Upcoming Speakers
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Sept. 27, 11 a.m. — Elise Boren
Over her thirty-five-year career as a hairdresser, Elise has seen many changes in hairstyles and the fashion industry as a whole.
Fortunately, believing that knowledge truly is power, Elise has many interests and degrees, which has given her many opportunities
in her career. One is research and development, creating new environmentally friendly and innovative global hair products. This is
very important to Elise, and she says honestly, "I love being a part of making amazing products that are striving to be better for
humans, animals and the environment! Early in Elise’s life she was introduced to the magnificent power of sound and its healing
capabilities — and she has managed her own personal chronic pain with sound for 40+ years. This motivated her to become a
nationally certified sound healer. As Elise believes that we are all one, she also believes that healing needs to be all inclusive,
with mind, body and spirit.
Oct. 4, 11 a.m. — Mariela Andersen
For over a decade, Mariela has worked with children through education, mindfulness, and creativity — interpreting
for Deaf students, teaching yoga, and facilitating art and movement sessions in shelters and community spaces. She is a
certified children’s yoga instructor and author of "Squirrel's Big Question," a story that mirrors her own path of
adoption and self-discovery, encouraging young readers to explore identity, belonging, and the courage to be themselves.
Through her volunteer work with drawchange — a nonprofit providing art therapy for impoverished and unhoused
children — Mariela served in Ethiopia and along the border, supporting programs that use creative expression as a
tool for emotional healing and empowerment. Today, she channels all of these experiences into guiding others — both
children and adults — back to their center. Combining mindfulness, presence, and spiritual insight, she helps people
connect with their inner wisdom and remember the wholeness that has always been within them.
Oct. 11, 11 a.m. — Kim May
Kim May is an inspirational speaker, author, Science of Mind Practitioner, retreat and workshop facilitator, Well-being Consultant,
a Personal Fitness Trainer of 40+ years, but primarily she is a Lover. Her passion is to assist herself and others in regaining
their personal power, securing their connection with Source/God, and fully embracing the Light and Love beings we all came forth to be.
Oct. 18, 11 a.m. — DeBorah O'Giste
DeBorah O'Giste, also known as DeBorah Satyagraha (Reliance on truth), is an Ordained New Thought Minister and a carrier of the
sacred Pipe which is used for prayer and healing. She is a Certified Reiki Master, a Tuning Fork Practitioner, a high intuitive
and open channel, using her gifts for holistic healing. DeBorah is a writer and facilitator of workshops, retreats, as well as a
ceremonialist. She is a developer of programs, such as The Love Thy Self Workshop/Retreat, that hold space for mental, emotional,
spiritual, and physical transformation. She is the founder of GrandBlessings, a non-profit organization that supports grandparents
who are raising grandchildren and their GrandBlessings. DeBorah is dedicated to making a difference to bring about ethnic, religious,
and sexual orientation inclusions throughout the world. She uses her straight talk style of communicating to speak the truth and
draw out the truth in others without judgment or ridicule. Her motivation is to heal the world one person at a time.
Oct. 25, 11 a.m. — Donna Corso
Donna is an author, public speaker, interfaith/metaphysical minister, Reiki master and life coach. Her book, When the Wind
Chimes Chime: Ending the Greatest Fear of All, encourages us to release our fear of death/dying. She lives in Waynesville, and
is a frequent speaker at the Creative Thought Center. Donna has been personal assistant to Neale Donald Walsch, best-selling author
of Conversations with God, for 23 years.
Our Vision
The Spiritual Light Center is a peaceful and joyful fellowship of individuals, centered in love, dedicated to the God within, and honoring the many paths to truth.
Our Mission
We are developing our highest selves by a continuous sharing of spiritual ideas, in an environment of unconditional love and respect for others.