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. big dreamer. lady in red.
Sophie Chiche, lifebyme.com founder and curator, enjoys asking deep questions and living a life of meaning. Today she's launching Shape House, an urban sweat lodge, a place to melt away fears and fat. [www.shapehousela.com]
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
gracefully
Nancy Sherr
reinvention catalyst. white canvas embracer. believer.
Nancy Sherr is the creator of A Zestful Life, coaching brave hearted women through Big. Life. Change. She is an inspiring reinvention catalyst, supports graceful navigation of life transitions, exuberant living, fully expressed. [www.nancysherr.com]
When we find ourselves at a life crossroads, as we all do, there is a treasured opportunity. Big Life Change presents the rich chance to bloom, the gift of liberation, and the golden opportunity to create a life of love, a life fully expressed.
When an abrupt wallop of change hits us like a high-speed freight train, or sneaks up behind us as our instincts predicted – a meltdown, a transforming from person to liquid is likely. It’s part of living. It’s the beginning of the evolution, and the opportunity to innovate the inner-self, budding to blossom into the authentic self.
To create a life where there is no delineation between the personal and the professional is possible. It can, together, be essentially a clear reflection of who we are.
If each of us was to understand the integral parts of what makes us magnetic, how would we begin to express it? How do we uncover the best parts of ourselves, our truest passions, and unleash that radiance? To those we love. In our work. Out into the world. Gracefully.
What’s misunderstood is the notion that we can’t make a living doing what we love. Perhaps in some direct forms, this may be true. However, the same passion that occurs when we live out a relished experience, one that ignites exuberance, radiance, excitement, and joy, can be translated to create a livelihood. We can be true to ourselves and illuminate the same feelings, through the expression of passions, talents, and signature strengths. It takes wanting. It takes perseverance. It takes turning away the naysayers. And it takes resilience. To bend without breaking, during the evolution and beyond.
Once we make our way out of the hollows of despair, after a life-altering event, in our mind’s eye, we see a clean, fresh, white canvas. We reach for the most vibrant colors and begin our dazzling re-creation, etched in our divine strengths, as our authentic selves, and on our own terms. Ever so gracefully.
It’s up to each of us to reveal our true self, to make the world our runway. And when afraid, we must behave in alignment with the belief of achieving. We must dare to try. And from that grounded central place, the universe will provide, and we will find the strength to persevere. With beauty. Gracefully.
– Nancy Sherr
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hope vocalizer. musician with a cause. purpose liver.
Bekah Eden is a singer, songwriter, musician and Cause Artist based out of Virginia Beach. In the fall she took home the Upcoming Female Artist Award at the Malibu Music Awards. [www.bekaheden.com]
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ocean lover. conservation advocate. thoughtful dad.
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is a scientist, ocean advocate, writer, and dad. He knows that what moves us is connecting with something bigger than ourselves. His most recent endeavor is the Billion Baby Turtle Project. [www.wallacejnichols.org]
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spiritual psychologist. philanthropist. happiness harvester.
Lisa Cypers Kamen is a happiness expert whose blend of positive and spiritual psychology coaching, workshops, and philanthropic projects cultivates well-being in private and public audiences around the world. [www.HarvestingHappiness.com]
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wanderer. goofball. inflexible yogi.
Jack Bower is a nurse, salesman, veteran, father, yogi, and searcher. If he finds what he's looking for, he'll let you know. [www.facebook.com/jack.e.bower]
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scribe. divine communicator. grateful being.
Spiritual teacher and intuitive Sara Wiseman is an author, radio show host, and online contributor. [www.sarawiseman.com]
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author. musician. shaman.
Don Jose Ruiz dedicates his life to combining and sharing new insights and ancient Toltec wisdom. He teaches and lectures around the world. [www.miguelruiz.com]
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yoga teacher. humanitarian. voice for social change.
Seane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and humanitarian, the National Yoga Ambassador for YouthAIDS, and cofounder of Off The Mat, Into the World, a leadership-training program. [www.seanecorn.com]
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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.
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