Stephanie Smit (artistically known as Giek) is a spiritual guide, reincarnation researcher, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, symbolic research, and consciousness studies. Through her platform Reality Cult, she develops frameworks for understanding soul continuity, archetypal memory, and the evolution of identity across lifetimes. Her practice bridges experimental performance, esoteric research, sacred storytelling, and intuitive inquiry, with a focus on how past-life imprints shape talent, attraction, creativity, and destiny. Drawing from hermetic tools such as astrology and tarot, alongside symbolic pattern analysis and historical research, she explores reincarnation as a multidimensional identity structure rather than a belief system. Her work spans ritual performance and lecture-based research, including projects such as A Soul’s Journey, Decoding the Past, and the ongoing identity-mythography project IWasJimMorrison.com, which investigates collective past-life resonance, cultural archetypes, and digital myth-making. Across hundreds of readings and research cases, she traces how symbolic patterns recur across lifetimes through instinct, creativity, and unconscious affinity. Stephanie’s artistic work has been presented at institutions including Harvard Divinity School’s Spirituality & the Arts Conference, Occulture Conference Berlin, the Van Gogh Museum, Design Museum Den Bosch, Museum Lakenhal, Dutch Design Week, and Bauhaus spaces in Berlin, and supported by cultural foundations across Europe. She writes on reincarnation logic, mythic patterning, and the multidimensional nature of consciousness, while guiding individuals through past-life recollection and karmic cycles using symbolic and experiential methodologies. Her work activates remembrance: a return to the deeper continuity of the soul and its unfolding across time. Stephanie Smit Executive Contributor Reincarnation Researcher, Multidisciplinary Artist, and Spiritual Guide 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? Stephanie Smit Reincarnation Researcher, Multidisciplinary Artist, and Spiritual Guide Stephanie Smit (artistically known as Giek) is a spiritual guide, reincarnation researcher, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, symbolic research, and consciousness studies. Through her platform Reality Cult, she develops frameworks for understanding soul continuity, archetypal memory, and the evolution of identity across lifetimes. Her practice bridges experimental performance, esoteric research, sacred storytelling, and intuitive inquiry, with a focus on how past-life imprints shape talent, attraction, creativity, and destiny. Drawing from hermetic tools such as astrology and tarot, alongside symbolic pattern analysis and historical research, she explores reincarnation as a multidimensional identity structure rather than a belief system. Her work spans ritual performance and lecture-based research, including projects such as A Soul’s Journey, Decoding the Past, and the ongoing identity-mythography project IWasJimMorrison.com, which investigates collective past-life resonance, cultural archetypes, and digital myth-making. Across hundreds of readings and research cases, she traces how symbolic patterns recur across lifetimes through instinct, creativity, and unconscious affinity. Stephanie’s artistic work has been presented at institutions including Harvard Divinity School’s Spirituality & the Arts Conference, Occulture Conference Berlin, the Van Gogh Museum, Design Museum Den Bosch, Museum Lakenhal, Dutch Design Week, and Bauhaus spaces in Berlin, and supported by cultural foundations across Europe. She writes on reincarnation logic, mythic patterning, and the multidimensional nature of consciousness, while guiding individuals through past-life recollection and karmic cycles using symbolic and experiential methodologies. Her work activates remembrance: a return to the deeper continuity of the soul and its unfolding across time. All articles Mindset How Shared Patterns Move Through Time and Why We Return in Soul Groups There are moments in life where the pattern becomes difficult to ignore. The same types of people appear. Similar dynamics unfold. Certain collaborations begin with a sense of immediate familiarity, as if they... READ ARTICLE Reality Cult Launches a Six-Episode Podcast on Artistic Reincarnation and Identity Continuity Groningen, Netherlands - May 26th 2026 - Reality Cult, the multidisciplinary artistic research platform founded by Stephanie Smit, has launched Past Life Podcast, a six-episode conversation series examining... READ ARTICLE Mindset Soul Fragmentation vs. Linear Reincarnation Across my work as a reincarnation researcher, one question has continued to return in different forms: why does past life memory not behave consistently? Some individuals carry clear, emotionally charged... READ ARTICLE Mindset Unfinished Lives & Why Some People Carry Memory More Strongly Over the years, in my work researching recurring identity patterns across time - often explored through frameworks such as reincarnation, archetypal continuity, and memory-based perception, one observation has... READ ARTICLE Relationships How Twin Flames & Soulmates Activate Past Life Memory and Reveal the Karmic Patterns You’re Here to Heal Why do certain connections feel instantly familiar, as if you’ve known someone forever, even when you’ve just met? READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Unveiling the Art of Creative Rebirth – Exclusive Interview with Stephanie Smit Stephanie Smit (artist name: Giek) is a multidisciplinary artist and reincarnation researcher whose work explores identity, memory, and creative transformation across time. She is the founder of Reality... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Stephanie Smit Reincarnation Researcher, Multidisciplinary Artist, and Spiritual Guide 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 Stephanie Smit Reincarnation Researcher, Multidisciplinary Artist, and Spiritual Guide 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. 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Luna Kalm is a leader in mental health, related physical symptoms, and healing the mind and body naturally. She was previously diagnosed with depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. After many years of suffering, Luna was finally able to heal herself through coaching, fitness, proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her purpose is to share her knowledge with other people, empowering them to do the same, and guiding them to their best health. Luna Kalm Executive Contributor Luna Kalm 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? Luna Kalm Luna Kalm Coaching Luna Kalm is a leader in mental health, related physical symptoms, and healing the mind and body naturally. She was previously diagnosed with depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. After many years of suffering, Luna was finally able to heal herself through coaching, fitness, proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her purpose is to share her knowledge with other people, empowering them to do the same, and guiding them to their best health. All articles Health & Wellness What Is Anxiety – Symptoms, Causes And Treatments Anxiety is a term often used in everyday conversation, but its true meaning and impact might not always be fully understood. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety? In today's fast-paced world, it's not uncommon to experience stress and apprehension. However, when these feelings become overwhelming... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Luna Kalm Luna Kalm 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 Luna Kalm Luna Kalm 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?

Susan Salter is a thought leader specializing in success coaching and personal styling. After a successful corporate career as an executive working for companies like Bank of America, PayPal, and Barclays, she decided to retire and start her own company, Life Styled By Susan. Through her coaching programs she helps women and men reach their next level of success, whether that's scaling the corporate ladder or becoming their own CEO. Susan believes that in order to be successful you must have a strong mindset and a confident physical presence. Her signature 1:1 and group coaching program, Elevate Your Success, starts with exploring your mind so that you can break free from the negative thought cycles, improve your communication, and build better relationships. Next, she focuses on the external by focusing on how you present yourself, your body language, and how how you dress. Susan is a sought after speaker, and has made it her life's mission to lift up and elevate your success, so that you can achieve your impossible goals. Susan Salter Executive Contributor Success and 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? Susan Salter Success and Style Coach Susan Salter is a thought leader specializing in success coaching and personal styling. After a successful corporate career as an executive working for companies like Bank of America, PayPal, and Barclays, she decided to retire and start her own company, Life Styled By Susan. Through her coaching programs she helps women and men reach their next level of success, whether that's scaling the corporate ladder or becoming their own CEO. Susan believes that in order to be successful you must have a strong mindset and a confident physical presence. Her signature 1:1 and group coaching program, Elevate Your Success, starts with exploring your mind so that you can break free from the negative thought cycles, improve your communication, and build better relationships. Next, she focuses on the external by focusing on how you present yourself, your body language, and how how you dress. Susan is a sought after speaker, and has made it her life's mission to lift up and elevate your success, so that you can achieve your impossible goals. All articles Health & Wellness Feelings – Why We Do Everything, We Do Written by: Susan Salter, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Susan Salter Success and 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 Susan Salter Success and 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?

Kristin Smedley is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of clinical experience in the healthcare industry. As a certified nurse coach through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (INCA) and certified Menopause Health Specialist through Medfit, Kristin is dedicated to supporting women through the perimenopause/menopause transition and beyond. Kristin's extensive background in patient advocacy, care management and home health has given her a broad understanding of the healthcare system and the challenges patients face. After navigating her own challenges during perimenopause and menopause, she realized the need for a more comprehensive approach to menopause care. This led her to shift from bedside nursing to coaching, where she could offer personalized and holistic support to women leading to the origin of Daffodil Pathways Transformational Coaching. Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a transformational coach and has become a trusted coach in women's health. In 2024 she created a personalized program called ReNewal using transformational coaching, mindfulness, movement and holistic nutrition, with an approach rooted in empathy, compassion and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges women face during menopause. Her intention and mission is to empower women, giving them confidence and clarity to move forward with ease and vitality and ensure that no woman feels alone or unheard. Kristin Smedley Executive Contributor Registered Nurse & Holistic Transformational 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? Kristin Smedley Registered Nurse & Holistic Transformational Coach Kristin Smedley is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of clinical experience in the healthcare industry. As a certified nurse coach through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (INCA) and certified Menopause Health Specialist through Medfit, Kristin is dedicated to supporting women through the perimenopause/menopause transition and beyond. Kristin's extensive background in patient advocacy, care management and home health has given her a broad understanding of the healthcare system and the challenges patients face. After navigating her own challenges during perimenopause and menopause, she realized the need for a more comprehensive approach to menopause care. This led her to shift from bedside nursing to coaching, where she could offer personalized and holistic support to women leading to the origin of Daffodil Pathways Transformational Coaching. Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a transformational coach and has become a trusted coach in women's health. In 2024 she created a personalized program called ReNewal using transformational coaching, mindfulness, movement and holistic nutrition, with an approach rooted in empathy, compassion and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges women face during menopause. Her intention and mission is to empower women, giving them confidence and clarity to move forward with ease and vitality and ensure that no woman feels alone or unheard. All articles Relationships Menopause And Your Relationship – 4 Ways To Navigate This Time Together With Compassion And Grace Menopause is a natural life stage, yet its effects on relationships can feel anything but natural. I know personally the physical... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 5 Simple Tips For High-Achieving Women To Get A Better Nights Sleep During Menopause In today’s fast-paced world, ambitious, career-driven women often find themselves juggling multiple roles, striving for professional... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Transforming The Menopause Journey – Exclusive Interview With Kristin Smedley Kristin Smedley is a Registered Nurse and Holistic Transformational Coach for women with a focus on women in the menopause transition. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kristin Smedley Registered Nurse & Holistic Transformational 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 Kristin Smedley Registered Nurse & Holistic Transformational 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?

Limba is an Internationally Certified Business and Career Coach that helps leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and coaches to build, grow, and scale their career or business. She uses various methods, and techniques to help her clients see what is possible and be the best they can. She comes from a strong HR background for over 14 years, trainer and founder of the HrConsultico brand, and she is also the President of the Coaching Support Group in Skopje. Limba Veselinovikj Executive Contributor Business & Growth 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? Limba Veselinovikj Business & Growth Coach Limba is an Internationally Certified Business and Career Coach that helps leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and coaches to build, grow, and scale their career or business. She uses various methods, and techniques to help her clients see what is possible and be the best they can. She comes from a strong HR background for over 14 years, trainer and founder of the HrConsultico brand, and she is also the President of the Coaching Support Group in Skopje. All articles Mindset How To Cope With The Change And Thrive In 2022 Written by: Limba Veselinovikj, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Tips To Shine Your Inner Beauty Written by: Limba Veselinovikj, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 3 Tips To Start Your Own Self-Care Routine For Living A Fulfilled Life Written by: Limba Veselinovikj, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Learn the Magic of Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business? Written by: Limba Veselinovikj, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Are Your Energy and Your Dominating Thoughts Aligned with Your Dreams and Goals? Written by: Limba Veselinovikj, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Limba Veselinovikj Business & Growth 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 Limba Veselinovikj Business & Growth 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?

Lynn Lessell is an entrepreneur who worked while raising two wonderful sons, though her journey to becoming an award-winning Top Concierge Coach was not easy. “It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I realized what I had been missing all along,” Lynn says as she reflects on her journey. Like many professionals, she once thought the key to success was pleasing everyone around her and fulfilling external expectations at the expense of her well-being. However, this mindset only led to burnout. She began to see the toll that daily stress takes, not just on the body but on the mind. “Stress is like a toxic invisible force, but you can't fight it until you recognize it's there.” Stress can quietly erode one's sense of self, but you have 100% power to take back control of the life you want by transforming your resilience. Lynn’s concierge coaching provides 24/7 access via text and email because she believes life doesn’t happen once a week. She is co-author of The Grass Grows Where I Am and the upcoming release of Merging Me, and is the founder of Inner Power Partners®, a community for professionals with locations in 10 cities and growing. Lynn Lessell Senior Level 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? Lynn Lessell Entrepreneur Lynn Lessell is an entrepreneur who worked while raising two wonderful sons, though her journey to becoming an award-winning Top Concierge Coach was not easy. “It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I realized what I had been missing all along,” Lynn says as she reflects on her journey. Like many professionals, she once thought the key to success was pleasing everyone around her and fulfilling external expectations at the expense of her well-being. However, this mindset only led to burnout. She began to see the toll that daily stress takes, not just on the body but on the mind. “Stress is like a toxic invisible force, but you can't fight it until you recognize it's there.” Stress can quietly erode one's sense of self, but you have 100% power to take back control of the life you want by transforming your resilience. Lynn’s concierge coaching provides 24/7 access via text and email because she believes life doesn’t happen once a week. She is co-author of The Grass Grows Where I Am and the upcoming release of Merging Me, and is the founder of Inner Power Partners®, a community for professionals with locations in 10 cities and growing. All articles Health & Wellness Reclaiming Self by Crossing Limits There was a point when loss seemed like a prison, every setback another brick, the pain cementing me behind invisible walls. I had crossed so many boundaries by enduring heartache after heartache... READ ARTICLE Business News Itz Why® LLC Presents ‘What’s Stress Costing Your Business?’ Workshop Boca Raton, September 6, 2024 – Itz Why® LLC presents ‘What’s Stress Costing Your Business?’ Workshop, taking place at the Boca Raton... READ ARTICLE Business News Lynn Lessell Selected For IAOTP’s Empowered Woman Award Lynn Lessell, Founder of Itz Why® LLC and IPP Inner Power Partners® (IPP®), was recently selected as Empowered Woman of the Year for 2024... READ ARTICLE Business News Lynn Lessell Selected As Top Concierge Coach Of The Year Lynn Lessell, Founder of Itz Why® LLC and IPP Inner Power Partners® (IPP®), was recently selected as Top Concierge Coach of the Year 2024... READ ARTICLE Mindset Has It Ever Felt Like The Grass Is Greener Elsewhere And It Seems Impossible To Get There? Have you ever heard the proverb, “The grass is always greener on the other side”? All through childhood, you looked forward to reaching... READ ARTICLE Mindset Have You Ever Had Regret That You Missed Out On Something Because You Were Afraid? Sometimes the fear of what feels too hard to do can prevent you from choosing what you want. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lynn Lessell 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 Lynn Lessell 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?

Elise Luu is a holistic healing practitioner whose journey has been shaped by years of living in different countries from West to East and immersing herself in diverse cultures and healing traditions. Her deep curiosity for yogic philosophy and conscious living led to a profound lifestyle shift, through which she discovered inner peace, resilience, and personal transformation. Drawn to the roots of the practice, Elise pursued training in traditional yoga, choosing her schools and teachers with great care in Nepal and India to ensure authenticity and depth. She remains committed to continuous learning, honoring lineages that preserve the essence of each discipline. Believing that healing occurs through multiple pathways, she expanded her expertise to include energy work and sound healing, allowing her to support individuals on physical, emotional, and energetic levels. Through her work, Elise creates a safe and compassionate space for self-exploration and restoration. Her mission is to help unlock inner blockages that limit personal fulfillment, empower self-development, and guide others toward a more balanced and meaningful life. As the founder of Inner Blossom, she offers both global online sessions and in-person experiences tailored to individual needs. Elise Luu Executive Contributor Holistic Healing Practitioner 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? Elise Luu Holistic Healing Practitioner Elise Luu is a holistic healing practitioner whose journey has been shaped by years of living in different countries from West to East and immersing herself in diverse cultures and healing traditions. Her deep curiosity for yogic philosophy and conscious living led to a profound lifestyle shift, through which she discovered inner peace, resilience, and personal transformation. Drawn to the roots of the practice, Elise pursued training in traditional yoga, choosing her schools and teachers with great care in Nepal and India to ensure authenticity and depth. She remains committed to continuous learning, honoring lineages that preserve the essence of each discipline. Believing that healing occurs through multiple pathways, she expanded her expertise to include energy work and sound healing, allowing her to support individuals on physical, emotional, and energetic levels. Through her work, Elise creates a safe and compassionate space for self-exploration and restoration. Her mission is to help unlock inner blockages that limit personal fulfillment, empower self-development, and guide others toward a more balanced and meaningful life. As the founder of Inner Blossom, she offers both global online sessions and in-person experiences tailored to individual needs. All articles Exclusive interviews Reclaim Your True Self with Inner Blossom Healing – An Interview with Elise Luu Elise Luu, the founder of Inner Blossom Healing, offers a holistic approach to healing through Reiki, sound therapy, yoga, and emotional wellness practices. Specializing in helping individuals navigate... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Elise Luu Holistic Healing Practitioner 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 Elise Luu Holistic Healing Practitioner 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?

Liz Crosswell worked through several early career endeavors before discovering her passion for professional organizing. Once she did, it wasn’t long before she founded Crosswell Organizing – a full-service organizing firm dedicated to discerning homeowners in Houston’s most premier neighborhoods since 2008. While CO calls Houston home, the team will travel to the ends of the earth to help a client organize a vacation home or manage a move. Liz Crosswell Executive Contributor Professional Organizer 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? Liz Crosswell Professional Organizer Liz Crosswell worked through several early career endeavors before discovering her passion for professional organizing. Once she did, it wasn’t long before she founded Crosswell Organizing – a full-service organizing firm dedicated to discerning homeowners in Houston’s most premier neighborhoods since 2008. While CO calls Houston home, the team will travel to the ends of the earth to help a client organize a vacation home or manage a move. All articles Lifestyle 8 Steps Closer To A Pristine Garage Organizing a garage can be a satisfying project that transforms a cluttered space into a functional area. The garage often becomes... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness A Guide To Mastering Your Closet Organization A well-organized closet can be a game-changer in your daily routine. It streamlines your morning, reduces stress, and ensures that you will. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Taking The Fear Out Of Downsizing, One Step At A Time The thought of downsizing scares most people to death. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. People stay in their current situation... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews The Woman Behind The Piles – Exclusive Interview With Liz Crosswell Liz Crosswell worked through several early career endeavors before discovering her passion for professional organizing. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle I Am A Successful, Intelligent Person, Why Can’t I Get Myself Organized? Am I Organized? Am I organized? That’s a question people ask themselves all of the time. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Liz Crosswell Professional Organizer 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 Liz Crosswell Professional Organizer 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?

Karen Leigh feels passionately about us all experiencing true self-belief and self-worth, as, growing up as a child, teenager, and right into her twenties, she suffered a sense of worthlessness, her self-belief almost non-existent. On reflection, she realised that this feeling of low self-worth affected every aspect of her life: Her friendships. Romantic relationships. Her jobs. Her quality of life. It later became apparent, after much reflection, that an eating disorder that spanned three decades, which Karen Leigh assumed was about insecurities around her weight, was actually just her way of trying to take control of her life. It took a breakdown, aged twenty-five years old, for her to find her inner drive (which she believes is inside of us all) and begin the ascent to a life which fulfilled her desires. She dug deep, unraveled layers, let go of emotional and mindset blocks. Unlearned, re-learned. It would seem that a series of events that could be called coincidences, pulled Karen Leigh down the rabbit hole of NLP and Hypnotherapy, and the power of our subconscious mind! It was then that she really gained an understanding of just how significant certain events and behaviours had impacted her childhood and subsequent years, and how she could finally address and get to the root of the emotional residue and mindset blocks which had developed as a result! The limiting beliefs about her capabilities and possibilities in life could finally be let go. Karen Leigh completed her training in NLP and Hypnotherapy, and started working with clients immediately, giving up her corporate job 5 months later. She’d gained so much belief in herself and her ability to make this new venture a success, and had a vision so clear (which came from within - no more living unto societies standards!), that she knew she would make this work out for her! There was a sense of injustice she felt, that her peers, and the next generation, did not know of the power they held to create a life that really felt good for them. That life didn’t need to be hard. There was a sense of injustice that our goals and dreams are not nurtured. Instead, we are told that we need a Plan B, or that we’re daydreaming.. Karen Leigh intends to shake up that reality that we, as a society, seem to have succumbed to! Speaking to students at Colleges around Scotland, Karen Leigh provides them with tools and hacks to navigate anxiety, and explains where our limiting beliefs come from and how we can switch them to empowering ones! She has appeared on several podcasts sharing her own personal challenges and triumphs, as well as her wisdom and motivation for those who wish to tap into their inner power! Eventually founding the Soul Sanctuary mindfulness classes in Glasgow, Scotland, which eventually turned into her own space (Soul Sanctuary HQ), where she could hold other events and her powerful services, bringing together souls who wish to connect, let go, and grow together. In her personal life, Karen Leigh practices what she preaches, and feels she is making up for lost time, having restored her birth-given self-worth, and replaced limiting beliefs (negative self-talk) with empowering ones, she has achieved things beyond anything she thought she’d ever have the confidence to do. She made the decision to homeschool her son, on her own, while only nine months into her business (talk about juggling!). She sold her home, gave away her belongings, and took her children to Texas for a while to see if living abroad was for them. It wasn’t, and they went back to Scotland. She didn’t find it hard to start again. She believes their is an abundance of possibilities and opportunities out there for us all, and dedicates her career to having an impact on those who find her work. She has pushed the boundaries, showing others that they can do it too. She believes that we can all live a life that gives us butterflies! Karen Leigh Executive Contributor Mindset Coach & Hypnotherapist 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? Karen Leigh Mindset Coach & Hypnotherapist Karen Leigh feels passionately about us all experiencing true self-belief and self-worth, as, growing up as a child, teenager, and right into her twenties, she suffered a sense of worthlessness, her self-belief almost non-existent. On reflection, she realised that this feeling of low self-worth affected every aspect of her life: Her friendships. Romantic relationships. Her jobs. Her quality of life. It later became apparent, after much reflection, that an eating disorder that spanned three decades, which Karen Leigh assumed was about insecurities around her weight, was actually just her way of trying to take control of her life. It took a breakdown, aged twenty-five years old, for her to find her inner drive (which she believes is inside of us all) and begin the ascent to a life which fulfilled her desires. She dug deep, unraveled layers, let go of emotional and mindset blocks. Unlearned, re-learned. It would seem that a series of events that could be called coincidences, pulled Karen Leigh down the rabbit hole of NLP and Hypnotherapy, and the power of our subconscious mind! It was then that she really gained an understanding of just how significant certain events and behaviours had impacted her childhood and subsequent years, and how she could finally address and get to the root of the emotional residue and mindset blocks which had developed as a result! The limiting beliefs about her capabilities and possibilities in life could finally be let go. Karen Leigh completed her training in NLP and Hypnotherapy, and started working with clients immediately, giving up her corporate job 5 months later. She’d gained so much belief in herself and her ability to make this new venture a success, and had a vision so clear (which came from within - no more living unto societies standards!), that she knew she would make this work out for her! There was a sense of injustice she felt, that her peers, and the next generation, did not know of the power they held to create a life that really felt good for them. That life didn’t need to be hard. There was a sense of injustice that our goals and dreams are not nurtured. Instead, we are told that we need a Plan B, or that we’re daydreaming.. Karen Leigh intends to shake up that reality that we, as a society, seem to have succumbed to! Speaking to students at Colleges around Scotland, Karen Leigh provides them with tools and hacks to navigate anxiety, and explains where our limiting beliefs come from and how we can switch them to empowering ones! She has appeared on several podcasts sharing her own personal challenges and triumphs, as well as her wisdom and motivation for those who wish to tap into their inner power! Eventually founding the Soul Sanctuary mindfulness classes in Glasgow, Scotland, which eventually turned into her own space (Soul Sanctuary HQ), where she could hold other events and her powerful services, bringing together souls who wish to connect, let go, and grow together. In her personal life, Karen Leigh practices what she preaches, and feels she is making up for lost time, having restored her birth-given self-worth, and replaced limiting beliefs (negative self-talk) with empowering ones, she has achieved things beyond anything she thought she’d ever have the confidence to do. She made the decision to homeschool her son, on her own, while only nine months into her business (talk about juggling!). She sold her home, gave away her belongings, and took her children to Texas for a while to see if living abroad was for them. It wasn’t, and they went back to Scotland. She didn’t find it hard to start again. She believes their is an abundance of possibilities and opportunities out there for us all, and dedicates her career to having an impact on those who find her work. She has pushed the boundaries, showing others that they can do it too. She believes that we can all live a life that gives us butterflies! All articles Mindset How I Reclaimed My Life After Trauma Trauma is a word we often associate with extremes, but what if it’s also quietly shaping your everyday life? What if it’s influencing your confidence, your choices, your relationships... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Do We Need To Sacrifice Our Lives And Careers For Parenthood? Parenthood is often portrayed as a delicate balancing act, leaving many to wonder if thriving in both personal and professional realms is... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Embracing Self-Belief And Living With Purpose – Exclusive Interview With Karen Leigh Hello, friends! Welcome to an exclusive interview as we chat with Karen Leigh, a free spirit and Mama who embraces life’s opportunities... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Karen Leigh Mindset Coach & Hypnotherapist 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 Karen Leigh Mindset Coach & Hypnotherapist 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?

Paulette J. Sterling is a transformational leadership advisor, organizational development consultant, and founder of Sterling Business Management. With over 25 years of international leadership experience spanning Jamaica, the UK, Canada, and the US, she is focused on blending strategic rigor with soulful leadership to inspire resilience, authenticity, and legacy-driven impact. Her career journey began at the Jamaica National Building Society, where she rose through roles including Branch Manager, Regional Operations Manager, and Senior Manager of Insurance Retail Services. She later served as Head of Strategy & Special Projects at JN Bank, Senior Manager of Business Development & Research, and Senior Manager for Talent and Performance Management at JN Group. In these roles, Paulette spearheaded organizational transformation projects, launched learning management systems, and embedded performance frameworks that strengthened workforce development and cultural renewal. As Chief Representative Officer for JN Bank Canada Representative Office, Paulette expanded diaspora engagement, enhanced brand recognition, and launched innovative initiatives such as the Road to Homeownership series. She also grew market share in the UK corridor by 20 percentage points and improved operational compliance by 15 percentage points, demonstrating her ability to deliver measurable impact across diverse regions. Through Sterling Business Management, Paulette offers leadership accelerator programs, legacy workshops, and community engagement platforms that empower organizations to navigate succession planning, governance renewal, and cultural transformation. She is also the director of branded leadership events including Transform to Lead: The Sterling Edge and Chasing Authenticity.   An author, Paulette has published The Power of Influence: Managerial Influence and Organizational Commitment and The Manager’s Playbook for Influence: Tactics to Inspire and Drive Success. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Alliance University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of South Florida, and a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Technology, Jamaica.   Paulette’s mission is to help leaders, managers, and organizations embrace resilience, authenticity, and legacy-driven impact. Through consulting, coaching, and speaking, she continues to inspire transformation, bridging strategy with soul to create lasting organizational renewal. Paulette Josephine Sterling Executive Contributor Founder of Sterling Business Management 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? Paulette Josephine Sterling Founder of Sterling Business Management Paulette J. Sterling is a transformational leadership advisor, organizational development consultant, and founder of Sterling Business Management. With over 25 years of international leadership experience spanning Jamaica, the UK, Canada, and the US, she is focused on blending strategic rigor with soulful leadership to inspire resilience, authenticity, and legacy-driven impact. Her career journey began at the Jamaica National Building Society, where she rose through roles including Branch Manager, Regional Operations Manager, and Senior Manager of Insurance Retail Services. She later served as Head of Strategy & Special Projects at JN Bank, Senior Manager of Business Development & Research, and Senior Manager for Talent and Performance Management at JN Group. In these roles, Paulette spearheaded organizational transformation projects, launched learning management systems, and embedded performance frameworks that strengthened workforce development and cultural renewal. As Chief Representative Officer for JN Bank Canada Representative Office, Paulette expanded diaspora engagement, enhanced brand recognition, and launched innovative initiatives such as the Road to Homeownership series. She also grew market share in the UK corridor by 20 percentage points and improved operational compliance by 15 percentage points, demonstrating her ability to deliver measurable impact across diverse regions. Through Sterling Business Management, Paulette offers leadership accelerator programs, legacy workshops, and community engagement platforms that empower organizations to navigate succession planning, governance renewal, and cultural transformation. She is also the director of branded leadership events including Transform to Lead: The Sterling Edge and Chasing Authenticity. An author, Paulette has published The Power of Influence: Managerial Influence and Organizational Commitment and The Manager’s Playbook for Influence: Tactics to Inspire and Drive Success. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Alliance University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of South Florida, and a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Paulette’s mission is to help leaders, managers, and organizations embrace resilience, authenticity, and legacy-driven impact. Through consulting, coaching, and speaking, she continues to inspire transformation, bridging strategy with soul to create lasting organizational renewal. All articles Leadership Why Clarity Is the Most Underrated and Most Transformational Leadership Skill In a world defined by constant disruption and rising demands, leaders often mistake more effort for better leadership, when what they truly lack is clarity. This article explores why clarity is not just an... READ ARTICLE Leadership If I Could Have Dinner With One Historical Leader – Why I Would Choose Marcus Garvey Recently, during an interview, someone asked me a question that made me pause longer than expected: “If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?” READ ARTICLE Business News Transform to Lead – The Sterling Edge for Caribbean & Diaspora Professionals January 27, 2026 – Kingston, Jamaica – Sterling Business Management announces the launch of Transform to Lead: The Sterling Edge, a high‑impact virtual leadership experience designed for Caribbean and... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Paulette Josephine Sterling Founder of Sterling Business Management 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 Paulette Josephine Sterling Founder of Sterling Business Management 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?

Yaqui Ramos 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? Yaqui Ramos Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Yaqui Ramos 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 Yaqui Ramos 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?

Disha Modi is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Menopause Specialist, and Clarity Catalyst Coach committed to helping individuals improve their health, navigate life's transitions, and create meaningful, lasting change. With a Master's degree in Biochemical Engineering from University College London and a background in consumer goods consulting, she brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge, strategic thinking, and human-centered coaching to her work. Disha believes that lasting transformation doesn't come from willpower alone, it comes from aligning daily habits with personal values, purpose, and long-term vision. Through evidence-based coaching, she helps clients simplify nutrition, manage stress, build sustainable movement habits, improve energy, and develop the confidence to make lasting lifestyle changes. Her Clarity Catalyst coaching also supports individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed, helping them reconnect with what matters most and move forward with greater intention. After overcoming a life-changing health crisis, Disha experienced firsthand the power of resilience, mindset, and small, consistent actions. That journey reinforced her belief that health is about more than the absence of illness, it's about creating a life that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Disha is the founder of DM Health Coaching and co-founder of The Terra Sana Experience, a wellness retreat company that creates immersive experiences centered on mindfulness, movement, nourishment, and personal growth. Through coaching, workshops, retreats, and writing, she is passionate about making health approachable, practical, and sustainable so people can thrive in every stage of life. Disha Modi Executive Contributor Health and 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? Disha Modi Health and Wellness Coach Disha Modi is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Menopause Specialist, and Clarity Catalyst Coach committed to helping individuals improve their health, navigate life's transitions, and create meaningful, lasting change. With a Master's degree in Biochemical Engineering from University College London and a background in consumer goods consulting, she brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge, strategic thinking, and human-centered coaching to her work. Disha believes that lasting transformation doesn't come from willpower alone, it comes from aligning daily habits with personal values, purpose, and long-term vision. Through evidence-based coaching, she helps clients simplify nutrition, manage stress, build sustainable movement habits, improve energy, and develop the confidence to make lasting lifestyle changes. Her Clarity Catalyst coaching also supports individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed, helping them reconnect with what matters most and move forward with greater intention. After overcoming a life-changing health crisis, Disha experienced firsthand the power of resilience, mindset, and small, consistent actions. That journey reinforced her belief that health is about more than the absence of illness, it's about creating a life that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Disha is the founder of DM Health Coaching and co-founder of The Terra Sana Experience, a wellness retreat company that creates immersive experiences centered on mindfulness, movement, nourishment, and personal growth. Through coaching, workshops, retreats, and writing, she is passionate about making health approachable, practical, and sustainable so people can thrive in every stage of life. All articles Mindset We Are Always Finding a New Normal, and Maybe That's the Point We spend much of our lives trying to get back to normal. After childbirth, surgery, illness, children leaving home, or parents needing more care, we reassure ourselves that once we get through this chapter... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Menopause Should Be Treated as a Life Transition and Not a Diagnosis We plan our lives around certainty. We map careers, relationships, families, health goals, and routines with the belief that if we do enough right, life will unfold in a way that feels relatively orderly. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Menopause? What All Women in Midlife Need to Know Menopause has a meaningful purpose. It’s not just nature playing a tough trick on women. In fact, it’s an amazing evolutionary advantage given only to women. It represents our brain evolving us for the... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Clarity, Not Willpower, is the Missing Link in Lasting Health Change – An Interview with Disha Modi Disha Modi is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Menopause Health Coach and Clarity Catalyst Coach dedicated to helping women navigate the complexities of midlife with greater clarity, resilience... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Disha Modi Health and 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 Disha Modi Health and 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?