Introducing…Team Danielle. We are virtual, but very very real. So different, but all on the same page. There is another circle of freelancers and part time collaborators that we dance with. These are the main crew. My heart overflows…
Angie Wheeler
Director of Creative Development + Marketing Strategy
I live in: Sacramento, California
Years on Board: 8
Past Jobs: Computer repair technician, virtual assistant agency owner, graphic designer.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
My new thing is bird watching! It’s bringing out the explorer in me, and keeping me mindful on walks. When I’m not working or bird watching, you can find me in the kitchen cooking up something good (keto!) or cuddling with my fur babies (Dory, Monkey, and Belly)!
On a Typical Day…
I wake up at 4:30am, workout with my partner and walk my dog. I start my workday at 6am, by opening my planner to see what’s up (I plan my day the night before) and get on it. I start with the most creative, strategic stuff first. Everything that requires my brain at its bestest, like mapping out a launch campaign for The Love + Radiance Meditation Kit, or designing the product strategy for our 2019 Desire Map Planner collection. Later, I dive into emails and open messaging apps to let the world in.
After a quick jaunt with my pooch, Belly, the second half of my work-day is about getting organized and moving things forward.
When I’m working, I am 100% working—super focused, ALL in. No social, no news sites, no distractions. Doing this feels great and allows me to completely disconnect at the end of the day.
Best Part of This Gig?
I’m part of helping women around the world live more joyful and fulfilling lives. And Danielle is the most amazing visionary you could work for—her creativity and dedication to Love inspires me to be a better person every day.
Ariane Jade B. Padilla
Virtual Assistant
I live in: Butuan City, Philippines
Years on Board: 2
Past Jobs: Hotelier (Front Desk Clerk) for 2 years.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests: Cooking, music, and nature viewing.
On a Typical Day…
I turn on some music, and make a tasty breakfast (so that I feel like I’m staying at a hotel). Have a shower. Grab my computer, open my emails, Asana and start to work.
Best Part of This Gig? Working with the most amazing people in the universe.
Danielle LaPorte
I live in: Vancouver, BC
Years on Board: In this incarnation? About 8 years. Otherwise, this has taken lifetimes to get together.
Past Jobs:
In random order: bartender, apartment manager, exec director of a DC-based think tank for future studies, publicist + communications consultant, online business strategist/consultant, girl in the arena canteen who made hot chocolate, women’s clothing retail, perfume girl in department store, nanny, soap maker.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
Information visualization geek (think: Edward Tufte). I paint on big canvases. Manuka honey and rose oil connoisseur.
On a Typical Day…
I write. On my desk computer, on my laptop on my living room floor, I write on scraps of paper, I fill notebooks. I have exactly 258 partially written posts in Evernote. Countless notes on my phone. My job is to create programs, books, poems, posts, meditations, playlists and campaigns. I’m an opinion factory, essentially.
I try to be useful and encouraging via social media. I spend too much time on Instagram. I show up on Facebook Live on my good hair days. I jam with our incredible team coach. I obsessively review our Team Editorial Calendar. Tuesdays I have creative + strategy calls with Vic and Angie—we spend some of every day communicating and making fun of each other.
I try to help my friends with lewd jokes and genius business advice. If a friend needs help, I typically drop everything.
I map out podcast content. I stare at my inbox and wonder how everyone in the northern hemisphere got my email address. I approve of things…make suggestions for making something even more sincere, or utilitarian.
I do yoga and meditate almost everyday—sometimes for just ten minutes.
I consume massive amounts of information on digital publishing, Consciousness, art, and rock bands. I watch a LOT of documentaries. I make a lot of tea. I pray, all the time it seems. I do most of this while listening to music.
Best Part of This Gig? This phrase: “Let’s try it and see.”
Dee Bailey
Manager, Marketing & Communications
I live in: London, Ontario
Years on Board: 1.5
Past Jobs: Gymnastic Coach, Talent Scout, Jewelry Designer, Product Developer.
On a Typical Day…
5:30am wake up. Hit the gym, while listening to my fave Podcasts. A mix of everything from Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert to The Marie Forleo Podcast, with a lil’ marketing talk in between. I brew something warm, reset my diffuser with a mood boosting essential oil (obsessing over eucalyptus right now) and hop on my iMac to begin the magic.
I love that every day is different. I’m the Editorial Ninja, executing and organizing our marketing and launch campaigns. Everything you read or see from D or the Team—I’ve helped it be. I spend the majority of my day mapping out projects in Asana, loading things up on the blog, collaborating with heart centered beings, and manifesting beautiful emails and marketing tactics.
In the evenings I’m obsessively reading blogs, playing with my pup Huck, painting, hitting up a local yoga class, and journaling my deepest desires.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
Lover of music, yoga, fuzzy creatures, and all things pastel. Living everyday offering Serenity & Euphoria to others
Best Part of This Gig?
Standing behind someone who has deeply authentic values. Being invited in to collaborate, jam and innovate, as we broadcast light to infinite seekers…OUR TRIBE. It’s an honour to be here, elevating consciousness for hundreds of thousands of women. Being part of #TeamD feels like home.
Jayson Orajay
Senior Customer Advocate
I live in: Butuan City, Philippines
Years on Board: 4
Past Jobs: Social Media Manager, Virtual Assistant
On a Typical Day…
I support the tribe wearing different hats as I go over emails in the support queue. I’m a troubleshooter, teacher, consoler, and guide. Sending life and light in every letter I write.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
In college studying marketing management. Love interests: my kids (not biological), meeting with small youth groups. Bringing consciousness to this side of the world in the small ways and opportunities I’m given.
Best Part of This Gig? Team D’s only dude—a boy among choice and beautiful flowers.
Jayssa Orajay
Operations Cross-Departmental Support Specialist
I live in: Jerusalem, Israel
Years on Board: 6
Past Jobs: Virtual Assistant
On a Typical Day…
I say a prayer of thanksgiving, stretch, condition the mind and soul through meditation on God’s Word, turn music on (sometimes I sing along, sometimes I just ponder the lyrics of the song or just relax with the beat), shower, cook (sometimes just experiment), emails and Asana tasks, send love messages to family and dear people.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests: Poems, music, lotsa good uplifting songs. Encouraging women and young people who are depressed and frustrated.
Best Part of This Gig?
The initiative to bring comfort—to the team, tribe, and even to other people through charities. Love and Compassion for the oppressed and underprivileged.
Jenn Rose Orajay
Ops and Production Support
I live in: Butuan City, Philippines
Years on Board: 6
Past Jobs: Registered Nurse
On a Typical Day…
I wake up to roosters in the morning, grab my morning coffee, and dive into supporting everyone on the team.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests: If I’m not working, I’m driving!
Best Part of This Gig?
True service and flexibility…plus feeling loved and genuinely cared for by the whole team.
Katie Zupan
Designer (aka Pixel Magic Maker)
I live in: Florida
Years on Board: Newbie on the team…November 2017.
Past Jobs: Puppet wrangler, prep cook, party hero. Illustrator and rebranding designer.
On a Typical Day…
Matcha morning. Browse Dribbble and Reddit. Bug my partner and pug to go on a walk. Answer emails and check Asana for tasks. Go for our walk. Pet my new iMac and tell him “I love you” (his name is Totoro). Completely lose track of my day while making graphics in Adobe CC. Listen to audiobooks, low-fi, or pure silence. Take a hot bath. Make some food here and there.
Wind down around midnight and go to bed once Alan gets home.
Also, sprinkle in ridiculous amounts of tea breaks in day mentioned above. Fave teas right now: “duck sh-t tea” from Wu-Dong Tea and Genmaicha from Ippodo Tea.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
I still do rebranding and illustration after DLP work, I also do pottery for fun, and am learning more about chado (the Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea) through my bowls and morning rituals.
Best Part of This Gig?
The team is amazing. Danielle is actually making a difference in the world instead of just talk. Also the little emails saying that I’m doing awesome always make my day brighter.
Nikki Bonsol
Copywriter + Editor
I live in: Oakland, CA
Years on Board: 0.25 (You’re not alone, Katie!)
Past Jobs:
Barista (latté art!), my ex-boyfriend’s bookkeeper, 1:1 support for kiddos with Autism, mental health case worker, after-school program manager, freelance branding + web design for healing professionals.
On a Typical Day…
I start every workday with a morning practice to support my mental, spiritual and CREATIVE health called The Dig. I learned it from my friend, Jay. The Dig is all about connecting mind, body, and heart, and following creative impulses to The Truth. Once I start work with Team D, everything’s about mapping out content for our Next Big Thing…and figuring out how to bend Google Drive and Asana to my will.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
Singing + songwriting. Poetry. Learning to quiet my little monsters and be there for my Inner Child. (Love + Radiance, yo. It’s no joke.) I love starting every morning with Yoga with Adriene. Also, chai + dark chocolate.
Best Part of This Gig?
It doesn’t feel like “copywriting”, it feels like…Love. Have you seen the company Manifesto that Danielle wrote? It’s basically the million + one ways I fall in love with our work and our team. Pinch me!
Renee Masur
Desire Map Content + Community Manager
I live in: Vancouver, BC
Years on Board: 2.5
Past Jobs: Kitchen cook, bright-eyed intern, copywriter (in that order)
On a Typical Day…
I am the Community Love Bug. I support our Desire Map Facilitators, develop program content, draft lots ‘o copy, collect inspiring stories, and work closely with our Marketing Manager (Dee!) to bring campaigns to life.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests: Yoga keeps me calm, cooking keeps me creative. I wrote/drew a cookbook that brought together my two loves: Food + Writing.
Best Part of This Gig?
Working out of my cozy home office. And the amazing women (and man) that make up this team. (I couldn’t pick just one!)
Rochel Jayne Rosales Uy
Customer Support Rep
I live in: Butuan City, Philippines
Years on Board: 2
Past Jobs: Hospitality Industry. I’ve done it all!
On a Typical Day…
I start my day with a good breakfast, water my cutie little bonsai trees, freshen up, then I’m off to work. I love making our customers’ happiness a top priority.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
I used to resell watches and perfumes ‘coz I so love that stuff. I like to eat, watch movies, check out new gadgets and read all the reviews and comments—but never buy them. Lol.
Best Part of This Gig?
The company is pro-human. They are concerned about the team’s well-being. Although we all connect virtually, the care and love are so tangible—you won’t even remember you are employed. Except the paycheck. I consider it an allowance.
Toni Scott
Chief Finance Guru
I live in: Vancouver, BC. But I LOVE to travel, so I’m constantly planning my next adventure!
Years on Board: 2
Past Jobs: Director of Finance for a leading fashion brand.
On a Typical Day…
I’m the mastermind behind all things finance. I ensure that the business is healthy and thriving from a numbers standpoint, so that we can continue to grow and prosper.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
All things design, fashion, travel, yoga, eating healthy, my daily matcha, trying new wellness modalities and hanging with my tribe.
Best Part of This Gig?
Working for a brand I truly believe in, and having team members who share common values and passions, including personal development and wellness.
Tracea Ahearn
Director of Operations
I live in: Melbourne, Australia
Years on Board: 3
Past Jobs: Human Resources (x2), Operations Director, Personal Trainer (for fun).
On a Typical Day…
Make sure the business is running operationally…Fix it if it’s broken, optimize it if it’s not…check on the team…Map out the next big thing.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests: I draw…consume murder mysteries…play with my dogs…think about eating cheese…
Best Part of This Gig? The team—the best people working together to bring our vision to life.
Vic Bobbit
President
I live in: Greater San Diego area
Years on Board: 3
Past Jobs:
I started my career teaching English as a Second Language, and within a couple of years I moved into various roles in the fields of tech, health & wellness and the self-help space. To name a few: Wellness Implementation Strategist. VP of Operations. VP of Business Dev.
On a Typical Day…
I run the Mothership. Business Operations: Product Development, Project Management, People Management—from contracts & legal, sourcing & negotiations to senior project management on all levels of production and fulfillment.
Side Hustles, Love Affairs, Interests:
My passion is helping women get clear on their vision and deconstruct it into actual deliverables. I work with women entrepreneurs as their coach and business advisor. I love everything I do, every second of my day. When I am not working, I am studying something new. Mostly wellness & nutrition related, human brain, psychology, intentions behind human behavior fascinate me. I sweat every day at the gym—training is a huge part of my life. I try to get out and get some fresh air and sun daily. I cook most of the meals we eat, which I recently found brings me a lot of joy.
Best Part of This Gig? THE PEOPLE. Variety. Soulful Hustle.
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Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She is author of White Hot Truth: Clarity for keeping it real on your spiritual path—from one seeker to another. The Fire Starter Sessions, and The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul—the book that has been translated into 8 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner system, a top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop program with licensed facilitators in 15 countries.
Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, millions of visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.com every month for her daily #Truthbombs and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.” A speaker, a poet, a painter, and a former business strategist and Washington-DC think tank exec, Entrepreneur Magazine calls Danielle, “equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass…edgy, contrarian…loving and inspired.” Her charities of choice are Eve Ensler’s VDay: a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and charity: water, setting out to bring safe drinking water to everyone in the world. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her favourite philosopher, her son. You can find her @daniellelaporte and just about everywhere on social media.
