Lauren Spencer is a dedicated and compassionate Christian support doula committed to empowering families through informed, personalized birth experiences. She has guided numerous families through the transformative journey of pre-conception planning, pregnancy, labor, and postpartum healing. As a certified VBAC doula, she specializes in supporting parents seeking vaginal birth after cesarean, offering evidence-based guidance and emotional reassurance. Additionally, her WIC Breastfeeding Certification equips her with the knowledge to help families navigate lactation challenges, ensuring parents feel confident in their feeding choices. Rooted in faith and holistic, evidence-based care, she provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support tailored to each family's unique needs. Using Spinning Babies techniques, she helps optimize fetal positioning for a smoother, more efficient labor and birth. Her approach blends movement, stretches, positioning strategies, mental preparation, and prayerful encouragement to create a positive, empowering birth experience. Passionate about advocacy, she teaches informed decsion making honoring each family's values and birth preferences. With a warm and reassuring presence, she is honored to serve families during one of life’s most profound moments, offering guidance, faith, and unwavering support. Lauren Spencer Executive Contributor Doula 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? Lauren Spencer Doula Lauren Spencer is a dedicated and compassionate Christian support doula committed to empowering families through informed, personalized birth experiences. She has guided numerous families through the transformative journey of pre-conception planning, pregnancy, labor, and postpartum healing. As a certified VBAC doula, she specializes in supporting parents seeking vaginal birth after cesarean, offering evidence-based guidance and emotional reassurance. Additionally, her WIC Breastfeeding Certification equips her with the knowledge to help families navigate lactation challenges, ensuring parents feel confident in their feeding choices. Rooted in faith and holistic, evidence-based care, she provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support tailored to each family's unique needs. Using Spinning Babies techniques, she helps optimize fetal positioning for a smoother, more efficient labor and birth. Her approach blends movement, stretches, positioning strategies, mental preparation, and prayerful encouragement to create a positive, empowering birth experience. Passionate about advocacy, she teaches informed decsion making honoring each family's values and birth preferences. With a warm and reassuring presence, she is honored to serve families during one of life’s most profound moments, offering guidance, faith, and unwavering support. All articles Health & Wellness Creating Your Ideal Birth Environment Your body needs to feel safe, comfortable, and supported to go into and progress through labor. Your birth environment has a tremendous impact on your level of safety and well-being. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Do I Really Need a Birth Doula? Finding out you are pregnant brings up so many emotions. Usually, feelings of excitement, happiness, or shock come first... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lauren Spencer Doula 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 Lauren Spencer Doula 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. Ana Silver 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? Dr. Ana Silver Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Ana Silver 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 Dr. Ana Silver 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?

Gloria Sloan, founder and CEO of Personal Dynamics, Inc., has emerged as a respected leader in personal development and global motivational leadership. With over four decades of dedicated service, her experience has empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential by using essential life skills to elevate their personal and professional growth. She empowers and educates with wisdom to find clarity, identify strengths, and align values with career and relationships. She delivers intellectual insight that promotes self-discovery and personal transformation for heightened performance that motivates and ignites audiences ready to embark on a journey to become their best selves. Gloria is a celebrated author with award-winning publications that offer personal and professional development guidance. She is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and a contributing author for the Daily Gift Book Series. She is also the host of The Gloria Show, a weekly syndicated personal development podcast.    Gloria Sloan Executive Contributor Author, Life Coach, Global Motivational 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? Gloria Sloan Author, Life Coach, Global Motivational Leader Gloria Sloan, founder and CEO of Personal Dynamics, Inc., has emerged as a respected leader in personal development and global motivational leadership. With over four decades of dedicated service, her experience has empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential by using essential life skills to elevate their personal and professional growth. She empowers and educates with wisdom to find clarity, identify strengths, and align values with career and relationships. She delivers intellectual insight that promotes self-discovery and personal transformation for heightened performance that motivates and ignites audiences ready to embark on a journey to become their best selves. Gloria is a celebrated author with award-winning publications that offer personal and professional development guidance. She is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and a contributing author for the Daily Gift Book Series. She is also the host of The Gloria Show, a weekly syndicated personal development podcast. All articles Mindset Recession-Proof Your Skills We live in a world where possibilities are endless, where you can realize your dreams and passions. Without a doubt, your life skills will help. Life skills are the abilities and behaviors that... READ ARTICLE Mindset Developing Your Future Self On the journey of personal and professional development, imagining the future self plays a pivotal role in shaping our desired reality... READ ARTICLE Society Fostering Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace Across the country, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under attack and defunded or banned from corporations... READ ARTICLE Mindset Invest In Yourself To Grow, Elevate, And Upgrade Your Life The practice of investing in yourself requires taking responsibility for your own life and often making meaningful commitments. READ ARTICLE Mindset Life Skills & Essential Pillars To Be Your Best Self Step up to the self-care trend of becoming your best self. It is time to foster the growth of your personal development and elevate... READ ARTICLE Mindset How Life Coaching Connects With Personal Development Our first breath introduces us to human life and learning. This natural act sets forth innate coaching for life that will become paramount. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Gloria Sloan Author, Life Coach, Global Motivational 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 Gloria Sloan Author, Life Coach, Global Motivational 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?

Javier Peñalba is an ICF certified life coach helping people with fear of commitment to create fulfilling relationships. Having dealt with anxiety for decades since the young age of 6 after the sudden suicide of his father some meters away from him, Javier has worked on a long journey of self-discovery, where he uncovered symptoms of commitment phobia, relationship OCD and anxiety. In particular, he could not stay in any intimate relationship for more than a few months without running away from it. Having dedicated the last years of his life to understand and overcome this issue, Javier is now happily married and is providing seminars and life coaching services to help people suffering fear of commitment. Javier Peñalba Executive Contributor Life 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? Javier Peñalba Life Coach Javier Peñalba is an ICF certified life coach helping people with fear of commitment to create fulfilling relationships. Having dealt with anxiety for decades since the young age of 6 after the sudden suicide of his father some meters away from him, Javier has worked on a long journey of self-discovery, where he uncovered symptoms of commitment phobia, relationship OCD and anxiety. In particular, he could not stay in any intimate relationship for more than a few months without running away from it. Having dedicated the last years of his life to understand and overcome this issue, Javier is now happily married and is providing seminars and life coaching services to help people suffering fear of commitment. All articles Mindset What Comes First, Happiness Or The Right Relationship? Relationships are there to make us happy. Is that true? READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Secrets To Achieve A Relaxed Transition Between Being Alone And With Others People with avoidant patterns can be great at staying for hours doing things that do not require any type of interaction READ ARTICLE Relationships Why Is Inconsistent Responsiveness Hurting Your Relationships? Consistent responsiveness can allow people to forge stronger connections, increasing the sense of reliability READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Must-Have Secure Attachment Skills To Shift Your Avoidant Attachment Style ‒ Part 2 Let’s continue drawing more strokes of that image that we are constructing of a secure attachment style. READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Must-Have Secure Attachment Skills To Shift Your Avoidant Attachment Style ‒ Part 1 Knowing where you want to go, it is a lot easier to plan how to get there. READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Tips To Overcome Frustrated Desires And Find Greater Fulfillment In Life Understanding your deeper needs and finding conscious ways to satisfy them can help you to conquer your fear of missing out READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Javier Peñalba Life 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 Javier Peñalba Life 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?

Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill spent 30 years as a career firefighter, where she developed a passion for holistic health, wellness, and nutrition. During that time, she became a trusted collegue, often coaching other firefighters toward healthier habits. After retirement, she continued coaching and developed a passion for traveling. Combining her two loves, she now coaches on transformation, mindset, and all things wellness travel. Her mission: Helping women to find their mind, body, and soul connection. Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill Executive Contributor Transformational Wellness and Travel 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? Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill Transformational Wellness and Travel Coach Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill spent 30 years as a career firefighter, where she developed a passion for holistic health, wellness, and nutrition. During that time, she became a trusted collegue, often coaching other firefighters toward healthier habits. After retirement, she continued coaching and developed a passion for traveling. Combining her two loves, she now coaches on transformation, mindset, and all things wellness travel. Her mission: Helping women to find their mind, body, and soul connection. All articles Business News Holistic Health Traveler, LLC Unveils Wellness Travel Journey With Pre & Post-Trip Health Coaching Newbury, Vermont October 1st, 2024, Holistic Health Traveler, LLC announced the immediate availability of ‘Curated Transformational... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How Women Can Achieve Holistic Health And Well-being In Record Time Through Wellness Travel Discover the transformative power of holistic health and wellness travel, specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of women... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How Wellness Travel Provides A Path Toward Healing Health Challenges Have you ever faced a health challenge that seems to come out of the blue? Suddenly, you’re thrust into a world of doctors, medications... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Struggling With Autoimmune Disease? Heal Your Immune System Naturally With This 4-Step Plan As a career firefighter and mom to three children, our author thought she was the picture of health until she got a health-related wake-up. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle What The Heck Is A Travel Coach, And Why Would I Need One? You’ve likely never heard of travel coaching. If so, you’re not alone. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Working Women And Health – The Need For A Mind-Body-Soul Connection A 30-year veteran (retired) career firefighter shares her story about the untold truths of working in a male-dominated environment... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill Transformational Wellness and Travel 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 Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill Transformational Wellness and Travel 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?

She ran away at five years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder of Action Takers Publishing, a woman-owned book publishing company that is dedicated to empowering 5 million women and men to share their stories with the world to make a greater impact on the planet. Specializing in collaborative book projects, Lynda Sunshine’s journey from fear to fearless living inspired her mantra, "Do It BECAUSE You're Scared." At 51, she embarked on a transformative journey, breaking through one fear every day for an entire year. A rock band bassist and singer, as well as a passionate speaker, Lynda Sunshine helps others turn their dreams into reality and their stories into lasting legacies. Make an appointment with Lynda Sunshine here: http://www.actiontakersauthor.com Check out her website here: www.actiontakerspublishing.com Lynda Sunshine West Senior Level Executive Contributor Book Publisher 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? Lynda Sunshine West Book Publisher She ran away at five years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder of Action Takers Publishing, a woman-owned book publishing company that is dedicated to empowering 5 million women and men to share their stories with the world to make a greater impact on the planet. Specializing in collaborative book projects, Lynda Sunshine’s journey from fear to fearless living inspired her mantra, "Do It BECAUSE You're Scared." At 51, she embarked on a transformative journey, breaking through one fear every day for an entire year. A rock band bassist and singer, as well as a passionate speaker, Lynda Sunshine helps others turn their dreams into reality and their stories into lasting legacies. Make an appointment with Lynda Sunshine here: http://www.actiontakersauthor.com Check out her website here: www.actiontakerspublishing.com All articles Business 5 Common Reasons Entrepreneurs Delay Writing a Book and How to Overcome Them You’ve built a business. You’re making six figures, or more. You’ve overcome hurdles, learned life-changing lessons, and have a message that could change lives. And yet, that book idea still sits... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Hidden Ways a Book Can Transform Everything What’s on your bookshelf, and could it be the one thing that changes everything? We spend years chasing answers. Searching for signs, mentors, the next big “aha” moment. But what if the catalyst for... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Secrets to Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Aphantasia Success in business often demands creative thinking, bold decision-making, and the ability to stay focused when others lose their way. But what if the tools so many entrepreneurs rely... READ ARTICLE Business Thriving in Business with Aphantasia Using Five Powerful Strategies Many entrepreneurs are told they must “visualize success.” But what if you can’t form mental images at all? Visualization isn’t the only path to success. Entrepreneurs with aphantasia are building powerful businesses by trusting action... READ ARTICLE Mindset 9 Power Moves to Stop Waiting for Permission and Take Action Have you ever felt like you needed someone else’s approval before making your next move? Maybe you’ve been waiting for validation... READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Simple Steps to Shift from a Lack Mindset to an Abundant Mindset Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you just can’t seem to get ahead? Maybe you hesitate to raise your prices, fear... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lynda Sunshine West Book Publisher 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 Lynda Sunshine West Book Publisher 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?

Devin Fredericksen 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? Devin Fredericksen Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Devin Fredericksen 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 Devin Fredericksen 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?

Rob Holdsworth is a Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist dedicated to transforming the mental game of combat sports athletes. A current boxer himself, Rob combines a deep passion for understanding the human brain and behavior with over 6 years of experience in helping fighters achieve their full potential. His coaching integrates stoic philosophies, NLP, CBT, and a specialised focus on self-image to empower athletes to perform consistently at their peak.   Rob has worked with over 1,000 fighters, including those who have gone on to win English, British, European, and World championships in boxing, as well as MMA and Kickboxing World and European titles, respectively. His insights and results have been featured on prominent platforms like BoxingSocial, where he shared his approach to mental performance in combat sports.   In addition to coaching, Rob created the Fighter's Journal, a tool designed to complement fighters' physical and mental training, and is expanding his services to become the go-to mindset coach in combat sports. His future goals include setting up fundraisers to support fighters in pursuing their careers without financial stress, ensuring they can focus entirely on their craft. Rob’s mission is clear: to revolutionise how combat athletes approach their mental game and achieve unparalleled success. Rob Holdsworth Executive Contributor Mindset Coach and Performance 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? Rob Holdsworth Mindset Coach and Performance Hypnotherapist Rob Holdsworth is a Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist dedicated to transforming the mental game of combat sports athletes. A current boxer himself, Rob combines a deep passion for understanding the human brain and behavior with over 6 years of experience in helping fighters achieve their full potential. His coaching integrates stoic philosophies, NLP, CBT, and a specialised focus on self-image to empower athletes to perform consistently at their peak. Rob has worked with over 1,000 fighters, including those who have gone on to win English, British, European, and World championships in boxing, as well as MMA and Kickboxing World and European titles, respectively. His insights and results have been featured on prominent platforms like BoxingSocial, where he shared his approach to mental performance in combat sports. In addition to coaching, Rob created the Fighter's Journal, a tool designed to complement fighters' physical and mental training, and is expanding his services to become the go-to mindset coach in combat sports. His future goals include setting up fundraisers to support fighters in pursuing their careers without financial stress, ensuring they can focus entirely on their craft. Rob’s mission is clear: to revolutionise how combat athletes approach their mental game and achieve unparalleled success. All articles Exclusive interviews Empowering Combat Sports Athletes Through Mindset Mastery – Exclusive Interview With Rob Holdsworth Rob Holdsworth, a current boxer, is a leader in Mindset Coaching and Hypnotherapy for combat athletes. With 6+ years of experience, he... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Rob Holdsworth Mindset Coach and Performance 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 Rob Holdsworth Mindset Coach and Performance 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?

Nadine is a Leader in Emotional & Conversational Intelligence. After growing up in the Lebanese Civil War and having witnessed its drastic consequences in terms of hatred, polarization, disharmony and low productivity at the country level, Nadine shaped her mission into dedicating all her efforts and her God-given strengths to unleashing teams' productivity through compassion, peace, and harmony. Having experienced the challenges of creating harmony as a corporate leader in the pharmaceutical industry, Nadine now works with corporate leaders who are struggling with disengaged teams that seem disconnected and do not take any initiatives. Nadine helps them become outstanding emotionally intelligent leaders who are capable of exceeding business objectives while inspiring productive, harmonious and happy teams who are keen on taking initiatives. Nadine Zeinoun Executive Contributor Executive & 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? Nadine Zeinoun Executive & Leadership Coach Nadine is a Leader in Emotional & Conversational Intelligence. After growing up in the Lebanese Civil War and having witnessed its drastic consequences in terms of hatred, polarization, disharmony and low productivity at the country level, Nadine shaped her mission into dedicating all her efforts and her God-given strengths to unleashing teams' productivity through compassion, peace, and harmony. Having experienced the challenges of creating harmony as a corporate leader in the pharmaceutical industry, Nadine now works with corporate leaders who are struggling with disengaged teams that seem disconnected and do not take any initiatives. Nadine helps them become outstanding emotionally intelligent leaders who are capable of exceeding business objectives while inspiring productive, harmonious and happy teams who are keen on taking initiatives. All articles Business Impact of the Past Written by: Nadine Zeinoun Khoury, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to... READ ARTICLE Leadership Being a Leader — Pleasure or Pressure? Written by: Nadine Zeinoun Khoury, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to... READ ARTICLE Business Disengaged Employees – What Are They Thinking? Written by: Nadine Zeinoun, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Nadine Zeinoun Executive & 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 Nadine Zeinoun Executive & 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?

Leslie Koenig, MD is a pioneer in the IV ketamine clinic world, opening Waybridge Clinics in Omaha, NE. A celebrated board certified Emergency Physician with extensive experience helping others in wellness and physical and mental trauma, she wrote “Stress Relief Survival Guide” with accompanying YouTube course. Dedicating her life to service after 8 years in the US Navy and a combat deployment with the USMC to Afghanistan, she is a life long learner who aims to transform healthcare by empowering patients through an integrative medicine perspective. Leslie Koenig, MD Executive Contributor Medical Director, Waybridge Clinics 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? Leslie Koenig, MD Medical Director, Waybridge Clinics Leslie Koenig, MD is a pioneer in the IV ketamine clinic world, opening Waybridge Clinics in Omaha, NE. A celebrated board certified Emergency Physician with extensive experience helping others in wellness and physical and mental trauma, she wrote “Stress Relief Survival Guide” with accompanying YouTube course. Dedicating her life to service after 8 years in the US Navy and a combat deployment with the USMC to Afghanistan, she is a life long learner who aims to transform healthcare by empowering patients through an integrative medicine perspective. All articles Health & Wellness What No One Will Tell You About Depression It feels like you’re missing something. It’s not supposed to be like this… right? Modern medicine has done everything it can to help... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 3 Ways Ketamine Is Changing Mental Health Today Ketamine is an old medicine with a new purpose. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Leslie Koenig, MD Medical Director, Waybridge Clinics 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 Leslie Koenig, MD Medical Director, Waybridge Clinics 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?

Martina Montesi is a Holistic Life & Business Coach and founder of Milkyways, dedicated to helping soulful entrepreneurs achieve their dream results by transforming what’s beneath the surface. She specialises in uncovering and shifting unconscious patterns and beliefs that silently block progress, creativity and authentic expression.With a background in international business management, hospitality leadership and holistic wellness, Martina bridges the practical with the profound. She integrates business clarity, financial structure and marketing know-how with deep inner work, intuitive guidance and energetic recalibration. This unique combination allows her clients to experience both measurable business growth and powerful personal transformation.Martina’s coaching process helps clients dissolve self-sabotage, release inherited or conditioned expectations and reconnect with their true strengths and gifts. She provides a safe, empowering space where outdated narratives are replaced with self-trust, clarity and aligned action.Her mission is to guide entrepreneurs who are ready to awaken to their true potential by dissolving the inner blocks that keep them playing small. She supports them in embodying their strengths, gifts and authentic purpose so deeply that their outer reality naturally reorganises to reflect it — often in ways they could never have imagined. Through this work, Martina envisions a world where more and more people create from a place of conscious alignment, shaping lives and businesses that are both impactful and deeply fulfilling. Martina Montesi Executive Contributor Holistic Life & Business 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? Martina Montesi Holistic Life & Business Coach Martina Montesi is a Holistic Life & Business Coach and founder of Milkyways, dedicated to helping soulful entrepreneurs achieve their dream results by transforming what’s beneath the surface. She specialises in uncovering and shifting unconscious patterns and beliefs that silently block progress, creativity and authentic expression.With a background in international business management, hospitality leadership and holistic wellness, Martina bridges the practical with the profound. She integrates business clarity, financial structure and marketing know-how with deep inner work, intuitive guidance and energetic recalibration. This unique combination allows her clients to experience both measurable business growth and powerful personal transformation.Martina’s coaching process helps clients dissolve self-sabotage, release inherited or conditioned expectations and reconnect with their true strengths and gifts. She provides a safe, empowering space where outdated narratives are replaced with self-trust, clarity and aligned action.Her mission is to guide entrepreneurs who are ready to awaken to their true potential by dissolving the inner blocks that keep them playing small. She supports them in embodying their strengths, gifts and authentic purpose so deeply that their outer reality naturally reorganises to reflect it — often in ways they could never have imagined. Through this work, Martina envisions a world where more and more people create from a place of conscious alignment, shaping lives and businesses that are both impactful and deeply fulfilling. All articles Leadership How the Domino Effect Turns One Reactive Leadership Moment Into a Retention Problem A manager snaps during a busy shift. Within the hour, it looks forgotten by everyone except the operation itself. Turnover, disengagement and inconsistent service usually start exactly this quietly, and almost nobody... 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