In celebration of our 15th anniversary
Join us on May 15th…
We are excited to offer a special ticketed session on May 15th, focused on resilience, healing, and the power of community.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 2-4 PM PST
Location: The Art of Jane Seymour Gallery and ZOOM
2637 Townsgate Rd. Ste #200
Westlake Village, CA 91361
In addition to our event on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, we are excited to offer a special ticketed session focused on resilience, healing, and the power of community.
This event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, between 2:00 - 4:00 PM PST, at The Art of Jane Seymour Gallery and live-stream via ZOOM, making it accessible to all.
The program will feature a special conversation with Jane Seymour and Joe Lando, reflecting on their enduring friendship, their time on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and the themes of compassion and perseverance that have shaped their journeys. Dr. Lori Baudino will offer expert guidance on navigating trauma and the path to healing, providing valuable tools for moving forward. This conversation will be moderated by the Open Hearts Foundation’s Board Chair, Tim Mallad.
Finding Strength in Healing: A Community Conversation
When disaster strikes, whether it’s the LA Wildfires, sudden job loss, or other unexpected hardships – our instinct is often to believe that everything will be okay. We assume we’ll return to life as we know it, only to realize that the impact runs much deeper. True resilience begins when we acknowledge our losses and embark on the journey of healing.
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to exploring resilience, healing and the power of community.
Our special guests will share their personal experiences and insights:
Jane Seymour and Joe Lando will reflect on the profound loss of Joe’s family home in the LA wildfires, their time on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, the enduring strength of their decades-long friendship, and the unwavering support they’ve provided one another through life’s challenges.
Dr. Lori Baudino will offer expert guidance on navigating trauma and the path to healing, providing valuable tools for moving forward.
This conversation will be moderated by the Open Hearts Foundation’s Board Chair, Tim Mallad, ensuring a thoughtful and engaging discussion.
In addition, we are excited to share a glimpse of our new programming in partnership with our nonprofit partners. All funds raised from this event will support the Open Hearts Foundation and its initiatives, helping us expand our efforts to foster healing in our community.
The event will conclude with a Q & A session, offering attendees in-person and virtually the opportunity to engage with our speakers and deepen their understanding of healing and recovery.
We invite you to be a part of this meaningful event!
About Our Guests:
Jane Seymour – A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE), Jane is also an actress, author, artist and philanthropist. Jane, along with filmmaker James Keach, founded the Open Hearts Foundation in 2010. Jane drew strength from her mother’s wisdom. Her mother, Mieke Frankenburg, always reminded her and her sisters that in time of great challenges, accept what is happening and look to see what you can do to help others. The mission of the Open Hearts Foundation is to empower people to turn adversity into opportunity.
Joe Lando – A prolific actor, Joe has been credited with appearing in around 55 movies and TV series. He is best known for his portrayal of Byron Sully, one of the lead characters in the family western series “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” where he met Jane Seymour. One Life to Live, Guiding Light and The Bold & The Beautiful are three more popular shows he’s been a part of. He and his family are currently residing in Los Angeles.
You can follow Joe Lando on his social media account https://www.instagram.com/therealjoelando/
Dr. Lori Baudino – As the National Clinical Spokesperson for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation, Dr. Baudino led the introduction of the first Dance/ Movement Therapy programs in leading pediatric hospitals in Los Angeles, providing bedside therapy for medically fragile children battling cancer and other challenges. Her expertise extends to psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centers focused on trauma, addiction, and pain management.
You can read more about Dr. Lori Baudino on her website Mental Health For Children | Dr Lori Baudino
Tim Mallad – Tim is the CEO of Forefront Living. He joined Forefront Living in March 2016, bringing 37 years of experience with CCRCs. He began his career in marketing and advanced to associate administrator at a hospital-based CCRC. Before Forefront Living, he spent 21 years at Greystone in Irving, Texas, where he rose from executive director and COO to First Vice President of Management Services, overseeing communities from Maine to Hawaii. Mr. Mallad serves on the board of Leading Age Texas and as the board chair for the Open Hearts Foundation.
Nicole Garzino – Nicole has over 20 years of experience in philanthropy and non-profit cultural organizations. She has led museums, arts centers, professional theatres, and arts education programs as an Executive Director, Director of Development, and Board Chair. After her role as Executive Director of a County Arts Council, she developed a passion for grantmaking, working with foundations on social impact initiatives, including mental health and addiction. Since 2018, she has been a Nonprofit Management Consultant for the Open Hearts Foundation. Nicole is certified in Strategic Foresight, Human-centered Design Thinking, and Strategy Implementation. She volunteers as a nonprofit coach through Catchafire and serves as Board Treasurer of the National Women's History Alliance.