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I’ve heard it said that hope is pernicious because it’s based in the future and prevents one from living in the eternal Now. I don’t buy it. I hold with the Iroquois that making major decisions based on how it will affect the next seven generations is just and honorable and I hope it will become the guiding principle of the post-Corporate Age. Skeptics can call me naïve or misguided, and...

In my recovery from my accident, I have come across a phase of “learned helplessness”. This was new to me, but it is a very insidious thought process. The example I was given to explain it was this: imagine you are on a sailing boat in the middle of the ocean. You spot a storm approaching. You decide to ready the boat for the storm so you take down and secure the sails, baton down the hatches and...

I remember the days when I was a college admission counselor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Every day my cup was being filled with the vibrancy and energy of college students. They were the bloodline of our work, walking around on campus with a something that I couldn’t articulate then. It was like they had a sense of urgency, and I wondered why their walking pace was a little qui...

Brian Johnson is quickly becoming one of the most inspirational thought leaders of his generation. Brian is a Talent producer in Hollywood and an Amazon #1 best-selling author. He is also a host and inspirational speaker. Upon overcoming his own personal challenges, including homelessness and intense depression which almost caused him to take his own life, he has dedicated his life to helping othe...

"I come to you from Turtle island, and there are many, many things in the world that need hope right now." - Ogimaa This feature story is found in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Received and Read by: Kathy Kiss Music by: Sémø Produced by: Awareness Ties

'Lessons Learned' is featured in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ).  Written and Narrated by: Providence Bowman Music by: Birraj Produced by: Awareness Ties This is what I’ve learned turning 23… 1. In life we have seasons. It cannot be sunny every day or rainy every day. That is simply not how our world works. Accept the weather and prepare for sunny days in...

Where nature promotes healing and community inspires courage, there you will find Camberwell Grief Sanctuary. Here transformation through grief is possible. Mark and Kelly Parrish founded Camberwell to help those who grieve believe life can be beautiful again. This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Featuring: Mark & Kelly Parrish...

Pamela Zapata is a Latinx entreprenista, diversity and inclusion trailblazer, and founder of the leading 7-figure talent agency, Society 18. Her unique range of experience includes over 12 years of mastering influencer strategy. She believes diversity should not just be a checked box. Rather, it should be an intentional initiative to represent what our society looks like. This exclusive interview...

In 2002, The Women’s Journey Conference was created and five years later the Women’s Journey Foundation was formed with Patty Turrell as its founder and president. Creating a transformational shift in the way women and girls view themselves, the Women’s Journey Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen confidence and self-reliance in women and girls of all ages. This e...

Not one success story is the same. Each win is written in a different way, with and on different terms. While real success is manifested and measured by the subject of the story, it’s assistance and persistence from another who can make all the difference. Richie Lampani is a recruiter who keeps it real, helping others write their own stories of success. This exclusive interview is found in 'The H...

This original poem is found in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written and Recited by: Delaram Taghipour Music by: Sémø Video Composition by: Delaram Taghipour Produced by: Awareness Ties IRANIAN TRAGEDY See this tragedy didn’t just start today It’s been since ‘79 when we first watched it decay Propaganda blinded the reality To hide the injustice and brutality Bef...

Kaylee Bays is a dancer with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). While diagnosed at the age of 21, she began to feel her symptoms at the age of 12. At one point given only 5 weeks to live, she lives, still dancing all the while, inspiring and inviting others to do the same. Despite her progressive degenerative connective tissue disorder, she dances on.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Ho...

Mixam is raising the bar when it comes to printing publications. With both their process and their product, Mixam has created a new, higher standard for stories preserved in print. In a conversation with Mixam’s Head of U.S. Operations, Sara Wimmer, we discuss printing with purpose and serving today’s storytellers.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine...

A lad from West Yorkshire spreading a little bit (a lot a bit) of love into the world, Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder that caused his facial bones to develop in an asymmetrical way. Jono has dedicated his life to helping others who look different know they are not alone and that they are loved. This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hope Editi...

An Awareness Ties Official Ambassador for Disability Awareness, Jessica Few is an actress and model with cerebral palsy. While nonverbal, she doesn’t allow her disability to silence her. A voice for the voiceless, Jessica is creating conversations to bring about needed change in the fashion and film industries.    This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazi...

This feature story is found in 'The Dreams Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com   Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Sol Rising Produced by: Awareness Ties

This feature story is found in 'The Dreams Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com   Written & Narrated by: Sonja Montiel Music by: Sol Rising Produced by: Awareness Ties

Mary Firestone survived the unthinkable. In 2018 she lived through the Montecito mudslide that dropped 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes, washing away her home. Trapped alone in her bathroom while pregnant, not sure if her husband and four-year-old son were still alive, she wasn’t thinking that her trauma was a gift in disguise. Yet, as she began her journey to healing, this is exactly...

Ottawa-based Yin and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, YouTuber, author, and the face of ‘Yoga with Kassandra’, Kassandra Reinhardt is on a mission to help others feel great with yoga. As one of the first yoga instructors to embrace online teaching, her channel has grown to more than 1.9 million subscribers. In this conversation, we meet on the mat to hear the story behind her story.   This exclusive...

Theresa Cheung has been researching and writing about spirituality, astrology, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. She has a Master's degree from King's College Cambridge University in Theology and English. Theresa is a dream decoding expert and best-selling author who has dedicated her life to researching and promoting the transformative and healing power of what is invisibl...

A mother, a wife, a cancer survivor, an inventor and an entrepreneur, Adele Camens has led a life of service taking on what comes and giving back as she goes. Grounded in grace, she’s found strength and success in so many ways.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Dreams Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com   Featuring: Adele Camens Interviewed by: Allié McGuire...

This original story is found in 'The Dreams Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com   Written & Narrated by: Burt Kempner Produced by: Awareness Ties

Authentic in every way, Brian Gaughan and his pizzeria are a staple in Louisville, KY. With an appreciation for and commitment to quality, from the ingredients on his pizzas to the writing on his walls, Brian founded Spinelli’s that serves as a cornerstone for a community of artists, musicians and lovers of pizza.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Dreams Edition' of AwareNow Magazin...

Our lives are written one chapter at a time. For Eddie Donaldson, his chapters could each be novels of their own. From thriving in the dark to rising in the light, he has countless pages written in languages of loss and love scribed in music and art. He created an industry at an intersection of graffiti art and corporate activations, bridging two very different worlds for the benefit of both. Toda...

Inspired by issues of the heart, the human condition and occasionally characters from her favorite tv shows, Ciele is a songwriter and vocalist whose talent spans from electronic production to stripped-down acoustic vibes. Conveying genuine emotions through storytelling in her songs is her highest aim, with hopes of reaching her audience on a deeper level.    This exclusive interview is...