
Speaking Engagementsfounder: elephantjournal.com, host: Walk the Talk Show.
Slow Money, Natural Products Expos, Outdoor Retailer, Sundance, SXSW, Wanderlust Festival, Bioneers, Naropa University, Toronto Yoga Conference etc
His speaking fee is $2,000/day minimum (negotiable if you’re also a sponsor of elephantjournal.com.) plus travel, expenses (non-negotiable). Appearances include bonus value: his featured coverage via twitter (#1 in US twice for #green), facebook (250K total fans), front page feature on elephantjournal.com (1.3 million readers)—a platform that is worth 10 speakers without such a “microphone.”
Voted #1 in US for #green on twitter 2 years running: Shorty Awards.
Waylon Lewis has been named: Treehugger’s “Eco Ambassador in Culture & Celebrity,” “Changemaker,” Discovery Network’s Planet Green “Green Hero” & “Prominent Buddhist” in Shambhala Sun, plus “Top 10 US Green Video Series” by MNN; “Greatist” 25 Health & Wellness in the US, and has won to Westword Webbies etc.
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Full Version:
Waylon Lewis is the founder of elephant magazine, elephantjournal.com (named Top 10 in US for Green) and host of “Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis” (named “Top 10 green video in US” by MNN). Born in Boulder, Colorado, Waylon graduated from Boston University’s top-ranked magazine journalism school, was named Naturally Boulder entrepreneur of the year in ’07, Top Denver-area Single by 5280, “Green Hero” by Discovery Network’s Planet Green and “Changemaker” by Treehugger, “Prominent Buddhist” by Shambhala Sun magazine, and #1 on twitter in the US for #Green content (Shorty Awards). Recently, Waylon was named Treehugger’s “Best of Green” Reader’s Choice Eco Ambassador in Culture & Celebrity for 2010. A featured columnist for Huffington Post, Waylon is a 365-day bike commuter, mediocre and lazy yogi who aspires to help change the world for the better (and get filthy rich), have 12 children (and only one wife), run for President (and lose), and have fun all along the way.
For more: elephantjournal.com | facebook.com/elephantjournal | twitter.com/elephantjournal
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Waylon Lewis—founder of elephant magazine, elephantjournal.com & host of Walk the Talk Show—is a 1st generation American Buddhist “Dharma Brat.” Named #1 in U.S. on twitter for #green content in 2010, he’s been named Treehugger’s Changemaker & Eco Ambassador in Culture & Celebrity, Discovery Network’s Planet Green: Green Hero and a Prominent Buddhist by Shambhala Sun. Waylon is a mediocre climber, lazy yogi & 365-day bicycle commuter who aspires to help change the world for the better, and have fun all along the way. elephantjournal.com | facebook.com/elephantjournal | twitter.com/elephantjournal
by Waylon Lewis on May 18, 2013
In Defense of Boring Boys. Date a Boy who Travels? That’s nice if your life is about pleasure. But there’s a more exquisite joy. A dear friend of mine just shared an article “Date a Boy who Travels” on her Facebook Wall: “Love this.” I didn’t love it. But I do get it. We all [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 18, 2013
1% of the population has a genuine need. For most of the rest of us, we’re just eating processed, pricey, nutrient-light “wellness” products. Here’s 8 Gluten-free Things that are Actually Bad for Us. “If it’s packaged or processed — gluten or no gluten — it’s not as healthy as other whole foods you could be [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 16, 2013
Thich Nhat Hanh, with guidance along the confusing path through joy and suffering that is this precious human birth. “There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.” “When we walk like (we are rushing), we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 15, 2013
Whether physically or emotionally, or both, no one gets out of life alive. Life is rough stuff. Recently I’ve been wondering if I’m tough enough. And, luckily, service pulls me forward. Otherwise, I’d drown in hurt, in disappointment, in self-pity. Perhaps you’ve hurt, too. Life is full of love—heartbreak. Of laughter—and loneliness. Of casual, under-appreciated [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 15, 2013
Bonus: Daft Train. “How to dance to the new DAFT PUNK.“ Another bonus: She’s up all night to the sun, I’m up all night to get some, she’s up all night for good fun, I’m up all night to get lucky— I love Disco. I’ve always loved disco. And now, suddenly, it’s cool to love [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 14, 2013
I needed this today. Maybe you do, too. “A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner, neither do uninterrupted prosperity and success qualify for usefulness and happiness. The storms of adversity, like those of the ocean, rouse the faculties, and excite the invention, prudence, skill and fortitude or the voyager. The martyrs of ancient times, [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 14, 2013
Source: etsy.com via Suzanne MacCrone Rogers on Pinterest “Coco Chanel, famed fashion designer and feminine icon, was a homophobe, an anti-Semite & a Nazi collaborator.” Does it matter? “A lot of people in this world don’t want the iconic figure of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, one of France’s great cultural idols, destroyed. This is definitely [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 13, 2013
“Fishing is boring, unless you catch an actual fish, and then it is disgusting.” Vintage pictures & ads & videos of women fly fishing! Oh, my: (photos via Facebook/Amy Tremper, who would rather be fishing)
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by Waylon Lewis on May 12, 2013
You can repeat the past: The Great Gatsby 1974 reedited to new movie trailer. The Great Gatsby as The Great Gatsby: The actual trailer for the new one, by comparison:
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by Waylon Lewis on May 12, 2013
This photo album, via Reddit/Imgur, made my day.
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by Waylon Lewis on May 11, 2013
Couple of the Year: “everyone sings karaoke!” Sweet viral videos are made of these:
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by Waylon Lewis on May 10, 2013
Source: tumblr.com via Lies on Pinterest ~ Featured on the front page of The NY Times, today: “Carbon Dioxide Level Is at Its Highest in Human History.” “The amount of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere has reached a level not seen for at least three million years, and scientists believe the rise portends large [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 9, 2013
Life Goals all I want to do is sit in my wingback armchair with my pipe and robe and my best friend, Redford the Dog and read the New Yorker and drink scotch by my roaring fire, in a hot tub Where and when do you feel happiest, in a cozy downtime kinda way? What [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 9, 2013
Quote of the Week. Front page of NY Times today: Carbon Dioxide Level Is at Its Highest in Human History. “The amount of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere has reached a level not seen for at least three million years, and scientists believe the rise portends large changes in the climate and sea level.” [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013
I got out alive—barely—and reclaimed my home. Happy ending. But for four million others? They got screwed. So what’s a banker to do? Go to the Caribbean. Jon Stewart on Foreclosures & what the Banks are doing about their 4 million mistakes:
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by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013
It’s time companies we support support fair labor. Made in the USA—or as close as possible to wherever we’re at—everything we buy should be ethical, fair, from beginning to end—or we shouldn’t buy it. Count yourself a feminist? Count yourself a fair human being? Read on… Via MacLean’s: Before last week, Loblaw’s Joe Fresh was [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013
Only 1.2 % survive. Let’s save the biggest. Wolf Lake is surrounded by the largest ancient red pine forest in the world – an endangered ecosystem that remains in only 1.2% of its former extent.The government of Ontario promised protect the ancient forest, but 13 years later it is still open to destructive mining and [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013
From drug addict to (famous) yoga instructor: it’s Vinnie Marino, featured on CNN {Video} He’s a big sweetey. Always with a gentle smile. He’s a leader, and he’s tough as nails. And, as he explains above, with a little (okay, a lot) more work, yoga can do for us what we’re looking for in drugs. [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
For more on the movie, click here. Or here. Or for film trailers: here. Florence: Lana: Another copy: Another version: The xx: Sia:
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
More like: Some Deep Sh*t Written in a Pretty Font over a Photoshopped Instagrammed iPhone Photo. Another Spiritual Materialism 101 post! “How the ego uses spirituality to puff itself up.” Thanks, Natasha, for such a clear title! DISCLAIMER: don’t worry, there is absolutely no judgement going on here. This is not a blog about me [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
The lineup. Something for everyone. Click image for more info: The Green(er) Car Revolution is (just about) Here. I ride a bike. Come snow, sleet or sun, I’m out there. And I love it. And yes…I compost, and I’m vegan, and I own a rescue hound dog, and I unplug my fixtures in my solar-powered [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
A Party for a Good Cause, coming right up. Come grab a beer and hang with Ryan Van Duzer (adventure junkie) and Waylon Lewis of elephant journal. They will be taking their turn at the taps to raise a couple bucks for Intercambio. Lee Shainis (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Intercambio) will be backing them [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
“The Ad That Coca Cola Doesn’t Want You To See.” Coca Cola loves money. Birds, not so much: We’ve made a new Coke ad — with a twist! It exposes how this drinks giant is willing to let plastic pollution trash our oceans and kill our marine life: http://bit.ly/cokead-YT In March, Coca-Cola won its court [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013
If I truly like myself, I can truly love another. If I love myself, others can love me. It’s simple, & it’s hard. In my life, I’ve had the good fortune to have a mom who loved me and taught me that I was intelligent and deserved to smile and deserved to succeed, if I [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 6, 2013
Joseph and Aravinda’s Tiny House on Wheels: “Tory Smith built this little house on wheels for newlyweds Joseph and Aravinda.” Love this video! Love the practical details re price, time invested, sourcing of materials. Ladies, and some Gents, you’ll likely appreciate the narrator/builder. Stay tuned for the end where he discusses the inspiration behind Tiny [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 6, 2013
Can We Survive Ourselves? Yes. But Will We? Years ago, I interviewed leading environmental hero Lester Brown. He said we were doomed—unless we decided as a society, as we did before WWII, to rapidly mobilize. Five years later, little has changed for the better. The key, he said then, is media. Communication. Education. Where will [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 5, 2013
“Perseverance furthers. Success and failure fade in importance when we follow our bliss. Why? Because when we love what we do we persevere. We learn from love and loneliness, joy and pain, success and failure alike, and never take ourselves too seriously. We can finally begin to cheer up.” Photo: Follow @waylonlewis or @elephantjournal on [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 4, 2013
Seven Great High School & College Graduation & Commencement Speeches. A new version of a longer classic: “Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” ~ Malcolm Forbes 1. You are not special. “Before you run off and get your YOLO tattoo, let me point out the illogic of that expression. [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 3, 2013
Weekly Link Roundup: Via founding editor Waylon Lewis. “America needs to reallocate its food subsidies”: 63% goes directly or indirectly to the meat and dairy industries. Less than 1% goes to fruit and vegetable cultivation. Less than 2% goes to nut and legume cultivation. (usmfreepress.org) When you feel like you need something, but you can’t [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 2, 2013
A Code to Live by: Bertrand Russell’s Ten Commandments for Living in a Healthy Democracy: “The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.” – Bertrand Russell Another version of same quote: Another powerful quote: “Bertrand Russell in 1959 on the two things he would like [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on May 1, 2013
“Denver Mayor Michael Hancock officiates first Colorado civil unions at midnight last night.” From New Era Colorado: “Congrats to all the Colorado couples who got civil unions at midnight last night – and a special congrats to our incredible board chair Courtney Law and her equally amazing wife Sonja Semion!”
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013
“I hated every minute of training. But I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” ~ Muhammad Ali And: “I don’t count my sit ups—I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.” And: the most motivational video ever, you know, [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013
Marshal Ronald Fox of Clark County: Scum of the Earth. “The only way she can avoid jail is to step up to the microphone and recant.” She does so but does the opposite. That’s bravery. This is hard to watch. I’m just grateful there were some real journalists on the case. The judge, Patricia Donninger, [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013
Video, via the NY Times: “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” For seven new posters from the new film, here. For video trailers, here. For [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 28, 2013
Should elephant continue? elephant is not a business, after all. We’re a way of life. And if there’s no greed, there’s no need. elephant is nearly 11 years old. Last year, Congressman Polis, the Oscar-winning Cove producers, famous yoga teachers & media peers celebrated our survival, and thrival. Are we doing any good? What’s the [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 27, 2013
“You wouldn’t believe how long it takes to put these ears on in the morning.” “If I were him, I’d be mad all the time. But I’m not him. I’m Daniel Day-Lewis.” For more: White House Correspondents’ Dinner: President Obama {Full Video}
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 26, 2013
From Victim to Survivor to Hero: Community Support & Love, Positive Outlook & Acceptance make all the Difference. Heather Abbott lost her leg in the Boston Bombing. Here’s her moving, inspiring news conference. “You can’t sit there and say ‘What if?’ …This is the situation I’m faced with. It’s not gonna change, so for me [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 24, 2013
With thanks to Amy Ippoliti and Taro Smith for the over-lunch brainstorm. ~ ed. Rocking Buzzword Spirituality is as easy as filling out Mad Libs! How to sell out for the greater good that is You! Put a fake Gandhi quote on it! 1. First, choose a number (any number, circle one): 1 2 [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 22, 2013
Bonus: Waylon’s Earth Day interview with Frances Moore Lappe. Below, I try to just, you know, figure out everything all in one blog and solve our international crisis of inspiration and environment for us. The Problem? We all care about our environment but not enough or in the right way and this planet is [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 19, 2013
This is why Yoga Girls scare Yoga Boys’ inner children. Hey Yoga Girl… No, sorry, not you: them. They‘re crazy, and privileged, and crazy privileged. And crazy. Like, literally. No, not you. Just the ones who have joined the Clubhouse yogatalk codeword cult of Positivity or, you know, spiritual materialism or, you know, spiritual bypass, [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 18, 2013
Online Dating FOR SCIENCE: entering the strange, virtual world of Online Dating. (Ongoing updates will be posted here) Newly single, I’ve gone on a few dates but want to meet someone…who’s more of a match. So it’s time to enter the wild world of…Online Dating. For science! So I asked my friends and community for [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013
Beautiful Agony. A few of my favorite songs, I realize, follow a pattern fundamental to life: and fundamental, too, to what makes life: sex; and fundamental, even more precisely, to the rhythm of sex that conceives life: that is, orgasm. They start gently, methodically, but steadily, sweetly…they wander to and fro, but build all the [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013
90% of Americans. Update: Gabby Giffords’ powerful op-ed in the NY Times: “They looked at these most benign and practical of solutions, offered by moderates from each party, and then they looked over their shoulder at the powerful, shadowy gun lobby — and brought shame on themselves and our government itself by choosing to do [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013
Yup! It’s time for a top 10 Instagram list. Here’s a prior top 10 list, and there’s another at the bottom, all those folks are also worth the follow, except for one or two of the beautiful women who are set to private (my lists must have flooded them with overeager fans). I go after [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 16, 2013
Shame on you, Erik Rush: “Muslims are evil. Let’s kill them all.” You are promoting the environment that creates these tragedies. Give me a call: I’d love to meet you on skype and talk about how we can do better than ignorance bred of TV-hungry, insecure, un-American aggression. The Best thing for Corporate-owned News & [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 16, 2013
“Don’t bottle it up.” Craig Ferguson on Boston. Classy. Human. And from the heart. Well done. This is how we use the tool that is media. “If I have all this inside of me … If I have all this rage and anger and distress and upset inside of me, I’m not a good enough [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 15, 2013
The full photo is too gruesome to show to all, but it’s worth looking at and facing and taking in and breathing with for those who are prepared for raw tragedy. For more moments of kindness, and everyday heroism: “Many Moments of Kindness follow Solitary Acts of Aggression.” Also: “Love: Patton Oswalt’s perspective on when [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 15, 2013
Official Video: People at the Westin Copley gathered around to hear Obama’s speech. Updates: Pray for Boston. {Video of Explosion}: 90 wounded 2 dead. 3rd Incident. Obama: Boston first responders “responded heroically.” “We salute all those who assisted and responded so heroically to this tragedy.” “We will get to the bottom of this. We will [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 15, 2013
“The terror is over.” ~ Gov. Deval Patrick. Second suspect captured alive. One note to conspiracy fans: keep it up. Critical thinking is always welcome. There was tons of on the ground reporting, tweeting by ordinary citizens. As one noted, “the media used to give us the news. Now they get the news from us.” [...]
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by Waylon Lewis on Apr 14, 2013
Source: Uploaded by user via bluetiful on Pinterest “What kind of a peace do we seek? I am talking about a genuine peace which makes life on Earth worth living. Not just peace in our time, but peace for all time. Our problems are man-made; therefore, they can be solved by man. For in [...]
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