Over the years, Mindful Mavericks Magazine featured entrepreneurs, healers, creators, scientists, and cultural leaders who were shaping the future of wellness, business, food, and conscious living. While the magazine paused during the pandemic, the people we featured did not. This directory connects you directly with the Mavericks who shared their work, their voices, and their vision—many of whom continue to lead, teach, and innovate today.
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Directory of Mavericks
The Directory of Mavericks brings together the wellness pioneers, authors, entrepreneurs, clinicians, creatives, and cultural leaders featured across Mindful Mavericks Magazine. While the magazine paused during the pandemic, these voices continue shaping conversations around health, business, equity, food, embodiment, and conscious living. This directory serves as a living archive — and a powerful gateway — to their ongoing work.
Wellness, Functional Medicine & Integrative Health
Leaders in functional medicine, holistic health, nutrition science, and root-cause healing who are redefining what it means to thrive.
Annmarie Gianni
Founder of Annmarie Skin Care and a pioneer in clean beauty, Annmarie Gianni is known for advancing botanical, non-toxic skincare rooted in holistic wellness and ingredient integrity.
https://www.annmariegianni.com
Kelly Brogan, MD
Holistic psychiatrist and bestselling author specializing in women’s mental health through integrative, root-cause approaches that bridge physiology and psychology.
https://kellybroganmd.com
Dr. Mark Hyman
Functional medicine physician, educator, and New York Times bestselling author focused on food as medicine, longevity, and systems-based healthcare reform.
https://drhyman.com
Kiran Krishnan
Microbiome researcher and co-founder of Microbiome Labs, specializing in gut health, immunity, and probiotic science.
https://microbiomelabs.com
Ari Whitten
Founder of The Energy Blueprint, Ari Whitten teaches science-based strategies for fatigue recovery, mitochondrial health, and sustainable energy optimization.
https://theenergyblueprint.com
Chris Wark
Cancer survivor and founder of Chris Beat Cancer, sharing holistic approaches to healing through nutrition, lifestyle change, and mindset.
https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com
Jen Fugo
Functional nutritionist and founder of Skinterrupt, specializing in chronic skin and gut conditions through personalized, root-cause nutrition strategies.
https://www.skinterrupt.com
https://www.jenniferfugo.com
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD
Nutrition pioneer and author focused on detoxification, environmental health, and longevity-based nutrition.
https://annlouise.com
Jen Riday
Founder of The Energetic Nutritionist, integrating nutrition, energetics, and lifestyle alignment for sustainable wellbeing.
https://jenriday.com
Bridgit Danner
Founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative, specializing in hormone balance, adrenal recovery, and functional nutrition for women.
https://bridgitdanner.com
Sachin Patel
Founder of The Living Proof Institute, teaching lifestyle medicine and root-cause healing frameworks for practitioners and individuals.
https://thelivingproofinstitute.com
Food, Agriculture & Culinary Culture
Voices shaping how we grow, prepare, and relate to food — from regenerative farming to ancestral culinary traditions.
Ocean Robbins
CEO of Food Revolution Network and food systems advocate focused on plant-strong nutrition, sustainability, and global health education.
https://foodrevolution.org
https://oceanrobbins.com
Judy Witts Francini
Creator of Divina Cucina, sharing Italian food traditions, Tuscan lifestyle wisdom, recipes, and culinary travel experiences.
https://divinacucina.com
Mimi Quick
Chef, author, and wellness educator known for clean, seasonal cooking and integrative culinary nutrition.
https://mimiquick.com
Business, Entrepreneurship & Creative Leadership
Strategists, founders, and creators helping others build meaningful businesses, brands, and platforms.
Dana Malstaff
Founder of Boss Mom, supporting entrepreneurial mothers with business strategy, mindset, and community-driven growth.
https://boss-mom.com
Briena Sash
Founder of Wellness Stock Shop, providing feminine, natural brand imagery for wellness entrepreneurs and creatives.
https://wellnessstockshop.com
Lacy Boggs
Content strategist and author helping entrepreneurs create purposeful content that drives measurable business outcomes.
https://lacyboggs.com
Denise Duffield-Thomas
Money mindset mentor and author helping entrepreneurs transform their relationship with wealth and abundance.
https://denisedt.com
Joe Rignola
Co-founder of Well Connected TV, a media platform connecting audiences with wellness experts, conversations, and education.
https://wellconnected.tv/
James Maskell
Founder of Functional Forum, building global community and education for integrative and functional medicine practitioners.
https://functionalforum.com
Diversity, Equity, Culture & Social Impact
Educators and leaders advancing equity, inclusion, and systemic change.
Dr. Tee Williams
DEI consultant, speaker, and educator helping organizations build inclusive cultures through equity-centered leadership and social justice frameworks.
https://imdrtee.com
Movement, Embodiment & Mind–Body Healing
Practitioners supporting healing through movement, embodiment, nervous system work, and body-based wisdom.
Jen Oloo
Yoga teacher and embodiment guide integrating movement, mindfulness, and soulful self-connection.
https://jenoloo.com
Key Williams
Movement coach specializing in strength, mobility, and functional conditioning for embodied resilience.
https://keywilliams.com
Samantha Muñoz
Hormone health educator supporting women with cycle awareness, balance, and holistic vitality.
https://samanthamunoz.com
João Paulo Pereira
Founder of Basayoga, offering yoga teacher training and embodied wellness education globally.
https://basayoga.com
Molly Turner McDonald
Founder of Three Journeys, supporting transformation through somatic healing, embodiment, and nervous-system-informed coaching.
https://www.threejourneys.co/
Mira Rocca
Somatic guide helping individuals heal their relationship with food, body image, and shame through embodiment and self-trust.
https://www.instagram.com/mirarocca11/
Evelina Hovich
Founder of Lumina Centre, offering integrative therapeutic and wellness services focused on healing, self-awareness, and personal growth.
https://luminacentre.ca/
Christina Dobosz
Founder of Born From Lines, blending creative expression, identity, and storytelling through art, design, and personal exploration.
https://bornfromlines.com/
Media, Film & Conscious Storytelling
Creators using media to explore health, longevity, and cultural transformation.
Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein
Filmmakers, producers, and advocates behind The Business of Being Born, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein have spent decades amplifying informed choice, maternal health, and systemic reform in birth culture and women’s health. Their work now spans film, live storytelling, and midlife advocacy — including The Business of Being Born documentary franchise, Abby Epstein’s Midlife Monologues and related midlife storytelling projects, and Ricki Lake’s cannabis wellness brand Lake & Bake, focused on relaxation, stress relief, and embodied wellbeing.
Projects & Platforms:
https://www.thebusinessof.life/
https://rickilake.com
https://abbyepstein.com
John & Molly Chester
Regenerative farmers and filmmakers behind Apricot Lane Farms and The Biggest Little Farm, leaders in sustainable agriculture and ecological storytelling.
https://www.apricotlanefarms.com
Jason Prall
Filmmaker and founder of The Human Longevity Project, exploring science-backed longevity and lifestyle interventions.
https://humanlongevityfilm.com
Jack Irons
Drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Irons is a highly influential musician whose career spans iconic bands including Pearl Jam, Eleven, What Is This?, and Anthym. Known for his distinctive, intuitive drumming style, Irons played a formative role in shaping the sound of alternative rock from the 1980s through the 1990s and beyond.