Explore practical strategies that will enhance your personally well-being and contribute to a more inclusive peaceful world. Yoga, brain science and positive psychology will be woven together in a powerful synergy. Join Carrie and Mel on a this journey to unlock greater clarity, energy and impact with magical microshifts.

Carrie Neumann is Snr. Director of Field Diversity & Inclusion, Northwestern Mutual

Melanie Salvatore-August Author/Advocate/Teacher 500ERYT/ YACEP

Be cool with having your camera on and group participation; consider dressing for gentle movement, having a notebook/pen and fav cup of tea!

Presenter Info:

Carrie Neumann is Snr. Director of Field Diversity & Inclusion, Northwestern Mutual

“I believe we can have a more inclusive world where all have opportunity to thrive and realize their full potential while being their authentic selves.

“My mission toward that world is to cultivate hope where there is not, forge a way forward where there is chaos, and develop change strategies that work to build toward true inclusion and belongingness for individuals and organizations. I do this 1 conversation, 1 person, 1 experience at a time AND she does this through designing and executing enterprise-wise systems strategies.

“Starting my career in Information Technology and ending up in Diversity & Inclusion is a road that may seem odd but provides the perfect combination to get real business results in a space that can seem “fluffy” to some. In fact, this is why I was tapped to enter this space in the first place. I’ve delivered credibility and growth. I’ve used my expertise in organizational change management, systems thinking, initiative management, coaching, applied positive psychology and diversity and inclusion to architect change strategies to get business results.

“I value working with those desiring to make the world a more equitable place. I value being on creative and innovative teams open to leveraging human behavior and positive psychology to increase impact. And I value spaces where my super strengths of endless curiosity, cultural humility, authenticity, persistence, and relentless pursuit of learning new things are appreciated.”

Melanie Salvatore-August Author/Advocate/Teacher 500ERYT/ YACEP

Mel is a mom of 3, multi-book author; including Fierce Kindness and the Indie Book Award Finalist; Yoga to Support Immunity. Mel is faculty for the global Chopra Yoga 200HR Teacher Training and formerly a YogaWorks senior teacher/ teacher trainer (2007-2023), training many stellar teachers over a 15 year span before launching her own in person/online MelWelltv studio and MelWell 200hr/300hr advanced training with masterful Rachel Scott and Gil Hedley Ph.D. Mel values growing through joy and heart connection and it is her mission to elevate kindness leaders everywhere.

“It takes courage, power and consistent practice to stop negative thoughts/habits and to unconditionally love yourself. Global consciousness healing starts at home with our own self-love and then moves out in service to others. I call that Fierce Kindness.”

~Melanie Salvatore-August from Fierce Kindness; Be a Positive Force for Change (2017)