2009 Interviews
Jason Mankey (April)
Jason Mankey has been a practicing Pagan for the last ten years. In that time he has developed a very special interest in the history of paganism and the gods who are a part of it. Jason hails from the Lansing, Michigan area where he is semi-active in the local community. He is currently working on his first major book, The Horned God.
Website: www.panmankey.com
Kenn Day (June)
Kenn is a working shaman and nationally recognized lecturer, with a newly published book on post tribal shamanism entitled Dance of Stones. Over the past 20 years, Kenn has developed and shared his own shamanic techniques and philosophy, while in private practice at the Full Spectrum Health Center of Cincinnati. In addition to his shamanic work, he is a Family Constellation Facilitator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Synergetic Structural Therapist, Medical QiGong Sifu and a founding member of the Cincinnati TaiJiQuan Club. Many of these diverse trainings have influenced the growth of Sheya, a self transformative practice that Kenn developed in the early 80's.
Websites: http://www.soulsolutionshome.com/
Mateyo Empie (August)
For over 30 years Mateyo Empie has added to her inborn gifts by the intensive study of metaphysical disciplines in Peru, India, the United States, and elsewhere. A certified Polarity Therapist, ordained minister, healer, and leader of vision quests, she also weaves skillfully and throws original ceramics, holding a degree in the fine arts. She has taught self-development for nearly twenty years, concentrating on the traditions of Peru, especially the esteemed Q'ero of the high Andes. When not in Peru, Mateyo lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this world, she regards the Plant and Stone People as her most important advisors.
Website: www.shamaniccenter.org
Jacki Smith (December)
Jacki Smith has been a crafter of magical products since 1992, and an initiated Witch since 1988. The current trend in spiritual tools can be traced in part to the groundbreaking products that she developed over 17 years ago through her company, Coventry Creations. Jacki’s Blessed Herbal Candles are a staple throughout the pagan community and are becoming commonplace in mainstream America.
Her 2 self published books, Coventry Magic and Hoo Doo 101 double as her course books for the classes she has taught all up and down the east coast and at Convocation for the past several years. These books are a culmination of many years of study from many paths and use very down to earth concepts to help you take control of your magical outcomes.
Jacki can be reached through Coventry Creations – www.coventrycreations.com or emailed at jacki@coventrycreations.com
Raphiel
Our Guest this month is Raphiel, he is a certified Hypnotherapist and pagan. He has been studying hypnosis for about 50 years. He recommends anyone interested in this fantastic field to visit the National Guild of Hypnotists.
http://www.ngh.net/ or email them: ngh@ngh.net