Actress, Model, Writer, Producer: Celeste Thorson (Jan. 6th)

Celeste Thorson is a young film and television writer, producer, and actress best known for her starring role in two seasons of the tv series Destination X and comedic roles on hit shows like How I Met Your Mother and Jimmy Kimmel Live.  As an action heroine in Destination X Hawaii and California, Celeste filmed her own stunts like sky diving, rappelling off cliffs, scuba diving, mountain biking, flying fighter jets, and swimming with sharks.

The show airs to hundreds of millions of viewers in over 60 countries around the world.  Thorson has also written 24 episodes of television for shows like Josh and JB in the Industry and Destination X and is currently working on several screenplays and teleplays.  Celeste Thorson is an award winning model with billboards, editorial, and fashion campaigns stretching from Latin America to Asia for clients like Reebok, Paul Mitchell, Body Glove, Yoplait, Sprint, Nokia, Samsung, and Toms Shoes. 

Thorson's exotic multi-ethnic appeal is attributed to her diverse heritage; Korean, Irish, Lebanese, Spanish, and American Indian.  She was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Southern California, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.  During her early teens she traveled to San Miguel de Allende Mexico where she studied at the historic Instituto Allende, a classical art academy.  An artist of many mediums she has studied painting, sculpting, bronze casting, jewelry making and performing arts.

At the age of 17, Thorson moved back to the US and settled in Los Angeles where she pursued political activism.  She is notorious for her commitment to human and environmental rights and has worked with non-profits like Save the Children, The Sierra Club, Calpirg, and HRC.   50% of the profits from the sale of her merchandise and designs are donated to charity.  Celeste is passionate about travel, outdoor sports, art, music and equal rights.

You can find out more about Celeste by visiting her website at www.celestethorson.com.

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Author: Mo Stegall, "Against all Odds: I CAN BE" on "VeeVee's POV (December 30th)

A visionary, pioneer and journeyman, Mo Stegall transcends any medium he touches. From media personality and producer to philanthropist, empowerment speaker and author, his creativity, wit and engaging persona have earned him recognition as an emerging community leader.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Stegall has enjoyed a successful career as a radio and television personality, which afforded him opportunities to work with the BET Hip-Hop Awards the CMA Awards, and countless recognizable entertainers and community leaders. But his deepest passion and desire is personal growth and development and to empower others to achieve greatness. And with a warm and captivating presence, he has integrated his television/radio career with his desire to serve.

Over the years, Stegall has travelled the country educating encouraging, and empowering individuals and
communities as keynote or guest speaker for numerous community organizations and fortune 500 companies on a variety of topics including Personal Development, Youth Empowerment, Faith and HIV/AIDS Awareness, all of which he has personal testimonies and experiences. Stegall’s gift for effortlessly engaging his audience has also earned him roles alongside best-selling author Hill Harper on the UNCF HBCU Empower Me Tour, and as the Youth Empowerment Ambassador for the National Urban League “I AM Empowered” campaign with the One Economy organization.

Stegall is also an active HIV/AIDS activist. An avid supporter of HIV/AIDS education, awareness and prevention the film is a ravishing depiction of two women and their families, including his own mother,living and coping with the virus. Since losing his mother to the disease he has worked tirelessly to lead and support HIV/AIDS education.

In front of the camera Mo Stegall engages viewers with his comical wit and personable approach. He has appeared on both local and national commercials, infomercials, and television broadcasts. As a child, he dreamed of being a sports commentator and imagined himself playing Nintendo and Sega video games in front of large crowds.

His vision to connect with people through media became a reality when, in 2002, he launched his own talk and entertainment show entitled The S.E.L.F Show. Now as Executive Producer, the show has been coined "The Voice for Youth" and is viewed in more than 30 countries around the world. He is also the creator and host of the online syndicated radio talk show entitled Talk About It Today! With Mo Stegall.

He is the founder of the I CAN BE Foundation a 501c3 organization and currently traveling with the I Can Be Empowerment campaign. To learn more you may visit http://www.mostegall.com/

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Author: Melvin H. Kirschner, MPH, MD, on "VeeVee's POV (December 16th)

After medical training at the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles County General Hospital, Dr. Kirschner entered medical practice in the San Fernando Valley as a family physician.

In 1961 there were very few doctors with his public health experience. This soon led to volunteering in various health related programs, such as the Regional Medical Disaster Program, the Red Cross Disaster and Blood program, the Home Health Association, Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice, several committees on biomedical issues, adviser to the California Health Law Revision Committee, Single Payer Health Care for All, Physicians for a National Health Plan, California Physicians Alliance and other health-related activities.

He has also written numerous articles, letters and Op Ed pieces and appeared on radio, television and lectured on health care issues at many venues. Recently retired from medical practice, he continues to volunteer for many health oriented community programs.

This book is a collection of essays by Dr. Kirschner, regarding some of the many unresolved health care, pharmaceutical and insurance issues that his patients have shared with him during his forty-seven years of family medical practice.

About his latest book, All Medicines Are Poison!: Making Your Way through the Medical Minefield

In this book, "All Medicines are Poison!," Melvin H. Kirschner, MPH, MD, sets out to remove the fog of confusion that clouds the landscape patients are required to navigate in their search for health care today. This book describes the risks and benefits associated with the use of medicines, and explores the validity of other treatment modalities referred to as "Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). He discusses the numerous failings and backroom dealings in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries, and highlights possible solutions to many of these current concerns.

Dr. Kirschner has had an extensive career in the healthcare field. He has championed patient's rights throughout his career. As one of the key physicians instrumental in the enactment of the first biomedical ethical guidelines in the world, he has always strived for close doctor/patient relationships where the patient's concerns always come first.

Check out more about Dr. Kirschner and pick up his latest book at http://allmedicinesarepoison.com/

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Songwriter/Producer: Brazil Bennett, on "VeeVee's POV (December 9th)

Brazil Bennett is a Memphian with a cause. Bennett wrote and produced the entire 13-song collection for the self titled soundtrack, "My Brotha-My Sista". In the stage play, Bennett holds multiple titles in the play's foundation; She is stage manager, songwriter, music producer, and one of the singers for the soundtrack. 

Bennett has been writing music since she was 14 and books since she was 24. Now age 30, Bennett has signed a major publishing contract with Mega Publishing Company, Tate Publishing..., to publish her book "A Symphony of Lies". Bennett's publishing peers include celebrity T.V. stars-Cody & Cody, Tate Music Group Recording Artist-Reggie Ham, who recently appeared on the Oprah Show, and potential label-mate..., Legendary Country Music Entertainer, Kenny Rogers. 

In her spare time, Bennett holds a strong passion for advocacy work. 
Being one to prefer the "Behind The Scenes Life Style" as opposed to a life open to public eye, Bennett has now teamed up with Hit Stageplay Writer, Liz Turner. Together with Turner, Bennett is now stepping out into the scene and reaching greater career-heights.

Check out Brazil Bennett at www.mybrothamysista.com

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 6PM EST.