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Jason Feddy Author

Jason Feddy is a British American musician, songwriter, radio personality, and teacher. As a songwriter, Jason has made eight albums of original songs, and his music has been featured on soundtracks for several movies. Jason wrote the songs, performed in, and was musical director for the off-Broadway show Two’s A Crowd, exhibiting what the New York Times called “rumpled charm.” He is also a Cantor/Soloist for the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County. A former heroin addict, Jason has participated in a 12-Step program since 2000. He currently lives in California with his wife, Ava, and their dog, Barklee.

Michael Waldman has spent his professional life as a teacher, thought leader, entrepreneur, and business consultant focused on leadership, performance, and personal satisfaction. Michael was a founding partner of two global management consulting companies. He was a founding board member of the Somaly Mam Foundation, an anti-human-trafficking non-profit organization. His love for music has led to appearances in films about Cream and Bruce Springsteen; and his photographs have appeared in work by Steven Van Zandt. Michael lives in Laguna Beach with his wife Cindy and enjoys time with their son and daughter-in-law.