Brian M. Connolly (C.E.O.)

Around the headquarters of Healthful Communications and Healthy Adventure, Brian is fondly known as the CCO --Chief Creative Officer, for his innovations and creativity. This "Entrepreneur's Entrepreneur" has been a whirling dervish of ideas and projects since his days as a teenager-- building Off-Off Broadway theatre sets for the Irish Arts Center, Chairing IAC Membership meetings, owning and acting as president of a Manhattan co-op, creating tenant and block associations and even influencing Greater New York's environmental laws.

A major in World Literature at New York University turned Brian on to the world of media and publishing and in 1992, while working as National Sales Manager for a local magazine and events Leadership in the health field, he formed his first for profit corporation, an online health catalogue called Optimal Living Associates. Later, he produced and co-hosted with Lynn Komlenic the show Health Wise on New York's largest Talk Radio station, WEVD.

In 1997 Brian formed his own Leadership Natural Health and Fitness Expo and Magazine in New York City and Los Angeles and began publishing Natural Health and Fitness, the largest regional health periodical in the greater New York area, New Jersey and Connecticut. Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger declared May 5th New York City's Natural Health and Fitness Day, and Brian appeared on "Good Day New York." His Natural Health and Fitness Expo at Madison Square Garden was featured on local news and radio, and he was interviewed on Conan O Brian's late night TV show on NBC. In 1998 he was listed in Who's Who of New York business owners.

Brian created a partnership with the New York Daily News, producing "from soup to nuts" an eight-page insert which became The Daily New's first ever weekly health section. Within two months, other major papers including the New York Times, New York Newsday and the Los Angeles Times launched similar weekly health sections, bringing millions of dollars of exposure to America's natural health industry. Brian also created Connolly Consulting Services, whose clients were corporations, physicians, health centers and manufacturers in the nutrition/wellness field. In 2006 Brian founded Cooling The Planet, a not-for-profit corporation that will plant hundreds of thousands of trees in the US and rainforests in Latin America between 2007-2010.

Brian served as the Marketing Director for Hippocrates Health Institute and founded the Palm Beach office of the Diabetes Research Foundation. He launched Diabetes Direct Magazine and became a member of the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Research Institute of the University of Miami's School of Medicine. In 2001 Brian was Executive Producer of CBS TV's "Diabetes Alert" with a 3.2 Nielsen rating, and will produce a CBS TV special for the Spring 2007 called "Patient Heal Yourself: Natural Medicine At Its Best."

"Knowing that all the organizations which I have created have improved the quality of life for many people and sometimes even saved lives is the greatest feeling I have ever known. My life goal is to create a tsunami wave in the tide of human consciousness, shifting the current tide to one that empowers everyone on the planet to live in such a way that makes them truly proud of their lives--and most importantly, of their contributions."

Eric L. Zayes (President)

At the helm, steering the Company through warm azure Caribbean waters while avoiding every kind of corporate peril is Eric, President of Healthy Adventure and Healthful Communications.

Eric has an unwavering passion for excellence and oversees quality control on all projects for Healthy Adventure and Healthful Communications. His impressive track record of acquiring, growing and nurturing client relations reflects his affinity for people and his deep commitment to progressive thinking.

Eric graduated with honors from The Pennsylvania State University, earning a degree in Hospitality Management and Finance. He began his career at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida and his extensive experience in business development, hospitality and strategic management has generated nearly a million dollars for projects in the field of natural health and wellness.

Eric loves to surround himself with inspirational people and literature, and is a devoted friend and life coach for many. He's also a self-proclaimed goof who loves to run, swim in the ocean, meditate and prepare his version of gourmet veggie meals for his family and friends. This adventure seeker has tried just about everything from white water rafting, bunging jumping, scuba diving, and swimming with the dolphins, and on the quiet side, nurtures creative expressions like painting, creative writing and playing the guitar.

"I am a lover of the game of golf and embrace its challenges and parallel analogies to life itself. At one time many moons ago, I was a respected competitor and capable of breaking par, today I am pleased just to break 80. I believe firmly that the game of golf, just like life is much more enjoyable when played in a light hearted, fun, competitive fashion instead of the trivial and unrealistic pursuit of perfection. After all perfection is an abstract thought anyway, right?"

Lynn Komlenic (Director of Operations)

Lynn Komlenic is Healthful Communication's Director and Marketing Consultant, and as a writer and editor, involves herself deeply in the Leadership's editorial projects. Her training as a Life Coach, working to ignite the human spirit and elevate the consciousness of her clients, also enhances the Leadership profile.

A native of Pennsylvania, Lynn ventured east from the small town of Latrobe, eventually landing in Manhattan. After a decade in the corporate world, in 1997 she ditched her suits and sandwiches for jeans and veggie juices, and combined her business degree and savvy with her passion for health and fitness. She became Editor & VP of Operations for Natural Health and Fitness Magazine - a periodical catering to individuals desiring optimal health and co-hosted WEVD's Healthwise health-talk radio. In Palm Beach, Florida she served as VP of Operations for Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation - working to introduce the first natural health expo for people with diabetes. She served as Director of the Health Educator Program at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, educating people on the value of a Living Foods Lifestyle, and temporarily left Florida to act as Program Director for Vitalities, Inc., a high-end detoxification retreat center in Kilauea, Hawaii.

Away from the deadlines, Lynn's pursues her devotion to pure organic foods, and haunts her kitchen in pursuit of the perfect vegan chocolate-chip cookie. "It's worth more than gold in the veggie barter system!" she exclaims.

An avid hiker and traveler Lynn also enjoys biking, yoga, songwriting, acoustic guitar, and hanging out with her adorable Maltese dog, Teaser. She cherishes strong ties with family, friends and her Healthful Communications colleagues.

"My heroes and heroines are people who have explored their passions, tapped into their creative powers and followed their hearts in the name of love, caring for themselves, humanity and the planet. Elevating thoughts and words have the power to create the beautiful realities we wish to see, in our own life as well as in the world at large. It's an awesome responsibility, yet one that I aspire to each day."

Chad Sarno (Executive Chef)

Currently based between Istanbul and London, Chad Sarno has been hailed as "the Chef to the Stars", as well as "the king of uncooked cuisine" by GQ magazine for his gorgeous and original vegan and raw cuisine. Some of Chef Sarno's signature recipes have been enjoyed by the likes of Woody Harrelson, Cherlize Theron, Sissy Spacek, Lauren Bacall, Lilly Tomlin, Heather Mills-McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.

For over 10 years Sarno has been in the forefront of the raw vegan community with his innovative cuisine, catering to a high profile clientele of V.I.P's and helping to establish the foundation and assisting in the developments of some of the world's premier organic vegan restaurants, spas and healing centers such as Roxanne's - San Francisco, Counter Organic Wine Bar - NYC, Spirit - NYC, Present Moment Cafe - St. Augustine, FL, The Farm - Philippines, and Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center - AZ and more. His chef training programs and seminars attract a global audience of professional chefs, culinary school students and food connoisseurs, along with his unparalleled catering services these platforms have become the benchmark for raw foods excellence.

Sarno is Director and Founder of US Leadership, Vital Creations, LLC, and is the Executive Chef and Partner for the newly developed international lifestyle Leadership, The LifeCo, a global cutting edge concept to be launched within Europe 2007, that will introduce new, fresh and healthy solutions to the busy lifestyle of its customers. Teaming up with an array of international experts The LifeCo will launch 'Purification' centers as well as 'City Center's throughout Europe at this initial first stage. The vital necessities of Organic Food, Clean Air, Pure Water, Purification and Relaxation will be highlighted within each center with organic restaurants, organic wine bar and martini bars, educational facilities, day spas, detoxification programs and organic marketplaces.

Annually, Chad is also frequently a guest chef and presenter at health conferences around the world, and specializes in restaurant and spa consultation. He is the mastermind behind the fabulous raw and vegan cuisine served on all Healthy Adventure vacations.

"Innovation and inspiration is sparked with the ingredients I choose to use. Clean, fresh ingredients will speak for themselves and create fresh, clean, delicious food. There is no need to preach, the truth is in the food, and we are all playing our part in healing this planet one bite at a time."