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Jack Canfield 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

Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington 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

Seth Godin

Seth Godin author. speaker. linchpin.

Seth Godin is a prominent author, blogger and speaker. www.squidoo.com/linchpin

Krishna Kaur

Krishna Kaur 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

Norman Lear

Norman Lear 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

Leilani Münter

Leilani Münter 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

Kevin Bales

Kevin Bales 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

Sophie Chiche

Sophie Chiche 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.

Mastin Kipp

Mastin Kipp 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

Liz Phair

Liz Phair singer. musician. crier.

Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. www.lizphair.com

Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu 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

Zainab Salbi

Zainab Salbi 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

Sean Stephenson

Sean Stephenson 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

Kia Miller

Kia Miller 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

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring 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

Shannon Bindler

Shannon Bindler 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

Mathieu Bitton

Mathieu Bitton 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

Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez 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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Marc Rosenbush filmmaker. lateral thinker. mellow visionary.  

Marc Rosenbush is an award-winning film director, writer, and producer who connects seemingly unrelated ideas – like Zen and film noir, vampires and compassion – to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. www.lightwheelent.com

Everyone is creative. Everyone is brilliant. Everyone is capable of amazing things. I was very lucky to have been raised with an awareness that it’s okay paint outside the lines. Continue reading ...

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Jennifer Pastiloff inspiration seeker. laughing yogini. true listener.

Jennifer Pastiloff is a lover of life, laughter, poetry, yoga, and a really good glass of wine. She created Manifestation Yoga, which is all about causing serious breakthroughs in life without being too serious. www.manifestationyoga.com

I’ve found my calling and my bliss. If I hadn’t had this journey, if I wasn’t hard of hearing or hadn’t suffered with depression, I don’t think I’d be as inspiring or as authentic. Continue reading ...

curious love

Brian Hilliard avid meditator. awareness expander. soulmate.

Brian Hilliard has developed, managed, and invested in commercial real estate, telecommunications, publishing, and entertainment. Currently, his primary focus is on humanitarian projects and assisting non-profits with fundraising and hands-on participation.

My mother laid down a tremendous foundation for love. I was born very curious and she gave me a long leash for exploring. I devoured lots of things. Continue reading ...

freedom

Dyana Valentine expresser. body attender. dream catcher.

Dyana Valentine works closely and intensely with people and companies truly ready to make something happen. Through a platform of community psychology, she helps high-performing creatives move and shake. www.dyanavalentine.com

I decided to cheat and write down my dreams. I’ve always had very cinematic dreams, ever since I was a little kid. That “cheat” turned into a creation of a body of work like nothing I’d ever created before. It was remarkable! Continue reading ...

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Steve Connell word wizard. stage illuminator. self truster.

By fusing acting, writing, comedy, and poetry, Steve Connell has become a transformative and sought-after speaker, performing privately for such luminaries as President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Norman Lear. www.stevenconnell.com

Such a blessing to know with certainty. Whether you’re talking about love or faith or what path you should be walking, moving without doubt is a rare thing. As an artist, I’ve always felt blessed to know I am doing what I was put on the earth to do. Continue reading ...

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Mark Samuel consultant. author. team igniter.
Author and consultant Mark Samuel, assists individuals and organizations in achieving significant change – measurably improving performance, teamwork, and communication. www.impaqcorp.com
Jennifer Boykin grief embracer. courageous survivor. midlife midwife.
Jennifer Boykin’s vision is to “rebrand a gazillion crones.” She speaks, teaches, and writes as the Creative Visionary and Chief Rabble-Rouser of the MidLife Reinvention site Life After Tampons. www.LifeAfterTampons.com
Martin Boroson radical meditator. teacher. portable peacenik.
By teaching his radical new take on meditation in eclectic venues around the world, author Martin Boroson is emerging as an inventive new voice in the next generation of meditation teachers. www.onemomentmeditation.com
Claire Zammit educator. co-leader. consciousness evolver.
Transformative educator, speaker, and writer Claire Zammit co-created The New Feminine Power courses and co-leads a thriving community of thousands of women throughout the world. www.FemininePower.com
Jon Love + Satya Narayani dream awakeners. unifiers. evolvers.
Satya Narayani and Jon Love work with the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium of the Pachamama Alliance. They devote their lives to serving the greatest good by unifying home, community, their region, and the world. www.pachamama.org
Varda Kakon Songwriter. Producer. Music Enthusiast.
Bio: Varda Kakon is a sound supervisor, producer and song writer. She has evolved in the world of music her whole life. She lives in France with husband Alain and son Ariel.
Tommy Rosen Yoga Teacher. Storyteller. Recovery Expert.
Tommy Rosen is an expert in addiction and recovery, a gifted storyteller, and a certified yoga teacher. He helps people live more fulfilling, healthier lives.
Mary Morrissey 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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Mary Anne Radmacher author. artist. gifter.
Author Mary Anne Radmacher has been writing to make sense of life since she was a child. She’s written in the gift industry for 30 years and her licensed work is distributed around the world. www.maryanneradmacher.net
April Larson creative problem solver. writer. questioneer.
Writer, photographer, and creative problem solver April Larson founded The Questioneers, an organization providing children throughout the world with opportunities to participate in meaningful communication. www.thequestioneers.com
Yogi Cameron Alborzian yogi. author. goodwill ambassador.
Author, yogi, and master reflexologist Cameron Alborzian left the world of high fashion to seek an inward beauty he insists is available to all of us. www.yogicameron.com
Zara Larsen leadership consultant. business coach. proud redhead.
Dr. Zara Larsen is a change leadership consultant and business coach. Her weekly radio show encourages us to create our own path by walking on it. www.thelarsengroup.com
Bob Proctor author. living master. attractionist.
Bob Proctor is widely regarded as one of the living masters and teachers of The Law of Attraction. He’s worked in the area of mind potential for over 40 years. www.bobproctor.com
Lucia de Garcia multicultural leader. laureate poet. inspirational transformer.
Lucia De García is the founder, president, and CEO of Élan International of Newport Beach. She founded the Multicultural Institute for Leadership and has been recognized for her achievements in international business and multicultural advancement. www.luciadegarcia.com
Hon. Aloisea Inyumba rapport advocate. honorable minister. mender.
Honorable Aloisea Inyumba is Rwanda’s Minister for Gender and Family Promotion. Prior to that appointment, she served as a Senator in the National Senate of Rwanda.
Stan Slap international consultant. bestselling author. mr. fabulous.
Bestselling author Stan Slap is President of the international consulting company slap, specializing in achieving maximum commitment in business cultures and making the business case for humanity. www.slapcompany.com
Calleen Cordero designer. artisan. spirit elevator.
Calleen Cordero brings the Old World art of handmade artisan footwear and accessories back to the United States, elevating the spirit one sole at a time. www.calleencordero.com
Melvin Allen psychologist. facilitator. relationship alchemist.
Melvin Allen is a relationship alchemist with a PhD in Depth Psychology – the study of the unconscious, and an MA in Spiritual Psychology. He has appeared on television and radio shows around the world. www.melvinandsherrie.com
Amber Krzys body image expert. passionate voice. true beauty embracer.
Amber Krzys is on a mission to change the way women see and relate to their bodies. Bodyheart, which she founded, is her way of doing that. www.bodyheart.com
Edward Biagiotti writer. speaker. practical philosopher.
Edward Biagiotti shares practical philosophies on the subjects of parenting and education. He works and grows in the field of education as a writer, speaker, consultant, and learner. www.tappingintogenius.com
Matthew Joyce 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
Jennifer Peek thrill seeker. mud pie maker. groover.
Jennifer Peek is the founder of Find Your New Groove, mentoring women entrepreneurs to design and build businesses that reflect their purpose, passion, and priorities while embracing a sense of adventure. http://findyournewgroove.com
Spencer Tweedy Musician. Photographer. Fan-tastical Writer.
Spencer Miller Tweedy, 14-year-old musician, photographer, and blogger of fan-tastical exploits, performs regularly with his band The Blisters and has played the drums at Madison Square Garden. www.spencertweedy.com
Kate Sullivan theatre doctor. awakener. soul searcher.
Kate Sullivan is the founder of Over the Moon Productions, whose first theatrical production, Rent, sold out. The company is enjoying a successful run of their current musical, Spring Awakening. www.overthemoonproductions.virb.com
Jonathan Ellerby ceo. author. spiritual teacher.
Jonathan Ellerby, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, healer, author, and the CEO for the Tao Center for Inspired Living in the Mayan Riviera. www.jonathanellerby.com
Brooke Burton writer. teacher. service connoisseur.
Brooke Burton writes and teaches as a way of celebrating her love of the food and hospitality industry. She sees glamour in the whir of a busy dining room. www.foodwoolf.com
Lissa Coffey lifestyle and relationship expert. author. coffey talker.
As a lifestyle and relationship expert, Lissa Coffey combines her two passions – spirituality and media. She writes bestselling books and articles that inspire, educate, and entertain. www.coffeytalk.com
Bob Walter early riser. mystic identifier. self opener.
Bob Walter is an editor and executive with several not-for-profit organizations, including the Joseph Campbell Foundation, an organization that preserves, protects, and perpetuates the work of influential American mythologist Joseph Campbell. www.jcf.org
Kate Northrup grounded flyer. northrup team member. self-truster.
Kate Northrup created early financial freedom and spent 2011 exploring and teaching financial, emotional, and spiritual freedom. She co-created Team Northrup, a league of wellness entrepreneurs aligned with the work of her mother, Dr. Christiane Northrup. www.teamnorthrup.com
Lama Tenzin balancer. humanity embracer. women protector.
Buddhist Monk Lama Tenzin founded Children’s Education and Development International, providing homes, education, and health care for destitute Himalayan children.
Lisa Nielsen education advocate. author. innovator.
Author Lisa Nielsen is an outspoken advocate of learning innovatively. She works to help schools and districts educate in real and innovative ways that prepare students for success. http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com
Stephanie Parodi Singer. Musician. Soulful Songstress.
Stephanie Parodi is a gifted singer, songwriter, and musician who writes soulful music from the heart. She puts words to feelings that we can all relate to. www.lifebeyondlimits.com
Richard Greene communications coach. author. master of charisma.
Richard Greene, an author and international expert in the field of communication, coaches clients using powerful techniques that transform careers and lives. www.richardgreene.org
Arielle Ford imperfectionist. brain de-washer. soul mate.
Arielle Ford is a leader in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. She’s been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through many forms of media. www.arielleford.com www.arielleford.com
Bruce Lipton author. stem cell biologist. bridger.
Bestselling author Bruce H. Lipton, PhD, is a pioneer in stem cell biology and a leader in the new biology that reveals how the mind controls genes. www.brucelipton.com
Nancy Rosenfeld Daly candid author. passionate speaker. peaceful warrior of change.
Nancy Rosenfeld Daly is a speaker, author, facilitator, and former CFO who merges neuroscience, consciousness, tribal wisdom, and business savvy to ignite discovery and change. www.nancyrdaly.com
Ariel Joseph Towne 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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