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Meet Our Team!
Owner Ayanna Gallant is a musician, poet, voiceover talent, and educator with a passion for creativity. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of New Hampshire in Music Education with a focus in low brass and jazz voice (2005), and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Arts Integration (2010). Ayanna has studied mindfulness science, theory, and practice at Lesley University and is a certified sound therapist for Biofield Tuning. In her 16 years as a public school music teacher, Ayanna taught general music, band, chorus, musical theater, and world percussion ensemble. She has performed as a freelance musician on low brass, voice, guitar, and African drums in venues all around the country. ​She has voiced for several companies including McDonalds, Ford, GoPro, Xerox, AARP, United Way, bareMinerals, Skechers, Red Bull, and more.​Ayanna performs regularly with the Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, an intergenerational sisterhood of the drum, and Marsha and the Positrons, performing socially conscious and fun kindie (Kid's indie) music about science and how the world works.​
Giselle of GG Empowers LLC is a trauma-informed, Buddhist, multi-disciplinary artist, facilitator, and healer. She loves creating unique, insightful experiences that bring creativity and wellness together and explore concepts like the inner critic and inner child. Her art forms of choice are healing dance, mindful painting, and sound healing. Using these mediums, she facilitates mindfulness, helping others strengthen their meditative practice, while also promoting more play and rest for adults. Giselle is certified in Somatic Activation Healing, has over a decade of experience with music and meditation, and has taken classes in yoga, transcendental meditation, as well as recently participating in an intensive month long zen residency program at the renown Mountain Cloud Zen Center. As someone who learned how to thrive while having C-PTSD, she relates to and is deeply supportive of those who embark on a journey of unconditional self love and healthy relating. In everything she does are the core beliefs that everyone is whole and complete, and that the terms ‘enough’ or ‘not enough’ are too limiting to describe all that you are, even if you have forgotten this truth. She is also a firm believer in nonduality - in the concept that all of your experiences are important, valid, and beautiful in the context of your individual path. She is thrilled to hold space for you, your spiritual practice, your joy, and all that you are.
Feel free to check out her social media @gg.empowers on IG, and GG Empowers LLC on FB.
Driven by her passion to uplift and inspire, Olivia offers a unique and creative suite of personal initiatives, coaching sessions and group events. Her mission is devoted to supporting folks on their journey to Reclaim & Embody their Personal Power and True Essence, Strengthen their Spiritual Connection, and Enjoy Living a Life they Love, while creating a ripple effect of transformation.
Olivia's group offerings range from unique Sound Baths and Meditations, to Enlightening and Restorative Experiences of personal discovery, clarity and mindfulness.
Olivia's work is deeply rooted in intuition and personal life experience. With a professional background in Psychology, Education, Art, Music and Leadership, and an array of certifications in Healing and Transformative Modalities (including Breathwork, Somatic movement, Energy Work, Sound Healing, Past Life Regressions and Natural Health), Olivia combines her academic knowledge with the wisdom gained from her own transformative journey.
Terry Briscoe is a distinguished award-winning on-camera actor and voice actor based in the Washington DC area. With a multifaceted background, Terry is not only a father, husband, former soldier, and small business owner but also a passionate advocate for multiple sclerosis (MS). Throughout his career, Terry has showcased his versatility as a singer, rapper, and voice artist. His notable voice work includes contributions to Craft Heinz, Paul Masson Brandy, Indeed, NBC Sports, multiple characters in the DadBod of Destiny Podcast—featuring the popular gangster Folleto the Pixie, the incomparable Willie Topaz in the Leo Brawn Podcast, and the video game Rogue Waters as The Brawler. He has also lent his voice to corporate narration, dubbing projects, and was the voice behind The National MS Society’s Pathways to Cures Campaign. Terry’s accolades include the 2022 Inspiration Award from the National MS Society, the 2022 Political Pixie Gold Award, and the 2023 Carol Joy Memorial Scholarship Award. As a supporting actor, he has appeared in four films and won the 2023 WMIFF Best Supporting Actor award. Terry is dedicated to delivering captivating voice acting performances that inspire, educate, and entertain, offering clients an exceptional “Voiceover Experience.”
Matthew Gallant competed in three National Poetry Slams (2009-2011), was crowned the 2011 NorthBeast Poetry Slam Champion, ran an independent poetry publishing house for fifteen years (currently on hiatus), hosted a monthly open mic and the Beltway Poetry Slam in Washington, D.C. for ten years, and has been an English teacher for over twenty years. He has taught poetry workshops to students aged fourth grade through college, and teachers in professional development. He is the author of one full length collection, Hope for the Body, dozens of chapbooks, and his work has been published in numerous print and online publications.
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As an actor, Matthew was nominated by W.A.T.C.H. for Outstanding Featured Actor for his portrayal of Karl / Steve in the Silver Spring Community Theater's 2016 production of Clybourne Park. An English teacher for twenty years, he also regularly used improv activities as icebreakers in class, and he spent the summer of 2023 in an intensive workshop on long and short form improv at the Maryland Ensemble Theater in Frederick, Maryland.
Glenda is a dedicated yoga instructor specializing in accessible, beginner-friendly practices that guide busy individuals and beginners toward greater relaxation, balance and flexibility. With a focus on gentle flows, breathwork, and mindfulness, Glenda creates a welcoming and calming space for students to release stress, reconnect with themselves and cultivate inner peace. Glenda’s classes are designed to fit into even the busiest lifestyles making yoga simple and transformative for everyone.
