mari Cartagenova has this gift and is exploring it through her business Medium Mari to help people get answers to some of the burning questions they have.

Medium Mari is a wonderful resource for people interested in Psychic Mediums or Animal Communicators. Mari offers services like mediumship, intuitive readings, energy healing, past life or soul readings, and she can also assist in finding lost pets with the help of the spiritual realm. Medium Mari connects to the other side in a heart-centered way using clairvoyance to connect clients with their lost loved ones and pets.

The founder, Mari Cartagenova, is also a trained and licensed psychotherapist, and she uses this education to help others with the sole goal of achieving healing for her clients. Her approach is warm, gentle and authentic, with many clients attesting to the emotional release and lifting of grief that they felt after a session with her.

Mari Cartagenova’s journey into mediumship stemmed from her intuitive sense and connection to The Other World. Describing her journey, she said: “Some of my earliest memories are talking to spirits and seeing angels. As a little child, I didn’t know any different. This was just normal for me. As I got a little older, I realized that not everybody has these experiences and started to hide my connection with Spirit. Even though I wasn’t out in the open with it, they were still always communicating with me. As I grew older, I went on to become a therapist and used my intuitive gifts to help my clients in that way without even actually knowing that’s what I was doing.”

The decision to become a psychic medium was inspired by Mari’s communication with her grandmother, who, after she passed away, started to send her strong messages. “She was telling me that it is my life’s journey to become a Psychic Medium. At first, I didn’t really believe it, but when I saw a medium from the UK who told me the same thing, I really started to tune in to what my soul was telling me. I began to study and train with some of the top Psychic Mediums in the world, and ever since then I have been working with clients to help them heal and provide evidence that life continues after we crossover,” Mari revealed.

Mari Cartagenova takes pride in her individualized work and how people get drawn to her. “Often people hear about me or go to my website and say “I felt drawn to you.” That’s how I know that my clients are in the right place. I don’t pretend to be able to serve everybody. People need to go to a medium that they feel understands their soul and can connect with them,” she said. Her wide range of services includes helping people find out about their past lives, learn about their soul’s purpose in life, or check on how a living or crossed over animal feels wherever it is. “I also help people with more here-and-now issues like relationships, job questions, or things about their future. While I am not God and don’t know everything, I am able to provide people with a roadmap to help them figure out where they are going. My goal, ultimately, is to help people and provide healing in whatever area they are seeking answers”.

Mari has been blown away by the success of her business and is humbled by how thankful her clients are to have a session with her. Over the next few years, Mari is excited to have her brand  Medium Mari become even more well-known and take her business to the next level. By inspiring other people who have a spiritual calling to take their gifts more seriously, Mari can also provide the guidance they need to connect to their own loved ones and pets. “Anyone can get messages from the other side – people just need support to help them overcome their fears, and I give them the tools and resources they need to be successful.” While not everyone is looking to be a professional medium,, Mari says anyone can benefit from being more connected to spiritual practices and their true soul self.

Visions by Janessa Photography Creating Memories out of Moments

Memories make an important part of human existence, and the digital world has made it easier to preserve them. However, memories have more profound effects when captured artistically with some dexterity. Seasoned photographer Janessa Taber is actively creating and preserving memories for people, families, and brands. Through her brand, Visions by Janessa Photography, Janessa’s handiwork is a dedication to her clients. She hand-paints and customizes every one of her backdrops to convey solid artistic representations and preserve important moments in time.

Janessa Taber felt led to build a brand that helps people feel warm, fuzzy and great from within. She launched Visions by Janessa Photography to manifest her childhood dreams, and the impact has been profound. What started as a small photography business quickly evolved into something special – ensuring every one of her clients’ photos shows them in their best light. 

The company specializes in newborn, maternity, childhood, motherhood and family photoshoots and has built an outstanding reputation both within and outside the country. Like the moments she captures through her camera, her works of art serve as a unique memory that she gifts to her clients. Having serviced renowned celebrities and individuals, Janessa’s attention to detail and care for her unique services is a defining experience for her clients. She designs each set by hand from scratch, creating breathtaking scenes. Along with her extensive training and experience in safely handling infants for her sessions, she passes on this knowledge to other aspiring photographers through one-on-one sessions.

Success didn’t come to her overnight. Her creative pursuits started at a young age when her father, Donald Taber, gifted her her first camera. That moment opened her to the beauty of photography, as well as her fascination with images. Since then, Janessa has dedicated years to capturing moments for families. With a career that spans more than two decades, Janessa Taber offers a vast array of services to meet every need of her clients. Janessa’s artistry and expertise span numerous photography needs as she aims to bring out the genuine emotion and beauty behind each moment. She creates and paints her own clients’ backdrops named after the children she paints them for. Continuously reinventing and rediscovering her passion for her craft, Janessa believes that dedication will result in timeless photos that can be treasured forever. “I see so much beauty in everyone I capture,” Janessa says. 

Voted as Yuba-Sutter’s Best Photographer in 2021 and 2022, her passion and dedication to both her clients and her industry have left a mark on how people view maternal photography. Janessa Taber has worked with a wide range of remarkable clients, which include celebrities and brands like Kobe Bryant, Jon Lovitz, Kristy Osmunson, Angel Salazar, Farrah Abraham, Hollywood stunt actress Michelle Elise Shock, iHeart radio music and the LA Lakers basketball team. Janessa is currently hard at work negotiating a deal as an exclusive designer with Hazy Sky Designs, a renowned backdrop company within the photography industry. Aside from her creative pursuits, she also offers one-on-one mentoring for people of all ages and skills about posing newborns and newborn safety. 

To find out more, visit Janessa’s website at www.visionsbyjanessaphotography.com, or follow her on Instagram.

Dion Health is Leading the Industry in Providing Top-of-the-Line Healthcare

The industry’s first company to combine dental, medical, and aesthetic services in one location is Dion Health. Dr. Amin Samadian believes it is time for patients in the United States to experience a system that attends to more than just their dental requirements because the holistic approach has never been used in the nation before. With eight dental locations throughout California and more on the way, Dion Health is one of the innovators in the use of cutting-edge technology designed for craniofacial treatment. The company has transformed countless lives. Instead of treating his patients’ ailments only on the surface, Dr. Amin Samadian gets to the source of the issue in order to stop it from happening again in the future.

This integrated healthcare model uses an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty team of healthcare professionals who have undergone extensive training to comprehend the holistic model offered by Dion Health to offer patients a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning program at the preventative, restorative, rejuvenative, and reconstructive levels.

Dr. Amin Samadian is dedicated to providing unmatched services, from diagnosis to treatment to the continuity of care for patients after the procedure, along with his team of skilled specialists. The founder and his staff go above and beyond to give trustworthy services and will always go above and beyond to exceed their patients’ expectations.

“Our vision is to create a healthier society by providing unrestricted access to premier healthcare services delivered by top-notched, passionate, ever-learning, and experienced professionals using the highest technical level,” the founder said. 

At its core, Dion Health is a reconstructive business that addresses underlying health issues and lifestyle modifications. With his ground-breaking, unique approach, Dr. Amin Samadian provides a wide range of treatments, including the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and TMJ, which are his specialties. At Dion Health, patients can have Botox and fillers to improve the appearance of their faces. Among the many services offered by the facility, smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, bite reconstruction, laser gum contouring, and dental bonding are just a few that give patients the greatest results. The most recent developments in technology are used for each of these operations.

“We strongly believe in the old adage that says, ‘prevention is better than cure.’ Hence, we ensure that our patients are well-informed and advised of potential health problems. We also believe in treating the cause rather than the symptoms; as a result, we apply a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to health issues,” Dr. Amin Samadian shared. 

By expanding beyond dentistry to create an integrated healthcare system, Dr. Amin Samadian has thoroughly pushed the envelope and raised the bar for other specialists and companies in the field. In an effort to reach new heights, the creator is now considering expanding to important locations all over the nation and bringing its all-inclusive, excellent, and reasonably priced services closer to everyone’s door.

How Dr. Amin Samadian’s Revolutionary Holistic Approach Changes the Healthcare Industry

The third-generation doctor who hails from Tehran, Iran, grew up in his father’s clinic. His early exposure to the industry helped him develop an interest in the field, and it also allowed him to identify which areas could be improved on. During his childhood, Dr. Samadian had a thorough philosophical and musical education as well, which contributed to his artistic and visionary perspectives that came to fruition later on.


Dr. Samadian is a double PhD graduate of Tehran Azad University and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, with two fellowships in implant dentistry, and he leads one of the most sophisticated clinics in California. Dr. Samadian maintains private practices in addition to serving as an instructor at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. There, he offers advice to students in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Sciences based on his vast experience. He developed a decentralized healthcare system that can cater to a wide spectrum of people worldwide while earning his MBA at the HAAS School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

 

Aside from his undeniable expertise in reconstructive dentistry, airway dentistry, TMJ diseases, implant dentistry and cosmetics, Dr. Amin Samadian is incredibly passionate about expanding his care to everyone in its highest form. He shared, “When you provide a certain level of standard of care, it turns into art. When it becomes that art and you feel like you’re creating that masterpiece, I feel really connected to the work. I really feel connected to the patient. I feel like I’m giving them this really nice gift that they’re going to use for the rest of their life, and that’s what I look forward to when I come to work.”

 

Dr. Samadian has also developed a strong new healthcare system within his clinic that focuses on the restoration and rejuvenation of the face and mouth while offering a full dental, medical, and cosmetic model. Dr. Amin Samadian remained steadfast in his goal of providing holistic care to his patients, so he came up with the philosophy for Dion Health.

 

Dr. Amin Samadian founded Dion Health with one mission in mind: to provide patients with comprehensive care that gives them the correct diagnosis and treatment plan that can correct, maintain and prevent their orofacial and airway problems. This revolutionary approach is the first in the industry, and Dion Health is paving the way.

 

The rapidly growing venture was built on the commitment to continuity of care, recognizing the importance of dentistry in providing an overview of a person’s overall health. With its team of seasoned professionals, every patient who comes to Dion Health receives nothing but the best service “from diagnosis to treatment.”

 

“We realized that dental care is a great access point to screen our patients frequently,” explains Dr. Samadian. “Therefore, we set the dental domain as the initiation point, and we branch off from there into overall health, as well as head and neck-specific treatments which are our main specialty,” shared Dr. Samadian, a staunch advocate for modern dentistry and aesthetic dental care.

 

Dr. Amin Samadian is creating incredible smiles with a more holistic approach to healthcare, proving that there is more to smiles than healthy and white teeth alone. With a revolutionary model that goes beyond dentistry, the founder and CEO of Dion Health is helping patients achieve overall wellness and taking healthcare to a whole new level.