Greatist.com: The 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness 2011

Don’t look so sad, Waylon. You’re top 25 on the Greatist.com’s 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness 2011. Not too shabby to be on a list with stars like Jamie Oliver, Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama and Michelle Obama, among others. So get happy, because you’re doing a good job being of benefit and making other people happy.

Reaction via Waylon: “It means a lot: it signifies that all of us at elephant are doing something and doing it successfully. It also doesn’t mean anything—I’m ranked 20 spots above Michelle Obama? I don’t think so. Still, I’m probably the only one who got on this incredible list without the help of a PR/Marketing person!”

24. Waylon Lewis Happiness, Founder of Elephantjournal.com
Raised as a Buddhist, Waylon Lewis never forgot his roots. After earning a degree in communications from Boston University, Lewis founded Elephant magazine, which has since become Elephantjournal.com. This website is the go-to guide for the mindful life, including sustainability and spirituality. With his dedicated team, Lewis helps people live happy, meaningful lives through simple choices. Photo: elephantjournal.com