Rise Easefully Into Your Natural Leadership

I am a nutrition and health coach, personal trainer, x-healthcare ​administrator, and holistic practitioner for Operation Warrior ​Resolution. It has been my mission to empower people to take ​control of their mental and physical health for the past 20+ years.

Our healthcare system in America is set up for sick care, not ​disease prevention or getting to the root cause. We are in an ​epidemic of mental health, obesity, cancer, and chronic ​diseases.

I am here to restore true health, happiness, and vitality to ​thousands of people and families across the globe. I personally ​battled severe health issues from debilitating asthma, allergies, ​anxiety, and depression. I left the corporate world and traveled ​the world for answers, after trying it all….

My discoveries, tools, and methods are what you will discover ​at We Rise Retreat. A transformation that lasts, that ​is true to your soul, and brings you back home to good health ​and an empowered you.

A long-time C-suite executive, 4x Founder and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur himself, Brad Lande-Shannon has a first-hand understanding of the pressures and stresses that face company founders, leaders, and high performing individuals. This is partly why he first turned to Natural Leadership as he faced his own professional challenges.

Brad's passion for horses has been a life-long pursuit. Having competed with the National Cutting Horse Association as a youth and now as an adult amateur dressage competitor, he’s combined his deep horse expertise with his vast and deep executive leadership coaching experience. Over the course of his career, Brad has guided thousands of leaders on how to be grounded by values, purpose, emotional intelligence, and well-being – while also having a thriving life and career. 

Certified in Somatic Breathwork and the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and facilitation training from The Center for Equus Coaching (formerly The Koelle Institute), Brad enrolled in the Natural Leadership program. Compared to other leadership and life frameworks, Brad says Natural Leadership is, “so powerful, deceptively simple and multi-dimensional in its use cases to apply and teach.” 

Brad has an equestrian facility that offers Natural Leadership facilitation, therapy, coaching and retreats at Awake Ranch, near Portland, Oregon, which he acquired with his husband in late 2022. “We are home to 23 horses, three goats, two ridgeback dogs, and two barn cats surrounded by Pacific Northwest trees and on farmland that regularly offers exquisite sunset and sunrise views.”

Alex is a dedicated Health Supportive Chef with a rich and diverse background. Prior to his culinary journey, Alex served as a US Marine, gaining skills and discipline that now inform his approach to health and wellness. 

Alex's passion for cooking led him to the Institute of Culinary Education in California, where he honed his craft and developed an interest in health-supportive foods to heal. He has traveled the globe, immersing himself in various cultures and their cuisines. His experiences include visits to some of the world's renowned blue zones, where he learned the dietary secrets of the longest-living people.

Specializing in anti-inflammatory and health-supportive foods, Alex is committed to helping individuals transform their lives through nutrition. He focuses on creating delicious, nutritious meals that can aid in reversing diabetes, chronic health issues, and promoting overall wellness.

In his free time, Alex has an adventurous spirit, he enjoys traveling all around the world with his family, diving, kiteboarding, and exploring new culinary traditions, and is always seeking to expand his knowledge and expertise to better serve his clients.

After working several decades in corporate America as an IT project manager in NY/NJ, AnnMarie was suffering from hemiplegic migraines, which resulted in a disability in 2014.  She eventually found a study that Florida was the best place to live to help alleviate symptoms, so in 2018 she moved with her 16 year old son and service dog to Venice, Florida. 

This fresh start brought her significant healing along with connecting her to her purpose of serving veterans, first responders and all those in need.  During her healing journey, she began to follow her passions as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, a Reiki Master and Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor.  Annmarie now works with Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) helping people find healing through the power of horses.  

Those who meet Annmarie say they can immediately sense the joy, care, and gratitude that emanates from her. When Annmarie is not working with the horses, teaching or learning you can usually find her outdoors near the water, in a hot yoga class or spending quality time with her mom, family or friends.