Caren Carnegie is redefining what it means to be fit. As the founder of Transform Fitness Coaching and creator of Transform HQ in Sebringville, Ontario, she leads a new paradigm of holistic fitness where movement is remembrance — a pathway back to the Self. Her work blends body connection, emotional integration, and intuitive guidance to help people feel strong in every layer of their being. Caren brings a grounded, compassionate approach that honours both science and soul. She supports clients through strength training, embodied coaching, and channeled insight, guiding them to trust their bodies, lead themselves, and step into the life they’re meant to live. Caren is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and an emerging voice in the personal growth and wellness space. She speaks on embodied leadership, the spiritual side of strength, and the movement toward a more conscious approach to fit-ness. Her presence is both inviting and deeply activating — audiences leave with a renewed sense of possibility and belonging in their own skin. Through her coaching, writing, speaking, and community experiences at Transform HQ, Caren’s mission is clear: To make fit-ness a place where everyone feels welcome, seen, and powerful — not because of how they look, but because of who they are becoming. Caren Carnegie Senior Level Executive Contributor Founder of Transform Fitness Coaching, Intuitive Momentum Coach, Speaker & Writer 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? Caren Carnegie Founder of Transform Fitness Coaching, Intuitive Momentum Coach, Speaker & Writer Caren Carnegie is redefining what it means to be fit. As the founder of Transform Fitness Coaching and creator of Transform HQ in Sebringville, Ontario, she leads a new paradigm of holistic fitness where movement is remembrance — a pathway back to the Self. Her work blends body connection, emotional integration, and intuitive guidance to help people feel strong in every layer of their being. Caren brings a grounded, compassionate approach that honours both science and soul. She supports clients through strength training, embodied coaching, and channeled insight, guiding them to trust their bodies, lead themselves, and step into the life they’re meant to live. Caren is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and an emerging voice in the personal growth and wellness space. She speaks on embodied leadership, the spiritual side of strength, and the movement toward a more conscious approach to fit-ness. Her presence is both inviting and deeply activating — audiences leave with a renewed sense of possibility and belonging in their own skin. Through her coaching, writing, speaking, and community experiences at Transform HQ, Caren’s mission is clear: To make fit-ness a place where everyone feels welcome, seen, and powerful — not because of how they look, but because of who they are becoming. All articles Mindset Echo or Embodiment? Why Our Ideas Need a Body Again A couple of weeks ago, while co-hosting a gathering, I said something that has continued to deepen for me: “Some of the most honest answers to the most honest questions aren’t spoken through words.” We live in a... READ ARTICLE Mindset It's Time to Move Beyond Walls But First, We Must Move Our Own Recently, someone asked whether their feelings qualified for a gathering we are holding this fall. The answer was immediate, yes. But the question stayed with me after the conversation ended, not... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Future of Fitness Must Be Human The fitness industry has helped millions of people improve their lives. It has created stronger bodies, healthier habits, supportive communities, and life-changing transformations. I know this because I am part of it. READ ARTICLE Leadership Fit-ness as Creation – How Your State of Being Shapes the Life You Live What if the life you want is not something to chase, but something you are already shaping through the way you think, move, and respond each day? This article reframes fit-ness as a state of being, one that... READ ARTICLE Leadership Fit-ness as Frequency – When Movement Becomes Self-Expression Movement is often framed as something we do to improve our bodies, to become stronger, leaner, or more disciplined. But what happens when movement becomes something else entirely? 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Natalie Kerr is a Master NLP Practitioner and Business Coach. She started her mindset journey when she was paralyzed with limiting beliefs, anxiety and lack of self-worth due to a number of traumatic experiences throughout her life. This was having a huge impact on her showing up in her business which meant she wasn't getting the results she really wanted for her business in the same way she was getting results for her clients. She trained as a Master NLP Practitioner after working with so many other entrepreneurs who all came up with the same blocks which was stopping them from building a business of their dreams with true passion and purpose. She works with their inner child, heals trauma and helps them become the best possible version of themselves. Natalie is also a mother of three and believes that having the right mindset is key to a successful business and a happy family life. Natalie Kerr Executive Contributor Business & Mindset 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? Natalie Kerr Business & Mindset Coach Natalie Kerr is a Master NLP Practitioner and Business Coach. She started her mindset journey when she was paralyzed with limiting beliefs, anxiety and lack of self-worth due to a number of traumatic experiences throughout her life. This was having a huge impact on her showing up in her business which meant she wasn't getting the results she really wanted for her business in the same way she was getting results for her clients. She trained as a Master NLP Practitioner after working with so many other entrepreneurs who all came up with the same blocks which was stopping them from building a business of their dreams with true passion and purpose. She works with their inner child, heals trauma and helps them become the best possible version of themselves. Natalie is also a mother of three and believes that having the right mindset is key to a successful business and a happy family life. All articles Mindset How To Shift Those Limiting Beliefs Written by: Natalie Kerr, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Natalie Kerr Business & Mindset 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 Natalie Kerr Business & Mindset 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?

After traveling to 70 different countries, and playing 8 years for the Harlem Globetrotters, Derick Grant set out on a mission to help hundreds of athletes, coaches, and people tap into their infinite seed of greatness. His client base consists of but is not limited to the NBA, WNBA, NFL, executives at Fortune 500 companies. He is an author, TEDx speaker, and revered as one of the most powerful performance mindset coaches in the athletic world. His revolutionary approach to mindset by teaching what the mind is, and how to use it as a tool has helped influenced high achievers across the globe. His podcast, “The Pathway to Your Results”, helps teach people how to find this seed of greatness we all had inside of us. Derick Grant Executive Contributor Performance Mindset 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? Derick Grant Performance Mindset Coach After traveling to 70 different countries, and playing 8 years for the Harlem Globetrotters, Derick Grant set out on a mission to help hundreds of athletes, coaches, and people tap into their infinite seed of greatness. His client base consists of but is not limited to the NBA, WNBA, NFL, executives at Fortune 500 companies. He is an author, TEDx speaker, and revered as one of the most powerful performance mindset coaches in the athletic world. His revolutionary approach to mindset by teaching what the mind is, and how to use it as a tool has helped influenced high achievers across the globe. His podcast, “The Pathway to Your Results”, helps teach people how to find this seed of greatness we all had inside of us. All articles Mindset The Most Valuable Asset In The Universe Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Perceive It To Achieve It Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Leadership Leadership Of Self Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset Patience Is Rooted In Presence Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business Stop Saying The “F” Word! Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Reasons Why You Probably Shouldn't Read This Written by: Derick Grant, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Derick Grant Performance Mindset 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 Derick Grant Performance Mindset 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?

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Claudia Scalisi is a visionary educator and modern matriarch, founder of a global movement redefining womanhood through ritual, story, and embodied wisdom. She teaches that matriarchy begins with initiation – a conscious passage through menopause that births sovereignty. Drawing on two decades of yoga, meditation, and the creative arts, she guides midlife women through nervous system repair, creative reclamation, and leadership transformation. Her journey through early onset menopause and unrealised motherhood became the crucible for her work. When medical narratives left her unseen, Claudia turned to forgiveness ceremonies, spiritual rituals, and embodied practices to reconnect with her changing body. She reframed grief as a portal into wisdom, positioning the menopausal transition as initiation into matriarchal presence. Through ritual, storytelling, and embodied wisdom, Claudia teaches women to practice self‑attunement, reclaim pleasure, and rise into sovereignty. Her editorial writing and courses, including The Reconnection Journey, are the “offspring” of her matriarchal path – cultural legacies born from grief transmuted into guidance. Claudia’s mission is to dismantle outdated narratives of midlife and motherhood, opening space for women to claim initiation through menopause rather than motherhood. She blends science, ceremony, and systemic critique into poetic education, inviting women everywhere to reclaim rhythm, joy, and power as cultural matriarchs. Claudia Scalisi Executive Contributor Renaissance Embodiment 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? Claudia Scalisi Renaissance Embodiment Coach Claudia Scalisi is a visionary educator and modern matriarch, founder of a global movement redefining womanhood through ritual, story, and embodied wisdom. She teaches that matriarchy begins with initiation – a conscious passage through menopause that births sovereignty. Drawing on two decades of yoga, meditation, and the creative arts, she guides midlife women through nervous system repair, creative reclamation, and leadership transformation. Her journey through early onset menopause and unrealised motherhood became the crucible for her work. When medical narratives left her unseen, Claudia turned to forgiveness ceremonies, spiritual rituals, and embodied practices to reconnect with her changing body. She reframed grief as a portal into wisdom, positioning the menopausal transition as initiation into matriarchal presence. Through ritual, storytelling, and embodied wisdom, Claudia teaches women to practice self‑attunement, reclaim pleasure, and rise into sovereignty. Her editorial writing and courses, including The Reconnection Journey, are the “offspring” of her matriarchal path – cultural legacies born from grief transmuted into guidance. Claudia’s mission is to dismantle outdated narratives of midlife and motherhood, opening space for women to claim initiation through menopause rather than motherhood. She blends science, ceremony, and systemic critique into poetic education, inviting women everywhere to reclaim rhythm, joy, and power as cultural matriarchs. All articles Health & Wellness This Midlife Breakdown You’re Living? It’s the Threshold Before Your Becoming Midlife women are not broken – we are becoming. Menopause is initiation into sovereignty, sensuality and legacy. In Childless Menopause - Embodying the Matriarch Beyond Biology, I invited women to see... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Childless Menopause – Embodying the Matriarch Beyond Biology When motherhood dissolves, grief becomes a portal into deeper wisdom - and legacy is reborn through ritual, storytelling, and embodied leadership. I thought motherhood would be my right of passage into matriarchy. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Claudia Scalisi Renaissance Embodiment 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 Claudia Scalisi Renaissance Embodiment 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?

Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, somatic therapist, and the founder of Healthemindset, an integrative healing practice rooted in nervous system science, ancestral wisdom, and cultural reclamation. Trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) directly under Diana Fosha, Christopher weaves together polyvagal theory, somatic therapy, and the indigenous healing traditions of his Choctaw and Chickasaw heritage to guide clients through profound and lasting transformation. Christopher specializes in supporting empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs), BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, and professionals in high-demand fields navigating complex trauma, burnout, identity, and relational wounds. His approach honors the full spectrum of human experience, including the body, the nervous system, the psyche, and the ancestral field, creating conditions for healing that are both clinically grounded and spiritually alive. In addition to his private practice, Christopher is a prolific educator and thought leader, developing online courses, somatic curricula, and cultural healing frameworks that make trauma-informed care more accessible and culturally resonant. He is an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine and a respected voice in the fields of somatic therapy, trauma healing, and ancestral wellness. Christopher is based in Los Angeles, California, and works with English-speaking clients remotely across California. He is licensed in California (LCSW) and partners with platforms including Headway, Alma, and SonderMind to make quality mental health care accessible through insurance. Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain Executive Contributor Psychotherapist & Ancestral Healer 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? Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain Psychotherapist & Ancestral Healer Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, somatic therapist, and the founder of Healthemindset, an integrative healing practice rooted in nervous system science, ancestral wisdom, and cultural reclamation. Trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) directly under Diana Fosha, Christopher weaves together polyvagal theory, somatic therapy, and the indigenous healing traditions of his Choctaw and Chickasaw heritage to guide clients through profound and lasting transformation. Christopher specializes in supporting empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs), BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, and professionals in high-demand fields navigating complex trauma, burnout, identity, and relational wounds. His approach honors the full spectrum of human experience, including the body, the nervous system, the psyche, and the ancestral field, creating conditions for healing that are both clinically grounded and spiritually alive. In addition to his private practice, Christopher is a prolific educator and thought leader, developing online courses, somatic curricula, and cultural healing frameworks that make trauma-informed care more accessible and culturally resonant. He is an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine and a respected voice in the fields of somatic therapy, trauma healing, and ancestral wellness. Christopher is based in Los Angeles, California, and works with English-speaking clients remotely across California. He is licensed in California (LCSW) and partners with platforms including Headway, Alma, and SonderMind to make quality mental health care accessible through insurance. All articles Entertainment What Anime, Gaming, and AI Taught Me About Trauma For years, I kept two languages separate: the clinical language of nervous system regulation and trauma, and the language of anime, comics, and games that had shaped me since childhood. It took one client’s... READ ARTICLE Society Finally, a Language for What They Survived I sat down to watch Narcissist’s Playbook expecting to take clinical notes. I've spent years working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, and I wanted a resource I could point clients toward, something... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness What Modern Therapy Forgot, and What My Ancestors Never Stopped Knowing Every piece of work I have shared in this series has been pointing toward something. Toward a way of understanding healing that is larger than symptom reduction. Toward a clinical practice that honors... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Pride Is a Nervous System Experience, Not Just a Cultural One I want to say something that rarely gets said plainly enough in the spaces where LGBTQ+ people are supposed to feel celebrated: Pride is exhausting. Not because something is wrong with you. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Healing Through Nervous System and Ancestral Wisdom – Interview with Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, somatic therapist, and the founder of Healthemindset, a fully remote practice serving empaths, highly sensitive people, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Are You Actually an Empath, Or Is That Your Trauma Talking? This one is going to ask something of you. I want you to stay with me, even if what I am about to say feels a little unsettling at first, because I am going to offer a distinction that has genuinely changed... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain Psychotherapist & Ancestral Healer 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 Christopher Sanchez-Lascurain Psychotherapist & Ancestral Healer 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?

Alex Verdiaz is committed to helping mid-aged women create their version of work-life balance. Being optimistic and visionary has been the catalyst for Alex to show women that it is possible to live an extraordinary life and has helped her develop and grow her Career Change business. “How can you figure out what you want to do next if you do not know who you are today” statement has helped many women realize that reconnecting to your true self is imperative in a career change and finding that new career which will give you longevity, fulfillment, and happiness. Alex’s Change Factor and Discover Your Next Career programs have helped women fully understand who they are, who they want to be and make the change to achieve their work-life balance. Her “nothing is impossible” attitude is infectious, her style is supportive and firm, her strategy focuses on your success solely, and her dedication to helping women is with open arms as she wants the world to have a better balance of women in fulfilled careers and living a lifestyle they want. Alex Verdiaz Executive Contributor Career Change 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? Alex Verdiaz Career Change Coach Alex Verdiaz is committed to helping mid-aged women create their version of work-life balance. Being optimistic and visionary has been the catalyst for Alex to show women that it is possible to live an extraordinary life and has helped her develop and grow her Career Change business. “How can you figure out what you want to do next if you do not know who you are today” statement has helped many women realize that reconnecting to your true self is imperative in a career change and finding that new career which will give you longevity, fulfillment, and happiness. Alex’s Change Factor and Discover Your Next Career programs have helped women fully understand who they are, who they want to be and make the change to achieve their work-life balance. Her “nothing is impossible” attitude is infectious, her style is supportive and firm, her strategy focuses on your success solely, and her dedication to helping women is with open arms as she wants the world to have a better balance of women in fulfilled careers and living a lifestyle they want. All articles Career Get Back into Flow to Make Career Transitioning Easier Written by: Alex Verdiaz, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Alex Verdiaz Career Change 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 Alex Verdiaz Career Change 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?

Isabel Bogdan, DNP, WHNP is a nurse leader specializing in women's health with a focus on high-risk obstetrics. She has dedicated her skills and art of advanced practice nursing to caring for women since 1998. Graduate from Columbia University with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and specializing in Women's Health. Her focus is providing guidance to women throughout the lifespan and across the illness to wellness spectrum. She is the founder of the belev method / belev.co, a wellness program designed to provide modern women's health. Isabel Bogdan Executive Contributor Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Isabel Bogdan Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Isabel Bogdan, DNP, WHNP is a nurse leader specializing in women's health with a focus on high-risk obstetrics. She has dedicated her skills and art of advanced practice nursing to caring for women since 1998. Graduate from Columbia University with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and specializing in Women's Health. Her focus is providing guidance to women throughout the lifespan and across the illness to wellness spectrum. She is the founder of the belev method / belev.co, a wellness program designed to provide modern women's health. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Isabel Bogdan Women's Health Nurse Practitioner The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Isabel Bogdan Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Stacey Marmolejo is a Career Transition Coach. She helps people who want to leave their job to own their own business. She is the creator of Franchise Prep Academy which provides unbiased courses on all you need to know to buy the franchise business that is right for you. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, Stacey gave up a prestigious Senior Vice President position with a national firm to purchase a start-up franchise.16 years later, as one of the Top 10% of franchisees, she successfully sold her franchise business and now dedicates her time to helping others who want to pursue a similar path to career success and life happiness. Stacey Marmolejo Executive Contributor Career Transition 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? Stacey Marmolejo Career Transition Coach Stacey Marmolejo is a Career Transition Coach. She helps people who want to leave their job to own their own business. She is the creator of Franchise Prep Academy which provides unbiased courses on all you need to know to buy the franchise business that is right for you. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, Stacey gave up a prestigious Senior Vice President position with a national firm to purchase a start-up franchise.16 years later, as one of the Top 10% of franchisees, she successfully sold her franchise business and now dedicates her time to helping others who want to pursue a similar path to career success and life happiness. All articles Business 10 Misconceptions About Owning A Franchise When it comes to owning your own business, a franchise may be the perfect option for you. READ ARTICLE Career 3 Reasons This Recession Is The Best Time To Quit Your Job And Start A Business Have you been dreaming of owning your own business but never dared to take the leap? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Stacey Marmolejo Career Transition 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 Stacey Marmolejo Career Transition 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?

Chris is the founder and CEO of 10X Leadership Consulting (10XLC). 10XLC is a premier consulting company that identifies and diagnoses issues that impede the development and growth of businesses. 10XLC specializes in strategy, leadership, and culture development. Chris is also a co-author of the book “Triumphant Transitions” published by Trilogy Publishing. As a 30-year Air Force veteran, he developed the mantras “Leadership is relentless!” and “When you add value, you become invaluable.” Both were key beacons that helped him navigate and have highly successful careers in two different industries. Success for Chris is seeing people around him grow, evolve, and become effective when they gain a seat at the table. His mindset is for his life to be at its fullest, others must release their gift(s) into the world. By releasing their gift(s), the world is made more complete. Christopher H. McKinney Sr Senior Level Executive Contributor Entrepreneur | Author | Leader Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Christopher H. McKinney Sr Entrepreneur | Author | Leader Chris is the founder and CEO of 10X Leadership Consulting (10XLC). 10XLC is a premier consulting company that identifies and diagnoses issues that impede the development and growth of businesses. 10XLC specializes in strategy, leadership, and culture development. Chris is also a co-author of the book “Triumphant Transitions” published by Trilogy Publishing. As a 30-year Air Force veteran, he developed the mantras “Leadership is relentless!” and “When you add value, you become invaluable.” Both were key beacons that helped him navigate and have highly successful careers in two different industries. Success for Chris is seeing people around him grow, evolve, and become effective when they gain a seat at the table. His mindset is for his life to be at its fullest, others must release their gift(s) into the world. By releasing their gift(s), the world is made more complete. All articles Mindset Am I Willing To Die To Become? The concept of metamorphosis is not limited to the chrysalis of butterflies. READ ARTICLE Career Bridging The Gap Period – Career Progression – 4 Steps To Get From Here To There Have you ever been in a position where you were on the way somewhere but were not quite there yet? READ ARTICLE Mindset POV – Self-Imposed Confinement Here I am again, writing another article off the path I usually travel. READ ARTICLE Mindset You Are The Gift (Part 1) This article is off the beaten path I typically traverse when writing. I wrote this article for the sole purpose of lifting others. READ ARTICLE Mindset How To Effectively Deal With Negative Workplace Conflict It's Increasing. Conflict. For many in the workplace, conflict is an ugly 4-letter word. READ ARTICLE Business Create A Fortune 500 Culture Culture is the shadow government of any organization. Why? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Christopher H. McKinney Sr Entrepreneur | Author | Leader The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Christopher H. McKinney Sr Entrepreneur | Author | Leader Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Siobhan Fitzgerald is a transformative lifestyle educator, focused on filling that void we have within us, through breathwork regimes, ayurvedic diet and yoga therapy. A fusion that is unique for every individual. Working with a one-hundred-year-old lineage, the practices are a commitment to leading a life free from emotional pain and that hollow void we are compelled to keep trying to fill. The void that causes that pain. Her goal is to liberate us from that mindset and give us transformational tools that change and evolve with your own personal growth and journey. Her childhood traumas (plural) and dysfunctional teenage years gave her a deep longing to seek out that change, filling her own void from a lack of boundaries, respect, harmony, stability or love in her life. She found this for herself, in an ancient and science-based lineage in India. It has been her saving grace, her freedom from her own pain and struggles and her ability to grasp life with both hands and be able to say I feel fulfilled, happy and content no matter what else life throws my way. I have the tools within me to resolve just about anything. She is with gratitude sharing and teaching others how to follow simple practices for transformation and growth, clarity and change for a positive and healthy body and mind. Her twenty years of dedication and laterally a three-year intensive program of studies with neurologists, surgeons, philosophers, breath masters, ayurvedic doctors and yoga therapists at the highly recognised Kailvalyadham Institute, Pune, India made her the only UK student certified to teach this methodology direct from the lineage. They wanted a small group of life long students to keep this knowledge functional and alive. Siobhan says “ I was all talked out, seeing councilors, healers and trying many other spiritual practices”, she felt like she kept walking into doors, when met by her breath master. He eradicated a lot of her physiological problems in a very short space of time. A new version of herself emerged and there was no going back. This was a new feeling for life, happiness and freedom. Siobhan also knew it was an ongoing work in progress. To continue evolving. We seek a quick fix, or solution to help meet our needs. In reality quick fixes are short lived bursts of effort with a pattern of giving us a high and then a low, once the fix wears off. It expends a lot of our vital force or energy. The dopamine hit we receive fades, and we look for something else. This could be anything from the new car to the fad diet. None of these things fill the void. True growth comes from a steady effort with the right tools. Those tools are incredible, and they start deep inside of us, in our gut and our secondary station the heart. When we tap into these tissues, nerves and spaces, our troubled patterns transform into resilient, functional, confident and very fulfilled inner joy. There is no other way. We just have to want to go through it to get to the gold on the other side. Once we taste it, we want more and the side effects I am happy to say are enough to lift the sides of your mouth into the biggest inner smile life can give you. Take care of your inner you everyday and the outer you will shine. It’s infectious, it touches those around you, and it gives hope and pure joy. Siobhan is almost finished her first book of three she is writing “breath code”. It focuses on key active practices that unlock our central nervous system and allow Prana or life-force energy to freely flow. The inner calm this brings is priceless and it is a prerequisite that is greatly missed before taking up slow breath work or meditation. Our mind is a monkey. Our goal is to quiet it down so we can heal and see clearly in the still moments of life. Contentment arrives in a subtle and more permanent manner which settles in our body and soothes our mind. You can find out much more at pranaforlife.com Siobhan Fitzgerald Executive Contributor Yoga Therapist and Breath Master 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? Siobhan Fitzgerald Yoga Therapist and Breath Master Siobhan Fitzgerald is a transformative lifestyle educator, focused on filling that void we have within us, through breathwork regimes, ayurvedic diet and yoga therapy. A fusion that is unique for every individual. Working with a one-hundred-year-old lineage, the practices are a commitment to leading a life free from emotional pain and that hollow void we are compelled to keep trying to fill. The void that causes that pain. Her goal is to liberate us from that mindset and give us transformational tools that change and evolve with your own personal growth and journey. Her childhood traumas (plural) and dysfunctional teenage years gave her a deep longing to seek out that change, filling her own void from a lack of boundaries, respect, harmony, stability or love in her life. She found this for herself, in an ancient and science-based lineage in India. It has been her saving grace, her freedom from her own pain and struggles and her ability to grasp life with both hands and be able to say I feel fulfilled, happy and content no matter what else life throws my way. I have the tools within me to resolve just about anything. She is with gratitude sharing and teaching others how to follow simple practices for transformation and growth, clarity and change for a positive and healthy body and mind. Her twenty years of dedication and laterally a three-year intensive program of studies with neurologists, surgeons, philosophers, breath masters, ayurvedic doctors and yoga therapists at the highly recognised Kailvalyadham Institute, Pune, India made her the only UK student certified to teach this methodology direct from the lineage. They wanted a small group of life long students to keep this knowledge functional and alive. Siobhan says “ I was all talked out, seeing councilors, healers and trying many other spiritual practices”, she felt like she kept walking into doors, when met by her breath master. He eradicated a lot of her physiological problems in a very short space of time. A new version of herself emerged and there was no going back. This was a new feeling for life, happiness and freedom. Siobhan also knew it was an ongoing work in progress. To continue evolving. We seek a quick fix, or solution to help meet our needs. In reality quick fixes are short lived bursts of effort with a pattern of giving us a high and then a low, once the fix wears off. It expends a lot of our vital force or energy. The dopamine hit we receive fades, and we look for something else. This could be anything from the new car to the fad diet. None of these things fill the void. True growth comes from a steady effort with the right tools. Those tools are incredible, and they start deep inside of us, in our gut and our secondary station the heart. When we tap into these tissues, nerves and spaces, our troubled patterns transform into resilient, functional, confident and very fulfilled inner joy. There is no other way. We just have to want to go through it to get to the gold on the other side. Once we taste it, we want more and the side effects I am happy to say are enough to lift the sides of your mouth into the biggest inner smile life can give you. Take care of your inner you everyday and the outer you will shine. It’s infectious, it touches those around you, and it gives hope and pure joy. Siobhan is almost finished her first book of three she is writing “breath code”. It focuses on key active practices that unlock our central nervous system and allow Prana or life-force energy to freely flow. The inner calm this brings is priceless and it is a prerequisite that is greatly missed before taking up slow breath work or meditation. Our mind is a monkey. Our goal is to quiet it down so we can heal and see clearly in the still moments of life. Contentment arrives in a subtle and more permanent manner which settles in our body and soothes our mind. You can find out much more at pranaforlife.com All articles Health & Wellness Forget The Fad And Breathe Your Way Into 2025 There are many theories on what makes for a good routine to keep you well in today's world. Our fast-paced life means less time... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 6 Great Ways To Reduce Your Hypertension Knock your hypertension symptoms on the head. These game-changing habits help dramatically! It is the number one disease in the Western... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Siobhan Fitzgerald Yoga Therapist and Breath Master 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 Siobhan Fitzgerald Yoga Therapist and Breath Master 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?