Fabiana Passoni, The Best Brazilian Female Singer living in the U.S. and Breast Cancer survivor.

Fabiana Passoni, The Best Brazilian Female Singer living in the U.S. and Talk 2 Brazil Person of the Year!

 Fabiana Passoni has a new album "Dim The Lights" released in January 2013.

 Fabiana returns to Talk 2 Brazil to talk about her new album and her awesome performance in "Loving the Silent Tears" 

 International Women´s Day special interview with Fabiana Passoni. 

Her life story is full of challenges as well as success. Fabiana Passoni is an excellent example of a woman who can manage her personal and professional roles, radiate optimism , share a bright outlook for the future and serve as an example of dedication and perseverance for all.

Fabiana Passoni, the best Brazilian Female Singer living in the U.S. Chosen by the Brazilian International Press Awards' 2012 Colégio Eleitoral composed of U.S. based Brazilian groups and community organizations as best Brazilian Female Singer living in the U.S. confirms Fabiana's ability to connect her fans to her music. Her recent single Lovin' You (2012) enjoyed several months in the Smooth Jazz charts. Another single, Rock With You was released in August 2012 . Check out the tracks on Fabiana Passoni´s new album Dim The Lights  released in January 2013.

 Fabiana's three-year battle with breast cancer put her on a journey not only of survival but a discovery of her own personal musical style. With joyful rhythms and a velvety voice, Fabiana achieved her style with the acclaimed 2011 release of Naturalmente Brasil featuring 12 original tracks. Composed in the midst of her battle with cancer, chemotherapy and pregnancy, Fabiana's dreams of continuing her career never faltered even among many setbacks. Her spirit propelled her rebounding success.

Fabiana Passoni participated in the new musical called "Loving the Silent Tears" which had its red carpet premiere at the Shrine Auditorium on October 27, 2012 in Los Angeles. She starred along with Grammy winners Jon Secada, Jody Watley and Broadway stars in an impressive cast of top talents representing a dozen countries. It featured music from Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning composers. The grand production was created by 2-time Oscar winner Al Kasha and directed by the Tony-nominated Vincent Paterson (director of Michael Jackson's BAD and Madonna's Blond Ambition Tours).

In her role, Fabiana presented a taste of Brazilian music and culture. 

Born in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, Fabiana Passoni began singing when she was 6 years old. Her father would sit on the couch composing songs while teaching her the art of interpretation and how to play to an audience. With her father's musical influence as her foundation, Fabiana also received formal vocal training with Francisco (Chico) Campos, a famous Brazilian voice trainer.

Fabiana ran a successful music school in her hometown in the late 1990's before travelling to the United States. While in New York City, Fabiana began singing bossa nova jazz fusion to American audiences. Legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Leny Andrade influenced her approach to music while she was slowly developing as a singer songwriter. She finally found her voice after moving to Los Angeles in 2007 composing songs for her debut album, É Minha Vez.

For more about "Loving the Silent Tears" www.silenttearsmusical.com

Lawrence Howorth, President and Founder Howorth International, Dallas, TX, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lawrence Howorth, President and Founder Howorth International, Dallas, TX, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lawrence Howorth is the President and Founder of HOWORTH International, LLC, a multinational business advisory services firm based in Dallas Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil, HOWORTH International offers international business development and distribution, board governance, interim/contract management and restructuring and organization performance improvement. 

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Lawrence has over 30 years of multinational business experience in multiple industries: waste management, clean-tech, environmental technologies, intellectual property management, health sciences, consumer products, bio-technology, building and development, manufactured housing, mining and oil-field manufacturing and services, software development, internet-based commerce, banking, business advisory services, professional services and training.

 A private investor and business mentor Lawrence Howorth has held senior executive and director positions in several multinational organizations. He has co-founded two multinational start-up companies and has developed and managed businesses in over 20 countries. 

A Canadian and USA Citizen, Lawrence Howorth is a Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), College of Commerce and Canadian Chartered Accountant, a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and alumni of KPMG.  

He has also been a panel speaker and lectured on multinational business development, growth, business structuring and various subjects at the University of Southern California, California State University, Long Beach and various conferences and has participated as a speaker/mentor with the Brazilian IBMEC Executive MBA program through the University of Irvine, CA, USA. 

Currently active in several international-focused organizations:

• International Business & Trade Advisory Committee, Richland College, Richardson, TX (www.richlandcollege.edu)
• Chairman, International Task Force, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Frisco, TX (www.friscochamber.com)
• The District Export Council of North Texas (www.exporttexas.com/northtexas)

Lawrence is also a member of the Talk 2 Brazil LinkedIn discussion group.

Past activities:

• OCTANE (www.octaneoc.org) - supporting the development of biomedical and information technology in Orange County, CA
• Tech Coast Angeles (www.techcoastangels.com) – investor in and mentor for early/mid stage medical device, bio-technology, information technology, consumer products and other organizations – member of the TCA Board of Governors and Executive committee
• Forum for Corporate Directors (www.fcdoc.org), Education Committee, including Chairing the development of the first Survey of Corporate Directors of Orange County, CA
• Director, National Academy Foundation Board of Directors (www.naf.org)
• Co-Chairman, Advisory Board of Directors, Center for Social Enterprise, Volunteer Center, Orange County, CA (www.volunteercenter.org)

Daniel Gutierrez, International Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Los Angeles

Daniel Gutierrez, International Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Los Angeles

Daniel Gutierrez is an International Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Radio Personality and Author of Stepping Into Greatness: Success Is Up To You.

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Leveraging his experience, his infectious humor, and his deep belief that there is greatness in each of us, he has transformed businesses and individuals all over the world. His appeal breaks the boundaries of profession, culture, and age.

Daniel Gutierrez travels the world extensively for speaking engagements to Fortune 500 companies and individuals alike, and  has been acknowledged twice as Latin Business Magazine’s “Top 100 Hispanics” along with other extraordinary individuals: Edward James Olmos; Oscar De La Hoya; Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa; Talk Show Host, Cristina Saralegui; and CNN’s Soldedad O’Brien.

Daniel has also made the front cover of Latin Business Magazine and  was interviewed for the movie/documentary film Luminous World Views  as one of 18 world-renowned scientists and world thought leaders in the area of transformation.

In January 2010 Daniel Gutierrez was inducted as the President of the prestigious national organization PRIMER based in New York City and currently advises the Department of White House Personnel for the Obama Administration.