Paula Rose Castronova is a visionary sustainability leader, speaker, and thought architect dedicated to transforming how individuals, organizations, and societies respond to the defining challenge of our time. With a career spanning creativity, design, storytelling, and leadership, she translates complex sustainability concepts into clear, practical pathways that inspire real-world change. At the heart of her work is a powerful belief: active sustainability is not just an environmental issue; it is a human one. It lives at the intersection of how we live, lead, consume, and connect. Her approach recognizes that the environmental crisis cannot be solved without addressing the emotional, cultural, and systemic dynamics that shape our choices.   As an Active Sustainability Director, Paula Rose has built her career on identifying opportunities where others see obstacles. She sees sustainability not as a compliance task or technical problem, but as a transformative force capable of reshaping industries, communities, and individual lives. Her work focuses on aligning purpose with performance, helping organizations grow while contributing positively to the world. Known for her holistic and interconnected perspective, she understands that environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic instability are not separate issues but symptoms of the same underlying imbalance. This systems-thinking lens informs everything she does, from strategic advisory and keynote speaking to content creation and leadership development.   Her ability to connect big-picture vision with practical detail allows her to bridge high-level strategy and grassroots action, making sustainability both accessible and meaningful. Through her writing, speaking, and strategic work, Paula Rose Castronova is redefining how sustainability is understood and practiced. Her vision is a world where sustainability is not an obligation but an opportunity, where individuals feel capable, organizations act responsibly, and systems evolve to support both people and planet. For her, sustainability is not a destination but a way of thinking, leading, and living, and she is helping to lead the way. Paula Rose Castronova Senior Level Executive Contributor Global Sustainability Voice 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? Paula Rose Castronova Global Sustainability Voice Paula Rose Castronova is a visionary sustainability leader, speaker, and thought architect dedicated to transforming how individuals, organizations, and societies respond to the defining challenge of our time. With a career spanning creativity, design, storytelling, and leadership, she translates complex sustainability concepts into clear, practical pathways that inspire real-world change. At the heart of her work is a powerful belief: active sustainability is not just an environmental issue; it is a human one. It lives at the intersection of how we live, lead, consume, and connect. Her approach recognizes that the environmental crisis cannot be solved without addressing the emotional, cultural, and systemic dynamics that shape our choices. As an Active Sustainability Director, Paula Rose has built her career on identifying opportunities where others see obstacles. She sees sustainability not as a compliance task or technical problem, but as a transformative force capable of reshaping industries, communities, and individual lives. Her work focuses on aligning purpose with performance, helping organizations grow while contributing positively to the world. Known for her holistic and interconnected perspective, she understands that environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic instability are not separate issues but symptoms of the same underlying imbalance. This systems-thinking lens informs everything she does, from strategic advisory and keynote speaking to content creation and leadership development. Her ability to connect big-picture vision with practical detail allows her to bridge high-level strategy and grassroots action, making sustainability both accessible and meaningful. Through her writing, speaking, and strategic work, Paula Rose Castronova is redefining how sustainability is understood and practiced. Her vision is a world where sustainability is not an obligation but an opportunity, where individuals feel capable, organizations act responsibly, and systems evolve to support both people and planet. For her, sustainability is not a destination but a way of thinking, leading, and living, and she is helping to lead the way. All articles Expert Panel What Is One Uncomfortable Truth About Success That Most People Ignore? What is one uncomfortable truth about success that people rarely talk about? Share a hard lesson, common misconception, or overlooked reality from your personal or professional experience, explain why it matters... READ ARTICLE Expert Panel Travel Tips to Save You Money on Your Next Vacation Looking to make your next getaway more affordable without sacrificing the experience? Our expert panelists share their best travel tips for saving money on flights, accommodations, food, and more, so you can enjoy... READ ARTICLE Society How Eco-Anxiety Can Become the Sustainability Skill We Need Most Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted by the state of the world? It is as if no matter how much you recycle, reduce your waste, care deeply, or try to make better choices, it still does not feel like... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Sustainability Needs Peace for a Healthier Planet Sustainability is often discussed through the lens of climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, resource efficiency, and sustainable development. Beneath these issues lies a fundamental... READ ARTICLE Expert Panel How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Food Do your eating habits leave you feeling restricted, guilty, or confused? Our experts explore how to develop a more balanced and mindful approach to food without relying on extreme diets. READ ARTICLE Expert Panel How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence Do you understand how your emotions affect the people around you? Our experts explain how greater self-awareness, empathy, and emotional control can make you a more effective leader. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Paula Rose Castronova Global Sustainability Voice 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 Paula Rose Castronova Global Sustainability Voice Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Chris Lake is a neurodiverse native New Yorker who has worked with children with various developmental delays across the past two decades. He is the author of award-winning book "Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones: 101 Behavior Hacks." Through his parent consulting brand – Behavior Booster – he offers content on social media, hosts parent workshops, and provides educational materials that further help with understanding milestones, how to reach them, and how to navigate around challenging behaviors. Chris Lake is dedicated to healing and transformation. His ultimate goal is to make parenting easier. Chris Lake Executive Contributor Early Childhood Development Analyst Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Chris Lake Early Childhood Development Analyst Chris Lake is a neurodiverse native New Yorker who has worked with children with various developmental delays across the past two decades. He is the author of award-winning book "Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones: 101 Behavior Hacks." Through his parent consulting brand – Behavior Booster – he offers content on social media, hosts parent workshops, and provides educational materials that further help with understanding milestones, how to reach them, and how to navigate around challenging behaviors. Chris Lake is dedicated to healing and transformation. His ultimate goal is to make parenting easier. All articles Health & Wellness When Will We Take Detox Seriously? We have a problem. We’re all exposed to an onslaught of toxins daily. In response, many of us are left feeling deflated and asking... READ ARTICLE Relationships When Is Screen Time Excessive? Ok, I know this is a touchy issue. And I'm right there with you. This post is not intended to judge anyone or their parenting skills. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Anatomy Of A Tantrum Toddlers throw tantrums. It's par for the course, right? It's also a big part of why the "terrible twos" gets its moniker. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Chris Lake Early Childhood Development Analyst 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 Chris Lake Early Childhood Development Analyst 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?

Luke Whelan is a UK psychic medium, Transformational mentor. He started reading when he accepted his skills as a medium in his mid-to-late teens (18-19). Luke didnt have the standard jounrey into Psychic-Medium work. He was hounded by spirit throughout childhood and had to deal with the lower vibrational energies which would cause havoc for many years. After a 4 month stint of homelessness at 16 he got his firat home which is where the jounrey strated. Learning manifestation to chnage his life, heal trauma and create a business. Manifesting the stepping stones along the way. Hes worked in partnership with companies at the Mind, Body, Spririt around the UK providing accurate psychic, tarot and mediumship messages. Luke has trained in Reiki level 1 & 2, later on after his cosmic awakening he stated working with ET consciousness to understand energy in relationtion to the human self and bringing it into alignment with channeling, lightcodes and knowledge. Qualified in Chakra/Aura repairing, Akashic Records, Law of Attraction and mediumship.   Luke became a powerhouse of wisdom through his experinces and passion for learning. Now devoted to assisting and supporting private clients and colletives to raise the energy here on Gaia (earth). Luke Whelan Executive Contributor Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Luke Whelan Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor Luke Whelan is a UK psychic medium, Transformational mentor. He started reading when he accepted his skills as a medium in his mid-to-late teens (18-19). Luke didnt have the standard jounrey into Psychic-Medium work. He was hounded by spirit throughout childhood and had to deal with the lower vibrational energies which would cause havoc for many years. After a 4 month stint of homelessness at 16 he got his firat home which is where the jounrey strated. Learning manifestation to chnage his life, heal trauma and create a business. Manifesting the stepping stones along the way. Hes worked in partnership with companies at the Mind, Body, Spririt around the UK providing accurate psychic, tarot and mediumship messages. Luke has trained in Reiki level 1 & 2, later on after his cosmic awakening he stated working with ET consciousness to understand energy in relationtion to the human self and bringing it into alignment with channeling, lightcodes and knowledge. Qualified in Chakra/Aura repairing, Akashic Records, Law of Attraction and mediumship. Luke became a powerhouse of wisdom through his experinces and passion for learning. Now devoted to assisting and supporting private clients and colletives to raise the energy here on Gaia (earth). All articles Mindset Embracing The Power Of Choice Written by Luke Whelan, Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor Luke Whelan – Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor. Utilising conscious... READ ARTICLE Mindset 3 Ways To Process Disappointment Healthily Many times often we encounter the reaction of disappointment. It could be when something goes wrong that you were working towards... READ ARTICLE Mindset Higher-Self – 5 Easy Steps To Embrace The higher self is a beautiful, empowering, and wise aspect of our life experience. In the same way, the conscious and subconscious mind... READ ARTICLE Exclusive interviews Accurate, Down To Earth, Straight-Forward Talking Medium From The ‘North' – Exclusive Interview With Luke Whelan Luke Whelan is an amazing, accurate transformative worker. The owner of Luke Whelan Psychic. Due to his childhood obstacles... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Luke Whelan Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Luke Whelan Psychic Medium, Transformation Mentor Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Allison Cruz is the Owner and Lead Strategist at Allison Anna Advertising. She elevates businesses and coaches to the next level using customized ad strategies to help them scale their products and services. She has spent years studying the psychology of the customer journey, emotional intelligence, and leadership. She spent 10 years in various sales, marketing, and data analytics roles, before investing in herself and embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. Since opening the doors to her agency she has had the opportunity to network and collaborate with over 300 digital marketers in the industry, including a select few of the top elite. She has a strong focus on customer centricity and serving others, and she enjoys helping clients build and maintain customer relationships for life. When she is not wearing the hat of a marketing expert, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Allison Anna Cruz Senior Level Executive Contributor Digital Marketing Strategist 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? Allison Anna Cruz Digital Marketing Strategist Allison Cruz is the Owner and Lead Strategist at Allison Anna Advertising. She elevates businesses and coaches to the next level using customized ad strategies to help them scale their products and services. She has spent years studying the psychology of the customer journey, emotional intelligence, and leadership. She spent 10 years in various sales, marketing, and data analytics roles, before investing in herself and embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. Since opening the doors to her agency she has had the opportunity to network and collaborate with over 300 digital marketers in the industry, including a select few of the top elite. She has a strong focus on customer centricity and serving others, and she enjoys helping clients build and maintain customer relationships for life. When she is not wearing the hat of a marketing expert, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. All articles LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Allison Anna Cruz Digital Marketing Strategist 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 Allison Anna Cruz Digital Marketing Strategist 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?

Audrey Bartolomei is a passionate leadership & career transition coach. After living in several countries across Europe and South-East Asia, she recently settled in Switzerland. For many years, Audrey didn't find a purpose in her professional life until she reconverted as a coach 3 years ago. She decided to make it her life mission to help people find their passion. In her coachings, she uses modern and customized techniques. Her favorite one: the exploration of the inner child. She is convinced that it reveals many hidden, often forgotten, treasures and natural motivations. Today, Audrey is working with top-ranked business schools & leading international outplacement companies. Apart from being a coach, Audrey is a wife and a mom, two very interesting roles that are giving her a lot of inspiration! Audrey Bartolomei 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? Audrey Bartolomei Coach Audrey Bartolomei is a passionate leadership & career transition coach. After living in several countries across Europe and South-East Asia, she recently settled in Switzerland. For many years, Audrey didn't find a purpose in her professional life until she reconverted as a coach 3 years ago. She decided to make it her life mission to help people find their passion. In her coachings, she uses modern and customized techniques. Her favorite one: the exploration of the inner child. She is convinced that it reveals many hidden, often forgotten, treasures and natural motivations. Today, Audrey is working with top-ranked business schools & leading international outplacement companies. Apart from being a coach, Audrey is a wife and a mom, two very interesting roles that are giving her a lot of inspiration! All articles Business What is my Uniqueness? 3 Steps to Build Your Own Brand Written by: Audrey Bartolomei, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Business A Letter of Complaint Written by: Audrey Bartolomei, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Career How to Get a Job I Love Written by: Audrey Bartolomei, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Career Are You Looking For Your Dream Job? - Get Concrete Tools For Your Career Transition Written by: Audrey Bartolomei, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Audrey Bartolomei 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 Audrey Bartolomei 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?

Ricky Scoggan, LMFT, is an OCD specialist, author and the founder and clinical director of The Scoggan Institute, an outpatient OCD treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2026, Medical Care Review Magazine named The Scoggan Institute its Top Outpatient OCD Treatment Practice after a review by a panel of medical experts and its editorial board. Ricky has more than 20 years in mental health and 13 years as a licensed therapist. He began his career with adolescents in residential and outpatient treatment and became a program director at Copper Hills Youth Center at age 25. He has specialized in OCD and anxiety for more than 10 years, and more than 90% of his practice is OCD and related disorders. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona and Utah, holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, and has advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). At The Scoggan Institute, ERP is the core of every treatment plan, supported by I-CBT, ACT and DBT skills. The Institute treats children from age 8, teens and adults with every form of OCD, including harm, relationship, religious, contamination and "Pure O," as well as BDD, BFRBs and OCD that co-occurs with autism, ADHD or personality disorders. Its 3-week Intensive Outpatient Program delivers 45 hours of one-on-one ERP, and families can take part in treatment. Clients are seen in Scottsdale and Salt Lake City and by telehealth in Arizona and Utah. Ricky has written two books on OCD. The Clinician's Cookbook for OCD Exposure Therapy: The Scoggan Method (Scoggan Institute Press, 2026) is a treatment guide for therapists. His next book, Stop Feeding It, is coming soon. He trains and supervises other clinicians in ERP. His mission is to make effective, ERP-based OCD treatment available to everyone who needs it. Website: www.scogganinstitute.com Award: medicalcarereview.com/the-scoggan-institute-2026 Ricky Scoggan Senior Level Executive Contributor OCD Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family 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? Ricky Scoggan OCD Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ricky Scoggan, LMFT, is an OCD specialist, author and the founder and clinical director of The Scoggan Institute, an outpatient OCD treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2026, Medical Care Review Magazine named The Scoggan Institute its Top Outpatient OCD Treatment Practice after a review by a panel of medical experts and its editorial board. Ricky has more than 20 years in mental health and 13 years as a licensed therapist. He began his career with adolescents in residential and outpatient treatment and became a program director at Copper Hills Youth Center at age 25. He has specialized in OCD and anxiety for more than 10 years, and more than 90% of his practice is OCD and related disorders. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona and Utah, holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, and has advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). At The Scoggan Institute, ERP is the core of every treatment plan, supported by I-CBT, ACT and DBT skills. The Institute treats children from age 8, teens and adults with every form of OCD, including harm, relationship, religious, contamination and "Pure O," as well as BDD, BFRBs and OCD that co-occurs with autism, ADHD or personality disorders. Its 3-week Intensive Outpatient Program delivers 45 hours of one-on-one ERP, and families can take part in treatment. Clients are seen in Scottsdale and Salt Lake City and by telehealth in Arizona and Utah. Ricky has written two books on OCD. The Clinician's Cookbook for OCD Exposure Therapy: The Scoggan Method (Scoggan Institute Press, 2026) is a treatment guide for therapists. His next book, Stop Feeding It, is coming soon. He trains and supervises other clinicians in ERP. His mission is to make effective, ERP-based OCD treatment available to everyone who needs it. Website: www.scogganinstitute.com Award: medicalcarereview.com/the-scoggan-institute-2026 All articles Health & Wellness Asking AI 'Am I a Bad Person?' 40 Times a Day – When a Chatbot Becomes Part of Your OCD AI chatbots never get tired of answering the same question. For someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), that's the problem. It used to be Google. Before that, it was a parent, a spouse, a... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness 10 Red Flags in Group Therapy Programs That May Slow OCD Recovery If you treat OCD or have walked alongside someone who has it, you know the pitch well: group therapy makes treatment more accessible and affordable under managed care. It sounds sensible on paper. In reality, for many... READ ARTICLE Business News Revolutionizing OCD and Anxiety Therapy with Cutting-Edge Care at The Scoggan Institute Scottsdale, AZ – December 20, 2025 – In today's high-pressure landscape of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth, effective OCD treatment and anxiety therapy are essential for achieving peak... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness From OCD Struggles to Lifelong Success – Building a Resilient Mindset What if the same relentless mind that drives OCD compulsions could be reprogrammed to drive unstoppable success? At The Scoggan Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve watched hundreds of... READ ARTICLE Mindset The Reputation Trap – How Shifting to a Character-Based Mindset Unlocks Authentic Success Ever felt like you're one wrong move away from shattering the perfect image everyone expects? That is the reputation trap snapping shut, a silent thief robbing your joy, fueling anxiety, and derailing... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ricky Scoggan OCD Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family 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 Ricky Scoggan OCD Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family 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?

Joanna Stokes is a transformational leadership and career coach, and a trainer and mentor to further education leaders. She has 18 years of experience in Further Education, the last 8 years as a senior leader in a variety of organisations including CEO of an adult education charity. She was an Ofsted Inspector for 5 years. After experiencing the powerful impact coaching had on her career her mission is to spread the power of coaching across the sector. She coaches education professionals and trains workplace coaches and mentors. She qualified as a personal performance coach in 2020 and is now on a mission to help education professionals create the freedom to live the life they want. Joanna Stokes Executive Contributor My Coach Joanna 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? Joanna Stokes My Coach Joanna Joanna Stokes is a transformational leadership and career coach, and a trainer and mentor to further education leaders. She has 18 years of experience in Further Education, the last 8 years as a senior leader in a variety of organisations including CEO of an adult education charity. She was an Ofsted Inspector for 5 years. After experiencing the powerful impact coaching had on her career her mission is to spread the power of coaching across the sector. She coaches education professionals and trains workplace coaches and mentors. She qualified as a personal performance coach in 2020 and is now on a mission to help education professionals create the freedom to live the life they want. All articles Business How To Navigate The Financial Challenges Of Being Self-Employed – A Beginners Guide The uncertainty and unpredictability of self-employment can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for many people READ ARTICLE Business 10 Reasons I Love Being Self-Employed In October 2019 I quit my permanent full-time job in Further Education and became self-employed. It was the best decision I have ever made. READ ARTICLE Leadership Learn How To Be A Brilliant Boss There are many ways you can be a brilliant boss, but in my 25 years of being a leader and now training people to be leaders. READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Ways To Challenge Yourself To Create New Opportunities In Your Life And Work Challenging yourself is a brilliant way to create opportunities. And I don’t mean you have to turn into Wim Hof. READ ARTICLE Business Top 10 Tips To Becoming Self-Employed Written by: Joanna Stokes, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE Career Want To Know How To Have The Career You Want? Here are My 3 Top Tips Written by: Joanna Stokes, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Joanna Stokes My Coach Joanna 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 Joanna Stokes My Coach Joanna 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?

Katherine Mackenzie-Smith is a business coach and strategist for introverts and highly sensitive souls, an ideas alchemist, energy and soul medicine practitioner, and host of the popular League of Extraordinary Introverts podcast. Through her 1:1 mentoring, Emerge and Expand business membership, speaking and writing, Katherine supports quiet leaders to create successful, sustainable businesses through their own innate wisdom and strengths, without feeling like they have to change who they are. Katherine has been named a ‘self help guru’ by Elle Magazine, featured on the covers of Happiness and Wellbeing magazine and Inspired Coach magazine, as well as being featured in a number of publications, podcasts, and websites including Cleo Magazine, Collective Hub, The Introvert Entrepreneur, and One Woman Shop. Katherine Mackenzie-Smith Executive Contributor Business Coach for Introverts 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? Katherine Mackenzie-Smith Business Coach for Introverts Katherine Mackenzie-Smith is a business coach and strategist for introverts and highly sensitive souls, an ideas alchemist, energy and soul medicine practitioner, and host of the popular League of Extraordinary Introverts podcast. Through her 1:1 mentoring, Emerge and Expand business membership, speaking and writing, Katherine supports quiet leaders to create successful, sustainable businesses through their own innate wisdom and strengths, without feeling like they have to change who they are. Katherine has been named a ‘self help guru’ by Elle Magazine, featured on the covers of Happiness and Wellbeing magazine and Inspired Coach magazine, as well as being featured in a number of publications, podcasts, and websites including Cleo Magazine, Collective Hub, The Introvert Entrepreneur, and One Woman Shop. All articles Exclusive interviews League Of Extraordinary Introverts ‒ Exclusive Interview With Katherine Mackenzie-Smith Katherine Mackenzie-Smith is an award-winning business coach and guide for introverts and highly sensitive souls READ ARTICLE Business How To Create More Content For Your Business This Year Written by: Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to... READ ARTICLE Business 5 Tips For An Introvert-Friendly Business Written by: Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Katherine Mackenzie-Smith Business Coach for Introverts 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 Katherine Mackenzie-Smith Business Coach for Introverts 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?

Braeden Rhys, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur, celebrated CEO, and visionary founder behind one of the world's Top 100 Business Growth Agencies, Axis Global Co. Braeden Rhys is a multifaceted marketing and public relations professional, recognised as one of Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneurs, recognised 40 Under 40 Australian CEO and Founder of two of the world's leading agencies Sweet Release Agency, the #1 Adult Industry marketing and public relations agency in the world with an enviable international award-winning reputation and Axis Global Co one of the Top 100 Growth Marketing Agencies in the world. Braeden Rhys Executive Contributor Australia's Acclaimed Business Growth 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? Braeden Rhys Australia's Acclaimed Business Growth Expert Braeden Rhys, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur, celebrated CEO, and visionary founder behind one of the world's Top 100 Business Growth Agencies, Axis Global Co. Braeden Rhys is a multifaceted marketing and public relations professional, recognised as one of Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneurs, recognised 40 Under 40 Australian CEO and Founder of two of the world's leading agencies Sweet Release Agency, the #1 Adult Industry marketing and public relations agency in the world with an enviable international award-winning reputation and Axis Global Co one of the Top 100 Growth Marketing Agencies in the world. All articles Exclusive interviews From Top 100 Entrepreneurs To 1 In Adult Industry Marketing – Exclusive Interview With Braeden Rhys Braeden Rhys, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur, celebrated CEO, and visionary founder behind one of the world's Top 100 Business Growth READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Braeden Rhys Australia's Acclaimed Business Growth 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 Braeden Rhys Australia's Acclaimed Business Growth 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?

Dr. Lonna Gordon is a board-certified adolescent medicine physician with 15 years of clinical experience and leadership roles across multiple academic institutions. She currently serves as a department chief, where her work spans clinical care, graduate medical education, medical student teaching, and research. She also leads a Women in Medicine initiative and serves on multiple institutional boards and committees, advocating for both patient care and the professionals who provide it. Alongside her academic medicine career, Lonna is the founder of The KNOBS LLC, a coaching, speaking, and workshop practice for parents, tweens, teens, and the professionals who support them. She uses the Enneagram, grounded in her clinical expertise and years of direct work with adolescents, to help young people and the adults who love them understand not just what drives behavior, but why—creating the kind of connection that builds trust rather than distance. Lonna leads workshops for youth-serving professionals on adolescent development, communication, and connection, and speaks widely to parent and professional audiences on navigating the teen years with more clarity and less friction. She is also the host of Tweens, Teens & Everything Between, a podcast exploring identity, communication, and connection during adolescence. Lonna's mission is to illuminate threshold moments—for tweens, teens, young adults, and even those in the "adolescence" of their own careers—so they know their voice matters, their experience makes sense, and they are enough to become who they are meant to be. Whether she's in clinic, on stage, behind a microphone, or leading a workshop, her work is guided by one belief: understanding, not fixing, is what creates real change. Dr. Lonna Gordon Executive Contributor Board-Certified Adolescent Medicine Physician & Enneagram-Informed 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? Dr. Lonna Gordon Board-Certified Adolescent Medicine Physician & Enneagram-Informed Coach Dr. Lonna Gordon is a board-certified adolescent medicine physician with 15 years of clinical experience and leadership roles across multiple academic institutions. She currently serves as a department chief, where her work spans clinical care, graduate medical education, medical student teaching, and research. She also leads a Women in Medicine initiative and serves on multiple institutional boards and committees, advocating for both patient care and the professionals who provide it. Alongside her academic medicine career, Lonna is the founder of The KNOBS LLC, a coaching, speaking, and workshop practice for parents, tweens, teens, and the professionals who support them. She uses the Enneagram, grounded in her clinical expertise and years of direct work with adolescents, to help young people and the adults who love them understand not just what drives behavior, but why—creating the kind of connection that builds trust rather than distance. Lonna leads workshops for youth-serving professionals on adolescent development, communication, and connection, and speaks widely to parent and professional audiences on navigating the teen years with more clarity and less friction. She is also the host of Tweens, Teens & Everything Between, a podcast exploring identity, communication, and connection during adolescence. Lonna's mission is to illuminate threshold moments—for tweens, teens, young adults, and even those in the "adolescence" of their own careers—so they know their voice matters, their experience makes sense, and they are enough to become who they are meant to be. Whether she's in clinic, on stage, behind a microphone, or leading a workshop, her work is guided by one belief: understanding, not fixing, is what creates real change. All articles Exclusive interviews Dr. Lonna Gordon Interview on How to Help Teens Open Up and Feel Understood Dr. Lonna Gordon is an Adolescent Medicine physician and founder of The KNOBS, a coaching and speaking practice that helps parents, youth-serving professionals, and teens navigate adolescence with... READ ARTICLE Relationships Enneagram-Informed Ways Teens Signal 'I Need You to Notice Me' Teens rarely announce what they need. More often, they signal it through behavior, tone, timing, or the thing they don't say. Once you're familiar with the Enneagram as a lens, those signals can become... READ ARTICLE Leadership Signs Your Team is Running on Control Instead of Connection Individual professionals can do everything right and still work inside a team culture that quietly undermines it. Control-based cultures don't usually announce themselves; they show up in small... READ ARTICLE Mindset 9 Ways Your Own Enneagram Type Shapes How You Show Up With Teens You bring your whole self into every room you work in. This includes the parts of your personality you've never examined. The Enneagram isn't a personality quiz; it's a map of your core motivation... READ ARTICLE Relationships Five Microconnections You Can Build in 90 Seconds or Less Youth-serving professionals rarely get the luxury of long, unhurried conversations. The most meaningful moments of connection happen in the margins: a hallway pass, a locker room, two minutes before... READ ARTICLE Society Six Subtle Ways You're Missing Connection With the Teens You Serve “You work with youth? Wow, you’re brave.” Or “Teens are so tough, I don’t know how you do it!” If you are a youth-serving professional, you have heard these expressions several times in your career... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Dr. Lonna Gordon Board-Certified Adolescent Medicine Physician & Enneagram-Informed 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 Dr. Lonna Gordon Board-Certified Adolescent Medicine Physician & Enneagram-Informed 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?

Rebecca Christian is a Mindset Consultant, Life Teacher, and founder of Limitless Academy, where she helps ambitious women heal at the root, rewire their beliefs, and lead their lives and businesses from power, not programming. Before stepping fully into entrepreneurship, Rebecca built a successful career in corporate leadership, specialising in project & people management, safeguarding, wellbeing, and people development. She became known for her ability to create safe, empowering environments where individuals could thrive under pressure and navigate change with confidence. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of human behaviour, resilience, and the mindset required to perform at a high level - skills that now form the foundation of her coaching and teaching. Rebecca’s personal journey of healing also plays a central role in her work. Having overcome toxic relationships, divorce, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up, she experienced firsthand the link between emotional regulation, identity, and long-term success. This inspired her to train extensively in transformational modalities including NLP, Timeline Therapy®, and EFT Tapping, which she now integrates into her unique methodology. Her signature Rewritten Method - Real, Empowered, Devoted - empowers women to uncover limiting stories, release old patterns, and anchor into a new identity aligned with their highest potential. Through this approach, Rebecca has helped clients not only achieve business growth and financial success, but also heal relationships, rebuild self-worth, and step into their power as leaders. Today, Rebecca is recognised as a thought leader in mindset and personal transformation. She runs a thriving membership community, delivers powerful group programs, and contributes to publications such as Brainz Magazine. Her mission is to show women that how they do one thing is how they do everything, and that by rewriting their story, they can become truly limitless. Rebecca Christian Executive Contributor Mindset Consultant & Life Mentor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Rebecca Christian Mindset Consultant & Life Mentor Rebecca Christian is a Mindset Consultant, Life Teacher, and founder of Limitless Academy, where she helps ambitious women heal at the root, rewire their beliefs, and lead their lives and businesses from power, not programming. Before stepping fully into entrepreneurship, Rebecca built a successful career in corporate leadership, specialising in project & people management, safeguarding, wellbeing, and people development. She became known for her ability to create safe, empowering environments where individuals could thrive under pressure and navigate change with confidence. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of human behaviour, resilience, and the mindset required to perform at a high level - skills that now form the foundation of her coaching and teaching. Rebecca’s personal journey of healing also plays a central role in her work. Having overcome toxic relationships, divorce, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up, she experienced firsthand the link between emotional regulation, identity, and long-term success. This inspired her to train extensively in transformational modalities including NLP, Timeline Therapy®, and EFT Tapping, which she now integrates into her unique methodology. Her signature Rewritten Method - Real, Empowered, Devoted - empowers women to uncover limiting stories, release old patterns, and anchor into a new identity aligned with their highest potential. Through this approach, Rebecca has helped clients not only achieve business growth and financial success, but also heal relationships, rebuild self-worth, and step into their power as leaders. Today, Rebecca is recognised as a thought leader in mindset and personal transformation. She runs a thriving membership community, delivers powerful group programs, and contributes to publications such as Brainz Magazine. Her mission is to show women that how they do one thing is how they do everything, and that by rewriting their story, they can become truly limitless. All articles Mindset Could Your Anxious Attachment Style Be Costing You Money and Real Love? What if I told you that how you do one thing is how you do everything? The way you attach in love often mirrors how you attach in business, friendships, money, and even your dreams. I didn’t see this... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Rebecca Christian Mindset Consultant & Life Mentor The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Rebecca Christian Mindset Consultant & Life Mentor Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Kerry Bolton is an award-winning entrepreneur, data strategist, and founder of Caring Lotus, an NDIS care provider she built from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar business. With a background in business analysis and a passion for systems that serve people, not just profit, Kerry has spent her career helping others turn complex challenges into clear, human-centred solutions.Before launching Caring Lotus, Kerry worked in data-driven roles in both the US and Australia, developing a sharp eye for process, risk, and strategic growth. Her leadership style combines structure with soul, putting connection and community at the centre of everything she builds. Under her leadership, Caring Lotus grew to over 100 staff, with a reputation for care that’s personal, scalable, and built to last.Kerry’s work has earned her national and international recognition. She's a Gold and Silver Stevie® Award winner for Women in Business, a finalist in the CEO Magazine Executive of the Year Awards, and was recognised in the Disability Sector Awards and Wyndham Business Awards for excellence in innovation and leadership.After experiencing the hidden financial and legal risks of US residency renunciation firsthand, Kerry has made it her mission to educate other Australians, especially those born in the US or holding old green cards, about the little-known tax obligations that can result in $10,000+ penalties per year. She helps people get clarity on their situation and connects them with trusted experts to take action before it’s too late. Kerry Bolton Executive Contributor Founder and CEO 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? Kerry Bolton Founder and CEO Kerry Bolton is an award-winning entrepreneur, data strategist, and founder of Caring Lotus, an NDIS care provider she built from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar business. With a background in business analysis and a passion for systems that serve people, not just profit, Kerry has spent her career helping others turn complex challenges into clear, human-centred solutions.Before launching Caring Lotus, Kerry worked in data-driven roles in both the US and Australia, developing a sharp eye for process, risk, and strategic growth. Her leadership style combines structure with soul, putting connection and community at the centre of everything she builds. Under her leadership, Caring Lotus grew to over 100 staff, with a reputation for care that’s personal, scalable, and built to last.Kerry’s work has earned her national and international recognition. She's a Gold and Silver Stevie® Award winner for Women in Business, a finalist in the CEO Magazine Executive of the Year Awards, and was recognised in the Disability Sector Awards and Wyndham Business Awards for excellence in innovation and leadership.After experiencing the hidden financial and legal risks of US residency renunciation firsthand, Kerry has made it her mission to educate other Australians, especially those born in the US or holding old green cards, about the little-known tax obligations that can result in $10,000+ penalties per year. She helps people get clarity on their situation and connects them with trusted experts to take action before it’s too late. All articles Leadership How Leaders in Service-Based Businesses Can Protect Their Energy Running a service based business is deeply personal. People who start and run these types of businesses begin by asking ‘what is the solution to the problem I am seeing in the world?’ Of course, running a product based business comes with its own challenges and ups and downs but there is something uniquely emotional about serving others. READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Kerry Bolton Founder and CEO 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 Kerry Bolton Founder and CEO 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?