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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Michael Beckwith
new thought minister. author. emissary of peace.
Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder of Agape International Spiritual Center and a celebrated author. www.agapelive.com
What’s most meaningful to me is devoting the time I have on the planet to building what was described by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others as the Beloved Community. Contributing to the creation of a mindful, enlightened society where the needs of all beings are met is an active practice of the science of love and compassion and a fulfillment of spiritual practice which is deeply meaningful to me.
When I founded the Agape International Spiritual Center in 1986, I envisioned it as a bridge between the inner work we do in meditation and prayer and the outer transformation of society through selfless service. It’s both spiritually and socially meaningful to me that Agape is a distribution center through which individuals can deliver their unique talents, gifts, and skills in growing the Beloved Community. We can all appreciate how technology has turned our planet into a neighborhood. What would be significantly more meaningful is to now transform our world into a sister-and-brotherhood in recognition of the cosmic citizenship we share.
I stay engaged firstly through my inner spiritual practices of meditation, affirmative prayer, and visioning, and secondly through my responsibilities as Agape’s spiritual director. There’s nothing like staff and students to mirror back whether or not you’re walking your talk. Thirdly, I consider myself a student and servant of Spirit, which I relate to as the loving evolutionary impulse governing the universe. So staying engaged in a meaningful way through that relationship means making a difference on the planet before I leave it. I endeavor to fulfill my commitment through ongoing humanitarian work for Haiti and Sri Lanka, as co-founder of the Season for Nonviolence and the Synthesis Dialogues, and however else I feel guided to contribute my energies and resources.
The words of wisdom I’d like to share are: Stay out of fear! While world events appear to be in great flux, with global economic systems in a downward cycle, environmental influences being somewhat aberrant, malice in politics filling the airwaves, and wars and rumors of wars – this is a time of significant challenge and change. During such times, the possibility is present for great transformation, which can happen if – both individually and collectively – we stay out of fear, worry, and doubt and instead hold a vision for humanity that wakes us up and pulls us into constructive, compassionate action.
- Michael Beckwith
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director. producer. intersector.
Linda Goldstein Knowlton is a director/producer whose works have garnered praise from audiences around the world. She lives in Los Angeles with her daughter and husband. www.somewherebetweenmovie.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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goddess. writer. guide.
Goddess Leonie is the creator of GoddessGuidebook.com, a popular creativity + spirituality website for women. www.goddessguidebook.com
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supporter. nature whisperer. weather survivor.
Judy Hill is a Supportive Life Therapist, Wellness Coach, and CEO of Redwolf Coaching and Consulting. She mentors creative consciousness with compassionate insight, guiding people toward external resolutions through their internal contributions. www.redwolfcg.com
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writer. joyful experiencer. courage advocate.
Within six years, Debra Oakland lost her son, her unborn child, two brothers, and her father. Instead of giving up, she chooses to live in courage, joy, and power. www.livingincourageonline.com
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healer. author. receiver.
Alexandra Solnado's path as a spiritual healer began in a moment, when her daughter stopped breathing. Since then, she’s channeled books, spiritual therapies, and meditations. www.alexandrasolnado.net
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business consultant. coach. productivity maven.
Personal coach and business consultant Lisa Peake founded Peake Productivity, offering productivity coaching, training, and workshops to professionals and organizations seeking a better way to work. www.peakeproductivity.com
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kombucha brewer. purity purveyor. devoted son.
GT Dave began bottling Kombucha after his mother successfully drank it during her battle with breast cancer. He’s committed to bringing us the purest and most potent Kombucha available. www.GTSkombucha.com
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