“You’re lying!”
This is what a couple of people have said right to my face when KaZ has shared some of her professional accomplishments.
Well, she has all the photos, video, contracts and contacts to prove it. NOT that she is in the business of “proving” herself anymore.
What she does and has done over the decades, yes, DECADES, speaks for itself.
KaZ has a dynamic portfolio spanning entertainment, writing, business, animal care, and healing arts.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Singer, dancer, actor (film, tv, stage, commercials, industrials, voiceovers), choreographer, stage director, professional water skier, professional circus artist on the Spanish web and show “girl”, stunt person (she still holds the honor of best stunt per Soap Opera Digest for Susan Lucci on All My Children. She fell three stories backwards. In heels!), stage artistic director, theatre company owner, stunt coach at a university, television company co-owner and producer, voiceover artist, and voice over director for television. She also ran a department of a theatre management company, and probably a few things she’s missed.
BUSINESS:
Co-owned 2 restaurants, one fitness center, and owned a cinema.
THE HEALING ARTS:
She is a light-hearted, plain spoken, expert trauma informed healing arts master teacher. With ten certifications as a Master Meditation, Reiki, Master and 3rd level Qigong teacher (the mother of Tai Chi) plus, her soon to be released exclusively developed hypno-meditation modality, KaZ has shown her commitment to giving students and healing arts teachers the tools to help them heal and grow. KaZ has taught large public groups in spiritual centers, libraries, museums, online, one-on-one, in substance abuse facilities, recovery facilities, disordered eating facilities, and juvenile detention centers.
ANIMAL CARE:
She finds this the biggest thrill of all and has done some meangingful work in animal communication.
A veterinary technician, an in-home animal care business, assisted her sister, who was the head dietician at a well-known animal park, (and is a cat expert), with caring for white tiger cubs, a coati, and a fennec fox. She worked as a tour guide for a well-known park with oceanic animals which included educating about cetaceans, caring for a shark tank, and a tide pool. This led her on to become an animal conservationist.
*MEDITATION STUDENTS AND FACILITIES HAVE THEIR SAY
“Hi KaZ. Thanks again for the lovely experience with you.” Therapist, Author, Eating Disorder Facilitator and in recovery.
“Class helped me to control my anger. I started being calm. I spent time with myself more. Controlled my impulses. I did exercises in my room. I got so mad one time that I couldn’t sleep. So I just tried to breathe. And then I fell asleep. I’m more mature. My thought process changed. I learned breathing can do something if you pay attention to your breath. Over time I am taking it seriously. It made me wiser, more mature, more mindful. I know I have to work, things aren’t just going to come to me. KaZ is a big-hearted person, she loves all of us. She takes the time out of her life to do it. She has hope for all of us. She has a lot of patience.” Student, 16, Juvenile Justice Facility.
“I would like to give KaZ Akers a wholehearted recommendation with any community. KaZ’s passion and joy is so tangible and uplifting that anyone fortunate enough to be in her presence will have a transformational experience and rise to her empowering bright soul!” Meditation Teacher, Recovery Facilities
“Everyone LOVED having you here. (Me, too!)” Manager, La Quinta Museum, La Quinta, CA
KaZ has a deep breadth of knowledge & experience in teaching & practicing allowing her to tap into a variety of approaches. Her enthusiasm & special spirit are infectious and inspirational. We always left our sessions with a sense of inner peace.” Jan and Eric
“I attended your class yesterday and was very impressed.” Baba V.
“We lately have joined the meditation class. We both feel relaxed and happy, and we love your teaching style along with your great personality, we just get a great feeling from the whole package you give. ” Sandra F. Palm Desert, California
“I feel I should tell you that you figured prominently in my hours of greatest need and pain while I was hospitalized. It was a sudden, shocking, dangerous surgery during which I lost most of my own blood. But I kept hearing you say calming, meditative things. I focused away from what was scaring and hurting me, and just tapped into your energy with every ounce of strength I could muster. It brought forward a thought~ as much as I was begging to pass on to the next Life, there were other patients in the same hospital fighting to take each breath, fighting to live, and it gave me perspective. I never believed our friendship could be of such incredible value to me after 40 years of knowing you. I am not the same person on this side of the experience.” M.B. actor, singer, survivor.
“KaZ is effervescent.” Wall Street Journal
“…when are you coming back?” High School Student at San Jacinto High School
“Kaz…a DREAM come true…a GROUP moving meditation that feels like hOMe to me! Thank you! yes, evening is powerful! Namaste dear!” Vicki J.
“Hi KaZ, I hope you know the value of the work you have done at the Youth Academy to inspire and help enhance the quality of life for the boys is immeasurable.” Director, Compassionate St. Augustine
*FOOTNOTE:
KaZ dabbled in politics for a “moment” working for a political committee which she really did NOT enjoy it. HOWEVER, it opened her eyes WIDE to the process. She says she learned more than she wished she’d learned.