Brian Spielmann has been a dedicated Buddhist student and practitioner for 30 years, studying with esteemed teachers such as Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Khandro Rinpoche, and Tulku Thondup. He previously served as Director of Marketing for Shambhala Mountain Center. In 2010, he founded Authentic Presence, Inc., a marketing agency that partners with nationally recognized experts to create online courses in the fields of therapy, spirituality, and wellness. More recently, he founded the Academy of Therapy Wisdom to explore the intersection of psychotherapy, spiritual practice, and social change—building a global learning platform for mental health professionals committed to healing and transformation. At the heart of all his work is a deep commitment to amplifying the world’s wisdom traditions and making their insights accessible to those who need them most. He is De's husband and they share a large german shepard named Nacho.