Lana Duncan-Hartgraves is an author, psychic medium, animal communicator, hypnotist, and Reiki master who integrates spirituality into everyday life. With over 30 years of experience, several master's degrees—including one in counseling—and more than 100,000 readings completed, she shares her knowledge through her books, such as "Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic," the "5D Pioneer" podcast, retreats, and personal readings. Lana is dedicated to helping others achieve higher consciousness and healing. Lana Duncan-Hartgraves Executive Contributor Master Psychic Medium & Life Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Lana Duncan-Hartgraves Master Psychic Medium & Life Coach Lana Duncan-Hartgraves is an author, psychic medium, animal communicator, hypnotist, and Reiki master who integrates spirituality into everyday life. With over 30 years of experience, several master's degrees—including one in counseling—and more than 100,000 readings completed, she shares her knowledge through her books, such as "Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic," the "5D Pioneer" podcast, retreats, and personal readings. Lana is dedicated to helping others achieve higher consciousness and healing. All articles Mindset The Spiritual Meaning of September – Harvest, Balance, and Letting Go There is something different about September. The days begin to shorten, the air starts to change, and summer slowly releases its hold. Even before the leaves begin to fall, many of us can feel that shift. READ ARTICLE Mindset August as the Spiritual Season of Abundance and Transformation As summer reaches its peak, August offers more than warm days, family vacations, and the breathtaking Perseid meteor shower. Spiritually, it represents a powerful turning point, a time to recognize... READ ARTICLE Mindset June as the Season of Renewal, Reflection, and Transformation As summer begins and daylight stretches longer across the sky, June has long been associated with renewal, emotional growth, and transformation. Across spiritual, cultural, and seasonal traditions, the... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle April – The Sacred Season of Awakening and Renewal In the metaphysical and spiritual realms, April is far more than a simple turn of the calendar—it is a profound energetic threshold. A time when both the Earth and the human spirit begin to awaken, expand... READ ARTICLE Mindset March as the Sacred Bridge Between Shadow and Light March arrives not as a sudden awakening, but as a threshold month, a quiet crossing between what has been and what is becoming. As winter loosens its grip and the first signs of spring begin to stir... READ ARTICLE Mindset Fire, Fate & Forward Motion – Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse As February unfolds, it arrives carrying both celestial significance and cultural renewal. Chinese New Year 2026, also known as the Lunar New Year, begins on Tuesday, February 17, ushering in the Year... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lana Duncan-Hartgraves Master Psychic Medium & Life Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Lana Duncan-Hartgraves Master Psychic Medium & Life Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Lesley Mann is a personal injury life coach and seasoned personal injury paralegal with over two decades of experience working within the legal system in Toronto, Canada. Throughout her career, she has worked on both the plaintiff and defense sides of personal injury law, giving her a rare and comprehensive understanding of the legal, emotional, and practical realities families face after a loved one has been in a serious accident. Over the years, Lesley witnessed firsthand how a single moment—an unexpected injury or accident—can change the course of a person's life and ripple through entire families. While her legal work helped people navigate claims and litigation, she also saw the lasting emotional toll that often remained long after a case was settled. These experiences shaped her belief that people affected by personal injury need more than legal guidance—they need support navigating the complex human side of healing and recovery. Her path took on an even deeper meaning after a motor vehicle accident involving her father, in which he continues to suffer from a traumatic brain injury, gave her personal insight into the uncertainty, grief, and adjustment that families experience when a loved one's life is suddenly altered. This experience inspired Lesley to expand her work beyond the legal field and step into a role as a life coach dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by personal injury. Today, Lesley combines her professional expertise and lived experience to help clients navigate the "new normal" that often follows after an accident. Through coaching, writing, and advocacy, she provides practical tools, emotional support, and guidance for caregivers, family members, and individuals working to rebuild their lives after injury. Above all, Lesley believes that while an accident may change the course of a life, it does not define its entire story. Her mission is to walk alongside her clients as they rediscover resilience, regain confidence, and move forward in life with clarity, strength, and hope. Lesley Mann Executive Contributor Personal Injury Life Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Lesley Mann Personal Injury Life Coach Lesley Mann is a personal injury life coach and seasoned personal injury paralegal with over two decades of experience working within the legal system in Toronto, Canada. Throughout her career, she has worked on both the plaintiff and defense sides of personal injury law, giving her a rare and comprehensive understanding of the legal, emotional, and practical realities families face after a loved one has been in a serious accident. Over the years, Lesley witnessed firsthand how a single moment—an unexpected injury or accident—can change the course of a person's life and ripple through entire families. While her legal work helped people navigate claims and litigation, she also saw the lasting emotional toll that often remained long after a case was settled. These experiences shaped her belief that people affected by personal injury need more than legal guidance—they need support navigating the complex human side of healing and recovery. Her path took on an even deeper meaning after a motor vehicle accident involving her father, in which he continues to suffer from a traumatic brain injury, gave her personal insight into the uncertainty, grief, and adjustment that families experience when a loved one's life is suddenly altered. This experience inspired Lesley to expand her work beyond the legal field and step into a role as a life coach dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by personal injury. Today, Lesley combines her professional expertise and lived experience to help clients navigate the "new normal" that often follows after an accident. Through coaching, writing, and advocacy, she provides practical tools, emotional support, and guidance for caregivers, family members, and individuals working to rebuild their lives after injury. Above all, Lesley believes that while an accident may change the course of a life, it does not define its entire story. Her mission is to walk alongside her clients as they rediscover resilience, regain confidence, and move forward in life with clarity, strength, and hope. All articles Relationships How to Cope with Uncertainty and Loss of Control After a Loved One is Hurt in an Accident The day I received the call about my dad started like any other summer day. I was swimming with my kids when my phone rang. Within minutes, I was rushing to the hospital with my husband, walking into an... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lesley Mann Personal Injury Life Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Lesley Mann Personal Injury Life Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

How Matthew Aizen Is Turning AI into Real Business Outcomes at Nevari How Matthew Aizen Is Turning AI into Real Business Outcomes at Nevari Matthew Aizen is a technology executive and entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and CEO of Nevari, an AI-first business and technology firm challenging how modern organisations operate, make decisions, and create value. With more than 15 years of experience across data, technology, and strategy, Matthew Aizen has built a career spanning Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem and the global family office landscape. That dual exposure has shaped his perspective on performance, not as a function of resources, but of how effectively organisations make and execute decisions. At Nevari, he is focused on embedding artificial intelligence directly into the core of enterprise operations, from governance and capital allocation to risk and execution, helping institutions move beyond pilots and into measurable, scalable impact. His approach reflects a broader shift in the market: from AI as a tool to AI as infrastructure. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Business Effective Time Management for Entrepreneurs and Turning Every Minute into an Opportunity Many people believe that time management for entrepreneurs is about filling up the calendar, completing every item on the to-do list, and squeezing maximum output from every single minute. But anyone who... READ ARTICLE Leadership How Media Affects the Nervous System and Why Regulation Matters More Than Willpower Digital overwhelm is often framed as a problem of discipline, too much scrolling, too little focus, not enough boundaries. Media psychology points to a different underlying mechanism. In media-saturated... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Building a Practice That Heals the Whole Person Across the mental health field, a quiet but meaningful shift is taking place. More therapists are beginning to reimagine not only where they work, but how they practice. Moving beyond high-volume systems... READ ARTICLE Technology Your Next Security Breach Will Come From AI Agents With Valid Credentials Shopify’s Chief Information Security Officer has spent fourteen years building the security architecture behind one of the world’s largest commerce platforms. Now, as AI agents begin making purchases... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Real Reason Stress and Chronic Pain Persist and How to Heal from the Root Stress and chronic pain often persist because we focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes. By understanding how the nervous system detects safety and... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 4-Week Outdoor Challenge to Embody Nature, Move More, and Care for the Earth From sofa to soulful movement, this gentle 4-week challenge invites you to choose one outdoor activity that feels enjoyable, meaningful, and inspiring, then deepen it into a practice of wellness, wonder... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Faith and fear are both powered by belief. You choose which one leads." Anri Olivier, Founder, Mindset & Business Coach Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast The One Shift Smart Enterprises Are Making with Matthew Aizen - Brainz Podcast In this episode of the Brainz Magazine podcast, Matthew Aizen, Founder and CEO of Nevari, joins us for a sharp and insightful conversation on AI-first transformation, decision intelligence, and the future of intelligent business. Matthew shares the story behind Nevari, why he chose autonomy over investor control, and how his company helps organisations identify inefficiencies, automate intelligently, and make stronger strategic decisions. The conversation explores what separates true AI-first enterprises from businesses simply buying tools off the shelf, why many leaders are misunderstanding AI adoption, and how the role of leadership must evolve in a rapidly changing world. 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Juanita Viale guides and coaches motivated entrepreneurs and companies to Consciously boost their brand and effectively share their unique stories. Based on the French Riviera, she provides personal Conscious marketing, positive leadership, and mindfulness coaching services. Juanita's ""Conscious Boosting"" approach is based on a mindful framework of intention, connection, and authenticity. These elements serve as the foundations for delivering messages that resonate and inspire people to identify and engage with You and your Brand. ​As a certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she gently guides You to reconnect with your truest authentic self and help you get aligned with your intentions. Juanita Viale Senior Level Executive Contributor Conscious Marketing & Mindfulness Coaching Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Juanita Viale Conscious Marketing & Mindfulness Coaching Juanita Viale guides and coaches motivated entrepreneurs and companies to Consciously boost their brand and effectively share their unique stories. Based on the French Riviera, she provides personal Conscious marketing, positive leadership, and mindfulness coaching services. Juanita's ""Conscious Boosting"" approach is based on a mindful framework of intention, connection, and authenticity. These elements serve as the foundations for delivering messages that resonate and inspire people to identify and engage with You and your Brand. As a certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, she gently guides You to reconnect with your truest authentic self and help you get aligned with your intentions. All articles Mindset 5 Mindful Approaches To Embrace Excellence Over Perfectionism The pursuit of perfection has become a common obsession in modern society for many, especially with the influence of social media. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Conscious Living By Design If you have started down a conscious path towards living a more mindfully led life, then you know that it's not just about shifting your... READ ARTICLE Mindset Can Spirituality Be The New Skill Set? Ever present are the narratives about implementing positive and healthy company cultures for improving employee productivity and loyalty READ ARTICLE Mindset 4 Ways To Develop Steadfast Presence One of the lessons the world is learning right now with the heartfelt loss of the world’s longest-running monarch Queen Elizabeth II READ ARTICLE Mindset Where Is The Meaning In Your Life? And Where To Find It Written by: Juanita Viale, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Flailing Or Flourishing? How To Start Flourishing Today Amidst the distraction of the chaotic events currently unfolding in our world, we can easily and unknowingly be influenced by the energy of READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Juanita Viale Conscious Marketing & Mindfulness Coaching The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Juanita Viale Conscious Marketing & Mindfulness Coaching Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Starting a Business Starting a business can be both exciting and daunting. Our contributors offer practical advice on overcoming common challenges and making informed decisions to help you turn your business idea into reality. With the right preparation and resources, you can launch a successful business and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams. AI Will Not Build Your Startup, It Will Help You Build the Wrong One Faster There has never been a better time to be a non-technical founder with an idea. That is also what makes this moment in time dangerous. You have seen what happened over the last couple of years. Tools like Lovable... Start Now Five Things I’ve Learned About Running a Private Practice Opening a private practice can feel like stepping into the unknown. There’s excitement, freedom, and the opportunity to create a career that reflects your values and expertise. But alongside the flexibility... Start Now The Safest Job You Have Is the Riskiest Position You Hold You did everything you were told to do. You climbed. You hit the number. You built the title, the income, the life that looks right in every photo. Somewhere along the way, the thing that was... Start Now The Permission That’s Never Coming After seeking external permission to achieve greatness for over two decades, I finally took the leap and gave myself the permission that was never going to come from anywhere else. It was March 2025... Start Now Why 2026 is a Rare Moment for Established SMEs Across the mid-market, established business owners can already feel something changing. AI is moving closer to the core of how work gets done, even if they haven't yet decided what to do about it. For years... Start Now What Scares You? Is It Really the Spider? Fear is a funny thing. It can stop us in our tracks, keep us awake at night, and convince us not to do things that we are perfectly capable of doing. But I've often wondered whether we're actually... Start Now How Residential and Commercial Development Can Prepare for What’s Next Ground-up construction has long been one of the strongest indicators of economic confidence in the United States. When developers break ground on new residential communities, office buildings... Start Now The Five Decisions That Decide Your Startup's First Year Every year, thousands of startups begin with an idea they believe in, a motivated founding team, and, if they’re lucky, enough capital to get started. Most of them will not make it to year two. This has nothing to... Start Now If I Were a Founder Again, Here is What I Would Do at Every Stage of Growth Most founders know what to build. Very few know how to build the team, the culture, and the operating model underneath it. Here is what I would do differently at every stage, from the first days of... Start Now Why 'Powered by AI' is Killing Your Startup and What to Build Instead If you were around for the late 90s, you’ll remember the dot-com bubble. You could take a terrible business selling dog food, slap a ".com" on the end of the name, and suddenly investors were throwing... Start Now Building a Purpose-Led Organisation When the System Keeps Saying No Chantelle Ryan is no stranger to hard work. She’s a mother to nine children, and she had been pouring her heart and soul into the regional education system for two decades when she started a sideline... Start Now Your Family and Friends Are Killing Your Startup (And They Don't Even Know It) We have all seen the film. "If you build it, they will come." It is a romantic notion, isn't it? The idea that if you just lock yourself in a room, write the perfect code, and launch a beautiful website... Start Now Idea to Income in 30 Days – A No-Fluff Guide to Start Your Business Starting a business can feel incredibly overwhelming. You’re told to write a business plan, build a brand, create a website, and somehow “figure it all out” before you even begin. It’s no wonder so many... Start Now Why Serious Founders Challenge the Narratives of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship has developed a powerful cultural mythology over the last decade, advice travels faster than analysis and certain phrases are repeated so frequently that they begin to feel like universal... Start Now If Your Product Needs Constant Explanations, It’s Not Ready In early-stage teams, explanations often become a substitute for clarity. Founders explain the product on calls. Teams walk users through flows manually. Decks include long slides clarifying how things work. Start Now Am I Meant to Be an Entrepreneur or Just Tired of My Job? More women are questioning whether entrepreneurship is the right next step in their career journey. But is the desire to start a business driven by purpose or by frustration? Before making a... Start Now Branding, Marketing & Sales Business Strategy Customer Success Starting a Business Scaling a Business Entrepreneur Load more

Jennifer Maharajh is the CEO/Founder of Simply Healthy Global Media, a global movement and platform that empowers and educates the community about resilience, mindset, healthy living and more. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease as a young age, Jennifer was determined to change the outcome of her story and has become a published author, Podcast Host, Global Summit Producer and Health and Beauty Entrepreneur. She is the creator of the annual global healing motivational summit gathering dynamic voices to uplift and empower through their stories of tragedy to triumph. Jennifer uses her platform to build community, create global change and promote a healthy life and always make the impossible, POSSIBLE! Jennifer Maharajh Executive Contributor Simply Healthy Global Media 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? Jennifer Maharajh Simply Healthy Global Media Jennifer Maharajh is the CEO/Founder of Simply Healthy Global Media, a global movement and platform that empowers and educates the community about resilience, mindset, healthy living and more. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease as a young age, Jennifer was determined to change the outcome of her story and has become a published author, Podcast Host, Global Summit Producer and Health and Beauty Entrepreneur. She is the creator of the annual global healing motivational summit gathering dynamic voices to uplift and empower through their stories of tragedy to triumph. Jennifer uses her platform to build community, create global change and promote a healthy life and always make the impossible, POSSIBLE! All articles Mindset How To Live With Purpose, Passion And Persistence – The 3 Ps To Happiness The true power to unlock contentment and happiness in life begins with purpose. We each have a unique purpose that leads to greatness. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle How To Live Joyfully With A Chronic Disease – 5 Key Steps To Keep Thriving Living with a chronic illness presents many challenges and a rollercoaster of emotions. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Jennifer Maharajh Simply Healthy Global Media 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 Jennifer Maharajh Simply Healthy Global Media 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?

Justin Edgar is a life and breathwork coach, speaker, and creator of The Art of Creative Flow, a transformational program designed to help individuals, leaders, and teams move beyond burnout, emotional disconnection, and creative stagnation. His work guides clients back into clarity, vitality, and a deep sense of purpose through the integration of mindful somatic practice, breathwork, and creative reconnection.   Justin’s approach is grounded in decades of experience across entrepreneurship, financial markets, education, and holistic wellbeing. He spent over 15 years in global finance before co-founding and leading several purpose-driven ventures, including a Montessori preschool, a conscious bookstore and learning space, and Genki Vitality, a wellness studio offering evidence-based, traditional healing modalities including breathwork, sauna, light and cold therapy to support nervous system regulation and whole-person vitality   Through Creative Purpose and The Art of Creative Flow, Justin now supports clients navigating high-pressure careers, leadership transitions, and life crossroads. His method draws from neuroscience, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions, helping people move through resistance, reconnect to their inner intelligence, and take aligned, courageous action in both life and business.   With a calm yet incisive presence, Justin brings deep empathy and practical insight to each coaching relationship, empowering his clients to step into more authentic, creative, and resilient versions of themselves. Justin Edgar Executive Contributor 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? Justin Edgar Coach Justin Edgar is a life and breathwork coach, speaker, and creator of The Art of Creative Flow, a transformational program designed to help individuals, leaders, and teams move beyond burnout, emotional disconnection, and creative stagnation. His work guides clients back into clarity, vitality, and a deep sense of purpose through the integration of mindful somatic practice, breathwork, and creative reconnection. Justin’s approach is grounded in decades of experience across entrepreneurship, financial markets, education, and holistic wellbeing. He spent over 15 years in global finance before co-founding and leading several purpose-driven ventures, including a Montessori preschool, a conscious bookstore and learning space, and Genki Vitality, a wellness studio offering evidence-based, traditional healing modalities including breathwork, sauna, light and cold therapy to support nervous system regulation and whole-person vitality Through Creative Purpose and The Art of Creative Flow, Justin now supports clients navigating high-pressure careers, leadership transitions, and life crossroads. His method draws from neuroscience, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions, helping people move through resistance, reconnect to their inner intelligence, and take aligned, courageous action in both life and business. With a calm yet incisive presence, Justin brings deep empathy and practical insight to each coaching relationship, empowering his clients to step into more authentic, creative, and resilient versions of themselves. All articles Business No Special Talents, the Art of a Genius Mind There is a line from Einstein that is so often repeated it risks being misunderstood entirely, “I possess no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Most people hear that as humility. I don’t. READ ARTICLE Mindset Jumper Leads for the Living and Why Life Is an Affair of the Heart If you genuinely want to live a life you love, it makes sense to let the heart lead. The heart is not merely a pump. It is the primary home of our felt resonance with the world. Before the cortex thinks... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Tao of Habit Formation – How Persistence Shapes Perception and Perception Becomes Destiny In this article, we delve into the Taoist perspective on habit formation, drawing from Lao Tzu's timeless wisdom. We explore how thoughts, repeated actions, and attention influence perception and ultimately... READ ARTICLE Mindset On the Origins of a Bright Idea Most of us have been taught to believe that ideas are produced somewhere inside us. In the brain, perhaps. In the firing of neurons, the folding of cortex, the chemistry of thought. READ ARTICLE Society Beware Our Idols and Lift the Lens We often speak of the Founding Fathers as if they were carved fully formed from marble, paragons of virtue, united in purpose, pure of intention. But history, when viewed without the haze of nostalgia... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Breathwork, Serotonin, and the Science of Self-Transformation Breathwork sits at the foundation of nearly every contemplative tradition on Earth. Long before we spoke about “mindfulness” or “inner work”, humans understood that the breath is the simplest and most... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Justin Edgar 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 Justin Edgar 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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Candace Tozer is a uniquely gifted soul aligned quantum life coach, her passion lies in seeing her clients thrive not just survive, moving them out of the mindset and embodiment of limitation into the realm of possibility. Candace’s coaching focuses on teaching her clients to embody spirituality at the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual level, ensuring an all-encompassing experience and a holistically sustainable way of being in everyday life. Candace shares the tools needed to reconnect and establish a deeper connection to one’s true self. Session areas of focus on cultivating a connection to presence, meditation, breathwork, nervous system regulation, detox and the art of alchemy. Candace Tozer Executive Contributor Soul Aligned Quantum Life Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Candace Tozer Soul Aligned Quantum Life Coach Candace Tozer is a uniquely gifted soul aligned quantum life coach, her passion lies in seeing her clients thrive not just survive, moving them out of the mindset and embodiment of limitation into the realm of possibility. Candace’s coaching focuses on teaching her clients to embody spirituality at the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual level, ensuring an all-encompassing experience and a holistically sustainable way of being in everyday life. Candace shares the tools needed to reconnect and establish a deeper connection to one’s true self. Session areas of focus on cultivating a connection to presence, meditation, breathwork, nervous system regulation, detox and the art of alchemy. All articles Mindset Meeting Yourself Deeply – My Journey Into The Darkness A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of attending a darkness retreat centre and had the most profound experience... READ ARTICLE Mindset Cultivating Ceremony In The Mundane Moments To Turn The Ordinary Into Extraordinary Everyone lives their lives with moments, moments of joy, moments of sadness and everything in between, but how often do we consciously... READ ARTICLE Mindset The 4 Chambers Of Vitality – An Inclusive Approach To A Balanced Spiritual Life When trying to obtain spiritual balance in your life it is essential to understand that there is more than one area that needs... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How To Transcend Victimhood So That Trauma Can Become Your Superpower Playing the victim is the calling card of individuals who identify vehemently with their trauma story, with their pain... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Risk Of Outsourcing Your Healing In A World Of Instant Gratification In a world where instant gratification has become a default setting to our experience... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews A Goddess Having A Human Experience – Exclusive Interview With Candace Tozer Candace Tozer is a uniquely gifted soul aligned quantum life coach, her passion lies in seeing her clients thrive not just survive... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Candace Tozer Soul Aligned Quantum Life Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Candace Tozer Soul Aligned Quantum Life Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Heather Burt knew from a young age she wanted to "help" in some way. Initially, her desire to help translated into military service, where she worked in law enforcement. While she found the work rewarding, she wasn't having the impact on people's lives in the way she imagined.   Not knowing what she wanted to do, Heather spent the next twenty-three years of her life figuring it out. Serving in three different branches of the military, living in nearly every quadrant of America, working in every industry from manufacturing to ballroom dance, Heather began to think she missed her opportunity to serve humanity in a meaningful way. Little did she know, her unintentional journey laid the groundwork for the life experience that would become her message: Your Individual EvoLution Directive, or YIELD.   YIELD is the distillation and integration of fundamental personal development concepts which she shares in her book, Personal Evolution: Four Essential Elements For Navigating Your Life.   Heather continues to share the message of freedom that comes from Evolutionary Thinking while also serving in the military. Heather M. Burt Executive Contributor YIELD 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? Heather M. Burt YIELD Coach Heather Burt knew from a young age she wanted to "help" in some way. Initially, her desire to help translated into military service, where she worked in law enforcement. While she found the work rewarding, she wasn't having the impact on people's lives in the way she imagined. Not knowing what she wanted to do, Heather spent the next twenty-three years of her life figuring it out. Serving in three different branches of the military, living in nearly every quadrant of America, working in every industry from manufacturing to ballroom dance, Heather began to think she missed her opportunity to serve humanity in a meaningful way. Little did she know, her unintentional journey laid the groundwork for the life experience that would become her message: Your Individual EvoLution Directive, or YIELD. YIELD is the distillation and integration of fundamental personal development concepts which she shares in her book, Personal Evolution: Four Essential Elements For Navigating Your Life. Heather continues to share the message of freedom that comes from Evolutionary Thinking while also serving in the military. All articles Exclusive interviews A Passion for Personal Evolution – Exclusive Interview With Heather Burt Meet Heather Burt, the visionary behind Your Individual EvoLution Directive, or YIELD. With a diverse background spanning law enforcement... READ ARTICLE Mindset Four Essential Elements For Navigating Your Personal Evolution Is there an alternative means for navigating life beyond the narrow definitions of good and bad or right and wrong as defined by family... READ ARTICLE Mindset Experiencing Personal Evolution Through Leaning Into Surrender Can leaning into Surrender drive our Personal Evolution in unimaginable ways? What does Surrender mean in a culture that champions power... READ ARTICLE Mindset Experiencing Personal Evolution Through Living From A Vision Can crafting and living from a Vision be the catalyst that propels you into a new, purpose-driven life? How often have you set goals or... READ ARTICLE Mindset Experiencing Personal Evolution Through Practicing Forgiveness This article does not discuss Forgiveness in the context of trauma and is not intended to be a substitute for professional help. If you... READ ARTICLE Mindset Experiencing Personal Evolution Through Awareness Can something as simple as practicing Awareness fundamentally alter your life? Over ten years ago, I attended an eight-day workshop by... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Heather M. Burt YIELD 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 Heather M. Burt YIELD 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?

Susan Carabello is a Spiritual Teacher and coach dedicated to helping women reconnect with their inner wisdom through meditation. Her goal is to empower them to live with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Susan has created the Renew Method of Manifestation, a signature five-step process designed to release energetic blocks and help individuals align with their true selves. As the founder of Dear Beautiful Soul LLC, an award-winning life coaching business based in Bucks County, PA, Susan is committed to guiding women on their transformational journeys. Susan Carabello Executive Contributor Spiritual Teacher and 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? Susan Carabello Spiritual Teacher and Coach Susan Carabello is a Spiritual Teacher and coach dedicated to helping women reconnect with their inner wisdom through meditation. Her goal is to empower them to live with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Susan has created the Renew Method of Manifestation, a signature five-step process designed to release energetic blocks and help individuals align with their true selves. As the founder of Dear Beautiful Soul LLC, an award-winning life coaching business based in Bucks County, PA, Susan is committed to guiding women on their transformational journeys. All articles Mindset Why Trusting the Unseen Can Be Challenging When You're Used to Trusting Only What You See Have you ever heard the saying, "Seeing is believing"? It's a catchy phrase that took off in the 1980s, thanks to Crazy Eddie, an electronics retailer who claimed his prices were so low they were... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How to Alleviate Anxiety and Build Emotional Resilience with Yoga Do you ever wake up feeling overwhelmed? If you have ever dealt with anxiety, it can make the simple tasks feel like a burden. If you often find yourself lost in thoughts about the future or dwelling on... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How to Balance Life Through Masculine and Feminine Energy Life is all about balance: achieving a work-life balance, working hard, playing hard, and finding that perfect equilibrium between how much we save and how much we spend. But have you ever looked... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How to Master Your Meditation Practice If you had told me 8 years ago that meditation was the magic potion that would one day change my life, I would have laughed in your face. Something so simple yet easily accessible every day is the... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Susan Carabello Spiritual Teacher and 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 Susan Carabello Spiritual Teacher and 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?

Born in Aotearoa New Zealand and raised in the Netherlands, Lindy Lelij has lived her life between cultures. With Māori and European heritage, she left New Zealand as a baby and spent the next 42 years immersed in Dutch life. The Netherlands shaped her language, humour, worldview, and career — yet her connection to her New Zealand roots never faded. In the early 1980s, Lindy expanded her horizons further by living and working in Italy, an experience that deepened her appreciation for cultural diversity and adaptability. In the 1990s, Lindy began building trade links between the Netherlands and New Zealand, travelling back regularly until she made the life-changing decision to return “home” in 2003. What she discovered was that returning was far from simple. Her Dutch identity suddenly felt out of place, and her New Zealand self had yet to take form. It was a quiet grief shared by many migrants and returnees: the feeling of being between worlds. Over time, Lindy rebuilt her sense of belonging — not by trying to fit in, but by embracing the richness of her own culture and story. That realisation — that culture is both inherited and consciously chosen — now lies at the heart of her work. Today, as a Personal Performance Coach and founder of Mpowerme Coaching, Lindy helps people navigate the emotional terrain of migration, cultural transition, and identity. Her approach blends positive psychology with practices such as deep journaling, energetic tuning, and narrative reframing. She works with:· Migrants and returnees who feel unseen, lost, or disconnected· Individuals navigating culture shock, reverse culture shock, or career transitions· People seeking to reclaim their power and rediscover identity. Behind her coaching is more than empathy: it is grounded in three decades of leadership, management, and governance experience. Lindy has worked across health management, business development, and government agencies, while also running her own businesses in New Zealand and Europe. She has served in governance roles locally and nationally, mentored professionals in leadership, and navigated the realities of raising a family while starting over in a new country.  These experiences give her coaching a rare depth — a blend of professional expertise, lived wisdom, and cultural insight. Above all, Lindy empowers others to transform change into possibility, helping them flourish in the spaces between cultures and identities. Lindy Lelij Executive Contributor Founder of Mpowerme Coaching Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Lindy Lelij Founder of Mpowerme Coaching Born in Aotearoa New Zealand and raised in the Netherlands, Lindy Lelij has lived her life between cultures. With Māori and European heritage, she left New Zealand as a baby and spent the next 42 years immersed in Dutch life. The Netherlands shaped her language, humour, worldview, and career — yet her connection to her New Zealand roots never faded. In the early 1980s, Lindy expanded her horizons further by living and working in Italy, an experience that deepened her appreciation for cultural diversity and adaptability. In the 1990s, Lindy began building trade links between the Netherlands and New Zealand, travelling back regularly until she made the life-changing decision to return “home” in 2003. What she discovered was that returning was far from simple. Her Dutch identity suddenly felt out of place, and her New Zealand self had yet to take form. It was a quiet grief shared by many migrants and returnees: the feeling of being between worlds. Over time, Lindy rebuilt her sense of belonging — not by trying to fit in, but by embracing the richness of her own culture and story. That realisation — that culture is both inherited and consciously chosen — now lies at the heart of her work. Today, as a Personal Performance Coach and founder of Mpowerme Coaching, Lindy helps people navigate the emotional terrain of migration, cultural transition, and identity. Her approach blends positive psychology with practices such as deep journaling, energetic tuning, and narrative reframing. She works with:· Migrants and returnees who feel unseen, lost, or disconnected· Individuals navigating culture shock, reverse culture shock, or career transitions· People seeking to reclaim their power and rediscover identity. Behind her coaching is more than empathy: it is grounded in three decades of leadership, management, and governance experience. Lindy has worked across health management, business development, and government agencies, while also running her own businesses in New Zealand and Europe. She has served in governance roles locally and nationally, mentored professionals in leadership, and navigated the realities of raising a family while starting over in a new country. These experiences give her coaching a rare depth — a blend of professional expertise, lived wisdom, and cultural insight. Above all, Lindy empowers others to transform change into possibility, helping them flourish in the spaces between cultures and identities. All articles Mindset From Knowing How to Succeed to Knowing How to Belong Have you ever stood beneath an old tree and wondered what makes it so magnificent? Our eyes are usually drawn upward. We look at the broad canopy stretching towards the sky, the strong trunk weathered... READ ARTICLE Business Why Volunteering May Be an Immigrant’s Most Overlooked Career Advantage in New Zealand When people think about immigration, they often focus on the obvious milestones. Securing a visa, finding housing, enrolling children in school, understanding systems, and of course, finding employment... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle You Didn’t Move Countries to Recreate the Same Life, So Why Are You? You made a bold decision: you left a life that worked, at least on paper, and stepped away from structure, status, certainty, and everything that once felt familiar. Choosing change was not accidental... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Power of Dissonance and Why Inner Conflict is Vital in the Migrant Identity Journey Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable tension we feel when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or behaviors, and it is often treated as a discomfort to be eliminated. READ ARTICLE Mindset Running On Empty – The Hidden Resilience Fatigue Behind Immigrant Success Moving countries is rarely just a logistical challenge. Sure, there are visas to sort, schools to research, and houses to find, but the hidden impact is far more personal. Your professional identity... READ ARTICLE Career Rebuilding Your Professional Identity After Moving Countries and Thriving Through Change Moving countries is rarely just a logistical challenge. Sure, there are visas to sort, schools to research, and houses to find, but the hidden impact is far more personal. Your professional identity... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Lindy Lelij Founder of Mpowerme Coaching The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Lindy Lelij Founder of Mpowerme Coaching Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?