PORTOLA, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Randy Taran is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Business Professional for her excellence as a Mental Health Wellness Advocate and in acknowledgment of her work with Project Happiness.

Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness research, Ms. Taran is devoted to creating emotional resilience-building programs and educational tools for people of all ages. Many of the programs she has spearheaded are currently being used across 50 states and over 120 countries. With 2.5 million social media followers, she strives to provide strategies for well-being, mental fitness, and kindness in challenging times. Her award-winning Project Happiness documentary, which is centered on the nature of happiness, features film director George Lucas, actor Richard Gere, neuroscientist Richard Davidson, and spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Globally recognized as a best-selling author, Ms. Taran published "Emotional Advantage: Embracing All Your Feelings To Create a Life You Love" in 2019. She also co-wrote "Project Happiness Handbook" in 2009. Ms. Taran has additionally written articles for the websites Edutopia, Ashoka, NBC Parent Toolkit, and Huffington Post. In addition to her writing, she is further highly sought as an expert speaker on happiness habits, preventative wellness, and emotional resilience.

In pursuit of her higher education, Ms. Taran earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She continued her education by obtaining a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing and International Business from New York University Stern School of Business. A certified High-Performance Coach, Ms. Taran additionally maintains an active affiliation with The Greater Good Science Association.