Lovanne Gallo, the International Ambassador of Women of Global Change (WGC) is a multiple White House Award nonprofit service organization who serves communities both in the US and Internationally. The Founder and CEO of Sustainable World Act Now (SWAN), Sydney Australia and Co-Founder/Chairman of SWAN Philippines. A circular economy strategist who helped developed sustainability curriculum of one of the colleges in Sydney Australia. The brain of “Recycling City” which she developed the design concept 20 years ago and now it defines as “Circular Economy “. As she thinks 20 years in advance, she calls herself a visionary leader. She started her career in Design and Build when she was on her 20s and became a philanthropist and environmentalist. Lovanne Lubaton Gallo Executive Contributor Founder/CEO 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? Lovanne Lubaton Gallo Founder/CEO Lovanne Gallo, the International Ambassador of Women of Global Change (WGC) is a multiple White House Award nonprofit service organization who serves communities both in the US and Internationally. The Founder and CEO of Sustainable World Act Now (SWAN), Sydney Australia and Co-Founder/Chairman of SWAN Philippines. A circular economy strategist who helped developed sustainability curriculum of one of the colleges in Sydney Australia. The brain of “Recycling City” which she developed the design concept 20 years ago and now it defines as “Circular Economy “. As she thinks 20 years in advance, she calls herself a visionary leader. She started her career in Design and Build when she was on her 20s and became a philanthropist and environmentalist. All articles Business 6 Initiatives How Hotels Lead The Way – Ascott Philippines Embracing Circular Economy In the pursuit of a sustainable future, an increasing number of hotels are emerging as beacons of change by incorporating circular... READ ARTICLE Society Biodiversity – 5 Leads For Thriving Citizen Science Not only for scientists: Citizen Science in biodiversity is collaborative research where the focal point is on volunteers READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lovanne Lubaton Gallo Founder/CEO 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 Lovanne Lubaton Gallo Founder/CEO 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?

Dorothy Andreas has been an entrepreneur since 1980. She started 9 businesses, had successful exits, and has employed over 1000 great people. A Keynote speaker since 1995, winner of over 80 awards for business excellence, mentorship, leadership and philanthropy, her passion is her family, business growth, and the charities she holds close to her heart. Dorothy is the author of three best-selling books; Streamline Success: Eliminate Chaos From Your Service Business, Conflict Revelation: The Three Essential Elements for Creating Harmony in Business, and Build A Million Dollar Beauty Business. Dorothy Andreas Executive Contributor Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, 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? Dorothy Andreas Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Business Growth Coach Dorothy Andreas has been an entrepreneur since 1980. She started 9 businesses, had successful exits, and has employed over 1000 great people. A Keynote speaker since 1995, winner of over 80 awards for business excellence, mentorship, leadership and philanthropy, her passion is her family, business growth, and the charities she holds close to her heart. Dorothy is the author of three best-selling books; Streamline Success: Eliminate Chaos From Your Service Business, Conflict Revelation: The Three Essential Elements for Creating Harmony in Business, and Build A Million Dollar Beauty Business. All articles Leadership Sidestep Your Selling Fears Did you know that you and your team can sell, and sell at super high numbers while uncertainty, unwillingness, and deep fear are present? READ ARTICLE Leadership Reclaim Control Of Your Culture Are you ready to finally take back control of the culture in your company, your family? Harmony may seem to be an elusive butterfly. READ ARTICLE Business 3 Necessary Components To Start, Scale, And Stay Sane As You Grow Your Business You’ve heard it a thousand times, “work on your business, not in your business”. While yes…this is a great concept, you need to do both. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dorothy Andreas Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, 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 Dorothy Andreas Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, 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?

Kate Alderman is a Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Nervous System Recovery Coach, and Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine. She is the founder and director of You’re A Strong Woman Foundation: Domestic Violence Prevention and Recovery. Kate is also an ambassador for Stop Domestic Violence Australia and New Zealand and is passionate about creating global impact through nervous system healing and embodied empowerment. As a leading expert in somatic therapy, nervous system recovery, and sexual empowerment, she combines her extensive training and experience to support individuals in reclaiming their voice and power by embodying deeper self-trust, safety, autonomy, and self-worth. She offers embodied therapy, somatic education, and nervous system recovery to individuals and couples, while also facilitating transformative workshops for groups. With years of experience in fitness, health, breathwork, bodywork, transformation, plant medicines, and the shamanic arts, Kate brings a unique and integrative approach that inspires, enlivens, and awakens. She is an engaging speaker with a natural passion for sharing compelling stories, references, and rich personal experiences. She excels at bridging the gap between science and spirituality, delivering her wisdom in a grounded and practical context that motivates and offers new perspectives. Kate’s expertise extends beyond somatic therapy and sexual empowerment. She brings over a decade of experience in plant medicine, having completed four medicinal plant dietas in Peru and participated in more than 80 Ayahuasca ceremonies, along with numerous personal and group journeys with Psilocybin, Huachuma, and 5-MeO-DMT. These profound experiences have shaped her trauma-informed, body-based approach to healing and integration. As a somatic therapist, she uses embodiment practices and nervous system regulation to support deep healing, creating a safe, judgment-free, and compassionate space for people to embody lasting change. Kate brings warmth, authenticity, integrity, and presence to her work, welcoming people of all genders, sexualities, and relationship preferences. She is a professional member of the Somatic Sex Educators Association Australia (SSEAA). www.sseaa.org Having survived intimate partner domestic violence, Kate is deeply committed to raising awareness of domestic violence, trauma, and abuse, to empower victims/survivors throughout their recovery journey. You can discover more about the You’re A Strong Woman Foundation here. For people who are gendered differently and identify as LGBTQIA+, please note that the majority of my clients are in cisgender male/female dynamics; therefore, I predominantly use the words male/female, man/woman, and pronouns him/her/he/she in some of my online programs and articles. Call for inquiries or to make a booking – 0420 400 179 Kate Alderman Executive Contributor Somatic Sexologist 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? Kate Alderman Somatic Sexologist Kate Alderman is a Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Nervous System Recovery Coach, and Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine. She is the founder and director of You’re A Strong Woman Foundation: Domestic Violence Prevention and Recovery. Kate is also an ambassador for Stop Domestic Violence Australia and New Zealand and is passionate about creating global impact through nervous system healing and embodied empowerment. As a leading expert in somatic therapy, nervous system recovery, and sexual empowerment, she combines her extensive training and experience to support individuals in reclaiming their voice and power by embodying deeper self-trust, safety, autonomy, and self-worth. She offers embodied therapy, somatic education, and nervous system recovery to individuals and couples, while also facilitating transformative workshops for groups. With years of experience in fitness, health, breathwork, bodywork, transformation, plant medicines, and the shamanic arts, Kate brings a unique and integrative approach that inspires, enlivens, and awakens. She is an engaging speaker with a natural passion for sharing compelling stories, references, and rich personal experiences. She excels at bridging the gap between science and spirituality, delivering her wisdom in a grounded and practical context that motivates and offers new perspectives. Kate’s expertise extends beyond somatic therapy and sexual empowerment. She brings over a decade of experience in plant medicine, having completed four medicinal plant dietas in Peru and participated in more than 80 Ayahuasca ceremonies, along with numerous personal and group journeys with Psilocybin, Huachuma, and 5-MeO-DMT. These profound experiences have shaped her trauma-informed, body-based approach to healing and integration. As a somatic therapist, she uses embodiment practices and nervous system regulation to support deep healing, creating a safe, judgment-free, and compassionate space for people to embody lasting change. Kate brings warmth, authenticity, integrity, and presence to her work, welcoming people of all genders, sexualities, and relationship preferences. She is a professional member of the Somatic Sex Educators Association Australia (SSEAA). www.sseaa.org Having survived intimate partner domestic violence, Kate is deeply committed to raising awareness of domestic violence, trauma, and abuse, to empower victims/survivors throughout their recovery journey. You can discover more about the You’re A Strong Woman Foundation here. For people who are gendered differently and identify as LGBTQIA+, please note that the majority of my clients are in cisgender male/female dynamics; therefore, I predominantly use the words male/female, man/woman, and pronouns him/her/he/she in some of my online programs and articles. Call for inquiries or to make a booking – 0420 400 179 All articles Exclusive interviews Helping You Reclaim Safety, Agency, and Connection – Interview with Kate Alderman Kate Alderman is a trauma-informed somatic therapist, somatic sexologist, nervous-system recovery coach, and founder of the You’re A Strong Woman Foundation, whose work emerged from lived inquiry. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness From Seed to System – Burnout to Collective Renewal Trauma, burnout, and collapse are not failures, but invitations to come home, individually and collectively. Many people tipping into burnout today are not weak, unmotivated, or lacking resilience... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Power of Co-Regulation – Interdependence as the Pathway to Nervous System Safety and Evolution Emotional intelligence activates power within us. Co-regulation expands that power through connection and community. READ ARTICLE Mindset Emotional Intelligence – The Edge That Activates True Power Emotional intelligence is the missing ingredient, the edge that transforms self-control into true, integrated power. Most of us have been taught that power comes from discipline, willpower or holding... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Silent Cause – Suppressed Emotions Are the Root of Dis-ease Most people believe “time heals,” that if we distract ourselves long enough, the emotions will fade. But avoidance doesn’t heal, it postpones. True recovery happens when we safely feel, process, and... READ ARTICLE Business News Somatic Therapy Meets Martial Arts – A New Alliance Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence Kate Alderman – Somatic Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Nervous System Recovery Coach, Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor, founder of You’re A Strong Woman Foundation, and domestic... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kate Alderman Somatic Sexologist 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 Kate Alderman Somatic Sexologist 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?

Travis Thompson, is a researcher, teacher, and therapist focused on healing the lives of those in addiction. With a drive to see effective, long-term change in his community, he has dedicated himself, his practice, and his doctoral work on both research, education, and implementation of recovery. He strives to further the mental health field towards a holistic and advanced understanding of what addiction truly is, where it comes from, and how we all can help. Travis Thompson, LMFT Executive Contributor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 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? Travis Thompson, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Travis Thompson, is a researcher, teacher, and therapist focused on healing the lives of those in addiction. With a drive to see effective, long-term change in his community, he has dedicated himself, his practice, and his doctoral work on both research, education, and implementation of recovery. He strives to further the mental health field towards a holistic and advanced understanding of what addiction truly is, where it comes from, and how we all can help. All articles Health & Wellness Fire In The Foxhole – Addiction And Recurrent Trauma Surely addicts use drugs and alcohol to escape past traumas. Something terrible must have happened to cause them to act that way, right? READ ARTICLE Lifestyle “I Can Fix Him” – How To Heal Couples In Long-Term Recovery The smoke has cleared, and it has been a while since he was discharged. Some things are different, and some things are the same. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Get Out Or Stay Out? ‒ Ultimatums Vs. Boundaries In Recovery One more time, just one more time, and I’m done. I know last time I said that, but this time I really mean it. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Whole Family Is Sick – How Addiction Impacts The Family System Have you ever heard about the great conservation efforts that hunting deer provides? READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Temptation Of Brandy And Jack – How Addiction Mirrors An Emotional Affair Surely, he’s not cheating, right? I mean, we haven’t really been close for a while and the intimacy is nearly non-existent. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Repetitive Do Over Again ‒ Family Addiction And Recovery Cycle So here we are again. She’s calling in a panic from the emergency room saying that she overdosed again and really wants help this time. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Travis Thompson, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 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 Travis Thompson, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 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?

For most of my adult life, I built my identity through the skilled trades. I worked as a Red Seal Steam Fitter, Plumber, and International Valve Technician, holding specialized clearances for Nuclear, Battle Deck Operations, and the Oil Sands. The work tested both my skill and endurance, and I took pride in every challenge. Then, on January 7, 2020, everything changed. A catastrophic workplace accident left me with a crushed elbow, a torn rotator cuff, a torn forearm, and eventually, a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This condition brings constant, unrelenting nerve pain. Overnight, the physical strength and precision I had built my world around were taken from me. The future I had once seen clearly vanished into uncertainty. The months that followed swallowed me in darkness. There is a kind of loneliness that pain breeds, a silence that echoes with doubt and grief. I questioned my body, my worth, my very self. Yet even within that stark loneliness, in the stillness left by all I had lost, a flicker of something stubborn refused to die. I clung to one anchor: my mind, my thirst for discovery, my unbreakable bond with the wild world outside those walls. So, I started again. I returned to school, enrolling at Seneca College at age 46, determined to rebuild from the ground up. I earned a Diploma in International Business and later an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (BCom Hon. BBM). Every class, every late-night assignment, felt like reclaiming a piece of myself. I also joined HELIX, Seneca’s business incubator, where an idea, one that had been quietly growing since childhood, began to take root. That idea became The Botanical Sage Apothecary. From the beginning, this wasn’t simply about making products. It was about alchemy, of pain into purpose, isolation into belonging. My vision was for a space where suffering met hope, where ancient wisdom offered a sanctuary against despair. The Botanical Sage (thebotanicalsage.ca) is my response to loss: a sanctuary where global herbal traditions and ancestral plant knowledge take root in healing and resilience. Wellness, to me, is borderless; every soul deserves the earth’s gentle wisdom, no matter their scars. But this journey didn’t start with my injury; it began long before that. As a child, I learned to forage, identify plants, and listen to the language of the forest. Those early lessons in patience and respect for the land were like seeds lying dormant. Years later, when my body could no longer do what it once did, those seeds began to grow. Pain brought clarity; loss gave me new purpose. Today, my greatest pride lies in my family, my wife, my three daughters, two stepdaughters, and my niece, whose strength mirrors the resilience that keeps me moving forward. They are proof that love endures even when life fractures us. At The Botanical Sage, we create reminders that healing is possible, growth can emerge from broken ground, and pain holds the potential for renewal. My name is James Burhoe, and this apothecary carries the weight of my story, endurance, transformation, and the yielding belief that even when everything breaks, we can root ourselves and choose to grow again. James Burhoe Executive Contributor Founder / Owner 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? James Burhoe Founder / Owner For most of my adult life, I built my identity through the skilled trades. I worked as a Red Seal Steam Fitter, Plumber, and International Valve Technician, holding specialized clearances for Nuclear, Battle Deck Operations, and the Oil Sands. The work tested both my skill and endurance, and I took pride in every challenge. Then, on January 7, 2020, everything changed. A catastrophic workplace accident left me with a crushed elbow, a torn rotator cuff, a torn forearm, and eventually, a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This condition brings constant, unrelenting nerve pain. Overnight, the physical strength and precision I had built my world around were taken from me. The future I had once seen clearly vanished into uncertainty. The months that followed swallowed me in darkness. There is a kind of loneliness that pain breeds, a silence that echoes with doubt and grief. I questioned my body, my worth, my very self. Yet even within that stark loneliness, in the stillness left by all I had lost, a flicker of something stubborn refused to die. I clung to one anchor: my mind, my thirst for discovery, my unbreakable bond with the wild world outside those walls. So, I started again. I returned to school, enrolling at Seneca College at age 46, determined to rebuild from the ground up. I earned a Diploma in International Business and later an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (BCom Hon. BBM). Every class, every late-night assignment, felt like reclaiming a piece of myself. I also joined HELIX, Seneca’s business incubator, where an idea, one that had been quietly growing since childhood, began to take root. That idea became The Botanical Sage Apothecary. From the beginning, this wasn’t simply about making products. It was about alchemy, of pain into purpose, isolation into belonging. My vision was for a space where suffering met hope, where ancient wisdom offered a sanctuary against despair. The Botanical Sage (thebotanicalsage.ca) is my response to loss: a sanctuary where global herbal traditions and ancestral plant knowledge take root in healing and resilience. Wellness, to me, is borderless; every soul deserves the earth’s gentle wisdom, no matter their scars. But this journey didn’t start with my injury; it began long before that. As a child, I learned to forage, identify plants, and listen to the language of the forest. Those early lessons in patience and respect for the land were like seeds lying dormant. Years later, when my body could no longer do what it once did, those seeds began to grow. Pain brought clarity; loss gave me new purpose. Today, my greatest pride lies in my family, my wife, my three daughters, two stepdaughters, and my niece, whose strength mirrors the resilience that keeps me moving forward. They are proof that love endures even when life fractures us. At The Botanical Sage, we create reminders that healing is possible, growth can emerge from broken ground, and pain holds the potential for renewal. My name is James Burhoe, and this apothecary carries the weight of my story, endurance, transformation, and the yielding belief that even when everything breaks, we can root ourselves and choose to grow again. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to James Burhoe Founder / Owner 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 James Burhoe Founder / Owner 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?

Aisha Saintiche is a certified Health Coach and the founder and owner of MetoMoi Health. With over fifteen years of experience in Mental Health, Accessibility and Diversity and Inclusion, Aisha has used her experience as a strategic advisor and health coach to understand the complexity and intersectionality of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual barriers that keep people from achieving their optimized health and wellness. Aisha also holds a Masters in Public Policy Administration and Law, as well as a certification in Change Management, Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling and Health Coaching. She is also an Integral Master for the Canadian Olympic Committee of Canada, and most recently she became a Published Author. Always seeking opportunities to bring about change, she is also an active member and Board of Director for the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto (WomanACT) and the Board Chair for Afiwi Groove School. https://linktr.ee/Metomoi Aisha Saintiche Senior Level Executive Contributor Owner & Founder, Me to Moi Health (Certified Health Coach) Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Aisha Saintiche Owner & Founder, Me to Moi Health (Certified Health Coach) Aisha Saintiche is a certified Health Coach and the founder and owner of MetoMoi Health. With over fifteen years of experience in Mental Health, Accessibility and Diversity and Inclusion, Aisha has used her experience as a strategic advisor and health coach to understand the complexity and intersectionality of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual barriers that keep people from achieving their optimized health and wellness. Aisha also holds a Masters in Public Policy Administration and Law, as well as a certification in Change Management, Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling and Health Coaching. She is also an Integral Master for the Canadian Olympic Committee of Canada, and most recently she became a Published Author. Always seeking opportunities to bring about change, she is also an active member and Board of Director for the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto (WomanACT) and the Board Chair for Afiwi Groove School. https://linktr.ee/Metomoi All articles Leadership The Missing Piece in Personal Growth and Why Transformation Requires Community For much of my life, I believed that growth was an individual pursuit. Like many people, I subscribed to the idea that if I wanted something badly enough, I simply needed to work harder, push further, and figure... READ ARTICLE Mindset Safety is Not the Same Thing as Growth There is a version of safety many of us were taught to chase. The kind of safety that encourages us to stay where we are accepted enough not to rock the boat, stay quiet enough to avoid judgment, stay... READ ARTICLE Leadership 7 Years of Me to Moi Health and the Bold Decision to Reinvest in Wellness Seven years. Even as I write that, I have to pause and take it in because Me to Moi Health was never just a business. It was a decision, a decision to choose myself, to trust my voice, and to build... READ ARTICLE Leadership Unbothered Bliss and the Audacity of Peace in a World That Profits From Your Exhaustion There is a quiet revolution happening. It is not loud. It is not trending. It does not need applause. It is the revolution of women choosing peace. I call it Unbothered Bliss. READ ARTICLE Mindset Black Joy as Reinvestment & Choosing Freedom and Celebration Over Survival For so long, Black existence has been framed through survival. Surviving systems not built for us, surviving expectations placed on our bodies, our brilliance, our emotions, and surviving rooms... READ ARTICLE Mindset Carrying the Legacy Forward Without Carrying Everything This piece is for those who keep showing up, even when they’re tired. For those who have learned to carry responsibility with quiet strength, often without being asked and without being given the... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Aisha Saintiche Owner & Founder, Me to Moi Health (Certified Health Coach) The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Aisha Saintiche Owner & Founder, Me to Moi Health (Certified Health Coach) Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Heidi Jennings is a Holistic Health Coach specializing in Plant-Based Nutrition. After a health crisis left her bedridden and disillusioned with conventional medicine, she embraced a holistic approach to help her heal. She now runs her business alongside her husband Steve, and together they deliver holistic coaching programs to their clients. They specialize in chronic pain, anxiety and depression, stubborn body fat, menopause symptoms, autoimmune dysfunction, and sleep issues by focusing on the five pillars of health; nutrition, exercise, gut health, sleep, and managing stress. Heidi is also a guest speaker and the Amazon #1 Best selling author of ‘From Living Hell to Living Well’. Her mission is to change the lives of 500,000 people around the world by empowering them to take control of their health and happiness. Heidi Jennings Executive Contributor Jennings Holistic Health 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? Heidi Jennings Jennings Holistic Health Coaching Heidi Jennings is a Holistic Health Coach specializing in Plant-Based Nutrition. After a health crisis left her bedridden and disillusioned with conventional medicine, she embraced a holistic approach to help her heal. She now runs her business alongside her husband Steve, and together they deliver holistic coaching programs to their clients. They specialize in chronic pain, anxiety and depression, stubborn body fat, menopause symptoms, autoimmune dysfunction, and sleep issues by focusing on the five pillars of health; nutrition, exercise, gut health, sleep, and managing stress. Heidi is also a guest speaker and the Amazon #1 Best selling author of ‘From Living Hell to Living Well’. Her mission is to change the lives of 500,000 people around the world by empowering them to take control of their health and happiness. All articles Health & Wellness 8 Reasons You Can't Sleep Human beings have evolved to need plenty of sleep, and if we don’t sleep properly or don’t get enough, everything else starts to fall apart. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Wrecking Ball Of Excuse-Itis Written by: Heidi Jennings, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 10 Nutrition Mistakes We Make Every Day The right nutrition has the power to completely change the way we look, feel and show up in the world. The way most people are showing up... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Stop Blaming Your Genes For Your Health Issues Written by: Heidi Jennings, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 5 Key Ways To Deal With Stress Written by: Heidi Jennings, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Don’t Let ‘Crab In A Bucket’ Mentality Derail Your Health Goals In 2022 Written by: Heidi Jennings, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Heidi Jennings Jennings Holistic Health 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 Heidi Jennings Jennings Holistic Health 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?

Reena is a Transformational Guide, Energy Practitioner, and creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process, a structured framework designed to help individuals heal beyond symptoms and transform beyond awareness. Her journey into healing began in childhood, inspired by her mother's wisdom, spirituality, and deep understanding of life's unseen dimensions. Over the years, personal experiences of loss, grief, and profound life transitions led Reena to explore the deeper connections between emotional wellbeing, energy, consciousness, and spiritual growth. What began as a search for healing evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others reconnect with their true selves. A pivotal moment in her path came during her work as a Regression Therapist, where she became aware of and learned to trust her intuitive and clairvoyant abilities. These experiences deepened her understanding of the soul's journey and reinforced her belief that true healing occurs when we address the emotional, mental, energetic, ancestral, and spiritual aspects of our lives as a whole. The passing of her mother during the COVID pandemic became another transformative chapter, leading her into a deeper exploration of grief, resilience, energy healing, and spiritual connection. Through her own healing journey, she gained a profound appreciation for the wisdom that can emerge from life's most challenging experiences. Today, Reena combines professional training, lived experience, and intuitive insight to support individuals through healing and transformation. Her work integrates Regression Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual and Energy Healing, Ancestral Healing, Inner Child Healing, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Qi Gong, Meditation, and Intuitive Guidance. She teaches practices that cultivate balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Through the 6R Ascension™ Process, Reena helps individuals release limiting patterns, heal emotional wounds, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and align more fully with their purpose and potential. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: healing is not about becoming someone new—it is about remembering who you truly are. Reena Pathak Executive Contributor Creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process 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? Reena Pathak Creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process Reena is a Transformational Guide, Energy Practitioner, and creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process, a structured framework designed to help individuals heal beyond symptoms and transform beyond awareness. Her journey into healing began in childhood, inspired by her mother's wisdom, spirituality, and deep understanding of life's unseen dimensions. Over the years, personal experiences of loss, grief, and profound life transitions led Reena to explore the deeper connections between emotional wellbeing, energy, consciousness, and spiritual growth. What began as a search for healing evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others reconnect with their true selves. A pivotal moment in her path came during her work as a Regression Therapist, where she became aware of and learned to trust her intuitive and clairvoyant abilities. These experiences deepened her understanding of the soul's journey and reinforced her belief that true healing occurs when we address the emotional, mental, energetic, ancestral, and spiritual aspects of our lives as a whole. The passing of her mother during the COVID pandemic became another transformative chapter, leading her into a deeper exploration of grief, resilience, energy healing, and spiritual connection. Through her own healing journey, she gained a profound appreciation for the wisdom that can emerge from life's most challenging experiences. Today, Reena combines professional training, lived experience, and intuitive insight to support individuals through healing and transformation. Her work integrates Regression Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual and Energy Healing, Ancestral Healing, Inner Child Healing, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Qi Gong, Meditation, and Intuitive Guidance. She teaches practices that cultivate balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Through the 6R Ascension™ Process, Reena helps individuals release limiting patterns, heal emotional wounds, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and align more fully with their purpose and potential. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: healing is not about becoming someone new—it is about remembering who you truly are. All articles Health & Wellness What Being Seen Taught Me About Healing A few days ago, several things I had been working towards happened all at once. My new 6R Ascension™ website was finally going live, a podcast where I had shared some very personal parts of my journey was... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Remembering Who You Are and Healing Through the 6R Ascension™ Process – An Interview with Reena Pathak Reena is the creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process and a passionate advocate for healing beyond symptoms and transformation beyond awareness. Drawing from her personal journey of grief... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Reena Pathak Creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process 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 Reena Pathak Creator of the 6R Ascension™ Process 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?

Coming soon... Trish Meekins 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? Trish Meekins Entrepreneur Coming soon... All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Trish Meekins 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 Trish Meekins 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?

Belinda Kiser has a passion for many things in her life. Her writing and poetry bring great joy. But her most rewarding passion is the non-profit organization she created to save her hometown in Green Spring, WV. With goals to bring new commerce and economic growth to her community, she started the Green Spring Kitchen and Thrift. Part of this organization's mission is the advocacy work she does locally to help preserve the future of a local historical landmark that is a lifeline to her hometown. Her moto...Making Green Spring Better-One Step at a Time is the driving force that keeps Belinda striving to make changes that will enhance the local's lives of a dying Railroad community with a 200-year rich history. Her dream to see her community thriving is her main focus. Belinda Sue Kiser Executive Contributor Green Spring Low Water Bridge Committee INC 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? Belinda Sue Kiser Green Spring Low Water Bridge Committee INC Belinda Kiser has a passion for many things in her life. Her writing and poetry bring great joy. But her most rewarding passion is the non-profit organization she created to save her hometown in Green Spring, WV. With goals to bring new commerce and economic growth to her community, she started the Green Spring Kitchen and Thrift. Part of this organization's mission is the advocacy work she does locally to help preserve the future of a local historical landmark that is a lifeline to her hometown. Her moto...Making Green Spring Better-One Step at a Time is the driving force that keeps Belinda striving to make changes that will enhance the local's lives of a dying Railroad community with a 200-year rich history. Her dream to see her community thriving is her main focus. All articles Business Making A Positive Impact Or Making Money Is your business success based on how it makes a positive impact, or is your success based on how much money your business makes? READ ARTICLE Leadership When Do I Throw In The Towel? A while back, I was reading a post on Facebook where one entrepreneur was asking about a business support group. READ ARTICLE Mindset Three Ways To Enhance Your Inner Voice Have you ever had a gut feeling that you could not let go? You know that feeling something is not right. READ ARTICLE Mindset A Recipe For A Fresh Start Written by: Belinda Sue Kiser, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Belinda Sue Kiser – Enriching Families With Memories And Bringing The Community Together Belinda Kiser has a passion for many things in her life. Her writing and poetry bring great joy. But her most rewarding passion is the... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Belinda Sue Kiser Green Spring Low Water Bridge Committee INC 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 Belinda Sue Kiser Green Spring Low Water Bridge Committee INC 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?

Regina Eastman regards herself as a Nemophilist, a lover and haunter of the woods, and has been since her childhood. Growing up in rural VT and NH, within a family struggling socio-economically, nature offered safety and grounding. Nature deeply drew her in and continues to do so today. Her developed relationship with the natural world carries the quality of childlike innocence, held within a field of wisdom. Regina has come to know that nature, like ourselves and all of life, is a conscious, energetic being. She appreciates and supports our coming into relationship with our inner and outer nature, finding healing and wholeness through the dimensions of what is conscious and what is waiting to come into consciousness from our shadow, dreams, and the inner, bodily-held unconscious. Regina is currently studying and applying to her Doctorate in Ministry in Engaged Wisdom through Ubiquity University. She has traveled to Mesoamerican regions over the past 3 years in honor of her calling to learn from and experience Indigenous wisdom and traditions of spirit and the medicines of nature. As the life cycle spirals, she is beginning to feel a pull toward her biological ancestry, hoping to find her heritage in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Spain. Regina hopes to find the familial heretics and give back by resurrecting the traditions of wisdom and service through nature and wholeness. She has chosen to have her Clinical Mental Health Counselor license become inactive as she honors that all of life is a spiritual experience and has no limits that the Western form of mental health places on us. She holds a license as a Massage Therapist, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Shamanic Reiki Master Practitioner, Level III Way of the Warrior Shambhala Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Practitioner, and has a BS in Metaphysics and MA in Applied Psychology. She professes that wholeness and Oneness are of the inner and outer realms of ourselves and life, of the unconscious and the conscious, the seen and unseen, of the way of the feminine and the masculine, and of our planet and the cosmos. Regina Eastman Executive Contributor Integrative Therapist/Doctorate of Ministry (c) 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? Regina Eastman Integrative Therapist/Doctorate of Ministry (c) Regina Eastman regards herself as a Nemophilist, a lover and haunter of the woods, and has been since her childhood. Growing up in rural VT and NH, within a family struggling socio-economically, nature offered safety and grounding. Nature deeply drew her in and continues to do so today. Her developed relationship with the natural world carries the quality of childlike innocence, held within a field of wisdom. Regina has come to know that nature, like ourselves and all of life, is a conscious, energetic being. She appreciates and supports our coming into relationship with our inner and outer nature, finding healing and wholeness through the dimensions of what is conscious and what is waiting to come into consciousness from our shadow, dreams, and the inner, bodily-held unconscious. Regina is currently studying and applying to her Doctorate in Ministry in Engaged Wisdom through Ubiquity University. She has traveled to Mesoamerican regions over the past 3 years in honor of her calling to learn from and experience Indigenous wisdom and traditions of spirit and the medicines of nature. As the life cycle spirals, she is beginning to feel a pull toward her biological ancestry, hoping to find her heritage in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Spain. Regina hopes to find the familial heretics and give back by resurrecting the traditions of wisdom and service through nature and wholeness. She has chosen to have her Clinical Mental Health Counselor license become inactive as she honors that all of life is a spiritual experience and has no limits that the Western form of mental health places on us. She holds a license as a Massage Therapist, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Shamanic Reiki Master Practitioner, Level III Way of the Warrior Shambhala Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Practitioner, and has a BS in Metaphysics and MA in Applied Psychology. She professes that wholeness and Oneness are of the inner and outer realms of ourselves and life, of the unconscious and the conscious, the seen and unseen, of the way of the feminine and the masculine, and of our planet and the cosmos. All articles Mindset Sacred Resourcing Through Embodied Rituals Dearest reader, as the summer (or winter, depending on what hemisphere you are on the planet) comes into its invitation of vitality (or quietness for winter), I’ve been called to share that participation... READ ARTICLE Mindset Connecting to Our Inner Wisdom Through the Unconscious Shadow Building on my previous writing about vulnerability as a superpower, I want to explore the deeper vulnerability that comes with confronting the Shadow self. This process involves engaging with repressed aspects... READ ARTICLE Mindset How Vulnerability Is a Spiritual Superpower Dearest reader, though this piece is called an “article,” it is also an offering, a heartfelt hello. This feels especially true because it is my first official global writing assignment for Brainz Magazine. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Regina Eastman Integrative Therapist/Doctorate of Ministry (c) 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 Regina Eastman Integrative Therapist/Doctorate of Ministry (c) 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?

​Danisa Abiel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD), a Bachelor of Science (BSc), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Science Education (PGCE). She is the founder of International Teaching Learning Assessment Consultants and Online Schools. She has been a science teacher and lecturer for over 30 years, specializing in Biology at all levels, and Physics and Chemistry at GCSE (Level 2). She has expertise in helping students progress from lower to higher grades. Danisa has designed a model that assists students in achieving higher grades in all science subjects. She has taught across major examination boards in the UK and abroad, including Edexcel (Pearson), OCR, AQA, WJC, Cambridge International, and the Cambridge BGCE (for the Bahamas). She has also served as an examiner with Edexcel (Pearson). Danisa has taught Higher Education courses such as HNC (Higher National Certificate) and HND (Higher National Diploma) in Applied Biology, as well as Access to Higher Education courses in Midwifery and Nursing, focusing on Applied Biology. She has been and continues to be a mentor for trainee science teachers. Danisa is also a proud mother of two MBA graduate children. Danisa Abiel Executive Contributor Teaching and Learning Consultant and Founder 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? Danisa Abiel Teaching and Learning Consultant and Founder Danisa Abiel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD), a Bachelor of Science (BSc), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Science Education (PGCE). She is the founder of International Teaching Learning Assessment Consultants and Online Schools. She has been a science teacher and lecturer for over 30 years, specializing in Biology at all levels, and Physics and Chemistry at GCSE (Level 2). She has expertise in helping students progress from lower to higher grades. Danisa has designed a model that assists students in achieving higher grades in all science subjects. She has taught across major examination boards in the UK and abroad, including Edexcel (Pearson), OCR, AQA, WJC, Cambridge International, and the Cambridge BGCE (for the Bahamas). She has also served as an examiner with Edexcel (Pearson). Danisa has taught Higher Education courses such as HNC (Higher National Certificate) and HND (Higher National Diploma) in Applied Biology, as well as Access to Higher Education courses in Midwifery and Nursing, focusing on Applied Biology. She has been and continues to be a mentor for trainee science teachers. Danisa is also a proud mother of two MBA graduate children. All articles Society Philanthropy – What Does It Really Take? When I first started thinking about philanthropy, I pictured gala dinners, oversized checks, and headlines about billionaires funding global causes. It felt distant, something reserved for people with resources I didn’t have. READ ARTICLE Business News Parenthood as a Career – What Parents Should Know About AI Parenthood can be viewed as a lifelong, multifaceted career, requiring continual growth, adaptation, and emotional labour. In our modern era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to change the... READ ARTICLE Technology AI Usage Gap Between Developed and Developing Countries in Education Based on the most recent findings, the gap in AI usage between developed and developing countries is significant, primarily due to disparities in investment, infrastructure, talent, and expertise. READ ARTICLE Technology The Ethics of Using AI in Education Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in various sectors, including education, as described in the last edition of the Educator's Diaries. From intelligent tutoring systems... READ ARTICLE Society AI in Education – Advancing Learning While Navigating Complex Challenges Artificial Intelligence is reshaping classrooms, offering personalised learning, intelligent tutoring, and streamlined assessments that enhance both teaching and student outcomes. Yet, its rapid integration... READ ARTICLE Business News Intellectual Property, Trademarking, and Benefits Starting a company has become a lifelong dream for many. There are many pitfalls associated with having a registered company, one of which is not having trademarks for one's company logo. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Danisa Abiel Teaching and Learning Consultant and Founder 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 Danisa Abiel Teaching and Learning Consultant and Founder 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?