From the quiet moments of introspection to the profound work of helping others heal, Susan Zinn’s life journey is one of courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to emotional wellbeing. In every chapter of her story, Susan’s deep understanding of the human heart has guided her path — shaping not only her professional life but also the countless lives she has touched. Beginning & Background Susan’s story begins with a passion for understanding people — how they think, feel, respond to adversity, and move through life’s transitions. While her early life and hometown aren’t widely chronicled, her dedication to human behavior…
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In the quiet hours before sunrise, when the world was still asleep and only the soft breath of horses filled the air, a young boy walked behind his father through the stable. Dust floated gently in the morning light, and the horses lifted their heads as if recognizing someone familiar. That boy was Grahame Begg, and although he didn’t know it then, his life was already being shaped by the rhythm of hooves and the silent language of horses. Grahame grew up watching his father, Neville Begg, one of Australia’s most respected racehorse trainers. While other children spent their days…
By Forbes Contributor November 2025 In the heart of Rockaway, Queens, where ambition often dies young, a restless teenager once looked out of a cracked apartment window and told himself, “One day, I’ll own something bigger than this.”That boy was Ben Mallah, and today, his name echoes through Florida’s real-estate corridors as one of America’s boldest self-made moguls. A Tough Beginning Built from Nothing Born in 1965, Ben’s childhood was marked by poverty and survival. His family had little, and the streets of New York had even less to offer. At 14, he dropped out of school, not out of…
Most entrepreneurs build companies.Suzy Batiz built a movement. Before her name became synonymous with innovative consumer branding and spiritual centered entrepreneurship, Suzy experienced what many founders fear: failure, struggle, and complete collapse. Twice bankrupted and emotionally exhausted, she found herself standing at a crossroads between pushing harder or surrendering deeper. She chose surrender.That choice ignited one of the most unconventional success stories in modern business. When Alignment Meets Innovation Suzy did not discover her breakthrough from market research spreadsheets or traditional business formulas. Her transformation began when she turned inward, choosing healing over hustle, intuition over fear, and purpose over…
Some leaders innovate.Others disrupt.And then there is Alegra Torel, who does both with unapologetic flair. Blending the rigor of clinical psychology with the playfulness of high fashion, Alegra has carved a new lane in wellness culture one where healing is stylish, confidence is medicine, and authenticity is the greatest luxury of all. Known to her growing global audience as The Couture Clinician, the Turkish-British psychotherapist and fashion maximalist has transformed the online well-being space into something never seen before: equal parts emotional empowerment, glamor, humor, and real-world psychological depth. She has become the voice reminding women to take up space,…
Beginning & Background Dee, known online as @tampa_bayy_girl, grew up with a strong sense of family and community in Florida. From an early age, she valued connection, creativity, and self-expression. Surrounded by loved ones who encouraged her individuality, Dee developed a passion for sharing life’s moments, whether through fashion, wellness, or family experiences. Her upbringing taught her that life’s true wealth lies in relationships and authenticity. These lessons shaped her approach to both her personal and online presence, allowing her to engage genuinely with her growing community. The Spark & Motivation The spark that led Dee to create her Instagram…
Tehran residents attempt to resume normal life as internet returns Tehran residents have told that although the Iranian capital remains relatively quiet, people are trying to return to normal life ahead of Sunday when the work week will resume. “Things are fine. Roads are getting busier back into Tehran from other areas because the government has said work begins on Sunday,” one resident who had just returned to the city told on Saturday, asking that their name be withheld. The initial shock had passed. People are trying to go about their lives as best and as normally as they can,”…
Les Kiss will replace Joe Schmidt as Australia head coach in 2026 and will lead the Wallabies in their home Rugby World Cup the following year. Schmidt will remain in his role for the upcoming Test series against the British and Irish Lions and the Rugby Championship, before leading the Wallabies into next year’s inaugural Nations Cup. Kiss, who previously worked under Schmidt as an assistant coach with Ireland, will remain Queensland Reds head coach until midway through 2026, when Rugby Australia says there will be an “orderly transfer” in leadership. Australian Kiss, who will become the Wallabies’ fifth head…
Have you experienced pain or tingling in your hands or feet? Those are signs of possible neuropathy, “a general term for nerve dysfunction in your limbs,” says Eva Feldman, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. The likelihood of neuropathy appears to increase with age. That’s partly because the number of nerve cells in your body declines over the years, and those that remain become less functional. And “if they are damaged by injury or an underlying medical condition, they struggle more to recover,” says Anne Louise Oaklander, an associate professor of neurology…
Television journalist Diane Sawyer will be stepping down as the anchor of the nightly newscast “ABC World News,” but will continue working for the network, doing specials and interviews, ABC News President James Goldston announced on Wednesday. Sawyer, 68, has held the top news job for nearly five years. She will begin her new role later this summer and will be replaced in September by journalist David Muir, who is the network’s weekend anchor and works on its news magazine show “20/20.″ “As much as she loved leading ‘World News’ to new heights … Diane decided that now is the…