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Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington political powerhouse. media mogul. author.

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Seth Godin Seth Godin author. speaker. linchpin.

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Norman Lear Norman Lear producer. philanthropist. tv legend.

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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]

 
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Mastin Kipp Mastin Kipp Writer. Entrepreneur. Daily Lover.

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Liz Phair Liz Phair singer. musician. crier.

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Zainab Salbi Zainab Salbi author. ceo. humanitarian.

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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.

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Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring creator. writer. idea geek.

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Shannon Bindler Shannon Bindler Strategist. Writer. Life Coach.

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Mathieu Bitton Mathieu Bitton Designer. Art Director. Passionate Creator.

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Jorge Perez Jorge Perez Agent. Producer. Photography Enthusiast.

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Mikey Scott Mikey Scott

Life By Me’s Content Editor, Mikey Scott, gets to hear stories from people around the world creating meaningful (and pretty darn fun) lives for themselves. And he thinks that’s pretty neat. [www.mikeyscott.com]

Five years ago I met the love of my life. Two years later we got our own apartment together. Two months after that he met the love of his life. Guess what – it wasn’t me. (And cue the violin). Continue reading ...

motherhood

Alexandra Jaye Johnson Alexandra Jaye Johnson

Alexandra Jaye Johnson is a new mama and the Chief Goddess & Cofounder of en*theos. She also loves inspiring and empowering peeps to rock their most authentically awesome lives with her Rock Your Goddess Life program. [www.entheos.com]

Every day I live with the questions: What is really important and what really needs to get done? What can I let go of? How can I slow down and experience more pleasure in the mundane? What am I demonstrating right now for my child? And is this what I want to teach him? Continue reading ...

path

Tom Taylor Tom Taylor

Guitarist/composer Tom Taylor and his wife, Stephanie, live north of Colorado Springs. His recordings feature the Kronos and Turtle Island String Quartets; mandolinist David Grisman. Tom teaches at Colorado College.

When the muse hits you with a 2 x 4, you’d better pay attention. I can only speak as an artist, but this must happen to anyone who possesses the creative spark. Continue reading ...

entrepreneur

Shelly Ulaj Shelly Ulaj

Shelly Ulaj is the founder of Women Empowered, an organization that connects, educates and supports women of all ages and backgrounds, and inspires them to give back to their communities through mentorship, networking and volunteerism. [www.women-empowered.com]

In the 8th grade I was picked “Most Eccentric.” At first I was insulted, but then it marinated for a bit, and I began to embrace my eccentricity. I viewed this as my chance to stand out from the crowd – to lead and not follow. Continue reading ...

collaborate

Michael Norton Michael Norton

Michael Norton is the co-author of Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending and an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School. [www.amazon.com/HappyMoney]

Academics are an odd lot. We mainly spend our time holed up in our offices, furiously typing away at papers that – if we’re being honest – a couple of people read. If we’re lucky. Why do I keep at it? Continue reading ...


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