Lyndsie Zacheis

Lyndsie Zacheis is a six-time best-selling author, speaker, and the visionary behind The Play Way, a global movement that uses the power of play to inspire healing, connection, and joy. Her book, Unbreakable Spirits: Rising Above the Impossible, co-authored with Lisa Nichols, shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of her childhood. In 2011, after witnessing two acts of extreme violence in Los Angeles within three days, Lyndsie discovered that play was the answer to many of the world’s challenges. This realization led her to create HELP the 11th, a movement dedicated to healing communities and uniting people through the transformative power of play. In April 2020, Lyndsie survived a near-fatal car accident just as the COVID-19 pandemic was unfolding. During her recovery, play became her personal tool for healing and resilience, reinforcing her belief that it can help overcome both personal and societal challenges. Lyndsie has worked with a wide range of people—from high-profile celebrities to inmates and the homeless—proving that play is a universal language of connection and transformation. As a dynamic speaker and PLAY expert, she is passionate about helping others rediscover the joy of play as a tool to thrive in any circumstance.