Cross stitching is often stereotyped as an ‘old lady’ hobby, but Jamie, the tattooed ‘gangster of cross stitching’, is here to challenge those assumptions. He’s not just about breaking the mold, Jamie is also about promoting and expanding this art form, and he’s doing it in his own unique way. He even dabbled in playing Santa Claus, overcoming his initial discomfort to spread holiday magic. His story is about stepping out of your comfort zone and finding joy in the unexpected.
A discussion about a better future for humanity through playfulness – I was honored to be one of the 15 play experts interviewed for this groundbreaking research into the definition of play and its impact on adult health. The study reports the findings of an iterative, three-round Delphi study which created a communication process among a panel of 15 play experts to better understand a) play’s definition/essence, b) play’s place in society, c) the existence of the decline in play with age, d) current play advocacy efforts, and e) the overall lack of research on play in adulthood.
Discovering the Creative Magic in Crayons: A Chat with Shannon Bennett Unleash your inner artist and rekindle your love for crayons as we chat with Shannon Bennett, founder of Creative Crayons Workshop! Embark on a playful and inspiring journey…
Did you know that indulging in creative play is not just a childhood pastime but a vital adult pursuit? We aren’t the only species who understand the allure of creativity, just Google “animals painting,” and you will see elephants,…
Did you know that laughter has a proven positive impact on business, aging, mental illness, disability, education, relationships, fitness, and your overall physical health? Merv Neal is Australia’s leading laughter expert! That makes him a gelotologist… A laughter yogi,…
Sarah Iverson is a Wellness Coach, Speaker, and Author of Black In Color Remix. She promotes playful liberation through mindfulness and curiosity. She strives to catalyze change that celebrates individuality as well as provide inclusive opportunities that strengthen our…
Tom Glaser is also known as the “Senior Happiness Superhero,” author of Full Heart Living, and Creator of Conversation Sparks. Tom is a life coach, psychologist, and speaker with over 35 years of experience. Whether counseling, teaching, or appearing…
Acey Holmes has been playing in her education and career for two decades. She believes that our personal and professional lives can be improved with one simple priority: PLAY. Stop being bored, come play with us! She spent much…
Kevin spent over 17 years working on some of the biggest movies in the world including 8 Marvel films (Spiderman Homecoming and Far From Home, Black Panther, Ant-man, Captain America Civil War, and others), as well as The Dark…
Dana is an artist, author, gallery owner of Ubuntu Fish Gallery, and entrepreneur. She plays for a living through her varied pursuits with her friends and colleagues. She figured out how to merge her greatest strengths—her intuition, leadership skills,…