Spike Edwards is a Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and host of “Spike's Bulletproof Your Business” podcast.  Internationally acclaimed Safety Culture Expert and Business Maverick, Spike Edwards, shows businesses how to regularly create profits, increase productivity and save lives. After serving in the military Spike Edwards spent 21 years to focus on one challenge: Cracking the Safety Code. The turning point for Spike Edwards was working with a large American company where he was brought in to a scene from the movie Deep Water Horizon, to head the project, design and roll out a safety campaign and 18 months later it was a hugely successful campaign. Today, Spike helps to grow leaders in businesses around the globe. https://spikeedwards.com

Julie Anne Christoph is a true change catalyst in every sense of the word. She loves nothing more than sharing her message of conscious evolution and conscious living as a life catalyst, speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator and best selling author. Throughout her journey -- which was filled with ups and downs, resistance, self-sabotage and massive leaps forward -- it become obvious to Julie Anne that she had to dedicate her life to her own self-evolution. She knows that the most efficient way to truly bring change into the world is by doing our own inner work.

Now, she contributes to humanity's evolution by teaching coaches and holistic practitioners The 5 Stages of Conscious Evolution. This process leads individuals through deep transformation by pulling them out of the story of their life so they can see reality and experience forgiveness, acceptance and letting fo and move in to their personal power.

Julie Anne knows the power that a ripple effect can have and by teaching teachers and coaches this powerful process we can reach the tipping point faster because humanity is evolving into new ways of Being.

In a nutshell, Julie Anne's passion is to help individuals step into the truth and power of who they truly are, at the core, bu aligning their Human-ness with their Being-ness (soul), so they can live the life they are destines to live. She founded Change Revolution™ as a bridge to new ways of being.

Ilona Selke is an international bestselling author, seminar leader, lecturer, musician and CEO/co-founder of Living from Vision. For over 30 years, Ilona has inspired thousands of people worldwide to discover the power of their consciousness and how to create a successful life. Her new book “Dream Big: The Universe Is Listening” offers real-life stories of transformation, as well as practical tips anyone can use to shapeshift their lives from the inside out. Ilona has spent 1,000 hours with dolphins, speaks four languages and her latest book, "Dream Big:  The Universe is Listening"  can empower anyone to transform their life and the world.  

What happens when you mix psychology, quantum physics, and spirituality with fun entertainment, intrigue, and a meaningful story? 

A: You get Mind The Gap - the film.

A CHAT WITH FILMMAKER

ILANA MARKS

llana Marks is a writer, international lecturer, and TV / radio host, working in Boston and Sarasota for over twenty years. She trained as a stage actress in London and acted professionally in addition to writing, producing, and directing theatrical productions. 

Ilana wrote The G-String Theory, a book about her hilarious trip through the paradoxical sensuality of India, and she recently wrote Mind The Gap, a story and concept which first came to her in a dream.  

Mind The Gap is a psychological comedic film which explores the nature of reality & perception. A spiritually profound independent film.  

What happens when you mix psychology, quantum physics, and spirituality with fun entertainment, intrigue, and a meaningful story?

A:  You get Mind The Gap - the film.

The synopsis of the film goes like this …

Adi, a 38-year-old off-Broadway actress, is on the verge of success when her playboy husband walks out on her. As a single mother with little income or support, her relationship with her young daughter becomes strained & her life begins to unravel.

While working in London, Adi has mind-bending experiences which spark off her journey into the gap. She begins to peel away the façade of personal dramas, finding answers & reclaiming her life. As she moves into a new reality, the audience follows her deeper down the rabbit hole, encountering hilarious twists & turns along the way.

Mind the Gap

Directed by Ilana Marks

Written by Ilana Marks

Produced by The Umbrella Project & 

Valencia Motion Pictures                               

On TV and radio, Ilana Marks has interviewed hundreds of authors, musicians, celebrities, politicians, and has moderated debates at a state and national level. 

Ilana founded The Umbrella Project LLC which is producing:  

 ~ Mind The Gap, a feature film

 ~ In The Gap, a documentary film explaining the science and philosophy behind MTG with some of the top thinkers in the field of physics and metaphysics

 ~ Yogini, Ilana's animated children’s books and digital games 

The Umbrella Project in association with Valencia Motion Pictures

Ilana speaks four languages and from living, working, and traveling in five continents, she brings an authenticity to her work drawing on her many wonderful and mystical adventures all around the world.

Here are what the industry experts are saying about

Ilana Marks new film …

MIND THE GAP

“The world is readying itself more and more for your kind of consciousness. Your film should be trending well. You’re an inspiration.” 

-Senior VP, Universal Studios International

“There is a great movie in this. I like the reveal, and the specifics of the characters will be key when the ‘twist’ is revealed. This is exciting!

-Warner Brothers Executive

“Ilana Marks is a vibrant and thought-provoking woman who brings valuable and penetrating Insights.

-The Dailey Telegraph, London UK.

“I love it. It’s so grounded, emotional and real. Very beautiful and meaningful. Such lovely writing and real living characters. I am very excited about your movie.”

-Editor, “Parenthood” & “Manhattan”

“This is a beautiful film, you’re truly inspiring.”  -Emmy Award Winning Editor”

Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler is a Senior Pastor of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC and Director, Faith Strategies. Rev. Graylan Hagler is an African-American pastor and activist born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Hagler received a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Oberlin College, Ohio, in 1976. Rev. Hagler is the Past National President of Ministers for Racial, Social and Economic Justice. He is also a long-time social justice advocate throughout the District of Columbia and beyond. He most recently testified before the DC Council against the repeal of Initiative 77, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2017.