Meet our Team – Barb

Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life’s founder Barb Schmidt radiates enthusiasm and passion. She is one of those rare individuals who shows that she truly cares in every aspect of her life. She is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and spiritual teacher with over thirty years devoted to spiritual development and research. She has studied with Thich Nhat Hanh, Deepak Chopra, Scott Peck, and Marianne Williamson, among many other notable teachers. As founder of Spirit of Giving Network and cofounder and past president of Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of South Florida, Barb raised millions of dollars for children and families in need.

In 2001, Barb partnered with Florida Atlantic University’s Peace Studies Program to promote dialogue in the greater community on the topic of peace. Additionally, she taught a class on meditation and spiritual practices as part of the lifelong learning program at Nova University for five years. For the past ten years, she has been offering quarterly workshops and weekly classes on spiritual practices and has facilitated lectures by many notable speakers, including the Dalai Lama, Dr. Jane Goodall, Caroline Myss, Dan Millman, Dr. Mona Lisa Schultz, and James Finley. A sought-after speaker herself, Barb regularly lectures at schools and organizations to spread her message of living a meaningful, happy life.

In 2011, Barb founded Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life through which she teaches The Practice—a three-part guide to practical spirituality in today’s modern world. A well-respected nonprofit, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has quickly expanded to include an online community via Facebook and through the daily blog.

Barb lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with her husband, Dick, and is the mother of Michelle and David. For more information about Barb Schmidt and The Practice, visit www.barbschmidt.com.

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