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
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Eli Davidson
Author. Motivational Speaker. Life Savorer.
Eli Davidson is a motivational speaker, internationally best-selling author, and executive coach who helps individuals and organizations re-kindle the zeal that fuels success. www.elidavidson.com
Often, we seem to think that a meaningful life is a serious life. But play is a key component for keeping life in balance. When we play, we automatically disengage fear. I find that there’s no wrong way to play or pray and, in fact, they’re really the same thing. Play is that expression of innocence and curiosity we see in children, when everything is magical. When I engage in play, I’m involved with the core of who I am and who we all are.
Play is the delicious spice of life. We play when we savor color and taste and when we engage in the exquisite poetry of movement. To play is to celebrate life.
If we divide life into four quadrants — work, play, me, and others – play tends to be the one most easily ignored. When we do at least one activity in each of these quadrants every day, life takes on richness and fullness. Also, studies show that our brains engage more effectively when we play. Playing helps us bond with others and solve problems. It’s the opposite of the 21st century sin: rushing. We’re all so busily involved in rushing that we’ve stopped playing. A meaningful life is one we savor, and play helps us do that.
As much as I love to play, I do get caught up in deadlines and all the details of life. One of the things I do to get myself back on track is I give myself $50 every month just for play, for purely goofy play items and activities. The first time I did this I bought 17 pieces of bubble gum and chewed them all at the same time. I’ve bought a tiara and a feather boa. I bought a crazy dog lamp. I take myself to different places and play. I do things I loved to do as a child. I go to toy stores. Sometimes I take myself away and go on a trip, like skiing in Tahoe.
What I’ve discovered is that if I ignore the play quadrant, both my creativity and my income diminish. So when I feel blocked, I go play, and everything opens up again.
- Eli Davidson
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infant toddler development specialist. educator. educarer.
Elizabeth Memel is an infant toddler development specialist, adult educator, and author who studied for many years with Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers. www.authenticbabies.com
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Coach. Strategist. Career Changer.
Darrell W. Gurney has served as a career strategist to individuals for over 20 years, with a driving commitment to everyone’s purposeful Back Forty. www.thebackforty.com
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dedicated practitioner. experiencer. woman.
Michaela Boehm is a counselor and teacher. She’s currently the only counselor personally trained and authorized by David Deida, who she began co-teaching with in 2007, focusing on women’s empowerment. www.michaelaboehm.com
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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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publicist. author. soulmate attractor.
Arielle Ford has spent 25 years living and promoting consciousness through all forms of media. www.arielleford.com
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writer. explorer. risk-taker.
Eric Hiss navigates the world in search of unexpected, entertaining, off-the-beaten-path stories. He’s written about everything from spas to pop bands. Eric also co-founded wandermelon.com. www.wandermelon.com
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consultant. facilitator. life enhancer.
For two decades, Leslie Harradine, a partner and Managing Director of Exhact GmbH, has traveled the globe to help individuals, teams, and business leaders enhance their personal and professional lives. www.exhact.com
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higher self guide. spiritual integrator. dolphin whisperer.
Matthew Joyce is a spirit guide. He founded Higher Self Guides to remind people that divine spirituality isn’t just for mystics. It’s for you, too. www.higherselfguides.com
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