Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a recognized relationship and health researcher. She is the founder of the Upside Health Research Network (UPHRN), a nonprofit organization launched in 2021 that aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by helping healthcare providers measure and improve patient relational health outcomes. With a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University, Dr. Lewis brings a systemic lens to healthcare, centering relationships as a key driver of holistic well-being.   Dr. Lewis began her career as a mental health clinician embedded in medical settings, working alongside physicians, nurses, and other providers to integrate social and emotional health into patient care. Her commitment to evidence-based interventions and culturally responsive care has made her a sought-after speaker and published author on the topics of relational health, diversity, and integrated care.   Through UPHRN, Dr. Lewis supports small to mid-sized health organizations in adopting AI and digital tools that track and improve relational outcomes in patient care. Her consulting work empowers clinics to move beyond traditional metrics and accurately capture the deeper social dynamics that efficiently influence health. She hosts a weekly podcast, "The Relational Health Report", that explores how relationships impact health across cultures and how healthcare providers can measure the impact of patient relationships on health outcomes. Outside of her research and consulting, Dr. Lewis maintains a thriving private practice, helping couples and individuals–particularly those navigating trauma–strengthen their relationships and emotional resilience. Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT Executive Contributor Relationships & Health Researcher, 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? Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT Relationships & Health Researcher, Therapist Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a recognized relationship and health researcher. She is the founder of the Upside Health Research Network (UPHRN), a nonprofit organization launched in 2021 that aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by helping healthcare providers measure and improve patient relational health outcomes. With a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University, Dr. Lewis brings a systemic lens to healthcare, centering relationships as a key driver of holistic well-being. Dr. Lewis began her career as a mental health clinician embedded in medical settings, working alongside physicians, nurses, and other providers to integrate social and emotional health into patient care. Her commitment to evidence-based interventions and culturally responsive care has made her a sought-after speaker and published author on the topics of relational health, diversity, and integrated care. Through UPHRN, Dr. Lewis supports small to mid-sized health organizations in adopting AI and digital tools that track and improve relational outcomes in patient care. Her consulting work empowers clinics to move beyond traditional metrics and accurately capture the deeper social dynamics that efficiently influence health. She hosts a weekly podcast, "The Relational Health Report", that explores how relationships impact health across cultures and how healthcare providers can measure the impact of patient relationships on health outcomes. Outside of her research and consulting, Dr. Lewis maintains a thriving private practice, helping couples and individuals–particularly those navigating trauma–strengthen their relationships and emotional resilience. All articles Leadership The Science of Connection and Why Relational Health Is the Missing Metric in Patient Outcomes Imagine a cardiac patient leaving the hospital against medical advice. Their vitals are stable. Their medications are optimized. Every clinical metric says they're ready for discharge. But when asked... READ ARTICLE Technology Rehumanizing Healthcare – A Therapist’s Perspective on Tech, Trust, and Transformation Imagine sitting in a crowded hospital conference room, surrounded by dashboards showing readmission rates, patient satisfaction scores, and time-to-discharge metrics. The executives leaned in when... READ ARTICLE Technology From Data to Dialogue – How AI Can Strengthen (Not Replace) Patient Relationships In a world overflowing with healthcare data, meaningful human connections can easily get lost. This article explores how AI, when used intentionally, can enhance dialogue rather than replace it. By... READ ARTICLE Technology The Digital Bedside Manner – What Compassion Looks Like in the Age of AI Healthcare is entering a new era where compassion must travel through screens as often as it does through exam rooms. As AI, telehealth, and digital tools transform clinical practice, the meaning of bedside... READ ARTICLE Mindset Beyond Burnout – Building Relational Resilience in Healthcare Teams Burnout in healthcare is often treated as an individual problem, but much of the strain begins within the relationships that hold teams together. This article explores how connection, trust, and shared... READ ARTICLE Technology AI Won't Heal Loneliness – Why Technology Needs Human Connection to Work Imagine someone sitting alone in their apartment, scrolling through their phone at 2 a.m., heart racing from anxiety. They open an AI therapy chatbot. It responds instantly with perfectly crafted... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT Relationships & Health Researcher, 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 Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, LMFT Relationships & Health Researcher, 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?

Tania Willis is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Advantage Coaching & Consulting. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she works with new and emerging leaders across Australia and internationally to help them build confidence, step into their leadership identity and lead with clarity, credibility and impact.  With more than 30 years of professional experience, including two decades in senior leadership roles within the Australian university sector, Tania brings both strategic insight and lived leadership experience to her work. She has led complex teams and developed leadership, wellbeing and crisis response programs and services supporting staff and students both in residential life and across the broader university community.  Following the COVID period, Tania stepped away from her senior leadership role to retrain as a leadership coach and establish Advantage Coaching & Consulting, bringing together her leadership experience and coaching expertise to support leaders navigating the realities of leadership. Her coaching approach integrates neuroscience, strengths-based coaching, positive psychology and intercultural leadership development to help leaders build self-awareness, confidence and authentic leadership capability.  Tania also serves as President of the Australasia Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, supporting the development of the coaching profession across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Canberra, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, family and friends, exploring galleries, singing and sewing. Their home is also shared with a loyal, yet temperamental Chihuahua, Lulu, and a mischievous black cat, Mike, who ensures life never becomes too serious. Tania Willis Executive Contributor Leadership Coach and Facilitator Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator Tania Willis is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Advantage Coaching & Consulting. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she works with new and emerging leaders across Australia and internationally to help them build confidence, step into their leadership identity and lead with clarity, credibility and impact. With more than 30 years of professional experience, including two decades in senior leadership roles within the Australian university sector, Tania brings both strategic insight and lived leadership experience to her work. She has led complex teams and developed leadership, wellbeing and crisis response programs and services supporting staff and students both in residential life and across the broader university community. Following the COVID period, Tania stepped away from her senior leadership role to retrain as a leadership coach and establish Advantage Coaching & Consulting, bringing together her leadership experience and coaching expertise to support leaders navigating the realities of leadership. Her coaching approach integrates neuroscience, strengths-based coaching, positive psychology and intercultural leadership development to help leaders build self-awareness, confidence and authentic leadership capability. Tania also serves as President of the Australasia Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, supporting the development of the coaching profession across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Canberra, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, family and friends, exploring galleries, singing and sewing. Their home is also shared with a loyal, yet temperamental Chihuahua, Lulu, and a mischievous black cat, Mike, who ensures life never becomes too serious. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Tania Willis Leadership Coach and Facilitator Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Jeff manages his travel business, Outcast Vagabond, where he provides marketing and consulting services to travel-related brands and individuals. He has been to over 100 countries and aspires to travel to every country and territory in the world. Jeff has worked numerous sales and marketing jobs in different places. He has lived and taught full-time in 3 separate Chinese cities, from 2012 to 2019, and taught online, part-time, from 2020 to 2023, while traveling full-time. Jeff returned to China in 2023 and taught full-time in Wuhan until 2025. Now Jeff lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is working with the Argentine tourism authorities and other Argentine travel-related entities to help promote Argentina to the world, while on his 3-year path toward acquiring Argentine-American dual citizenship. Jeff has been a Florida resident since 2012, based out of Miami. Jeff dubs China his “Land of Opportunity” and Argentina his “Promised Land.” He aims to improve Chinese tourism through travel media from his vast experiences in China, along with first-hand testimonies from other foreigners in China to give the rest of the world a more positive and accurate perspective of China. While in China, Jeff started a bi-lingual social network called, “China Social + Travel Network” with the help of an American professor, and hosted bi-lingual events and get-togethers in multiple Chinese cities. Jeff still manages this network with an ongoing virtual project that consists of vlogs from people who are partial to China, and by sharing notable places and events of interest from around China. As an avid investor, Jeff helps to coach others on money management and with investment advice and more savvy spending habits. He has 3 college diplomas; including a Bachelor's in Marketing (SIUC), MBA in Marketing (SFASU) and a MALS degree from the University of Miami. Jeff is a heritage traveler and a culturalist who likes to create travel media content that focuses on peoples’ ancestry, cultural traditions and ethnic identities. He believes that heritage is sacred and that it should be protected and preserved at all costs, and that forcing a person or people to disown their own heritage is sacrilegious. When he travels he visits places of historical significance and likes to immerse himself into local cultures, in efforts to understand why places are the way they are, why people are the way they are and how these places can be better understood by the world. He feels the best way to understand the present in any place, is to first understand its past. He likes to discuss topics such as race, race-relations, gender issues, American politics, Americanophobia, geopolitics, Sino-American relations, Argentine-American relations, global affairs, social issues, controversies, conflict resolution, human rights issues and informational integrity. He has spent the last 15+ years as a White, English-speaking minority in places such as Miami (USA), Mexico, Philippines, China and Argentina, which has given him a very unique perspective on race, culture and his own identity as an American world-traveling digital nomad and expat. Jeff is currently working on multiple writing projects and video series that highlight the past 9 years of his travel experiences that include emphases on heritage, history, storytelling, travel guides, travel and business tips, philosophy, investing advice, etc. Notable travel media projects that Jeff is currently working on are “Heritage: A Travel Campaign,” “Road Trippin’ USA: A Travel Adventure Series” “Road Trippin’ Europe,” “Road Trippin’ Argentina,” “Pictures w/ Stories” and others. Jeff is currently a Premium Member of the notable travel network, Travel Massive, and plans to host and co-host events for them in Buenos Aires in the future. Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA Senior Level Executive Contributor Digital Nomad, Marketer, Investor, Educator 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? Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA Digital Nomad, Marketer, Investor, Educator Jeff manages his travel business, Outcast Vagabond, where he provides marketing and consulting services to travel-related brands and individuals. He has been to over 100 countries and aspires to travel to every country and territory in the world. Jeff has worked numerous sales and marketing jobs in different places. He has lived and taught full-time in 3 separate Chinese cities, from 2012 to 2019, and taught online, part-time, from 2020 to 2023, while traveling full-time. Jeff returned to China in 2023 and taught full-time in Wuhan until 2025. Now Jeff lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is working with the Argentine tourism authorities and other Argentine travel-related entities to help promote Argentina to the world, while on his 3-year path toward acquiring Argentine-American dual citizenship. Jeff has been a Florida resident since 2012, based out of Miami. Jeff dubs China his “Land of Opportunity” and Argentina his “Promised Land.” He aims to improve Chinese tourism through travel media from his vast experiences in China, along with first-hand testimonies from other foreigners in China to give the rest of the world a more positive and accurate perspective of China. While in China, Jeff started a bi-lingual social network called, “China Social + Travel Network” with the help of an American professor, and hosted bi-lingual events and get-togethers in multiple Chinese cities. Jeff still manages this network with an ongoing virtual project that consists of vlogs from people who are partial to China, and by sharing notable places and events of interest from around China. As an avid investor, Jeff helps to coach others on money management and with investment advice and more savvy spending habits. He has 3 college diplomas; including a Bachelor's in Marketing (SIUC), MBA in Marketing (SFASU) and a MALS degree from the University of Miami. Jeff is a heritage traveler and a culturalist who likes to create travel media content that focuses on peoples’ ancestry, cultural traditions and ethnic identities. He believes that heritage is sacred and that it should be protected and preserved at all costs, and that forcing a person or people to disown their own heritage is sacrilegious. When he travels he visits places of historical significance and likes to immerse himself into local cultures, in efforts to understand why places are the way they are, why people are the way they are and how these places can be better understood by the world. He feels the best way to understand the present in any place, is to first understand its past. He likes to discuss topics such as race, race-relations, gender issues, American politics, Americanophobia, geopolitics, Sino-American relations, Argentine-American relations, global affairs, social issues, controversies, conflict resolution, human rights issues and informational integrity. He has spent the last 15+ years as a White, English-speaking minority in places such as Miami (USA), Mexico, Philippines, China and Argentina, which has given him a very unique perspective on race, culture and his own identity as an American world-traveling digital nomad and expat. Jeff is currently working on multiple writing projects and video series that highlight the past 9 years of his travel experiences that include emphases on heritage, history, storytelling, travel guides, travel and business tips, philosophy, investing advice, etc. Notable travel media projects that Jeff is currently working on are “Heritage: A Travel Campaign,” “Road Trippin’ USA: A Travel Adventure Series” “Road Trippin’ Europe,” “Road Trippin’ Argentina,” “Pictures w/ Stories” and others. Jeff is currently a Premium Member of the notable travel network, Travel Massive, and plans to host and co-host events for them in Buenos Aires in the future. All articles Exclusive interviews Living Life on Your Own Terms Through Global Exploration – Interview with Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA The artist behind Outcast Vagabond is a self-made global traveler and heritage storyteller who has built a life around independence, cultural exploration, and unapologetic individuality. With over... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle How Travel Is Therapeutic According to psychologist Dr. Rich Walker, people who engage in a diversity of experiences are more likely to feel positive emotions than... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Road Trippin’ USA – Tips For Trips Road trips, in my opinion, are the absolute best way to see any destination anywhere in the world. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle The Benefits Of Heritage Travel There are different travel niches; including gastro tourism (foodies), regional travel (particular countries, states, counties, etc.) READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA Digital Nomad, Marketer, Investor, Educator 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 Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA Digital Nomad, Marketer, Investor, Educator 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?

Joseph Rockey Jr is a serial business creator, world class consultant, international best-selling author, and hosts a TV Show that airs in 55 million households. Elite Business Conversations, Joe’s consulting firm, specializes in honoring the sacrifices of business owners by keeping the business running, even if it is no longer wanted. His international best-selling book "Casino Sales Master: Proven System to Beat the Odds in Sales and Life" and accompanying coaching course are teaching businesses worldwide to sell in the correct way. By bringing relationships as an integral portion of the sales system, Joe’s clients’ cut through the omnipresent residue of the 1960’s Sales Method to heal the world. Joseph Rockey Executive Contributor Elite Business Conversations 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? Joseph Rockey Elite Business Conversations Joseph Rockey Jr is a serial business creator, world class consultant, international best-selling author, and hosts a TV Show that airs in 55 million households. Elite Business Conversations, Joe’s consulting firm, specializes in honoring the sacrifices of business owners by keeping the business running, even if it is no longer wanted. His international best-selling book "Casino Sales Master: Proven System to Beat the Odds in Sales and Life" and accompanying coaching course are teaching businesses worldwide to sell in the correct way. By bringing relationships as an integral portion of the sales system, Joe’s clients’ cut through the omnipresent residue of the 1960’s Sales Method to heal the world. All articles Business The Next Global Shattering Term And How To Prepare Yourself Every five years or so, we get a new term that used to be innocuous, but has radically altered or affected the economy. READ ARTICLE Business Please Stop – You’re Building Your Company’s Foundation Wrong “You're Doing It Wrong” can be one of the harshest statements you can hear. I remember when I was first dating my now wife... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Sales As The Key To Healing The World – Exclusive Interview With Joseph Rockey Hello, I am Joseph Rockey. I know that sales will heal the world. I say this for a very important reason, so many of the negative societal. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Joseph Rockey Elite Business Conversations 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 Joseph Rockey Elite Business Conversations 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?

I’m Eric Jenkins, a San Diego-based photographer and creative director whose journey into  photography began after twelve years serving as a U.S. Navy Engineer. What started as a  creative pursuit has grown into an important part of my professional work, spanning street  photography, portraits, landscapes, corporate photography, and visual storytelling. My approach to photography is shaped by a diverse background in graphic design, web  design, branding, and digital marketing. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and  Web Design from The Art Institute of California San Diego and later earned my MBA from  National University. As the owner of Wolfe Haus Photography and Eric Wolfe Photos, I work closely with clients from  the initial conversation through final delivery. I bring experience in creative direction, client  communication, scheduling, project coordination, and creating a thoughtful, professional client  experience. Before transitioning into photography and creative direction, I built a career that included military  service, education, artist management, student relations, and social media marketing. Each  experience has influenced how I think about people, storytelling, communication, and creative  problem-solving. Today, I combine those experiences to create intentional imagery and visual stories that connect with people, communicate ideas, and bring a distinct creative perspective to every project. Eric Jenkins Executive Contributor Photographer & Creative Director 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? Eric Jenkins Photographer & Creative Director I’m Eric Jenkins, a San Diego-based photographer and creative director whose journey into photography began after twelve years serving as a U.S. Navy Engineer. What started as a creative pursuit has grown into an important part of my professional work, spanning street photography, portraits, landscapes, corporate photography, and visual storytelling. My approach to photography is shaped by a diverse background in graphic design, web design, branding, and digital marketing. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Web Design from The Art Institute of California San Diego and later earned my MBA from National University. As the owner of Wolfe Haus Photography and Eric Wolfe Photos, I work closely with clients from the initial conversation through final delivery. I bring experience in creative direction, client communication, scheduling, project coordination, and creating a thoughtful, professional client experience. Before transitioning into photography and creative direction, I built a career that included military service, education, artist management, student relations, and social media marketing. Each experience has influenced how I think about people, storytelling, communication, and creative problem-solving. Today, I combine those experiences to create intentional imagery and visual stories that connect with people, communicate ideas, and bring a distinct creative perspective to every project. All articles Mindset The Cost of Living Life on Autopilot There are probably hundreds of things you see every day that you don't actually see anymore. The building you pass on the way to work, the same person walking their dog in the morning, the coffee shop... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Eric Jenkins Photographer & Creative Director 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 Eric Jenkins Photographer & Creative Director 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?

Libby Dietrix, born Elizabeth Diedre Groll, is an American artist, composer, writer, singer, actor, producer, and dancer. Dietrix was born on July 18, 1996 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Lorie Elizabeth (Nowak), engineering professor and business executive, and Jeremy Michael Groll, reproductive endocrinologist. During her father's time serving in the United States Air Force her family lived in Michigan, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio. When she was in the fourth grade Dietrix was cast as the Young Sour Kangaroo in Oakwood High School's production of Seussical the Musical. Later that same year she choreographed and produced a musical to Sandra Boynton's book "Philadelphia Chickens" so that all of the kids in her class would have the opportunity to be in one. Dietrix attended Van Buren Middle School, during which time she was a competitive cheerleader and track athlete. She attended Kettering Fairmont High School from 2011-2015, where she was a member of the award-winning a Capella group Eleventh Hour, as well as Symphonic Chorale, Student Government, National Honors Society, and French Club. She was a Varsity football cheerleader and received the honor of UCA All American Cheerleader. In 2013 Eleventh Hour opened for Pentatonix at James S. Trent Arena. She earned a local award for her role as Gingy and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Kettering Fairmont's production of Shrek the Musical. In October of 2016 Dietrix began working with Grammy-nominated producer Ronald Frost through Invention City Records. She released her first original single 'Adventure Over Romance' in 2018. Dietrix worked with MonCharlé Agency in Cincinnati to create a trailer for the album that was in the works at the time. Her debut album 'Undergrad' came out August 2, 2019 with Invention City Records. During her time in college she spent terms as philanthropy chair, song chair, and academic committee member for the women's fraternity of which she is an alumni. In her final year of college Dietrix traveled with Buck-i-SERV to Uruguay and Bangladesh on trips centered around work with environmentally sustainable agriculture and community building. She graduated from the Ohio State University on May 3, 2020, via Zoom. Libby Dietrix Executive Contributor Artist 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? Libby Dietrix Artist Libby Dietrix, born Elizabeth Diedre Groll, is an American artist, composer, writer, singer, actor, producer, and dancer. Dietrix was born on July 18, 1996 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Lorie Elizabeth (Nowak), engineering professor and business executive, and Jeremy Michael Groll, reproductive endocrinologist. During her father's time serving in the United States Air Force her family lived in Michigan, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio. When she was in the fourth grade Dietrix was cast as the Young Sour Kangaroo in Oakwood High School's production of Seussical the Musical. Later that same year she choreographed and produced a musical to Sandra Boynton's book "Philadelphia Chickens" so that all of the kids in her class would have the opportunity to be in one. Dietrix attended Van Buren Middle School, during which time she was a competitive cheerleader and track athlete. She attended Kettering Fairmont High School from 2011-2015, where she was a member of the award-winning a Capella group Eleventh Hour, as well as Symphonic Chorale, Student Government, National Honors Society, and French Club. She was a Varsity football cheerleader and received the honor of UCA All American Cheerleader. In 2013 Eleventh Hour opened for Pentatonix at James S. Trent Arena. She earned a local award for her role as Gingy and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Kettering Fairmont's production of Shrek the Musical. In October of 2016 Dietrix began working with Grammy-nominated producer Ronald Frost through Invention City Records. She released her first original single 'Adventure Over Romance' in 2018. Dietrix worked with MonCharlé Agency in Cincinnati to create a trailer for the album that was in the works at the time. Her debut album 'Undergrad' came out August 2, 2019 with Invention City Records. During her time in college she spent terms as philanthropy chair, song chair, and academic committee member for the women's fraternity of which she is an alumni. In her final year of college Dietrix traveled with Buck-i-SERV to Uruguay and Bangladesh on trips centered around work with environmentally sustainable agriculture and community building. She graduated from the Ohio State University on May 3, 2020, via Zoom. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Libby Dietrix Artist 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 Libby Dietrix Artist 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?

Matt Skallerud, president of Pink Media, specializes in LGBTQ+ online marketing, targeting gays & lesbians via content marketing, social media, programmatic ad banners, mobile smartphone apps and more. He also specializes in search engine optimization (SEO), keyword/search advertising (PPC) and social media analytics. He's been in the LGBTQ+ online industry for over 25 years now. Matt Skallerud Executive Contributor President 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? Matt Skallerud President Matt Skallerud, president of Pink Media, specializes in LGBTQ+ online marketing, targeting gays & lesbians via content marketing, social media, programmatic ad banners, mobile smartphone apps and more. He also specializes in search engine optimization (SEO), keyword/search advertising (PPC) and social media analytics. He's been in the LGBTQ+ online industry for over 25 years now. All articles Business Success In Social Media Is A Team Effort Since I work in the world of LGBTQ+ marketing, I’m on multiple social media platforms daily. READ ARTICLE Business How & Where Does An LGBTQ+ Media Company Fit In Today’s Media Landscape? I always enjoy starting a business article with a truly fitting “once upon a time” scenario. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Reaching LGBTQ+ Community Worldwide – Exclusive Interview With Matt Skallerud Matt Skallerud, president of Pink Media, specializes in LGBTQ+ online marketing, targeting gays & lesbians via content marketing READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Matt Skallerud President 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 Matt Skallerud President 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?

Elana van Deventer is a pioneer Neurocycle facilitator in Canada. A childhood brain injury left her labelled and limited for years. After completing her training and certification with Dr. Caroline Leaf, she has since dedicated her life to helping others experience lasting transformation & reach their whole potential through a scientifically-tested solution that helps them rewire their brain and build new healthy habits. Elana van Deventer Senior Level Executive Contributor Entrepreneur & Certified Neuro 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? Elana van Deventer Entrepreneur & Certified Neuro Coach Elana van Deventer is a pioneer Neurocycle facilitator in Canada. A childhood brain injury left her labelled and limited for years. After completing her training and certification with Dr. Caroline Leaf, she has since dedicated her life to helping others experience lasting transformation & reach their whole potential through a scientifically-tested solution that helps them rewire their brain and build new healthy habits. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Elana van Deventer Entrepreneur & Certified Neuro 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 Elana van Deventer Entrepreneur & Certified Neuro 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?

Dr Imo is a seasoned executive with more than 16 years of work experience in sectors such as FMCG, Banking, Academia, and Management Consulting. Imo has worked across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, serving in diverse capacities comprising Commercial Operations, Strategic Marketing as well as Strategic Operations and Organizational Design which is at the core of his professional doctorate in Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom Holding numerous professional certifications in Project Management, Operations/Change Management and Strategic Marketing & Leadership, Imo is also currently a Business School Senior Lecturer in the UK researching & teaching in schools like Roehampton Business School, Lancaster University Management School, Warwick Business School and recently University of Aberdeen Business School. Imo is CEO of AvalonGrand, a 15 year old Rwandan grown Company which has overtime evolved into an Enterprise operating across the UAE and East Africa and serving FMCG, Beauty and Educational Consulting spaces. Imo also consults for medium to large scale companies in various industries via his company - Ambidexters Inc domiciled in the United States. Imo has received a number of Global awards: One of which is the Global recognition by Most Influential People of African Descent [MIPAD] in the Global Top 100 under 40 edition which took place at the opening of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, Friday, September 29th 2023. He is now an active member of the team and co-host the VIP [Voices of Influential People] Podcast on the Most Influential People of African Descent platform. Based in the UK but actively global in orientation, Imo holds multiple citizenships and has had the opportunity to live, school and work across the UK, EU, Asia, and Africa (serving over a decade in Procter & Gamble, Middle East and Africa). As an International author, he has published two International best sellers: “Don’t Set Goals… Achieve Them” and “The Underdog Code”. He also actively coaches and mentors young professionals through his Self-help portal at Imomazin.com offering guidance as they ascend their unique career ladders Imo Enang Executive Contributor CEO, AvalonGrand 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? Imo Enang CEO, AvalonGrand Dr Imo is a seasoned executive with more than 16 years of work experience in sectors such as FMCG, Banking, Academia, and Management Consulting. Imo has worked across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, serving in diverse capacities comprising Commercial Operations, Strategic Marketing as well as Strategic Operations and Organizational Design which is at the core of his professional doctorate in Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom Holding numerous professional certifications in Project Management, Operations/Change Management and Strategic Marketing & Leadership, Imo is also currently a Business School Senior Lecturer in the UK researching & teaching in schools like Roehampton Business School, Lancaster University Management School, Warwick Business School and recently University of Aberdeen Business School. Imo is CEO of AvalonGrand, a 15 year old Rwandan grown Company which has overtime evolved into an Enterprise operating across the UAE and East Africa and serving FMCG, Beauty and Educational Consulting spaces. Imo also consults for medium to large scale companies in various industries via his company - Ambidexters Inc domiciled in the United States. Imo has received a number of Global awards: One of which is the Global recognition by Most Influential People of African Descent [MIPAD] in the Global Top 100 under 40 edition which took place at the opening of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, Friday, September 29th 2023. He is now an active member of the team and co-host the VIP [Voices of Influential People] Podcast on the Most Influential People of African Descent platform. Based in the UK but actively global in orientation, Imo holds multiple citizenships and has had the opportunity to live, school and work across the UK, EU, Asia, and Africa (serving over a decade in Procter & Gamble, Middle East and Africa). As an International author, he has published two International best sellers: “Don’t Set Goals… Achieve Them” and “The Underdog Code”. He also actively coaches and mentors young professionals through his Self-help portal at Imomazin.com offering guidance as they ascend their unique career ladders All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Imo Enang CEO, AvalonGrand 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 Imo Enang CEO, AvalonGrand Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. 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Karen S Gillman, owner of On Point Executive Center, Inc. a 21 yr, Tampa FL, USA based company that serves roughly 300 organizations with virtual office services. She is co-founder of Charity Chics, a grassroots women’s networking group that raises money and community awareness for local charities. Founded in 2009, the Chics enjoy philanthropic giving with other like-minded businesswomen who come together to share, serve, love, and learn while ‘connecting for a cause’! Karen is a graduate of Framingham State College and has completed certifications at Harvard Extension School and USF Muma College of Business. She is a 3 time published author and has lived on both the west and east coast. She is a monthly blog contributor and loves all things creative, crafty, digital, and around the home. She is proud to serve her community through volunteerism delivered with passion and purpose. Karen is also a wife of 21 years, and mother of 2, and doggy-mom to 2 Bichon Frise fur babies; Emma and Elsie. Karen has traveled to every state in the United States and is a connoisseur of fresh guacamole, queso, and salsa! Karen S Gillman Executive Contributor Vice President Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Karen S Gillman Vice President Karen S Gillman, owner of On Point Executive Center, Inc. a 21 yr, Tampa FL, USA based company that serves roughly 300 organizations with virtual office services. She is co-founder of Charity Chics, a grassroots women’s networking group that raises money and community awareness for local charities. Founded in 2009, the Chics enjoy philanthropic giving with other like-minded businesswomen who come together to share, serve, love, and learn while ‘connecting for a cause’! Karen is a graduate of Framingham State College and has completed certifications at Harvard Extension School and USF Muma College of Business. She is a 3 time published author and has lived on both the west and east coast. She is a monthly blog contributor and loves all things creative, crafty, digital, and around the home. She is proud to serve her community through volunteerism delivered with passion and purpose. Karen is also a wife of 21 years, and mother of 2, and doggy-mom to 2 Bichon Frise fur babies; Emma and Elsie. Karen has traveled to every state in the United States and is a connoisseur of fresh guacamole, queso, and salsa! All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Karen S Gillman Vice President The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Karen S Gillman Vice President 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?

Chelsea Haverly (she/her) is the founder of Hope Ignited, a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive consultation and training company based in Annapolis, Maryland, located on the traditional lands of the Piscataway people. She is also the co-owner of Anchored Hope Therapy, an inclusive group mental health practice established in 2015. Chelsea is a therapist, consultant, and educator dedicated to supporting helping professionals and organizations in aligning their work with values of voice, choice, transparency, collaboration, and sustainability.   She has co-authored Trauma-Informed Bodywork: A Professional's Guide to Somatic Awareness, Movement Techniques, and Nervous System Regulation and has courses for download on how other trainers, practitioners, and businesses can learn more about trauma-informed frameworks.   As the creatrix behind Hope Ignited, Chelsea envisioned a space that extends beyond a traditional business model. A space that serves as a collective gathering place for professionals across disciplines, backgrounds, and communities. Through her work, she brings people together to teach, learn, connect, and grow, fostering environments where both individuals and systems can thrive. Her approach emphasizes building collaborative, sustainable systems of care that honor the humanity of both those served and those doing the work.   Chelsea’s professional foundation is rooted in deep listening, storytelling, and relationship-building. She believes that stories are living and evolving, and that meaningful change begins when individuals and organizations feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work integrates trauma-informed principles with creativity, intuition, and practical strategy, helping clients reimagine how they lead, serve, and sustain their work.   Originally envisioned as a land-based healing retreat for helping professionals, Hope Ignited evolved in response to the changing needs of the world, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Chelsea partners with businesses and individuals globally who are committed to shifting their practices toward greater awareness, compassion, and integrity. She specializes in trauma-responsive consultation, training, and organizational development, supporting clients in creating aligned, values-driven practices. She is especially passionate about cultivating spaces that prioritize connection, authenticity, and collective care. She believes in leading with the heart and in creating environments where healing, growth, and transformation can occur. Through all of her work, she remains committed to helping individuals and organizations build practices that are not only effective, but also sustainable, ethical, and deeply human.   To Learn More, visit here: https://learn.hopeignitedtraining.com/ - become a Trauma-Informed Personal Trainer (NASM APPROVED) - learn how to integrate the mind/body in therapy - learn basics on how to become a Trauma-Informed Business   Chelsea Haverly Executive Conributor Trauma-Informed Consultant/Practitioner Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Chelsea Haverly Trauma-Informed Consultant/Practitioner Chelsea Haverly (she/her) is the founder of Hope Ignited, a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive consultation and training company based in Annapolis, Maryland, located on the traditional lands of the Piscataway people. She is also the co-owner of Anchored Hope Therapy, an inclusive group mental health practice established in 2015. Chelsea is a therapist, consultant, and educator dedicated to supporting helping professionals and organizations in aligning their work with values of voice, choice, transparency, collaboration, and sustainability. She has co-authored Trauma-Informed Bodywork: A Professional's Guide to Somatic Awareness, Movement Techniques, and Nervous System Regulation and has courses for download on how other trainers, practitioners, and businesses can learn more about trauma-informed frameworks. As the creatrix behind Hope Ignited, Chelsea envisioned a space that extends beyond a traditional business model. A space that serves as a collective gathering place for professionals across disciplines, backgrounds, and communities. Through her work, she brings people together to teach, learn, connect, and grow, fostering environments where both individuals and systems can thrive. Her approach emphasizes building collaborative, sustainable systems of care that honor the humanity of both those served and those doing the work. Chelsea’s professional foundation is rooted in deep listening, storytelling, and relationship-building. She believes that stories are living and evolving, and that meaningful change begins when individuals and organizations feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work integrates trauma-informed principles with creativity, intuition, and practical strategy, helping clients reimagine how they lead, serve, and sustain their work. Originally envisioned as a land-based healing retreat for helping professionals, Hope Ignited evolved in response to the changing needs of the world, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Chelsea partners with businesses and individuals globally who are committed to shifting their practices toward greater awareness, compassion, and integrity. She specializes in trauma-responsive consultation, training, and organizational development, supporting clients in creating aligned, values-driven practices. She is especially passionate about cultivating spaces that prioritize connection, authenticity, and collective care. She believes in leading with the heart and in creating environments where healing, growth, and transformation can occur. Through all of her work, she remains committed to helping individuals and organizations build practices that are not only effective, but also sustainable, ethical, and deeply human. To Learn More, visit here: https://learn.hopeignitedtraining.com/ - become a Trauma-Informed Personal Trainer (NASM APPROVED) - learn how to integrate the mind/body in therapy - learn basics on how to become a Trauma-Informed Business All articles Leadership Why Trauma-Informed Leadership is the Future of Workplace Culture There is a quiet truth about leadership that deserves more attention. Every organization is made up of people carrying stories we cannot always see. Behind every title, role, and responsibility is a... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Chelsea Haverly Trauma-Informed Consultant/Practitioner The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Chelsea Haverly Trauma-Informed Consultant/Practitioner Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Kenneth J. ("Ken") Breniman is an award-winning queer author, licensed clinical social worker, certified yoga therapist, thanatologist, and New York Times–featured death doula. For more than two decades, he has helped people navigate grief, change, and the complicated privilege of being alive. His work brings clinical experience, humane curiosity, and well-timed humor to a serious question: How do we care for ourselves, each other, and a world that rarely follows the treatment plan? A self-described “elder in training,” Ken has been actively expanding his work beyond the therapy room through writing, film, sound, teaching, and conservation. His LGBTQ+ advocacy in Japan in the early 1990s helped shape his enduring commitment to belonging. He is proud to have been part of those pioneering efforts, helping lay the groundwork for the movement toward marriage equality. Today, he draws on applied primatology, Celtic wisdom, yoga therapy, and psychedelic integration, approaching healing as both a personal practice and a shared responsibility. He brings experience to the conversation – and plenty left to learn. Ken currently teaches Psychedelics in Thanatology as an adjunct professor at Marian University in Wisconsin, USA. His studies with ICEERS in Spain and End-of-Life Psychedelic Care in the United States inform his approach to psychedelic education, grief, and compassionate care. Ken is also a veteran naked yoga teacher of more than 20 years, Ken invites humanity to recover some sanity around the human body. His teaching challenges inherited shame, puritanical attitudes, and rigid either-or thinking, making room for self-acceptance, play, and connection. He also asks what might come after Homo sapiens. His imaginative vision is Homo animus: a heart-and-soul-centered APE(x) species whose greatness lies in its capacity to care. For this unapologetic apeologist, opposable thumbs are an excellent start; wisdom still takes practice. These questions animate the Keniverse, his growing collection of books, films, and creative collaborations. His work includes Subversive Acts of Humanity, with an expanded second edition underway, and the multiple-award-winning queer science-fiction novel a three body solution, whose completed screenplay awaits a visionary filmmaker. He is also developing suicide-prevention and self-help writing for the reluctant mortal, alongside the See-Soul illustrated death-education series, helping children and their grown-ups find words for loss, love, and living. His award-winning stop-motion short, Primates, Privilege & Possibility, carries that spirit onto the film-festival circuit, with a companion live-action documentary in development. He is returning to Borneo for a three-month working sabbatical to support frontline orangutan care and learn alongside the people protecting our endangered Ape-Kin. Kinship, in his view, is best practiced with sleeves rolled up. Introducing singing bowls to Chimp Haven in the USA and Matang Wildlife Centre in Malaysia, Ken explores sound as auditory enrichment for apes living in sanctuaries and zoos: a meeting of contemplative practice, animal care, and the art of listening across species. Within his Celtic and animist spiritual practice, Ken honors Dr. Jane Goodall as one of his ancestral guides – a beloved teacher who gifted the world a legacy of HOPE grounded in care, curiosity, and action. He seeks to carry that legacy forward through what he calls NEO-HOPE: facing the realities of our time and turning our best intentions into purposeful action. It begins with humility, grows through community, and takes shape in the daily choices through which we care for one another and the living world. Through Mindfully Mortal and the Keniverse, Ken uses edutainment – education with imagination, humor, and heart – to help people dream more, dread less, and turn empathy into action. His signature KENergy makes room for grief and delight, conviction and curiosity, with an invitation at its center: “Neo Hope: evolution gave us the upper hand. Now how can we use our hands to lift one another?” Kenneth J Breniman Senior Level Executive Contributor Author, Grief Guide & Unapologetic Apeologist 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? Kenneth J Breniman Author, Grief Guide & Unapologetic Apeologist Kenneth J. ("Ken") Breniman is an award-winning queer author, licensed clinical social worker, certified yoga therapist, thanatologist, and New York Times–featured death doula. For more than two decades, he has helped people navigate grief, change, and the complicated privilege of being alive. His work brings clinical experience, humane curiosity, and well-timed humor to a serious question: How do we care for ourselves, each other, and a world that rarely follows the treatment plan? A self-described “elder in training,” Ken has been actively expanding his work beyond the therapy room through writing, film, sound, teaching, and conservation. His LGBTQ+ advocacy in Japan in the early 1990s helped shape his enduring commitment to belonging. He is proud to have been part of those pioneering efforts, helping lay the groundwork for the movement toward marriage equality. Today, he draws on applied primatology, Celtic wisdom, yoga therapy, and psychedelic integration, approaching healing as both a personal practice and a shared responsibility. He brings experience to the conversation – and plenty left to learn. Ken currently teaches Psychedelics in Thanatology as an adjunct professor at Marian University in Wisconsin, USA. His studies with ICEERS in Spain and End-of-Life Psychedelic Care in the United States inform his approach to psychedelic education, grief, and compassionate care. Ken is also a veteran naked yoga teacher of more than 20 years, Ken invites humanity to recover some sanity around the human body. His teaching challenges inherited shame, puritanical attitudes, and rigid either-or thinking, making room for self-acceptance, play, and connection. He also asks what might come after Homo sapiens. His imaginative vision is Homo animus: a heart-and-soul-centered APE(x) species whose greatness lies in its capacity to care. For this unapologetic apeologist, opposable thumbs are an excellent start; wisdom still takes practice. These questions animate the Keniverse, his growing collection of books, films, and creative collaborations. His work includes Subversive Acts of Humanity, with an expanded second edition underway, and the multiple-award-winning queer science-fiction novel a three body solution, whose completed screenplay awaits a visionary filmmaker. He is also developing suicide-prevention and self-help writing for the reluctant mortal, alongside the See-Soul illustrated death-education series, helping children and their grown-ups find words for loss, love, and living. His award-winning stop-motion short, Primates, Privilege & Possibility, carries that spirit onto the film-festival circuit, with a companion live-action documentary in development. He is returning to Borneo for a three-month working sabbatical to support frontline orangutan care and learn alongside the people protecting our endangered Ape-Kin. Kinship, in his view, is best practiced with sleeves rolled up. Introducing singing bowls to Chimp Haven in the USA and Matang Wildlife Centre in Malaysia, Ken explores sound as auditory enrichment for apes living in sanctuaries and zoos: a meeting of contemplative practice, animal care, and the art of listening across species. Within his Celtic and animist spiritual practice, Ken honors Dr. Jane Goodall as one of his ancestral guides – a beloved teacher who gifted the world a legacy of HOPE grounded in care, curiosity, and action. He seeks to carry that legacy forward through what he calls NEO-HOPE: facing the realities of our time and turning our best intentions into purposeful action. It begins with humility, grows through community, and takes shape in the daily choices through which we care for one another and the living world. Through Mindfully Mortal and the Keniverse, Ken uses edutainment – education with imagination, humor, and heart – to help people dream more, dread less, and turn empathy into action. His signature KENergy makes room for grief and delight, conviction and curiosity, with an invitation at its center: “Neo Hope: evolution gave us the upper hand. Now how can we use our hands to lift one another?” All articles Society Born Naked, Taught to Be Ashamed and What Are We Really Covering Up? As a naked yoga teacher for men for more than 20 years, I was chagrined to see another naked body become a New York Times headline. What is humanity doing? We have these wonderful human bodies, yet we keep... READ ARTICLE Leadership The Leadership (R)evolution and Why America May Need an Empathic Commoner What if the future of leadership belongs not to the loudest voice in the room, but to the person who never stopped caring? I have spent much of my life sitting beside people who believed they had... READ ARTICLE Society Happy 250th birthday, America, and Witching You a Happy Interdependence Day Happy 250th birthday, America. I am casting this blessing as a patriotic American who is also a grief therapist, death doula, social worker, queer author, ancestral worshipper, and pink magic practitioner... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Happy Interdependence Day, World! — Ken Breniman on the Radical Art of Becoming Human Together Ken Breniman is not your typical guide through the human condition. A licensed psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist, New York Times-featured death doula, psychedelic integration specialist... READ ARTICLE Society Dr. Jane Goodall and What Apes Teach Us About Grief, Sound and Connection In this reflective field report, Ken Breniman shares his encounters with orangutans and chimpanzees through sound, grief, curiosity, and stillness. The article invites readers to reconsider intelligence, connection... READ ARTICLE Relationships What Losing My Mother Taught Me About Love, Grief, and Presence Losing a mother at a young age reshapes not only one's sense of self, but the very fabric of the world around them. In this deeply personal reflection, Ken Breniman explores the complex grief of... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kenneth J Breniman Author, Grief Guide & Unapologetic Apeologist 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 Kenneth J Breniman Author, Grief Guide & Unapologetic Apeologist 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?