KEY PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Communications Highlights
Writing, Editing and Layout
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Produced a kindle e-book for sale on amazon.com: "Fabrics For Better Living: Natural Threads To Support People and Planet" Adobe InDesign used for layout; research and editing was assisted by ChatGPT (launched July 2024) - contact me for a personal copy of the book
Marketing copy from the amazon.com page:
Fabrics For Better Living: Natural Threads To Support People and Planet delves into the fascinating world of natural fibers to uncover their myriad benefits, extending far beyond mere fashion statements. The book explores the environmental impact of five natural fibers: hemp, linen, bamboo, organic cotton, and wool. It also showcases how their biodegradable nature and sustainable production processes are crucial in our search for better health and the fight against environmental degradation.
Fabrics For Better Living: Natural Threads To Support People and Planet is a project of Cascade Digital Works, an online marketing and media production company. The book aims not only to inform consumers, but also to inspire society to shift towards a more sustainable, health-conscious wardrobe. Each time we choose clothing, it provides an opportunity to vote with our pocketbook; a vote for the work to create a better world. Government decision-makers, business leaders and entrepreneurs will also find value in this book as it sheds light on the economic viability and growth prospects of these natural fibers, encouraging business strategies that align with sustainability and ethical production.
Read the Social Media Toolkit to promote the book.
Blogs
Protecting urban forests is a moral imperative
Recreated from a temporary, local, environmental advocacy website
Bees by the Numbers
Linking the crucial importance of saving bees to the economic impact on agriculture.
(Published on the Beyond Toxics website)
The economics of exporting coal through Oregon
Much was written about the potential effect on public health of coal trains as they passed through Oregon, but very little had been published about whether it made economic sense for Oregon communities. Hint: it didn't. Luckily, plans did not proceed. (Published on the Beyond Toxics website)
Short Story
First Person
an original short story by John Jordan-Cascade
photography by John Jordan-Cascade
Essay
Seeking the embrace of the Infinite
A personal exploration of a more practical philosophy
by John Jordan-Cascade
A few of the newsletters I produced for Beyond Toxics (editing and layout by John Jordan-Cascade using Adobe InDesign):
Web pages for Northwest Light Therapy:
* Many environmental activists and thinkers believe that regenerative agriculture represents one of the best chances humanity has for reducing the damage of the climate crisis and ensuring a sustainable future. I am one of them! See my new webpage providing an overview of the benefits of Regenerative Agriculture, along with resources to find out more.
* The sun feeds our soul!
We all know sunlight is good for us, but just how beneficial is it for our health and well-being? Science has a lot to say about it and the research available showing the wide range of benefits just might AMAZE you!
I've included a few studies that provide a robust foundation for the health and wellness benefits of sunlight exposure and an additional segment on the question, "Can vitamin D derived from sunlight be replaced by supplementation?"
* Home page Welcome:
We, as human beings, have been shaped by a billion years of evolution. The road to improved health, no matter what your illness or pain or condition, is best traveled by paying attention to and honoring how Mother Nature designed us to live. The frequency that resonates from and through Gaia is a mere 7.83 Hz.* That’s a whole lot slower and lower than just about anything in the built environment of modern life. We have evolved to be who we are by living in harmony with the rhythms and cycles that are as old as life on the planet. Although modern life often expects of us to live almost entirely out of touch with how we are naturally designed to live (especially in an urban setting), there are still a wide variety of adaptations we can make to move our lifestyle more in line with Nature. The ideas, advice, products and resources on this web site are presented in order to help you do just that!
The journey for you may require a willingness to re-examine some of your pre-conceived notions of what is "normal." That’s OK. I have found, in my own journey towards vibrant health, that few of us find truth for ourselves without some effort and sacrifice.
My focus and passion is on light and energy therapies and promoting the benefits of an organic, plant-based, whole foods lifestyle. I will endeavor to provide the most cutting-edge scientific research and heart-centered ideas on this web site. I hope my enthusiasm will inspire you to delve into the great mysteries that surround us. I hope to inspire you to dive deep and explore what works best for your body/mind, lifestyle and budget. The principles of democracy, enlightenment and service to humanity continue to drive my desire to engage with you. We are alive in a remarkable time of transformation, or, more accurately, a time of the magnificent potential for transformation.
* Recommendations for Better Sleep
Lack of sleep is a widespread issue in the United States, affecting millions of adults every night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults does not get enough sleep regularly. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a host of health problems, including increased risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Furthermore, lack of sleep can impair cognitive functions, reduce productivity, and negatively impact overall quality of life. Addressing sleep issues with natural remedies can provide a safe and effective way to improve sleep quality and overall health.
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Online copywriting course - final lesson copy:
Spec ad for Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker
HEADLINE: Whenever, wherever, sound-ever.
Tag: The Bose SoundLink is social for your music.
Ever wanted to be a DJ? You have this dream. Morph your music collection into the kind of party where everyone gets high from the beat of the music and the dancing you inspire. Now you can do it with the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker!
You need superior tech to pull it off. Bose delivers rockin’ sound quality, even at bone-shakin’ volume in big dance spaces. Add a battery life nearing 14 hours and a compact form and you’re ready to go for that last-minute party that pops up in your text message.
Visit Bose.com and go from Smartphone to party in no time!
Word count: 105
E-learning
Nutrition and Healthy Habits for Your Brain,
an interactive nutrition course built as an example of creative initiative with Articulate, an e-learning authoring platform similar to Adobe Captivate.
Introduction written by John Jordan-Cascade:
The brain is the most critical part of your body’s central nervous system. It’s the most complicated part of your body with the ability to send and receive an enormous amount of information. This course is ideally suited to those who would like to learn more about the myriad lifestyle choices, foods and exercises to pursue to improve brain health and stave off cognitive decline as we age. This series is a excellent way to explore the steps you can take today and should help you discover what may work best for YOU.
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Websites
sample website
https://www.maidenspirit.com/welcome/
Maiden Spirit™ offers a learning community designed to inspire, educate and support girls as they connect with innate spirituality, develop radiant self-esteem, prepare for a conscious rite-of-passage at menarche and contribute to the creation of a better world.
New website created as part of a package of projects for Georgette Star, Maiden Spirit™ Program Founder, including a documentary: https://www.maidenspirit.com/documentary-film/
Graphics/Photography
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Created with Photoshop to use as a DVD sleeve for Unified Voice Works, a DVD of voice exercises produced for Heather Hutton, singer-songwriter and voice coach
Created with Photoshop to use as a DVD sleeve for Fight for It, an indepenedent documentary
Created in Photoshop--using a combination of an AI image (Mid-Journey) and a royalty-free image
For social media post:
The brain believes whatever you tell it most
(The "you" in that statement is your consciousness, separate from your mind and body)
What you repeatedly say to yourself matters
Neuroplasticity, or Hebb's Law says that
Neurons that fire together, wire together
Your self-talk shapes your brain
which shapes your beliefs
which drives your behavior
which creates your thoughts
and your experiences
which creates the totality of your reality
Created in Photoshop--using an original photo--to promote my short story, First Person
Created in Canva--using a canva template and a royalty-free photo
Samples of art work created with Mid-Journey AI tool
Video
Finished Projects
DVD projects created for small business owners/teachers:
1) Kentro DVD: KENTRO Body Balance, Movements for a Healthy Back & Body
Copyright © 2020 Angelika Thusius
My role: Producer, videography, editing, DVD menu design, DVD cover artwork, promotional photography
Angie Thusius, founder of Kentro Body Balance, explains the origins and benefits of her well-researched movements. Several Ashland, Oregon-area health practitioners stepped forward to enthusiastically provide testimonials for Angie and Kentro as a form of body therapy. | https://vimeo.com/13716669
DVD projects created for small business owners/teachers:
2) Unified Voice-Works: A path to healing, integration and performance (DVD with 11 voice/body integration exercises) - Hosted by Heather Hutton
Whether through performance singing, singing merely for the pure joy of it, sounding, or speaking; the audience will be given tools to do so in a way that is more fully connected to the body, emotions and intentions.
My role: Producer, videography, lighting, editing, DVD menu design, DVD cover artwork, promotional photography
HeatherHutton.com / Heather Hutton, founder of Unified Voice-Works offers workshops, private sessions, and classes for developing musical and vocal skills, discovering more of who you are, and expressing that more fully and authentically. | Copyright © 2014 Heather Hutton | https://vimeo.com/20730045
Finshed Projects Published on YouTube
1) Peace Test: Nonviolence In Action (23:35)
A documentary undertaken to inspire national participation in a civil disobedience movement to stop underground nuclear testing.
Finshed Projects Produced for Business Marketing/Promotion
Sangat Precision Machining and Grinding - 2 promotional videos
My role: Producer, videography, editing
See the two videos (reel) on vimeo
Finshed Projects Published on YouTube
2) First Moon Rising: A Girl's Wisdom and Rite-Of-Passage Journey (22:38)
a promotional/inspirational video for a non-profit
For FUN!
3) Welcome to Ashlantis! (3 min.)
I had loads of fun filming this with a host of talented people in Ashland, Oregon. Most of the scenes were improvised with some theme suggestions from me! I shot and edited this collaborative project with Adobe Premiere Pro in 2011.
Brief edited clips for YouTube:
Lynne Fessenden on Local vs. Organic
Raising children to know how to grow food
Voice-over
Talkin' At Ya! A radio interview show on KJJC-FM (.mp3)
Idea used as a demo reel for freelance work
My role: wrote, recorded, SFX added and edited audio (all voices are mine)
Voiceover narration for MindFreedom International slide show (.mp3)
