April and Bonnie share how their art has helped heal them and how teaching art to others, especially the children of Matsiko, changes the world.
Be The Love producer and creative director, April Henry is an International award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Award Nominated Actor, and Touring performer, who sings in many languages and has made appearances on NBC6, CBS Radio, iHeart Radio, FUSE TV and much more. She is an experienced Vocal and Songwriting Coach who passionately guides and empowers the inner and outer Voices of all who wish to learn. April has taught complete beginners, seasoned Professionals, with after-school programs for inner city children, at the School of Rock, and privately, thereby expanding her mission of healing through the power of music. She is a survivor of Domestic Violence and one who now identifies as a 'Thriver' and seeks to empower and create a journey of peace and joy in all she meets, especially other women.
Bonnie Root is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, and acting coach based in Los Angeles with a career spanning 25 years in film and Television. She has worked side by side with such industry greats as John Wells, Jerry Bruckheimer, Dick Wolf, Andy Garcia, Ryan Reynolds, Mia Farrow, Marcia Gay Harden and Kevin Bacon. Bonnie has starred in over 55 major TV productions over the years. She wrote, directed and produced the short film, SISSY, which took Best Film at the Downtown L.A. film fest, Best Film at London Bootleg fest, Special Jury prize for Best Ensemble at Amsterdam International, to name a few. Additionally, the film was screened at events sponsored by the Saving Grace Foundation, where Bonnie had an opportunity to speak on the topic of grooming and child abuse. For 12 years she has been leading empowering acting workshop intensives in the Pacific Northwest region. Bonnie is a survivor and advocate for all beautiful humans on their healing journey.
Education in struggling nations is very expensive, so the ability of the world's poorest children to afford it is out of their reach. By sponsoring a child through Matsiko you can help an individual student to achieve the highest level of education or vocational school that is available in their country. This allows these children to become doctors, lawyers, mechanics, engineers, teachers, and many other wonderful professions!
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