Ragan has found her own life-transforming venue through her organization, In The Loving, Inc. Many people give lip service to world peace, Ragan and the other members of In The Loving take important action through producing products and reaching out wherever they see the need.

Check out how they have lovingly created blessings for “Generation Now” through their “Baby in Bliss” CD and DVD. Reading the mission alone is inspiring. Check out the Facebook page, then go the website and sample the “Baby in Bliss” music and video.

But that’s not all, continue reading and you’ll see how Ragan and her team have taken steps to reach those most in need and set an example for rebuilding a ravaged Haiti.

Here is the press release that has been circulated throughout the country. Feel free to spread the word.

F o r   I m m e d i a t e   R e l e a s e
IN THE LOVING, INC. Unites with
HELP FOR ORPHANS INTERNATIONAL
to Build Orphanages in Haiti

There Is No Shortage of Love for the People of Haiti When In the Loving, Inc. and Help for Orphans International Serve Together.

Palos Verdes Estates, CA, February 24, 2010 – Ragan O’Reilly, local mom, CEO of In the Loving, Inc., hospital coordinator at Art of Elysium charity, and daughter of the very successful O’Reilly Auto Parts empire founder, financially partners with Help For Orphans International to build an orphanage and give aid to children in devastated Port au Prince, Haiti, after earthquake devastates in mid-January.  Despite the fact that Ms. O’Reilly is only days away from delivering identical twin girls, she is one of the driving forces behind the scouting team that left for Haiti on February 24, 2010.  The team’s goal is to help build awareness and hope, and in turn raise additional funds to erect an orphanage named after In the Loving, Inc.  This is one company who strives to put its money where its heart is.

Left to right top row, Idris Hester, Chris Tucker, Josef Geiger, Josie Dobin, Ragan Oreilly (& twins)
Bottom, Kevin Rowell, Taylor Johnson, Sarah Ehrlich

Following in the footsteps of several American and international philanthropists such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Wyclef Jean, and Doctors Without Borders, In the Loving, under the direction of Ragan O’Reilly, has sent an amazingly talented, loving, five-person team on a mission of compassion and joy, spreading cheer and encouragement through art and drumming to the ravaged Haitian capital.  The volunteer team consists of Idris Hester, Life Coach and Lead Percussionist at Agape International Spiritual Center near Los Angeles; Taylor Johnson, Artist, Nanny and Trip Coordinator; Christopher Tucker, College Counselor; and Josef Geiger, Documentarian and Photo Journalist.  Geiger will be filming the events as they occur, and creating a documentary to help draw international attention to the needs of the Haitian people.  The team is also bringing with them a Consultant who designs structures that are eco-friendly and use only natural, sustainable materials, to assess the resources, land, and gather all necessary information to successfully build an orphanage.

Donated art supplies from various sources, including Home Depot, have made it possible to fulfill the first of the company’s goals to spread joy and optimism: to facilitate the creation of a mural for and by children in Haiti depicting their resilience, bravery, and beauty.  The mural, originally envisioned by Taylor Johnson, will feature colorful butterflies surrounding a large healthy tree with the children’s hand prints throughout.

The second goal is to help the children learn that joy comes from within, playfulness is good for the soul, and hope abounds.  Drumming is the company’s vehicle of choice to reach that goal.  “The healing power of drumming plays a huge role in the company,” says O’Reilly, “and now Haiti receives the benefits in their efforts to heal and revive children’s spirits.”  Drum and rhythm circles, facilitated by Idris Hester, are scheduled throughout their nine days, utilizing drumming, clapping, and dancing.

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We’re cheering for Ragan’s continued success and look forward to posting more news about her lovingly inspired vision.

Many women today are struggling to look at the bright side. When times get tough, we reach out our hands to help one another. That’s what WomenSpeak has done this week with Dr. Nancy’s expert guest, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo.

Elizabeth combined her physical therapy training with a Ph.D. in psychology  when she discovered how crucial the mind is in healing the body. That important mind-body connection created a dedication to help people discover that they have the skills within themselves to be happy. She wrote A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness to help people find ways they can create happiness by following a few simple steps.

You don’t have to wait for that new job, or Mr. Right or anything else to happen in your life to be happy. Listen to Elizabeth tell Dr. Nancy how to be happy now.

Are you facing a multi-million dollar deal or just preparing for your third job interview? Whoever you’re trying to impress, you need the valuable wisdom of Dr. Nancy’s expert guest.

From waitress to stand-up comic and radio Rock and Roll Reporter, Gayl Murphy has almost done it all. Now with more than 14,000 Hollywood interviews to her credit, she has written the upcoming best seller, Interview Tactics! How to Survive the Media without Getting Clobbered!

Gayl candidly shares her insider’s viewpoint of what’s important when you have to sell your most important asset—yourself. In her Conversation with Dr. Nancy, she covers the most basic aspects of “selling me.” Listen now and learn how Gayl says, “You’ve got to tell it to sell it.”

Do you feel tuned out and turned off by the men you work with?

Whether it’s your boss, co-worker or life partner you’re trying to get through to, if it’s a man, you need to hear this week’s Conversation with Dr. Nancy.

Dr. Claire Brown is an amazing communication expert, women’s advocate and savvy speaker with 25 years of experience working with Fortune 50 companies. Claire joined forces with Dr. Audrey Nelson, an internationally known communication specialist to co-author a groundbreaking new book, Code Switching, How to Talk So Men Will Listen.

Code Switching offers a way to reach across the aisle and open the lines of communication between men and women, crack the gender code and speak in common terms. It’s amazing, when you speak their language, how men respond, work gets done and leadership is recognized.

Learn what it takes to transform your power of communication when you cross the gender divide of communication. Listen to Dr. Nancy’s Conversation with Dr. Claire Brown.

Diane Anderson is called “The Heart Whisperer” by her clients.

She is the founder and clinical director of the West Coast Canada Institute for Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, located in Vancouver Canada. As a registered clinical counselor and love relationship therapist, she is dedicated to helping people create the loving, healthy, happy passionate relationships they desire.

Check out the booklet she wrote on her website, “21 Ways to Win at Love.”

Listen to Dr. Nancy’s conversation with Diane to find out how you can create love and a relationship that works.

OK, I am off subject again. I was telling you about my father’s passing.  He was almost 91 years old and he had been at the mercy of the terrible disease, Alzheimer’s.  He stayed at home and mother took care of him.  He really beat all the typical symptoms of this disease and he remained sweet, considerate and helpful up to the time he took his leave. He smiled and even though he did not know who you were he was always ready with a smile and a greeting.  His passing took a brief 6 days once he began his last journey and during that time my family told stories, bonded and held each other and we all said our goodbyes and well wishes to my father.  We knew the time would come but when he took his last breath we held ours thinking we would hear one more.  When it did not come we cried and held each other and began to put together a celebration of a life full of purpose and meaning which we knew many did not know about.  It gave us all a chance to tell the world how special he was and how much he had done while on this earth. It made us all feel humble when we examined a life well lived full of love, faith and dedication to the God he served well. We gained much in this life lesson.  What we also learned is how much people care and want to support you when you lose a loved one.

I am still getting cards almost three weeks later and I am humbled by the kindness and words of support I receive almost daily.  It has made my mother and my family stronger and better with this out pouring of love and empathy.  It is with the support of others that we can withstand anything, no matter how hard it may be.  I want to thank so many people for this support and I can only say that we humans have an amazing characteristic to give to others during really difficult times. It makes living worthwhile when I see what we do for one another. I am blessed and I think we all share a common invisible bond that is there when we need it.

Today is the first day of the rest of my life and I think it is a good time to reach out and call  someone you have not talked to in a while.  It is a great time to  lend your love and support to others and I promise you will feel wonderful and so will the person you reach out to.  If you are having a hard time for whatever reason, reach out and I promise there will be a helping hand to hold and to lift you up. We are in this together and so we might as well enjoy this ride we call “life”.

Debbie quit a 20 year long successful career as a Hollywood film and television producer to embark on helping others to achieve success themselves. Affiliated with the respected Rockport Institute, advice blogger for Huffington Post, Personal Advice Columnist for the Washington Times (Communities), coach to over 1,500 executives and entrepreneurs, and best selling author.

Check out her new book, Shovel It! Kick-Ass Advice to Turn Life’s Crap into the Peace and Happiness You Deserve.

founded the non-profit organization, The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org). to educate women and advocate for their financial independence. For more information and valuable tips and financial advice, check out WIFE.org.

Audrey Nelson, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized trainer, keynote speaker and consultant, specializing in gender communication, conflict management, sexual harassment/discrimination. Audrey has trained and consulted with Fortune 50 companies and government agencies in 48 states and internationally for 30 years and taught communications at University of Colorado in Boulder for 10 years.

Check out www.codeswitching.biz.

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, was confirmed this week in her appointment by Governor Jay Nixon to serve on the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists until August 2011. The board oversees the practice of psychology in the state. Pictured with Dr. O’Reilly are Drs. Mark & Jami Skrade and Missouri Senator Norma Champion (left to right).