Working Gratitude - Real People. Real Gratitude at Work.

Patricia Carlson is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living and Gratefulness.org. She is grateful to be part of a global community fully engaged in a conversation and work centered around gratefulness. Though small organizations like her's face limited bandwidth with small staff, she finds gratitude in that the organization is maneuverable and fluid be cause of its size. In addition to her own work she is dedicated to Habitat for Humanity.

Megan Lathrop is a financial advisor and a money coach. She is very grateful for a networking group that encourages and inspires her and is thankful to have blended skills and passion in her life and work. When helping clients face of fears about money and challenges about the economy she is able to help affirm their true values and helps people heal their relationship with money. One way she expresses gratitude for her success is via involvement with Repurposing Business-Transforming Society.

Lonnell Williams of 3LWTV has created an amazing blended life for himself. He is grateful to be able show up at work as his authentic self - a spiritual being, having a human experience. Lonnell has stood courageously in is truth in his "day" job in the face of challenges and is grateful for outcomes that have resulted from that stand. Via 3LWTV and with Oprah's OWN Ambassadors he enjoys overflowing into the community, sharing light and connecting people and organizations.

Dr. Kevin Warr in an international development professional. He considers himself as kind of a democracy and economic growth missionary. Kevin is very grateful for a work environment that is pleasant and he is thankful for being able to work with people he respects. He finds gratitude in finding clarity for knowing what he wants rather than getting stuck in what he doesn't want. He enjoys being involved with and supporting Miriam's Kitchen to be a part of ending chronic homelessness.

Stacey Wedding is founder and CEO of Professionals in Philanthropy. She enjoys being a philanthropic matchmaker. She is grateful to work with people who have giving hearts and who are working to make a difference in the world. She is grateful to have found insights for working with collaborators even when there are challenges and disappointments. She gives back in a leadership role with Nevada Gives.

Steve Const is an architect with 15 years experience in a large firm and he has recently launched a solo practice. He has used gratitude to face fears about financial relationships and challenges that exists with clients. Steve is active in the community to express his gratitude and serves on several boards of directors including Vitality, a networking organization to support and advance LGBT professionals.

John Snook works is a manager at FedEx Express corporate offices. He finds gratitude for good leadership and communication that has addressed two major corporate culture shifts. For John, one is about economics and good business. The other is more personal and ignites his passion and courage to stand gratefully in his truth. As a member of the board of Friends for Life, John's gratitude for his life and success overflows to address the needs of the HIV and AIDS community.

Kristen Hertzenberg is a Broadway actress and singer. She is grateful for the opportunity to be creative and the opportunity to help people feel things through music. Facing rejection is a challenge that a performer faces but that is minimal compared to sleep deprivation of new motherhood blended with an active career. Learning limits and learning that you can push yourself are her points of gratitude. Kristen gives back in her community by performing in benefit concerts and via "In 12 Days".

Jeffrey Schwarz is President & CEO of Automat Pictures, a leading producer of studio electronic press kits, Blu-ray and DVD content, original television programming, and documentary feature films. He shares his gratitude and passion for documentary film making. He is very grateful to the International Documentary Association for the resources they provide and their mission of promoting nonfiction filmmakers, and dedication to increasing public awareness for the documentary genre.

Paula Mattisonsierra is a marketing and business consultant. She is grateful for her networking partners. She enjoys building alliances and help other build their businesses even beyond customer relationships. She believes in the "givers gain" mind set. Paula accepts and is grateful for every challenge as a learning experience. She is involved with her community via Urban Solutions SF, improving business in underserved areas.

Melody Moore is an American Soprano performing internationally. She is very grateful to have a voice beyond singing but also to have found her voice to speak her truth. Having faced significant stage fright over the course of her career, she has found gratitude in moving beyond this and other unrealistic fears. Her gratitude, generosity and kindness overflows into her professional community by mentoring young students with master classes and other outreach. She affirms students in finding their voice and standing in their opinion.

Derek Spreckelmeyer is a musician, singer and music director. He is grateful for collaborators and people who will donate their time to help a friend and colleague in need. Similarly he can find the gratitude in what once seemed like drinking from a fire hose when colleagues rallied to help and support his efforts. He is committed to supporting the work of EQCA.

Nick Venegoni is a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in private practice at Holistic Therapy SF. He is grateful almost every day that his clients really commit to taking care of themselves and that he can be a part of that. He is equally grateful for the ways that challenging clients can help him grow by confronting, affirming or shifting his own views. His volunteer work includes work with Gaylesta and Bay Area Open Minds.

Elizabeth Bachman helps people confront and conquer the fear of public speaking as a speaking coach with her company Be Fabulous. She is grateful for opportunities to see people expand and express themselves passionately and fearlessly. She is also grateful to have faced the challenges of creating and founding the non-profit TOP Opera program to help young singers realize their dreams.

Dr. Alex Herzog is passionate about and grateful for working with college students to enhance and support their collegiate experience. Facing challenges with students he finds gratitude in creating a work-life balance and a blended life. As he makes family and work a priority he is grateful when he finds clarity to say no. One of his expressions of gratitude in the community is by being involved with Kiwanis International. For him, giving back is about giving time, talent and treasure.