Marcela began her career in design and arts before becoming a devoted wife and mother of two. While she cherished family life, she often felt trapped in a cycle of to-do lists and living for others. A chance encounter with a self-development talk ignited her journey of self-discovery, revealing that living with presence and focusing on “being” rather than just “doing” was the key to fulfillment.   As her children grew, Marcela immersed herself in conscious language, body language, life coaching, mindset work, quantum physics, nutrition, trauma release, and belief transformation, completing numerous accreditations and mentorships.   As founder of One Fine Journey® Coaching, Marcela offers her signature transformational program, “Limitless by Design Experience.” She helps individuals release subconscious patterns and embrace a life of effortless alignment, rising not through relentless striving, but through aligned thoughts, words, feelings, heightened awareness, and personal empowerment. Marcela curates personalized programs using diverse modalities, including life upgrade coaching, breathwork, Belief Coding, NLP, CBT, EFT, meditation, and conscious language upgrades. Her focus is on uncovering the root limiting beliefs that prevent clients from achieving their ideal lives and facilitating transformative shifts at the subconscious level.   When not coaching, Marcela enjoys photography, travel, writing, and time with her family, including her two sons and husband of 25 years.   Ready to make a permanent shift? Reach out to Marcela for a complimentary call and embark on your transformation today. Marcela Reyes Executive Contributor Personal Development 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? Marcela Reyes Personal Development Coach Marcela began her career in design and arts before becoming a devoted wife and mother of two. While she cherished family life, she often felt trapped in a cycle of to-do lists and living for others. A chance encounter with a self-development talk ignited her journey of self-discovery, revealing that living with presence and focusing on “being” rather than just “doing” was the key to fulfillment. As her children grew, Marcela immersed herself in conscious language, body language, life coaching, mindset work, quantum physics, nutrition, trauma release, and belief transformation, completing numerous accreditations and mentorships. As founder of One Fine Journey® Coaching, Marcela offers her signature transformational program, “Limitless by Design Experience.” She helps individuals release subconscious patterns and embrace a life of effortless alignment, rising not through relentless striving, but through aligned thoughts, words, feelings, heightened awareness, and personal empowerment. Marcela curates personalized programs using diverse modalities, including life upgrade coaching, breathwork, Belief Coding, NLP, CBT, EFT, meditation, and conscious language upgrades. Her focus is on uncovering the root limiting beliefs that prevent clients from achieving their ideal lives and facilitating transformative shifts at the subconscious level. When not coaching, Marcela enjoys photography, travel, writing, and time with her family, including her two sons and husband of 25 years. Ready to make a permanent shift? Reach out to Marcela for a complimentary call and embark on your transformation today. All articles Mindset How To Awaken the Power of Your Words Language was never something I gave much thought to when growing up. As a shy-ish girl, I remember choosing silence over speech, rehearsing sentences in my head, and letting them dissolve before saying... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Marcela Reyes Personal Development 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 Marcela Reyes Personal Development 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?

Bright Eworo is a fitness technology founder and community builder focused on designing systems that make consistent movement engaging, social, and rewarding. His work sits at the intersection of fitness, gamification, data, and digital community, with a long-term vision of redefining how people around the world engage with health and physical activity. Bright’s relationship with fitness began early in life through soccer (football). Growing up, he spent countless hours training and competing, driven by the aspiration of becoming a professional athlete. Soccer was more than a sport to him—it was a structure, a source of identity, and a way to test discipline, consistency, and resilience. Through years of competition, he learned the importance of routine, teamwork, and incremental improvement, lessons that would later shape his professional philosophy. Like many athletes, Bright eventually faced the reality that a professional sports career would not materialize as planned. While that chapter closed, his passion for sports and fitness never faded. Instead, it evolved. Without the formal structure of competitive athletics, he began to recognize how difficult it can be for individuals to stay consistent with fitness once accountability, competition, and community are removed. This realization would later become one of the core problems he set out to solve. Bright pursued higher education with a focus on economics, developing a strong interest in how incentives shape human behavior. Through his studies, he gained exposure to economic theory, data analysis, and systems thinking—tools that helped him understand why people act the way they do, and how environments can be designed to encourage better outcomes. Over time, he began to connect these ideas back to fitness, questioning why so many people struggle with consistency despite knowing the benefits of regular physical activity. As digital communities and online platforms continued to grow, Bright became increasingly interested in how technology could recreate the motivation and structure traditionally found in sports teams, gyms, and in-person communities. He observed that while fitness apps were abundant, many lacked a strong sense of competition, identity, and social connection. Most focused on individual tracking rather than shared experiences, leaving users disengaged over time. Bright Eworo Executive Contributor Founder/CEO/Entrepreneur Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Bright Eworo Founder/CEO/Entrepreneur Bright Eworo is a fitness technology founder and community builder focused on designing systems that make consistent movement engaging, social, and rewarding. His work sits at the intersection of fitness, gamification, data, and digital community, with a long-term vision of redefining how people around the world engage with health and physical activity. Bright’s relationship with fitness began early in life through soccer (football). Growing up, he spent countless hours training and competing, driven by the aspiration of becoming a professional athlete. Soccer was more than a sport to him—it was a structure, a source of identity, and a way to test discipline, consistency, and resilience. Through years of competition, he learned the importance of routine, teamwork, and incremental improvement, lessons that would later shape his professional philosophy. Like many athletes, Bright eventually faced the reality that a professional sports career would not materialize as planned. While that chapter closed, his passion for sports and fitness never faded. Instead, it evolved. Without the formal structure of competitive athletics, he began to recognize how difficult it can be for individuals to stay consistent with fitness once accountability, competition, and community are removed. This realization would later become one of the core problems he set out to solve. Bright pursued higher education with a focus on economics, developing a strong interest in how incentives shape human behavior. Through his studies, he gained exposure to economic theory, data analysis, and systems thinking—tools that helped him understand why people act the way they do, and how environments can be designed to encourage better outcomes. Over time, he began to connect these ideas back to fitness, questioning why so many people struggle with consistency despite knowing the benefits of regular physical activity. As digital communities and online platforms continued to grow, Bright became increasingly interested in how technology could recreate the motivation and structure traditionally found in sports teams, gyms, and in-person communities. He observed that while fitness apps were abundant, many lacked a strong sense of competition, identity, and social connection. Most focused on individual tracking rather than shared experiences, leaving users disengaged over time. All articles Exclusive interviews Revolutionizing Fitness through Real-Life Competition – Exclusive Interview with Bright Eworo Bright Eworo is a fitness technology founder and community builder focused on designing systems that make consistent movement engaging, social, and rewarding. His work sits at the intersection of... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Bright Eworo Founder/CEO/Entrepreneur The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Bright Eworo Founder/CEO/Entrepreneur Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Kicki Hjortmarker has a long history working holistically with injuries and chronic pain relief. She is a passionate mind/bodyworker who has facilitated healing for thousands of people and helped them lead a balanced pain free life. She has a multifaceted training- and life experience, which has led her to a broad perspective and strong intuition about what is needed when working with chronic pain. Kicki’s interest for the Healing Arts started at a very young age as a ballet dancer and later as a gymnast on the Swedish National Team in Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics. The intense training led to several injuries and chronic lower back pain. Hence, at the age of 18 Kicki stopped competing at elite level. The following years she spent studying education for elementary school at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, taught for a few years, and then headed to study acting in SD, California, a life long dream! In SD she picked up ballet dancing again, but her lower back pain was getting worse. So, she sought treatments from a wonderful acupuncturist in San Diego who helped her with the mind/body awareness. She feels that lessons gained from her injuries have given her a tremendous insight and advantage when developing her methods of working. After a few years in SD, she headed to NYC to study acting. Within the program she studied Feldenkreis, Alexander technique, the relationship between mind/body/voice/throat, movement improve, and psychology. The following years back in LA, she took as many classes and certifications in massage therapy and bodywork as she could. To name a few, she got certified in massage therapy in 2005, started CST and SER studies in 2010, Pilates teacher certified in 2015, Reiki master in 2020, and certified Hypnotherapist in 2024.   Kicki is currently working full-time with her private practice Swedish Balance, customizing holistic treatments and programs to combat chronic headaches-, back-, neck-, stress, and trauma related pain. It is Kicki’s true passion to help people become pain free. It is her mission to inspire others to trust the natural healing power of body, mind, spirit! Kicki Katarina Hjortmarker Executive Contributor Holistic Bodyworker 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? Kicki Katarina Hjortmarker Holistic Bodyworker Kicki Hjortmarker has a long history working holistically with injuries and chronic pain relief. She is a passionate mind/bodyworker who has facilitated healing for thousands of people and helped them lead a balanced pain free life. She has a multifaceted training- and life experience, which has led her to a broad perspective and strong intuition about what is needed when working with chronic pain. Kicki’s interest for the Healing Arts started at a very young age as a ballet dancer and later as a gymnast on the Swedish National Team in Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics. The intense training led to several injuries and chronic lower back pain. Hence, at the age of 18 Kicki stopped competing at elite level. The following years she spent studying education for elementary school at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, taught for a few years, and then headed to study acting in SD, California, a life long dream! In SD she picked up ballet dancing again, but her lower back pain was getting worse. So, she sought treatments from a wonderful acupuncturist in San Diego who helped her with the mind/body awareness. She feels that lessons gained from her injuries have given her a tremendous insight and advantage when developing her methods of working. After a few years in SD, she headed to NYC to study acting. Within the program she studied Feldenkreis, Alexander technique, the relationship between mind/body/voice/throat, movement improve, and psychology. The following years back in LA, she took as many classes and certifications in massage therapy and bodywork as she could. To name a few, she got certified in massage therapy in 2005, started CST and SER studies in 2010, Pilates teacher certified in 2015, Reiki master in 2020, and certified Hypnotherapist in 2024. Kicki is currently working full-time with her private practice Swedish Balance, customizing holistic treatments and programs to combat chronic headaches-, back-, neck-, stress, and trauma related pain. It is Kicki’s true passion to help people become pain free. It is her mission to inspire others to trust the natural healing power of body, mind, spirit! All articles Health & Wellness Holistic Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain, Does it Work? – Part 2 Chronic lower back pain can have a multitude of causes, both physical and emotional. In this article, we delve into the role of self-awareness and holistic treatments like fascia release, strengthening... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Holistic Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain, Does it Work? –Part 1 I believe that most chronic back pain conditions can be healed naturally with a holistic approach, but it takes patience, perseverance, and consistency. It takes self-work and often a lifestyle change. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kicki Katarina Hjortmarker Holistic Bodyworker 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 Kicki Katarina Hjortmarker Holistic Bodyworker 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 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 Health & Wellness Why Life Really Is Better at the Beach – The Science of Salt, Sand, and Creativity There is something undeniably magnetic about the beach. The first breath of salty air. The gentle warmth of sand beneath bare feet. The rolling crash of waves that both hush and invigorate. READ ARTICLE Mindset Fear, Guilt, and Shame – Shadows of Esteem and the Theft of Agency Fear, guilt, and shame are powerful shadows that strip us of joy, silence our laughter, and diminish our agency. Through faith, courage, and vulnerability, we can restore dignity, freedom, and connection. 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?

Stephanie Smit (artistically known as Giek) is a spiritual guide, reincarnation researcher, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, symbolic research, and consciousness studies. Through her platform Reality Cult, she develops frameworks for understanding soul continuity, archetypal memory, and the evolution of identity across lifetimes. Her practice bridges experimental performance, esoteric research, sacred storytelling, and intuitive inquiry, with a focus on how past-life imprints shape talent, attraction, creativity, and destiny. Drawing from hermetic tools such as astrology and tarot, alongside symbolic pattern analysis and historical research, she explores reincarnation as a multidimensional identity structure rather than a belief system. Her work spans ritual performance and lecture-based research, including projects such as A Soul’s Journey, Decoding the Past, and the ongoing identity-mythography project IWasJimMorrison.com, which investigates collective past-life resonance, cultural archetypes, and digital myth-making. Across hundreds of readings and research cases, she traces how symbolic patterns recur across lifetimes through instinct, creativity, and unconscious affinity. Stephanie’s artistic work has been presented at institutions including Harvard Divinity School’s Spirituality & the Arts Conference, Occulture Conference Berlin, the Van Gogh Museum, Design Museum Den Bosch, Museum Lakenhal, Dutch Design Week, and Bauhaus spaces in Berlin, and supported by cultural foundations across Europe. She writes on reincarnation logic, mythic patterning, and the multidimensional nature of consciousness, while guiding individuals through past-life recollection and karmic cycles using symbolic and experiential methodologies. Her work activates remembrance: a return to the deeper continuity of the soul and its unfolding across time. Stephanie Smit Executive Contributor Spiritual Guide, Reincarnation Researcher, and Multidisciplinary Artist Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Stephanie Smit Spiritual Guide, Reincarnation Researcher, and Multidisciplinary Artist Stephanie Smit (artistically known as Giek) is a spiritual guide, reincarnation researcher, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, symbolic research, and consciousness studies. Through her platform Reality Cult, she develops frameworks for understanding soul continuity, archetypal memory, and the evolution of identity across lifetimes. Her practice bridges experimental performance, esoteric research, sacred storytelling, and intuitive inquiry, with a focus on how past-life imprints shape talent, attraction, creativity, and destiny. Drawing from hermetic tools such as astrology and tarot, alongside symbolic pattern analysis and historical research, she explores reincarnation as a multidimensional identity structure rather than a belief system. Her work spans ritual performance and lecture-based research, including projects such as A Soul’s Journey, Decoding the Past, and the ongoing identity-mythography project IWasJimMorrison.com, which investigates collective past-life resonance, cultural archetypes, and digital myth-making. Across hundreds of readings and research cases, she traces how symbolic patterns recur across lifetimes through instinct, creativity, and unconscious affinity. Stephanie’s artistic work has been presented at institutions including Harvard Divinity School’s Spirituality & the Arts Conference, Occulture Conference Berlin, the Van Gogh Museum, Design Museum Den Bosch, Museum Lakenhal, Dutch Design Week, and Bauhaus spaces in Berlin, and supported by cultural foundations across Europe. She writes on reincarnation logic, mythic patterning, and the multidimensional nature of consciousness, while guiding individuals through past-life recollection and karmic cycles using symbolic and experiential methodologies. Her work activates remembrance: a return to the deeper continuity of the soul and its unfolding across time. All articles Exclusive interviews Unveiling the Art of Creative Rebirth – Exclusive Interview with Stephanie Smit Stephanie Smit (artist name: Giek) is a multidisciplinary artist and reincarnation researcher whose work explores identity, memory, and creative transformation across time. She is the founder of Reality... READ ARTICLE Mindset What Are You Really Remembering? Past Lives, Archetypes, and the Collective Field Explained In recent years, more and more people have been experiencing what feels like past-life memory. Sometimes it comes through dreams, meditation, creative work, psychedelics, or sudden emotional recognition. READ ARTICLE Mindset Reprogramming the Subconscious – How Past Life Imprints Shape Your Mindset and Success Most mindset work focuses on childhood conditioning, but in my reincarnation research, the deepest blocks people struggle with don’t begin in this lifetime at all, they’re echoes from far earlier. READ ARTICLE Business News New Project Explores Why So Many Believe They Were Jim Morrison in a Past Life A new reincarnation research project is raising questions both mystical and satirical. Why do so many people believe they were Jim Morrison in a past life? READ ARTICLE Mindset When More Than One Person Remembers the Same Past Life – What Shared Soul Memories Reveal About You In my first two Brainz articles, I explored how karmic struggles from past lives shape your present challenges and nine powerful ways to access past life memories beyond tarot and astrology. READ ARTICLE Mindset 9 Powerful Ways to Access Your Past Life Memories Beyond Tarot & Astrology In my first article, What If the Root of Your Struggles Began in a Past Life?, I explored the core tools I use to uncover past lives: tarot, astrology, intuitive resonance, and even AI-supported... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Stephanie Smit Spiritual Guide, Reincarnation Researcher, and Multidisciplinary Artist The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Stephanie Smit Spiritual Guide, Reincarnation Researcher, and Multidisciplinary Artist Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. 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https://www.therapyavonct.com Kristin Ljungberg Executive Contributor Clinical Psychologist and Certified Hypnotherapist 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? Kristin Ljungberg Clinical Psychologist and Certified Hypnotherapist https://www.therapyavonct.com All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kristin Ljungberg Clinical Psychologist and Certified Hypnotherapist 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 Kristin Ljungberg Clinical Psychologist and Certified Hypnotherapist 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?

Kelsee Bobrowski is a board certified health and wellness coach with additional advanced certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition. With a background in behavioral science, she has created a business of long-term success for weight loss clientele. She is the owner and sole propietor of Phoenix Fitness, Health, and Wellness, LLC in Boise, Idaho, USA. Kelsee is also a consultant for Alpine Wellness Clinic as the weight loss specialist and adjunct psychology instructor for College of Western Idaho. Her mission is to allow clients to "rise from their ashes" and use their strengths toward their wellness vision. Kelsee Bobrowski Executive Contributor Board Certified HWC 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? Kelsee Bobrowski Board Certified HWC Kelsee Bobrowski is a board certified health and wellness coach with additional advanced certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition. With a background in behavioral science, she has created a business of long-term success for weight loss clientele. She is the owner and sole propietor of Phoenix Fitness, Health, and Wellness, LLC in Boise, Idaho, USA. Kelsee is also a consultant for Alpine Wellness Clinic as the weight loss specialist and adjunct psychology instructor for College of Western Idaho. Her mission is to allow clients to "rise from their ashes" and use their strengths toward their wellness vision. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kelsee Bobrowski Board Certified HWC 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 Kelsee Bobrowski Board Certified HWC 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?

Multi award winning freelance journalist covering news, current affairs and sports stories specialising in disability, equality and diversity issues. With over a decades experience in this field I can ensure that you'll receive quality service. Ashish Prabhu Executive Contributor Company Director and Freelance Journalist 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? Ashish Prabhu Company Director and Freelance Journalist Multi award winning freelance journalist covering news, current affairs and sports stories specialising in disability, equality and diversity issues. With over a decades experience in this field I can ensure that you'll receive quality service. All articles Career How Faking Emotions at Work Leads to Burnout and Impacts Leadership People being forced to fake how they feel in the workplace is one of the main causes of occupational burnout. That’s according to new research by Emlyon Business School. Researchers have discovered... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ashish Prabhu Company Director and Freelance Journalist 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 Ashish Prabhu Company Director and Freelance Journalist Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Dr. Leslie Davis is the heart behind Eva Empowered—a movement dedicated to helping women around the world to break free from the cycle of toxic relationships and reclaim their worth. Dr. D is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and award-winning Relationship Therapist who specializes in guiding high-achieving women and single mothers toward emotional freedom, deep healing, and healthier connections. Through her YouTube channel, The Real Dr. Leslie, she shares honest conversations, therapeutic insights, and practical tools for self-discovery and relationship recovery. When she’s not counseling clients or creating healing content, you’ll find her sipping coffee, hosting intimate group sessions aka Real Talk with Dr. D, or empowering women in her community through jiu-jitsu—where she teaches the power of the gentle art. Dr. Leslie Davis Premium Partner Relationship Therapist Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Dr. Leslie Davis Relationship Therapist Dr. Leslie Davis is the heart behind Eva Empowered—a movement dedicated to helping women around the world to break free from the cycle of toxic relationships and reclaim their worth. Dr. D is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and award-winning Relationship Therapist who specializes in guiding high-achieving women and single mothers toward emotional freedom, deep healing, and healthier connections. Through her YouTube channel, The Real Dr. Leslie, she shares honest conversations, therapeutic insights, and practical tools for self-discovery and relationship recovery. When she’s not counseling clients or creating healing content, you’ll find her sipping coffee, hosting intimate group sessions aka Real Talk with Dr. D, or empowering women in her community through jiu-jitsu—where she teaches the power of the gentle art. All articles Relationships From the Inside – A Jiu Jitsu Coach and Psychotherapist on Power Dynamics in Jiu Jitsu Relationships Hookups in jiu jitsu gyms are not necessarily unethical. However, when intimate relationships brew within power-imbalanced training environments, they can mirror familiar dynamics of power, control... READ ARTICLE Relationships What No One Warns You About After Leaving a Toxic Partner, and 5 Ways to Get Through It Leaving a toxic partner is rarely a clean break. While you might expect emotional freedom, relief, and clarity, the reality can feel quite different. For some, walking away triggers a spiral of... READ ARTICLE Relationships Anxiety in Relationships – Is it Toxic or Just a Signal? Relationships, especially in the early stages, can evoke a range of emotions, from bliss and excitement to irritation and anxiety. When anxiety enters the room, we might wonder... READ ARTICLE Relationships When Connection Becomes Clarity and The Emotional Mirrors in Our Lives For high-achieving women, identity often begins with what we do. But who are we when we’re not performing? READ ARTICLE Relationships A Guide to Breaking Free From Addiction to Chaos and Overcoming Toxicity in Relationships Do you find yourself constantly drawn to the emotional turbulence of chaotic relationships? Are you addicted to the drama, the highs, and... READ ARTICLE Relationships Settling In Relationships – Why We Settle And How To Avoid The Toxic Patterns Have you ever settled in a relationship? Deep down you probably knew early on that you weren't going to stay with that person long term. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Leslie Davis Relationship Therapist The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Dr. Leslie Davis Relationship Therapist Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Daniela Aneva is a Forbes Coaches Council member and trusted partner to organizations navigating high-stakes change. She is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a Senior Practitioner with EMCC—credentials that reflect both rigor and real-world impact. With 25 years of executive leadership experience as a COO, VP of Operations, and Chief People Officer, Daniela has led organizations of up to 19,000 employees through complexity, growth, and transformation. Today, she brings that operator’s mindset to her work with senior leaders and teams—helping them translate strategy into execution, strengthen leadership alignment, and build cultures that deliver results without burning people out. Daniela’s consultancy blends AI-powered organizational development, leadership diagnostics, and systemic approaches to support businesses through transformation, conflict, and change. She advises on digital and Agile transformations, market expansion, franchise design, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on practical outcomes: clearer decision-making, stronger operating rhythms, higher accountability, and measurable improvements in engagement and delivery. She also designs and facilitates corporate health and wellness programs that address chronic conditions, burnout, anxiety, and resilience—ensuring leaders and teams can sustain both high performance and wellbeing over time. Daniela has supported clients including Amazon, Google, Walmart, Capital One, Takeda, and many others, and is frequently retained as organizations evolve through new challenges. Her approach is candid, action-oriented, and deeply human: she helps leaders face what’s real, simplify what’s complex, and build capabilities and ways of working that last. Daniela Aneva Executive Contributor Executive and Team 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? Daniela Aneva Executive and Team Coach Daniela Aneva is a Forbes Coaches Council member and trusted partner to organizations navigating high-stakes change. She is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a Senior Practitioner with EMCC—credentials that reflect both rigor and real-world impact. With 25 years of executive leadership experience as a COO, VP of Operations, and Chief People Officer, Daniela has led organizations of up to 19,000 employees through complexity, growth, and transformation. Today, she brings that operator’s mindset to her work with senior leaders and teams—helping them translate strategy into execution, strengthen leadership alignment, and build cultures that deliver results without burning people out. Daniela’s consultancy blends AI-powered organizational development, leadership diagnostics, and systemic approaches to support businesses through transformation, conflict, and change. She advises on digital and Agile transformations, market expansion, franchise design, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on practical outcomes: clearer decision-making, stronger operating rhythms, higher accountability, and measurable improvements in engagement and delivery. She also designs and facilitates corporate health and wellness programs that address chronic conditions, burnout, anxiety, and resilience—ensuring leaders and teams can sustain both high performance and wellbeing over time. Daniela has supported clients including Amazon, Google, Walmart, Capital One, Takeda, and many others, and is frequently retained as organizations evolve through new challenges. Her approach is candid, action-oriented, and deeply human: she helps leaders face what’s real, simplify what’s complex, and build capabilities and ways of working that last. All articles Leadership Schemas in Leadership – The Hidden Architecture Behind Executive Performance, Culture, and Happiness Most leadership development focuses on visible behaviors: communication, strategy, delegation, executive presence, decision quality. Those matter. But they’re not the source code. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Leading Change With Clarity, Courage, and Happiness – Exclusive Interview With Daniela Aneva Daniela Aneva is an organizational development (OD) consultant, executive coach, and therapist who works at the intersection of business transformation and human wellbeing. She supports executives... 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Toren Ylfa is a mythic advocate, ex-martial artist, trauma-informed practitioner, and Traditional Japanese Reiki Master Teacher whose work fuses ancestral fire, poetic cadence, and survivor-led scholarship. With a background in biochemistry, psychology, and child psychology, Toren trained extensively in trauma-informed care and alternative therapies, including CBT, DBT, REBT, EFT, TFT, and NLP. Their mastery of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, kickboxing, and boxing, paired with lived experience of complex trauma, forms the backbone of a legacy built on reclamation, discipline, and fierce transformation. Known for their mythic branding and rhetorical precision, Toren dismantles stigma through survivor-led critique, blending Celtic and Viking motifs with academic rigor and emotional clarity. Their writing channels chaos into creative fire, weaving global statistics, legal analysis, and personal narrative into compelling advocacy. Toren is the author of Sigil of the Mind (title forthcoming), a forthcoming work that explores the intersection of trauma, martial discipline, and mythic identity. They are also the creator and host of Sigil of the Unquiet, a podcast that amplifies survivor testimony, challenges pseudoscience, and reframes mental health discourse through a mythic lens. Toren’s work is defined by sharp boundaries, poetic defiance, and a commitment to truth-telling. Whether crafting memoir chapters, podcast scripts, or advocacy statements, they bring surgical precision and emotional depth to every word. Their mission is clear: reclaim the narrative, burn the silence, and forge a legacy where survivors are not just heard but mythically remembered. Toren Ylfa Executive Contributor Tattooed Alkhemist 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? Toren Ylfa Tattooed Alkhemist Toren Ylfa is a mythic advocate, ex-martial artist, trauma-informed practitioner, and Traditional Japanese Reiki Master Teacher whose work fuses ancestral fire, poetic cadence, and survivor-led scholarship. With a background in biochemistry, psychology, and child psychology, Toren trained extensively in trauma-informed care and alternative therapies, including CBT, DBT, REBT, EFT, TFT, and NLP. Their mastery of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, kickboxing, and boxing, paired with lived experience of complex trauma, forms the backbone of a legacy built on reclamation, discipline, and fierce transformation. Known for their mythic branding and rhetorical precision, Toren dismantles stigma through survivor-led critique, blending Celtic and Viking motifs with academic rigor and emotional clarity. Their writing channels chaos into creative fire, weaving global statistics, legal analysis, and personal narrative into compelling advocacy. Toren is the author of Sigil of the Mind (title forthcoming), a forthcoming work that explores the intersection of trauma, martial discipline, and mythic identity. They are also the creator and host of Sigil of the Unquiet, a podcast that amplifies survivor testimony, challenges pseudoscience, and reframes mental health discourse through a mythic lens. Toren’s work is defined by sharp boundaries, poetic defiance, and a commitment to truth-telling. Whether crafting memoir chapters, podcast scripts, or advocacy statements, they bring surgical precision and emotional depth to every word. Their mission is clear: reclaim the narrative, burn the silence, and forge a legacy where survivors are not just heard but mythically remembered. All articles Health & Wellness Ceremonial Nutrition – Ritual, Molecules, and the Biochemistry of Sacred Eating Food is not only fuel; it is a ritual threshold. Across cultures, fasting, feasting, and sacred herbs have been used to purify, celebrate, and commune with the divine, encoding identity, lineage, and belonging. READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Survivor Voices Forged Into Power – Exclusive Interview with Toren Ylfa Toren Ylfa is a mythic advocate, ex-martial artist, trauma-informed practitioner, and Traditional Japanese Reiki Master Teacher whose work fuses ancestral fire, poetic cadence, and survivor-led scholarship. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Silent Strength – A Man's Self-Help Guide to Mental Wellness November marks a crucial moment to turn the spotlight on an issue too often kept in the shadows: men's mental health. While we celebrate strength in many forms, the truest measure of resilience lies... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Understanding Holistic Usui Reiki and How It Heals Mind, Body, and Spirit Reiki balances energy by restoring flow, clearing blockages, and reconnecting the body to its natural rhythm. 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Cedric Drake began his love for educational psychology early in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. While attending a private school in his youth, he became increasingly interested in psychology and the importance of learning due to the economist's background of his mixed European and African American heritage. This led him to study at Loyola Marymount University, a Jesuit university with a strong history of education and moral values. After attending LMU, he worked at Los Angeles Opera as an educator, where he honed his skills as a lecturer. He published cultural articles with PBS Los Angeles/ KCET and was educated throughout Asia, where he settled in China. He lived in Beijing, Xuzhou, and Shanghai, and taught at Sichuan University of Science & Technology, Sichuan, China, where he continued to publish culturally informed articles. Cedric Drake returned from China to pursue a career as an educational psychologist. To further expand his psychological experience, Cedric Drake is expanding his studies in clinical psychology. Recently, his publishing credits have appeared in psychology journals such as Acta Scientiae and in collaboration with the American Psychological Association (APA). By combining both psychological practices, he plans to clinically and innovatively support mental health and the educational system worldwide. Cedric Drake Senior Level Executive Contributor Educational Psychologist and Technology 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? Cedric Drake Educational Psychologist and Technology Cedric Drake began his love for educational psychology early in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. While attending a private school in his youth, he became increasingly interested in psychology and the importance of learning due to the economist's background of his mixed European and African American heritage. This led him to study at Loyola Marymount University, a Jesuit university with a strong history of education and moral values. After attending LMU, he worked at Los Angeles Opera as an educator, where he honed his skills as a lecturer. He published cultural articles with PBS Los Angeles/ KCET and was educated throughout Asia, where he settled in China. He lived in Beijing, Xuzhou, and Shanghai, and taught at Sichuan University of Science & Technology, Sichuan, China, where he continued to publish culturally informed articles. Cedric Drake returned from China to pursue a career as an educational psychologist. To further expand his psychological experience, Cedric Drake is expanding his studies in clinical psychology. Recently, his publishing credits have appeared in psychology journals such as Acta Scientiae and in collaboration with the American Psychological Association (APA). By combining both psychological practices, he plans to clinically and innovatively support mental health and the educational system worldwide. All articles Society The Six Consequences of “Dumbing Down” Education When we lower expectations, we do not create equity, we create erosion. Education was never meant to be easy. It was intended to be transformative. Yet across classrooms, curricula, and policy... READ ARTICLE Society Five Ways to Be a Better Listener in Today’s 21st-Century Society We live in an age where everyone is speaking, yet fewer and fewer people feel genuinely heard. Our world is saturated with opinions, outrage, notifications, and constant digital noise. Conversations... 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READ ARTICLE Society Bridging the Gap – Non-Immersive Reality as a Catalyst for Change in Marginalized Schools In an era where artificial intelligence and immersive learning dominate educational headlines, a quieter, more accessible revolution is happening, non-immersive reality. Unlike virtual reality (VR)... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Cedric Drake Educational Psychologist and Technology 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 Cedric Drake Educational Psychologist and Technology 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?