My quest to find the answers to what I wanted started first with art classes, which I loved and tapped into enjoyments I didn't know existed and a rediscovered a love of writing. As I started expanding my experiences and social circles, I kept meeting people who were going interesting things to help people: The bartender who re-vamped used clothes and held fashion show fund-raisers to aid and empower women. The vendor rep had a side business teaching battered women about make-up. Eventually, I met Aaron Ross of PebbleStorm and I were starting a business and as part of our corporate structure wanted 10% of our profits to go to Kiva. It was the first I'd heard of Kiva, which give microloans to women in 3rd world countries.
Once I started swimming in the conscious entrepreneur pool, it was surprising what I found. There's an entire sub-culture of people and organizations seeking to help people either find themselves, their passions or to heal deep wounds. A friend once said to me, "I don't want to be famous. I never want to miss the extraordinary that exists in the ordinary people." The world is filled with more good people than with bad, we just don't hear about them on TV or on most next casts.
Here's a list of them. My vision is to have these stories make it into the mainstream media as examples of what is being done right, what's positive and what's inspiring!
Aaron Ross, founder of PebbleStorm, a company that seeks to change the way 100M people think about making money through enjoyment. His simple methods and process helps other discover their Unique Genius and teaches how to bootstrap a business (http://www.pebblestorm.com/) provides an inspirational journey into what you love.
Laura Rose, owner of Change Starts at Home. She owns a childrens' furniture store that seeks to bring peace and change into the home with beautifullly designed furniture that has peace signs on it. The example is both literal and figurative. We become influenced by what we are surrounded with and see everyday. (http://www.changestartsathome.com/)
Sierra Sullivan former Publisher of the R.A.Y. (Real Authentic You) magazine, Sierra's mission is to gather the women and inspire the femine movement, not to be confused with the feminist movement. Sierra believes that women guide men, that women are the key that will unlock the door to global peace and prosperity. She holds regular gatherings and coaches people in discovering their greatness. http://www.sierrajsullivan.com/
Brenda Owens hosts a radio show to highlight inspiration people. She seeks to create change between owners and their pets. Pets are a resource for love for those who don't have it or who want more of it. (http://www.brendaowens.com/)
Wendi Knox founder of Oh My Goddess is an author, writer and inspirational woman who uses her artwork to inspire others to their greatness. Her messages and paintings are as vibrant and beautiful as she is. Suffering in corporate America she felt she has lost connection with her femininity and purpose. She shares her wisdom with women helping them to learn its ok to want to be feminine in your job, that it's ok to trust your innerguidance. (http://www.ohmygoddess.com/)
Tarnie Falloon founder of Body Freedom is a unique healing practice incorporating physical therapy, body movement, and spiritual psychology. Her classes and sessions are as enjoyable as she is.
Dr. Pat Allen author and speaker and cognitive behaviorist teaches men and women the basics of feminine and masculine behavior (http://www.drpatallen/). The teachings are sound and helps us understand that we can change our lives and the outcomes of our situations by changing and understanding our behavior.
Rich Walker entrepreneur and CEO of Efficienttech and author shares his message in an upcoming book that seeks to create simple changes in behavior through choosing and awareness.
Dr. Wayne Dyer - arguably one of the pioneers in creating change in people, he's top on the list of inspiring people who seek to help others. (http://www.drwaynedyer.com/)
Tiffany Hamilton - educator and
Kim Craig - women's confidence
