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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Shay Watson
event producer. interior designer. ambiance maker.
Shay Watson is the founder of Aesthetica Events, which designs and produces events all over the world. His acute aesthetic sense has also led him into the world of home design and décor. www.aestheticaevents.com
I feel like I’ve been well taken care of and I enjoy sharing and giving back to the community, whether through community outreach or charities or directly to people in need. I get so much fulfillment out of giving back and sharing, including when I’m with my friends and family.
The way my mother raised me, I learned to share, starting with sharing my toys when I was a young child. I also think sharing comes naturally to me, since I’ve always enjoyed it. Now, with the type of business I run, I’ve been able to give back more and help out a lot of different communities and groups. That’s rewarding. I have a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Obviously, there’s a point where I’ve got to take care of myself. We’ve all heard the analogy that in order to help others you have to help yourself as well. This past year I took a feng shui class – one of the first classes I’ve taken since college, probably. I did it for myself, and it got me to a point where, if I’m in a bad mood, or if I’m driving and someone cuts me off, I just let it go.
I try to be in the moment, though it’s not always easy, especially in our busy society and while running a business. But I do think that when we put negativity out there, negative stuff comes back – so if a negative thought goes through my head, I try to remind myself that good things come out of good thoughts.
One of my favorite things to do is randomly think of someone from my past – like a third grade teacher I liked, find their contact information, and send them a note saying, “Hey, do you remember me? You did this for me and it really changed my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you.” I feel like there are a lot of people like that, who’ve made that kind of difference, so I try to reach out and share that thought with them. Sometimes they write back and say, “Wow, I can’t believe you thought of me. I figured I was such a small part of your life.” I try to make this kind of contact as often as possible, because it’s fun to see people’s reactions and it spreads good energy.
These are things that help me every day. In our crazy lifestyles, we have to remember to pull ourselves back in and have good thoughts. That’s always my goal. I want to live in the moment, present with people and connected.
- Shay Watson
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advocating parent. identity reframer. lioness.
Shelly Christensen is a champion of people with disabilities who seek spiritual access. She helps sacred communities understand and be better at including children and adults with disabilities and their families. www.inclusioninnovations.com
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writer. director. filmmaker.
J. Mackye Gruber is a writer/director who lives in Los Angeles.
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pr maven. bully stopper. lillee lover.
Elissa Kravetz and her sister co-founded Kravetz & Company Public Relations. Elissa also founded The Farley Project, dedicated to putting a stop to bullying. www.kravetzpr.com
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sexpert. ecstasy extender. avid enjoyer.
Over the past 17 years, Erwan Davon has taught thousands of singles and couples how to have exceptional romantic relationships. He’s the founder, president, and senior teacher of Erwan Davon Teachings. www.erwandavon.com
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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
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poet. editor. observer.
Pearl Adler Saban says, “I’m not a writer. I simply write.” She shares her life in Toronto, Canada, with her husband, three children, and a dog. When not writing, she does freelance editing. wwwpearliesofwisdom.blogspot.com
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author. columnist. creative strategist.
Ayn Carrillo Gailey is a published author and creative strategist who uses words to power ideas, companies, and movements. www.ayngailey.com
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playful educator. success redefiner. guy next door.
Philip Maher has travelled to more than 80 countries, working in some of the harshest environments as a communications professional and photographer. He asks one question in his work: How do we get people to care? www.philipmaher.ca
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