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Globetrotter and peace ambassador Cassie De Pecol shares how following her dream led to the adventure of a lifetime.

Zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer is helping people lighten their environmental footprint — one container at a time.

Educator José González shares his mission to nurture a lifelong love of nature in Latino children, their families, and their communities.

Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares her insights on the rewards of risk-taking and the joys of capturing a moment.

Eco-advocate Emily Penn is studying ways to solve the challenges facing the earth’s oceans — and learning to better navigate her own life.

Renowned teacher Jonny Kest shares his insights on the transformative power of yoga.

Celebrated author and activist Terry Tempest Williams shares insights on finding refuge in the environment — and taking action to protect it — in this time of great change.

Wrestling champion Anthony Robles hasn’t let anything keep him from standing at the top of his game.

Longtime Today show anchor Natalie Morales gets honest about embracing change, finding balance, and rising to new challenges.

Integrative physician Aviva Romm, MD, seeks to fill the gaps between natural and scientific therapies, and reunite us with our health and vitality.

Writer Nora McInerny Purmort’s raw and hilarious insights on love, loss, and grief have created a community of change makers ready to help those in need.

Teen chef Haile Thomas shares her recipe for getting kids to eat their veggies.

CNN’s resident neurosurgeon and raconteur, Sanjay Gupta, MD, is using the power of stories to help shape the future of medicine.

Mountaineer-turned-filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks about the value of courage over fearlessness and the parallels of life above and below the clouds.

Author Alexandra Jamieson is on a mission to help women learn to listen to their desires — and to understand the deeper meaning behind their cravings.

Rich Roll’s success may seem like it came easily, but it took tough, sometimes-humbling work. His message is all about doing the same to change your life — for real.

Stanford researcher Kelly McGonigal has made it her mission to show people how to embrace stressful situations as opportunities for growth.

Kathryn Budig empowers her yoga students to find authentic pleasure and meaning in what matters to them.

After an injury ended his promising pro-football career, Lewis Howes changed his life’s direction. Today, his greatest victory lies in teaching others how to win big in their own lives.

Exploring life’s biggest questions, best-selling author Dani Shapiro has uncovered answers that are helping her — and her growing audience — live a more meaningful life.