Chameli Gad Ardagh is the founder of the Awakening Women Institute. She is a pioneer on contemporary feminine spirituality, and is inspiring women around the world through her breakthrough methods for awakening and empowering of women and girls. She is especially appreciated for her passionate love of mythology and storytelling as a method for illuminating our hidden strength and beauty. She is initiator of a global network of groups for women, and the author of two books on feminine empowerment and spirituality, which have been published in three languages. Chameli was born in Norway and now lives in Northern California with her husband Arjuna and two bonus sons.