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Vision

We believe that every child and adult can enjoy learning healthful strategies that last a lifetime, with insights into health as a complete state of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

History

In 2008 Pennie brought together her two companies, Songs & Company and Qi Whole Creations, to create Pennie Sempell & Company and offer the latest in integrative health concepts to children and adults. Informed by Pennie’s decades of clinical experience in integrative health and conflict resolution, Pennie Sempell & Company develops innovative, unique programs that teach physical, social, and emotional life skills through music and live performance.

Development Team

Pennie Sempell, President
Pennie is an integrative health therapist and wellness educator who works with children and adults of all ages and needs. Pennie has taught preschool in Washington, D.C. and California, and directed an aquatic fitness program for children. She has earned numerous professional certifications in mediation and peer counseling, research-based mind-body therapies, and traditional healing art therapies.

Pennie has lectured internationally and published many articles on topics related to whole person health with a focus on self-help strategies. She has performed as a soloist (vocalist) on stage and television and is a well-known speaker and writer on whole person health topics. Pennie received a BA in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings. She is a member of NAEYC, CAEYC, Association of Educational Publishers, Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, and International Mind, Brain and Education Society.

Maria Judice, Project Manager
Maria is an experienced filmmaker with an interest in writing, directing, and producing. Her films have received numerous awards, including the Adrienne Shelly Award for Excellence and Best Short Narrative at the San Francisco Women’s Festival. Maria earned an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts.

Gerald Mitchell, Integrative Health Practitioner
Gerald brings his warm laugh and love of everything healthy to Healthier Happier Life Skills recording studio as DJ “G.” Gerald earned a BS in fitness and nutrition and Masters in Business Administration.

Alexandra Brown, Instructional Advisor
Alexandra has taught preschool through eighth grade students in a variety of educational settings in the San Francisco Bay Area, including public and private elementary schools, learning centers, and children’s hospitals. She holds a California Professional Clear Multiple Subjects teaching credential, a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of San Francisco, and a BA in English from the University of San Diego.

Wendy Brickman, Marketing Director Wendy has more than 20 years experience in marketing, advertising,media analysis, and public relations. She has held management positions in the home video industry at Paramount Home Video, Media Home Entertainment and Salenger Films. Wency holds an MBA in Marketing/Management from Loyotla Marymount University and an M.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. She is the winner of three Business Excellence Awards.

Diane Rapley, Marketing Consultant
Diane has held senior marketing positions with Broderbund Software, NetSchools, and PLATO Learning. She has consulted with many educational technology companies on marketing communications and brand management. She earned a BA from the University of London, UK.

Peggy Fernau, Public Relations Consultant
Peggy has 30 years of experience in creating and implementing strategic business, marketing, communications, product management and sales plans for education companies. Peggy works with the press and other influencers to spread the word about HealthierHappierLife. Peggy earned a BA in mathematics from Gonzaga University.

Soundtrack Awards

   

  • Seal of Approval, The National Parenting Center
  • 100 Best Children’s Products, Dr. Toy’s Guide (2008)
  • CD of the Year 2009 (Kids Health and Wellness), Creative Child Magazine
  • Family Approved Seal, The Dove Foundation
  • 10 Best Socially Responsible Products, Dr. Toy’s Guide (2008)

Contact Us

Pennie Sempell & Company
PO Box 15278
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: 415-776-3711
Fax: 415-776-3719

To place an order:
Visit the Healthier Happier Store, call 1-855-500-WELL, or email order@healthierhappierlife.com.

To send us your feedback:
Click here. We welcome your suggestions and ideas!

For press inquiries:
Call Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444 or email wendy@healthierhappierlife.com.

For wellness/life skills consultations and conference presentations:
Call Pennie Sempell at 415-776-3711 or email pennie@healthierhappierlife.com.