Barb Schmidt is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and spiritual teacher with over thirty years devoted to spiritual development and research. She has studied with Thich Nhat Hanh, Deepak Chopra, Scott Peck, and Marianne Williamson, among many other notable teachers. As founder of Spirit of Giving Network and co-founder and past president of Ronald McDonald Children Charities of South Florida, Barb has raised millions of dollars for children and families in need.

Barb founded a non-profit organization called "Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life" through which she teaches "The Practice" and it has expanded to include an online community. She regularly lectures at schools and organizations to spread her message of living a meaningful, happy life.  She is the author of "The Practice: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace, and Uncovering Happiness." Visit www.peacefulmindpeacefullife.org and http://barbschmidt.com.  Watch the Power of Sitting with Yourself.

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