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Dejah-Maia’s story is one of incredible resilience and inspiring transformation. Born in San Diego and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of Spanish Harlem, New York, and Maplewood, New Jersey, Dejah-Maia now calls Maplewood her home. She is the second eldest of four siblings, each of whom shares a bond strengthened by their shared trials and triumphs.

At the age of two, Dejah-Maia's life was forever altered by a catastrophic house amage from smoke inhalation, and he eventually passed away.

Dejah-Maia's story is not one of surrender but of deuring her con

The unwavering support of key individuals in her life was crucial. They supported Dejah-Maia as she grew in con

With an Associate's Degree in General Science with High Honors and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Dejah-Maia’s personal experiences have fueled her passion for school psychology. She is driven by a desire to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health in low-income communities, especially for children. One of her goals is to create environments where young people can express themselves freely and without fear, just as she learned to do. She envisions a world where every child feels protected and empowered to share their story, drawing strength from their experiences rather than being de

Throughout her journey, Dejah-Maia has refused to be a victim of her circumstances. Instead, she stands tall as a survivor, her life is a testament to her strength and resilience. She is committed to giving back to her community, providing the same support and guidance that helped her overcome her traumatic past. Dejah-Maia’s story is a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of perseverance and the profound impact of a nurturing environment. She is determined to ensure that other children have the tools they need to not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity.

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From July 2014 through 2022, Keith covered Rutgers athletics for NJ Advance Media, the content company for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger. The dean of the Rutgers football beat, Keith covered thousands of games and big-picture topics surrounding the state university’s athletics program since 2000.

Keith recently garnered two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for his investigative reporting. Two years ago, the National Sports Media Association named Keith New Jersey’s best sportswriter. He was named NJ Advance Media Reporter of the Year in 2018.

Keith transitioned in 2022 from sports to news, where as an investigative report he focuses on government, public accountability, education, environmental issues and other topics for NJ Advance Media while still keeping an eye on Rutgers athletics.

Keith has family roots in several Middlesex County towns and graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in Old Bridge, making him and Jerry crosstown rivals.

Keith is involved in several community service initiatives in his Monmouth County community, including events involving recreation, the environment, and school volunteer programs.

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Dr. JC Doornick “The Dragon” comes from a fascinating life and family history full of pioneers in the entertainment industry and professional athletes. Later in life becoming a servant to the people as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Cofounder of a worldwide Humanitarian relief organization serving the third world with health, education, housing and food. Receiving awards such as the Humanitarian of the Year. What most would consider a privileged life, it came with a dark side connected with substance abuse, divorce and abandonment. AKA “The Dark Ages”.
Struggling with the realities of being a workaholic, not showing up for his kids and a failing marriage, he found himself in dire straits in need of a shift. With the help and guidance of some key mentors “Angels” and a voracious hunger for self-discovery and personal growth, he experienced a physical, mental and financial breakthrough losing 80 lbs., reclaiming his health. Tapping into and partnering with a Lifestyle Transformation and Coaching company he transformed his mind and started living his life around the things that mattered most. He and his soul mate and wife Mieke went on to build an international Virtual Health Transformation Coaching Company that has served over 100,000 clients helped them create a 7 figure income from home and leave their 9-5 jobs to live their lives around the things that matter most.
With their two sons and one daughter, they travel the world creating memories and seeking adventure and experiences.
This life transformation gave RISE TO THE DRAGON, a once considered mythical creature that the world spoke of yet can’t prove ever existed. The Dragon represents that version of yourself you don’t believe is possible and the new Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast, is all about unlocking and freeing people from their programmed mental prisons and back on track dreaming big. We interview guests that have great stories of transformation and created products and services that serve humanity to greatness. You can look forward to bigger and better things including the world’s greatest story ever told in the release of his upcoming book. Makes Sense – Unlocking the Mystery of why shit happens.
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