Zeljka is a transformation coach and founder of Day One with Zeljka, combining a strong background in international corporate and consulting environments with deep expertise in personal development and mindset work. For many years, she worked in high-performance, results-driven settings, navigating complex projects, leadership dynamics, and constant pressure to perform. This experience gave her first-hand insight into the hidden challenges many ambitious professionals face: chronic self-doubt, emotional disconnection, perfectionism, and the gradual loss of self beneath external success. Her own journey through these environments became the foundation of her coaching work. Today, Zeljka supports primarily ambitious women who find themselves at a crossroads – successful on paper, yet internally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from their true needs and values. Her approach integrates practical psychology, self-leadership, habit formation, and the body–mind connection, enriched by somatic awareness and everyday spirituality. She believes that sustainable change does not come from pushing harder, but from reconnecting with one’s inner authority and nervous system. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and thought leadership, Zeljka helps her clients dissolve limiting patterns, navigate difficult relationships, and make aligned decisions – both personally and professionally. Her mission is clear: to help you take your power back and create a life that finally feels like yours. Zeljka Cacic-Escalera Executive Contributor Transformation 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? Zeljka Cacic-Escalera Transformation Coach Zeljka is a transformation coach and founder of Day One with Zeljka, combining a strong background in international corporate and consulting environments with deep expertise in personal development and mindset work. For many years, she worked in high-performance, results-driven settings, navigating complex projects, leadership dynamics, and constant pressure to perform. This experience gave her first-hand insight into the hidden challenges many ambitious professionals face: chronic self-doubt, emotional disconnection, perfectionism, and the gradual loss of self beneath external success. Her own journey through these environments became the foundation of her coaching work. Today, Zeljka supports primarily ambitious women who find themselves at a crossroads – successful on paper, yet internally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from their true needs and values. Her approach integrates practical psychology, self-leadership, habit formation, and the body–mind connection, enriched by somatic awareness and everyday spirituality. She believes that sustainable change does not come from pushing harder, but from reconnecting with one’s inner authority and nervous system. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and thought leadership, Zeljka helps her clients dissolve limiting patterns, navigate difficult relationships, and make aligned decisions – both personally and professionally. Her mission is clear: to help you take your power back and create a life that finally feels like yours. All articles Mindset The Space Between Who You Were and Who You Are Becoming Are you in a season of life where you feel stuck somewhere between the old and the new? Maybe you left your job, moved to a new country, ended a long-term relationship, or simply realized that the life... READ ARTICLE Mindset When Your Comfort Zone Becomes Your Greatest Source of Stress This article explores the turning point at which a familiar and successful life path suddenly begins to feel empty, misaligned, or emotionally draining. It examines why our need for security, certainty... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness From Shame to Strength – What My 9 Week GLP-1 Journey Taught Me About Body Recomposition Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right and still not getting the results you hoped for? For many people, weight loss is not just about discipline. It is a deeply emotional journey shaped by... READ ARTICLE Mindset How To Find the Courage to Go After What You Want, Even When Fear Holds You Back Have you ever felt deeply drawn to a new path, an idea, or a change, but stopped yourself because you weren’t sure it would work out? If so, you are not alone. Many people delay meaningful decisions... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Embrace Your True Potential and Lead from Within – Exclusive Interview with Zeljka Cacic-Escalera In this interview, Zeljka Cacic-Escalera, a Senior Manager at Accenture and transformation coach, discusses how her coaching philosophy – Awaken, Align, Activate – helps high-performing women navigate... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Zeljka Cacic-Escalera Transformation 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 Zeljka Cacic-Escalera Transformation 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?

Kim van Dijk is the founder of MindCastle Creations, an entrepreneur, author, and ADHD systems coach dedicated to helping neurodivergent adults create lives that work with their brains instead of against them. After receiving an ADHD diagnosis as a child and experiencing several burnouts as an adult, Kim realised that the problem was rarely motivation. The real challenge was relying on systems designed for people whose brains work differently. That insight became the foundation of her work. She developed MindCastle Creations to provide practical, evidence informed tools that reduce friction in everyday life. Her products focus on creating external systems that support executive functioning rather than demanding more willpower. Her ADHD Planner has been used by thousands of customers worldwide, and her educational content reaches people looking for realistic alternatives to traditional productivity advice. Kim is also the author of It's Not You, It's Your System, a book that reframes ADHD through the lens of systems rather than personal failure. She is the creator of MindCastle Rewired™, an eight week coaching programme that helps participants build sustainable routines, improve emotional resilience, and create personalised systems they can actually maintain. Alongside her work in the ADHD space, Kim has built multiple businesses and combines entrepreneurship with practical coaching. Her writing focuses on ADHD, executive functioning, productivity, burnout recovery, habits, mindset, and designing environments that make success easier. Her mission is simple: help people stop blaming themselves and start building systems that let them thrive. Kim van Dijk Executive Contributor Founder of MindCastle & ADHD Systems Expert 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? Kim van Dijk Founder of MindCastle & ADHD Systems Expert Kim van Dijk is the founder of MindCastle Creations, an entrepreneur, author, and ADHD systems coach dedicated to helping neurodivergent adults create lives that work with their brains instead of against them. After receiving an ADHD diagnosis as a child and experiencing several burnouts as an adult, Kim realised that the problem was rarely motivation. The real challenge was relying on systems designed for people whose brains work differently. That insight became the foundation of her work. She developed MindCastle Creations to provide practical, evidence informed tools that reduce friction in everyday life. Her products focus on creating external systems that support executive functioning rather than demanding more willpower. Her ADHD Planner has been used by thousands of customers worldwide, and her educational content reaches people looking for realistic alternatives to traditional productivity advice. Kim is also the author of It's Not You, It's Your System, a book that reframes ADHD through the lens of systems rather than personal failure. She is the creator of MindCastle Rewired™, an eight week coaching programme that helps participants build sustainable routines, improve emotional resilience, and create personalised systems they can actually maintain. Alongside her work in the ADHD space, Kim has built multiple businesses and combines entrepreneurship with practical coaching. Her writing focuses on ADHD, executive functioning, productivity, burnout recovery, habits, mindset, and designing environments that make success easier. Her mission is simple: help people stop blaming themselves and start building systems that let them thrive. All articles Exclusive interviews Why ADHD Struggles Are Often System Problems, Not Personal Failures – Interview with Kim van Dijk Kim van Dijk is the founder of MindCastle Creations, an ADHD Systems Expert, entrepreneur, and author of It's Not You, It's Your System. Drawing from her own experience with ADHD, burnout, and... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kim van Dijk Founder of MindCastle & ADHD Systems Expert 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 Kim van Dijk Founder of MindCastle & ADHD Systems Expert 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?

Clio Bushland helps people transform fear from a barrier into useful data and energy", making it possible to take aligned and meaningful action in work and life. Her work spans corporate leadership development, individual coaching, emotional resilience, and practical behavior change, grounded in the belief that courage is the necessary first step in any meaningful change.   Trained in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clio integrates a clinical understanding of human behavior with a foundation in neuroscience and more than two decades of hands-on business leadership. She served as COO and later Executive Director within the Ellyn Satter organizations, helping build a global brand as well as an education and research institute. She has led teams through growth, restructuring, and organizational change. Her career includes experience in business management, non-profit leadership and mentoring leaders across diverse sectors.   Clio’s approach blends research with real-world practicality. She is the creator of The Steady State™ and the S.T.E.A.D.Y.™ Leadership Model, which help managers develop emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and the capacity to lead effectively under pressure. Through her Courageous Living work, she supports individuals in building agency, aligning choices with values and goals, and navigating fear-driven obstacles in health, relationships, entrepreneurship and personal growth.   Across all her work, Clio is known for her clear, compassionate communication style, her grounded understanding of human behavior, and her ability to help people move through challenges with intention and courage. Clio Bushland Executive Contributor Courageous Living and Leadership Specialist Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Clio Bushland Courageous Living and Leadership Specialist Clio Bushland helps people transform fear from a barrier into useful data and energy", making it possible to take aligned and meaningful action in work and life. Her work spans corporate leadership development, individual coaching, emotional resilience, and practical behavior change, grounded in the belief that courage is the necessary first step in any meaningful change. Trained in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clio integrates a clinical understanding of human behavior with a foundation in neuroscience and more than two decades of hands-on business leadership. She served as COO and later Executive Director within the Ellyn Satter organizations, helping build a global brand as well as an education and research institute. She has led teams through growth, restructuring, and organizational change. Her career includes experience in business management, non-profit leadership and mentoring leaders across diverse sectors. Clio’s approach blends research with real-world practicality. She is the creator of The Steady State™ and the S.T.E.A.D.Y.™ Leadership Model, which help managers develop emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and the capacity to lead effectively under pressure. Through her Courageous Living work, she supports individuals in building agency, aligning choices with values and goals, and navigating fear-driven obstacles in health, relationships, entrepreneurship and personal growth. Across all her work, Clio is known for her clear, compassionate communication style, her grounded understanding of human behavior, and her ability to help people move through challenges with intention and courage. All articles Mindset The Beautiful and Terrifying Art of Being Human The Greeks are losing. Ares is raging across the battlefield with the Trojans, and the Greek soldiers are falling. Hera has a problem. She and Athena made a promise to Menelaus that he would not... READ ARTICLE Business Courage vs. Confidence – Why Courage Comes First In leadership and in life, we often wait for confidence before we act. In reality, confidence comes from meaningful action. Over the years, I've noticed that when my clients focus on building confidence... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Clio Bushland Courageous Living and Leadership Specialist The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Clio Bushland Courageous Living and Leadership Specialist 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?

Joseph Arabi is a Middlesbrough-based author, storyteller, and the visionary founder of Fiklyn Press (fiklyn.com), an independent publishing house dedicated to bringing diverse, impactful, and cross-cultural narratives to life. Operating from the North East of England, his creative work centers on the enduring strength of the family unit, the quiet power of human resilience, and the capacity of authentic storytelling to build bridges across social, emotional, and cultural divides. His creative journey is built on a deep commitment to narrative craft and personal development. To continually refine his approach to structure, voice, and narrative technique, Joseph completed a Certificate course in Creative Writing at Teesside University. This formal academic foundation, combined with his lived experiences, informs a versatile writing portfolio that spans cultural memoir, inspiring children's literature, and emotionally nuanced adult fiction.   Published Works and Literary Themes Joseph’s published output reflects his belief that literature should serve as both a mirror and a window, reflecting authentic human experiences while allowing readers to glimpse worlds different from their own. Roots Across Borders: A deeply moving cultural non-fiction memoir that captures the real-world realities, emotional adjustments, and perseverance of an immigrant family building a life in the post-Brexit United Kingdom. Told through the perspective of a devoted father striving for security and a bright future for his children, the book provides an intimate look at the universal trials of uprooting one's life, preserving cultural identity, and finding belonging within unfamiliar surroundings. Fikayo Saves the Playground: A vibrant, engaging children’s book crafted to inspire young readers with fundamental civic values. The story follows young Fikayo as he takes initiative to transform an overlooked space into a thriving community playground. Through engaging storytelling, the book teaches children the importance of problem-solving, active citizenship, teamwork, and social responsibility, proving that no individual is too young to make a positive impact. The Calling Divide: Marking his debut into full-length fiction, this novel expands Joseph’s creative horizons into contemporary narrative storytelling. Calling the Divide explores the complex spaces, emotional boundaries, and unseen gaps that both separate and connect human relationships. Moving into fiction has allowed Joseph to examine human connection at a granular level, crafting characters who navigate identity, forgiveness, and understanding across personal and cultural splits. Fiklyn Press and Community Engagement Beyond his individual titles, Joseph’s mission as a publisher is realized through Fiklyn Press. Established as an independent publishing platform, Fiklyn Press champions stories that embody authenticity, cross-cultural understanding, and positive social representation. The press serves as a vehicle to elevate diverse perspectives and ensure that narratives rooted in cultural heritage and family resilience find a global audience. Joseph actively connects with the wider literary and regional community. He regularly participates in local cultural showcases, library events, author talks, and storytelling sessions across the Tees Valley and the wider North East. Across social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram; Fiklyn Press actively engages readers, aspiring writers, and literary enthusiasts with updates on new releases, creative insights, and discussions on the power of inclusive publishing. Through his books, his work with Fiklyn Press, and his ongoing community engagement, Joseph Arabi remains dedicated to crafting narratives that transcend borders, foster deep empathy, and connect readers of all ages and backgrounds. Joseph Arabi Executive Contributor Author & Founder of Fiklyn Press 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? Joseph Arabi Author & Founder of Fiklyn Press Joseph Arabi is a Middlesbrough-based author, storyteller, and the visionary founder of Fiklyn Press (fiklyn.com), an independent publishing house dedicated to bringing diverse, impactful, and cross-cultural narratives to life. Operating from the North East of England, his creative work centers on the enduring strength of the family unit, the quiet power of human resilience, and the capacity of authentic storytelling to build bridges across social, emotional, and cultural divides. His creative journey is built on a deep commitment to narrative craft and personal development. To continually refine his approach to structure, voice, and narrative technique, Joseph completed a Certificate course in Creative Writing at Teesside University. This formal academic foundation, combined with his lived experiences, informs a versatile writing portfolio that spans cultural memoir, inspiring children's literature, and emotionally nuanced adult fiction. Published Works and Literary Themes Joseph’s published output reflects his belief that literature should serve as both a mirror and a window, reflecting authentic human experiences while allowing readers to glimpse worlds different from their own. Roots Across Borders: A deeply moving cultural non-fiction memoir that captures the real-world realities, emotional adjustments, and perseverance of an immigrant family building a life in the post-Brexit United Kingdom. Told through the perspective of a devoted father striving for security and a bright future for his children, the book provides an intimate look at the universal trials of uprooting one's life, preserving cultural identity, and finding belonging within unfamiliar surroundings. Fikayo Saves the Playground: A vibrant, engaging children’s book crafted to inspire young readers with fundamental civic values. The story follows young Fikayo as he takes initiative to transform an overlooked space into a thriving community playground. Through engaging storytelling, the book teaches children the importance of problem-solving, active citizenship, teamwork, and social responsibility, proving that no individual is too young to make a positive impact. The Calling Divide: Marking his debut into full-length fiction, this novel expands Joseph’s creative horizons into contemporary narrative storytelling. Calling the Divide explores the complex spaces, emotional boundaries, and unseen gaps that both separate and connect human relationships. Moving into fiction has allowed Joseph to examine human connection at a granular level, crafting characters who navigate identity, forgiveness, and understanding across personal and cultural splits. Fiklyn Press and Community Engagement Beyond his individual titles, Joseph’s mission as a publisher is realized through Fiklyn Press. Established as an independent publishing platform, Fiklyn Press champions stories that embody authenticity, cross-cultural understanding, and positive social representation. The press serves as a vehicle to elevate diverse perspectives and ensure that narratives rooted in cultural heritage and family resilience find a global audience. Joseph actively connects with the wider literary and regional community. He regularly participates in local cultural showcases, library events, author talks, and storytelling sessions across the Tees Valley and the wider North East. Across social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram; Fiklyn Press actively engages readers, aspiring writers, and literary enthusiasts with updates on new releases, creative insights, and discussions on the power of inclusive publishing. Through his books, his work with Fiklyn Press, and his ongoing community engagement, Joseph Arabi remains dedicated to crafting narratives that transcend borders, foster deep empathy, and connect readers of all ages and backgrounds. All articles Mindset Seven Things an Immigrant Journey Can Teach Us About Belonging What happens after the suitcase is unpacked and the excitement of arrival fades? Joseph Arabi’s memoir, Roots Across Borders, explores the less visible side of migration, rebuilding a career... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Joseph Arabi Author & Founder of Fiklyn Press 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 Joseph Arabi Author & Founder of Fiklyn Press 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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Christophe Zoghbi is an AI entrepreneur, strategist, and ecosystem builder focused on turning artificial intelligence into practical, scalable impact. He is the Founder and CEO of ZAKA, an AI transformation company helping organizations build the strategy, capabilities, workflows, and solutions required to adopt AI successfully. Through ZAKA, Christophe has contributed to the growth of AI talent and adoption across the MENA region and beyond. The company has built a community spanning more than 18 countries and works with corporations, governments, universities, schools, and professionals through AI advisory, capability building, workflow automation, and custom AI solutions. Its work covers sectors including education, healthcare, legal services, marketing, media, finance, and the public sector. Christophe is also the Chief AI Officer of The Middle Frame, a MENA-focused visual content platform developing culturally relevant AI capabilities, and a partner at LogiX, an AI and data consultancy. Across these roles, he works at the intersection of business strategy, technology, talent, and regional ecosystem development. His perspective on AI is grounded in a simple belief: meaningful transformation requires more than access to technology. Organizations must align leadership, people, processes, data, and implementation around clear business outcomes. His work therefore focuses on helping leaders move beyond experimentation toward responsible adoption and measurable value. As a speaker, educator, and advisor, Christophe shares practical insights on AI transformation, agentic systems, the future of work, AI education, entrepreneurship, and the development of the MENA AI ecosystem. His mission is to make AI accessible and useful while helping the region build the talent and institutions needed to shape its own AI future. Christophe Zoghbi Executive Contributor Founder & CEO of ZAKA 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? Christophe Zoghbi Founder & CEO of ZAKA Christophe Zoghbi is an AI entrepreneur, strategist, and ecosystem builder focused on turning artificial intelligence into practical, scalable impact. He is the Founder and CEO of ZAKA, an AI transformation company helping organizations build the strategy, capabilities, workflows, and solutions required to adopt AI successfully. Through ZAKA, Christophe has contributed to the growth of AI talent and adoption across the MENA region and beyond. The company has built a community spanning more than 18 countries and works with corporations, governments, universities, schools, and professionals through AI advisory, capability building, workflow automation, and custom AI solutions. Its work covers sectors including education, healthcare, legal services, marketing, media, finance, and the public sector. Christophe is also the Chief AI Officer of The Middle Frame, a MENA-focused visual content platform developing culturally relevant AI capabilities, and a partner at LogiX, an AI and data consultancy. Across these roles, he works at the intersection of business strategy, technology, talent, and regional ecosystem development. His perspective on AI is grounded in a simple belief: meaningful transformation requires more than access to technology. Organizations must align leadership, people, processes, data, and implementation around clear business outcomes. His work therefore focuses on helping leaders move beyond experimentation toward responsible adoption and measurable value. As a speaker, educator, and advisor, Christophe shares practical insights on AI transformation, agentic systems, the future of work, AI education, entrepreneurship, and the development of the MENA AI ecosystem. His mission is to make AI accessible and useful while helping the region build the talent and institutions needed to shape its own AI future. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Christophe Zoghbi Founder & CEO of ZAKA 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 Christophe Zoghbi Founder & CEO of ZAKA 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?

Valerie Priester is a Self Trust and Clarity Guide who supports established, heart centred women entrepreneurs in building unshakable self trust so they can move forward with clarity, courage, and consistent action. Her work is rooted in the understanding that even accomplished women can hesitate at the edge of expansion, when self doubt grows louder than their inner knowing. Drawing from her own lived experience, Valerie guides women to trust themselves deeply enough to move before certainty arrives. As the creator of The Confident Clarity Pathway, she blends reflective depth with grounded planning to support expansion without overworking or abandoning self. Through deep mindset work, energetic reflection, and strategic clarity, she helps identify the subtle patterns interrupting momentum and replaces them with steady, intentional action. Valerie’s approach is not about fixing or providing formulas, but about restoring a woman’s connection to her own authority. She believes that when women trust themselves deeply, they move boldly, with clarity and consistency that creates lasting results. Her work focuses on depth over noise, alignment over hustle, and authority from within. Working with a select number of women each year, she offers a deeply intentional space for those ready to move beyond doubt and step fully into their next level. Valerie Priester Senior Level Executive Contributor Self-Trust & Clarity Guide for Established Women Entrepreneurs 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? Valerie Priester Self-Trust & Clarity Guide for Established Women Entrepreneurs Valerie Priester is a Self Trust and Clarity Guide who supports established, heart centred women entrepreneurs in building unshakable self trust so they can move forward with clarity, courage, and consistent action. Her work is rooted in the understanding that even accomplished women can hesitate at the edge of expansion, when self doubt grows louder than their inner knowing. Drawing from her own lived experience, Valerie guides women to trust themselves deeply enough to move before certainty arrives. As the creator of The Confident Clarity Pathway, she blends reflective depth with grounded planning to support expansion without overworking or abandoning self. Through deep mindset work, energetic reflection, and strategic clarity, she helps identify the subtle patterns interrupting momentum and replaces them with steady, intentional action. Valerie’s approach is not about fixing or providing formulas, but about restoring a woman’s connection to her own authority. She believes that when women trust themselves deeply, they move boldly, with clarity and consistency that creates lasting results. Her work focuses on depth over noise, alignment over hustle, and authority from within. Working with a select number of women each year, she offers a deeply intentional space for those ready to move beyond doubt and step fully into their next level. All articles 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 Business How to Create Growth That Matches Who You’re Becoming Your next level is not asking you to become someone else. It is inviting you to build more honestly from who you already are. There comes a point in business when growth stops being a question of... READ ARTICLE Business You Do Not Need Permission to Matter There are certain moments in life that do not leave us. At first, we may understand them through the facts. What happened. Who was there. What needed to be done. What choice had to be made. We... READ ARTICLE Business Being Seen Without Performing Visibility becomes more powerful when it is rooted in self-trust, not pressure. Visibility can be one of the most misunderstood parts of business growth. From the outside, it often looks like a strategy... READ ARTICLE Business When It’s Time to Trust Your Own Voice Many established women entrepreneurs reach a point where they know they are no longer meant to stay quiet in the ways they have been. They have built experience, wisdom, and perspective that... READ ARTICLE Business From Clarity to Momentum and Why Your Next Level Requires Clear Decisions, Not More Overthinking Many established women entrepreneurs reach a point where they know something needs to shift. They have already built something meaningful. They have experience, wisdom, and enough evidence to know... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Valerie Priester Self-Trust & Clarity Guide for Established Women Entrepreneurs 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 Valerie Priester Self-Trust & Clarity Guide for Established Women Entrepreneurs 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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Tara Swann is a Tantra Practitioner, Embodiment Coach, Author, and Speaker known for helping women alchemise emotional patterns into personal power. She guides women into deeper confidence, clarity, and self-connection through her unique blend of emotional mastery, feminine embodiment, and manifestation work. Tara is the author of Amazon bestseller You Don’t Have Anxiety, Becoming Her, and The Ocean Is She. Her mission is to help women come home to themselves by transforming fear, disconnection, and self-doubt into authenticity, emotional freedom, and embodied self-trust. Tara Swann Executive Contributor Emotional Empowerment Coach & Author Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Tara Swann Emotional Empowerment Coach & Author Tara Swann is a Tantra Practitioner, Embodiment Coach, Author, and Speaker known for helping women alchemise emotional patterns into personal power. She guides women into deeper confidence, clarity, and self-connection through her unique blend of emotional mastery, feminine embodiment, and manifestation work. Tara is the author of Amazon bestseller You Don’t Have Anxiety, Becoming Her, and The Ocean Is She. Her mission is to help women come home to themselves by transforming fear, disconnection, and self-doubt into authenticity, emotional freedom, and embodied self-trust. All articles Mindset How to Activate Your Confidence As someone who struggled with anxiety for most of my life, I thought confidence was just something some people were gifted with. Anxiety was something I identified with, and something I thought... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Familiar Life vs. The Fulfilled Life – How to Create a New Familiar Recently, I decided to cancel a coaching program that I’d been planning for months. I’d poured so much into coaching, time, money, energy, but it had never really paid off financially, and to be honest... READ ARTICLE Mindset How to Quit Judging Yourself and Start Living in Joy I was at a women’s retreat recently and found myself judging the women in the room, one by one. I was observing how easily my mind goes to judging others, how icky it feels in the body, and almost... READ ARTICLE Mindset Why Being Detached from a Relationship is Healthy for the Relationship My partner and I have recently started working together, combining our teachings and coaching a new client through a major life transition, from married to single, supporting him to become self-sourced. READ ARTICLE Mindset How to Stop Seeking Happiness Outside of Yourself, and Become Self-Sourced As a sensitive child growing up in an unstable household, I would constantly scan the room before I knew who to be. I would attune to those around me, my mother and my father, so I would know what I needed... READ ARTICLE Mindset Fear vs. Intuition – How to Follow Your Inner Knowing Have you ever looked back at a decision you made and thought, “I knew I should have chosen the other option?” Something within you tugged you toward the other choice, like a string attached to your heart... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Tara Swann Emotional Empowerment Coach & Author The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Tara Swann Emotional Empowerment Coach & Author Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Moniek Garside, LCSW is a mental health expert, licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, and author with over 20 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, and academia. As a trusted subject matter expert, she specializes in self-care, boundaries, and the mind-body connection, helping individuals and professionals move from autopilot to awareness and live with greater intention. She is the founder of FitLife Wellness, LLC, a virtual mental health and wellness practice serving clients across multiple states. Through her work, Moniek provides therapy, clinical supervision, consulting, and wellness-based services that support sustainable growth, healing, and professional development. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with real-world application, making her work both practical and impactful. In addition to her clinical work, she is an educator teaching undergraduate and graduate-level psychology and social work courses. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and creating spaces that foster reflection, self-awareness, and ethical, person-centered practice. As a speaker and advocate, Moniek delivers engaging and transformative conversations on mental health, workplace wellness, boundaries, and self-preservation. Her work extends beyond traditional settings through writing, speaking, and the development of tools and resources that support intentional living. Dr. Moniek Garside Executive Contributor Mental Health Expert 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. Moniek Garside Mental Health Expert Moniek Garside, LCSW is a mental health expert, licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, and author with over 20 years of experience in mental health, healthcare, and academia. As a trusted subject matter expert, she specializes in self-care, boundaries, and the mind-body connection, helping individuals and professionals move from autopilot to awareness and live with greater intention. She is the founder of FitLife Wellness, LLC, a virtual mental health and wellness practice serving clients across multiple states. Through her work, Moniek provides therapy, clinical supervision, consulting, and wellness-based services that support sustainable growth, healing, and professional development. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with real-world application, making her work both practical and impactful. In addition to her clinical work, she is an educator teaching undergraduate and graduate-level psychology and social work courses. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and creating spaces that foster reflection, self-awareness, and ethical, person-centered practice. As a speaker and advocate, Moniek delivers engaging and transformative conversations on mental health, workplace wellness, boundaries, and self-preservation. Her work extends beyond traditional settings through writing, speaking, and the development of tools and resources that support intentional living. All articles Health & Wellness Creating Space for the Conversations That Matter as a Community Approach to Suicide Prevention Suicide is complex. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is rarely the result of one circumstance or event. Many factors can increase risk, but there are also factors... READ ARTICLE Business News Dr. Moniek Garside Celebrates the Release of The Power of Your Pause with an Atlanta Book Signing and Fireside Chat Atlanta, GA — July 15, 2026 — Licensed clinical social worker, speaker, educator, and author Dr. Moniek Garside proudly announces the release of her highly anticipated new book, The Power of Your Pause:... 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Natasha Marie, is a break up and reinvention coach. She has skillfully guided women to heal from heartbreak and reinvent themselves. She now teaches her clients to stand in their own power after she herself went through a traumatic break up. She has guided women globally to take embodied action, master their mission and have huge identity shifts so that they can have the dream relationship where self sabotage no longer exists. She is now CEO of Natasha Marie Life Coaching and host to the successful podcast "The Break up Wake up". Her Empress Elite Empire grows daily with her mission to Empower Every Empress to better life. Natasha Marie De Souza Executive Contributor Break Up & Reinvention 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? Natasha Marie De Souza Break Up & Reinvention Coach Natasha Marie, is a break up and reinvention coach. She has skillfully guided women to heal from heartbreak and reinvent themselves. She now teaches her clients to stand in their own power after she herself went through a traumatic break up. She has guided women globally to take embodied action, master their mission and have huge identity shifts so that they can have the dream relationship where self sabotage no longer exists. She is now CEO of Natasha Marie Life Coaching and host to the successful podcast "The Break up Wake up". Her Empress Elite Empire grows daily with her mission to Empower Every Empress to better life. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Natasha Marie De Souza Break Up & Reinvention 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 Natasha Marie De Souza Break Up & Reinvention 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?

Jessi Risley, is a relationship specialist and psychic medium to high profile individuals, In 2018, she completed her life coaching and NLP practitioner education that empowered her to help others overcome emotional distress surrounding relationships. Shortly after, Jessi began building a career teaching meditation, how to harness their innate personal power and heal their emotional trauma to better relationships, both platonic and romantic. She uses her natural born gift to spiritually connect with her clients to offer deep healing transformation. Jessi has been featured in several publications, is a published author and offers customized mentoring for her clients based on their needs. Jessi Risley Executive Contributor Relationship Specialist & Psychic Medium 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? Jessi Risley Relationship Specialist & Psychic Medium Jessi Risley, is a relationship specialist and psychic medium to high profile individuals, In 2018, she completed her life coaching and NLP practitioner education that empowered her to help others overcome emotional distress surrounding relationships. Shortly after, Jessi began building a career teaching meditation, how to harness their innate personal power and heal their emotional trauma to better relationships, both platonic and romantic. She uses her natural born gift to spiritually connect with her clients to offer deep healing transformation. Jessi has been featured in several publications, is a published author and offers customized mentoring for her clients based on their needs. All articles Mindset Tips To Enhance Emotional Understanding Emotional understanding begins at birth and is taught throughout childhood, during a time of immense personal and emotional development. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Unhealed Emotional Trauma In Male Leaders Limits Success Society has shaped the leaders of the world by marking their emotional health as a pitfall of unacceptable behavior READ ARTICLE Leadership Tips On How Corporate Relationship Development Boosts Success For years, corporations have thrived on ideals that foster hierarchy. READ ARTICLE Relationships 5 Reasons Emotional Healing Builds Better Relationships The amazing fact about healing is that with the proper knowledge and tools, each person has the capability to heal oneself. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Jessi Risley Relationship Specialist & Psychic Medium 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 Jessi Risley Relationship Specialist & Psychic Medium 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?

Patrick S. Smith is an innovative entrepreneur who has worked for over 40 years in the Health Care, pharmaceutical, and medical nutrition arena. His accomplishments span many decades and have been recognized by major healthcare institutions, and he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his pioneering contributions to providing complex patient care in the home setting. He has spoken at over 100 Health Care Conferences and was voted as one of the top Health Care Service CEO’s in the USA by the Wall Street Transcript. His lifelong passion has been to provide game-changing creative solutions to some of society’s most pressing medical problems. Patrick Smith Executive Contributor Chief Executive Officer 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? Patrick Smith Chief Executive Officer Patrick S. Smith is an innovative entrepreneur who has worked for over 40 years in the Health Care, pharmaceutical, and medical nutrition arena. His accomplishments span many decades and have been recognized by major healthcare institutions, and he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his pioneering contributions to providing complex patient care in the home setting. He has spoken at over 100 Health Care Conferences and was voted as one of the top Health Care Service CEO’s in the USA by the Wall Street Transcript. His lifelong passion has been to provide game-changing creative solutions to some of society’s most pressing medical problems. All articles Exclusive interviews Revolutionizing Dementia Prevention – Exclusive Interview With Patrick Smith Patrick S. Smith is an innovative entrepreneur who has worked for over 40 years in the Health Care, pharmaceutical, READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The Importance Of The Gut-Brain Connection – How The Vagus Nerve Communicates For Optimal Health In recent years, scientists and researchers have unraveled a fascinating link between the gut and the brain... READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Alzheimer’s Disease Is Optional But It Does Take An Investment taying Healthy is Not Free! The investment in intentional application... READ ARTICLE Leadership A New Approach To The Unsolved Alzheimer’s Medical Dilemma For forty years the scientific and pharmaceutical industry has attempted to understand and solve the dilemma of cognitive decline as we age. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle Introducing The First Virtual Dementia Prevention Program Brain Love Health has introduced the first brain health and dementia prevention program of its kind. READ ARTICLE Leadership We Have A Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease And Other Dementias Why don’t we hear about the real breakthroughs in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease treatments? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Patrick Smith Chief Executive Officer 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 Patrick Smith Chief Executive Officer 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?

Clive Rooney is a leading mental health psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner, and owner of CliveCare. Clive's philosophy of positive mental health maintenance has been influenced by his time spent with courageous and inspiring people who overcame mental health suffering. From his earliest beginnings, he was driven by an insatiable desire to remove the obstacles that prevent sufferers from achieving inner contentment and peace in their minds and hearts. Currently working for the Health Service Executive In Rep of Ireland and owner of CliveCare Psychotherapy mental health services, Clive is a member of the IACP ( Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) ‒ Build a Compassionate Mind. Clive Rooney Executive Contributor Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist 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? Clive Rooney Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist Clive Rooney is a leading mental health psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner, and owner of CliveCare. Clive's philosophy of positive mental health maintenance has been influenced by his time spent with courageous and inspiring people who overcame mental health suffering. From his earliest beginnings, he was driven by an insatiable desire to remove the obstacles that prevent sufferers from achieving inner contentment and peace in their minds and hearts. Currently working for the Health Service Executive In Rep of Ireland and owner of CliveCare Psychotherapy mental health services, Clive is a member of the IACP ( Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) ‒ Build a Compassionate Mind. All articles Mindset Clivecare ‒ Keep Your Thoughts Close ‒ But Actions Closer Over the next few months, I will be delighted to share with you some common presenting mental health issues READ ARTICLE Mindset Envy – Your Green-Eyed Friend Let's just reflect for a moment. How many of us can truly say that we have never experienced envy? READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Clive Rooney Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist 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 Clive Rooney Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist 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?