TEAM ASRAYA
Meet Our Core Team & Advisors
Our global team is comprised of former founders, innovators, company presidents & multidisciplinary creatives.
Nikhil Kale
Co-founder, CEO & Ecosystem Architect
Monika Zands
Co-founder & Chief People Officer
Stefanos Sifandos
Co-founder & Chief Visionary Officer
Aurora Esmeralda Palacios
PR & Marketing
Tera Hanks
Growth Advisor
Tanyette Colon
Partnership Advisor
Nik Mimari
Legal Counsel
Franco Valencia
Tech Advisor
Aleksander Brankov
Community Lead
Growth Advisor
George Bryant
Customer Journey Advisor
Truman Ellis PhD
Science Advisor
Jan Zands
Chief Happiness Officer
Layton Lewis
Product & Growth
Christine Hassler
Executive Advisor
Sol & Yuki
Spirit Animals & Fluff Advisors
Join Our Tribe Of Visionary Creators
Asraya is your base to accelerate your vision and impact. If you feel a resonance, we would love to know you.
Nikhil Kale
Co-founder & Ecosystem Architect
I am obsessed with…
Self-mastery, creative expression, metaphysics, human psychology, and living an abundantly connected and magical life.
My greatest fear is…
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
The disconnection of humans from their natural essence which has resulted in a chaotic world, and a destructive attitude towards self, the planet and her inhabitants.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Multidimensional vision, high-level creative synthesis, wordsmithery, systems thinking and a deep intuitive and experiential understanding of the human psyche.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Enhance my leadership skills, deepen my empathy, and optimize my productivity in alignment with the natural rhythms and cycles of nature.
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
1) Created a multiple 6-figure income serving conscious businesses and visionary creators, whilst travelling the world, living on my own terms, never having been tethered to a 9 to 5. Founded multiple tech startups, received seed funding, and achieved a 7-figure valuation.
2) Visited 70 countries by age 35.
3) Worked with 100’s of conscious entrepreneurs and visionary creators, to elevate their brands and amplify their revenue streams to 6 and 7 figures.
Stefanos Sifandos
Co-founder & Chief Visionary Officer
I am obsessed with…
Delving deeper into all facets of who I am. To explore the edges of consciousness. To be the greatest and most profound, present father and partner I could possibly, and to explore all aspects of who I am through the challenges that life may bring.
My greatest fear is…
Not living fully and living in contraction. Really not being fully actualized in my potential. Another big fear is losing my vitality, becoming “weak”, and decrepit.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Supporting humanity at the micro (individual) and the macro (collective) level in moving through stuck trauma, fear and pain. At a deeper level, to contribute profoundly to human evolution in all ways – geopolitically, socioeconomically, culturally, and spiritually.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Seeing the unseen. Connecting subtle unconscious dots that can support people in their transformation. Holding a safe space for people to be in deeper communion with all parts of themselves.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Personally in fatherhood – being present to the evolution of this path/ Professionally in the areas of leadership and capacity. I want to deepen my leadership practices and tap into levels of compassion and discerning decision making that are foreign to me.
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
1) 60X revenue in 2 years.
2) Co-founded multiple successful businesses in the last 2 years.
3) Holding energetic and psychological space for thousands of people as they move through personal transformation.
Franco Valencia
Senior Blockchain Developer & Security Expert
I am obsessed with…
Expanding consciousness, becoming more healthy physically and mentally while helping my loved ones get healthier as well, designing systems that are more aligned with the environment and human nature.
My greatest fear is…
Live a mediocre life where my time is spent working on things that I find meaningless, eating crappy and processed food, being sick, and numbing myself with bullshit media designed to keep me entertained. Not achieving the best version of myself basically.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
To fix the operating system that we call government, which creates so many inefficiencies and perverse incentives that it is no wonder why we find ourselves in the current societal predicaments.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Being able to detach from my emotions allowing me to operate based on logic and game theory as a basis for designing systems. I am great at scrutinizing systems and finding flaws and inefficiencies. I See right through the underlying cracks and errors in most things, including false narratives and incongruent stories.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Connecting more deeply and expanding my relationships with others as I am very private by nature. I prefer to work in the shadows, and social interaction normally depletes me. I feel the need to refine my communication skills and deliver thoughts or ideas more clearly and effectively. I also feel the need develop appreciation and patience with all the imperfections I see in the world.
Relevant professional experience I’d like to highlight…
1) Security Auditor at OpenZeppelin which is the leader in blockchain security.
2) Launched multiple startups since age 18, managed to ship products and learning from these failures early on.
3) Regained my health and recovered from chronic illness through exhaustive research and applying what I learned in practice, taking ownership for my wellbeing instead of outsourcing it to a medical system that only made me sicker.
Kenny Borg
Chief Alignment Officer & Chief Operating Officer
I am obsessed with…
Community.
My greatest fear is…
Getting divorced. My parents got divorced and it was awful to be a part of. I never want to go through that in my personal life, or put my kids through that, albeit I would navigate it in a more conscious way. My partner and I are deeply committed to consistently strengthening our relationship, so this fear is seldom in my awareness.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
I’m interested in addressing the macro environment of the existential crises of our time.I want to play my role in defining the world we will leave behind for future generations. We get to choose, and we get to step up to make our dreams a reality. By connecting more deeply with ourselves, each other, and the planet I believe we’ll be on the right track.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Creating and maintaining deep relationships with mission aligned individuals, and applying myself in a way to more cohesively align all of our efforts in a more intentional shared-direction.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant professional experience I’d like to highlight…
1) My background is in e-commerce, where I specialize in customer journey mapping. I apply this expertise in the digital space as well as IRL in terms of building communities where everybody feels belonging, is called to higher levels of expressing their gifts, and is equipped to navigate challenging conversations courageously and in the interest of the highest good.
2) I also work full time as an Executive Coach, which is a vocation that gives me a very unique lens on the common challenges of Sr. Leaders and visionaries at different levels and across many industries, informing my macro-understanding of what is needed to effect change across multiple domains i.e. corporate responsibility, investing, mental health, Gen Z, and the progression of the coaching industry to more adequately address modern-day challenges.
Aleksander Brankov
Chief Flow Officer
I am obsessed with…
Self-mastery and navigating the depths of the unconscious (psychonautics). I could spend a lifetime designing and integrating protocols for optimal human experience and redefining culture. This is what gets me up in the morning, next to my 1 year-old, building bridges to a parallel society, governed by conscious creators and visionaries, expanding our inner and outer edges.
My greatest fear is…
To spend a lifetime working on meaningless tasks, lacking depth in my relationships, intimate, familial, and collaborative. Leading a purposeless existence of mere survival from the cradle to the crematorium.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
To help bring into existence a parallel civilization. Rooted in consciousness, symbiotic in nature and cooperative by design. Where individuals are immersed in an environment conducive to growth and conscious expansion. Living up to our fullest potential in a meaningful and deep relationship to self, others, and the fruit of our labor.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
The explosive and infectious drive that propels me forward in learning and synthesis. The ability to pull high-level abstract ideals and merge this clarity of sight with pragmatism and practicality. Enabling me to discern philosophical principles and translate them into practical steps and processes. It’s a skill well complimented by the ability to captivate and motivate individuals through storytelling.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
1) 15+ years deep in the trenches of sales and leadership spanning across industries (from the ATI to NGOs) and organisation sizes (from enterprise to individual entrepreneur level).
2) Worked with and lead teams from ideation to execution and partnered with key stakeholders to rally towards a common vision.
3) Majority of my work was in IT and education which is why I’m most compelled to bridge the gap between indigenous wisdom and philosophical principles with systems and tools.
Kaj Swift
Head of Projects & XR Development
I am obsessed with…
I want to utilize creative expression and experiences to explore and raise the collective consciousness of humanity.
My greatest fear is…
To look back on my life and not break out of the cultural programming to achieve my greatest potential. Also, not to have fully fostered my gifts and pushed myself to achieve my goals in alignment with my core values.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Help connect and collaborate with other conscious individuals to come up with harmonic and holistic solutions to today’s global challenges.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Connecting with people deeply, teaching complex subjects through multi-faceted storytelling, and partnering with individuals and teams to help them achieve their highest potential.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Known for his visionary ‘zen-coaching’ style, Kaj Swift has been breathing life into the pixels of entertainment world for over 20 years. Such is his unwavering mojo that he can build effective creative teams, manage high profile projects and make deals with captains of industry all without breaking a sweat; form and function merge gracefully into his every action.
Recognized for his out-of-the-box strategies to solve complex challenges in video games, tech and VR/AR fields. He has had the honor of working on celebrated titles such as NBA 2K, NFL 2K, Golden Axe, Iron Man, Dance Central 3, Rockband 3, XCOM 2, Civilization 6, Mafia 3, Marvel Dimension of Heroes and Journey to Foundation. Kaj’s former incarnations include development for SEGA Studios, Visual Concepts, Backbone Entertainment, Trion Worlds, Wild Vector Studios, 2K Games and Archiact. His new home is now at as ASRAYA as Head of Projects.
Aurora Palacios
Mexico Relations & PR Manager
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Christine Hassler
Head of Content
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Ruben Matevo
Creative Director & Metaverse Builder
I am obsessed with…
Catalyzing Creative Evolution. Exploring the depths of the innerverse while crystallizing multidimensional experiences. Balanced, harmonic, and activating in nature. I design these by channeled inventions, artwork, creative strategy, design and metaverse creation throughout the infinite multiverse.
My greatest fear is…
For the awareness of bondage to a decaying paradigm would survive for several more generations of humanity.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
To name the Dragons of Distraction Overload, Sedentary Lifestyle and Choice Overwhelm that are perpetuated in the reality through environmental suppression of our primal instincts. To gamify the our daily battles with this trinity, making it exciting to become balanced and integrated in our uniqueness.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
As a multidimensional hybrid creator I live and create from the heart space. My greatest strength is the devotion to love as a guide in creation, allowing all of the necessary tools and skill-sets to arise according to the needs of the projection in divine timing.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
1) Through 12+ years of building virtual worlds and experiences and designing unique IP, I was able to synthesize A Trinity of Energetic Blueprints for Mindful Metaverse Creation.
2) My athletic background and holistic practices enabled me to pioneer a Creative Flow Game in the Metaverse for the Resonant Light Warrior Wizards.
3) During a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, I tore all of the ligaments in my shoulder joint with the bone almost piercing my skin. Despite the injury, I managed to grab my opponent and won the duel with a triangle choke. This is a metaphor for how I approach my work. Designing non-existent solutions in response to adversity.
Ezriyah Ben Derrick
Cultural Ambassador & Community Builder
I am obsessed with…
Creating spaces for us to harmoniously and authentically experience healthy relationships, appreciation for life, and harmony.
My greatest fear is…
To somehow forget my connection to Source, my purpose(s) in life. To not give my best effort in creating a legacy of bettering this human experience for myself and others.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Issues around how we perceive and relate to one another as a global community.
In order better identify, address, & heal internal and external conflicts that result due to the mass illusion of our separation and the programming that is used to put us in a confused, diseased, conflicted state of being regarding any or all of areas of life activity.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Being able to see the vision of a persons uniqueness and greatness, to connect to that reality and bridge it. To bring it into being for this individual. Given permission and invitation by the individual(s) to co-create the harmony.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
1) 15+ years working as a National Registered Radiation Health Physicist & Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for all branches of the US Military, the Hawaii department of Agriculture; Private, Government, and International sectors.
2)Founder of 6 currently running International Social Entrepreneurship Ventures; Focused on Holistic Environmental Stewardship via developing and expanding of ConScience, Consciousness, and the awakening, activating, remembering, & beneficial expression of our uniqueness. Creating legacy a legacy of love for the healing of our intimate relationships to life.
3) Currently serving community by actively co-creating safe spaces for the individual & group therapy & Rites of Passage experiences. Stewarding the Indigenous Medicines & Wisdom of Bufo & Iboga to therapeutically for Holistic alternative Addiction and PTSD recovery support.
Truman Ellis
Chief Science Officer & Technologist
I am obsessed with…
I am obsessed with understanding and weaving the nature of reality.
My greatest fear is…
My greatest fear is not recognizing or realizing my role in the cosmic narrative.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
The biggest problem I want to help solve is building the next evolution in Gaia consciousness.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
One of my greatest superpowers is my ability to visualize the dream, tell its story, and bring it into fruition.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Dr. Truman Everett Ellis is the Chief Scientist at ASRAYA. Previously, he was a senior member of the technical staff at [The Aerospace Corporation](https://aerospace.org/) where he was active in the development of genetic algorithms for multi-objective optimization of space systems. Antecedent to that he worked in nuclear science at both [Lawrence Livermore](https://www.llnl.gov/) and [Sandia National Laboratories](https://www.sandia.gov/) using supercomputers to simulate matter and energy under extreme conditions.
Truman has a PhD from The University of Texas in Computational Science Engineering and Mathematics where he learned to use advanced mathematics, physics, and technology to model the physical reality around us. His experience working with biomimetic software, quantum computers, neural networks, and particle accelerators converges with a deep reverence for nature as he develops New Earth technologies inspired by the natural wonders around us.
Lucas Diamond
Quantum Security & Metaphysical Advisor
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
To allow something to get in the way of fulfilling the full bounty of my life’s work and leaving a legacy for my children and Humanity.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
I choose to help people restore their deep soul connection and sovereignty to create freedom on an emotional, spiritual and financial level. Then we can collaborate from synarchy to anchor the new systems and culture that fosters collective well-being, harmony and prosperity; Heaven on Earth.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Vision and seeing the big picture, while also tracking on a subconscious, multidimensional, and causal level the precise obstacles that keep people stuck and then facilitating processes of liberation from those blocks and limitations.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
I’ve trained hundreds of healing facilitators, and facilitated transformational sessions with thousands of people using a unique method I had created. I have also provided executive soul coaching for various entrepreneurs and executives to help them create balance and harmony in their lives and organisations.
Emmanuel Mercapiedez
Marketing Strategist & Funnel Architect
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Chelsea Bosley
Head of Events
Prior to her time at Media.Monks, Chelsea spent the previous 8+ years creating and producing experiential activations for brands like T-Mobile, American Express, Samsung, Acura, AMC and more. It was through those years, she developed a strong desire to continue supporting companies in this capacity, more aligned to her interests in wellness and personal growth. She now partners with companies to curate experience sthat foster connection, transformation, and community.
Monika Zands
Chief People Officer
Monika’s focus is on empowering high-achievers to uncover their gifts, deepen their relationships, enhance their communication skills, and clarify their life’s purpose. Her style of coaching is both fierce and loving, and it is driven by her desire to activate the heart and bring out the best in others.
Monika combines her real world business experience working with executives at Pixar Animation Studios, Industrial Light & Magic, Northrop Grumman, Stan Lee Media and countless other start-ups and small businesses with her Master’s in Spiritual Psychology in order to bring a well-rounded and customized approach to the clients she serves.
Monika has mentored and coached some of the most elite names in the personal development industry through executive and group coaching, leadership intensives, and global retreats. Monika believes that powerful relationships are at the core of success and impact, and she attracts clients who are looking to deepen their relationships with themselves and their teams and uncover their unique gifts to achieve their mission.
When she is not helping others reach their full potential as a coach, she is engaging in various activities like competing in triathlons, hosting family game nights or planning for her family’s next epic adventure. She lives in Austin, has been married to her college sweetheart for 23 years and has three incredible children.
Key training and skills include:
Master’s in Spiritual Psychology
Master Certification in Neurolinguistic Programming, & Hypnosis
The Radiance Technique(R), Authentic Reiki(R)
Somatic Activation And Trauma Release
Human Design and Gene Keys
Enneagram
Marketing / Copywriting/ Graphic Design
Producing, Directing and Video Editing
Audio/Visual Director
Animator
Workshop and Retreat Facilitator
Keynote Speaker and Speaker Trainer
Events Production / Catering
EMT
Ariane McCrone
Brand Strategist
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Anca van Assendelft
Business Development & Strategy
Anca is a seasoned strategic advisor and senior executive coach, with 20+ years consulting and client-side experience. Most recently she served as the global leader for the $500M digital CX service line at an innovative BPO that ipo-ed. Prior to that, she was retail solution executive and BGS strategy consultant at IBM; and subsequently led two of Cisco’s collaboration technology and customer business transformation industry practices worldwide – on point for an accelerated, value based sales motion.
As strategic advisor, Anca has extensively consulted on business value & solution selling, fp&a, and technology strategy, with deep experience in m&a operationalization, change leadership and high-performance teaming. She combines analytical rigor with around-the-corner vision – having worked with a broad range of organizations including high-growth, global fortune 50, start-ups and scale-ups in North America, Europe, and Australia.
Anca is as passionate about peak performance as she is about technology enabled transformation – focused on C-suite capability, customer engagement, innovation effectiveness and growth strategy. She is a graduate from Wharton’s International MBA program and is also a Reset Breathwork and Psych-K master facilitator. She teaches poetry when not playing the piano, practicing martials arts, or adventure racing.
Annalea Johnston
Community Manager
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
Not being present enough to enjoy all the richness of this Divinely designed existence.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Encouraging individuals to be present with what is in every now moment so they can experience and move through that aspect of consciousness, versus potentially identifying with and anchoring what is not them.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Deeply sensing the energetics of individuals, situations and structures, and being able to communicate that information in wide-ranging levels depending on the requirement of the individual or situation.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
My communication and energetic sensing skills have been practically experienced and refined during my 13 years as an Emergency and Rescue Paramedic. During this time I also spent a lot of my downtime exploring and healing aspects of self utilizing a range of modalities including, nutrition, bodywork, movement, color/vibration-based therapies and sound healing. I have also trained in several of these. Lastly, but not least, I am a mother, and chose to have a wild pregnancy and freebirth my son at home with only my partner present. The journey I undertook to align with this power in myself was deeply transformative and fuels my inspiration to guide others to find this inner power and knowingness.
Silvio Vieira
Lead Artist
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
War, Natural Disaster.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Expand consciousness and bring awareness with my artistic creation.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
Creativity and visual expression.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
Digital painting skills (since photoshop 7.5)- One of my most prominent skill is the “fluid digital linework”, back in the days I was always trying to transpose the fluid feeling from the traditional brush and finger painting to digital realms.
Artisan skills (2 years)- Tile, Ceramic painting. Sometimes I handpainted more than 200 tiles a day, multiple images and monuments from the city (Porto, Portugal).
Printing skills (7 years)- Know how to operate large format digital printers (UV cure, Eco-Solvent, Chromogenic print) and all the process involved from files preparation to ink.
Elizabeth Reah
Vocal Oracle & Spaceholder
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
Mine is truly what is stated above. To look back and feel a life not fully lived or embraced.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
To be a co-creator with other beautiful souls in bringing forth a world that truly aligns with healing, peace, harmony, truth, freedom and magick.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
To hold a space of non judgement for those journeying and transmuting their darkness. Through decades of healing shame and guilt I can bring understanding, love and peace to those seeking to see, love and transmute their own shadows.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
I have been sharing my love of singing since the age of 3. Sharing, creating and performing in incredible spaces across the UK and the USA. In the last two years, I lovingly surrendered my sacred voice to the creative flow of improvisation, a channel for divine transmission and this is how all my creations come forth.
Christopher August
Breath Alchemist & Gene Keys Expert
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Jan Zands
Chief Happiness Officer
Prior to his work as a master coach, Jan’s experience extended through the entertainment and technology industries. After earning a Master’s in Screenwriting from UCLA School of Film and Television, he had stints on Paramount and Universal Pictures lots, and produced numerous specials and pilots for various cable networks including Bravo, MTV, History Channel, and more. He led technology development for AMG, Hollywood’s top management company in its time, with clients including Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, founded and raised capital for an entertainment industry SaaS, and operated as a project manager and business analyst for major eCommerce brands. His areas of mastery include the facilitation and cultivation of harmonious relationships, optimizing processes, and bridging communication between creative and technical teams.
Albi Hasa
Web 3 Marketing Expert
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
My greatest fear is to die before achieving my goals in life.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
Social media! There’s a lot of racism all around Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more. Many cases have led to suicide just because of racism on social media. My objective would be to create a platform that has completely different vibes.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
(Also sometimes a weakness), to calculate everything in the real life in percentages and probabilities at highest possible accuracy.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
I have been invested in Marketing and social media since age 17. My focus shifted towards NFTs and the Metaverse especially in the past year so much that I started a Marketing Agency to serve this niche!
Nik Mimari
Legal Attaché and Advisor
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
For years I walked through life with no journey of my own or having any true north purpose. For the most part I was walking the path of expectation to make sure I did not incur the critical judgment of others, even if it meant walking backward. Inasmuch, I was walking a path created by the egoic judgment of others and not my own. My greatest fear is to find myself back on that path.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
The biggest problem I want to help resolve is bringing awareness and recognition to the egoic voice that speaks from within us, and helping identify if it is speaking to us through the higher versions of ourselves. We live in an egocentric time where self-accolade often overshadows self-awareness. The constant drum of “me” and “I” resonates with nearly everything we see and hear. The messages “you deserve this” or “you are entitled to that” envelope us daily. As a result, we can easily fall into living in our own egoic voice. While this presents as a comfortable, safe place, it can lead to judgment, criticism, and other low vibration levels or actions that we employ to feel superior (or safe) in an effort to satisfy our egos. I want to help be a change from living in that place. Consider this: what would it feel like to be free from being occupied by the judgment of others; and how would it feel to live without feeling the need to judge others?
One of my greatest superpowers is…
One of my superpowers is helping find ethical solutions to challenging problems, whether they be in the legal arena or in practical life areas. As a coach, a strength I possess is supporting people and clients by holding a safe, supportive space for them to explore their vulnerabilities and tap in to their own egoic voice.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Nik Mimari is Legal Counsel for ASRAYA. He is an attorney with an active and wide-ranging practice primarily in Texas and the Southwestern United States, but has some international clients. He is a member of a number of prestigious legal organizations, and has received numerous recognitions from various groups for his work in representing his clients.
In addition to his work in the legal field Nik is an Elementum certified coach. He endeavors to help business professionals and entrepreneurs strive to live outside their egoic voice and in better balance with their higher self.
Justine Benanty
Head of Community
I am obsessed with…
My greatest fear is…
I fear being trapped within the confines of societal norms, living a life that doesn’t align with my true essence and values. My deepest desire is to create a life surrounded by my chosen family and community, embracing a path that deviates from the traditional norms. I seek to cultivate a life that is spiritually, magically, and heartfully connected, residing in a world akin to the wizarding realm rather than the mundane “muggle” world. My fear stems from the possibility of losing the freedom to choose this alternative path, being forced back into a life that lacks the richness and authenticity I crave. It’s not a matter of one world being superior to the other, but rather recognizing the stark differences and consciously choosing a non-traditional, loving, connected existence that is rooted in Mother Earth and spirit. I am committed to continuing my journey down the path of self-discovery, embracing non-traditional ways of living, and ultimately creating a fulfilling life for myself and, in time, for my family.
The biggest problem I want to help solve is…
The biggest problem I want to help solve is the erosion of genuine human connection! The increasing prevalence of superficial interactions and disconnection, largely driven by social media (a double-edged sword), is alarming. The last few years of the pandemic have been particularly challenging, as so much unnecessary fear has ravaged people’s desires to connect, love, and be in communion together. My mission is to combat this trend and empower individuals to break free from the confines of isolation. I want to inspire people to embrace the richness and opportunities that life offers by choosing to navigate both its wonder and messiness. The ability to experience both sides of the coin together –tragedy and joy, grief and delight, shadow and light– and come out the other side more united, is a true gift. By fostering genuine connections and navigating the complexities of the human experience together, we can create a world that is more united, compassionate, and fulfilling.
One of my greatest superpowers is…
One of my greatest strengths lies in my ability to love unconditionally. Over time, I have become known as a safe haven where people feel comfortable bringing their messiness and vulnerabilities. My unique gift is to receive others in all their forms and embrace them with unconditional love. I have been told that my hugs and eye gazes possess a transformative power, allowing friends (and strangers) to experience the deep depths of my genuine and unwavering affection for them. It is through these genuine connections that people get to witness and bask in the purity of love. I read Thich Nhat Hanh’s ‘True Love’ and ‘How to Love’ every month as a reminder to cultivate this practice.
The area where I want to grow and expand is…
Justine Benanty is an accomplished community builder with a decade+ of experience in crafting engaging experiences and driving community initiatives. She has worked with prominent brands like ASRAYA, JSwipe, SuperFly, and Quantum Temple, among many others. Justine’s impressive portfolio spans networking events, wellness programs, captivating art exhibits, membership clubs, and more, all designed to foster genuine connections and drive community engagement.
Beyond her community management expertise, Justine has a deep understanding of blockchain technology and decentralized systems, enabling her to build vibrant communities within the Web3 space. Her impactful work as a Maritime Archaeologist, co-sponsored by institutions like the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American Heritage & Culture, the National Park Service, NOAA, and The George Washington University, reflects her dedication to cultural heritage and storytelling, where she specializes in areas such as slave-trade shipwrecks, WWII Tuskegee aircrafts, underwater heritage management, and combating the illegal antiquities trade in the Middle East. Justine is a dedicated lead mentor with Youth Diving With a Purpose, a non-profit organization she co-founded in 2011. She also invented the underwater yoga modality, SirenYoga.
Kim Walker
Quantum Activator
I don’t think this way? Observing cruelty is painful, music out of tune is painful, and confronting may I transition very quickly and peacefully when the time comes.
For decades I have helped create higher resonance whether in a concert hall, a classroom, a 1:1 session or a huge event. Personally, for the past three decades I contribute to supporting animals gaining access to healthy caring environments, and helping people to overcome trauma, and deliver on their genius.
Playing Bassoon has been a life journey allowing me to travel the world, work with extraordinary people daily, collaborate in many cultures, visit sacred sites along the way and constantly step into the invisible and the unknown. Focusing the mind, heart, soul and spirit to accomplish miracles.
Relevant experience I’d like to highlight…
Kim is QA (Quantum Activator) at ASRAYA, Founder of The Performance Dimension, Artistic and Executive Director of Orvieto Musica. Formerly she served as a White House Consultant, Dean of Music at the University of Sydney, Director of Arts & Cultural Outreach for Indiana University. Kim also founded VirtuosoCEO, a global executive coaching company where 92% of her clients 10Xed in 3 years or less. Professor Walker taught for eight years, the “Science of Strategy and the Art of Leadership” as part of the Global EMBA “Executive MBA” program held at the University of Sydney.
The “Virtuoso Factor” speaker and international best-selling author, she’s a celebrated bassoonist with 33 CDs performing as soloist on 6 continents. She enjoyed a decade performing as principal bassoon in some of Europe’s finest orchestras (London Symphony, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe) where she was privileged to work with world-class conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Sir Georg Solti, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Sir Simon Rattle to name just a few.
Kim is a certified accredited Executive Coach, Hypnotherapist and Quantum Healer focused on peak performance to achieve game-changing results especially in extreme circumstances. She works with thought leaders, spiritual leaders, Olympians, leading ASX corporations and 28 billionaires. An expert in supporting C-Suite leadership teams (Telstra, Mirvac, Apple, Qantas) and entrepreneurs to accelerate growth with way less stress, Kim has been responsible for generating benefaction in excess of $123 million.
Tanyette Colon
founder/CEO of InFUUSE
Tanyette Colόn is the founder/CEO of InFUUSE, a visionary leader and an entrepreneur with a knack for leveraging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Intelligence, and Human Intelligence to craft sustainable revenue models and customer journeys that meet humanity where it stands. She inspires audiences and her consulting clients to vision the future through the power of innovating via humanization, and to open their hearts to embrace Human First, go-to-market strategies. Transitioning from a national sports radio host to a strategic powerhouse, Tanyette has a proven record of scaling a seven-figure portfolio and has graced several tech panels with her insights.
One of Tanyette’s most cherished achievements was orchestrating a transformative delegation of Indigenous Women from Standing Rock to discuss divestment from DAPL with members of Norwegian parliament, Norway’s Sovereign Wealth fund committee, NGOs, media and Norway’s Sovereign Wealth fund manager from Norges Bank (this feat was unprecedented, as until then, the fund manager had solely interacted with CEOs of corporations they were invested in). This activated a worldwide divestment tour and eventually led Norway’s Sovereign Wealth fund to divest from Oil and Gas infrastructure globally.
Tanyette has also been recently selected to take part in a global consortium of physicians, scientists and thought leaders to research and blueprint healthcare for private space travel which is set to launch in 2028.
Tara Hanks
Growth advisor
President, Wayfarer Studios
Tera Hanks is President of Wayfarer Studios, an independent production studio co-founded by Justin
Baldoni and Steve Sarowitz that develops, produces, and fully finances a diverse range of highly original
content, including feature films, scripted and unscripted television, documentaries and podcasts. The
work highlights the power of connection, debunking the typical studio model by championing
inspirational stories which unite as true agents for social change.
Tera is focused on bolstering strategic relationships to facilitate continued growth and innovation for the
studio. In her role she often teams with CEO, Jamey Heath to secure distribution and oversee the
studio’s financial health and management. The current project slate includes projects such as IT ENDS
WITH US, GARFIELD, EZRA, PAC-MAN, documentary feature, WILL & HARPER, and the highly successful
podcast, THE MAN ENOUGH PODCAST.
Prior to Wayfarer Studios, Hanks served as President of Westbrook Inc, where she was a member of the
founding leadership team for the entertainment and media company launched by Will Smith and Jada
Pinkett Smith in 2019. Hanks played a vital role in managing the team behind acclaimed and award-
winning shows including Emmy-winning RED TABLE TALK, Oscar-winning film KING RICHARD, Peacock’s
#1 original show BEL AIR and the Clio Awards-winning Post Malone ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ VR
concert.
Prior to WESTBROOK, Hanks was at entertainment powerhouse Creative Artist Agency for over a dozen
years where she served as Head of Global Client Strategy leading business development and strategic
diversification for the agency’s entrepreneurial clients.
In addition to Hanks’ work in the entertainment and music industry, she serves on the Board of Directors
of PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS, a mental health tech non-profit focused on tackling one of the defining
issues of our generation. Hanks also serves on the Board of Directors of WELLSPRING 88, a community
hub for personal growth and spiritual evolution – serving their community with holistic classes,
ceremonies, wisdom teachers, and integrated wellness sessions.
Hanks lives with her husband, 5 daughters and a “needy" Australian Shepard in the Los Angeles area.