The Larsen Group

Circles of Change:  Conversations with Dr. Zara Larsen

 on Change Leadership and Career Fulfillment

March 22, 2009

“A Natural Bridge for Awakening”

Anchoring Points:

1. Natural Awakenings Publishing was founded over 20 years ago and is the franchisor of over 65 (and growing) magazine franchises across the US dedicated to personal development, healthy living and a sustainable planet. 

2. We reach over 2.5 million readers per month with articles distributed on a national level, and magazines customized with local content including news briefs, editorial, calendars and advertisers’ product and service offerings displayed in an easy-to-use directory.

3. Our franchisees are uniquely gifted professionals with a strong desire to take a stand for the well being of the people living in the city in which they publish AND the ability and commitment to be an entrepreneur.

4. Most of our franchises are including a digital, on-line version of their publication, plus our corporate website (www.naturalawakeningsmag.com) is rich in free resources.

5. We see amazing possibilities for growth during these times of personal awakening and change.  We currently publish Spanish versions of the magazine in Puerto Rico and Miami, and are in conversation with several potential publishers in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

6. I believe these are times where people are realizing that a major shift is required in their lives – to feel good, live simply and laugh more.

7. I came to Natural Awakenings as president with truly a commitment from my heart, leveraging my unique professional experiences and personal journey to serve as a bridge to unite the spiritual realm with the business environment.

8. My own journey of awakening – studying under Guru Maharaji, EST training with Werner Erhard, Landmark Education’s approaches, rebirthing, Kabalah and Reiki – didn’t necessarily change me, as much as the journey opened me up in profound ways.

9. I have indeed found home.