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The Philanthropist: Edward Norton

Growing up in Columbia, Maryland, actor Edward Norton was surrounded and deeply ingratiated in the world around him. He went on countless camping and river rafting trips with his father—himself…

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The Experimentalist: Mitchell Joachim

Brooklyn-bred Mitchell Joachim hopes to turn New York into “the greenest city on the planet,” he says. Much of his work at sustainability-focused nonprofit architecture research and consulting group Terreform…

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The Healer: Alberto Amura

“It’s a science,” biogeometrist Alberto Amura explains of his integrated healing practice. “There’s no magic in this; it’s the way physics works.” The Argentina-born Amura has a diverse background, including…

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The Adventurer: Luca Franco

Having lived in 10 countries and traveled to 70 more, adventure-seeker Luca Franco’s true passion lies in experiential travel, those that not only heighten guests’ environmental awareness but also, if…

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The Philosopher: Tye Farrow

Tye Farrow joins the impressive list of HD’s Elevate speakers who will take the stage on October 11th at Convene in New York. Tickets are available here. Tye Farrow thought…

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The Bamboo Masters: John and Elora Hardy

After being horrified by Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former jeweler John Hardy and his wife, Cynthia decided that instead of succumbing to climate change anxiety, they would combat…

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The Explorer: Joss Kent

Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Joss Kent is ever the outdoorsman. The former lieutenant in the British Armed Forces spends his free time windsurfing, scuba diving, and playing polo.…

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The Herbalist: Barbara Close

On any given day, spa-goers at the country’s best retreats—from the Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, Oregon to the Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pennsylvania—are slathering on Naturopathica’s vitamin-rich…

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The Health Guru: Mehmet Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz rose to stardom as Oprah’s energetic, health-focused friend and regular on her self-titled talk show before making a name in TV in his own right. “She’s a…

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