author. speaker. motivator.
Affectionately known as "America's #1 Success Coach," Jack Canfield is the originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and a leading authority in the areas of self-esteem, achievement motivation, and peak performance. www.jackcanfield.com
political powerhouse. media mogul. author.
Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and Editor in Chief of the Huffington Post and the author of twelve books. www.huffingtonpost.com
author. speaker. linchpin.
Seth Godin is a prominent author, blogger and speaker. www.squidoo.com/linchpin
yogi. philanthropist. dynamic teacher.
Krishna Kaur is the founder of YOGA for Youth, a program that takes yoga, meditation, and stimulating discussions on the philosophy of yoga to urban youth. www.yogaforyouth.org
producer. philanthropist. tv legend.
Norman Lear has enjoyed a long career in television and film. He is also a political and social activist and philanthropist. www.normanlear.com
race car driver. activist. carbon free girl.
Leilani Münter is a professional race car driver and an environmental activist who uses her voice in the number one spectator sport in America as a catalyst for change. www.leilanimunter.com
Freedom Fighter. Philanthropist. Game Changer.
By going undercover to meet slaves and slaveholders, Kevin Bales exposed modern slavery’s penetration into the global economy. He co-founded Free the Slaves, which has helped to liberate thousands of slaves. www.freetheslaves.net
mom. TED-talker. no-bullsh**er.
Sophie Chiche, founder of lifebyme.com, is the single mom of an amazing 16-year-old, Leah, and wicked step-mom of 22-year-old, Sarah. They all live in LA. You can find them boxing, cooking, collaging, hosting brunches, laughing their head off or bickering over who’s washing and who’s drying the dishes.
Writer. Entrepreneur. Daily Lover.
Entrepreneur and writer Mastin Kipp founded TheDailyLove.com, which merges pop culture with inspiration, and co-founded The Love Yourself Company, an apparel company that has started a global self-esteem movement. www.TheDailyLove.com
singer. musician. crier.
Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. www.lizphair.com
archbishop. author. peaceful leader.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is Chairman of The Elders, a group of world leaders who address some of the world's most pressing problems. He works energetically for human-rights and in his ministry. www.tutu.org
author. ceo. humanitarian.
Zainab Salbi is the founder and CEO of Women for Women International, a group dedicated to helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives. www.womenforwomen.org
speaker. psychotherapist. life embracer.
Despite his physical challenges, Sean Stephenson has taken a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world. He’s a professional speaker, psychotherapist, and author. www.timetostand.com
yogi. meditator. teacher.
Kia Miller teaches Yoga at Yoga Works in Los Angeles, leads teacher trainings, and runs retreats and workshops on meditation, chakras, pranayam, and mantras, and other practices. www.kiamiller.com
creator. writer. idea geek.
Simon Mainwaring is an ex-Nike/Wieden creative, former Worldwide Creative Director at Motorola/Ogilvy, branding/advertising writer, author/speaker/blogger, Australian, idea geek. www.simonmainwaring.com
Strategist. Writer. Life Coach.
Shannon Bindler is a style editor, life coach, and the co-founder of Get Up Girl, an empowerment company that inspires women to shine. www.getupgirl.com
Designer. Art Director. Passionate Creator.
Grammy-nominated art director/designer/photographer Mathieu Bitton has designed over 450 CDs and movie posters. He’s a renowned collector of and authority on black films and their soundtracks. www.candytangerine.com
Agent. Producer. Photography Enthusiast.
Opus Reps founder and agent-producer Jorge Perez travels the world producing photo shoots with great photographers and celebrities. He's also very involved with Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles. www.opusreps.com
enrichment
Anna Cherry
enrichment coach. workshop leader. feng shuier.
Anna Cherry is an Enrichment Coach with a background in marketing communications, public relations, and technical writing. She’s also a workshop leader and a qualified feng shui practitioner. www.the9enrichments.com
Enrichment means using my life force energy purposefully every day to enhance my relationships and my opportunities for helping or inspiring others.
Many years ago, I adopted William Blake’s idea that “energy is eternal delight.” Since I’m blessed with great energetic stamina, I’ve always delighted in physical exercise. My daily schedule generally includes an aerobic activity – anything from racket sports to hiking or fast walking. I get a great deal of pleasure from experiencing my body in motion. For me, vigorous exercise is a healthy way of directing my corporal energy.
My mental energy hasn’t always been as well-directed. Although my thirst for academic knowledge has been nurtured and sustained, there have been times when I’ve caused upset by misdirecting the cognitive and emotional aspects of my life force energy.
To be more specific, I experienced great difficulty in letting go of the past and forgiving people who behaved in ways that I felt had damaged my life. “If only …” featured quite heavily in my repertoire. It took me a long time to understand my own role in relationships that weren’t working, to see that I was trying to change people to fit my ideal rather than accepting them for who they actually were.
Several years ago, I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Buddhist technique of mindfulness, the work of Byron Katie, and the insightful texts of Krishnamurti, along with the loving support and wisdom of my amazing children.
Today, I live a more thoughtful and charmed life, which allows me to handle pleasant, neutral, and unpleasant experiences with equanimity. I celebrate and give thanks for my blessings and, when things don’t go according to plan or are downright horrible, I always try to find the silver lining – there invariably is one. I allow people to be themselves, and, at the same time, I’m careful to be true to myself and my purpose – which is to enrich the lives of everyone with whom I connect.
In the words of Krishnamurti, “Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do – now.”
- Anna Cherry
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writer. teacher. intuitive alchemist.
Teacher, writer, and intuitive alchemist, Hiro Boga believes in the power of love and truth to transform the world. www.hiroboga.com
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vegan chef. author. king of yummy.
Tal Ronnen is a chef, cookbook author, and teacher. He started the Veg Advantage program, which helps food-service operators integrate vegetarian options into their daily operations. www.talronnen.com
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designer. conscious brand manager. wild redhead.
Drai is a priestess, song keeper, mother, wife, and artist. As founder of Wild Redhead Design, she loves to partner with folks who are making a difference. www.myspace.com/wildredheaddesign/blog
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doctor of optometry. life coach. holistic balancer.
Robert Dirksen is a life coach and doctor of optometry who specializes in holistic care. His passion is helping people balance all aspects of life – mind, body, and soul. www.DrRobWellness.com
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education advocate. author. innovator.
Author Lisa Nielsen is an outspoken advocate of learning innovatively. She works to help schools and districts educate in real and innovative ways that prepare students for success. http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com
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writer. traveler. unconventionalist.
Chris Guillebeau travels the world and writes for a small army of remarkable people on his website. His focus is on helping unconventional people do remarkable things. chrisguillebeau.com
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life author. real mother. unique sparkler.
Miki DeVivo is a mom, story wrangler, still space finder, and bridge builder. She’s passionate about building a community of moms who give voice to what’s in their hearts. www.thestillspace.com
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author. speaker. productivity guru.
David Allen is a consultant, international lecturer, bestselling author, and the founder of the David Allen Company. www.davidco.com
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