Lauren West is a Branding & Website designer, Reiki Healer, and Spiritual Life and Business Coach. She is multi-skilled, certified, and has worked in the field with women and men at all stages of business. Her intention is to bring harmony to all levels of life and business to create brands and businesses that change lives and bring good vibes. Lauren believes that balance is key to success and long-term growth. Lauren West Executive Contributor Branding Designer & Holistic 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? Lauren West Branding Designer & Holistic Coach Lauren West is a Branding & Website designer, Reiki Healer, and Spiritual Life and Business Coach. She is multi-skilled, certified, and has worked in the field with women and men at all stages of business. Her intention is to bring harmony to all levels of life and business to create brands and businesses that change lives and bring good vibes. Lauren believes that balance is key to success and long-term growth. All articles Health & Wellness How To Wholeness – From Shadow To Light We all have a darker side to our personalities. We have “negative” characteristics that we don’t like about ourselves. We reject aspects... READ ARTICLE Leadership From Self-Reflection To Unparalleled Innovation – How To Connect With The Past To Create The Future What makes something innovative? What makes something unparalleled? What makes some legacy worthy? Have you ever dared wonder? READ ARTICLE Business How To Start A Spiritual Business Are you craving more creativity and success in your life? Do you want to feel like you’re “in the zone” and “in flow” instead of being... READ ARTICLE Business Confidence Building & Space Clearing – Clear Your Physical And Energetic Space To Get Out Of Your Own Way You’re clogging up the works by holding on to your old stuff and old emotional baggage. You may or may not even realize the duffel bags... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews How To Transform From Caterpillar To Butterfly And Rise Like A Phoenix – Interview With Lauren West Lauren West is an international entrepreneur who is based in Florida. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lauren West Branding Designer & Holistic 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 Lauren West Branding Designer & Holistic 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?

Marcus Lee Stephenson is an author, entrepreneur, investor, media personality, and motivational voice dedicated to helping people reinvent their lives through authentic storytelling, resilience, and personal growth. Known for his inspiring and transparent approach to topics such as divorce, healing, fatherhood, success, relationships, and overcoming adversity, Stephenson has built a growing platform focused on empowerment and transformation. He is the creator and host of The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show, where he interviews entrepreneurs, entertainers, thought leaders, authors, and individuals with impactful life stories. Through meaningful conversations and real-life experiences, the show highlights personal development, business growth, mental strength, and purpose-driven living. Stephenson is also the author of Reinvented and Still Dad After Divorce, books that encourage readers to rebuild their confidence, rediscover purpose, and embrace new beginnings after life-changing experiences. His writing style combines emotional honesty, inspiration, and practical insight, connecting with readers from all walks of life. In addition to writing and media, Marcus Lee Stephenson is actively involved in branding, marketing, storytelling, and creative development for entertainment and publishing projects. His work has been featured in media outlets including Rolling Out Magazine and Brainz Magazine, helping expand his influence as a rising voice in motivation, leadership, and modern media. With a mission to inspire people to grow through adversity instead of being defined by it, Marcus Lee Stephenson continues to build a powerful brand centered on reinvention, authenticity, and impact. Marcus Lee Stephenson Executive Contributor Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor & Media Personality 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? Marcus Lee Stephenson Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor & Media Personality Marcus Lee Stephenson is an author, entrepreneur, investor, media personality, and motivational voice dedicated to helping people reinvent their lives through authentic storytelling, resilience, and personal growth. Known for his inspiring and transparent approach to topics such as divorce, healing, fatherhood, success, relationships, and overcoming adversity, Stephenson has built a growing platform focused on empowerment and transformation. He is the creator and host of The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show, where he interviews entrepreneurs, entertainers, thought leaders, authors, and individuals with impactful life stories. Through meaningful conversations and real-life experiences, the show highlights personal development, business growth, mental strength, and purpose-driven living. Stephenson is also the author of Reinvented and Still Dad After Divorce, books that encourage readers to rebuild their confidence, rediscover purpose, and embrace new beginnings after life-changing experiences. His writing style combines emotional honesty, inspiration, and practical insight, connecting with readers from all walks of life. In addition to writing and media, Marcus Lee Stephenson is actively involved in branding, marketing, storytelling, and creative development for entertainment and publishing projects. His work has been featured in media outlets including Rolling Out Magazine and Brainz Magazine, helping expand his influence as a rising voice in motivation, leadership, and modern media. With a mission to inspire people to grow through adversity instead of being defined by it, Marcus Lee Stephenson continues to build a powerful brand centered on reinvention, authenticity, and impact. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Marcus Lee Stephenson Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor & Media Personality 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 Marcus Lee Stephenson Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor & Media Personality 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?

Laqueshia Britt is an international bestselling author, personal development strategist, and coach dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives and realize their full potential. She empowers people to shift from feeling overwhelmed to becoming unstoppable by cultivating clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through her signature transformational gratitude challenges, Laqueshia has guided countless individuals to develop a growth-oriented mindset, foster self-reflection, and embrace actionable strategies that create meaningful change. As a digital experience designer, she blends technology with personal development, creating online platforms, programs, and tools that enhance learning, growth, and engagement. Laqueshia’s journey began with a desire to help others overcome the obstacles she faced in her own life. She developed her proprietary framework, S.L.A.Y.—Strategically Launch the Awesomeness in Yourself—guiding individuals to turn overwhelm into empowerment and achieve measurable outcomes. Her authorship has garnered international recognition, with books reaching best-selling status and resonating with audiences seeking practical tools for mindset shifts, technology, productivity, and personal growth. She has also been a featured author in multiple anthologies, contributing insights alongside other thought leaders and expanding her reach globally. This recognition highlights her ability to inspire, educate, and motivate readers to embrace resilience, take action, and create meaningful change in their lives. Laqueshia’s philosophy is rooted in gratitude, faith, and intentionality. Her transformational gratitude challenges provide structured guidance that helps participants recognize their strengths, navigate obstacles, and implement sustainable change. She is passionate about making personal development accessible through engaging digital platforms and tools that support reflection, learning, and transformation at scale. Her mission is clear: to strategically launch the awesomeness in yourself. Through her books, challenges, digital platforms, and anthologies, Laqueshia continues to guide individuals toward living purpose-driven lives, embracing resilience, and achieving meaningful, lasting transformation. Laqueshia Britt Executive Contributor Transformation Strategist | Author 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? Laqueshia Britt Transformation Strategist | Author Laqueshia Britt is an international bestselling author, personal development strategist, and coach dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives and realize their full potential. She empowers people to shift from feeling overwhelmed to becoming unstoppable by cultivating clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through her signature transformational gratitude challenges, Laqueshia has guided countless individuals to develop a growth-oriented mindset, foster self-reflection, and embrace actionable strategies that create meaningful change. As a digital experience designer, she blends technology with personal development, creating online platforms, programs, and tools that enhance learning, growth, and engagement. Laqueshia’s journey began with a desire to help others overcome the obstacles she faced in her own life. She developed her proprietary framework, S.L.A.Y.—Strategically Launch the Awesomeness in Yourself—guiding individuals to turn overwhelm into empowerment and achieve measurable outcomes. Her authorship has garnered international recognition, with books reaching best-selling status and resonating with audiences seeking practical tools for mindset shifts, technology, productivity, and personal growth. She has also been a featured author in multiple anthologies, contributing insights alongside other thought leaders and expanding her reach globally. This recognition highlights her ability to inspire, educate, and motivate readers to embrace resilience, take action, and create meaningful change in their lives. Laqueshia’s philosophy is rooted in gratitude, faith, and intentionality. Her transformational gratitude challenges provide structured guidance that helps participants recognize their strengths, navigate obstacles, and implement sustainable change. She is passionate about making personal development accessible through engaging digital platforms and tools that support reflection, learning, and transformation at scale. Her mission is clear: to strategically launch the awesomeness in yourself. Through her books, challenges, digital platforms, and anthologies, Laqueshia continues to guide individuals toward living purpose-driven lives, embracing resilience, and achieving meaningful, lasting transformation. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Laqueshia Britt Transformation Strategist | Author 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 Laqueshia Britt Transformation Strategist | Author 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?

Alena Elchaninova is a London-based ICF-certified life coach, multidisciplinary artist, and Pricing Director with an international career in commercial strategy. As a life coach, she works with high-functioning individuals who are often seen as capable, thoughtful, and self-aware – yet still find themselves caught in inner conflict, overthinking, or emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. Her work integrates psychological depth, work with inner parts, mindfulness, and embodied self-inquiry to support a more honest relationship with the self – one that restores agency and leads to lasting change. Alongside her private coaching practice, Alena leads a corporate career in commercial strategy and pricing. This dual perspective allows her to translate insight into grounded, real-world action. She understands ambition, performance pressure, and complexity – and brings both rigour and sensitivity to her work. As an artist and photographer, she is drawn to nuance, detail, and the quiet language of beauty – a sensibility that shapes how she listens, what she notices, and how she helps clients see themselves more clearly. Alena Elchaninova Executive Contributor Life Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Alena Elchaninova Life Coach Alena Elchaninova is a London-based ICF-certified life coach, multidisciplinary artist, and Pricing Director with an international career in commercial strategy. As a life coach, she works with high-functioning individuals who are often seen as capable, thoughtful, and self-aware – yet still find themselves caught in inner conflict, overthinking, or emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. Her work integrates psychological depth, work with inner parts, mindfulness, and embodied self-inquiry to support a more honest relationship with the self – one that restores agency and leads to lasting change. Alongside her private coaching practice, Alena leads a corporate career in commercial strategy and pricing. This dual perspective allows her to translate insight into grounded, real-world action. She understands ambition, performance pressure, and complexity – and brings both rigour and sensitivity to her work. As an artist and photographer, she is drawn to nuance, detail, and the quiet language of beauty – a sensibility that shapes how she listens, what she notices, and how she helps clients see themselves more clearly. All articles Mindset The Addiction to Becoming What if the endless search to become better is actually keeping you from fully accepting who you are today? This article explores how self-improvement, perfectionism, and constant striving can become a way... READ ARTICLE Mindset When Uncertainty Becomes Freedom We often say that human beings are afraid of uncertainty. But uncertainty, by definition, contains no conclusion. It does not tell us that something bad will happen. It does not tell us that we will fail, be... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry Many people carry expectations, fears, and responsibilities that were never truly theirs. This article explores how hidden beliefs shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety, and... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Outcome Was the Goal Beneath the visible events of our lives, there are often unconscious roles, emotional loyalties, and nervous system patterns quietly shaping what we keep experiencing. This deeply reflective piece explores... READ ARTICLE Mindset You Don't Have a Worthiness Problem, You Have an Allowance Map Underneath most of the things people tell me they want, love, peace, success, ease, there is a quieter question they are rarely asking out loud, "Am I actually allowed to have this?" Not in theory. In real life. READ ARTICLE Mindset The A Method: 7 Principles for Living in Alignment We live in a world that constantly asks us to become more, more productive, more confident, more successful, more healed, more disciplined, more “ready.” And yet, for many people, the deeper issue... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Alena Elchaninova Life Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Alena Elchaninova Life Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Paige Smith 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? Paige Smith Entrepreneur All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Paige Smith 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 Paige Smith 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?

Alecia Wellen draws upon 20+ years of professional experience in varying roles in the financial sector: compliance, marketing, operations and sales capacities. As the Founder + CEO of her own coaching and consulting firm she offers professional coaching, consulting and Reiki to national and international leaders and high achievers looking to leverage their inflection points to reach a higher potential, whether it be in their personal or professional lives. She is seasoned in helping entrepreneurs, executives and small businesses explore where they are now, how they want to accelerate and elevating them to where they want to go next. Alecia Wellen 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? Alecia Wellen Founder + CEO Alecia Wellen draws upon 20+ years of professional experience in varying roles in the financial sector: compliance, marketing, operations and sales capacities. As the Founder + CEO of her own coaching and consulting firm she offers professional coaching, consulting and Reiki to national and international leaders and high achievers looking to leverage their inflection points to reach a higher potential, whether it be in their personal or professional lives. She is seasoned in helping entrepreneurs, executives and small businesses explore where they are now, how they want to accelerate and elevating them to where they want to go next. All articles Mindset Top Three Considerations When Leveling Up – Part 3, Saboteur In Part 1, Values of this article series, we examined values and their fundamental role in guiding lives. The second installment... READ ARTICLE Mindset Top Three Considerations When Leveling Up – Part 2 In Part 1, Values of this article series, we learned that when you are ready to do something bigger, better, and different... READ ARTICLE Mindset Top Three Considerations When Leveling Up – Part 1 We have all been there: promotion snagged, fear conquered, graduation day complete. READ ARTICLE Mindset Top Place For Women’s Curiosity Heading Into 2024 As a life-long learner, I am always on a quest for my next topic to get curious about. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Top Tip For Harnessing Potential Energy is everywhere! Do you ever walk into a room and get a feeling that you can't quite put your finger on it? READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Unlocking Potential And Achieving Fulfillment – Exclusive Interview With Alecia Wellen Alecia Wellen draws upon 20+ years of professional experience in varying roles in the financial sector: READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Alecia Wellen 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 Alecia Wellen 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?

Coming soon... Issy Harvey 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? Issy Harvey Entrepreneur Coming soon... All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Issy Harvey 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 Issy Harvey 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?

Marsha Parcou is an entrepreneur, based in the Seychelles Islands, on a mission to empower corporate teams and employees to find confidence in themselves and maximize their wellness and productivity. As the founder and figurehead of Fasinasyon, she runs a multi-faceted lifestyle brand that promotes a healthy and holistic approach to the body, mind, and soul through a range of services, from corporate and life coaching to beauty and skincare products. Accredited by the Health Coach Institute, USA, she coaches using International Coach Federation (ICF) tools and exercises whilst delivering her own unique framework for personal and team transformation. Marsha is also an accomplished public speaker, she has been interviewed on SBC, Paradise FM and TeleSecel. She also recently held an event to celebrate the launch of her debut book 'Becoming A Famn Fasinasyon'. Alongside her work within the wellness industry, she is also the co-founder and part owner of Chatterbox Café located at Eden Plaza, the famed first ever 'coffee shop' on Mahe Island, Seychelles. Previously to owning and operating her businesses, Marsha has 10 years’ experience in tourism marketing management having worked for Seychelles Tourism (then known as the Seychelles Tourism Board). Marsha Parcou Executive Contributor Integrative Health & Life Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Marsha Parcou Integrative Health & Life Coach Marsha Parcou is an entrepreneur, based in the Seychelles Islands, on a mission to empower corporate teams and employees to find confidence in themselves and maximize their wellness and productivity. As the founder and figurehead of Fasinasyon, she runs a multi-faceted lifestyle brand that promotes a healthy and holistic approach to the body, mind, and soul through a range of services, from corporate and life coaching to beauty and skincare products. Accredited by the Health Coach Institute, USA, she coaches using International Coach Federation (ICF) tools and exercises whilst delivering her own unique framework for personal and team transformation. Marsha is also an accomplished public speaker, she has been interviewed on SBC, Paradise FM and TeleSecel. She also recently held an event to celebrate the launch of her debut book 'Becoming A Famn Fasinasyon'. Alongside her work within the wellness industry, she is also the co-founder and part owner of Chatterbox Café located at Eden Plaza, the famed first ever 'coffee shop' on Mahe Island, Seychelles. Previously to owning and operating her businesses, Marsha has 10 years’ experience in tourism marketing management having worked for Seychelles Tourism (then known as the Seychelles Tourism Board). All articles Mindset Chat With NLP Practitioner And Health & Life Coach Marsha Parcou “NLP helped me face some of my fears and how I could break through the fear barrier” Marsha Parcou who needs no introduction now... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Body Transformation – A Mirror For Your Mind Transforming your body isn’t just about physical changes; it’s also about revealing and dealing with hidden insecurities. When you start... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Is Being Fat A Choice? The question of whether being fat is a choice stirs up strong opinions, and the answer is more complicated than it might first appear. READ ARTICLE Mindset Becoming The Person You Were Always Meant To Be – Not The One Others Want You To Be In the contemporary world, it's common for everyone to have opinions about how others should live their lives, yet few take the time... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Finding Balance – Prioritising Health Without Demonising Choices Taking care of your health is crucial, but it is essential to approach it with balance and perspective. Sure, there's a lot of talk about... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness My Battle Against Emotional Eating It all began when my older siblings left for Canada when I was about 13 or 14. Their absence left me feeling overwhelmingly lonely. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Marsha Parcou Integrative Health & Life Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Marsha Parcou Integrative Health & Life Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Tracy Messore's story begins not with credentials, but in the wreckage of a life that looked functional while crumbling within. As a registered nurse, she cared for others while her own identity eroded under coercive control and psychological abuse that mirrored the dysfunction of her childhood. The turning point came while caring for her dying parents. Her mother's deathbed revelations exposed generational patterns–decades of control and emotional abuse stretching back through generations of women systematically broken down and conditioned to accept cruelty as connection. Tracy made a life-changing decision: she would break the cycle. Leaving the abusive situation was just the beginning. Flashbacks, panic attacks, and chronic pain emerged as her nervous system, trained for decades in survival mode, struggled to recalibrate. Tracy discovered that trauma colonizes every dimension–mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Drawing on her nursing background, she studied trauma research, somatic healing, and polyvagal theory. She became certified as a Reiki Master Teacher and Certified Trauma Coach, experimenting with nervous system regulation techniques on herself: breathwork, movement, somatic release exercises, and nutrition as medicine. Tracy founded Integrative Coaching to transform her pain into purpose. Her comprehensive courses guide trauma survivors through nervous system regulation and authentic self-recovery, refusing quick fixes in favor of practical, evidence-based techniques for the messy, nonlinear work of healing complex trauma. Her mission: help survivors break free from survival mode and rediscover their authentic selves while breaking generational cycles. She's particularly passionate about helping parents heal while raising children, ensuring they don't pass unprocessed trauma to the next generation. Today, Tracy lives proof that healing is possible–in a healthy marriage, parenting four children consciously, and building a business that serves others. Her message: You are not your trauma. Your authentic self is waiting to be rediscovered. Healing is possible. You don't have to do it alone. Visit integrativecoaching.graphy.com Tracy Ann Messore Executive Contributor Integrative 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? Tracy Ann Messore Integrative Coach Tracy Messore's story begins not with credentials, but in the wreckage of a life that looked functional while crumbling within. As a registered nurse, she cared for others while her own identity eroded under coercive control and psychological abuse that mirrored the dysfunction of her childhood. The turning point came while caring for her dying parents. Her mother's deathbed revelations exposed generational patterns–decades of control and emotional abuse stretching back through generations of women systematically broken down and conditioned to accept cruelty as connection. Tracy made a life-changing decision: she would break the cycle. Leaving the abusive situation was just the beginning. Flashbacks, panic attacks, and chronic pain emerged as her nervous system, trained for decades in survival mode, struggled to recalibrate. Tracy discovered that trauma colonizes every dimension–mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Drawing on her nursing background, she studied trauma research, somatic healing, and polyvagal theory. She became certified as a Reiki Master Teacher and Certified Trauma Coach, experimenting with nervous system regulation techniques on herself: breathwork, movement, somatic release exercises, and nutrition as medicine. Tracy founded Integrative Coaching to transform her pain into purpose. Her comprehensive courses guide trauma survivors through nervous system regulation and authentic self-recovery, refusing quick fixes in favor of practical, evidence-based techniques for the messy, nonlinear work of healing complex trauma. Her mission: help survivors break free from survival mode and rediscover their authentic selves while breaking generational cycles. She's particularly passionate about helping parents heal while raising children, ensuring they don't pass unprocessed trauma to the next generation. Today, Tracy lives proof that healing is possible–in a healthy marriage, parenting four children consciously, and building a business that serves others. Her message: You are not your trauma. Your authentic self is waiting to be rediscovered. Healing is possible. You don't have to do it alone. Visit integrativecoaching.graphy.com All articles Health & Wellness The Divorce Didn't End It and What Post-Separation Abuse Does to Your Nervous System Leaving an abusive relationship does not always mean the nervous system feels safe. This article explores how post-separation abuse can keep the body in a state of alert, why certain messages or interactions... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Reclaiming Your Power and the Integration of Medical Science and Holistic Healing in Trauma Recovery Trauma recovery does not have to be limited to one path. This article explores how Western medicine, somatic practices, and holistic healing can work together to support deeper, whole-person recovery. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Healing Generational Trauma Through Somatic Awareness Generational trauma isn’t just psychological, it lives in the body. Through somatic awareness, you can release inherited tension, reparent your inner child, and set boundaries that break family cycles. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness A Guide for Those Supporting Trauma Survivors Three years into my healing journey, my husband said, "I love you, and I want to support you, but sometimes I don't know how. I'm worried I'm making things worse. Can you tell me what you actually need?" READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness From Fight-or-Flight to Thriving and Practical Somatic Tools for Nervous System Regulation In this article, explore practical somatic tools designed to regulate the nervous system and release stored trauma. Drawing from personal healing and clinical expertise, the author highlights how... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Hidden Signs You're Being Manipulated, A Nurse's Perspective on Covert Abuse Covert abuse often hides in plain sight, making it difficult to recognize and even harder to escape. In this article, a nurse with extensive trauma experience shares the subtle signs of manipulation and... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tracy Ann Messore Integrative 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 Tracy Ann Messore Integrative 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?

Tony Leake became an expert in overcoming anxiety after he had to give up a successful career due to severe anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. He has since spent the last decade helping others to overcome anxiety. While he is very well qualified (certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Practitioner of NLP amongst others) he doesn't believe that tools and techniques are the answer. He often says that "overcoming anxiety is as much of a mindset as a skillset," and that to overcome anxiety we need to change the way that we think about it. Working with individuals from every walk of life, teachers, doctors and multi millionaires has taught him that anxiety doesn't discriminate and everybody is just as likely to be affected. He currently consults for some of the largest companies in the UK. His message: anxiety robs people of their quality of life and it's not necessary to live like that. Anthony Leake Executive Contributor Tony Leake - Anxiety 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? Anthony Leake Tony Leake - Anxiety Coach Tony Leake became an expert in overcoming anxiety after he had to give up a successful career due to severe anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. He has since spent the last decade helping others to overcome anxiety. While he is very well qualified (certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Practitioner of NLP amongst others) he doesn't believe that tools and techniques are the answer. He often says that "overcoming anxiety is as much of a mindset as a skillset," and that to overcome anxiety we need to change the way that we think about it. Working with individuals from every walk of life, teachers, doctors and multi millionaires has taught him that anxiety doesn't discriminate and everybody is just as likely to be affected. He currently consults for some of the largest companies in the UK. His message: anxiety robs people of their quality of life and it's not necessary to live like that. All articles Mindset What Can Tennis Teach Us About Winning At The Game Of Life? If you watched any of the recent Wimbledon tennis tournaments, then you may have seen the match between Harmony Tan and Serena Williams. READ ARTICLE Mindset Emotional Mastery I was asked to talk recently about self-management and in particular about people who might be prone to emotional outbursts. READ ARTICLE Mindset Change Your Story, Change Your Life Change your story, change your life What if it were true, that the way that you're feeling right now is not down to what's happening. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Getting Over Anxiety – What Recipe Are You Using? Anxiety is not a random event. It doesn't happen because you are unlucky. There is no anxiety gene that makes some people pre-disposed to it READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Sally Helped Me To Beat My Anxiety Written by: Anthony Leake, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset A Reflective Process For Creating Personal Change Written by: Anthony Leake, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Anthony Leake Tony Leake - Anxiety 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 Anthony Leake Tony Leake - Anxiety 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?

Believe! Create! Inspire! Amanda Marie Cottrell is a woman who wears many hats with a B.A in Political Science, B.Ed in elementary education, M.Ed specializing in creativity and technology, Reiki master, yoga for young children instructor, artist, mom, author, illustrator and teacher. She also runs an arts-based business teaching art and mindfulness workshops. As an educator of young children for over 14 years, Amanda’s passion is education and creativity. She believes that everyone has creative capacities. Her mission is to empower people through tapping into their own unique creative gifts through connection and mindfulness. Namaste! Amanda Cottrell Executive Contributor Author 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? Amanda Cottrell Author Believe! Create! Inspire! Amanda Marie Cottrell is a woman who wears many hats with a B.A in Political Science, B.Ed in elementary education, M.Ed specializing in creativity and technology, Reiki master, yoga for young children instructor, artist, mom, author, illustrator and teacher. She also runs an arts-based business teaching art and mindfulness workshops. As an educator of young children for over 14 years, Amanda’s passion is education and creativity. She believes that everyone has creative capacities. Her mission is to empower people through tapping into their own unique creative gifts through connection and mindfulness. Namaste! All articles Business You Are Stronger Than You Think Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Power of Connection Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business What are we Learning and Teaching During the Pandemic? Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Surround Yourself With Love This Valentine's Day Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Rewire Your Brain – Looking For Positives in Uncertain times Written by: Amanda Cottrell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Amanda Cottrell Author 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 Amanda Cottrell Author 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?

Alneja Gašpar Horvat helps women and couples unlock fertility, uncover hidden emotional and fertility blocks, heal core wounds, and release toxic ancestral patterns to get pregnant, create a family, and become the parents they always wished for but never had. She supports clients in recovering from miscarriage, failed IVF and other fertility challenges.   She is with them every step of the way–through conception, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and beyond–helping navigate the challenges that arise in love, life, and work once children arrive. Alneja also helps mothers find balance between work, family, and themselves, so they can thrive without losing their sense of self.   Through coaching, holistic therapy, workshops, and intuitive guidance, she empowers women to create healthier generations, conscious parenting, and a life aligned with love, safety, and purpose. Alneja Gašpar Horvat Premium Partner Fertility & Mama Coach and Transformational Mentor 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? Alneja Gašpar Horvat Fertility & Mama Coach and Transformational Mentor Alneja Gašpar Horvat helps women and couples unlock fertility, uncover hidden emotional and fertility blocks, heal core wounds, and release toxic ancestral patterns to get pregnant, create a family, and become the parents they always wished for but never had. She supports clients in recovering from miscarriage, failed IVF and other fertility challenges. She is with them every step of the way–through conception, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and beyond–helping navigate the challenges that arise in love, life, and work once children arrive. Alneja also helps mothers find balance between work, family, and themselves, so they can thrive without losing their sense of self. Through coaching, holistic therapy, workshops, and intuitive guidance, she empowers women to create healthier generations, conscious parenting, and a life aligned with love, safety, and purpose. All articles Mindset Why Women Experience Their Most Powerful Identity Shifts Around the Age of 40 t if the unrest many women feel around the age of 40 isn’t a crisis at all, but a quiet invitation into deeper truth? This article explores how midlife often becomes a powerful turning point where identity is... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Alneja Gašpar Horvat Finally Saying What Women Have Felt for Years To be honest, I’ve felt this calling my entire life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been the mediator in my family, the quiet counselor among friends, the person strangers at parties would confide in. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Supporting Women Through Fertility Challenges & Motherhood – Interview with Alneja Gašpar Horvat Alneja Gašpar Horvat is a Transformational Mentor for Modern Women, navigating life’s crucial transitions, from finding love and creating a family to unlocking fertility, becoming a conscious parent... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness I Feel Safe, Seen, and Understood – How Emotional Safety Shapes Love, the Body, and Even Fertility Love doesn’t just touch our hearts; it affects our health and well-being, ignites creativity, transforms our bodies and hormones, and shapes our ability to create life. When we feel emotionally... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Alneja Gašpar Horvat Fertility & Mama Coach and Transformational Mentor 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 Alneja Gašpar Horvat Fertility & Mama Coach and Transformational Mentor 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?