Ramon Sloan is an award-winning Producer, Director, and Writer, and the founder of Swift Motion Pictures. Since 2016, he has created 15+ original film and TV productions — including the Circumstances saga, All About a Check, Family Code, Untangled, and more — streaming on platforms like Tubi, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Comcast Xfinity. In […]
Welcome to the real world. It’s a jungle. That’s the way things are. There are opposing opposites. It’s thermodynamics and physics at work. What I find amazing is that there’s plenty of good in the world and there’s plenty of not so good. What rules the individual (and society) is where the focus of attention […]
It was a wonderful evening listening to, asking questions and getting answers from the Wisconsin Film Officer Director Veronica Pope! She clearly addressed issues facing filmmakers inside and outside the state speaking on the new Film Tax Incentives. We had quite a crowd of dedicated filmmakers who braved another big storm and tornado threats common […]
Great Mission 1 Billion Speaker May meeting. Plus Our Special Speaker For June 10 meeting! Kathy Byrne spoke on professional movie and television production, deliverables, paperwork, issues with distribution, and the benefits of SAG productions and hiring professional talent. So glad Kathy returned to share again. She joined us in December, She is such a […]
MUSIC AND COMEDY SATURDAY AUGUST 16 at SCHMIDTY’S BAR & GRILL
CHARITY FUNDRAISER FOR MAKE-A-WISH!!! COME ON OUT!!
The Fo Art Festival (“Festival of Artists”) at Schmidty’s Bar & Grill in Brookfield, WI. This LIVE fundraising event will benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin and two local children with disabilities.
It’s also our official global livestream debut of Mission: 1 Billion — with performances, laughs, music, and stories you’ll never forget. The festival will also feature raffles, food and drinks, face painting, balloon artists, and live entertainment — all for an incredible cause.
CHARITY FUNDRAISER FOR MAKE-A-WISH!!! COME ON OUT!!
MUSIC AND COMEDY SATURDAY AUGUST 16 at SCHMIDTY’S BAR & GRILL
The Fo Art Festival (“Festival of Artists”) at Schmidty’s Bar & Grill in Brookfield, WI. This LIVE fundraising event will benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin and two local children with disabilities.
It’s also our official global livestream debut of Mission: 1 Billion — with performances, laughs, music, and stories you’ll never forget. The festival will also feature raffles, food and drinks, face painting, balloon artists, and live entertainment — all for an incredible cause.
“If you did the exercises in my preceding blogs you are becoming familiar with how your mind works and the reasons for becoming the master of your thoughts. If you didn’t do them, I encourage you to start today. It’s a tiny taste of how you can learn to make the positive changes you must make to feel so much better and accomplish the things you want. If you want to improve the results you get THIS is where and how it begins.
Once you understand the necessity of taking charge of your thinking and the freedom and benefits it brings you, you will know what you must do. Gaining control of your thinking is like learning to steer a ship. You must keep your hands on the wheel and guide it where you want it to go. You direct and redirect, repeatedly, until it becomes second nature. At first, it takes effort.
But as with anything, repetition makes it a habit and you get better at it and it gets easier. When it comes to your thoughts you begin by gently steering back to the thought you’ve chosen. You repeatedly steer back to the ones you want, away from the ones you don’t. You do it again and again until it becomes the path your mind naturally follows.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
The good news is what you once struggled with, what once bothered you, or pulled you off course begins to lose its grip. You start to see it for what it is, just a thought. It doesn’t rule you or your life. You are its master. Learning how to do this is the same as juggling. It may seem difficult. You might think you could never do it. However, if you only begin and then follow through with correct and consistent practice you will get better.
The better you get the easier it becomes. You discover what you once thought was impossible is now something you can easily do and the rewards are wonderful. Get it? In time, you move forward in spite of the original resistance. As you do it fades entirely. That’s the power of persistence. You stop resisting what you don’t want and instead build something far better in its place.
The old habits served you in their way, but they kept you stuck and frustrated too. The new ones, the ones YOU choose and intend to make yours, will move you toward the life you truly want. It’s not complicated, but it does require willingness and discipline. AND guess what? BY deciding to do it, and follow through you acquire more of these qualities and skills too. You develop the discipline by first being willing.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
Then these also become part of your new skill set. Everything you currently think or do with consistency, good or bad, was learned through repetition. You can learn something better the exact same way. This is a skill, and once you master it, you open the door to freedom and possibility. If you’d like my help guiding you through it, join me in one of my powerfully transformational programs.
A good one to begin learning how to do this, get unstuck and move forward in my Ultimate NLP Home Study Course™ It’s considered the platinum standard when it comes to acquiring these skill sets. DO IT. Go now to rexsikes.com and get enrolled. You will be so glad you did. When you decide to begin, the change begins with you. Celebrate everything.” Rex Sikes
To assist you immediately I’ve a fabulous tool you can get and use minutes form now that can help you think, feel and act better today! Get the Attitude Activator™ It’s an audio program you listen to with headphones, relax and make positive changes. Use this powerful process to reprogram your mind to get unstuck, create unshakable confidence and resolve, and to create more prosperity, love, and peace in your life. You will love it. It does the heavy lifting for you. Get it today and surprise yourself with how much easier it is to make the changes you’ve longed to make.
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If you are not a member in our Facebook groupMission 1 Billion you’ll want to join that too for announcement, important updates and get to know all the fine people in our growing group.
Our mission is to help educate filmmakers and actors, through classes, events, networking events, speaker events and more. BUT not just that our purpose is to support production and help people monetize their efforts while also supporting charities. Our purpose is to help each other help each other and all do better as a result while helping people in need too. You can join us and become a part of something grand.
Our mission is to help educate filmmakers and actors, through classes, events, networking events, speaker events and more. BUT not just that our purpose is to support production and help people monetize their efforts while also supporting charities. Our purpose is to help each other help each other and all do better as a result while helping people in need too. You can join us and become a part of something grand.
Come join with the others. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you there. PLUS, there are more events I will share soon. Together we can go further than we can alone.
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 CHARITY FUNDRAISER FOR MAKE-A-WISH!!! COME ON OUT!!
FO ART Festival & Fundraiser for Make A Wish! Saturday August 16
AT SCHMITDY’S TOO From NOON to 10pm Charity Make-A-Wish event. Music and Comedy
ANDJoin us on WEDNESDAY Aug 13th. Schmidty’s Bar & Grill 16755 W.Lisbon Rd Brookfield, WI 53005 7-9 pm Arrive 6:30. Stay Late!Get a Pizza and get a free pitcher of soda or beer.Some pics from our 1st event.
“Okay, ready, here we go. I promised you a taste of how your mind works. I’ll admit, this is much more profound in person than to read it. BUT if you will allow yourself the experience even by reading these words it can be enlightening and profound. Are you ready. Then stay with me and take a moment after each example I ask of you. Clear your mind and now let images come to you.
What do you think of, when I write, or say the word
DOG?
THINK of one!
Did you? Notice what dog comes to mind. If you didn’t go ahead and do it now. What kind of dog did you think of? Was it a specific dog? What type? Size, breed, color? Whose dog is or was it? Yours or someone else’s? Where and when, what was the setting that came to mind? Did you just see a dog or did you remember being with a particular dog?
ALL answers are correct answers since there is no right or wrong. Just notice. What did you notice?
Okay, next example:
WET DOG.
What happens or changes when I said that? Did the image change? Think about it a moment. Did you see the same or different dog? What was the context or setting? Whose dog? When and where? What changed from when I first ask you to think of a dog. Notice whatever you notice. Take your time don’t rush. Notice as much as you are able about this image or memory.
Next example:
Okay, what happens when I angrily say loudly…
BAD DOG!
What changed? Notice what you notice. Take your time to describe it. Same or different dog?
What were you able to remember or see in each example. For some people they see ‘A’ dog at first. It might be a random dog or their favorite type of dog. It could be their dog. Typically, the dogs become more personalized with the adjectives placed in front. Most people see something different in each case. Most people remember personal instances with WET and BAD.
It could be the same or different dog at the same or different times.It also matters whether you like or dislike dogs. Enjoy them or an afraid of them? What is missing from our written exploration is the sound and tone of how I say each words. THIS MATTERS a lot. Tone or how it sounds triggers memories and feelings. If you never experienced a dog none of this would make sense.
Some recall with very much detail. It doesn’t matter whether this occurred or not. Again, much of it depends on whether you like or dislike dogs or spent any amount of time around dogs. This is part of our ability to recall and remember. I’ll elaborate more in forthcoming blogs and how this matters in how we experience the world wonderfully or not.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
Gaining control over your inner processes enables you to live more successfully and happily. It frees youn up to enjoy so much more. That’s why I encourage you to jump into a training where sequenced exercises can help you shape your internal landscape in positive ways. You can let go and release troubles and alleviate pain and suffering and find more joy, gratitude and freedom. I invite you into Mind Design™ so you can design your mind and your life into something wonderful. Just go to rexsikes.com and take a look. Meanwhile, more coming and celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes
To assist you immediately I’ve a fabulous tool you can get and use minutes form now that can help you think, feel and act better today! Get the Attitude Activator™ It’s an audio program you listen to with headphones, relax and make positive changes. Use this powerful process to reprogram your mind to get unstuck, create unshakable confidence and resolve, and to create more prosperity, love, and peace in your life. You will love it. It does the heavy lifting for you. Get it today and surprise yourself with how much easier it is to make the changes you’ve longed to make.
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As you may have read, we’ve been busy helping people help people.
If you read about the foundation we’ve created to help change lives then you know we are working to make a real difference in the everyday lives of everyday people.
Here’s s bit from the recent article I shared with you
“In a world flooded with content, what if every view, like, or share could actually change a life?
That’s the radical vision behind Heartspire Foundation and its global storytelling movement, Mission: 1 Billion—a movement turning cameras into compassion, and creative media into a financial engine for families navigating the hardest chapters of their lives.
But this isn’t just a campaign for awareness. It’s a fundraising force. And at the center of its launch is one of the most trusted names in child advocacy: Make-A-Wish.”
The world seems a turbulent place for so many and we’d like to help in ways we know we can and reach more and more people each day.
You’re invited to watch us OR to join us in this mission.
I’m excited by the difference we’re already making
AND how much more we can accomplish when good people act in unison and collaborate to do good and make things better for all.
We started with a big ambition and a small local event. We have more coming up and an important Make-A-Wish event August 16.
It’s all growing. And the people joining us are excited and eager to be involved. Why? Because we are helping each other, collaborating together for each other WHILE helping others too.
So, read the article, visit our official website and decide how you will be a part of this global movement for positive change.
Here is a mission and vision you might want to join with.
Article link to share: https://thelosangelestribune.com/2025/07/31/how-heartspire-and-mission-1-billion-are-turning-creative-media-into-real-world-miracles-for-families-in-crisis/
How Heartspire and Mission: 1 Billion Are Turning Creative Media Into Real-World Miracles for Families in Crisis
By Editorial Group on July 31, 2025
In a world flooded with content, what if every view, like, or share could actually change a life?
That’s the radical vision behind Heartspire Foundation and its global storytelling movement, Mission: 1 Billion—a movement turning cameras into compassion, and creative media into a financial engine for families navigating the hardest chapters of their lives.
But this isn’t just a campaign for awareness. It’s a fundraising force. And at the center of its launch is one of the most trusted names in child advocacy: Make-A-Wish.
Make-A-Wish: The Legacy of Turning Hope Into Reality
For over 40 years, Make-A-Wish® has been transforming the lives of children facing life-threatening illnesses and critical medical conditions. By granting heartfelt wishes—whether it’s meeting a favorite hero, taking a dream trip, or receiving a special gift—Make-A-Wish gives families something they often lose during treatment: hope, joy, and a break from the battle.
It’s more than magic. It’s medicine. Studies show that wish fulfillment can actually improve a child’s emotional and physical health.
And now, through their partnership with Heartspire Foundation and Mission: 1 Billion, that impact is expanding.
Raising Funds, Granting Wishes: Two Local Children Will Receive Direct Support
As part of its global launch, Heartspire Foundation is producing the Fo Art Festival (Festival of Artists)—a live fundraising event on Saturday, August 16th in Brookfield, Wisconsin that marks the official debut of the Mission: 1 Billion YouTube channel.
At the core of the launch—Fo Art Festival (Festival of Artists)—is a powerful pledge:
Heartspire has elected two local children selected by Make‑A‑Wish Wisconsin to receive direct support from this festival’s fundraising. These aren’t abstract beneficiaries—they’re specific kids with names, stories, and wishes waiting to be granted.
Through live ticket sales, raffles, sponsorships, and YouTube monetization, every dollar raised on August 16th is earmarked for these two wishes. That level of transparency turns participation into partnership—and viewers into stakeholders in real transformation.
A Movement Built on Lived Experience
Heartspire co-founders Dan Brezgel and Rex Sikes didn’t start this mission from a boardroom—they started it from the trenches of real life. Dan’s son Calvin, born with severe disabilities, became a Make-A-Wish child himself. That one moment of grace—when the world gave something back—planted the seed for Heartspire.
Together, Dan and Rex have built a nonprofit model where storytelling isn’t just creative—it’s critical. Every piece of content educates, activates, and funds real families in crisis.Make-A-Wish didn’t just inspire this movement. They validated it. And now, with two children selected for support and thousands of eyes set to watch the livestream, this partnership is set to change lives in real time.
The Fo Art Festival: Entertainment Meets Altruism
The Festival of Artists at Schmidty’s Bar & Grill in Brookfield, WI runs from noon to 10 PM CST, transforming live entertainment into a live giving platform:
Arilya, the dynamic heavy‑pop duo from Green Bay, will electrify the stage with raw guitar energy and haunting vocals.
Gary Albano (Mr. Pogo), a one‑legged guitarist, defies expectations with soulful melodies and stage grit.
Davey Wester, a blue‑collar comedian known across the country, turns everyday life into uproarious, relatable comedy.
Chastity Washington, featured in HBO, BET, and Just for Laughs, blends sharp wit and heart.
Marshall Loether, comedian and disability advocate with cerebral palsy, showcases how pain becomes power when told truthfully.
The festival extends beyond the stage to food trucks, raffles, face painting, balloon art, and immersive family zones. Everywhere you look, it’s storytelling in action—and fundraising by design.
And for global audiences, the entire event will be livestreamed worldwide via the Mission: 1 Billion YouTube channel, so no matter where you are, you can help two children walk closer to their dreams.
Why This Partnership Is Unique
Fundraising through events isn’t new. Nor is creating viral videos. What makes Heartspire + Make‑A‑Wishgroundbreaking is the seamless integration of impact-driven storytelling and trusted granting-based giving.
Co‑founders Dan Brezgel and Rex Sikes didn’t build Heartspire in boardrooms. They built it through experience. Dan’s son Calvin became a Make‑A‑Wish child—and that gift of hope in the middle of hardship became the seed for a global vision. Similarly, Rex’s own life, molded by transformation, drives the creative engine behind Heartspire today.
This is not charity rebranded. It’s transformative storytelling backed by emotional authenticity and operational clarity. The fact that two children have already been designated to receive the funds makes the event more than symbolic—it’s strategic, tangible, human.
How Your View, Share, and Donation Make a Real Difference
Every view isn’t just an analytics point—it’s a potential punch of compassion. When you watch a Mission: 1 Billion film, subscribe, or donate:
You fund education for aspiring storytellers from under‑served communities.
You directly contribute to Make‑A‑Wish Wisconsin, supporting two confirmed child wish recipients.
You help Heartspire prove a new kind of scale: one where emotional resonance meets measurable outcomes.
How You Can Be One in a Billion
Becoming part of this movement is easier—and far more powerful—than you think:
Donate now: Every cent raised from tickets, livestream, and channel support is directed to Make‑A‑Wish Wisconsin—designated entirely for two children selected to receive life‑changing wishes.
Subscribe: Join the campaign on YouTube at @Mission1BillionOfficial to ensure you’re part of every next chapter.
Attend or tune in on August 16: Whether live in Brookfield or watching around the globe, you’re part of granting real wishes through real stories.
This isn’t content. It’s compassion. Not a channel, but a catalyst. Not a broadcast, but a benefit.
By supporting this launch, you’re helping turn two children’s wishes into realities. That’s the true power of partnership. That’s the heartbeat of Make‑A‑Wish. That’s Mission: 1 Billion in action.
Donate. Subscribe. Share. Be one in a billion.
Join the campaign on YouTube at @Mission1BillionOfficial to ensure you’re part of every next chapter.
“You are already the person you want to become. The journey begins not in some far-off future, but right now, in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit. It starts by seeing yourself clearly, confident, powerful, and assured. You run that movie in your inner theater, over and over, until it becomes your reality. You imagine the scenes. You play the role, not someday, but now.
You rehearse your greatness into being. If that feels difficult at first, borrow from those who already live it. Watch how they stand, how they speak, how they breathe. Notice how they move through the world. Then, let that image become your own. You don’t need to imitate, just integrate the energy of their certainty. Make it yours in your way. Consistency is key.
A few minutes each day is all it takes. Don’t overdo it, just enough to feel good and keep going. Make it manageable, make it pleasant, and make it stick. Enjoy the feeling of being assertive, positive, clear. Walk in it. Talk in it. Breathe in it. Because when you see yourself this way, and feel it deeply, you begin to live it naturally. Thought, word, and action align.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
The outside catches up to the inside. That’s when real change begins. If you’re ready to deepen this practice and create transformation from the inside out, you’re welcome to join me in one of my live or go at your own pace programs. Together, we’ll turn your vision into your life. You are not waiting to become. You already are. Get this. Celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes
“This is by far the most comprehensive self-help book on the market! And I’ve written 20 self-help books all on Amazon. Rex Sikes is a genius for writing it & you’d do well to get a copy if you truly want to change your life!” Dr La Verne Adams
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“You grow your brilliance when you stretch yourself. Each time you embrace something new, your brain lights up. You build new neural pathways. You expand your capacity. You become more alive. The brain thrives on challenge, on activity, on novelty. Use it, and watch yourself flourish. So, don’t just read about life. Go live it. Step outside your comfort zone. Try new things. Take on new skills.
Engage your body, your mind, and your curiosity. The more you do, the more life opens up to you. Play piano. Learn to paint. Practice yoga. Build something with your hands. Try something you never imagined yourself doing. Meet new people. Learn together. Explore. Even small movements make a great difference. You actually grow your brain capacity by adding to the neural networks.
As you learn and incorporate new abilities and overcome new challenges you keep your brain healthier because the brain loves challenges. It likes puzzles and things to do. It thrives on novelty and being used. You know the saying, use it or lose it. Use your brain! Use your body to learn a variety of new things. Dedicate yourself to picking up new skills and talents.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
Have fun discovering things you may enjoy doing and learning about. Start learning new things you never considered before. Learn on your own and with others. Take classes, get involved. Meet others! Research proves learning fine finger motor skills such as playing keyboard and stringed instruments, or even finger movement exercises does much to improve overall cognition, keep the brain young and prevent dementia.
Exercise and sports contribute to overall well-being and physical health when done properly. Learn new things to do! Get positive mental, emotional and physical stimulation. Small movements like finger exercises or learning a musical instrument are proven to sharpen your thinking and protect your brain long-term. You get to choose how you grow. You get to choose how vibrant and fulfilled you feel.
Why not do it on purpose? The secret is in the doing. When you stretch beyond what you know, your world grows with you. You feel the delight of learning. You feel the satisfaction of progress. Learn to sing, play piano, paint, ski, draw, act, or dance. Sit down and write a play, a script a novel. Learn computer programming or gaming. Take up filmmaking, photography, sports, biking, yoga, any form of art or crafts.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
Go for Formula 1 driving lessons. ANYTHING! Try crossword puzzles and board games like chess. Challenge yourself. There is so much to choose from. Never limit yourself! You become a fuller expression of who you truly are. If you want to accelerate your growth, deepen your joy, and discover more of what you’re truly capable of, I invite you to journey with me. You already have the spark, nurture it. Watch how everything changes. Let the celebration begin. Celebrate Everything!” Rex Sikes
“This is by far the most comprehensive self-help book on the market! And I’ve written 20 self-help books all on Amazon. Rex Sikes is a genius for writing it & you’d do well to get a copy if you truly want to change your life!” Dr LaVerne Adams
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“Take a moment and think about how you move through your day. How you relate to people. The way you work, the way you play. Where do you spend your time, and what do you genuinely enjoy? What topics light you up? What do you know better than most? The answers are there, but sometimes, you just need to ask the right questions. You may need to reframe the way you see yourself.
Some people say, ‘I’m not good at anything’ but that’s only because they’ve set the bar too high. Change your thinking and you change the result. Change the question, and you change the answers. Ask, ‘What do I enjoy doing?’ or ‘What comes easier to me than most things?’ Start there. Your brain is built to answer. It’s a remarkable search engine, constantly active, whether you realize it or not. So, guide it. Be deliberate.
Keep asking. Questions like these create clarity, reveal strength, and shift your inner chemistry in powerful ways. You begin to uncover talents you’ve forgotten or never even knew you had. What you focus on, you get more of. Ask about what you do well. Discover what you’re naturally drawn to. These answers are your gold. They’re part of your history, yes, but they’re also the raw material for your future.
DEVELOP THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE, MINDSET AND BELIEFS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF
These aren’t just answers or facts, they are the foundations of your personal power. When you take stock of your successes and your strengths, even the small ones, you begin to feel different. Your attitude lifts. Your energy shifts. You become aligned with your own inner resources. Suddenly, you’re more confident, more resilient, more capable. You start creating from the inside out. This is how transformation begins.
Quietly. Simply. Bit by bit. Step by step. When your attitude shifts, everything shifts. You know this is true in the opposite direction. When you think everything sucks, you feel bummed out. If it works in that direction, know that it works in the opposite one. By directing your mind to seek what uplifts you. Want to go deeper and make this shift stick? That’s what I teach. When you’re ready, you know where to find me. For now, ask better questions. Let your own brilliance rise to meet you. It’s been waiting all along. Celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes
“This is by far the most comprehensive self-help book on the market! And I’ve written 20 self-help books all on Amazon. Rex Sikes is a genius for writing it & you’d do well to get a copy if you truly want to change your life!” Dr LaVerne Adams
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