



Welcome to johncontreras.net
This is the Internet home for John Contreras, author of Gathering Joy and an award
winning public speaker with Toastmasters International.
About John Contreras
John has spent over twenty three years as a trainer and a writer in high tech fields
including the US Navy, electronic manufacturing and health care software. From a
young age he has also actively pursued a parallel path of spiritual growth and
enlightenment, creating a unique perspective on spiritual living in this ever evolving
technological age. Throughout life, John has enjoyed speaking to others and has
deep experience in a variety of settings including seminars, speeches, master of
ceremonies and more. His first book, Gathering Joy was published in 2004 and the
sequel, Awakening Your Personal Power, is due to be released in the fall of 2008.
Seminars are available based on either of these books and a variety of other topics.
Motivational and Inspirational Speaking
John is an experienced and very entertaining public speaker who can tailor an
inspiring keynote address or other motivational speech to fit your event. He is a
competitive speaker and officer in District Seven of Toastmasters International.
Small Business Entrepreneur
John is also the owner of Redwing Kitchens, Inc., founded in 2007 to bring gourmet
family recipes to market, beginning with a line of handcrafted specialty mustards.
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regarding books, recordings or seminars. We will be updating this website soon
with a calendar, audio and video clips, and a shopping cart.
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