Meet The Teen Mentor Contributors.
Below is a growing list of the incredible women, men and organizations from around the world who are working together to enhance the lives of today’s teens by sharing wisdom based on their own life experiences and field of expertise. If you would like to learn more about our Contributors and browse through their contributions, please follow the “Read More” links provided below.
We are honored and grateful to each and every one of our past and present Contributors for sharing their time and wisdom in order to build a brighter future.
Shown in alphabetical order…
Steven AITCHISON, Monthly Mentor, is UK’s #1 Personal Development blogger. With a Facebook following of over 3.7 million and growing, Steven’s mission is to help millions of people around the world better themselves in any way that they can. Steven’s blog is entitled “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life.” He currently resides in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and hosts live shows on Facebook every weekday at 2pm BST. Read More…
AWECADEMY, Monthly Mentor, is a future-focused online educational organization based out of Toronto that is disrupting traditional high school curricula and inspiring students to bring about civilization-level change. Through an online platform and off-line programs, Awecademy future-proofs high school students, educators, and industry leaders with new smarts and critical survival skills. Awecademy is unique in combining innovative curricula with machine learning and blockchain technology. Read More…
Jennifer L. BASHANT, Ph.D., LMSW, MA, Monthly Mentor and Parent Mentor, owner of Building Better Futures, LLC, is a Parent Empowerment Coach with the mission to strengthen families by improving challenging behavior, reducing stress and providing optimism and hope that things can and will get better. She is extremely passionate about her work because she has raised a child with challenging behavior, and she knows, first hand, what it feels like to feel isolated, blamed and worried about the future. As a licensed social worker with experience in a variety of clinical settings, Jennifer shares her knowledge and expertise with parents in a way that is compassionate, authentic and relevant. Read More…
Kate BATTEN is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Editor of The Missing Piece Magazine, and Publisher of the International Best-Selling Book Series The Missing Piece. As a coach, Kate helps business owners grow their platforms by teaching them how to publish, market and sell their books to international best-seller status. Read More…
Anne BEAULIEU, Monthly Mentor, is an international speaker, empowering coach, and thought leader in the field of Emotional Intelligence and the Founder of Walking Inside Resources Inc. based in Vancouver, British Columbia. As an accomplished author and community builder, Anne is a powerful catalyst for positive change and embodies successful life strategies that keep empowering men and women across the globe. Read More…
Lieutenant Colonel Theresa BODNAR, Monthly Mentor, is a full time Soldier in the Army, a certified Army Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Eating Psychology Educator, Author of Get UPP!: Understanding Positive Psychology, and an aspiring Motivational Speaker. She is excited to get to know you and share all sorts of positive psychology tools, inspirational blogs, and poetry with you. Read More…
Kim BOUDREAU SMITH is bold and direct mixed with plenty of passion and fun. Kim shows up strong in life no matter what is happening and how she feels. She loves attracting like-minded people who work hard, achieve dreams and enjoy life too. To accomplish this, Kim aligns her body, mind and spirit working hard to maintain balance and wellness. Helping those she works with achieve that same level of wholeness, so they too can achieve their dreams is a priority for Kim. Read More…
Heather BROCK-HEARN is a Teen Money Coach who works with teens, young adults, and parents to help them become the masters of their financial destinies. Heather believes that our kids can flourish in this world if they are confident and knowledgeable about their money. Coaching and empowering kids is her passion and it shows in every interaction with this age group. Her caring and compassion, along with her financial skills, make her a powerful and energetic coach for young and old alike. Read More…
Clarissa BURT is an award-winning actress, international media personality/producer/ director, writer, author, public speaker and Super Model. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, This Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets. Clarissa has performed in over 20 movies and can be remembered in award winning films such as Warner Brother’s “The Never Ending Story, Part II,” where she played the Mean Queen “Xayide” and as Giulia in the Italian production ” Caruso Pascosky di Padre Polacco”. Starring in hundreds of television shows, Clarissa quickly became a household name in Italy. Read More…
Jack CANFIELD, Monthly Mentor, is America’s #1 Success Coach and founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul® as well as a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you’re ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at FreeSuccessStrategies.com. Jack holds the Guinness World Record for having seven books on the New York Times Bestseller list on the same day. He also holds the Guinness World Record for the largest book signing ever for Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul. Read More…
Julianne CANTARELLA, MSW is the president and CEO of “New Jersey’s Matchmaker”. A Licensed Social Worker, Julianne received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She has been a professional Matchmaker and Dating Coach since 2005. From 2010 through 2011 Julianne was a Matchmaking Consultant to eHarmony for the prestigious Diamond program. In 2011, she was chosen to become a Matchmaking & Dating / Relationship Expert for Your Tango Online Magazine. Read More…
Richie CONTARTESI, Monthly Mentor, is a Keynote Motivational Speaker, #1 Best Selling author and former professional football player. Standing a stellar 5’7″ and weighing in at a magnificent 155 lbs., you wouldn’t think he’d be much of a football player. Instead, he looks more like a chess player. Don’t laugh, he’s good at chess too! Currently, Richie speaks to adults and youth. He has realized through all of this that no matter how much he enjoys defying the odds, his true passion is in helping others defy theirs. As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, he helps adults and teens understand that their dreams are closer than they appear. Through all the noise and out of reach possibilities, speaking is truly his favorite way of communicating his passion. Read More…
Gaur Gopal DAS, Monthly Mentor, is an Electrical Engineer, having studied at the College Of Engineering, Pune. After a brief stint with Hewlett Packard, he decided to upgrade his career to be a life coach. Ever since he has been speaking at various prestigious academic institutions and corporate firms in India and abroad for over 2 decades and has even spoken at the British parliament. His motivational videos are viral having reached around 500 millions views. With over 3 million followers on Facebook and over 1 million subscribers on YouTube, he is known as the urban, online monk. Read More…
Dr. Kim D’ERAMO, Monthly Mentor, is a physician, speaker, #1 bestselling author of “The MindBody Tool Kit,” and founder of The American Institute of MindBody Medicine. She is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and attended residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. D’Eramo conducts online group training programs and speaks internationally to doctors, medical students, and the general public to teach self-healing tools. Read More…
Harvey DEUTSCHENDORF, Monthly Mentor, is an emotional intelligence expert, internationally published author and speaker. His book, The Other Kind of Smart, Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success, has been published in 4 languages. Harvey writes for Fast Company and has a monthly column with HR Professionals Magazine. Read More…
John DiSTEFANO, Monthly Mentor, started his first company in 1993 in Germany and has been an entrepreneur ever since. His businesses ranged from Advertising over Marketing and Sales to IT to mention the main areas. In 2014 John formed the Entrepreneur Academy in Brussels, Belgium with the aim to provide a platform for entrepreneurs to grow, learn and practise. He is actively involved in many student organisations throughout Europe and regularly invited to talk about entrepreneurship. Read More…
Tim ELMORE, Monthly Mentor and Parent Mentor, is the founder of Growing Leaders. He is passionate about understanding the emerging generation and helping adults teach them how to become leaders in their schools, their communities and their careers. He educates adults to help them understand the challenges and experiences today’s generation faces and connect with them in a way that resonates. Tim believes, by cultivating leadership abilities in young adults and encouraging the adults who guide them, Growing Leaders can be the catalyst for emerging generations that will truly change the world. Read More…
Guy FINLEY, Bi-Weekly Mentor, is the Bestselling author of “Letting Go” and the Founder and Director of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit Center for Spiritual Discovery. His encouraging and accessible message is one of the true bright lights in our world today. His ideas cut straight to the heart of our most important personal and social issues – relationships, success, addiction, stress, peace, happiness, freedom – and lead the way to a higher life. Guy is also the acclaimed author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 45 other books and audio programs that have sold over two million copies in 26 languages worldwide. His work is widely endorsed by doctors, business professionals, celebrities, and religious leaders of all denominations. Read More…
Jane FULLER, Monthly Mentor, is a producer, writer, teacher, ambassador, blogger, interior designer, calligraphist and spiritual entrepreneur based in London, United Kingdom. From taking a Fine Arts course in Florence Italy, to running her own award winning film production company, Jane’s life has so far been a whirlwind of adversity, triumphs, challenges and truly inspiring moments. Read More…
Joshua GARRIN, Monthly Mentor, is an Award-Winning Health Psychologist, Author of “The I-Way to Well”, Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Self-Motivationalist. He holds a Ph.D. in health psychology, an M.S. in cognitive psychology, and a B.S. in general psychology and journalism and currently resides in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Following the completion of his doctorate in 2014, Joshua was the recipient of Walden University’s Harold L. Hodgkinson Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research for his inquiry on health beliefs, outcome expectancies, and stress appraisal in college seniors. Read More…
Kyle GRAPPONE, Monthly Mentor, is the founder of To the Next Step, an educational services company that prepares students for the next steps in their lives, including college and entering the workforce and the real world that awaits them. His organization accomplishes these goals through an array of services, including: motivational speaking keynotes, group workshops, self-help books, student success coaching, on-demand courses, live online classes, and various free resources. Read More…
Lauren HANDEL ZANDER, Monthly Mentor, is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017). Lauren has been a featured expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Businessweek and the Huffington Post. Read More…
Derek HART, Monthly Mentor, is a Relationship Coach, Speaker, Writer, and the founder of UnderstandEachOther.com based in San Anselmo, California. He has been counseling people since 1990, with over 27,000 hours in experience. The unique experience he brings to his counseling practice is based upon years of doing his own deep inner work. A student and teacher of the human journey, Derek has continually studied the great works of the top psychology and spiritual masters of our time. Read More…
Christine HASSLER, Monthly Mentor, is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent to pursue a life she could be passionate about. For over a decade, as a keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, spiritual psychologist and life coach, and host of the top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It”, she has been teaching and inspiring people around the world. Christine believes once we get out of our own way, we can show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make. Read More…
James HEALEY, Monthly Mentor, is an enthusiastic Motivational Speaker that specializes in self-development, personal growth, identity crisis and confidence building. He is a licensed facilitator in the Alternative to Violence Project which makes him an ideal candidate for speaking engagements. James has given talks to students at DeSales University and Lafayette College on how determination and grit helped him overcome adversity and built him into the stronger and smarter person he is today. His speeches are focused around the idea that each individual is the creator of their own world. His personal experience of being born without a tibia and a current amputee provide the audience with an authentic perspective that leaves them with a lasting impression that any challenge can be overcome and any dream can be achieved. Read More…
Lewis HOWES, Bi-Weekly Mentor, is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 60 million downloads and 650 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Gurus That can Make You Rich.” Read More…
Kristi HUGSTAD, Monthly Mentor, is the author of Beneath the Surface: A Teen’s Guide to Reaching Out when You or Your Friend Is in Crisis. Ever since her husband completed suicide in 2012, after years of struggling with clinical depression, by running in front of a train, she has dedicated her life to helping to abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide. A certified grief recovery specialist and a grief and loss facilitator for recovering addicts at South Coast Behavioral Health, Kristi frequently speaks at high schools. She is also the host of The Grief Girl podcast and lives in Orange County, California. Read More…
IN-Q, Monthly Mentor, is a National Poetry Slam Champion and multi-platinum songwriter. Recently named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 thought leaders, his groundbreaking performances include selling out the largest one-man poetry show in Los Angeles history, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and A&E’s Look Closer campaign. Several of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 50 million combined views. Read More…
iRISE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, Monthly Mentors, provides awareness and prevention of suicide through education and presentations throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania community. Founded by psychotherapist Kristie Knights, the iRise Leadership Institute provides resources and services to give hope to people who have suicidal thoughts. They also provide financial resources and services for survivors of suicide, as well as for families that are left behind, and provide volunteer opportunities for those who share their vision. Read More…
Coach Jim JOHNSON, Monthly Mentor, is an author and authority on teamwork, leadership, and realizing your dreams. Based in Rochester, New York, he is most famously known for helping an autistic senior, Jason McElwain (J-Mac), realize his dreams and play with his basketball team. Jason scored an amazing 20 points in 4 minutes during that game. Coach Jim Johnson has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, and ESPN and is the author of the book “A Coach and a Miracle: Life Lessons From a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy”. Read More…
Dr. Steve G. JONES, Ed.D., Monthly Mentor, is a board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who has been practicing hypnotherapy since the 1980’s. He is the author of 25 books on such topics as hypnosis, the law of attraction and weight loss. Dr. Steve has also created over 9,000 hypnosis audio recordings and 22 different online certification programs, which are sold in over 140 countries. Dr. Steve G. Jones works extensively with Hollywood actors, writers, directors, and producers, helping them achieve their very best. He has been featured on Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker as both a hypnotherapist and a millionaire and has been interviewed on CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS. Read More…
Ingrid KELADA, Monthly Mentor, is an experienced psychologist, speaker and happiness expert. As a speaker, she has facilitated over 1000 workshops around the world. People find her to be pragmatic, inspiring and funny! With over 25 years experience, Ingrid offers her expertise to a wide range of clients. She is bilingual and a member of the professional association of Psychologists of Quebec, Canada. Ingrid is also the Author of 21 Days to Happiness. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated or just want to increase your happiness, Ingrid teaches you how to be happier in just 10 minutes per day. Read More…
Diana Rose KOTTLE, MA, MFT is a Consciousness Architect + Soul Alchemist + Soul Alignment Guide. She helps people align with their soul’s true purpose, so they can live their highest vision and impact the world. Diana’s approach bridges psychology + spirituality + consciousness + technology. She uses heart centered connection, playfulness, authenticity, and imagination as portals into awakening, expansion, and inviting in new possibilities. Read More…
Jesse LEBEAU, Weekly Mentor, is known as “The Celebrity Teen Coach” and is one of today’s most highly sought after youth speakers, authors, and motivators. His unlikely underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books and youth programs. He is one of the worlds premiere basketball trick artists, regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse stars on the new Emmy nominated kids TV sitcom “This Just In” and plays himself on the new reality series ‘The LeBeau Show’ that allows viewers the chance to follow Jesse around the country and see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens. Read More…
Mark MANSON, Monthly Mentor, is an American self-help author, blogger and entrepreneur. He is the author of the website MarkManson.net and two books, NYTimes bestseller, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, and Models: Attract Women through Honesty. He is also the CEO and founder of Infinity Squared Media LLC. Read More…
Michael MARCIAL, Video Spokesman, is a world traveling entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor with a passion to help others succeed online. In the last 14 years, Michael has utilized his expertise in social media and marketing strategy to help his clients bring in almost $20M in revenue. Michael’s gift of creating profitable online businesses has also lead him to create the #1 high-end digital community focused on influence and income: The 5-Figure Workweek. Read More…
Philip McKERNAN is an Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker from Dublin, Ireland and based out of Boulder, Colorado. He works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or want to move through roadblocks, seen and unseen, they call Philip. He helps people get clear on who they are and where they need to go. He has worked with the Canadian Olympic Team, The Pentagon and has shared the stage with other speakers like the Dalai Lama and Richard Branson. Read More…
Amy MOORE, PhD, LMFT is a licensed family therapist. As a seasoned clinician for over 18 years, Dr. Moore blends her expert clinical skills and highly dialed-in intuition to effectively assess, support, and empower teens and young girls to build their inner strength and self-love, and to cultivate healthy self-esteem. Dr. Moore is a leader and pioneer in changing the paradigm of mental health treatment. She uses a holistic approach to support her clients on their healing journey; she emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit connection; she weaves natural solutions with essential oils and other alternative modalities into traditional psychotherapy. Read More…
Marcy MORRISON, Monthly Mentor, is the founder of Careers with Wings. Often referred to as bringing sunshine to every room she enters, Marcy helps others uncover and find their dream career via her books, “Finding Your Passion: The Easy Guide to Your Dream Career” and “Falling in Love with Me: A Personal Journey and A Guide to Falling in Love with You”. She is a sought out career expert nationwide with her work appearing in/on MSN CareerBuilder, San Francisco and San Diego Univision, CBS Los Angeles, ABC Washington D.C., FOX New York City, San Diego Business Journal, and on San Diego stations including KUSI, Channel 6, FOX, and Channel 10. Read More…
Since 2003, Anthony ONEAL, Monthly Mentor, has helped thousands of students make good decisions with their money, relationships and education to live a well-balanced life. Now Anthony has joined Ramsey Solutions to spread this encouraging message to students nationwide as a Ramsey Personality. His youth conferences, concerts and events have drawn enormous crowds, and he’s spoken for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Bishop T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest Youth Ministry, television personality, Judge Glenda Hatchett and Rory Jones. Anthony has also appeared on Fox and Friends, CNN and TBN. Read More…
Jeremy POLLACK, Monthly Mentor, is an Anthropologist, cognitive-behavioral modification coach, conflict resolution specialist, and researcher in the field of psychology. Jeremy holds a Master’s degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from California State University, Fullerton under anthropologist John Patton. His thesis research was in the evolution of religious cognition and intergroup conflict. Jeremy also holds a Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding (NCRP) from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Currently, he is earning his PhD in Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Read More…
Mo RAMCHANDANI, Monthly Mentor, is an avid explorer of the Earth and all her people. His adventures and volunteerism, both local and global, have been the building blocks of his heart’s truest passion: purpose coaching. With a background in action sports coaching and software development, Mo works to battle against an ever growing atmosphere of people living life dispassionately. Mo helps people create a life they can be proud of, by working on any and all aspects of their life such as career, health & fitness, relationships, and hobbies. Read More…
Dr. Mahmoud RASHIDI, Monthly Mentor, is an adult and pediatric neurosurgeon who has witnessed hundreds of healing journeys during his 16-year career. He is passionate about refocusing the mind, thoughts and feelings toward achieving greater happiness, optimal health, and overall well-being particularly while recovering from an illness or injury. Dr. Rashidi’s goal is to raise greater awareness about the health-optimizing effects of achieving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. We have the power to heal better and faster if we learn to focus our minds on positive, healthy and happy thoughts. Read More…
Greg S. REID is an Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, and Action-Taking Phenomenon. He is known best for being Founder and CEO of the Secret Knock, an exclusive event and professional collaboration community focused on partnership, networking, and business development. His record setting book, Three Feet from Gold, was the first title in history to be published by top retailer Barnes and Noble through their sister company, Sterling. The title was a worldwide sensation and was translated into over thirty languages within the first six months of publication. Mr. Reid is also the creator, writer and producer of the internationally acclaimed films Pass It On, Three Feet from Gold, and Beyond the Knock. He is currently producing a major feature film called Wish Man about the founder of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Frank Shankwitz. Read More…
Dr. Donna RISOLO, Monthly Mentor, is an educator, consultant and researcher with a doctorate in education from Columbia University. She has worked with adolescents and their parents for more than twenty years. She is the founder of The Teen Talk Mission, an organization that seeks to improve the lives of young people by improving adult-teen communication through publications, social media, training for educators and youth development professionals, and coaching for parents of teens. Read More…
Rachel RUSSO, MS, MFT, Bi-Weekly Mentor, is a Matchmaker, Dating & Relationship Coach, Author & Speaker. She has a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Iona College, a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, and a certification as an Intentional Relationship Coach. Rachel is the founder of Rachel Russo Relationships-a NYC-based dating and relationship consultancy-and has worked as a matchmaker for twelve years. She currently acts as the resident relationship expert on Brooklyn Savvy Tv, is a matchmaker with Lisa Clampitt Matchmaking, and trains entrepreneurs at Matchmaking Institute. Her drive, credentials, and unique experience make her the ultimate dating and relationship expert. Read More…
Thom RUTLEDGE, LCSW, Monthly Mentor, is a psychotherapist, author and speaker who has experienced both sides of the therapeutic relationship — as clinician and as client. He blends his personal recovery from depression, addiction and excessive self-criticism with 30 years of professional experience to guide his clients, readers, and audiences from self-judgment and perfectionism toward genuine self-compassion. Thom’s trademark sense of humor, a down-to-earth practicality, and his own compassion are the common threads that run throughout his unique brand of self-help psychology. (INTRApersonal Therapy) Read More…
Mark SANBORN, CSP, CPAE, Monthly Mentor, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and noted expert on leadership, team building, customer service and change. Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession. Mark is also a member of the exclusive Speakers Roundtable, made up of 20 of the top speakers in America. He is also the author of eight books, including the bestseller The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary which has sold more than 1.6 million copies internationally. Read More…
Amber R. SEATER is a Professional Counselor serving teens in Missouri and Kansas, USA. Ms. Seater has a passion for helping teens, especially teen girls, become empowered. She acknowledges the impact that society, especially social media, has on young women’s body image and dreams/goals for the future and she utilizes different therapeutic techniques that involve the mind, body and spirit. This includes yoga, meditation, hiking, art, sand tray, and discussions about nutrition. Read More…
SELF DEVELOPMENT SECRETS, Monthly Mentor, is a website that is committed to giving you all the tools and knowledge you need to help you get to the next level of whatever it is you desire. Rebecca Temsen is the Editor and Blogger at Self Development Secrets, entrepreneur and most of all a wife and mother of 2. What she enjoys the most is helping normal people reach their full potential. Rebecca uses her ever growing skills in writing to inspire people and not settle for a normal life. Read More…
Jason SILVA, Monthly Mentor, is an Emmy-nominated and world renown TV personality, storyteller, filmmaker, and sought-after keynote speaker and futurist. Jason is known for hosting 5 seasons of the Emmy-nominated, global hit TV series Brain Games, on the National Geographic Channel, broadcasted in over 171 countries. His inspirational videos, Shots of Awe, have received over 100 million views across social platforms. The videos explore topics such as futurism, technology, creativity, the science of awe, disruptive innovation, relationships and mental health. Read More…
Susanna SPIES, Monthly Mentor, is a seasoned educator and Founder and President of Comedy Playground, LLC, showcasing at The Hollywood Improv located in California. With a performance background, Spies has worked within mediums of television and film, and has performed stand up comedy on stages throughout the nation. Known for her many “faces”, in 2013 she debuted over 30 characters in her one-woman show “The Dryer” and was featured on Nuvo TV’s Stand & Deliver, E-One Entertainment’s Uncontrolled Comedy, and the Youtube sensation “Carol” of “Carol & Claire in The Angela Hoover web series, as well as dozens of national commercials, and Independent Feature Films. Read More…
Tina-Marie SPRINGHAM, Monthly Mentor, ‘Perspective Whisperer’ & Confidence Coach, (aka Steely) defied the odds and stepped onto her first competitive stage in the world of Figure & Fitness in 2011, at the age of 42. In 5 short years, Steely earned National level status & won the coveted BC Provincial Champion Overall Masters Figure Title in 2015. This former Top-10 recording artist turned her passion for fitness into her present day career. She is currently a Certified Behaviour Change Specialist, an ACE certified personal trainer, a Confidence Coach, specializing in competition posing, mental preparation for athletes in her sport and in public speaking and confidence coaching for 8-12 year olds. Read More…
Since 1982, SUPERCAMP, Monthly Mentor, has inspired and empowered thousands of teens to feel confident and motivated, and to excel in school and beyond. Held on U.S. college campuses including Stanford and Villanova, SuperCamp offers residential programs lasting six, seven, and ten days for students in middle school, high school, and first-year college. Living on a college campus is a great experience for teens and most of our grads go directly to a four-year college after high school. As teens from around the world gather at SuperCamp, they are inspired to believe in themselves and their ability to achieve, and they acquire learning and life skills that empower them to thrive in all areas of their life. Read More…
Bernie SWAIN is the founder of the pre-eminent lecture agency in the world, Washington Speakers Bureau. Over the last thirty-five years, Washington Speakers Bureau has represented three US Presidents, four prime ministers of Great Britain, countless American and world leaders, business and economic visionaries, authors, media personalities, and sports legends. In 2016, Bernie released his new book, What Made Me Who I Am. Today, Bernie remains Chairman of WSB and travels with Paula, his wife for 41 years, and spends time with their 3 children. Bernie also speaks and writes extensively. Read More…
Carol TALBOT, Monthly Mentor, is considered is an inspiration in the inspiration business. She is sought-after by organisations and individuals seeking a learning consultant, thought-partner, and keynote speaker ‘with a difference’. For more than two decades, she has stepped out to help fire out creativity and greatness within individuals and teams worldwide, by engaging them with her wise words and compelling delivery; one-on-one or to an audience of 1000’s, when Carol speaks, people listen. Read More…
Michael TARBY, Monthly Mentor, is a life change expert and author of the best-selling book Living Your Big Juicy Life, The Secrets to Having More Love, Joy and Success. His varied background allows him to resonate with people from all walks of life. He has been everything from a police officer to an actor. In college, he was the class president and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and is also Board Certified in Radiography. Michael has dedicated his life to helping others learn from his successes and many failures. He has spoken all across the country and received standing ovations from large and small audiences. Read More…
Sarah TAYLOR, Monthly Mentor, is a meditation teacher and a Master Level Reiki Practitioner, as well as an actor, comedian, and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. Drawing from a Buddhist background as well as the other non-dual spiritual traditions, her classes and talks are accessible and filled with humor. She was a series regular for three seasons on NBC’s “In Gayle We Trust”, can be seen in the comedy feature, “The Golden Scallop” and has made appearances on Hot In Cleveland, Bunheads, and numerous other TV shows and films. Read More…
THINK KINDNESS inspires measurable acts of Kindness in schools and communities around the world. They travel all throughout the country calling on students to compete in their kindness challenge where they will complete thousands of acts of measurable kindness. They believe that each act of Kindness, no matter how small, has an unforeseeable ripple effect that makes the world a better place. Every person on this planet can think of at least one Kind act that made their day a little brighter. It is their mission to inspire those Kind acts. To gather thousands of people to perform seemingly simple acts of Kindness in solidarity that will result in a wave of good, and that will make a difference in the world. Read More…
Founded in 2009 by Lori Deschene, TINY BUDDHA, Monthly Mentor, has emerged as a leading resource for peace and happiness, with close to three million monthly readers and a vibrant community forum. The site features stories, tips, and insights from readers of all ages, from all over the globe. You’ll find posts about happiness, love, relationships, change, meaning, mindfulness, spirituality, simplicity, minimalism, letting go, and more. Read More…
Jessie TORRES is a Wisdom Guide, Transformational Leader/Coach, Author and Speaker based in Encinitas, California. As a seeker of knowledge and adventurer with a lust for life, she is fueled by a passionate love for humanity and a burning desire to end suffering. She has coached thousands of High Performance people from all walks of life and various parts of the world that have achieved success and the highest level of fulfillment. She helps Leaders achieve a passionate, purposeful, fulfilled life by Awakening their Spirit and Unleashing their Limitless Human Potential so that they can make their life extraordinary. Read More…
Karin ULIK, Monthly Mentor and life coach, helps teens define who they are, what they want and take action to live the lives they truly want to live. As a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop leader and coach, Karin is dedicated to helping busy families avoid the trial-and-error she experienced in her own life. Her programs teach and inspire busy families to realize their potential and transform their lives. Read More…
Michelle C. USTASZESKI-HUTCHINSON, B.S., CLC, CMHt. is the Founder and Executive Editor of The Teen Mentor, LLC, and creator of the Total Mind Development Program™, a free 56 Module Course being used to not only rehabilitate incarcerated teens, but help all teens worldwide reach their full potential in life. As co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Michelle also teamed with some of the top motivational gurus such as Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn, Denis Waitley, and Joe Vitale in order to offer a compilation of self-improvement teachings. Read More…
Shaina WEISS is the owner at Mind Body Soulfit. She is on a mission to ignite change and foster growth in herself and everyone she comes in contact with. With extensive experience in personal development, combined with her own life experiences, education in fitness and love of people, she is determined to and passionate about affecting the masses through connecting each unique individual to their mind, body and soul. Read More…
Dr. Joe VITALE, Monthly Mentor, is the author of far too many books to mention here. He wrote the bestseller, The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or anything else) from the inside out. It became a #1 bestseller twice, even beating the latest Harry Potter book. He is a sought out speaker who travels the world to such countries as Russia, Poland, Peru, Canada and Kuwait to spread his message on the law of attraction, “The Missing Secret,” ho’oponopono and much more. In addition to The Secret, Dr. Vitale has also been featured in a total of 15 movies so far. Dr. Vitale’s style is inspiring and informative. He doesn’t speak so much as inspire. His mission is to help you achieve your dreams. Read More…
Fern WEIS, Monthly Mentor and Parent Mentor, is a certified Parent Empowerment Coach and Family Recovery Coach. While teaching middle school for 13 years, Fern trained as a life coach and founded her business, Your Family Matters, in 2008. Fern works with parents of teens and young adults who are going through difficult situations, from the homework wars to addiction recovery, and all points in between. Through group programs and private coaching, parents work on communication skills, building relationship and setting boundaries with love and respect. Fern helps parents release guilt, end enabling, and confidently prepare their children to thrive and be successful through life’s challenges. Read More…
Troy WEST, Monthly Mentor, is the CEO of Lifestyle Financial Planning (LFP) and an avid lifestyle entrepreneur based in Denver, Colorado. He was recently recognized as one of “America’s Premier Experts,” was inducted into The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, was a Thought Leader Summit Award winner, an Expy award winner, and was inducted into The National Academy of Experts, Writer’s, and Speakers. Troy recently co-authored The Road to Success with Jack Canfield, is about to release another co-authored book called “The Better Business Book,” and is in negotiations for a full book on The Retirement Myth. Troy has been seen on ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, BRAVO, and A&E. Read More…
Brandon Lee WHITE, Monthly Mentor, is an Author, Speaker, and Youth Mover. He has spoken to thousands of youth and adults in nearly all 50 states about “Owning It” in life and leadership. Brandon has been seen on TLC, Discovery Health, Fit TV, and TEDx. He attended Rockhurst University where he earned his Master’s in Business as well as a double major in Business and Psychology. Read More…
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