Welcome to the w3 award-winning podcast, 'Artfully Mindful', hosted by D. R. (Don) Thompson. Don is a filmmaker, essayist, and playwright. He also teaches meditation because meditation has helped him understand life more deeply and be more effective as a creative. In addition to degrees in Film and Media Studies from UCLA, Don is certified to teach mindfulness meditation through UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and Sounds True. He is also a founding partner with the Center for Mindful Business and a university professor and mentor. His website is: www.nextpixprods.com