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Author — Nine Books
Edward A. Samuelson (MA, DD) — known as Lalo or edd — is the author of nine books, all available through Draft2Digital and Amazon KDP.
Education
Doctor of Divinity (DD) — Universal Life Church, awarded honoris causa
Master of Arts — Applied Behavioral Science, Leadership Institute of Seattle
MA Certification — The Center for Sacred Leadership
B.S. — Oregon State University — General Science & Business Administration
A.A. — Shasta College — Liberal Arts
Certifications: US West Sales & Marketing Academy · AT&T Sales Certification · California Community College Lifetime Teaching Certificate · TEFL/TESL — Bridge-Linguatec · Credentials of Ministry / Ordained Minister — Universal Life Church Ministries
Prior Experience
Before retiring in 2006 and moving to Chapala, Jalisco, México, edd built a distinguished career in telecommunications and marketing spanning 25 years.
Managing Director — Global Channel Consulting (2006–present): Sales and marketing strategy, competitive analysis, channel development, and web strategy.
CMO — Notus Career Management, Lake Oswego (2001–2005): Branding, marketing, and customer-focused strategy for a Pacific Northwest career management company.
Director, Product & Process Management — Time Warner Telecom, Vancouver WA (1996–2001): Managed full lifecycle for voice, transport, data and Internet product lines.
Product Manager & Account Executive — Qwest / US West Communications, Portland OR (1981–1995): Achieved 340% of sales target · Generated $270M in revenue · Won multiple Presidents Club and Silver and Gold Arc awards.
Author — Nine Books
Edward A. Samuelson (MA, DD) — known as Lalo or edd — is the author of nine books, all available through Draft2Digital and Amazon KDP.
- Living Under the Eternal Blue Sky — A warm, philosophical guide to living with joy, humility, and purpose beneath the eternal blue sky of Lago de Chapala, México.
- The Art of Isolation — Sixty moments from the fog — a visual and written memoir of creativity, solitude, and transformation during the pandemic.
- The Magic of Mexico — How a lake in Jalisco, a culture of family and fiesta, and an impossible sky conspired to rebuild a man.
- SEVEN — An autobiography in seven dimensions: Love, Purpose, Freedom, Health, Security, Legacy, and Joy.
- The Café Society — A love letter to the international culture of the espresso, the conversation, and the slow unfolding of the morning.
- Retirement Renegade — Living boldly, freely, and on your own terms. Your way. Your vision. Your life.
- Fulfilling Your Dreams — A practical twelve-step workbook for anyone ready to stop drifting and start living with intention.
- Ochenta Plus — A devotional offering of breath, grace, and becoming. A mandala made of words.
- Peace in My Age — Eight words woven into one mat of peace. A contemplative guide to finding stillness, grace, and wholeness in the later chapters of life.
Education
Doctor of Divinity (DD) — Universal Life Church, awarded honoris causa
Master of Arts — Applied Behavioral Science, Leadership Institute of Seattle
MA Certification — The Center for Sacred Leadership
B.S. — Oregon State University — General Science & Business Administration
A.A. — Shasta College — Liberal Arts
Certifications: US West Sales & Marketing Academy · AT&T Sales Certification · California Community College Lifetime Teaching Certificate · TEFL/TESL — Bridge-Linguatec · Credentials of Ministry / Ordained Minister — Universal Life Church Ministries
Prior Experience
Before retiring in 2006 and moving to Chapala, Jalisco, México, edd built a distinguished career in telecommunications and marketing spanning 25 years.
Managing Director — Global Channel Consulting (2006–present): Sales and marketing strategy, competitive analysis, channel development, and web strategy.
CMO — Notus Career Management, Lake Oswego (2001–2005): Branding, marketing, and customer-focused strategy for a Pacific Northwest career management company.
Director, Product & Process Management — Time Warner Telecom, Vancouver WA (1996–2001): Managed full lifecycle for voice, transport, data and Internet product lines.
Product Manager & Account Executive — Qwest / US West Communications, Portland OR (1981–1995): Achieved 340% of sales target · Generated $270M in revenue · Won multiple Presidents Club and Silver and Gold Arc awards.
