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What does $400.00 and your mother’s credit card have in common? For Jean Drummond it was the beginning of making an impactful and meaningful difference in the field of healthcare. Coming from a long line of “fem-trepreneurs” in her family—both her mother and grandmother owned their own businesses—Jean was surrounded by powerful role models that would later inspire her to begin her own healthcare p...

According to a recent survey conducted by Gallup only 11% of leaders and CEO’S believe they have a deep enough talent pool to train others, on their teams to assume leadership roles when its time to transition. Rob Kalwarowsky is determined to change this narrative. He’s a High-Performance Leadership Coach. Rob specializes in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high perfor...

Statista reports: The number of smart homes is forecast to grow and surpass the 350 million mark by 2023. Smart speakers are the most widely known market segment, of which around 320 million were in use in 2020. The size of the installed base is set to double by 2024. If you want to become well-versed in smart homes, then leveraging the expertise of Andrew Valyear would be a supremely smart idea....

Unforeseen circumstances provide an opportunity for advancement, innovation, and a fresh perspective. For the hospitality industry: Labour shortages and the continuing effects of COVID-19 dominated the hospitality industry in 2021. However, 2022 is shaping up to be far more fulfilling — and profitable — as the industry figures out how to fulfill customer expectations without compromising safety. A...

According to a 2021 study at UC Berkeley, 72% of entrepreneurs in this sample self-reported mental health concerns. Entrepreneurs were significantly more likely to report a lifetime history of depression (30%), ADHD (29%), substance use conditions (12%), and bipolar diagnosis (11%) Greg Wieting is a healer who helps leaders and entrepreneurs heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma t...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports:  More than 60 percent of U.S. women do not engage in the recommended amount of physical activity. More than 25 percent of U.S. women are not active at all. Physical inactivity is more common among women than men. Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and opera...

The diversification of ideas allows for the economic and creative engine of possibilities to be revved up. Which permits for the environment for small businesses to flourish and thrive. Jared Yellin is a parallel entrepreneur who focuses on launching companies that even the playing field. From marketing solutions to educational platforms, simple sales training, and so much more, Jared has supporte...

Worldwide, there are more than 300,000 babies born with neural tube defects each year. The total lifetime direct cost of care for a child born with spina bifida in the United States is estimated to be $791,900, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, the National Library of Medicine reports Spina bifida is one of the most common types of neural tube defect, affecting...

The global luxury travel market size was valued at $945.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during 2021-2027 to reach 1,198.3 billion in 2027 according to www.alliedmarketresearch.com Shane Mahoney started Lugos Travel to pursue his passion for interesting vacations. He felt that people were complacent about their vacations, and often opted for cruising and all-inclusive v...

Forbes reports Workhuman's new study found that a mere 26% of workers felt psychologically safe during the pandemic and experienced higher levels of burnout, stress and greater feelings of loneliness. Neil Pretty is on a mission to change this. He’s  the CEO of Aristotle Performance and 2020 Vancouver Top 100 Innovator. Neil and his team have helped clients across 6 continents and multiple industr...

Are you a person of natural giving spirit do you regularly extend yourself to ensure you bring joy and happiness to other people?  Does it put a smile on your face to be of service to others?  I would without a shadow of a doubt of hesitation place Bob LaBrecque in this category. He’s constantly giving of himself to bring joy and peace to others.  These days LaBrecque is the owner of Align Case Ma...

Businesses and CEOs have a pivotal new role to play in rebuilding public trust in information and bridging the United States' growing partisan divide. According to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer update, 61% of people surveyed expressed trust in businesses — significantly higher than the number who trusted governments or the media. Trust in governments worldwide dropped to 53%, after seeing an...

Property transactions have risen by double-digit figures since 2013, in Costa Rica,according to local real estate experts. This is not surprising given booming tourism in the region. In 2018, the total number of tourist arrivals rose by 1.9% year-over-year to a record 3,016,667 people, according to the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Then during the first half of 2019, visitor arrivals increased furthe...

To make a full commitment to improving the quality of your physical and mental health it requires a lifestyle change. To demonstrate your level of sincerity in taking full ownership of your fitness journey. For John Katsavos he’s been a personal trainer for over 15 years now and he’s dedicated to helping people get their confidence back in their lives through exercise, martial arts, and mindset ha...

With his fourth championship secured and 1stfinals MVP under his belt there is no denying the fact Stephen Curry is one of the greatest players of his generation. “This one hits different for sure, just knowing what the last three years have meant, what it's been like from injuries to changing of the guard in the rosters,” said Curry. “… I can say it now, I don't know how many teams could carry th...

Forming inclusive and strategic partnerships permits you the vision to see a diverse perspective. In sports it can often be the winning ingredient in a winning formula. For Nathaniel Cooke he says relationships are your currency to facilitate sustainable partnerships in sports As the Director, of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at Rucker Park Streetball he consistently leverages expe...

The one fundamental question you must ask yourself as an entrepreneur is are you confident in the direction of your business? Do you have self-limiting beliefs which stunt your ability for progress? Well, for entrepreneurs between 18-25 they report by a clip of 75% they are confident in the direction of their business. This compared to 53.5% of entrepreneurs between the ages 56-65. This according...

Catalyst is a global non-profit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. The organization reports In the United States, only 6.5% of women worked full-time in male-dominated occupations in 2020. Furthermore, Forbes says Women are also fans of sports. A recent Gallup poll indicated that 51% of women consider themselves s...

National Mentoring Day reported 67% of businesses reported an increase in productivity due to mentoring. 55% of businesses felt that mentoring had a positive impact on their PROFITS. Employees who received mentoring were promoted five times more often than those who didn't have mentors. As a super-passionate life performance and business coach, Nick Davies believes to live life to the fullest or e...

The Inclusive Early Childhood Service System (IECSS) is a research project that is working to understand programs for children with disabilities. The project uses interviews with families to better understand processes and procedures to access activities and accessibility in the daily lives of disabled children. This can lead to recommendations for educators and governments to make changes that ar...

Are you frustrated at work? Do you feel stuck in a perpetual cycle of mediocrity? Could you benefit from a paradigm shift in your mindset and approach to life and work. If so, hypnosis maybe the answer. Adrian Moreno beganhis career inside the health & fitness space while also gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP, establishing himself as a respected transformation specialist. After...

If we could lead a life of influence its something we should all aspire to. To bend the curve of progress forward towards diversity where all perspective matters. Writer and author Marjorie Turner Hollman is doing her best to set the tone in this regard. She has completed four Easy Walking guidebooks, and the backstory behind Easy Walks--her memoir of learning to find joy in the face of difficult...

How many children must die before the U.S. Senate takes any meaningful and sustainable action to address the gun violence epidemic which is uniquely American? Are we really going to draw the conclusion children losing their lives is the cost of freedom in America? According to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 38,000 – 44,000 people die in America every year because of gun violence....

A survey of 2,000 people looked at the ways in which people stay positive throughout the day and found a resounding 88 percent consider themselves positive people overall. However, 69 percent of those surveyed still wish they could be more positive. The survey, conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with The Original Donut Shop Coffee, revealed four in five believe positive thinking can help improve...

Two-thirds of people expect 2022 to be the year they become more financially stable, according to a new survey commissioned by the shopping platform Slickdeals. Three-fourths of Americans have made a resolution centered around being smarter with their finances, up from 73 percent who did so last year. Six in 10 said 2021 was easier on their finances — twice the amount of people who claimed 2020 wa...