Inspired by nature, art and gratitude, the Gratitude Blooming co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson bring fresh and diverse perspectives to well-being. For us, heartfulness is the new mindfulness. Gratitude Blooming was inspired by the artist Arlene Kim Suda and her 100 Days of Blooming Love art project. Hear from culture keepers, creators, healers, leaders and so many others who share their emergent practices to build the beautiful world our hearts know is possible. Please rate, review and subscribe. New conversations each week. We want to hear what you're grateful for. Learn more at www.gratitudeblooming.com
Belinda is a non-profit education leader, coach, entrepreneur, and nature-inspired visionary. Her superpowers are shining a light on people’s strengths, bringing them out into the world, and creating life-changing tools and experiences for deep growth. She co-founded Gratitude Blooming and Hestia Retreat Center to lead new paradigms for personal and group transformation using nature, art and self-inquiry.
Entrepreneur and Co-host of the Gratitude Blooming Podcast, Omar is inspired by nature, gratitude, and web3. Omar co-founded the gratitude app gthx (as in “gee thanks”), facilitates Gratitude Circles for leaders across sectors, and recently launched Long Horizon to advise on and invest in web3 projects.
Previously, Omar was the founding executive director of RiverLA where he collaborated with the architect Frank Gehry and local leaders to reimagine the 51-mile Los Angeles River. He has held leadership positions across the areas of finance, land use, and social impact. Wherever he is, Omar makes sure to take a beat to notice beauty and share his joy.