Listen "Inside America’s Most Innovative Wellness Community: Lessons from Rancho Mission Viejo"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textStep inside one of the most influential movements redefining how America lives: wellness real estate. In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Amaya Genaro, Vice President of Community Services at Rancho Mission Viejo—one of the world’s largest intentional wellness communities and a standout case study in the Global Wellness Institute’s Build Well To Live Well report.Amaya shares her deeply personal story, rooted in intergenerational living, spiritual connection, and farm-to-table wellness—all of which shaped her visionary approach to community development. Together, Wanda and Amaya uncover:How Rancho Mission Viejo blends intergenerational living with cutting-edge wellness designThe history and mission behind this 23,000-acre developmentWhy community, belonging, and ageless living are essential to long-term healthHow intentional environments can combat loneliness and support whole-person well-beingThe challenges and breakthroughs behind creating America’s most innovative wellness communityThis conversation is an inspiring look at the future of real estate, lifestyle design, and community-driven health—built on purpose, connection, and a culture of care.Click here to watch this interview on youtube.Learn more about Rancho Mission Viejo:Website: ranchomissionviejo.comInstagram: @ranchomissionvYoutube: Rancho Mission Viejo TV🌿 Join us as we celebrate innovation, empowerment, and the movement toward a more mindful, compassionate future. Subscribe to Mission-Driven Founders on your favorite platform and never miss a story that inspires change!📖 Get your copy of Women in Wellness on Amazon or on our website: 🌍 Explore Crunchy Mama Box and discover certified wellness products: ✨ Learn more about the CMB Certification Program🎧 Subscribe to Mission-Driven FoundersSpotifyAppleDiscover how the CMB Certification Program empowers brands, giving them the recognition they deserve for creating clean, eco-friendly, and socially responsible products. The certification empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health by guiding them toward truly green products.Join us as we elevate wellness and sustainability into a global movement—because together, we can make ethical living the norm, not the exception.Support the show
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