Publisher and Owner Linda Palmer, B. Divinity, is a writer, lecturer, spiritual counselor, as well as a Reiki Master, Energy Medicine and Magnified Healing teacher /practitioner, and an adjunct professor at Miami-Dade Community College Center for Creative Living. With her mother's guidance, support and encouragement, Linda found herself on a spiritual quest early on. Focusing on her inner journey, she began to discover the fundamental timeless reality of her true self, awakening the intuitive side through which she honors her spiritual path. Today she realizes her dream of sharing her wonderful discoveries as the Publishing Editor and Owner of Natural Awakenings Magazine - Miami and Florida Keys. Through this publication, she promotes and encourages the same passion, curiosity, and healing which continually guides her soul today. Her goal is to help everyone discover the permanent relationship between self, humanity, earth and spirit which lies within our hearts.
Linda: "It is my belief, that by recognizing our accountability and celebrating our diversities, we can engender personal and societal growth. We have a responsibility to our future, each other and our mother earth. Our present is only a doorway of things to come—our possibilities are endless.”
Contributing Writer-Editor
Ivette Diaz. From 2004 to 2008, Ivette Diaz served as Natural Awakenings Magazine's Managing Editor and writer and by wearing "all the hats" in the office, she served as a wonderful inspiration to our dedicated NA staff. Most recently, Diaz began a new journey and now contributes to NA as a freelance writer and editor in both our English and Spanish publications. She provides interesting angles, articles and news briefs on local and national healthy living news and on people in our community who contribute to healthy living and to a healthy planet.
A top graduate of Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, for over a decade Díaz has worked in the fields of public relations, journalism and media relations. She has served key organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward as an editorial assistant, spokesperson/public information officer, publicist, newspaper staff writer and public relations executive. Diaz believes in living life one moment at a time, and enjoying the gifts that the universe brings and that we bring to ourselves. She enjoys living by the Sanskrit expression and greeting, 'Namaste'.
Executive Director/Owner Angie Angelis, P.A. has practiced law in the Miami area since 1989 when she graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law with honors, ranking 5th in her class. Her service to our community however, began as a Public School teacher. Later she entered the mortgage industry where she became the President of the Mortgage Bankers Association. After her tenure she realized that her experience would be of further service in a different setting. Thus in 1986 she resigned and attended law school full time. Upon graduation, she joined several local law firms where she gained valuable experience which subsequently inspired her to launch the successful practice she has today. Ms. Angelis is a member of the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers-So. Florida Chapter,
Angie : "Born to Greek immigrant parents in Manhattan, and the eldest of three, I learned early on the importance of fair play, honesty and leadership. Today, I stand proud of my record as I continue to educate and uplift the community as the co-owner of Natural Awakenings, Healthy Living Magazine.
“Our Humble Beginnings”
Healthy living entrepreneur Sharon Bruckman
established Natural Awakenings magazine in 1994 in
Naples, Florida in response to her local holistic
health community's need for an effective way to
share information and connect with people searching
for alternative therapies. Two years later, an avid
reader convinced her to launch a second edition in
Sarasota, Florida. Its destiny was to become the
prototype for an unprecedented franchise network
(formed in 1999) of like-minded people who value
what this magazine brings to their community. Today,
franchise owners publish more than
47 local editions, with new magazines added each
year. In each market 1,000s of free copies are
circulated at hundreds of public distribution
points.
"The wellness revolution I saw emerging years ago
is now in full swing," says Bruckman. "It's
propelled by the kind of people who read our
magazines and website. Our job is to keep our finger
on the pulse of cutting-edge advances and keep
readers apprised of the best healthy-life choices
available. We love what we do. We love to spread
light. Our delight is in awakening one community at
a time...naturally." says Bruckman.
Natural Awakenings offers a synergy that other
national publications just can't match, with both a
national and local focus seamlessly integrated into
each issue. We present special
features, interviews with national figures,
and guest columns right along with local news
briefs, stories, resource
directories and a
community calendar. Each month brings fresh
perspective around a timely theme sure to pique
their interest.
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“Our Humble Beginnings” 
