The 29 Gifts Team
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Cami Walker - 29 Gifts Founder I'm a writer, artist and healer who lives in Los Angeles, California. I worked in advertising for "the big boys" for a long time, helping companies who already have millions of dollars make millions more. After about 15 years of focusing on making money for these giants, I found myself feeling empty, unfulfilled and struggling with a serious health condition (Multiple Sclerosis) that required I stop living my over-driven lifestyle. Now my focus is on helping build companies and community projects that are spiritually-centered and wildly profitable on all levels. I created the 29-Day Giving Challenge to encourage my friends, family, clients and hopefully many strangers to give back to our communities--and as a way to help me heal. I serve as the "chief evangelist" for our movement by doing press interviews, motivational speaking engagements, writing content for our site and guest writing on other websites as well. These days, I am also busy finishing up the 29 Gifts book, "29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life" which will be released October 6, 2009. You can pre-order the book now and save 32% of the $19.95 cover price now! |
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Mbali Creazzo - 29 Gifts Spiritual Advisor I am a medicine woman in the West African Dagara Tradition, teacher, healer, writer and diviner. The 29 Day Giving Challenge is a ritual that originated from the medicine work that I embarked on. A powerful ritual when we feel we are living in scarcity, a dis-ease of modernity. The messages we receive on a daily basis especially in the USA are that we are not enough. Giving of any kind, taking an action begins the process of change, and moves us to remember that we are part of a much greater universe. I have thirty years experience in the Healing Arts as a Holistic Health Educator, Group Facilitator and Traditional Practitioner and have taught and practiced in Europe, London and the USA. For six years I worked in a major medical establishment in San Francisco,where I was core in the structure and development of their Integrative Medicine and Spirituality program. I combine Integrative Medicine, traditional practices and and spiritual guidance to work with the whole body in a unique way. I followed the call of the ancestors to learn the art of Cowrie Shell Divining . Today I facilitate retreats, work one and one and travel around the country by invitation to perform in Divination Salons and spread my work. I am the medicine woman who originally gave the "29 Gifts Prescription" to our founder, Cami Walker. I provide spiritual guidance to 29 Gifts members by posting suggestions for insightful reflection about a giving philosophy on our community forum. These may include rituals or simple ideas about giving. I also do one-on-one sessions called Divinations where some members have found powerful insights for their healing journey. These are done over the phone. I sell one-of-a-kind Medicine Necklaces. Their stones carry wonderful healing qualities. I also provide Spiritual Guidance Sessions. If you are feeling stuck, let me guide you through the issues you may be experiencing by scheduling a 50 minute session. |
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Angel Stork - 29 Gifts Educator I'm late boomer, a sprung chicken, an avid procrastinator who does 60mph in her armchair. Still trying to figure out what to be when I grow up, realizing that I won't so it's irrelevant. I am never bored and do not understand how some folks make an occupation of it. Seldom really down or angry for the same reason. Hey, I'm busy in here, and continually reaching inside for more insight, humor, bs, courage and poetry. I love friends, conversation, language and it's ironic origins, good stories, ocean, birds, all sciences, physics and what used to be known as metaphysics but now is so close to science the scientists are embarrassed to not be a part of it. I am working with Cami to develop a curriculum for meditation classes to help the 29 Gifts Community raise their collective vibration. We will begin teaching classes in September 2009. |
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Kate Prentiss - 29 Gifts Creative Director As a creative director and art director, I embrace an organic process in my work and am right now dedicated to designing a wonderful product line for 29 Gifts that will be debuted in October, 2009. I have a keen ability to interpret ideas visually and bring an artful, sophisticated eye to the design process. With an open, thoughtful communication style, I create an environment that allows for fresh, innovative design solutions and a sense of collaboration and teamwork. If you'd like to put my talents to work for your company, visit me at Kate Prentiss Design. |
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Erin Monahan - 29 Gifts Community Manager I'm mother to five amazing little people, wife to an incredible man, and a techy-nerd. I have spent 10 yrs teaching myself how to build websites and computer graphics; the Universe has spent a lifetime on teaching me how to use my talents in ways that benefit others. Through life's tragic events, I've learned enough to know that living a life of conscientious service is the only way to survive, and the most fulfilling way to thrive. That's why I feel so blessed to have discovered 29 Gifts, and to have been asked to take an active part in helping it grow! Contact me for questions about how to use our website, if your company would like to sponsor a giveaway on our site or if you have a cause you'd like to nominate as one of our featured causes. I handle all of the day-to-day operations at 29Gifts, so I'm a good first stop for questions of almost any kind. |
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Johnson - Welcome Wagoneer Coordinator I'm a giver, traveler, diver, writer, photographer, reader, techno-geek and avid volunteer who's searching for an Information Technology position in my spare time. I live with my husband, my mom, and our rescued pets, Jack, Fritz and Smoke, along with an occasional foster pet and a racoon or two in the attic, all who never cease to entertain and amaze us. I am very excited and honored to join the 29Gifts team as Coordinator of the Welcome Wagoneers Group. New members can contact me with questions about starting the challenge, our code of conduct, or how to join the Welcome Wagoneers once you complete the 29-Day Challenge. Architect and visionary R. Buckminster Fuller said, "We're all astronauts aboard this little spaceship called Earth." Enjoy the ride. |
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The 29 Gifts Welcome Wagoneers We'd also like to introduce you to the great group of volunteers who have stepped up to help support the growth of the 29Gifts Movement. These kind souls are now serving as our official 29 Gifts Welcome Wagoneers. If you have a question or need help getting started on the site, feel free to send a message to any of our volunteers. |
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I love, love, love that gift!!!! So creative and fun! Brilliant give - someone is going to feel so lucky and inspired!
I usually wait until the next day to post my blog, but I am so psyched about this gift that I had to share! Not that is was grandiose or anything....... but it was exhilarating!! My first gift of the day was to my husband... I went food shopping f...
I love the Make-A-Wish Foundation! That is a wonderful gift to help make a wish come to being.
Sara Jo,
A card of encouragement is going in the mail, first thing tomorrow morning :-)
Paula
Today I bought lunch for a friend. It's been a few months since I have seen her so it was fun to catch up. I told her about this 29-day giving challenge and the wonderful community of people here. She loves the idea and wants to start the challeng...
A person of needs, was standing on the street corner asking for money. I normally do not give to people on corners but today I went back & gave her ome money.
That is a win-win for you and your friend!! I always love when an old item can find a new home ;-) You are in the giving spirit groove.
I got divorced about a year and a half ago, and moved from a 3-bedroom house to a 1-bedroom apartment. I took everything I had bought EVER with me, which meant I have a storage closet with (amongst other things) enough Xmas decorations for a 3-bed...
Hope you are feeling better soon!!
Sending thoughts of good health her way!
Yesterday was a small gift - I held the door for a man using a hand truck.
Today I went to the cat shelter and spent some time with the kitties. So many homeless cats and kittens. Don't forget, if you are looking to add a pet to your family there...
I'm very curious what color moonbeam is as well! I Googled it and it came up as similar to beige! :-)
Today we had our Thanksgiving potluck at work and we were all given a $25 gift card from the company to use towards our family celebration. I gave my card to a coworker who I know has recently been divorced and has moved into his own home. He has ...
Wonderful to read of your experience. I've not read the book, but we both appear to have started within a day or so of each other. Thank you for sharing.
I was so excited to find this site that I just had to sign up and start giving right away! For my first gift I stopped on the way to a class I am taking and purchased a dozen rozes and then I gave them to all of the other members of my class with ...
Small may not have been the right word, but it was something that took minimal effort on my part, and that I hope made at least a small difference to that Marine. Forgot to mention above that this young man signed up for the Marines when he was on...
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