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Sebastian Slovin grew up in La Jolla, California and traveled extensively as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world, and at the same time was drawn to the practice of yoga. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. He holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating wellness through healthier relationships with technology and a deeper connection to nature. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean. For more information visit www.sebastianslovin.com and www.natureunplugged.com Sonya Mohamed Co-Founded Nature Unplugged to promote wellness in the digital age by encouraging healthy relationships with technology and inspiring a reconnection to nature. Before starting Nature Unplugged, Sonya worked in education administration for over 12 years including the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Duke University, the University of California, Los Angeles and most recently, the University of San Diego. An east-coast native, Sonya grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has enjoyed living across the states and abroad. She has lived in Southern California for over six years now, planting roots in Encinitas, California with her husband and business partner, Sebastian Slovin. Sonya received her Master of Education from UCLA and more recently a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. Her primary interest has always been in the cognitive and social-emotional development of adolescents and young adults. Deeply rooted in her belief that happiness comes from play and creative expression, Sonya is an avid flag football player and artist.
