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Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, #1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and the nation's #1 life & business strategist. He has empowered more than 50 million people from 100 countries around the world through his audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. For more than four and a half decades, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power of Tony’s business and personal development events. Mr. Robbins is the author of six international bestsellers, including the 2014 New York Times #1 financial bestseller, MONEY: Master the Game and UNSHAKEABLE: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (2017). His most recent book, LIFE FORCE: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life and Those You Love, was released in February 2022. Mr. Robbins is involved in more than 100 privately held businesses with combined sales exceeding $7 billion a year. He has been honored by Accenture as one of the “Top 50 Business Intellectuals in the World,” by Harvard Business Press as one of the “Top 200 Business Gurus,” and by American Express as one of the “Top Six Business Leaders in the World.” Fortune magazine’s cover article named him the “CEO Whisperer,” and he has been named in the Top 50 of Worth Magazine’s 100 most powerful people in global finance for three consecutive years. Mr. Robbins is a leader called upon by leaders. He has worked with four U.S. presidents, top entertainers – from Aerosmith to Green Day, Usher and Pitbull, and athletes and sports teams including tennis great Serena Williams, UFC champion Conor McGregor and the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Business leaders and financial moguls from Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff to Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates have tapped him for personal coaching. Mr. Robbins is a leading philanthropist. Through his 1 Billion Meals Challenge in partnership with Feeding America, Mr. Robbins has provided over 850 million meals in the last 7 years and he is ahead of schedule to provide 1 billion meals by 2025. Through the Tony Robbins Foundation, he has also awarded over 2,000 grants and other resources to health and human services organizations, implemented a life-changing curriculum in 1,700+ correctional facilities and gathered thousands of young leaders from around the world with its youth programs.

Message to Larry: "Thank you for your long friendship of over 25 years and support for Mr. Lalji's organization, and contribution to Miss World Canada and BEAUTIES OF 5 CONTINENTS Pageant and Modeling.  Forever grateful for presenting Mr. Lalji Humanitarian award by Motion Picture Association of California. " Larry has been entertaining since a young child in the Bronx.  The songs of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many others inspired him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.  Since moving to California in his early twenties, Larry has been able to achieve many of his dreams.  Larry has performed throughout California at nightclubs, hotels, celebrity shows, private parties, retirement homes, veteran’s organizations, hospitals, special events, and a variety of business, social and charitable organizations and clubs. Larry has received many entertainment and humanitarian awards for his work throughout the community and is always interested in assisting others as much as possible: Hollywood “Entertainer of the Year” Southern California Motion Picture Council “Golden Halo Award for Entertainment” Tom Bradley’s “Mayor’s Humanitarian Award” The Governor’s Award Sybil Brand’s Humanitarian Award                                                                                                                                                                           Larry is currently the President of WACE (World American Cultural Exchanges), Entertainment Director of FAB (Film Advisory Council), Entertainment Director of The Jeffrey Foundation for Handicapped Children, Entertainment Director for The Henry Armstrong Foundation.  He had his own cable television show “The Larry Covin Show” that not only showcased his talent but the talent of “up and coming” stars for over 25 years.  Larry and his wife, Marsha, co-founded an entertainment production company called “CoCo Productions”.  Larry is a multi-talented entertainer, master of ceremonies, producer, and humanitarian.  He is a wonderful singer and always has a great rapport with his audience, making everyone feel special.

Follow Deepak Chopra, M.D.: Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Clinical Professor at UCSD Medical School, Researcher, Neurology and Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. The World Post and The Huffington Post global internet survey ranked Chopra #17 influential thinker in the world and #1 in Medicine. Deepak Chopra is the author of more than 85 books translated into over 43 languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. www.deepakchopra.com

Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. He taught his students how to interview well, make persuasive presentations and forge positive relationships. He also taught social and communication skills. Dale Carnegie is best-known for his work on the basic, yet essential, principles for dealing with people successfully, that formed the basis of the best-selling book for which Carnegie has become famous, How to win friends and influence people (1936). Today his training is provided in over 80 countries. Warren Buffet was the student of Dale Carnegie training.

Angela A. Holladay, PhD, a business-minded professional that loves playing Chess, Cello and the Piano. Being an intelligent, innovative woman of multiple talents, Angela is the very definition of a "Creative Artist". She is a Painter of Fine Art, a self-taught Musician, and a Writer with a wild imagination, who's currently working on her first Children's Book Series. As a Life-Long Learner, she earned her PhD in Metaphysical Humanistic Science, Specializing in Holistic Arts; she graduated top of her class with Summa Cum Laude honors. Her favorite areas of research are Quantum Physics, Neuroscience, Psychology and Technological Advancements. In her spare time, she continues to develop and refine her revolutionary Inventions for unique Holistic Healing Techniques and Modalities.

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” - Andy Warhol. Photography is Larissa’s passion. Through the years of her work in her Studio she’s captured thousands of pictures and her work is her pride. It’s a big pleasure for her to capture little miracle moments of your lives so years later you could always come back to it with a smile on your face. Larissa specializes in Portraits, Boudoir, Family, Mother & Child, Maternity, Kids and more…

With 20 years of knowledge and experience in the fashion industry, Ella is a valuable addition to the BEAUTIES OF 5 CONTINENTS team. Ella Lau’s dream of opening her own store came true in 2005. Since its opening, Mia Boutique Bridal & Occasions has offered a tasteful and unique selection of exquisite wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening dresses, prom dresses, bridal accessories and fashion jewellery. Bridal shop is located in the center of Steveston Village with a beautiful scenery of waterfront and marina for everyone who visits to enjoy. PRESTIJOIUS AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENTS: FIVE AWARDS: Consumer Choice Awards 2017-2021 in the category of Bridal Store in the region of Vancouver. TWO AWARDS: The British Columbia Wedding Awards 2019 & 2020 in the title of Bridal Accessories Provider of the Year.

Director of Cinematography & Executive Member of the Advisory Bord Member of BEAUTIES OF 5 CONTINENTS. Serving since 2014.