Rachel Simms is the founder and Creative Director of Broadbent Studio, a brand and website design studio based in Hamilton, Ontario. With over a decade of experience and Canada's highest professional design designation — Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) — Rachel works at the intersection of strategy, identity, and trust to help health and wellness practitioners and professional service firms build brands that reflect the true depth of their expertise.   Strategy Before Aesthetics At the heart of Rachel's work is the Diamond Blueprint, a proprietary brand strategy methodology that ensures every project begins with clarity, not creativity for creativity's sake. Before a single logo concept is explored, clients work through a deep discovery process to define their ideal client, their competitive position, and the specific problems they exist to solve. The result is a brand that doesn't just look right; it feels right to the people it's built to attract.   Designing for High-Trust Professionals Rachel specializes in two distinct groups: health and wellness practitioners, therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists, and professional service firms, including lawyers, HR consultants, and accountants. What these clients share is an earned expertise that their brand often fails to communicate. Rachel's work closes that gap, transforming practitioners and firm owners from best-kept secrets into recognizable, trusted authorities in their field.   Community, Education, and Legacy Rachel's impact extends well beyond client work. As a professor of graphic design, she equips the next generation of designers with both the craft and the business literacy to build sustainable careers. She has also contributed her skills to organizations, including Brave Beginnings, an initiative supporting survivors of gender-based violence. For Rachel, design has always been about more than aesthetics. It’s a tool for visibility, equity, and meaningful connection.   Her belief is straightforward: when high-trust professionals show up with the brand they deserve, the right clients find them. Rachel Simms, RGD Executive Contributor 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? Rachel Simms, RGD Creative Director Rachel Simms is the founder and Creative Director of Broadbent Studio, a brand and website design studio based in Hamilton, Ontario. With over a decade of experience and Canada's highest professional design designation — Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) — Rachel works at the intersection of strategy, identity, and trust to help health and wellness practitioners and professional service firms build brands that reflect the true depth of their expertise. Strategy Before Aesthetics At the heart of Rachel's work is the Diamond Blueprint, a proprietary brand strategy methodology that ensures every project begins with clarity, not creativity for creativity's sake. Before a single logo concept is explored, clients work through a deep discovery process to define their ideal client, their competitive position, and the specific problems they exist to solve. The result is a brand that doesn't just look right; it feels right to the people it's built to attract. Designing for High-Trust Professionals Rachel specializes in two distinct groups: health and wellness practitioners, therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists, and professional service firms, including lawyers, HR consultants, and accountants. What these clients share is an earned expertise that their brand often fails to communicate. Rachel's work closes that gap, transforming practitioners and firm owners from best-kept secrets into recognizable, trusted authorities in their field. Community, Education, and Legacy Rachel's impact extends well beyond client work. As a professor of graphic design, she equips the next generation of designers with both the craft and the business literacy to build sustainable careers. She has also contributed her skills to organizations, including Brave Beginnings, an initiative supporting survivors of gender-based violence. For Rachel, design has always been about more than aesthetics. It’s a tool for visibility, equity, and meaningful connection. Her belief is straightforward: when high-trust professionals show up with the brand they deserve, the right clients find them. All articles Business How Regulated Professionals Can Market Without Compromising Their Standards You chose a regulated profession because you care about doing things right. The standards you work within are not a burden, they are part of what makes your work trustworthy. But somewhere... READ ARTICLE Business How Much Does It Cost to Make Your Health and Wellness Practice Look and Feel Like You Online? You went into your field because you wanted to help people, not because you wanted to become an expert in design budgets. So when it comes time to build or refresh how your practice looks and... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Strategic Branding for High-Trust Professionals – An Interview with Creative Director Rachel Simms Rachel Simms, RGD, is the founder of Broadbent Studio, a strategic brand and web design studio in Hamilton, Ontario. She holds the RGD designation, the highest professional credential in graphic design in Canada... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Rachel Simms, RGD 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 Rachel Simms, RGD 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?

Marquisa S. Nash is the Founder of The HR Savant, a strategic executive advisory and coaching practice dual-based in Brussels, Belgium, and the United States. Her work activates leaders and organizations to navigate transition and complex change.   A senior HR executive with more than two decades inside global organizations, including Eaton, Honeywell, BASF, and Haworth, a global family-owned enterprise, she has led across industries as different as power management, aerospace, chemicals, and workspace design. That range taught her which leadership problems are universal and which are local, and it is the foundation of her practice today.   The HR Savant is the evolution of that career, expressed in four ways: how she leads, advises, governs, and coaches. Her clients face a consistent set of challenges: the leader in transition and the role are misaligned, the high-potential leader is not yet ready, the senior team is not aligned, or the organization is navigating complexity with a misaligned people strategy. Across all of it runs one conviction: the internal work of leadership is the foundation of everything external.   She advises CEOs, senior executives, boards, founders, and entrepreneurs, and steps inside companies as a fractional HR executive. Her thinking is her own, shaped by many schools rather than owned by one, and she brings a mediator's neutrality to rooms where a CEO, a board, and a senior team may each see the situation differently.   Marquisa holds a Masters in Organization Development. She specializes in executive transitions and is a Maxwell Leadership certified coach, speaker, and trainer, with additional accreditations across organizational, executive, leadership, and team coaching, as well as international workplace mediation. Her toolkit also includes Hogan Assessments, Prosci change management, and International Coaching Federation membership. She serves on the executive board of the American Club of Brussels as Secretary, is a member of the Human Capital and Talent Committee of AmCham Belgium, and belongs to European Women on Boards and the Boardroom. Every relationship begins the same way, with a conversation. Marquisa S. Nash Executive Contributor Founder, Strategic Executive Advisor & 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? Marquisa S. Nash Founder, Strategic Executive Advisor & Coach Marquisa S. Nash is the Founder of The HR Savant, a strategic executive advisory and coaching practice dual-based in Brussels, Belgium, and the United States. Her work activates leaders and organizations to navigate transition and complex change. A senior HR executive with more than two decades inside global organizations, including Eaton, Honeywell, BASF, and Haworth, a global family-owned enterprise, she has led across industries as different as power management, aerospace, chemicals, and workspace design. That range taught her which leadership problems are universal and which are local, and it is the foundation of her practice today. The HR Savant is the evolution of that career, expressed in four ways: how she leads, advises, governs, and coaches. Her clients face a consistent set of challenges: the leader in transition and the role are misaligned, the high-potential leader is not yet ready, the senior team is not aligned, or the organization is navigating complexity with a misaligned people strategy. Across all of it runs one conviction: the internal work of leadership is the foundation of everything external. She advises CEOs, senior executives, boards, founders, and entrepreneurs, and steps inside companies as a fractional HR executive. Her thinking is her own, shaped by many schools rather than owned by one, and she brings a mediator's neutrality to rooms where a CEO, a board, and a senior team may each see the situation differently. Marquisa holds a Masters in Organization Development. She specializes in executive transitions and is a Maxwell Leadership certified coach, speaker, and trainer, with additional accreditations across organizational, executive, leadership, and team coaching, as well as international workplace mediation. Her toolkit also includes Hogan Assessments, Prosci change management, and International Coaching Federation membership. She serves on the executive board of the American Club of Brussels as Secretary, is a member of the Human Capital and Talent Committee of AmCham Belgium, and belongs to European Women on Boards and the Boardroom. Every relationship begins the same way, with a conversation. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Marquisa S. Nash Founder, Strategic Executive Advisor & 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 Marquisa S. Nash Founder, Strategic Executive Advisor & 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?

Chantelle O'Connor, is a Spiritual Coach, on a mission to help women come home to themselves using the power of spiritual practices. After experiencing her own dark night of the soul (her twenties), Chantelle has overcome huge challenges and a poor relationship with self through deep transformational work. She now works with women to provide that intimate healing space for them to find out who they really are under all of what we are told and taught by society as women. Chantelle believes the key to seeing lasting and sustainable external change is through repairing and rebuilding the relationship with self. Chantelle O'Connor Executive Contributor Spiritual 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? Chantelle O'Connor Spiritual Coach Chantelle O'Connor, is a Spiritual Coach, on a mission to help women come home to themselves using the power of spiritual practices. After experiencing her own dark night of the soul (her twenties), Chantelle has overcome huge challenges and a poor relationship with self through deep transformational work. She now works with women to provide that intimate healing space for them to find out who they really are under all of what we are told and taught by society as women. Chantelle believes the key to seeing lasting and sustainable external change is through repairing and rebuilding the relationship with self. All articles Exclusive interviews A Spiritual Solution from Spiritual Transformation Coach Chantelle O'Connor Chantelle launched her business, Cosmic Chantelle, last year. In the face of the pandemic with collective loss and upheaval, she felt... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Chantelle O'Connor Spiritual 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 Chantelle O'Connor Spiritual 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?

Sheryl Maharaj is recognised globally as a Purpose Consultant. Specialising in crafting purpose through pattern recognition for transformative change. Sheryl integrates her love for ancient traditions and science-based methodology in human development for meaningful results assisting organisations, leadership, teams, and individuals. She has a background in human development, conflict resolution, polyvagal and integrative change. Sheryl Maharaj Senior Level Executive Contributor Purpose Consultant 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? Sheryl Maharaj Purpose Consultant Sheryl Maharaj is recognised globally as a Purpose Consultant. Specialising in crafting purpose through pattern recognition for transformative change. Sheryl integrates her love for ancient traditions and science-based methodology in human development for meaningful results assisting organisations, leadership, teams, and individuals. She has a background in human development, conflict resolution, polyvagal and integrative change. All articles Mindset Understanding Fredenfreude and the Impact of Deficiencies in Empathy and Joy for Others Feeling joy or pleasure from others' misfortune? The tendency to take pleasure in others' misfortune is the opposite of Freudenfreude. When someone is suffering, and we feel joy, it not only reflects... READ ARTICLE Leadership Leadership & Panic Attacks Leadership and panic attacks may seem contradictory, but they often intersect more than people realise. Leadership often calls for composure, decision-making under pressure, and emotional steadiness... READ ARTICLE Mindset Perfectionism, Chocolate, and Error Perfectionism promises flawless results, error brings the unexpected, and chocolate reminds us of joy. Together, they create a powerful metaphor for creativity and growth. This article explores how... READ ARTICLE Mindset Are You the Complainer, the Talker, or the Doer? – Discover the Psychology That’s Holding You Back We all flex in and out of one type or fixate over the other. A complainer navigates the world with psychological drama and dread. When life unfolds as they believe it should, they experience fleeting happiness. However, most of the time, they avoid taking responsibility or accountability in any situation. READ ARTICLE Mindset Be a Potent Force for Good One daily action, one shared idea, one heartfelt conversation, one small gesture, one beautiful reflection – it all counts. READ ARTICLE Mindset Parts Combined Make the Whole One side of your brain's hemisphere serves as the typical mould for your character, style, daily habits, thinking, and performance. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sheryl Maharaj Purpose Consultant 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 Sheryl Maharaj Purpose Consultant 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?

Alaina Schwartz is the Founder & CEO of Alaina Schwartz Enterprises. She’s a speaker, best-selling author, and Intuitive Mindset Mentor. At 14, Alaina suffered a traumatic brain injury, and her mother was told she’d have permanent brain damage. Her mother retrained Alaina’s brain for a full recovery. Then, after 18 years as an attorney in the music industry and the EVP and Exec Board Member of the largest independent music company globally, she walked away from it all to discover her purpose. Her personal life completely unraveled. She became hyper-focused on building her life purpose and rewiring her brain again for success and fulfillment. She has created a multiple six-figure company and a beautiful life since. As an Intuitive Mindset Coach/Mentor, she uses those experiences and her training as the foundation of her work with entrepreneurs, helping them break through upper limits and clear the blocks that are preventing them from creating 7+ figure businesses with ease. Alaina’s mission is to help people remember who they truly are so they can live their purpose and full potential. Alaina Schwartz Executive Contributor Business & Mindset 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? Alaina Schwartz Business & Mindset Mentor Alaina Schwartz is the Founder & CEO of Alaina Schwartz Enterprises. She’s a speaker, best-selling author, and Intuitive Mindset Mentor. At 14, Alaina suffered a traumatic brain injury, and her mother was told she’d have permanent brain damage. Her mother retrained Alaina’s brain for a full recovery. Then, after 18 years as an attorney in the music industry and the EVP and Exec Board Member of the largest independent music company globally, she walked away from it all to discover her purpose. Her personal life completely unraveled. She became hyper-focused on building her life purpose and rewiring her brain again for success and fulfillment. She has created a multiple six-figure company and a beautiful life since. As an Intuitive Mindset Coach/Mentor, she uses those experiences and her training as the foundation of her work with entrepreneurs, helping them break through upper limits and clear the blocks that are preventing them from creating 7+ figure businesses with ease. Alaina’s mission is to help people remember who they truly are so they can live their purpose and full potential. All articles Business Alaina Schwartz — How To Have It All Alaina Schwartz is the Founder & CEO of Alaina Schwartz Enterprises. She’s a speaker, best-selling author, and Intuitive Mindset Mentor.... READ ARTICLE Business How To Triple Your Income By STOPPING HUSTLING Not Only Is Hustling Overrated ‒ It’s An Outright LIE Written by: Alaina Schwartz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Ways To Develop A Millionaire Mindset Written by: Alaina Schwartz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business The #1 Easiest Way To Create Success In Your Business And Life The Entrepreneurs I work with have gotten themselves to a certain level of success (Top 10%-1% of income) but then a few things happen. Eit READ ARTICLE Mindset The 3 Biggest Myths About Intuition Written by: Alaina Schwartz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 3 Ways To Change Habit Loops And Addiction To Your Thoughts Written by: Alaina Schwartz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Alaina Schwartz Business & Mindset 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 Alaina Schwartz Business & Mindset 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?

Tiffany Griffin is an Energy and Spiritual Coach. She worked for a multi-billion dollar company for 6 years as a Sr. Analyst. She managed 5 Analysts, created training material, and trained new employees. After coming into her spiritual awakening she quit her job and opened her own business. Her life extends to childhood trauma, domestic abusive relationships, child molestation, and drug addiction. After healing her past traumas and learning to truly love herself completely, she has made it her mission to do the same for others. She shines her light so others can find their way out of the darkness. Tiffany Griffin Executive Contributor Energy and Spiritual 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? Tiffany Griffin Energy and Spiritual Coach Tiffany Griffin is an Energy and Spiritual Coach. She worked for a multi-billion dollar company for 6 years as a Sr. Analyst. She managed 5 Analysts, created training material, and trained new employees. After coming into her spiritual awakening she quit her job and opened her own business. Her life extends to childhood trauma, domestic abusive relationships, child molestation, and drug addiction. After healing her past traumas and learning to truly love herself completely, she has made it her mission to do the same for others. She shines her light so others can find their way out of the darkness. All articles Mindset 5 Reasons Why People Fail To Manifest Success Written by: Tiffany Griffin, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tiffany Griffin Energy and Spiritual 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 Tiffany Griffin Energy and Spiritual 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?

Cary Prejean is a CFO consultant and executive coach. He has an accounting and CPA background with several companies primarily in the manufacturing, wholesale and construction industries. He is also a certified ontological coach since 1992 by Newfield Network, giving him unique insight in working with executives. Cary’s mission is to turn business owners into visionaries and prime business generators vs. minutiae managers. Cary Prejean Executive Contributor CFO Consulting, LLC 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? Cary Prejean CFO Consulting, LLC Cary Prejean is a CFO consultant and executive coach. He has an accounting and CPA background with several companies primarily in the manufacturing, wholesale and construction industries. He is also a certified ontological coach since 1992 by Newfield Network, giving him unique insight in working with executives. Cary’s mission is to turn business owners into visionaries and prime business generators vs. minutiae managers. All articles Exclusive interviews Transforming Business Owners into Visionaries – Exclusive Interview With Cary Prejean Cary Prejean is a CFO consultant and executive coach. He has an accounting and CPA background with several companies primarily... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Cary Prejean CFO Consulting, LLC 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 Cary Prejean CFO Consulting, LLC 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?

David Henzell is a qualified addiction therapist, accredited recovery coach, and the founder of Phenomenal Sobriety - a premium, evidence-based recovery programme designed for people who don't fit the traditional recovery mould.  With over eight years of personal sobriety and a professional background that spans addiction therapy, senior academia, and international creative practice, David brings an unusually broad perspective to the field of recovery.   He has worked as a Focused Intervention Worker with Forward Leeds Drug & Alcohol Services, holds an OpenAwards Diploma in Addiction Recovery Therapy, and is an accredited therapist with both the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and Bee Sober. He is a member of the Recovery Coach Academy and The Creative Counsellors, and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Before moving into recovery work, David enjoyed a distinguished career as a design and advertising professional working with blue-chip clients worldwide, and as a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at the University of Salford and the University of Huddersfield. That background in communication, creativity, and human behaviour shapes everything he does.  His programme, Phenomenal Sobriety, is founded on his signature THRIVE Sobriety System - a comprehensive framework combining evidence-based techniques, AI companion support, and genuine peer community. The programme carries a 98% success rate and was researched, written, and produced entirely by David.  He writes about sobriety, meaning-making, and the relationship between creative practice and psychological resilience - drawing on meaning-centred psychology and a restless curiosity about what it means to build a life oriented around depth rather than noise. David Henzell Executive Contributor Sobriety 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? David Henzell Sobriety Coach David Henzell is a qualified addiction therapist, accredited recovery coach, and the founder of Phenomenal Sobriety - a premium, evidence-based recovery programme designed for people who don't fit the traditional recovery mould. With over eight years of personal sobriety and a professional background that spans addiction therapy, senior academia, and international creative practice, David brings an unusually broad perspective to the field of recovery. He has worked as a Focused Intervention Worker with Forward Leeds Drug & Alcohol Services, holds an OpenAwards Diploma in Addiction Recovery Therapy, and is an accredited therapist with both the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and Bee Sober. He is a member of the Recovery Coach Academy and The Creative Counsellors, and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Before moving into recovery work, David enjoyed a distinguished career as a design and advertising professional working with blue-chip clients worldwide, and as a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at the University of Salford and the University of Huddersfield. That background in communication, creativity, and human behaviour shapes everything he does. His programme, Phenomenal Sobriety, is founded on his signature THRIVE Sobriety System - a comprehensive framework combining evidence-based techniques, AI companion support, and genuine peer community. The programme carries a 98% success rate and was researched, written, and produced entirely by David. He writes about sobriety, meaning-making, and the relationship between creative practice and psychological resilience - drawing on meaning-centred psychology and a restless curiosity about what it means to build a life oriented around depth rather than noise. All articles Technology Most People Are Using AI Wrong, and It Isn't Their Fault Imagine a pile of Lego. Not a boxed set with a picture on the front and a numbered booklet inside, but a pile. More pieces than you could sort in a lifetime, every colour and shape ever moulded... READ ARTICLE Technology What We Owe People Who Bring Us Their Biggest Questions A Guardian columnist wrote something this week that I haven’t quite been able to put down. Amy Galliford, an associate of the Centre for Public Christianity, described catching herself reaching for... READ ARTICLE Mindset The System Wasn't Built for People Like Me and That's Why Most of Us Never Reached It I never called a helpline. I never sat in a circle. I never walked through the door of an addiction service. Not because I didn't have a problem. I did. I knew I did. But for years, the idea of reaching out for... READ ARTICLE Mindset How to Break Free From Alcohol and Why Willpower Isn’t Enough and What Actually Works It’s late. You’re staring at your phone, searching for answers you’ve been putting off for months. “How to stop drinking.” The results flood in: 30-day challenges, hypnotherapy, apps that gamify sobriety... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to David Henzell Sobriety 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 David Henzell Sobriety 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?

Genta Spaho-Vazquez is a trailblazer in the realm of Freedom-Based Wellness, passionately dedicated to transforming the lives of high-achieving women. As the founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club, she leads a global movement that redefines wellness by empowering women to break free from the relentless cycle of burnout. Her innovative approach focuses on cultivating a lifestyle that thrives on clarity, energy, and ease, making wellness not just a goal but a sustainable way of life. Genta's journey is deeply personal, rooted in her own experience with the pressures of high achievement and the realization that traditional wellness models often fall short. She has crafted a unique methodology that blends cutting-edge wellness practices with a profound understanding of the modern woman's challenges. Her work is characterized by a commitment to helping women design lives that are not only successful but also deeply fulfilling and aligned with their true selves. Through Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club, she offers a sanctuary for women seeking to reclaim their energy and purpose. Her programs are designed to provide the tools and support needed to navigate the complexities of modern life while maintaining a sense of balance and joy. Genta's vision is to create a world where women can achieve their highest potential without sacrificing their well-being, and she is dedicated to guiding them every step of the way. Genta's leadership and vision have made her a renowned authority and influential voice in the wellness industry. Her work has inspired countless women to take control of their health and happiness, proving that it is possible to have it all—a thriving career, a vibrant personal life, and a profound sense of well-being. With Genta at the helm, the future of wellness is bright, promising a new era of freedom and fulfillment for women everywhere. Genta Spaho-Vazquez Executive Contributor Leader in Freedom-Based Wellness, Founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club 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? Genta Spaho-Vazquez Leader in Freedom-Based Wellness, Founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club Genta Spaho-Vazquez is a trailblazer in the realm of Freedom-Based Wellness, passionately dedicated to transforming the lives of high-achieving women. As the founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club, she leads a global movement that redefines wellness by empowering women to break free from the relentless cycle of burnout. Her innovative approach focuses on cultivating a lifestyle that thrives on clarity, energy, and ease, making wellness not just a goal but a sustainable way of life. Genta's journey is deeply personal, rooted in her own experience with the pressures of high achievement and the realization that traditional wellness models often fall short. She has crafted a unique methodology that blends cutting-edge wellness practices with a profound understanding of the modern woman's challenges. Her work is characterized by a commitment to helping women design lives that are not only successful but also deeply fulfilling and aligned with their true selves. Through Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club, she offers a sanctuary for women seeking to reclaim their energy and purpose. Her programs are designed to provide the tools and support needed to navigate the complexities of modern life while maintaining a sense of balance and joy. Genta's vision is to create a world where women can achieve their highest potential without sacrificing their well-being, and she is dedicated to guiding them every step of the way. Genta's leadership and vision have made her a renowned authority and influential voice in the wellness industry. Her work has inspired countless women to take control of their health and happiness, proving that it is possible to have it all—a thriving career, a vibrant personal life, and a profound sense of well-being. With Genta at the helm, the future of wellness is bright, promising a new era of freedom and fulfillment for women everywhere. All articles Health & Wellness Mental Health Is Trending, But Are We Actually Getting Better? Mental health has never been more mainstream. Scroll through social media and you’ll find countless self-care tips and mental health awareness posts. In fact, the hashtag mental health alone has over 45... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Transforming the Wellness Industry From the Inside Out – Interview with Genta Spaho-Vazquez Genta Spaho-Vazquez is a lifestyle entrepreneur and the founder of Genta Wellness and The Glow Social Club, a modern wellness brand helping high-achieving women heal from burnout, reset their health... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why “Fixing Yourself” Isn’t Wellness and What to Do Instead You know that feeling where you’re doing everything right, the lemon water, the morning walk, the hormone-balancing supplements that cost more than your last electric bill, and yet, you still feel off? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Genta Spaho-Vazquez Leader in Freedom-Based Wellness, Founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club 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 Genta Spaho-Vazquez Leader in Freedom-Based Wellness, Founder of Genta Wellness + The Glow Wellness Club 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?

Linda Schneider is a Curandera and Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development with more than twenty years of experience guiding people through profound personal change. Her work is grounded, precise, and results-oriented, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves and strengthening inner authority. She guides people in creating lives aligned with their core values and lived truth. Linda specializes in working through unconscious patterns, internal conflicts, and self-destructive behaviors that limit clarity, vitality, and fulfillment. With a strong focus on empowerment, her work supports a return to inner orientation, where self-trust and conscious choice replace dependency on external authority. Rooted in her Slavic lineage and inspired by her grandmother, who worked as a medicine woman, Linda’s path has evolved through years of direct experience, observation, and ongoing personal and professional development in diverse cultural contexts. These experiences inform her work in a grounded, integrated way, without idealization or spiritual romanticism. Drawing on professional training in Physiotherapy, Kinesiology and healing modalities, as well a degree in raw plant-based nutrition, she weaves deep experiential knowledge with practical, embodied methodologies. Her approach emphasizes integration, sustainability, and real-life application over peak experiences or spiritual bypassing. Linda is also a seasoned public speaker, equally at home with intimate groups, and larger audiences. She is known for creating spaces that feel personal, inclusive, and deeply human. Rather than positioning herself above others, she meets people where they are, fostering genuine connection, mutual respect, and presence. At the heart of her work is a strong commitment to integrity, personal sovereignty, and psychological and emotional maturity. Linda actively raises awareness around spiritual abuse and unhealthy power dynamics, supporting the restoration of self-trust and inner discernment. She is currently writing a book on this subject, aimed at breaking silence, supporting survivors, and strengthening prevention. Through her private work, public teaching, and educational offerings, including her online program The Seven Keys – Foundations for Fulfilled Living, Linda supports people in integrating shadow and strength, reclaiming authorship of their lives, and living with clarity grounded in self-trust. Linda Schneider Executive Contributor Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development 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? Linda Schneider Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development Linda Schneider is a Curandera and Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development with more than twenty years of experience guiding people through profound personal change. Her work is grounded, precise, and results-oriented, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves and strengthening inner authority. She guides people in creating lives aligned with their core values and lived truth. Linda specializes in working through unconscious patterns, internal conflicts, and self-destructive behaviors that limit clarity, vitality, and fulfillment. With a strong focus on empowerment, her work supports a return to inner orientation, where self-trust and conscious choice replace dependency on external authority. Rooted in her Slavic lineage and inspired by her grandmother, who worked as a medicine woman, Linda’s path has evolved through years of direct experience, observation, and ongoing personal and professional development in diverse cultural contexts. These experiences inform her work in a grounded, integrated way, without idealization or spiritual romanticism. Drawing on professional training in Physiotherapy, Kinesiology and healing modalities, as well a degree in raw plant-based nutrition, she weaves deep experiential knowledge with practical, embodied methodologies. Her approach emphasizes integration, sustainability, and real-life application over peak experiences or spiritual bypassing. Linda is also a seasoned public speaker, equally at home with intimate groups, and larger audiences. She is known for creating spaces that feel personal, inclusive, and deeply human. Rather than positioning herself above others, she meets people where they are, fostering genuine connection, mutual respect, and presence. At the heart of her work is a strong commitment to integrity, personal sovereignty, and psychological and emotional maturity. Linda actively raises awareness around spiritual abuse and unhealthy power dynamics, supporting the restoration of self-trust and inner discernment. She is currently writing a book on this subject, aimed at breaking silence, supporting survivors, and strengthening prevention. Through her private work, public teaching, and educational offerings, including her online program The Seven Keys – Foundations for Fulfilled Living, Linda supports people in integrating shadow and strength, reclaiming authorship of their lives, and living with clarity grounded in self-trust. 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READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Linda Schneider Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development 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 Linda Schneider Independent Mentor for Conscious Human Development 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. 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LaShall Dodson is the founder and CEO of DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC, a strategic operations and marketing consultancy serving established business owners ready to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. With over 25 years of corporate experience, including a distinguished tenure at S&P Global, she made the deliberate transition from Fortune 500 executive to entrepreneur, bringing enterprise-level frameworks to businesses that deserve that level of thinking.   LaShall holds certifications as an Operations Director, Business Process Specialist, Hiring Specialist, Strategic Partner, and Meta Ads Strategist. This combination is rare: she sits at the intersection of operational excellence and marketing strategy, giving her clients a partner who can see the full picture and execute across all of it.   Her core offering is a Business Strategy and Growth Roadmap — an in-depth assessment of a business across operations, marketing, sales, staffing, and leadership that results in a clear, custom implementation plan. Unlike consultants who advise and walk away, LaShall and her team stay in to build the systems, run the ads, and manage the moving parts.   Her Meta Ads practice covers complete campaign strategy, copy, creative, and ongoing management across Facebook and Instagram, all backed by the operational infrastructure that makes advertising convert.   Outside of her work, LaShall is a devoted wife and baseball mom to two sons. The discipline, teamwork, and game-time strategy she's watched from the stands has shaped how she runs her business and serves her clients. LaShall Marie Dodson Executive Contributor Business Strategist & Meta Ads Specialist 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? LaShall Marie Dodson Business Strategist & Meta Ads Specialist LaShall Dodson is the founder and CEO of DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC, a strategic operations and marketing consultancy serving established business owners ready to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. With over 25 years of corporate experience, including a distinguished tenure at S&P Global, she made the deliberate transition from Fortune 500 executive to entrepreneur, bringing enterprise-level frameworks to businesses that deserve that level of thinking. LaShall holds certifications as an Operations Director, Business Process Specialist, Hiring Specialist, Strategic Partner, and Meta Ads Strategist. This combination is rare: she sits at the intersection of operational excellence and marketing strategy, giving her clients a partner who can see the full picture and execute across all of it. Her core offering is a Business Strategy and Growth Roadmap — an in-depth assessment of a business across operations, marketing, sales, staffing, and leadership that results in a clear, custom implementation plan. Unlike consultants who advise and walk away, LaShall and her team stay in to build the systems, run the ads, and manage the moving parts. Her Meta Ads practice covers complete campaign strategy, copy, creative, and ongoing management across Facebook and Instagram, all backed by the operational infrastructure that makes advertising convert. Outside of her work, LaShall is a devoted wife and baseball mom to two sons. The discipline, teamwork, and game-time strategy she's watched from the stands has shaped how she runs her business and serves her clients. All articles Business How to Finally Build a Business That Runs Without You There is always something new to chase in business. A new marketing platform. A new software tool. A new social media strategy. A new artificial intelligence (AI) solution. A new course promising... READ ARTICLE Business Eight Signs Your Business Needs A Systems Overhaul Before You Run Another Ad Many business owners believe the solution to slow growth is simple, generate more leads. When sales slow down, inquiries decrease, or revenue plateaus, the instinct is often to increase marketing efforts... READ ARTICLE Business Why Your Facebook and Instagram Ads Aren't Converting and the 5 Fixes That Actually Work Spending money on Facebook and Instagram ads without seeing meaningful results can be frustrating. You invest time creating campaigns, carefully choose your audience, and launch with... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Strategy and Execution Secrets for Scaling Businesses – Exclusive Interview with LaShall Marie Dodson LaShall Dodson is the Founder and CEO of DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC, a virtual consulting firm serving ambitious business owners nationwide. With over 25 years of Fortune 500... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to LaShall Marie Dodson Business Strategist & Meta Ads Specialist 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. 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Janet Key, is a soulful money coach who empowers women seeking financial freedom. Janet found happiness in all areas of her life, except money. With a background in yoga, and finances, she was intuitively led to take her relationship with money to a deeper level. She explored her own money mindset and discovered deep rooted beliefs of not being enough which stemmed from her own poverty upbringing. Janet mission: Inspire women to heal money relationship and to embody abundance by living their soul highest potential. Janet Key Executive Contributor Soulful Money 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? Janet Key Soulful Money Coach Janet Key, is a soulful money coach who empowers women seeking financial freedom. Janet found happiness in all areas of her life, except money. With a background in yoga, and finances, she was intuitively led to take her relationship with money to a deeper level. She explored her own money mindset and discovered deep rooted beliefs of not being enough which stemmed from her own poverty upbringing. Janet mission: Inspire women to heal money relationship and to embody abundance by living their soul highest potential. All articles Leadership Align Your Inner Money Compass Would you agree that having money conversations can be challenging? READ ARTICLE Leadership How To Navigate Through Money Fears To Feel More Empowered? In business, profit is key for the survival of or business. READ ARTICLE Mindset Our Emotions Around Money Can Teach Us How Free We Are Our emotions around money can teach us how free we are! Most individuals desire financial freedom. READ ARTICLE Mindset How Getting Grounded Can Create Deeper Sense Of Financial Security How many times have you looked to money or someone else to provide you with a sense of security? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Janet Key Soulful Money 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 Janet Key Soulful Money 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?