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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Margalit Ward
Life Coach. Listener. Get Up Girl.
Margalit Ward is an ICF-Certified Life and Executive Coach and co-founder of Get Up Girl Coaching, which specializes in women’s empowerment programs. www.getupgirl.com
Years ago, when I was in the process of reinventing myself, I tried hard to figure out what I wanted to do next with my life. I read books, talked to people, created a vision map of what I wanted to create. I felt closer to my answers and directions than I had before, but I still felt confused and uncertain. One day, I tried a new approach. I started asking myself questions and simply listened for the answers. No pushing or trying to make something happen. I just asked and listened. Simple.
To my surprise, I started to get some great ideas that intuitively felt just right. The ideas weren’t necessarily THE BIG IDEA kind, but were little steps moving me towards the next step. Slowly my direction began to unfold and I knew in my heart I was on the right path. In addition to feeling guided inwardly, I noticed that I was attracting the perfect people and situations to support my new direction.
I started paying more attention to the little signs in my life. I listened to what was showing up, how I was feeling and thinking, and who I was attracting into my life, as well as to my overall energy level. Paying attention to the little signs was a way I started taking really good care of myself.
How did I learn to listen to myself? There are a few ways that work for me. I write in a journal about what I’m observing about myself, I practice meditation – sometimes with a specific intention, and (my favorite) I engage in an inner conversation with myself as I take a walk. I ask myself questions and listen to what comes forward. A question I like to ask myself is, “How can I support myself moving forward?” I act as if I’m having a conversation with my best friend. I stay present and listen to what I have to say. The answers are pure magic and conversations with myself continue to be one of most supportive ways I listen to myself.
How can you begin? Start paying attention to you. Be genuinely interested in how you feel, what you have to say, and where your heart and passions take you. Ask yourself questions and listen for the answers. Trust that you will be guided to where you need to be.
To listen to myself is to know myself – my strengths, my weaknesses, all the parts that make up who I am. What greater way is there to love myself than to listen to what truly matters to me? I wake up every day with an opportunity to discover new things about the world and how I can live a life that’s guided by the truth of my heart.
- Margalit Ward
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survivor. fitness motivator. serenity manifester.
In 2000, Jenna Phillips survived a head trauma accident and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She motivates and inspires people through Mission Possible, her health and fitness company. www.jennaphillips.com
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Producer. Leader. Shifter.
Kenneth Schwenker, has produced over 20 feature films. He founded Leaders Causing Leaders and produced the LeaderShift Conference, a groundbreaking experience that awakens the leader within. www.leaderscausingleaders.com
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strategist. speaker. catalyst for change.
Tracey Trottenberg is a business and leadership coach and an international speaker. She founded Amazing Women International, which connects and educates women leaders throughout the world. www.traceytrottenberg.net
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entertainment ceo. human spirit student. gift giver.
Demian Lichenstein is a filmmaker, author, and the CEO of Equilibrium Entertainment. His pursuits in the world of entertainment are matched only by his passion for learning about the human spirit. www.discoverthegift.com
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Author. Speaker. Empowerer.
Best-selling author Mary Morrissey has been a consultant for over 30 years. Her transformational talks and seminars have made her one of the world’s leading teachers in the human potential movement. www.marymorrissey.com
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greatness inspirer. show-n-tell survivor. self-follower.
Best-selling author and speaker David Irvine is one of the most respected voices in Canada on authentic leadership, accountability, and organizational culture. His focus is building trusting workplaces that attract and retain greatness. www.davidirvine.com
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sustainability advocate. entrepreneur. fosterer.
Ingrid Vanderveldt is an entrepreneur, TV personality, and passionate advocate of working with women to foster a more sustainable future. She consults with Fortune 500 companies on their WOMEN + GREEN initiatives. http://ingridvanderveldt.com
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comedienne. connecting diva. good will hunter.
Dina Martinez, a transgendered, joke-telling renaissance woman, knows that if we are not given the life we want, it is up to us to create it. www.dinamartinez.com
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