SATURDAY MORNING JANUARY 10, 2026
Making Amazing Changes®
The MACnificent Reset: A Wellness Prelude
The Power in the Pause
Location:
Host Hotel: Ft Lauderdale Marriott North
Cost: Complimentary
Powered by The Heart of MAC, LLC
The MAC Life Coach Division
A segment of the MAC Steppers Weekend Experience 7
A MACnificently Made® Event
From Steppin to Stillness
Self-Care Saturday – Reset Your Rhythm. Raise Your Vibe.
Before the music drops tonight and the dance floor calls, we invite you to something deeper.
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The MACnificent Reset is a Saturday morning wellness prelude designed to
nourish the mind, body, and soul.
This interactive experience introduces you to powerful healing practices, from
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Sound Healing
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Qi Gong movement: holistic self-care
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Male & female (separate) break-out sessions, with real conversations
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Be a part of "He Said, She Said" an interactive co-ed (panel) group discussion
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It’s a soulful pause that sets the tone for the day and 2026,
grounding, energizing, and aligning you from the inside out.
No experience needed.
Just bring your open heart.
Come as you are.
Leave renewed.
Step Into You:
Movement Begins Within
The Inner Journey is the Real Dance.
Sound Healing is a restorative wellness experience that uses intentional sound frequencies—such as singing bowls, chimes, and rhythmic vibrations—to support relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment.
These frequencies interact with the body and mind to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and create space for clarity, balance, and renewal.
More than a moment of rest, sound healing is an invitation to reset from the inside out—allowing participants to release what no longer serves them, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and make amazing changes in how they feel, move, and show up in their lives....google
MAC Wellness Professional: Dr. George Love, Jr., DOM, A.P. Doctor of Asian Medicine
Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being...google
MAC Sisterhood Exchange
Soft strength. Bold boundaries. Amazing change
Topic: Stepping Into Your Femininity, Unapologetically
MAC Wellness Professional: Dr. LaTasha Russell Franklin
MAC Wellness Professional: Maria A. Cephas, CPC Life Coach
Location: Gulf Stream Room (2nd level vendor row area)
No shoes allowed, please bring or wear a pair of socks
Cover: Complimentary
MAC Brotherhood Exchange
Strength with Substance. Leadership with Heart. Built on Connection.
Topic: Topic: “Redefining Strength: Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Not Amor”
MAC Wellness Professional: Job W. Brunat LMHC, NCC, QS
Location: Atlantic Room (2nd level vendor row area)
Cover: Complimentary
The MAC Exchange: His & Hers — An Interactive Dialogue
Two Perspectives. One Truth. Amazing Changes Begin Here.
Topic: The MAC Exchange creates space for authentic dialogue around communication, relationships, emotional connection, and personal growth​. Guided by lived experience and professional insight​, to ​​inspire you ​to build healthier connections and make amazing changes in your life.
MAC Wellness Professional Team
Location: Gulf Stream & Atlantic Rooms (2nd level vendor row area)
Cover: Complimentary
Meet the Wellness Team: Holding Space for You
Maria A. Cephas, CEO, CPC, Author
Lady MAC
Founder & CEO
The Heart of MAC, LLC
The MAC Coach
Maria is a dynamic force in personal development, dedicated to helping clients Make Amazing Changes® as a Certified Professional Life Coach.
As CEO of The Heart of MAC, LLC, Maria offers exceptional insight and clarity, empowering clients to make the best decisions.
With years of experience, Maria is known for her practical wisdom and deep understanding of people. Her humility and vibrant energy leave a lasting impression. As a visionary and passionate innovator, she listens with her heart to grasp clients' challenges, providing clarity and effective strategies. Her outstanding work has earned proclamations from the Mayor's Offices of Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County.
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Maria, a former professional matchmaker, has connected people across the U.S. She served as President and lead dance coach for MAC Steppers, LLC, and Vice President of Stylistic Steppers, LLC, transforming lives through dance. She developed a dance training module for middle school students in Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation's Out of School Programs, achieving rapid approval and securing nine contracts.
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Maria, an accomplished event producer, hosts women's empowerment seminars and annual dance events. As the author of the MACnificently Made Anthology, she addresses fatherlessness, encouraging healing worldwide.
A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, Maria has lived in South Florida for 30 years. She is a proud mother of two and a glam-mother of five, certified by the Wainwright Global Institute of Professional Coaching in May 2011.
DR. GEORGE LOVE, JR., DOM, A.P. Doctor of Asian Medicine,
Founder of Blue Dragon Qigong Academy
A Florida licensed primary care physician and certified Acupuncture Physician since 1986. He became lineage holder of Qing Long Qigong from Prof. John B.Y. Lee in 1994 and recognized as Qigong Master from Ju Shi Lin Taoist Scholars Council in 1999. He has been a teacher of Blue Dragon Qigong since 1983. He is author of ten self-healing manuals, producer of
multiple Qigong videos and radio talk show host for 20 years.
BIOGRAPHY
After George Xavier Love started his private practice of Acupuncture, he met Prof. John B.Y. Lee aka Li Bing Yuan, a Taoist scholar and Qigong master. He was accepted as a student and within three years he received his Oriental Medical Doctor degree in 1984 from the Beijing Longevity & Rejuvenation Institute in Virginia.
In 1985 he went to Boulder Colorado to learn Tibetan Buddhist Psychiatry from Sifu Bob Flaws.
He was given the name Vajrapani which essence of clear mind.
In 1994 Master Lee conferred upon him the lineage of his family Qigong. He was given his Daoist name Zhenwu that means Deep meditation warrior and made the 13th lineage holder of Qing Long Qigong. As the lineage holder he was asked to write a book and perform qigong healings that he called Medical Qigong Therapy (MQT). The responsibility of being the lineage
holder required him to teach and travel so that the formerly hidden knowledge would be securely planted in the West.
International Speaker on Medical Qi-Gong
• Medical Exercise to heal Musculo-skeletal and Respiratory issues
• Medical Exercise to heal Psycho-emotional issues
• Medical Exercise to heal Digestive, Reproductive and Circulation issues
• Reverse Aging & Anti-Aging Facial
• Qi Fitness with Qi Balls & Batons
• Chair and Cane Qi Dance,
• Body Drumming for Organ Healing
• Asian Food Therapy & Herbal Jing Tonics
• Ear Reflexology & Ear Acu-Magnets for Weight Loss and Stop Smoking
Dr. LaTasha Russell Franklin
A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California, twelve years after graduating from Spelman College. In her Private Practice, she meets with couples, singles, and families on four continents. She is the President of The South Florida Association of Black Psychologists. She is a Relationship Coach for professional athletes and their significant others. Also, Dr. Tasha has authored a book for couples, entitled "It Ain't the Dishes." She just recently joined the cast on a documentary named "HUSH," which is a film that wants to "Help Us Say Help.” As seen on CBS4 Miami and NBC6, Dr. Tasha specializes in getting to the core of an issue quickly, which she calls “Drive-By Therapy.” You can reach her at www.drivebytherapy.org or on IG @doctoratasha
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Job W. Brunat LMHC, NCC, QS
Clinical Director: Challenges Conquered - Therapy Services
Job has a strong human services background with 20 years of experience.
He's a graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Job has extensive experience working with a wide range of clients, displaying his ability to adapt and empathize with diverse populations.
From active US Marines, college students, and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, to individuals seeking personal growth, Job has helped countless individuals improve their lives.
One of Job's key areas of expertise lies in addressing deeply-rooted childhood traumas that often manifest as anxiety and depression in his clients' present-day experiences.