David is a Contemplative Psychotherapist, Naturopath, transformation advisor, and retreat leader specialising in psychological suffering, complex trauma, and human transformation. His work sits at the intersection of Buddhist psychology, phenomenology, contemplative practice, and depth-oriented psychotherapy, with a particular focus on identity, meaning, belonging, and the deeper conditions that shape human experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Applied Buddhist Studies (magna cum laude) and a Master’s degree in Mental Health, alongside formal training in naturopathic medicine. His academic and clinical work explores themes of emptiness (śūnyatā), identity formation, existential suffering, contemplative healing, and the relational conditions required for meaningful psychological transformation. Over the past 25 years, David has worked internationally across more than ten countries, with experience spanning clinical settings, contemplative environments, and leading global wellness organisations, including Six Senses, Aman, The Ritz-Carlton, and One&Only Resorts. Grounded yet deeply contemplative in orientation, his work moves beyond symptom management to engage the psychological, existential, relational, and spiritual dimensions of human life. He works primarily with high-functioning individuals navigating complexity, transition, emotional suffering, and questions of meaning, purpose, and belonging in an increasingly fragmented modern world. In parallel with his clinical and advisory work, David is developing a body of writing exploring what he describes as “the architecture of suffering” – an inquiry into the emotional, relational, and existential structures shaping contemporary human experience. A central evolution of his work is the creation of immersive transformational retreats and sacred pilgrimages designed to facilitate deep psychological and contemplative integration within powerful cultural and natural environments, including Cambodia, Bhutan, and other sacred destinations throughout Asia and beyond. David Starlyte Executive Contributor Contemplative Psychotherapist & Retreat Leader 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? David Starlyte Contemplative Psychotherapist & Retreat Leader David is a Contemplative Psychotherapist, Naturopath, transformation advisor, and retreat leader specialising in psychological suffering, complex trauma, and human transformation. His work sits at the intersection of Buddhist psychology, phenomenology, contemplative practice, and depth-oriented psychotherapy, with a particular focus on identity, meaning, belonging, and the deeper conditions that shape human experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Applied Buddhist Studies (magna cum laude) and a Master’s degree in Mental Health, alongside formal training in naturopathic medicine. His academic and clinical work explores themes of emptiness (śūnyatā), identity formation, existential suffering, contemplative healing, and the relational conditions required for meaningful psychological transformation. Over the past 25 years, David has worked internationally across more than ten countries, with experience spanning clinical settings, contemplative environments, and leading global wellness organisations, including Six Senses, Aman, The Ritz-Carlton, and One&Only Resorts. Grounded yet deeply contemplative in orientation, his work moves beyond symptom management to engage the psychological, existential, relational, and spiritual dimensions of human life. He works primarily with high-functioning individuals navigating complexity, transition, emotional suffering, and questions of meaning, purpose, and belonging in an increasingly fragmented modern world. In parallel with his clinical and advisory work, David is developing a body of writing exploring what he describes as “the architecture of suffering” – an inquiry into the emotional, relational, and existential structures shaping contemporary human experience. A central evolution of his work is the creation of immersive transformational retreats and sacred pilgrimages designed to facilitate deep psychological and contemplative integration within powerful cultural and natural environments, including Cambodia, Bhutan, and other sacred destinations throughout Asia and beyond. All articles Health & Wellness What Are You Running From? Movement is not the enemy. The compulsion to keep moving is the question. Blue light radiates perpetually from skyscrapers and screens, pervading our minds. Highways pulse with cars, Ubers, buses, and... READ ARTICLE Business News Temple Within Journeys Launches Contemplative Pilgrimage Experience in Bhutan Temple Within Journeys has announced the launch of The Temple Within: Bhutan – A Timeless Pilgrimage, a ten-day contemplative journey through the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan (March 13-22, 2027). Limited to... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle The Lost Art of Pilgrimage and Why Travel Can Transform Us More Than Therapy Many people are exhausted, not simply because they work too hard, but because they rarely experience genuine calm. In the maelstrom of modern life, the single most important element often... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to David Starlyte Contemplative Psychotherapist & Retreat Leader 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 David Starlyte Contemplative Psychotherapist & Retreat Leader 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?

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Angie is the founder and CEO of Triple Flame Healing, an integrative wellness practice dedicated to helping people reconnect with their innate capacity to heal through evidence-informed holistic care. A former nurse with more than 15 years of healthcare experience and a licensed massage therapist, Angie has spent her career exploring the relationship between physical health, emotional well-being, and the body's remarkable ability to restore balance. Her professional path has been shaped as much by lived experience as clinical practice. Following a life-changing near-death experience and profound personal transformation, Angie expanded her work beyond traditional wellness models to explore the intersections of nervous system regulation, energy medicine, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal empowerment. Her approach honors both science and the deeply personal journey of healing, recognizing that lasting transformation often begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. As the founder of Triple Flame Healing, Angie leads a collaborative team offering therapeutic massage, holistic wellness services, frequency-based modalities, and integrative approaches designed to support the whole person rather than simply manage symptoms. She is also developing the Vy'Nym philosophy—a growing body of work exploring shadow work, resilience, authentic leadership, and the courageous process of reclaiming one's personal sovereignty. Through her writing for Brainz Magazine, Angie shares thoughtful, practical perspectives that bridge conventional healthcare with holistic healing. Her mission is not to tell people what to believe, but to encourage curiosity, self-awareness, and the confidence to become active participants in their own healing journey. Whether writing about wellness, leadership, resilience, or transformation, her goal remains the same: to help others remember that healing is not about becoming someone new—it's about returning to who they have always been. Angie Butts Executive Contributor Sovereign Integration Alchemist 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? Angie Butts Sovereign Integration Alchemist Angie is the founder and CEO of Triple Flame Healing, an integrative wellness practice dedicated to helping people reconnect with their innate capacity to heal through evidence-informed holistic care. A former nurse with more than 15 years of healthcare experience and a licensed massage therapist, Angie has spent her career exploring the relationship between physical health, emotional well-being, and the body's remarkable ability to restore balance. Her professional path has been shaped as much by lived experience as clinical practice. Following a life-changing near-death experience and profound personal transformation, Angie expanded her work beyond traditional wellness models to explore the intersections of nervous system regulation, energy medicine, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal empowerment. Her approach honors both science and the deeply personal journey of healing, recognizing that lasting transformation often begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. As the founder of Triple Flame Healing, Angie leads a collaborative team offering therapeutic massage, holistic wellness services, frequency-based modalities, and integrative approaches designed to support the whole person rather than simply manage symptoms. She is also developing the Vy'Nym philosophy—a growing body of work exploring shadow work, resilience, authentic leadership, and the courageous process of reclaiming one's personal sovereignty. Through her writing for Brainz Magazine, Angie shares thoughtful, practical perspectives that bridge conventional healthcare with holistic healing. Her mission is not to tell people what to believe, but to encourage curiosity, self-awareness, and the confidence to become active participants in their own healing journey. Whether writing about wellness, leadership, resilience, or transformation, her goal remains the same: to help others remember that healing is not about becoming someone new—it's about returning to who they have always been. All articles Mindset Why Clarity Comes Before Healing We talk about healing every day, but we rarely talk about clarity. Healing has become one of the most common conversations in today's world. We talk about healing from trauma, healing our relationships... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Angie Butts Sovereign Integration Alchemist 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 Angie Butts Sovereign Integration Alchemist 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?

Tania Willis is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Advantage Coaching & Consulting. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she works with new and emerging leaders across Australia and internationally to help them build confidence, step into their leadership identity and lead with clarity, credibility and impact.  With more than 30 years of professional experience, including two decades in senior leadership roles within the Australian university sector, Tania brings both strategic insight and lived leadership experience to her work. She has led complex teams and developed leadership, wellbeing and crisis response programs and services supporting staff and students both in residential life and across the broader university community.  Following the COVID period, Tania stepped away from her senior leadership role to retrain as a leadership coach and establish Advantage Coaching & Consulting, bringing together her leadership experience and coaching expertise to support leaders navigating the realities of leadership. Her coaching approach integrates neuroscience, strengths-based coaching, positive psychology and intercultural leadership development to help leaders build self-awareness, confidence and authentic leadership capability.  Tania also serves as President of the Australasia Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, supporting the development of the coaching profession across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Canberra, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, family and friends, exploring galleries, singing and sewing. Their home is also shared with a loyal, yet temperamental Chihuahua, Lulu, and a mischievous black cat, Mike, who ensures life never becomes too serious. Tania Willis Executive Contributor Leadership Coach and Facilitator 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? Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator Tania Willis is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Advantage Coaching & Consulting. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she works with new and emerging leaders across Australia and internationally to help them build confidence, step into their leadership identity and lead with clarity, credibility and impact. With more than 30 years of professional experience, including two decades in senior leadership roles within the Australian university sector, Tania brings both strategic insight and lived leadership experience to her work. She has led complex teams and developed leadership, wellbeing and crisis response programs and services supporting staff and students both in residential life and across the broader university community. Following the COVID period, Tania stepped away from her senior leadership role to retrain as a leadership coach and establish Advantage Coaching & Consulting, bringing together her leadership experience and coaching expertise to support leaders navigating the realities of leadership. Her coaching approach integrates neuroscience, strengths-based coaching, positive psychology and intercultural leadership development to help leaders build self-awareness, confidence and authentic leadership capability. Tania also serves as President of the Australasia Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, supporting the development of the coaching profession across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Canberra, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, family and friends, exploring galleries, singing and sewing. Their home is also shared with a loyal, yet temperamental Chihuahua, Lulu, and a mischievous black cat, Mike, who ensures life never becomes too serious. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator 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 Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator 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?

Justin Tilghman is a life and leadership coach who specializes in moving clients from stressed and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and purposeful. Over the past 10 years he has worked with clients around the world, helping them to gain clarity and direction in their lives and begin living lives of deeper meaning and purpose. With a unique coaching program grounded in four core pillars—self-understanding, purpose, confidence, and resilience—Justin offers long-term, transformative coaching experiences that are tailored to each specific client. The foundation of his program is a holistic approach that fosters connection with oneself, God, and others. Justin has an unwavering commitment to seeing his clients operate at their highest potential and living lives full of meaning and purpose. Justin Tilghman, PhD Executive Contributor Life and Leadership 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? Justin Tilghman, PhD Life and Leadership Coach Justin Tilghman is a life and leadership coach who specializes in moving clients from stressed and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and purposeful. Over the past 10 years he has worked with clients around the world, helping them to gain clarity and direction in their lives and begin living lives of deeper meaning and purpose. With a unique coaching program grounded in four core pillars—self-understanding, purpose, confidence, and resilience—Justin offers long-term, transformative coaching experiences that are tailored to each specific client. The foundation of his program is a holistic approach that fosters connection with oneself, God, and others. Justin has an unwavering commitment to seeing his clients operate at their highest potential and living lives full of meaning and purpose. All articles Mindset Path To Purpose – Part 4 – Building Resilience Welcome to the fourth part of our series, "The Path to Purpose." After building self-confidence, it's crucial to develop another vital... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Path To Purpose – Part 3 – Building Self-Confidence Welcome to the third installment of our empowering series, "The Path to Purpose." READ ARTICLE Mindset The Path To Purpose – Part 2 – Your Inner Compass Welcome back to the second installment of our transformative series, "The Path to Purpose." READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Unlocking Your Full Potential – Exclusive Interview With Dr. Justin Tilghman Dr. Justin Tilghman is an international life and leadership coach who helps clients go from feeling like they're drowning in stress READ ARTICLE Mindset The Path To Purpose – Part 1 – Self-Discovery Over the next few months, I'll be writing a series entitled "The Path to Purpose." READ ARTICLE Mindset A Step By Step Guide To Finding Your Purpose And Direction In Life In a chaotic and unpredictable world, having a sense of purpose and direction serves as your personal compass... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Justin Tilghman, PhD Life and Leadership 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 Justin Tilghman, PhD Life and Leadership 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?

Sam Rehan is a high impact well-being motivator, wellness professional, author and speaker with an exceptional track record. Sam has been a corporate trainer for 21 years and has over 30+ years of expertise working in everything from corporate training and management to health, science, and scientific research, to holistic therapies and cognitive coaching. Sam’s motto is: Be Well. Work Well. Lead Well. She currently helps teams and individuals in high-pressure environments to reduce anxiety, accelerate thinking, and integrate sustainable self-care techniques into their lives. Sam’s gentle, nurturing, yet highly transformative methods are all backed by real science with a focus on long-term success. She not only teaches these methods to her clients, but lives and models them in her own life as well. At age 50, Sam continues to teach happy ageing and improved wellness with her trademark approach, utilising the lightness of laughter, powerful relaxation techniques, and her magnetic energy and enthusiasm – all of which are on clear display in her breakthrough book, Laugh More: Soar In Your Health, Career and Relationships. Sam Rehan Executive Contributor The Well-being Motivator 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? Sam Rehan The Well-being Motivator Sam Rehan is a high impact well-being motivator, wellness professional, author and speaker with an exceptional track record. Sam has been a corporate trainer for 21 years and has over 30+ years of expertise working in everything from corporate training and management to health, science, and scientific research, to holistic therapies and cognitive coaching. Sam’s motto is: Be Well. Work Well. Lead Well. She currently helps teams and individuals in high-pressure environments to reduce anxiety, accelerate thinking, and integrate sustainable self-care techniques into their lives. Sam’s gentle, nurturing, yet highly transformative methods are all backed by real science with a focus on long-term success. She not only teaches these methods to her clients, but lives and models them in her own life as well. At age 50, Sam continues to teach happy ageing and improved wellness with her trademark approach, utilising the lightness of laughter, powerful relaxation techniques, and her magnetic energy and enthusiasm – all of which are on clear display in her breakthrough book, Laugh More: Soar In Your Health, Career and Relationships. All articles Health & Wellness Anger Suppressed Can Lead To Stress – But Here's A Healthy Way To Cope With It Angry behavior is a common problem, not only in intimate relationships but also in workplace communications. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness What Is Craniosacral Therapy And How Does It Work? During the summer of 2005, I fell badly. A loose tile outside a London shop caused me to slip. READ ARTICLE Leadership One Thing Successful Leaders Do To Cultivate A Healthier Workplace Let me introduce you to an organisation that prioritises wellness for its employees. READ ARTICLE Mindset The World’s Most Powerful Gesture An older adult shared with me that a man smiled at her as she passed him walking home. READ ARTICLE Mindset How Laughter Helped To Save A Human Life How much did you laugh yesterday? How much did you laugh last week? READ ARTICLE Career Here’s How Laughter Could Boost Your Workplace Performance Written by: Sam Rehan, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sam Rehan The Well-being Motivator 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 Sam Rehan The Well-being Motivator 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?

Sarah Maconachie is the founder of Work Hard Parent Hard. As the proud mother of 3 young children, Sarah has been on an incredible mindset journey and has discovered the importance of understand our mind to create profound results and create a life that we love. She shares her wisdom in this space by Coaching Parents to regain their purpose and create a life of balance between working/ staying home and being a great parent. Sarah is the Author of 2 books “Working Mothers Inspiring Others” and “Working Dads and Balancing Acts”. You can purchase her books here - https://www.workhardparenthard.com.au/ebooks/ and learn more about her programs on her website: www.workhardparenthard.com.au Sarah Maconachie Executive Contributor Mindset Consulting 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? Sarah Maconachie Mindset Consulting Sarah Maconachie is the founder of Work Hard Parent Hard. As the proud mother of 3 young children, Sarah has been on an incredible mindset journey and has discovered the importance of understand our mind to create profound results and create a life that we love. She shares her wisdom in this space by Coaching Parents to regain their purpose and create a life of balance between working/ staying home and being a great parent. Sarah is the Author of 2 books “Working Mothers Inspiring Others” and “Working Dads and Balancing Acts”. You can purchase her books here - https://www.workhardparenthard.com.au/ebooks/ and learn more about her programs on her website: www.workhardparenthard.com.au All articles Society Working Mother’s – The Views From My 104 Year Old Nana Over Christmas I was home in the UK spending some quality time with my family. READ ARTICLE Relationships What Are You Passing Onto Your Children? 5 Things You Should Be Aware Of Our mindset controls around 96-98% of everything we do- I know, it’s a crazy amount and it basically means that we work on Autopilot... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle How To Manifest Your Dream Job Are you tired of your current job and dreaming of something better? Do you want to know how to manifest your dream job? READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Transforming Lives Through Mindset – Exclusive Interview With Sarah Maconachie Sarah Maconachie works as the Sales Director at a Mindset Consultancy – PGY Consultants... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sarah Maconachie Mindset Consulting 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 Sarah Maconachie Mindset Consulting 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?

As a child I was aware early on that I had a special gift that I could not place at the time. I started my career and worked as a consultant for several large companies and quickly realized that I had the ability to take people with me in major transformations, with great success. I learned that personal and business development go hand in hand and this is how my company Empower Yourself was born. By tackling the actual core problem, you are empowered as a person in every situation and can experience happiness every day. This helps the company you work for achieve very positive business results. I also help them create a healhy, wealthy, abundance & prosperity life. I am the author of 2 books. Chantal van den Broek Executive Contributor Life & (business) transformation 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? Chantal van den Broek Life & (business) transformation coach As a child I was aware early on that I had a special gift that I could not place at the time. I started my career and worked as a consultant for several large companies and quickly realized that I had the ability to take people with me in major transformations, with great success. I learned that personal and business development go hand in hand and this is how my company Empower Yourself was born. By tackling the actual core problem, you are empowered as a person in every situation and can experience happiness every day. This helps the company you work for achieve very positive business results. I also help them create a healhy, wealthy, abundance & prosperity life. I am the author of 2 books. All articles Lifestyle What Makes Me Happy? Chances are you've asked yourself this question at some point in your life. What makes me happy? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Chantal van den Broek Life & (business) transformation 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 Chantal van den Broek Life & (business) transformation 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?

Christina Brophy Executive Contributor 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? Christina Brophy Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Christina Brophy 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 Christina Brophy 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?

University degree in Social Sciences (Sociology / Political Science / Psychology) Clinical Psychologist, Founder of a Sustainable and Ethical Investment Company. Studies in Chinese Daoist philosophy. Training in techniques of contemplation and meditation in various spiritual traditions: Sufism, Chan Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, Greek Mysticism. Member of Eurotas – The European Transpersonal Association. Founder of Silence Finder GmbH – Intercultural Meditation App. Meditation teacher and transpersonal coach. 35 years of experience in various meditation techniques, and their practical application. Not bound to any spiritual tradition. Ralph Wilms Executive Contributor Meditation Teacher, Transpersonal Psychologist 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? Ralph Wilms Meditation Teacher, Transpersonal Psychologist University degree in Social Sciences (Sociology / Political Science / Psychology) Clinical Psychologist, Founder of a Sustainable and Ethical Investment Company. Studies in Chinese Daoist philosophy. Training in techniques of contemplation and meditation in various spiritual traditions: Sufism, Chan Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, Greek Mysticism. Member of Eurotas – The European Transpersonal Association. Founder of Silence Finder GmbH – Intercultural Meditation App. Meditation teacher and transpersonal coach. 35 years of experience in various meditation techniques, and their practical application. Not bound to any spiritual tradition. All articles Mindset Be The Wave, And Reach Your Goal The story of Onami and his Zen teacher Hakuju. In 19th century Japan, there lived a famous sumo wrestler named Onami, READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Easy Access To Western Meditation In 3 Steps ‒ Coming Back To Your Senses Know your spiritual roots for meditation. I came into contact with the Western way of meditation through Prof. READ ARTICLE Business The Daily 90-20min Reset Program For Your Brain – 5 Steps To Regeneration And Increased Productivity When one of my clients went from being the head of marketing to becoming the CEO of a commercial bank, READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ralph Wilms Meditation Teacher, Transpersonal Psychologist 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 Ralph Wilms Meditation Teacher, Transpersonal Psychologist 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?

Dr. Douglas Kong is a Business and Performance coach. His mission is to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs, executives, and professionals to be resilient and function optimally, achieving optimal business growth by achieving profitability and scaling therefrom. He is a Certified Executive Coach and a Certified Master Life Coach. His background is that of a consultant psychiatrist and specialist in stress management, psychological trauma, psychoanalytic psychotherapy and has completed non-graduating courses on MBA topics in business management and leadership. He is a best-selling author and has written books on personal self-help and 2 books on business growth and scaling. Dr. Douglas Kong Executive Contributor Business and Performance 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? Dr. Douglas Kong Business and Performance Coach Dr. Douglas Kong is a Business and Performance coach. His mission is to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs, executives, and professionals to be resilient and function optimally, achieving optimal business growth by achieving profitability and scaling therefrom. He is a Certified Executive Coach and a Certified Master Life Coach. His background is that of a consultant psychiatrist and specialist in stress management, psychological trauma, psychoanalytic psychotherapy and has completed non-graduating courses on MBA topics in business management and leadership. He is a best-selling author and has written books on personal self-help and 2 books on business growth and scaling. All articles Leadership Creating A Culture Of Collaboration And Innovation – Your Path To Competitive Excellence To be successful in the marketplace, a small business must offer outstanding value to its customers. READ ARTICLE Leadership Staying Sane And Successful – Strategies For Entrepreneurs To Prevent Burnout And Thrive In Business It is a known fact that more than half of entrepreneurs have experienced burnout with many more at risk. READ ARTICLE Business Unleash Your Business's Potential – 7 Explosive Growth Strategies For Success When an entrepreneur starts on his journey of founding his small business, the passion that drives him is the desire to impact the world... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses To Increase Their Marketing ROI It is a known fact that entrepreneurs and small business owners struggle with their digital marketing. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Douglas Kong Business and Performance 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 Dr. Douglas Kong Business and Performance 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?

Joy Cheriel Brown is an accomplished filmmaker, author, and certified hypnotherapist. Her brand is focused on helping people recognize the powerful creators they are, and empowering them to make their dreams come true. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University where she studied film and English and graduated summa cum laude, and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National University.   She received her training and certification in hypnotherapy from Marisa Peer, Britain’s leading hypnotherapist, who developed Rapid Transformational Therapy. Joy is also a scriptwriting professor at Howard University in Washington, DC.   Joy is the founder of Third Person Omniscient Productions, a production company whose mission it is to produce powerful, meaningful, thought-provoking movies, plays, and television shows that enlighten audiences about the human condition, shed light on the meaning of life, and raise the collective consciousness. Her first feature film is currently in development by her production company.   Joy writes for Script Magazine and other media outlets, and has a YouTube channel. She is also the author of “The Secret of Life Through Screenwriting: How to Use the Law of Attraction to Structure Your Screenplay, Create Characters, and Find Meaning in Your Script,” which is available on Amazon.   Her short film, N.O.S., was acquired by ShortsTV and is also available on Amazon Prime. In 2019, she produced her stage play, Stuck, for the Washington, DC Capital Fringe Festival, and received Playwright of the Year from ACHI Magazine.   Twitter: @JoyCheriel Joy Cheriel Brown Executive Contributor Hypnotherapist and Filmmaker 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? Joy Cheriel Brown Hypnotherapist and Filmmaker Joy Cheriel Brown is an accomplished filmmaker, author, and certified hypnotherapist. Her brand is focused on helping people recognize the powerful creators they are, and empowering them to make their dreams come true. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University where she studied film and English and graduated summa cum laude, and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National University. She received her training and certification in hypnotherapy from Marisa Peer, Britain’s leading hypnotherapist, who developed Rapid Transformational Therapy. Joy is also a scriptwriting professor at Howard University in Washington, DC. Joy is the founder of Third Person Omniscient Productions, a production company whose mission it is to produce powerful, meaningful, thought-provoking movies, plays, and television shows that enlighten audiences about the human condition, shed light on the meaning of life, and raise the collective consciousness. Her first feature film is currently in development by her production company. Joy writes for Script Magazine and other media outlets, and has a YouTube channel. She is also the author of “The Secret of Life Through Screenwriting: How to Use the Law of Attraction to Structure Your Screenplay, Create Characters, and Find Meaning in Your Script,” which is available on Amazon. Her short film, N.O.S., was acquired by ShortsTV and is also available on Amazon Prime. In 2019, she produced her stage play, Stuck, for the Washington, DC Capital Fringe Festival, and received Playwright of the Year from ACHI Magazine. Twitter: @JoyCheriel All articles Business Why Smart Investors Are Looking at Independent Film and How They Can Support Important Causes As an independent filmmaker, I’ve seen firsthand how investing in film can offer more than just financial returns. For people seeking both impact and upside, independent film presents an opportunity to put... READ ARTICLE Mindset Divine Timing Is Not Yours To Hack In a world obsessed with speed, overnight success, instant manifestation, and going viral, it’s easy to believe that anything can be yours if you just align your energy hard enough. I’ve certainly... READ ARTICLE Business Why Mindset Mastery Is the Missing Key to Passing the Bar Exam & Building a Successful Legal Career A few years ago, I served on jury duty, and what struck me the most wasn’t the case itself but the attorneys. They were nothing like the confident, persuasive characters we see on television. READ ARTICLE Mindset Projectors Have Indefatigable Energy When Following Their Purpose Recently, I came across a comment online questioning how Taylor Swift could be a Projector in Human Design and still be so prolific. READ ARTICLE Relationships Three Ways Hypnosis Can Help to Improve Your Current Relationship During February, many people have love on the brain. Those who are single are thinking about finding a partner in time for Valentine’s... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Joy Cheriel Brown Hypnotherapist and Filmmaker 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 Joy Cheriel Brown Hypnotherapist and Filmmaker 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?