For over two decades, Michael Ventura has worked as a leader, practitioner, and educator centered in the practice of empathy. Through his private practice, he works with individuals seeking acceptance and transformation through the Indigenous healing tradition of the Nahua peoples. He’s led countless workshops, retreats, and seminars, sharing the lessons of these modalities as a means to deeper self-knowledge and well-being.

Practices from his book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster, 2018), have been embraced by respected organizations, from the ACLU and Google to the United Nations and the Obama Administration.

Michael’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Fast Company, Forbes, PBS News Hour, The New York Times, and countless others. As a speaker and practitioner, Michael has shared his work with audiences at conferences, including SXSW, The TED Conference, and events and retreats the world over.