Originally from Texas, Wende Zomnir went to high school in Belgium and spent time traveling around Europe. Wende moved back to Texas for college, then to Chicago to work for a global advertising agency where she specialized in youth culture accounts. But the beach and SoCal culture beckoned, and Wende brought her marketing skills out West.

In the mid-‘90s when the prestige beauty market was a boring sea of pink, red and beige, Wende envisioned a shake-up and unleashed Urban Decay on the old-school cosmetics industry, filling the void with makeup in an insane range of colors and shade names that fueled a beauty revolution. Urban Decay brought her marketing skills out West.In the mid-‘90s when the prestige beauty market was a boring sea of pink, red and beige, Wende envisioned a shake-up and unleashed Urban Decay on the old-school cosmetics industry, filling the void with makeup in an insane range of colors and shade names that fueled a beauty revolution. Urban Decay democratized beauty before anyone else and Wende paved the way for every beauty entrepreneur.

In October 2021, Wende Zomnir co-founded Caliray, a west coast beauty brand made of clean formulas, dirty minds, and sexy sustainability. The brand blends makeup with wellness to create innovative concoctions with innocent ingredients. Caliray is California Beauty Unfiltered – designed for less makeup, more living.

Wende resides in Newport Beach, California, with her husband Doug Collier and hilarious sons Crash and Cruz. In her spare time, Wende can be found surfing, diving, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, Crossfitting, playing tennis, hitting a volleyball, mountain biking, practicing yoga, running, and of course, knitting. Her secret ambitions are to become a painter and write a book

Simona Fusco has been recognized as a Prominent Business Woman and World Renowned Entrepreneur of the year for her achievements with her company Perfect 12 Introductions. Perfect 12 is an executive matchmaking and personal recruiting firm based in Beverly Hills, CA that works with prominent Leaders, CEOs, and celebrities to help them find their perfect match. She opens up with Delphine to share an insiders view of the intriguing world of executive matchmaking. 

With over 30 movies and TV credits to her name, Simona Fusco has graced the covers of countless magazines worldwide and has been described as “Hollywood’s new IT Girl”, by the New York Post, “A modern day Bo Derek”, by Esquire magazine, “Blonde Bombshell” by Maxim, “Golden Goddess” by People magazine and “The most spectacular looking Blonde since Marilyn Monroe”, by Beverly Hills magazine, etc.Simona recently added film producing to her credits with the movie Beverly Hills Christmas starring Dean Cain.

In this episode of Delphines Circle, we have a rare variety of man, a modern day scribe, a whisperer of truths, a tight rope walker who straddles the intimate trust of famous public figures, at the fascinating crossroads of truth and the intrigue of revelational scandal. And like a rare and refined liquor, when mixed by deft hand, the results are a most intoxicating ambrosia.

This ephemeral and elusive style of intelligence required, we hope is not lost on you, shines through with the steady glow of an Alchemists Stone when Chris speaks. And the resounding humility of Mr.Epting's description of his own work, speaks volumes of these effervescent qualities.

So sit tight, and at a minimum, you may yet learn tricks of the trade that could prove invaluable in extracting that intoxicating elixir from the world around you. 

Chris Epting is the author of 40 travel/history books, including James Dean Died Here (Santa Monica Press), Roadside Baseball (McGraw Hill), Hello It's Me, Dispatches From a Pop Culture Junkie (Santa Monica Press) and many others. He is also an award-winning travel writer and has contributed articles for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Westways and Travel + Leisure magazine, among other publications. In addition, Chris is a memoirist and has co-written Def Leppard's Phil Collen's memoir, Adrenalized, the John Oates Memoir Change of Seasons, and Long Train Runnin’ with the Doobie Brothers among many others. Originally from New York, Chris now lives in Southern California. 

Chris started out at an advertising agency on Madison Avenue where he wrote commercials and ad campaigns. He soon became creative director at a number of Los Angeles advertising agencies. He won lots of awards for these but felt something was missing. There were books he wanted to write and stories he wanted to tell and the confines of the advertising industry was just not going to allow that. 

So he made a change. He started writing books about the things he loves; travel, music, baseball and popular culture. For about 10 years he had a weekly column in the Los Angeles Times and wrote for the Huffington Post for about six years. He appeared on many TV and radio shows. For about eight years he was the national spokesman for the wonderful and successful Hampton Hotel Save-A-Landmark program which allowed me to travel extensively throughout the country, telling stories and working to help preserve some of America’s true treasures. 

Currently he is working on several book projects he is thrilled about, along with a couple of television projects that he is equally excited to get involved with. He also recently designed a writing course that is quite satisfying for him to teach.

Adaptogens, the new secret word that everyone seems to be talking about... They're new, they are thousands of years old. And they will change your life for the better. Get ready for a  deep dive into the breaking realizations of the benefits of these ancient medicines. 

Dr. JoQueta Handy is a cool cucumber when it comes to being up to date, and unfazed, by outdated ideologies that no longer have relevance in the cutting edge of well being. To have a family business that has crafted a custom proprietary blend of these magical substances designed to be taken solo, or perhaps with a particular extra magical medicine, is telling of the changing of the tides in our culture. 

Are you ready to get enlightened on these budding new scientific breakthroughs?  

Well, listen close with an open mind and you may just leave.. with a more opened mind. 

Dr JoQueta Handy, PhD, IMD is a natural medicine doctor specializing in whole body Wellness, and MDMA assisted therapy, author, Quantum Biofeedback Specialist, and International Speaker. Doctor JoQueta is the founder of Brilliant Blends and adaptogen based supplement company. She is the co-founder of Handy Wellness where she practices with her husband. She is the author, Chief Visionary and CEO of Brilliant Learning, a curriculum-based approach helping special needs children find their brilliance in learning. Dr JoQueta sees clients in her private practice in Newport Beach CA and leads transformational workshops and retreats. 

JoQueta works with clients surrounding issues of PTSD, depression, mental health, and trauma using a whole-body wellness approach of quantum biofeedback assessment and treatment, diet, supplementations, one on one coaching, therapeutic intervention, and in person retreats. 

Credentials and certifications: licensed Biofeedback Specialist, credentialed Natural Integrative Medicine, credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist. 

Offering remote and online therapy sessions.

Zachary Hayes-Handy is a writer, entrepreneur, and son of Dr. JoQueta. With a business degree and a background in theater, he has always had a natural talent for finding the balance between the emotional and the rational. His journey of exploration and experimentation to find holistic solutions to everyday problems, especially issues related to mental health, was the inspiration for the Adapt and Thrive supplements and the mission of Brilliant Blends.

With hundreds of hotels constructed and developed throughout his illustrious career, Robert (Bob) Olson is considered the top hotel developer in the United States. As the founder of R.D. Olson Development, a Newport Beach, California-based firm, Bob guides the strategic vision for the company with an active, hands-on approach toward every facet of construction and development. 

Bob is a recognized business leader, winning the Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award, the 2016 Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Award, and the recipient of the Construction Financial Management Association’s Construction Executive of the Year, as well as the Orange County Business Journal’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship award. He was  recognized as a 2012 Hotel Icon by Real Estate FORUM magazine, and is a frequent speaker at leading industry events. 

R.D. Olson Development is recognized for its ability to identify and act on opportunities, delivering solid execution through all phases of design and development while maintaining focus on the business strategy and the bottom line. He established the company in 1997 following nearly 20 years as founder and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. 

The majority of the firm’s developments have occurred in the Western U.S. and Hawaii, though Mr. Olson has built projects on a nationwide basis. A specialist in developing hospitality properties, the firm is also experienced in the development of office, retail, multifamily and recreational projects. Mr. Olson’s longstanding experience as a builder has proven to be highly beneficial for development projects. 

Mr. Olson is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), including having served as Chairman of the California Coast Chapter. His philanthropic activity includes serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mr. Olson is an MBA graduate of the University of Southern California.

There are times when words pale to the task of encapsulating such an enigmatic tycoon of industriousness, self directed morals, cerebral brilliance, as well as the wonders of an exquisitely learned person having retained the genius quality of a childlike approach to science. 

Dr. Joy Kong checks all those boxes and more, from being a pioneer in the stem cell space (something quite deeply lacking in American sciences) to a bold innovator in the newly blossoming field of psychedelic therapeutic modalities. She is clearly not one to stray behind the lines of the well worn path of everyday medicine. 

It is only thanks to such vanguard charging personalities that humanity has any progress in the form of applicable knowledge at all. These are no overstatements nor hyperbolic gesture of words, Dr. Kong is a dyed in the wool modern day masterclass in the life of a scientist-groundbreaker. Someone for who the hippocratic oath is not merely a numb cluster of words, but an identifier of class of soul who would do no less than uphold its creed.

 Plainly put, she is super awesome. Listen close and take a look at what a brilliant and curious mind can accomplish. 

Joy Kong, M.D. is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). She is the president of Uplyft Longevity Center in Los Angeles, California, where she specializes in stem cell therapy, ketamine therapy, as well as a wide range of therapeutic modalities to enhance overall health and combat diseases in a holistic approach, esp. by enhancing the body’s innate regenerative potentials. 

Dr. Kong believes in advancing the field of stem cell therapy through education of both physicians and the public in general. She founded American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, where she provides training to physicians on the science, clinical evidence and safe protocols in Stem Cell Therapy. She serves as a board member of American Association of Stem Cell Physicians, and a faculty member of Medical Wellness Association (a leading global organization on health and wellness). As a proponent for high quality clinical research, Dr. Kong is committed to originating and conducting such research studies, and is a published author in scientific journals.

In addition, Dr. Kong is the founder and CEO of Chara Biologics, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge regenerative medicine products in the US and to the global market. She developed the most potent and comprehensive stem cell product in the country with a patent-pending formulation. Dr. Kong was recognized for her contribution to the field of regenerative medicine and awarded the "Top Doctor of the Year in Stem Cell Therapy” and "Empowered Woman of the Year” in 2019, as well as “Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade” in 2021 by the prestigious IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals). Dr. Kong’s memoir Tiger of Beijing has garnered tremendous interest, and was named “2020 Book of the Year” from IAOTP and showcased at Time Square. Dr. Kong was also featured in the 2021 book HEROES, LEADERS, LEGENDS: the Power of the Human Spirit, along with movers and shakers such as Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra and Maya Angelo.

Frank Dibella is an enigma with a golden heart, a truly rare combination of a person who commands the trust of the great and powerful with their most intimate details of their financial life as well as a premier seat at the table at tier one society, to put if frankly, Mr.Dibella is a myth among rarified circles. Having been the top CPA for the movers and shakers who built and ran Vegas during its golden, to working closely for years with A listers like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Lewis, to era Franks incredible contributions to society via his City of Hope foundation raising money for life saving medical research he has caved a unique path and set a high standard for the generations to come. His coveted Lets Get Frank galas have raised over eight million dollars since 2015 and provided a social platform to shine a light on the importance of giving back as a signature of a life well lived. Mr. Dibella's story reads like a Hollywood movie full filled with enough adventure and kismet to give a magical glow to the concept of the American dream, and all done with mythical style of class, grace, and mystery that epitomizes a made man. Listen closely and you may just pick up some tips on how to pull off an adventure of a lifetime.