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MISSION:
Positive Change Media (PCM) is a local family owned company that publishes Positive Change magazine. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier and more balanced lives. We are widely respected as a reliable source of information about green living, healthy eating, personal growth, total wellness, travel adventures, and many related topics. PCM is also a major media supporter of the region's annual Efest Green Living Music & Arts Festival held each November at the Sarasota Polo Grounds in Lakewood Ranch. PCM supports numerous events throughout the region with editorial coverage, consulting and select sponsorship. Positive Change Media was a finalist for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Young Business of the Year Award in 2005. PCM has presented 26 of its own distinctive Positive Change Awards to area companies, non-profits and individual professionals since 2005.
CIRCULATION:
The circulation for Positive Change is unmatched by any other local subscription or free magazine. It's more than our total number of copies (25-30,000 monthly). We also own more proprietary racks and we add new distribution stops continually. More than 98 percent of our magazines are picked up by regular and new readers each month, and more than 60 percent of our readers keep Positive Change for a minimum of three weeks. That's significantly longer than traditional newspapers and newsprint magazines. We welcome new distribution stops for Positive Change. Please email sales@pcmflorida.com.
STAFF:
Randall Moore – Partner – Randy has been publishing locally since 1999. He was previously the CEO of Miller & Moore, an executive search firm based in Minneapolis. Randy has a Masters Degree in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His studies centered on persuasion and attitude change. Randy is the executive director of Efest Florida, a 501c3 nonprofit that produces the annual Efest Green Living Music & Arts Festival ( www.efest.us).
Bryan Moore – Partner – Bryan handles circulation for Positive Change. He moved to Sarasota in 2000 from Minnesota. Bryan was born in Alaska. He's a professional disc golfer who competes in select tournaments nationwide including the PDGA Pro Worlds and the United States Disc Golf Championships. Bryan was nominated for PDGA Rookie of the Year in 2003. Bryan also sits on the Board of Directors for the Sarasota Sky Pilots Disc Golf Club as Event Coordinator.
Ellie Parnes – Managing Editor – Ellie edits Positive Change and writes her own monthly column, In Good Taste. After moving to Sarasota from Boston in 2003, she obtained a bachelor's degree in Professional and Technical Writing from USF. In addition to her work for PCM, Ellie is a freelance editor.
Mark Zampella – Production Manager – Mark is responsible for layout management, ad design, ad changes, and production liaison with graphic designers and printing professionals. Mark moved to Sarasota from New York in 2003, and has over 20 years experience in design and advertising, as well as audio and video production. Mark is an accomplished musician with credits on dozens of albums as a guitar player, recording engineer, and producer. Mark also hosts a weekly radio program of World Music and Electronica called Complex Waveforms that airs on WSLR 96.5 LPFM every Friday from 1-3pm.
Lee Randall – Finance Director – Lee is responsible for all bookkeeping and financial support requirements for Positive Change Media. He has 10 years of progressive experience in all aspects of accounting and office management. Lee lived in Atlanta and worked for OSI Systems, Inc. before moving to Sarasota in 2004. He has a BS in Business Administration from College of Charleston in South Carolina.
Nancy Zampella – Nancy writes the column Fun Things to Do based on her personal experiences and insights. Nancy moved to Sarasota from New York in 2003. She has extensive media experience as a professional writer and account manager. Nancy is a nationally certified Anusara Yoga Instructor, currently teaching at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center in East Sarasota.
Jeffrey C. Anglin – Jeff writes the column Conscious Relationships. Prior to moving to Florida in 1993, he received degrees from Ohio State University and Denison University. He is Executive Director of the Center for Relational Success, a counseling practice that specializes in relationships and addictive behaviors. Jeff has served on a variety of non-profit boards in the community, and spends his leisure time scuba diving, collecting antiques and acting with local theater groups.
Paula Dumas – Paula writes the Prosperity with Purpose column, addressing the multi-dimensional topic of prosperity. She is a Financial Advisor and certified Wealth Management Specialist with Raymond James & Associates. Paula earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in Education Leadership, and she has completed all coursework toward earning her PhD in administration. She serves on the Sarasota Human Services Advisory Council, The Women's Initiative of the United Way , and The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. Paula is also a Reiki Master and mother of one daughter.
Cheryl Grace – Cheryl writes Feng Shui Wisdom. She is a professional feng shui expert, nationally certified interior refiner, and faculty member of The Ringling College of Art and Design as a lecturer on designing a home using feng shui principles. For a consultation for your home or business, or to contact Cheryl about her Feng Shui Spirit Jewelry line, email ggRedecorating@yahoo.com, visit www.ggRedecorating.com, or call 941-400-3816. Email Cheryl your Feng Shui questions, and your question may be answered in a future column.
Linda Maree – Linda writes the Living Green column. She is also the editor of the internet magazine dwij.org and a popular workshop facilitator focusing on creativity. In 2004, Linda founded the Writers Circle, a monthly gathering for local aspiring and accomplished writers. She has five children and one grandson. Her passions include sailing, theater, movies, traveling, learning, and spending quiet time in nature.
Carmen McManus – Carmen writes Natural Beauty, the first column in this region focused on holistic skin care. Carmen is also the owner of bloom organics, an eco-spa in Sarasota. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, her stepson, and two dogs. She has a passion for the environment, the mountains, music, and playing piano. Carmen earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She grew up on a dairy farm in rural Michigan and she lived in Colorado before relocating to Florida in 1983.
Judy Pokras – Judy writes the Dancing on the Table column. Judy joined PCM in January 2003 after moving here from Manhattan. Judy has a consulting practice that helps people transition to healthier eating habits. She's the founder and editor of RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com, an online magazine celebrating the raw foods lifestyle. Judy has written for The New York Times and has edited health and nutrition newsletters for the Thompson Publishing Group.
George Rozelle – George writes the column Mental Fitness. He has a PhD from the University of Florida and has attained Board Certification Diplomate status in biofeedback, neurotherapy, and quantitative EEG. George is the founder and director of MindSpa Mental Fitness Center and hopes to raise mental fitness consciousness to the level of physical fitness through education and a state-of-the-art facility for brain training and mind wellness. George was raised on a farm in Ohio  until his family came to Florida in 1963. His interests include sports and fitness, helping others, raising four daughters, and studying the wonders of the mind.
J. E. Williams, OMD, FAAIM – J.E. Williams writes Positive Longevity. He is the author of Prolonging Health, Viral Immunity, Beating the Flu, and The Andean Codex, is a Fellow of the American Association for Integrative Medicine and a member of the American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine. Visit www.drjewilliams.com or call 941-929-1901.
Sherry Crelin – Sherry writes Healthy Pet. She is a lifelong pet lover, is currently the training coordinator for the Sarasota Partnership for Children’s Mental Health, an instructor at Capella University, and a freelance writer. Visit www.vet-options.com or call 941-861-1445.