Show Notes
Jesse Israel is a meditation leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy-winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs, and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.
Jesse shares his story of discovering meditation, a practice that not only transformed his life but also became his profession and mindset. Through pivotal moments of his transition, he highlights the importance of intuition and how tapping into our collective power and voice can drive positive change. This "superpower of gathering" has been a cornerstone of Jesse's work, from founding Medi Club to creating the experiences of The Big Quiet. Jesse breaks down the various forms of noise that distract us from our true selves and shares his philosophy on connecting to our core to unleash our potential, joy, and power through community and human connection. His expertise accentuates the importance of listening to community needs and how every human possesses a reservoir of energy.
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