DailyOM is an American online publication and education platform focused on health, spirituality, and other topics.
It was founded by writer Madisyn Taylor and multimedia artist Scott Blum in 2004 and is based in
Santa Barbara, California
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.
History
Before founding DailyOM, Taylor owned an
aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is based on the usage of aromatic materials including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological and physical well-being. It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative ...
product company. Blum had worked as a software developer for
Capcom,
Sega,
Taito
is a Japanese company that specializes in video games, toys, arcade cabinets and game centers, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The company was founded by Michael Kogan in 1953 as the importing vodka, vending machines and jukeboxes into Japan. I ...
, and
Starwave
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. He was also one of the producers of the multimedia project ''Peter Gabriel: Eve''. He established iMusic before its eventual sale to
Apple
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.
In 2008, DailyOM published Madisyn Taylor's first book, ''DailyOM: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Day''.
Taylor also wrote the 2011 book ''DailyOM: Learning to Live''. Taylor's writings from the book have also been featured on
Oprah Winfrey's website.
Taylor also produced and recorded the meditation album ''Meditation for the Highly Sensitive Person'', which was released under the DailyOM label in 2015. The album reached #1 on
''Billboard'''s New Age Albums chart. Taylor was also interviewed for the 2015 documentary film ''Sensitive: The Untold Story'', which was based on
Elaine Aron's research. She went on to publish the book ''Unmedicated: The Four Pillars of Natural Wellness in 2018''.
DailyOM currently operates under the digital media group
Everyday Health Group
Everyday Health Group is a digital media company which owns websites and produces content relating to health and wellness for consumers and medical professionals. For consumers, its brands include Everyday Health, Diabetes Daily, Migraine Again, ...
, which was acquired by
Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis, Inc. is an American digital media and internet company. First founded in 1927 by William Bernard Ziff Sr. and Bernard George Davis, the company primarily owns technology-oriented media websites, online shopping-related services, an ...
in 2016.
Services
DailyOM's course topics include self-improvement, spirituality, and fitness.
DailyOM hosts courses from authors such as
Deepak Chopra,
Sadie Nardini,
Eric Maisel,
Edward Vilga,
Debbie Ford
Debbie Ford (October 1, 1955 – February 17, 2013) was an American self-help author, coach, lecturer and teacher, most known for ''The New York Times'' best-selling book, ''The Dark Side of the Light Chasers'' (1998), which aimed to help ...
,
Sarah Louise Rector,
Dan Millman
Daniel Jay Millman (born February 22, 1946) is an American author and lecturer in the personal development field. He is best-known for the movie Peaceful Warrior, which is based on his own life and taken from one of his books.
Early life
Millman ...
, and
Andrew Harvey. Full courses are priced on a sliding scale.
DailyOM also has an "Inspirations" section which publishes articles on spiritual and mental health.
References
External links
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Internet properties established in 2004