An invitation to Reflect and Pause
Mar 01, 2026
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes new energy, fresh conversations, and a sense of possibility as we move toward warmer days in 2026. At Optimal Living Summit, we’re excited about what’s unfolding and the meaningful conversations we’re continuing to build together.
Some of what we have planned this year is truly special. For those on our mailing list, you’ll know that we recently announced the creation of a new division focused on media for good using storytelling, platforms,...
Beyonce and Beyond by: Michele Risa
Jul 06, 2022
We have an extraordinary number of events hitting our senses- from COVID, to guns, to abortion, to climate alarms like fires, droughts and floods, to famine, to war, to immigration, to forced labor and sex trafficking, to race and gender discrimination, to name a few.
Is this new? No, much has been happening for decades or centuries.
Why does it feel so overwhelming? What’s different? One factor is that many issues are no longer below the surface. Instead, they are right in our fa
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