Meet Maryam Morriosn

We recently connected with Maryam Morriosn and have shared our conversation below.

Maryam, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
As a Magazine owner and creator, I found my purpose in life by recognizing the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and connect people, driving me to foster a platform for meaningful narratives and ideas through The Eden Magazine. The Eden Magazine is all about holistic living, spirituality, environmental sustainability, and love and compassion for all living beings.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
Besides being a founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Eden Magazine, I am also an artist and animal rescuer. My husband and I lived in Savannah, Georgia, for a little over 10 years, and that is when my journey to being an animal rescuer started. Once you are involved in it, you will never be one. My husband and I rescued more than 100 cats and dogs while we lived in Savannah, but then our path shifted, and our lives continued in Los Angeles. We are still involved in animal rescue but in a different way. As an artist and animal rescuer, I was and still am part of why The Eden Magazine was born.
I learned so much about them and myself as well, which made me a different person than I was before knowing animals’s lives. In between, I was also a dog trainer, and my main focus was to work with the dogs who had behavioral issues to avoid them ending up in the shelter. Because, you know, we always blame them for not behaving the way we want them to.

I started The Eden Magazine in 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to create a platform for animal welfare, healthier living, and environmental stewardship that is a beacon of positivity and enlightenment for readers worldwide.
The Eden Magazine is a nonprofit 501(c)3.

We are getting ready to celebrate our 15th anniversary of publication next year. We welcome everyone who, like us, wants to make a difference in our world to participate and support us as sponsors. Next year is not just a gala with celebrities; we will donate and support the charities close to our hearts and dedicate themselves to creating a better world.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I don’t think that skills only play a role for me; they certainly helped me graduate as a graphic designer and visual artist. Persistence, believing in myself, and trusting that I was on the right path were vital. But in general, I would suggest that Visionary Leadership, passion, commitment, creativity, innovation, knowing how to collaborate with others even if they disagree with your ideas, Resilience, and adaptability are the keys to success. Success should not be limited to only making money. There is much more to being a successful person in society.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?
Feeling overwhelmed is part of any job, so we can not fall into the trap of thinking, “This is too much for me.” We have choices in our lives. I
meditate every day, and my social life is an integral part of my life. I love what I am doing. Of course, not everyone can pick their own job, and if that is the case, allow yourself to have “Me Time.” the “Me Time” is not sitting in front of the TV or checking your social media pages. The “Me Time” is walking in nature and going places that make you happy. Surround yourself with activities or those that you love. These are just a few things that can help us not to feel overwhelmed.

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