Gerard Powell is a conscious entrepreneur and fearless visionary whose mission is transforming lives. He is the founder and CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, the "go-to" program for spiritual awakening and personal transformation, where over 97% of 15,000 participants have reported that they have experienced profound and lasting healing and change. Mr. Powell was the founder of My Choice Medical Inc., which he started in 2000 and sold to a public company in 2004. Through a personal crisis after the sale of My Choice Medical Inc., he was initiated into a journey of self-transformation where he was inspired to create Rythmia through a powerful encounter with plant medicine that transformed and liberated his life.He is a savvy business leader with a proven track record of building successful enterprises. As an original and unconventional thinker, he is not afraid to venture down less-traveled roads, relying on his intuition and foresight. The establishment of the first medically licensed plant-medicine resort, which is equipped with 24/7 medical support, including doctors, nurses, and emergency medical technicians, alongside an extensive medical intake process, has dramatically increased access for individuals seeking to engage with this experience in a safe and supervised setting.An esteemed pioneer in the field, his innovative ideas, books, and influential media presence have not only touched the lives of millions but have also been instrumental in sculpting the modern era of psychedelics, solidifying his position as a foremost leader and trailblazer in this new, burgeoning market.