Celebrating the Book Launch of BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS by Deja Vu Prem

Bel Canto Books is delighted to celebrate the book launch of BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS: AN IMMIGRANT'S INSPIRING JOURNEY OF HEALING AND LEARNING TO DANCE WITH THE UNIVERSE by Deja Vu Prem, in conversation with MoveJoy creator Lavinia Errico.

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This event will be held indoors at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA).

EVENT SCHEDULE

6:45PM - Event check-in begins

7:00pm - Welcome & event start

7:15-8:00pm - Writers reading, conversation, and Q&A

8:00pm-9:00pm - Book signing & shopping time

9:00pm - Event ends

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deja Vu Prem is a filmmaker from the Philippines who lives in the United States. Her memoir, Beyond the Mountains: An Immigrant's Inspiring Journey of Healing and Learning to Dance with the Universe, chronicles her personal experiences of resilience, cultural transition, and spiritual growth.

Deja's journey as an immigrant is a testament to the human spirit, filled with challenges, healing, and learning to trust the universe’s flow. Her work as a filmmaker, much like her memoir, is a celebration of diversity, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and personal transformation. Through her visual storytelling, she shares a multitude of perspectives and human stories, enlightening readers with the richness of the human experience.

Deja’s memoir provides readers with a profound glimpse into her life’s journey, weaving together healing lessons and universal themes of self-discovery. Besides her work as a writer and filmmaker, she finds joy in dancing, meditation, and connecting with nature—practices that fuel her creativity and keep her grounded. Through her storytelling, Deja dedicates herself to uplifting immigrant voices and celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.

ABOUT THE IN CONVERSATION PARTNER

Lavinia Errico, co-founder of Equinox Fitness, founder of the Inside/Out Movement, Principle in First Point Partners and pioneering MoveJoy creator, has spent a lifetime helping women find their voices and expand their potential to lead more authentic, empowered and joyful lives. As a successful and passionate entrepreneur and brand innovator, Lavinia is a highly sought-after speaker who has appeared on numerous podcasts, served on panels at thought-leader conferences throughout the county, and delivered keynote addresses at several business/entrepreneurial seminars and summits. She has inspired countless women of all ages to move forward with their vision and create successful businesses across fitness, wellness, technology, and the sciences. Lavinia is curious, open, and a profoundly intuitive and discerning curator of the many physical, mental, and spiritual practices that transform lives, bring us closer to our essential selves and unlock the meaning and purpose we all seek. Her belief in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, emotions, and spirits is visceral and based on years of experience. At Equinox, she disrupted and revolutionized the fitness industry by introducing the concept of wellness, seeding their clubs with Eastern practices like Reiki and acupuncture, and bringing meditation and yoga classes to the masses. A visionary who always sees around the curve, Lavinia’s track record for identifying the best and most impactful innovations is exemplary. She has personally mentored several of today’s groundbreaking young female entrepreneurs. Through First Point Partners, she continues to invest in new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that improve our health and well-being and strengthen families and communities. Today, her signature MoveJoy Method is creating another new paradigm and introducing people everywhere to a physical and spiritual practice that empowers, elevates, and transforms through joy.

ABOUT BEL CANTO BOOKS

Founded by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books offers a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, organized around a theme of the month, in particular celebrating books by women and people of color. Learn more at belcantobooks.net.

ABOUT KUBO LB

KUBO LB is a creative community space for Filipinx, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and Women led small businesses. KUBO LB is a space to support and educate small businesses through retail, business workshops and more. Learn more at kubolb.com.

BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS: AN IMMIGRANT'S INSPIRING JOURNEY OF HEALING AND LEARNING TO DANCE WITH THE UNIVERSE by Deja Vu Prem

Host or Publisher Bel Canto Books - Long Beach, CA