Mark Nepo is a poet, philosopher and healing arts teacher whose books have sold over one million copies. He has moved and inspired readers and seekers from all over the world with his New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening.  Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” As a bestselling author, he has published 27 books and recorded 19 audio projects.

He received Life Achievement Awards from AgeNation (2015) and OMTimes (2023). In 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People and was chosen as one of OWN’s SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. And from 2017 to 2023, Mark was a regular columnist for Spirituality & Health Magazine.

Mark was part of Oprah Winfrey’s The Life You Want Tour in 2014 and has appeared several times with Oprah on her Super Soul Sunday program on OWN TV. He has also been interviewed by Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.  The Exquisite Risk was listed by Spirituality & Practice as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005, calling it “one of the best books we’ve ever read on what it takes to live an authentic life.” Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. He continues to offer readings, lectures, and retreats. His latest book is The Language of the Soul: How the Words You Choose Shape the Life You Live.