Veronika helps her clients to Feel great & Look great, for over 8 years! She believes that our "Thought Closet" is projected into our wardrobe, meaning that our wardrobe and image are a reflection of how we think about ourselves and life. Veronika guides her clients in their path of acquiring a healthy confident attitude, and in enhancing qualities of their personality and body features. She is dedicated to deepening her clients’ understanding of the psychology of image. Her favorite motto is "Dress For Success!" which is also the name of her training programs for companies. Veronika Marešová Executive Contributor Style Coach™ Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Veronika Marešová Style Coach™ Veronika helps her clients to Feel great & Look great, for over 8 years! She believes that our "Thought Closet" is projected into our wardrobe, meaning that our wardrobe and image are a reflection of how we think about ourselves and life. Veronika guides her clients in their path of acquiring a healthy confident attitude, and in enhancing qualities of their personality and body features. She is dedicated to deepening her clients’ understanding of the psychology of image. Her favorite motto is "Dress For Success!" which is also the name of her training programs for companies. All articles Mindset Why And How Our Image Reflects Our Personality? Written by: Veronika Marešová, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset How To Get The Best From Your "Thought Closet" And Your Wardrobe? Did you know that each of us has not only our physical wardrobe with clothing but also a "Thought Closet“? One that creates our view of... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Veronika Marešová Style Coach™ The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Veronika Marešová Style Coach™ Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Chrissy Metge has been a producer and leader in the animation film and TV industry for over 20 years. As well as making movies, Chrissy is an author, publisher, mentor, career coach, and lecturer to many creatives. Her love for storytelling and recognising and mentoring creative talent is her driving force for being a creative entrepreneur. Chrissy Metge Executive Contributor Creative Entrepreneur Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Chrissy Metge Creative Entrepreneur Chrissy Metge has been a producer and leader in the animation film and TV industry for over 20 years. As well as making movies, Chrissy is an author, publisher, mentor, career coach, and lecturer to many creatives. Her love for storytelling and recognising and mentoring creative talent is her driving force for being a creative entrepreneur. All articles Mindset How Being Present Can Help You In All Aspects Of Life I was at a conference recently and one topic kept coming up in conversations. READ ARTICLE Highlights 10 Ways To Climb The Career Ladder While Nurturing A Happy Family Life As a leader in my industry as well as a mother, I do often get asked, how can you do what you do and have a family too. READ ARTICLE Leadership What Does It Take To Have A Successful Mindset Of A Creative Female Entrepreneur? Women entrepreneurship is said to be soaring. In the US, in 2021, 49% of new businesses were started up by women compared to 28% in 2019. READ ARTICLE Mindset 7 Pro Tips To Stay Competitive As A Creative Up-to-date branding: As a creative, you are often at the front of what you do, which means people want to see you. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Chrissy Metge Creative Entrepreneur The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Chrissy Metge Creative Entrepreneur Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Linette Gonzalez Alarcon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified integrative health coach, and 200-hour yoga instructor. She is the founder of Integrative Health Line, a bilingual English/Spanish wellness practice based in Cape Coral, Florida, that helps people uncover and address the root causes of chronic symptoms. Her career began in nursing, where she worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and cared for adults living with the daily impact of chronic disease. At the same time, she was navigating her own health journey. After years of chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, and digestive issues, and a conventional system that offered medications but few answers, she took her health into her own hands. Through nutrition, mindfulness, and movement she rebuilt her well-being, and that experience led her to become a certified health coach so she could guide others through the same process. Wanting to bring clinical depth to her coaching, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing and become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, giving her the training to speak to physiology, lab work, and medication interactions with a level of authority few wellness coaches can offer. Today, through Integrative Health Line, Linette offers one-on-one integrative coaching and therapeutic yoga, in English and Spanish, for people who have "tried everything" and still do not feel like themselves. Her approach brings together clinical medicine, functional nutrition, and mind-body practices to address all dimensions of health: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Her writing draws on evidence-based nutrition, mind-body practices, and the science of the gut, hormones, stress physiology, and metabolic health, turning complex science into habits that support lasting healing. Her mission is to help people understand that health is more than the absence of symptoms, and to give them the tools to prevent disease and reclaim their vitality. Linette Gonzalez Alarcon Executive Contributor Family Nurse Practitioner & Health Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Linette Gonzalez Alarcon Family Nurse Practitioner & Health Coach Linette Gonzalez Alarcon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified integrative health coach, and 200-hour yoga instructor. She is the founder of Integrative Health Line, a bilingual English/Spanish wellness practice based in Cape Coral, Florida, that helps people uncover and address the root causes of chronic symptoms. Her career began in nursing, where she worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and cared for adults living with the daily impact of chronic disease. At the same time, she was navigating her own health journey. After years of chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, and digestive issues, and a conventional system that offered medications but few answers, she took her health into her own hands. Through nutrition, mindfulness, and movement she rebuilt her well-being, and that experience led her to become a certified health coach so she could guide others through the same process. Wanting to bring clinical depth to her coaching, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing and become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, giving her the training to speak to physiology, lab work, and medication interactions with a level of authority few wellness coaches can offer. Today, through Integrative Health Line, Linette offers one-on-one integrative coaching and therapeutic yoga, in English and Spanish, for people who have "tried everything" and still do not feel like themselves. Her approach brings together clinical medicine, functional nutrition, and mind-body practices to address all dimensions of health: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Her writing draws on evidence-based nutrition, mind-body practices, and the science of the gut, hormones, stress physiology, and metabolic health, turning complex science into habits that support lasting healing. Her mission is to help people understand that health is more than the absence of symptoms, and to give them the tools to prevent disease and reclaim their vitality. All articles Health & Wellness What Does Leaky Gut Actually Mean? Gut health is about more than probiotics and quick fixes, as lasting healing requires addressing the underlying causes of intestinal imbalance in the right order. Drawing on clinical experience and... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You – An Interview with Linette Gonzalez Alarcon Linette Gonzalez is a Nurse Practitioner, Health Coach, and Yoga Instructor who approaches health through clinical and integrative lenses. Her work is centered on helping people understand the patterns... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Linette Gonzalez Alarcon Family Nurse Practitioner & Health Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Linette Gonzalez Alarcon Family Nurse Practitioner & Health Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Michelle is an energy maverick, public speaker, author, and coach who is obsessed with empowering soul-led entrepreneurs to make more money doing only what they love. She says "we have been led to believe that we must follow the normal way of doing things to succeed in business and life, but this just isn't true". She believes that the fastest road to success and living a hell yes life on your terms is to break free from the mould, unleash your true self and sparkle like the leader you are born to be. Michelle is committed to working with women especially who have a fear of being visible, feel anxiety about ‘making it’ in case they cannot cope with a booming business and other commitments, and also have deep-rooted fears around allowing money into their lives even though they desire it. The work she does is deeply rooted in Outing Imposter Syndrome, Creating Success Structures, and Changing Your Relationship With Money. Michelle says "The results of what I do lead to FREEDOM. Underneath it all, that is what my tribe seeks, the freedom to be real them, the time freedom, and the money freedom and they get it!" Michelle gets amazing results by helping soul-led entrepreneurs to dive into quantum energetics + success mindsets + powerful systems & then empowering them to show up as their truest version self to call in their soul clients magnetically. Michelle Clarke Executive Contributor Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Michelle Clarke Coach Michelle is an energy maverick, public speaker, author, and coach who is obsessed with empowering soul-led entrepreneurs to make more money doing only what they love. She says "we have been led to believe that we must follow the normal way of doing things to succeed in business and life, but this just isn't true". She believes that the fastest road to success and living a hell yes life on your terms is to break free from the mould, unleash your true self and sparkle like the leader you are born to be. Michelle is committed to working with women especially who have a fear of being visible, feel anxiety about ‘making it’ in case they cannot cope with a booming business and other commitments, and also have deep-rooted fears around allowing money into their lives even though they desire it. The work she does is deeply rooted in Outing Imposter Syndrome, Creating Success Structures, and Changing Your Relationship With Money. Michelle says "The results of what I do lead to FREEDOM. Underneath it all, that is what my tribe seeks, the freedom to be real them, the time freedom, and the money freedom and they get it!" Michelle gets amazing results by helping soul-led entrepreneurs to dive into quantum energetics + success mindsets + powerful systems & then empowering them to show up as their truest version self to call in their soul clients magnetically. All articles Leadership Closing Ranks Allowed Me To Step Up As The CEO Of My Business! Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Under The Blankets With Authenticity Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business How Staying Safe Kills Success Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Meeting The Energy Maverick Behind Empowerment Empires Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Truth Behind Women's Struggle with Wanting Business Growth but Battling the Fear of Being Visible Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Business Growth For Empaths Written by: Michelle Clarke, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Michelle Clarke Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Michelle Clarke Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Debra Jane Wales is an embodied llife coach, somatic movement and yoga educator who helps people dissolve the hard places or menatal and cultural constructs that deter them from living a freer life. Diagnosed Autistic with ADHD and having ovecome numerous horrific Traumas and a sucide attempt Debs mission became clear as day. To help you move closer to your True self and to feeling UN-stuck - Your way. The way it's supposed to be! Debra Jane Wales Executive Contributor Certified Coach and Embodiment Teacher Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Debra Jane Wales Certified Coach and Embodiment Teacher Debra Jane Wales is an embodied llife coach, somatic movement and yoga educator who helps people dissolve the hard places or menatal and cultural constructs that deter them from living a freer life. Diagnosed Autistic with ADHD and having ovecome numerous horrific Traumas and a sucide attempt Debs mission became clear as day. To help you move closer to your True self and to feeling UN-stuck - Your way. The way it's supposed to be! All articles Mindset Taking Back Your Power by Learning to Make Bold Decisions with Confidence When you’re ready to stop letting others decide for you, sometimes we leave decisions so long to percolate that someone else, or something else, has no choice but to decide for us; It could be a... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Does Work Feel Like A Joy Or A Burden? – You May Want to Look Within Here is the strange thing about our professional lives and work choices: We expect it to be a totally enjoyable experience! This idea can get harder by the day, especially in the 21st century... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Rethinking Dopamine and the Real Reason You’re Chasing That Next High Dopamine is a hormone often called the pleasure/reward neurotransmitter. It affects our body, mind and behaviour and plays a big part in helping us think, plan and stay on track with our goals... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Where Head Meets Body And Heart: Psyche Meets Soul: Where We Find Freedom And Possibility – Interview With Debra Jane Wales Debra Jane Wales knows what it means to face adversity, she also knows what it takes to survive and thrive! READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Debra Jane Wales Certified Coach and Embodiment Teacher The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Debra Jane Wales Certified Coach and Embodiment Teacher Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Tamara Mendelson is an Internationally recognized writer, a sought-after wellness coach, and an educator with many years of experience teaching Business English – online and in the classroom. Tamara teaches and coaches using humor, compassion, and empathy, which is her students' and clients' favorite superpower. When asked about why she started coaching, Tamara laughs, “I have been coaching all my life, being a good friend, an involved parent, and an empathetic teacher. I just didn’t call it coaching until 10 years ago.” Tamara received a Master’s Degree from Bar Ilan University in creative writing and English literature and has a certificate in Positive Psychology from UPENN. Tamara writes a weekly blog called “This Way Forward” and runs a Facebook Page with the same name where she does exactly that – helps people move forward. She is also a member of the CREA Awards of 2021. Tamara Mendelson Executive Contributor Emotional Wellness Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Tamara Mendelson Emotional Wellness Coach Tamara Mendelson is an Internationally recognized writer, a sought-after wellness coach, and an educator with many years of experience teaching Business English – online and in the classroom. Tamara teaches and coaches using humor, compassion, and empathy, which is her students' and clients' favorite superpower. When asked about why she started coaching, Tamara laughs, “I have been coaching all my life, being a good friend, an involved parent, and an empathetic teacher. I just didn’t call it coaching until 10 years ago.” Tamara received a Master’s Degree from Bar Ilan University in creative writing and English literature and has a certificate in Positive Psychology from UPENN. Tamara writes a weekly blog called “This Way Forward” and runs a Facebook Page with the same name where she does exactly that – helps people move forward. She is also a member of the CREA Awards of 2021. All articles Business Guilty About Your Success? Six Steps To Happier Written by: Tamara Mendelson, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews An Interview with Emotional Wellness Coach — Tamara Mendelson Tamara Mendelson is an Internationally recognized writer, a sought-after wellness coach, and an educator with many years of experience... READ ARTICLE Business Corona Blues Written by: Tamara Mendelson, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tamara Mendelson Emotional Wellness Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Tamara Mendelson Emotional Wellness Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Ansa Lange is a life coach, parenting specialist, and trauma counselor. She is a pioneer in integrating her knowledge and personal experience of the last two decades. Ansa makes use of unique strategies to help others navigate life for positive personal growth, healing from trauma, and parenting with confidence. She helps others discover how positive change and connection create a meaningful life with a clear purpose, whether neurodivergent or neurotypical. She believes that any chaos can be turned into calm. “He who has a WHY to live for can bear almost any HOW.”  Friedrich Nietzsche Ansa Lange Executive Contributor Mindshift with ansa Lange Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Ansa Lange Mindshift with ansa Lange Ansa Lange is a life coach, parenting specialist, and trauma counselor. She is a pioneer in integrating her knowledge and personal experience of the last two decades. Ansa makes use of unique strategies to help others navigate life for positive personal growth, healing from trauma, and parenting with confidence. She helps others discover how positive change and connection create a meaningful life with a clear purpose, whether neurodivergent or neurotypical. She believes that any chaos can be turned into calm. “He who has a WHY to live for can bear almost any HOW.” Friedrich Nietzsche All articles Mindset Embracing The Surprise Of My Neurodivergence Diagnosis – Understanding How My Brain Sparks In a world where conformity often reigns, embracing our uniqueness can be a transformative experience. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Unlocking Creative Solutions – Exclusive Interview With Ansa Lange Greetings, readers! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Ansa Lange... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ansa Lange Mindshift with ansa Lange The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Ansa Lange Mindshift with ansa Lange Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Heidi Fitzsimmons is a faith-based empowerment speaker, storyteller, and host of the Radiance from Within Podcast, a show that guides Christian women to break free from self-doubt, embrace their God-given identity, and walk confidently in their calling. After decades in the corporate world, Heidi felt called to redefine success by aligning it with faith, purpose, and wholeness. What began as a personal journey of healing and self-discovery has grown into a powerful mission to help Christian women worldwide find inner peace and live with unshakable confidence. Since launching Radiance from Within in 2023, Heidi has produced more than 160 episodes that inspire women to anchor their identity in God, renew their mindset, and embrace life's seasons with courage and joy. A writer since 2018 and an editor and writing coach for Thrive Courses Studio since 2021, she brings clarity, warmth, and deep empathy to every story she tells and every course she helps bring to life. Heidi's message is grounded in integrity and transformation. Through affirmations, prayer, and journaling, she guides women to process pain, listen for God's whispers, and rediscover the radiance that's already within. Her framework weaves together the power of words, the practice of devotion, and the process of healing – helping women experience "Heaven on Earth" through compassion, kindness, and unwavering faith. Her mission is clear yet meaningful: to help each woman see her light, trust her journey, and share her gifts confidently with the world. Heidi C. Fitzsimmons Executive Contributor Podcast Host & Inspirational Speaker Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Heidi C. Fitzsimmons Podcast Host & Inspirational Speaker Heidi Fitzsimmons is a faith-based empowerment speaker, storyteller, and host of the Radiance from Within Podcast, a show that guides Christian women to break free from self-doubt, embrace their God-given identity, and walk confidently in their calling. After decades in the corporate world, Heidi felt called to redefine success by aligning it with faith, purpose, and wholeness. What began as a personal journey of healing and self-discovery has grown into a powerful mission to help Christian women worldwide find inner peace and live with unshakable confidence. Since launching Radiance from Within in 2023, Heidi has produced more than 160 episodes that inspire women to anchor their identity in God, renew their mindset, and embrace life's seasons with courage and joy. A writer since 2018 and an editor and writing coach for Thrive Courses Studio since 2021, she brings clarity, warmth, and deep empathy to every story she tells and every course she helps bring to life. Heidi's message is grounded in integrity and transformation. Through affirmations, prayer, and journaling, she guides women to process pain, listen for God's whispers, and rediscover the radiance that's already within. Her framework weaves together the power of words, the practice of devotion, and the process of healing – helping women experience "Heaven on Earth" through compassion, kindness, and unwavering faith. Her mission is clear yet meaningful: to help each woman see her light, trust her journey, and share her gifts confidently with the world. All articles Mindset How to Use Your Senses to Deepen Visualization with God Visualization. What exactly is it? At its simplest, visualization is the practice of imagining something as if it's already true. When you really think about it, everything around us began this way... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Heidi C. Fitzsimmons Podcast Host & Inspirational Speaker The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Heidi C. Fitzsimmons Podcast Host & Inspirational Speaker Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Dawn Apuan is an expert copywriter and funnel strategist. Former pastor and non-profit Executive Director, her mission now is to help coaches sell out even their most expensive offers with a top to bottom high ticket funnel that brilliantly captures their voice and messaging to attract dream clients - without costing them time and energy creating it. Dawn Apuan Executive Contributor Expert Copywriter Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Dawn Apuan Expert Copywriter Dawn Apuan is an expert copywriter and funnel strategist. Former pastor and non-profit Executive Director, her mission now is to help coaches sell out even their most expensive offers with a top to bottom high ticket funnel that brilliantly captures their voice and messaging to attract dream clients - without costing them time and energy creating it. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dawn Apuan Expert Copywriter The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Dawn Apuan Expert Copywriter Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Samka Keranovic is Co-Founder of Desert Roots Wellness, a holistic life coach, former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine. With 16 years of private coaching experience and more than 20 years in business and leadership — including VP and COO roles overseeing a $5.2 million P&L across sales, marketing, HR, finance, operations, and team development — her work sits at the intersection of human behavior, leadership, and sustainable high performance. Samka's coaching and writing focus on burnout, self-abandonment, people-pleasing, boundaries, self-trust, chronic overfunctioning, and the hidden personal cost of high performance. She works with high achievers, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who appear successful externally but are increasingly exhausted, resentful, disconnected from themselves, or living according to everyone else's expectations. She was recognized by the Women in Trucking Association as a Top Woman to Watch in Transportation in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Her writing has been published in Fast Company's Leadership section, and her expertise has also been featured in Authority Magazine and CHRO Daily. In 2026, Samka co-founded Desert Roots Wellness with Tyler LaBarge to bring their coaching work publicly to people who want to pursue ambition and success without abandoning themselves in the process. Samka Keranovic Executive Contributor Holistic Life Coach | Burnout, Self-Abandonment, Boundaries & Self-Trust Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Samka Keranovic Holistic Life Coach | Burnout, Self-Abandonment, Boundaries & Self-Trust Samka Keranovic is Co-Founder of Desert Roots Wellness, a holistic life coach, former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine. With 16 years of private coaching experience and more than 20 years in business and leadership — including VP and COO roles overseeing a $5.2 million P&L across sales, marketing, HR, finance, operations, and team development — her work sits at the intersection of human behavior, leadership, and sustainable high performance. Samka's coaching and writing focus on burnout, self-abandonment, people-pleasing, boundaries, self-trust, chronic overfunctioning, and the hidden personal cost of high performance. She works with high achievers, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who appear successful externally but are increasingly exhausted, resentful, disconnected from themselves, or living according to everyone else's expectations. She was recognized by the Women in Trucking Association as a Top Woman to Watch in Transportation in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Her writing has been published in Fast Company's Leadership section, and her expertise has also been featured in Authority Magazine and CHRO Daily. In 2026, Samka co-founded Desert Roots Wellness with Tyler LaBarge to bring their coaching work publicly to people who want to pursue ambition and success without abandoning themselves in the process. All articles Business Why Your Most Reliable Employee Becomes Everyone’s Backup Plan Someone misses a deadline. A colleague calls out. A project needs rescuing before the client notices. The manager turns to the person who can usually make it work. At first, that choice makes... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Choosing Alignment Over Expectations – Exclusive Interview with Samka Keranovic Samka Keranovic is Co-Founder of Desert Roots Wellness, a former VP and COO with more than 15 years of business and leadership experience, and a coach with 16 years of private coaching experience. Her... READ ARTICLE Leadership How a Culture of Self-Abandonment Can Fuel Workplace Burnout Imagine a vice president of operations sitting in a quarterly planning meeting. The chief executive officer proposes a new initiative. The timeline is aggressive. The scope is vague. The VP has... READ ARTICLE Relationships Your Burnout is Raising Your Kids You haven't taken a day off in four months. You answer emails at dinner. You say yes to things you hate. You fall into bed exhausted every night and wake up already behind. You have been running on... READ ARTICLE Business News Holistic Life Coach Samka Keranovic Joins Brainz Magazine as Executive Contributor Scottsdale, Arizona – August 2026 – Desert Roots Wellness co-founder and certified holistic life coach Samka Keranovic has been named an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a global digital publication... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Samka Keranovic Holistic Life Coach | Burnout, Self-Abandonment, Boundaries & Self-Trust The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Samka Keranovic Holistic Life Coach | Burnout, Self-Abandonment, Boundaries & Self-Trust Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Sabrina Ridaura is a recognized L1 Precision Nutrition Coach, a NASM certified personal trainer, a soccer nutrition specialist from Barcelona’s famed Barça Hub, and she holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition from the Universidad de Barcelona. Her focus is on helping the so-called household superheroes—parents that are busy juggling work and family life, maintaining the demanding schedule of the young athletes of the house, and figuring out where to carve out some time for themselves—achieve balance in their life while hitting all of their fitness and nutrition goals. Sabrina Ridaura Executive Contributor SR Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Sabrina Ridaura SR Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching Sabrina Ridaura is a recognized L1 Precision Nutrition Coach, a NASM certified personal trainer, a soccer nutrition specialist from Barcelona’s famed Barça Hub, and she holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition from the Universidad de Barcelona. Her focus is on helping the so-called household superheroes—parents that are busy juggling work and family life, maintaining the demanding schedule of the young athletes of the house, and figuring out where to carve out some time for themselves—achieve balance in their life while hitting all of their fitness and nutrition goals. All articles Lifestyle How To Make Change Happen – The Pre-plan Before You Start Any Lifestyle Change Written by: Sabrina Ridaura, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle 3 Simple Tips To Reset Your Diet Today – And Improve Your Performance Written by: Sabrina Ridaura, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sabrina Ridaura SR Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Sabrina Ridaura SR Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Jen Barnes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, stress, and grief. The daughter and sister of nurses she has a passion for empowering nurses to build resilience. She has worked with nurses 1:1 hoping to expand her reaching to a broader audience. In 2021 she completed the Dare to Lead certificate program in order to more effectively address organizational challenges in healthcare. Most recently she spoke at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’s 2022 NTI conference on Building Resilience in Nursing. Jen Barnes Executive Contributor Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Jen Barnes Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer Jen Barnes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, stress, and grief. The daughter and sister of nurses she has a passion for empowering nurses to build resilience. She has worked with nurses 1:1 hoping to expand her reaching to a broader audience. In 2021 she completed the Dare to Lead certificate program in order to more effectively address organizational challenges in healthcare. Most recently she spoke at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’s 2022 NTI conference on Building Resilience in Nursing. All articles Mindset Are You An Other-Led Woman? In my work with women, I have noticed an interesting but not surprising phenomenon, even among independent-minded women. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Top 3 Mistakes Almost Every Chronically Stressed Woman Makes That Keeps Them Stressed There are three big things that almost every chronically stressed woman does that causes them to stay chronically stressed. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Self-Care Alone Is Not How To Recover From Chronic Stress And Burnout Only practicing self-care is not how to recover from chronic stress and burnout so you can feel better. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Only Talking And Thinking About Your Traumatic Stress Isn’t How To Recover From It Only talking and thinking about your traumatic stress isn’t how to recover from it. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Chronically Stressed Out? Use This One Quick And Simple Tool To Soothe Your Body In The Moment Are you chronically stressed out? If so, this is for you. READ ARTICLE Mindset Nurses ‒ How To Get Yourself To Do The Things You Know Will Help ‒ An Important First Step To Do Now Are you a nurse who: Collapses on the couch after shifts with no energy for anything except binging on Netflix and scrolling through social READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Jen Barnes Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Jen Barnes Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?