GWS Launches 4th Season of Podcast Series

Media Contact: Beth McGroarty [email protected] • +1.213.300.0107 Global Wellness Summit Launches Fourth Season of Podcast The only podcast devoted to interviewing world wellness leaders announces new episodes with Mindbody Founder Rick Stollmeyer; Award-Winning Physicist and Founder, Lighting Science Group, Fred Maxik; Co-Owners, Planet Fitness Growth Partners, Victor and Lynn Brick; Dr. Nicola Finley of Canyon Ranch; and wellness architecture pioneer Veronica Schreibeis Smith Miami, FL…

Summit Speaker Dr. Vivek Murthy Named Nation’s Top Doctor

Summit Speaker Dr. Vivek Murthy Named Nation’s Top Doctor The Washington Post is reporting that President-elect Joe Biden has named Vivek H. Murthy, MD, to serve as America’s top doctor. In an interview at the recent Global Wellness Summit with Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th US Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy spoke on the importance of addressing loneliness on a personal level, in the workplace, in…

Access video of Michael Bush on “The Changing Paradigm of Work” and 70+ Summit speakers

Discover what lies ahead for your business in 2021   Purchase now and unlock access to videos of the same speakers delegates saw at the 2020 Summit. Plus, receive the Global Wellness Institute’s must-read research report that explains why mental wellness is your biggest business opportunity Your package includes access to: • 73 videos of all main stage keynotes, panels, and interviews with world wellness experts at…

Shark Tank of Wellness Student Competition Winner Announced

Shark Tank of Wellness Student Competition Winner Announced Kudos to Savannah College of Art and Design student Krysta Mendes Silva, who was awarded first place honors in the fifth annual Shark Tank of Wellness student competition. Silva won for her Samii concept – portable, rechargeable utensils that detect and alert users of allergenic proteins in food. She received the $5,000 award at the 2020 Global…

GWS Shows Why a “Hybrid” Model Is a Powerful New Direction for Conferences

Global Wellness Summit Shows Why a “Hybrid” Model Is a Powerful New Direction for Conferences In-person delegates at last week’s conference praised the smaller, innovative event with cutting-edge safety measures while virtual attendees lauded the energy that comes with tuning into a real event with interactive sessions allowing their voices to be heard Miami, FL – November 17, 2020 – The Global Wellness Summit (GWS),…

Watch the 2020 Summit anytime from wherever you are, including these highlights from day three

Watch the 2020 Summit anytime from wherever you are, including these highlights from day three Anna Pollock, founder, Conscious Travel–UK, Zev Suissa, chief innovation officer, strategic partnerships, eMindful; Prof. Martin Palmer, president, FaithInvest, UK; famed “sleep doctor,” Dr. Micheal Breus; and more were among the wellness leaders who captivated attendees at the historic 2020 Summit. Click here to register for On Demand access and view…

Videos of the 2020 Summit are available, including these highlights from day two

Videos of the 2020 Summit are available, including these highlights from day two Nicola Finley, MD, health & healing, Canyon Ranch; James Nestor, best-selling author, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art;  and Vivek Murthy, MD, 19th US Surgeon General, best-Selling author of Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World were among the keynote speakers who help make the GWS…

Building a Wellness Business that Lasts with Rick Stollmeyer

Keynote: Building a Wellness Business that Lasts with Rick Stollmeyer, Founder, Mindbody, US Rick Stollmeyer, author and founder of Mindbody, kicked off Day 3 of the 2020 Global Wellness Summit by forecasting a new 4th wave of wellness, which will take place 2021-2030 and beyond. Stollmeyer expects record growth in the wellness industry. Although there will be fewer brick and mortar facilities, these businesses will…

The top minds in the industry explore the new emphasis on wellness

The top minds in the industry explore the new emphasis on wellness. Watch 2020 Summit videos Day One of the 2020 Summit was a whirlwind of inspiring keynotes, surprise guests and brainstorming sessions where delegates and attendees answered the question, “What Will Wellness Look Like Five Years from Now?” Register for On Demand access and watch videos of all main stage presentations, including these top…

Defining the Mental Wellness Economy Research Report Released

Defining the Mental Wellness Economy Research Report Released Today, the Global Wellness Institute released a major research report, “Defining the Mental Wellness Economy,” at the 2020 Global Wellness Summit. It’s the first study to measure mental wellness as a global industry and provide a market value for its four sub-segments. The new Global Wellness Institute research finds the mental wellness economy is worth $121 billion – based on spend in four markets: Senses, spaces…