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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Sarah Brokaw
psychotherapist. author. age celebrator.
Sarah Brokaw is a licensed therapist specializing in relational dynamics. She’s an accomplished photographer, author, and philanthropist skilled at helping people individually and communally. www.myfortytude.com
It means a lot to me to practice what I’ve been teaching women in their 30s and 40s – five essential values that bring fortitude when we incorporate them into our everyday lives: grace, connectedness, accomplishment without the monetary factor, adventure, and spirituality.
Each of us will have our own definition of these values. For example, when I listen to my own voice, grace is about remaining composed, but also about capitalizing on whatever strengths I have and at the same time admiring other people’s strengths.
For me, connectedness has a lot to do with the difference between paying partial attention because we’re so distracted by tweeting, texting, and emailing, and having a conversation with the person right next to us.
Many men define themselves and their accomplishments through how much money they make, forgetting they can be accomplished in other ways. For women, accomplishment often has to do with milestones: getting married by a certain time, having kids by a certain time, getting 72 hours into a 24-hour day. But accomplishment can be about other things, like gaining insight or sitting for 20 minutes without being distracted. Take a look at yourself. What accomplishments have you had since one year ago?
People equate adventure with being reckless or doing things that require a lot of money. Let’s redefine the word adventure. Let’s remove the monetary factor here, too. Adventure isn’t necessarily about being reckless, but stepping outside your comfort zone. It could be as simple as trying a new sexual position or going for lunch on the east side if you live on the west side.
Spirituality is about turning down the volume of other people’s voices and paying attention to what your own voice is saying. There was a time when I didn’t know if I had spirituality in me – then, two years ago, I started to surf. In the moment I went into the ocean and got up on the board, I had a sense of spirituality. I was so enamored with nature, with the uncertainty about each wave. All I could do was have faith.
One of the tools I use to help me incorporate these values into my life – particularly in situations when I’m vulnerable to not incorporating them – is to give myself a mantra that helps me endure the moment. We get angry. We get anxious. We can respond with stress or anxiety. Or we can choose to sit back and say, “This is another moment. This too shall pass.”
- Sarah Brokaw
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performer. author. spiritual guide.
Kimberly Cain is an intuitive spiritual guide, author, producer, and performer who’s passionate about inspiring others to discover their own authentic voice. www.KimberlyCain.com
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nut butter aficionado. ceo. green visionary.
Justin Gold, Founder and CEO of Justin’s Nut Butter, says he can’t live without his maple almond butter, snow covered mountains, or moments that make his heart race. www.justinsnutbutter.com
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jewelry artist. yogini. goddess.
Author, teacher, jewelry artist, and Yogini Laura Amazzone teaches goddess classes and workshops and is adjunct faculty at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. www.lauraamazzone.com
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author. teacher. peaceful warrior.
Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete, martial arts instructor, and college professor, is a teacher and bestselling author with a worldwide audience. www.peacefulwarrior.com
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entrepreneur. nail fashionista. people lover.
In 2006, entrepreneur Samira Asemanfar founded Bellacures, the first high-end, branded nail salon in Los Angeles. Since then, Bellacures has developed a devoted clientele and received countless accolades. www.bellacures.com
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Feng Shui Expert. Writer. Alchemist of Possibility.
Ariel Joseph Towne is committed to helping people create living and working environments aligned on all levels: the mundane (physical), the thought realm (intentional), and the spirit world (energetic). www.thefengshuiguy.com
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angel of music. hypnotist. guide.
Daniela Torres-Mattus uses hypnosis, NLP, and her skills as an interviewer to empower people around the world. Her passion is guiding people to live extraordinary lives.
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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
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