Joseph A. Davis is a freelance writer/editor in Washington, D.C. who has been writing about the environment since 1976. He writes SEJournal Online’s TipSheet, Reporter’s Toolbox and Issue Backgrounder, as well as compiling SEJ’s weekday news headlines service EJToday. Davis also directs SEJ’s Freedom of Information Project and writes the WatchDog opinion column and WatchDog Alert.
DIRECTOR/CO-OWNER, at Thrive Dance Studio in Thousand Oaks. Equality Activist, mentor, and teacher. "Dance is important to me for 2 main reasons. First, because it’s a beautiful form of expressing yourself when you can't always find the words. And second, dance gives people confidence in themselves that they didn’t otherwise know they had. Watching that confidence develop is my passion"
Lauren Flick is a writer, producer and director who has worked for such notable networks as NBC, CBS, A&E and AMC. Her articles on feminism, environmental causes and social justice are frequently featured on CNBC’s digital platform. Driven by a passion for politics and human rights, she actively contributes content to many political organizations and campaigns. A native New Yorker, Lauren loves telling a good story, thrives on social activism and can't resist playing with any dog she meets.
Brian Wallinger had his first foray in theater acting in ‘A Christmas Carol’. A well-respected cinephile, Brian has seen more than five thousand films and has published reviews on many of them. He is an award-winning filmmaker, and also works as an actor, producer, director and cinematographer. Known for his art-house films such as (Bleeding Solar, Lysergic Lullaby) As a social activist, Brian is committed to causes that support liberal politics, the environment, and the LGBTQ community. In his private time, Wallinger enjoys hiking, kayaking, photography and jamming with friends.
Rachel Svoboda is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, marketing maven representing companies across Southern California for the past 20-years, and a mom. Svoboda is Chief Executive Officer of Sunday Brunch Agency, Founder + Visionary behind all female-team bourbon, Lynxx Spirits, and is an advocate of female founders and women/BIPOC owned businesses and brands.
Svoboda’s mission is to build businesses, products, and create platforms that support and encourage women with clients ranging across multiple industries. She hosts a streaming video series called, The Brunch Club, where we raise a glass and champion female talent and leadership everywhere. She is currently an official MBA mentor at Chapman University and a featured speaker on the university's inaugural Women in Business Association series.
Svoboda serves as a Board of Director at Working Wardrobes, American Heart Association, and was named Women of the year by The National Association of Professional Women.
Cheeky pen, Irish made. Eli has a love of storytelling and a verbose application of words. He is both a journalist and screenwriter whose unique Irish take on the world, gives a comedic slant and a beautifully brutal dose of honesty. Most days you won't find him anywhere on social media as he loves the anonymity of living life free of societal restraint.
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Our Editorial Team is comprised of writers, creatives, photographers, and copy editors. Each piece fits our narrative of "Living life with passion and purpose, and sharing stories that connect and unite humanity." Each article is carefully curated to fit that messaging.
ATOD Magazine is the first and only online magazine devoted entirely to the support of creativity, honest critiques and telling the story of innovators in the most compelling and thoughtful way. Launched in 2012 as an Online Magazine, we started grassroots with one single mission: Encourage our readers to savor every moment. We have reached over 43 countries, been translated to over 8 different languages, and continue to stand by our vision of bringing quality content, sophisticated journalism, and integrity-driven community to the masses. Our focus topics are lifestyle + culture related with in-depth interviews we've done with people who inspire us all.