Thursday November 6,
7 - 9 pm
In a world that feels increasingly fast-paced and disconnected, Dear Friend is a timely and tender companion—a daily self-care book designed to nurture clarity, compassion, and true self-love, one page at a time.
Blending poetic insight with grounded wisdom, Dear Friend offers 365 short reflections to be savored slowly. Each entry is a gentle prompt to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the deeper truths that often get lost in the noise of daily life.
Rooted in emotional resilience, intentional living, and personal growth, this book invites readers into an ongoing conversation with their hearts as the guide.
In this intimate workshop, you can expect:
A signed copy of Dear Friend
A fireside-style conversation featuring Michelle Maros, her mother Barb Schmidt, and moderator Amina AlTai
A guided experiential exercise to help ground and center yourself
Light bites & beverages in a cozy, supportive setting
Signature Event Price: $75
A portion of the proceeds go to the Givewell Project™
Book Sales in Partner with
About Michelle Maros
Michelle Maros embodies a passion for guiding individuals toward happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life™ and creator of the popular podcast Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, Michelle leads a mission to improve mental health and wellness through transformative workshops, impactful courses, and a nurturing online community.
Under her guidance, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has become a leader in the mental health and mindfulness space, reaching over 60 million people with inspirational content and practical tools that empower individuals to prioritize self-care and embrace mindfulness in their daily lives.
Together with her mother, Barb, she co-hosts the podcast Barb Knows Best™, where they explore mental health and wellness in a family-friendly atmosphere. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal growth while discussing how to manage stress, build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
A sought-after keynote speaker, armed with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle is not just a voice of encouragement but also a registered yoga teacher and an advocate for mindfulness, holding multiple certifications in meditation and personal empowerment. She leads workshops at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University and founded The Barb Schmidt Fellowship for Cultivating Community Involvement, where she inspires others to embrace the life-changing benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
With every action, Michelle reminds us that the journey to inner peace and empowerment is not just a destination—it’s a powerful collective movement toward a brighter, more compassionate world.
Instagram: @michellemaros
About Barb Schmidt:
Barb Schmidt—known to millions as Peaceful Barb—is a globally recognized mindfulness teacher, bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to helping people cultivate inner peace and resilience. With more than 40 years of practice, she has reached millions worldwide through her teachings, workshops, and digital content.
In 2011, Barb co-founded Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life® with her daughter, Michelle Maros, to share accessible tools for mindfulness, self-care, and emotional well-being. Their content now reaches over 60 million people globally, and together they co-host the podcast Life Happens with Barb and Michelle.
Author of the bestselling book The Practice: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace, and Uncovering Happiness, Barb has also led transformative workshops at institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University. She co-founded the Health First initiative at FAU’s Medical School and established the Barb Schmidt Fellowship to mentor students in mindfulness and social change.
A passionate advocate for mental well-being, Barb continues to inspire individuals worldwide with her uplifting messages and practical tools for living with purpose and peace.
About Amina AlTai:
Amina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is an executive coach and leadership trainer, a proud immigrant, and a chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable leaders, executives, and founders—Amina’s mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. She is the bestselling author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, with Penguin/The Open Field.
Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as Google, Meta, Roku, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU, and HUGE. She’s an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, a Forbes contributor, and was named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence. Additionally, she has been featured in goop, Well+Good, The New York Times, Yahoo, NBC, Adam Grant’s Next Big Idea Club,b and more.