Mindfulness Mode

Oluwafemi Badejo, also known as Femi Badejo, is a project manager with The Net Effect. He is a seasoned project and product manager, business analyst, and consultant with extensive hands-on and theoretical experience in architecture, engineering, project management, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. Femi excels in providing technical support, developing new products, and enhancing processes for optimal solutions. His strong management skills and keen decision-making ability are complemented by his proficiency in data synthesis.

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Transform Your Life From The Inside Out; Jim Fortin

Empowering Minds, Achieving Success; Janet Elaine Schmidt

Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality and Science; D. Neil Elliott

Brett Martin creates remote virtual workspaces through his initiative, Kumospace.com, a virtual office and video chat platform. Brett is a seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to staying grounded through meditation. As an entrepreneur, angel investor, pragmatist, and optimist, Brett has spent much of his career in the startup trenches. He now focuses on supporting other entrepreneurs as Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, a NYC-based pre-seed/seed stage venture fund. Charge invests $200-500k at the earliest stages and helps founders grow from 0 to 1.

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• Book: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing and Nathaniel Philbrick

An End To Upside Down Thinking; Mark Gober

Emotional Intelligence Insights; Harvey Deutschendorf

Dream and Visualize For Authenticity; Mary Rechkemmer-Meyer

Matt Panousis is a master at AI-driven creativity. He is the Chief Operating Officer at Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), an innovative AI technology startup and VFX studio dedicated to revolutionizing Hollywood's visual effects industry. With a robust background as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Matt has a proven track record in co-founding and scaling successful B2B technology startups.

• Website: marzvfx.com

• My Dad and Grandfather

• The emotions are primarily driven by the meanings and consequences that you apply to the event. A concrete example is when you drive by somebody who cuts you off, but then you pass their car, and you realize that there are three kids screaming in the back. Are you mad anymore, or do you feel bad for the guy? It's not the guy cutting you off that pissed you off, it's the Guy cutting you off plus the concept that he cut you off intentionally, and he did it to screw you over.

• I don't do as many of the techniques formally. I guess you do it by virtue of a cold plunge, in which case you have to breathe. We don't breathe deeply the way that we probably used to.

• Like most things in life, the feeling associated with an event is actually not the event itself. It's the meanings and consequences that you place on the event. So, all your thought processes and practicing meditation and mindfulness allow you to see or at least create a space between you and your thoughts.

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Raise Your Frequency With A Mindfulness Practice; JJ DiGeronimo

Activate The Execution Factor With Entrepreneur Kim Perell

Elite Strategies For Peak Performance; Anastasia Pavlatou

Pepe Del Rio is the innovative mind behind Sesh, an app that allows fans to have exclusive artist connections. Sesh offers fans a chance to be part of their favorite artist's projects, providing unique experiences, intimate interactions, and a passionate community where every fan is a VIP. To Pepe, mindfulness is a blend of various elements, including exercise, a structured schedule, and focus. He begins his day early with exercise and meticulously organizes his week to maintain a balanced mindset.

• Website: www.joinsesh.app

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• I'm getting into breathing techniques. Our head of marketing, one of my employees, is very dedicated to these practices and has been encouraging me to focus more on my breathing.

• I'm the eldest of eight siblings, and I'm particularly close to one brother who is just a year younger than me. We went to school together, attended the same parties, and shared many friends.

• Book: The Power of the Mind by James Haik

Music As Medicine; Ian Morris and Brittany Churchill

The Transformational Power of Music and Creativity; Vinnie Stergin

Music for Mindfulness; Dave Combs

Keda Edwards Pierre founded True II Soul, a sanctuary dedicated to the healing and advocacy of BPOC & Indigenous women and gender-diverse survivors. She is a passionate advocate for transformative healing and support for survivors of sexual trauma. As a survivor of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), intimate partner violence, and racial trauma, Keda uses her personal experiences of being othered and retraumatized by systems claiming to help. Keda was inspired to create discreet, trustworthy, and inclusive spaces for recovery. True II Soul challenges stigmas around sexual trauma and fosters authenticity, creativity, and community. After a 27-year career with the Toronto Police Service, Keda now focuses on revolutionizing perceptions of survivors and eradicating gender-based violence. She identifies as a renaissance woman, living her mission of personal and professional lifelong healing and development.[bio]

• Website: TrueIISoul.com

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• Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams

Meditation and Mindfulness; Dean Graves

Women’s Meditation Network; Katie Krimitsos

Morgan O. Smith is a former stand-up comedian turned meditator. He spent 14 years in the comedy scene, including nine years hosting his own TV show. During the last two years of his comedy career, Morgan discovered light and sound machines, which introduced him to deeper states of meditation. This transformative experience led him to leave show business to focus on meditation and raising his children. Over time, Morgan achieved profound meditative states, including Turia and Tiritita, which inspired him to delve deeper into mindfulness.

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• Ram Dass

• I still experience my emotions and express them, but when I'm expressing them, I'm doing it from a witness standpoint, so I get to watch myself go through it, and when I'm going through it, it's not as bad as I thought it was.

• People can look into pranayama, the art of breathing, and Hinduism and yoga as traditions. My favorite breathing technique is two breaths of fire.

• We were inspired to create Kemor, which is myself and my partner, Keda Edwards Pierre. We got together and created this development app about these five-dimensional beings, which we call Mukshas. This name comes from the word moksha, which means liberation.
  

• Book: Bodhi In The Brain: Yinnergy Meditation: A Technological Path to Enlightenment by Morgan O. Smith

Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams

Meditation and Mindfulness; Dean Graves

Women’s Meditation Network; Katie Krimitsos

Dr. Deborah Brosnan’s talk, A Sea of Climate Solutions, was presented at the Collision conference in Toronto in June 2024. She is a globally recognized marine scientist, environmental entrepreneur, and climate-risk expert. Dr. Brosnan leads Deborah Brosnan & Associates, a firm that merges risk, cutting-edge science, and practical decision-making to sustain ecosystems, businesses, communities, and governments. With a special focus on Small Island Developing States, she has worked in the Caribbean for over 25 years. She collaborates with John Paul DeJoria on OceanShot, a large-scale coral reef restoration project. Dr. Brosnan holds an adjunct professorship at Virginia Tech and has been affiliated with prestigious institutions like Stanford and the Smithsonian. She frequently appears on major media and has been a featured speaker at international forums.

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• Jacques Cousteau

• Mindfulness helps me be aware of my emotions and feel my emotions.

• Breathing is the first thing I stop when I get stressed out. Being aware of your breath and breathing and watching the changes that occur in your body when you take control of your breathing is absolutely the best.

• In my career as a marine biologist, I was fortunate to have supportive men, fellow students, and professors, especially during my education.

• However, I did experience bullying, which is still prevalent, particularly online. When I was younger, I wasn't aware of mindfulness, so my initial reaction was to respond immediately.

• Book: Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J. Nichols

Wisdom From The Sea; Anne Gordon

We’re At An Epoch Says Wellness Force Radio Host, Josh Trent

Health, Wealth and Happiness; Fearvana Author Akshay Nanavati

Roger Choudhury is an entrepreneur who has used mindful marketing strategies throughout his adult life. Turning 47 today, he has been an entrepreneur since the age of 19. Roger made his first million by 21 through direct marketing, working with various industries such as energy deregulation and credit card companies. He founded the Business Financial Network during the pandemic, a media company collaborating with publicly traded entities and retirement homes.

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• My mom is Hindu, and my father is Muslim. We meditate regularly. Eastern civilization is very spiritually advanced compared to Western civilization, and this is well documented.

• Buteyko is a Russian scientist who developed a breathing method. You can find more about it online; it's been really helpful for me.

• Growing up, my father passed away, leaving my mom to run our restaurant on Bloor and Lansdowne. She was a great cook, but not a businessperson.

• Book: The Wealth That Money Can't Buy; Robin Sharma

Growing A Creative Business; Noah Hutton

Dissolve Your Energy Blocks To Live An Authentic Life; Debbie Lynn Grace

Inspirational Leadership Summit Host, Archana Shetty

Geena Jackson is dedicated to elevating indigenous entrepreneurs. She is the Creator and Executive Producer of Bear's Lair TV and the Founder & President of Sparkly Frog Clan Productions Inc. A proud member of theshíshálh (Sechelt) Nation on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Geena (Tsetasiya – Traditional Sechelt name) is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and a champion for Indigenous business and procurement. With over 30 years in broadcast and media communications, Geena has been a fervent advocate for Indigenous voices, rights, and business development. Her experience spans roles with the Squamish Nation, supporting over 750 Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations. Geena also dedicates her efforts to initiatives like the Golden Eagles Rising Society, Right to Play, and Live Different, which aim to create positive, life-changing impacts in Indigenous communities.

• Website: GeenaJackson.com

• My 94 year-old grandma

• As a 54-year-old woman going through menopause, I often experience a roller coaster of emotions.

• It's interesting because I recently read about the Wim Hof Method, which involves cold plunging and learning proper breathing techniques. I realized I'm not a natural breather—I'm quite uptight in that aspect.

• As I reflect on bullying and mindfulness, I've learned that success often attracts negativity, and I've faced attempts to bring me down to a “normal” level.

• Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan

265 Mindfully Blend Traditional and Alternative Healing; Michelle Chalfant

Naked In The Now; Marijke McCandless

Soul Forward Wisdom; Heidi Hazen

Mohamad Jebara is a visionary thinker, artist, entrepreneur, and public speaker. From delivering newspapers and recycling discarded items as a child to fund his Islamic education, he has journeyed through diverse fields to become a senior Islamic scholar and a best-selling author of 109 books. Completing his memorization of the Quran by age 12, he developed expertise in Semitic languages, history, Biblical studies, and Islamic jurisprudence. At 13, he founded Cordova Academy to make classical Arabic and Quranic learning accessible to a Western audience. He has served hundreds of communities globally as Chief Imam, taught over 40,000 students through various academic institutes, and been hailed as the “coolest Imam” for his charitable efforts. His work bridges cultural and religious divides, and his biography, “Muhammad the World-Changer,” has received critical acclaim.

• Website: https://www.mohamadjebara.com

• I've always been very curious. As a five-year-old, I explored the world, trying to understand rainbows and trees. One funny memory involves me spending more time with my friends' parents than with my friends, learning from their experiences. I would chat with them for hours about the world, science, and weather.

• If there's one lesson, I would say it is the importance of forming a healthy mindset. This is a lifelong struggle because we're always working on keeping our minds balanced. Achieving this involves being open to diverse ideas, sharing, and staying flexible. Prophet Muhammad’s formula for a healthy mindset includes three stages: gathering knowledge from diverse sources, analyzing and dissecting this information, and then creating something impactful.

• Be open to ideas. You will be surprised. Sometimes, we limit ourselves by our judgment, misconceptions of the world, or prejudices.

• Book: Muhammad, the World-Changer: An Intimate Portrait by Mohamad Jebara

Unlock Spiritual Intelligence; Yosi Amram

Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality and Science; D. Neil Elliott

Learning the Language of Spirit With India Leigh