Dan Thurmon’s, Positive CHAOS

Renowned author, researcher, and Hall of Fame speaker, Dan Thurmon, captivates audiences once again with the highly anticipated worldwide release of his latest book, Positive CHAOS. This groundbreaking work combines new research, practical strategies, and real-life examples that will empower readers to transform today’s complex challenges into extraordinary opportunities.

In Positive Chaos, Thurmon shares the true nature of and causes of chaos and how it can be harnessed and utilized as a catalyst for personal growth and achievement. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a performer, speaker, and coach, Thurmon presents a comprehensive roadmap for navigating life’s uncertainties and thriving amidst adversity.

Throughout the book, Thurmon relates findings from the first-of-its-kind study, the Impact of Chaos on the American Workforce. This research reveals the deep and troubling effects of our current chaos, including debilitating mental health, increased anxiety, and the desire for many to give up (24% of Working Americans consider quitting at least once daily!). He also reveals the hidden upsides and most effective approaches for today’s leaders.

In Positive Chaos, Thurmon shares powerful insights and strategies, and real-life examples to guide readers on a transformative journey. Through engaging storytelling, practical exercises, and actionable advice, he imparts the tools needed to embrace change, build resilience, and unlock hidden potential. Thurmon’s signature blend of wit, wisdom, and high-energy performance shines through every page, making the book an engaging and inspiring read from start to finish.

Thurmon says, “Today’s chaos is currently creating anxiety, discouragement, and enormous stress, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This book teaches the mindsets and skillsets to better live, work, and influence, bringing new clarity and confidence to the confusion of now.”

Dan Thurmon is a renowned author, speaker, and performance coach. Through his previous works (including Off Balance On Purpose) and thousands of live events, Thurmon has established himself as a trusted, leading authority on work-life integration, and change leadership. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and corporate events worldwide.

Independent Spirit

Michelle Williams has had a lot of ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ moments in her outstanding career, but her latest role in Steven Spielberg’s The Fablemans, playing no less than a fictionalized version of the famed director and producer’s mother, is definitely near the top of a very illustrious list.

“To not only be asked to play a part in one of his movies, but to be asked to play his beloved mother,” Williams said, “it’s like being taken inside somebody’s heart, to be trusted with this most personal material.

The 42-year-old actress has always had a fierce independent streak. Hailing from the small town of Kalispell, Montana, she became emancipated from her parents, with their approval, at the age of 15 to avoid child labor laws and focus on acting. The precocious teen was first noticed for her portrayal of bad girl Jen Lindley in the 1998 TV series Dawson’s Creek.

FOSSE VERDON — Pictured: (l-r) Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon, Sam Rockwell as Bob Fosse. CR: Pari Dukovic/FX

Throughout her career Williams has consistently won hearts, displaying raw naivete backed by a core strength that breathes vibrant sincerity into every character she portrays. Her breakthrough role came in 2005’s Brokeback Mountain, and since then she has wowed in Shutter Island, Blue Valentine, My Week with Marilyn and Fosse/Verdon, to name just a few.

Over her 25-year career, she has garnered two Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy, as well as nominations for four Oscars and a Tony Award.

Although a fixture in smaller, indie films, Williams, a bookworm and mother of three, has shown she can also shine in larger productions, as audiences are eager to take her into their hearts just as Spielberg did in her latest role, won over by her indomitable sweetness and spirit.

Johnny-On-The-Spot

With nearly 27 years under his belt as a working actor, 34-year-old Brit Jonathan Bailey is finally coming into his due. WHILE most of his roles have been in theater, Bailey’s turn in the Powerhouse Netflix series Bridgerton has brought him searing attention, especially when his Lord Anthony moved into a starring role in the second series of Netflix’s most-watched English show in history. But he had been treading the boards since childhood, working with the Royal Shakespeare Academy since the age of seven and quietly moving up through the ranks to star in King Lear opposite Ian McKellen and the West End’s revisioning of Stephen Sondheim’s classic Company, for which he earned an Olivier Award.

BRIDGERTON JONATHAN BAILEY as ANTHONY BRIDGERTON in episode 101 of BRIDGERTON Cr. NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX © 2020

Known for his light-hearted, often cheeky personality as well as his smoldering good looks and unabashed talent, look for much more to come from Bailey. He’s got a television series and film in pre-production, as well as the third installment of Bridgerton in the works, making for a bright future indeed, and a career that will continue to soar.

Bridgerton is actually delivering on changing the bar, and the standard of representation.

Go #BehindTheScenes with Jonathan Bailey in Ocean Blue magazine’s 31st Edition online today!

One Of A Kind

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their own dreams.” — Tina Turner

Simply the Best

If there was any doubt that Tina Turner is a global treasure, that was put to rest when HBO released its definitive documentary, simply entitled Tina in 2021. The film pays tribute to Turner’s body of work in a career that has spanned 50 years, beginning with her first hit, “Boxtop” with Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm in 1958.

Turner’s relationship with Ike, whom she would marry, was professionally quite solid, with the duo spinning out hits such as “River Deep – Mountain High,” and the Grammy Award-winning “Proud Mary.” Privately, however, their relationship was one of physical and emotional abuse.

“I’m pleased with my life, with the journey.” — Tina Turner

Turner divorced Ike in the late ‘70s and went on to relaunch her career in

1984 with the multi-platinum album Private Dancer, which garnered her another Grammy as well as spawning her first number one hit, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” at age 44, marking one of the greatest comebacks in music history.

Turner’s tours filled stadiums and arenas across the globe and she earned a total of 12 Grammy Awards before retiring in 2009 after selling nearly 200 million records.

With her spiky hair, endless legs, hauntingly sultry voice and relentless drive, Turner, who turns 82 this year, is truly a legendary talent and will forever remain the queen of rock and roll.

“My legacy is that I stayed on course, from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.” — Tina Turner

Renaissance Man

Anthony Hopkins

“My life turned out to be beyond my greatest dreams.” — Anthony Hopkins

Over the course of his more than 70-year career, Sir Anthony Hopkins has played everything from cannibal serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to Pope Benedict, but at 81, the Academy Award-winning actor is enjoying something of a renaissance as an artist, musician and Instagram star, showing the world another facet of the man who can only be described as an international treasure.

With critically acclaimed roles in films like The Lion in Winter (1968), The Elephant Man (1980), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Nixon (1995), and The Two Popes (2019), as well as a starring role in the HBO series Westworld (2018) these days Hopkins has been spending his free time in his Malibu studio creating bold, whimsical paintings and entertaining his 2.1 million Instagram followers with afternoon piano concerts accompanied by his cat, Niblo.

“Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light, and everything. And that makes for a full life.” — Anthony Hopkins

Not that he’s retired from acting. Hopkins’ film The Father is set to be released in the near future, and he has two other films, Elyse and The Virtuoso in post-production.

Art and music have always been Hopkins’ deep loves, and he clearly delights in sharing his other, lesser-known talents with the world, which he does with that characteristic flinty spark in his intense blue eyes.

Hopkins’ greatest role is clearly the one he has played the longest, that of himself.

“I carry a photograph of myself in my phone, of when I was just a little boy on the beach. I look at him and I say, ‘We did okay, kid.’” — Anthony Hopkins

Platform With A Purpose

Highly Influential

This edition’s Highly Influential presents top athletes and artists who are using their talents and craft to propose positive change. Commanding victories in running, motorsports, art, technology, soccer and water-sports, these professionals value their platform by supporting different movements and spreading forward-looking messages. Staying ahead of the game, it’s life in the fast lane – these influencers are #OnTheMove.

Knox Robinson

@firstrun

Free-spirited and inquisitive, Knox Robinson is a New York-city based runner, author and coach who has introduced thousands to a new approach when it comes to running. Co-founder and captain of the Black Roses NYC run crew, it’s his thoughtful side depicting freedom and spiritual connection that comes from putting one foot in front of the other; and it’s his visionary side that strikes movement and inspiration in a community of New Yorkers (and beyond) looking to come together for new experiences. Running his route alongside a passion for music and culture, Robinson has inspired the global running community.

Corey LaJoie

@coreylajoie

NASCAR Cup Series Driver, Corey LaJoie, is a third-generation racer and a very well-known name in the world of motorsports. An impressive racing resume that includes six wins in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, three wins in the ARCA Series, and several top 10s in NASCAR’s national series, Corey pilots the No. 32 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series. His passion for charitable work helped raise over $210,000 for SamaritansFeet.org. As a result, he was awarded the National Motorsports Press Association’s distinguished Spirit Award that recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity.

Shala Akintunde

@followshala

Olusola “Shala” Akintunde is a Nigerian-American social impact artist, producer and pioneer in the emerging medium of solar art – a discipline that seamlessly merges art and solar technology. Admired for his Bronzeville Solar Pyramid which provides energy to a neighboring community, his collaborations with top global brands focus on the better good of society. With music, culture, and politics as the driving force behind his work, the Chicago-based artist’s goal is to move the world forward by ushering in the art of clean energy.

DJ Diveny

@djdiveny

Native to New Jersey, Diveny has traveled the world for a sport that fuels his every move. As a soccer freestyler and fitness influencer with a degree in Applied Astrophysics, his creative talent built on what he can do with a ball is a nod to his intricate performance of skill and control. His global audience of over 1.8 million predominantly on Instagram and TikTok, makes his social media promotions for the world’s biggest brands a kickin´ success. With a ball never far from his feet, Diveny is esteemed for hosting educational events with local academies and energetically performing for varying audiences. His fluid poetic style is an inspiration for people around the globe.

Zane Schweitzer

@zaniac1

A unique type of athlete, Zane Schweitzer fully invests his time into the craft of action water sports while also ensuring the field he plays on is always taken care of. As a fifteen-time World Champion, two-time Ultimate Waterman, and five-time Master of the Ocean, Schweitzer has moved the surfing world not only with his talent and expertise, but also with his innovative ways to protect the ocean – the place he calls his home. Working closely with local government leaders, athletes, and non-profits, Schweitzer is passionate about using his platform for the better good of the world.

His #PocketofPlasticChallenge has encouraged millions of people to grab a pocket full of plastic from the beaches and properly recycle. Paving the way forward for the next generation of eco-stewards, his inspiring work with young people including the InZane Clinics, teaches thousands of kids how to swim, surf, paddle and respect the Ocean. Schweitzer is an in-demand speaker performing at schools, businesses, clubs and community events, leaving audiences motivated, inspired and full of the “Zaniac” spirit. Sharing a passion for writing, he published his first book Beneath the Surface in 2017 and continues to document his worldwide travels through his collection of powerful online blogs and messages.

An ocean warrior and enthusiast, Schweitzer is taking the lead with his growing count of dedicated followers lining up to catch the wave.

Ocean Blue World Takes Home 50 Leading Companies of The Year 2020 Award

Ocean Blue World, the leading luxury brand renowned for offering its signature services including Ocean Blue Magazine, events and experiences, sponsorship, productions, and more, has now marked the next footprint of accomplishments further shaping their global drive for the lifestyle market.

Named by The Silicon Review as one of the “50 Leading Companies of The Year 2020,” Ocean Blue World has been recognized as a top organization from a line-up of noteworthy and high-level business leaders, decision makers, and professionals. The Silicon Review´s global online and print community raises the spotlight on leading executives and their companies and is a powerful reflection on the expansion and rise of Ocean Blue World. A mark of excellence for a brand that was born to be a global leader, this award now further acknowledges Ocean Blue World as, in fact, exactly that.

“We are honored to have been awarded the title of 50 Leading Companies of The Year 2020. The recognition of our unique luxury services and experiences is beyond exciting and we look forward to sharing this success with our clients and readers around the world,” states Vanessa Fukunaga, Owner, Publisher | CEO of Ocean Blue World.

As innovators in the field of luxury, Ocean Blue World is the brand you want to know about and be a part of. Their story of delivering premium lifestyle opportunities for their growing list of discerning clients all the while inspiring readers through their far-reaching sphere of influence continues to expand.

At the heart of the platform is the magazine itself – Ocean Blue Magazine; each visually striking quarterly edition is a collection of must-read stories of fashion, art, entertainment, travel, health, dining, real estate, and more. Readers are taken around the globe on a journey to discover modern-day luxuries and the inspirational moments and people of the time. Furthermore, Ocean Blue World´s team of experts strive to create high-profile #OceanBlueEvents and #OceanBlueExperiences with clients across the board sprinkling their staple brand into an experience of stylish pursuit. Through a range of their elite social and digital strategies, trendsetting messages are designed to build impact and social influence in the world´s premium niche markets. Stepping out in style, Ocean Blue Productions offers loyal clientele all aspects of video and photo services. With exclusive access to the most sought-after A-lister events, the in-house production crew go #BehindTheScenes to capture the highest level of quality production and #MustHave moments. Offering so much more, The Options Are Endless.

A celebration of Ocean Blue World´s achievement as a global leader, this recognition of “50 Leading Companies of The Year 2020” is a true indication of the company´s overall success, strong visual identity, and forward-looking vision. For the global, luxury networking platform, this is just the beginning.

To read The Silicon Review´s full report on Ocean Blue World click here.

Simply Marvelous

The sprightly actress has carved a name for herself onscreen, though Rachel Brosnahan is not even thirty years old. In her role as Midge Maisel, in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, she has been awarded an Emmy and two consecutive Golden Globe awards.

The simply marvelous Brosnahan grew up in Illinois. She graduated from Wilmette’s Actors Training Center. Prior to college, Brosnahan played a role in the horror movie, The Unborn. Other film credits include: Patriots’ Day, Burn Country, and The Finest Hours.

Throughout college, Brosnahan made appearances on television including in The Good Wife and Grey’s Anatomy. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Rachel Posner, in House of Cards.

The actress is working hard and keeping busy, not only as Midge Maisel, in its third season, but lending her voice to the animated film, Spies in Disguise, and will be in the British film Ironbank along with Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as in the American film I’m Your Woman, expected to be released in 2020. This rising star is on the move.

On The Move: Elle Rising

Elle Fanning

“I love being terrified by a role. If it’s a challenge or I feel pressure, it’s probably the right choice.” — Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning’s career is soaring, and she’s taking it to different heights than one might expect from your typical 22-year-old actress, which Fanning is anything but.

The now-seasoned star made her screen debut at the age of two in 2001’s I am Sam, and in recent years has embraced indie films, including Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled (2017) and Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York (2019), to great acclaim.

Her stellar reputation led her to be the youngest woman ever named to the Cannes Film Festival Jury in 2019, but Fanning is not through breaking new ground.

Fanning not only stars in Hulu’s period drama The Great, which debuted in May, she is also an executive producer of the series, a new challenge the actress was eager to take on as she moves closer to her dream of directing one day.

The experience, she says, was an eye-opener, but more importantly, a confidence-builder as Fanning says she learned to express her opinions in situations that first seemed intimidating for a star used to being in front of the cameras.

Elle and Dakota Fanning will play on-screen sisters in the coming-of-age story The Nightingale adapted from Kristin Hannah’s international bestseller.

“I can’t really remember my life without movies.” — Elle Fanning

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Does Social Media Her Way

On The Move: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The youngest woman ever elected to Congress has proved repeatedly that she’s also the indisputable leader of using social media to publicize a message. In between carefully worded campaign promotions, she has live streamed herself building IKEA furniture while drinking wine, eating popcorn, and discussing President Trump’s tax returns. A video of her dancing on a rooftop during her college years caused quite a sensation and prompted her to respond with another dance outside her office. “I hear the GOP thinks women dancing are scandalous. Wait till they find out Congresswomen dance too!” she tweeted.

AOC, as she’s known on social media, is a Boston University graduate who mixed drinks for a year before she won her primary. From the very start, Cortez leveraged social media – her Twitter presence in particular – to create and boost support in her campaign. Within mere weeks, she outpaced veteran Twitter users and media corporations with her well-timed tweets, peppered with emojis and compelling hashtags, and to garner an astonishing rate of interactions. Clearly, she knows her stuff. No surprise then, that party leaders commissioned Ocasio-Cortez to lead a social media training session for her House colleagues.

Perhaps even more because of her prominent social media presence, Cortez realizes the inherent perils associated with being constantly available online. She has spoken out about the “public health risk” of online platforms which can lead to “increased isolation, depression, anxiety, addiction, escapism.”. Now that her role in congress is secure, she is using social media on her own terms – quitting Facebook (although her official congressional account remains live), while limiting her time on Twitter and Instagram to weekdays.

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She still scripts her own Twitter and Instagram posts, advising other influencers “to be yourself and to really write your own tweets so that people know it’s you talking.” Her social wisdom covers such topics as being yourself online – “Don’t try to be anybody who you’re not.”; internet etiquette – “Mute people but try not to block them.”; and just being real – “It’s not the kitchen that’s popular, or the cooking that’s popular, it’s that I’m engaging people doing something I’m already doing.”

Along with taking time off from social media on weekends, this is good advice for all of us, indeed.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Marie Kondo offers amazingly simple universal help to people who have issues with clutter. Kondo’s expertise comes from a love of clutter – that is the love of taking that clutter and reducing it to organized material goods that, as she interestingly coined, provide “spark” in your life.

Marie Kondo started developing her niche business while in college tidying other students’ rooms for cash. Her rise to fame includes the New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, as well as three other books, where Kondo teaches how proper simplification and organization only need to be done once in a lifetime. Her Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has taken the The KonMari Method™ across the planet.

Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, Her addictive tidying plan has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, London Times, Vogue, and as well as on more than fifty major Japanese and international television programs including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Ellen Show.

“Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.”- Marie Kondo

#ONTHEMOVE INFLUENCERS MAKE THEIR MARK WITH LOS CABOS-BASED LUXURY PLATFORM, OCEAN BLUE WORLD

Ocean Blue World announces their latest alliance with top social INFLUENCERS in the world´s premium niche markets. Revealing the hot topic tagged #OnTheMove Influencers, Ocean Blue World is proud to collaborate with digital celebrities who are making their mark as experts in the travel, fashion, health, beauty, sports, and entertainment scenes. Representing the Ocean Blue World brand message of delivering luxury lifestyle opportunities, these modern mavens are crushing it, all the while inspiring the growing count of dedicated followers of the global networking platform that is Ocean Blue World.

Flowing from the pages of the limited-edition Ocean Blue Magazine, #OnTheMove Influencers spotlights the likes of Netflix´s Made In Mexico star, Chantal Trujillo, who details her travels throughout the world on her fashion and lifestyle blog and Instagram, including one of her favorite spots Cabo San Lucas; to Giselle Zarur Maccise, one of Mexico´s leading female personalities in sports journalism, and Californian model Alexandra Themm who boasts an impressive resume from television shows and commercials, to music videos and photo shoots.

Aeroméxico, luxury client to Ocean Blue World, brought seven global influencers from Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and London to experience true paradise in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part of their #WelcomeHome program. Collaborating with The Los Cabos Tourism Board and Ocean Blue World, this #TotalCABOExperience made for some unforgettable opportunities for documenting their adventures and blowing up their blogs and Instagram feeds. The three-day agenda brimmed with adventure, relaxation, exquisite dining and the ultimate in luxury accommodations. It began with a gripping ATV desert and beach tour with G-Force Adventures, followed by safari camel rides with Cabo Adventures. Next with High Tide Los Cabos was kayaking and swimming near the iconic Land´s End – the unique location where the Pacific Ocean playfully unites with the Sea of Cortez. The evening unfolded with rich culinary creations at Nick-San Palmilla exuding the unique fusion of Japanese cuisine with traditional Mexican ingredients. Returning to Viceroy Los Cabos, these #OnTheMove Influencers creatively tapped into the #MustHave moments of this architectural masterpiece capturing unique discoveries at every turn amidst first-class service and the very best in amenities and modern luxuries.

Awakening to a surreal sunrise, the digital trendsetters continued their sphere of influence with an exclusive shopping experience of premium collector items thanks to Ultrafemme at Luxury Avenue Los Cabos. Thereafter, it was a journey on the seas aboard the Ocean Blue-branded yacht in partnership with Craic Yacht Cabo. Breathtaking vistas paired with an excellent tequila-tasting session by Tequila Clase Azul staged the perfect lifestyle portrait. As the final stop on this experience of a lifetime, followers were treated to a private farm-to-table experience at Los Tamarindos Organic Farm and Restaurant, under the glowing star-filled night sky with stylish beats by #OceanBlueWorld DJ´s RCKLSS. Drawing the spotlight to Ocean Blue World´s luxury clientele and Mexico´s fastest growing destination, this was indeed the #TotalCABOExperience with an impressive reach of 3.8 million users along for the ride.

The story of Ocean Blue World continues to expand ensuring a focus on the new communication generation, adopting trendsetting messages that create impact and social influence. Ascending the luxury tier through the magazine, events and experiences, social and digital platforms, luxury toys, sponsorship, and productions, Ocean Blue World is thrilled to introduce special alliances with top global social INFLUENCERS, a move set to take the luxury brand to the next level. Be sure to follow our global influencers and partners in 2020. #WheresNext.