Who we are
Creating Holistic Systems, Awakening Whole Leaders, Advancing Vibrant Communities
We are the BE LIFE Institute for Business Evolution and Life Prosperity, a leadership development organization dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve holistic success. Rooted in the vision of Whole Life Wealth, our approach integrates material, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions to align personal fulfillment with professional achievement, fostering balanced and thriving lives.
What began as a simple leadership program has evolved into a maturing educational institution offering three distinct branches of services:
Whole Life Board of Directors Program: Experience transformative growth through curated peer groups, structured roadmaps, mastermind sessions, and immersive retreats. This program builds community and accountability, helping participants align their goals with their values for lasting success.
Whole Life Wealth Educational Activities: Dive into a dynamic world of learning with study groups, workshops, trainings, and retreats designed to nurture personal and professional growth. At the heart of these offerings is our flagship Whole Life Wealth Development 101 course, a live, interactive program that explores the dimensions of wealth—material, mental, emotional, and spiritual—and equips participants with actionable tools to align their lives with purpose and fulfillment.
Whole Life Facilitator Training Program: Empower leaders to guide transformative experiences for others through immersive retreats, virtual workshops, and ongoing mentorship. Our facilitator training develops the skills and confidence needed to lead Whole Life Board of Directors groups and foster whole life wealth in communities.
Together, we create vibrant communities where leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals come together to foster a culture of support, empowerment, and shared learning. By integrating personal and professional success, our programs help participants achieve balance, growth, and harmony in all areas of life, empowering them to become whole leaders in their own right.
At BE LIFE, our mission goes beyond individual transformation. We are cultivating environments where people uplift one another, fostering sustained progress and enabling the evolution of communities and businesses toward greater prosperity for all.
Meet the Facilitator Team
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Brett Emmons
As the Founder of BE LIFE Institute, Brett is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve holistic prosperity. Drawing from professional backgrounds in education, grassroots community work, youth empowerment, spiritual enrichment, performing arts, and finance, he integrates unique experiences to guide others in aligning their personal and professional development. He designed the Ideal Life and Business Roadmaps to help participants gain clarity, set actionable goals, and create balanced, meaningful lives. Brett’s systematic approach to individual and collective growth fosters inner and outer prosperity, where community support, self-discovery, and actionable strategies drive lasting transformation that ripples throughout society.
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Marie Emmons
Marie is a dedicated advocate for child education and women's empowerment, with a wealth of experience working across cultures. Born and raised in France, she has lived in the United States for over 10 years and is currently the Administrative Manager at The Little School, a prominent preschool in Dover, DE. With a degree in literature and extensive work as a French interpreter and cultural liaison for francophone populations in the U.S., Marie brings a unique global perspective to her work.
Her passion for nurturing children’s development is matched by her commitment to grassroots efforts, having worked with children, youth, and families in France, Maine, Delaware, and Maryland. At BE LIFE Institute, Marie serves as a facilitator with a special focus on supporting women’s groups, combining her professional expertise and deep care for community engagement. In addition to her full-time role and community work, she is a devoted mother of two young children, balancing her passion for education with her family life.
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Brian Drysdale
Brian is a seasoned coach and facilitator with the BE LIFE Institute, where he brings decades of experience working with elite athletes on both their technical skills and the critical areas of Mindset and Mental Fitness. While he excels at refining technical expertise, his true passion lies in empowering individuals to cultivate the mental strength necessary to reach their peak performance.
For nearly 20 years, Brian has also successfully led his own business, navigating the challenges of growth, scaling, and team development. Drawing on this deep entrepreneurial experience, he now supports other business owners in evolving from operators to powerful CEOs. By addressing both technical skills and, more importantly, Mindset, Brian helps leaders rediscover their passion for their companies and achieve levels of success they had only dreamed of.
