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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m new to Brainz but already enjoying the vast amount of content they share. The podcast and articles offer short vignettes from top quality contributors around the world sharing their unique exper... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m an executive contributor for Brainz and it was the best decision I've made. It gave me lot of mental freedom, confidence and practice. I've met plenty amazing and knowledgeable people and I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I found them through an advert on social media. I filled in their form and they emailed me asking for more details. I gave the details and they emailed me like this: Thank you for sh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just listened to an episode about somatic healing on the Brainz Podcast and it was really interesting! The host, Mark, had some great questions and I loved that he went back to certain points in the... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You call that a small fee???

I found them through an advert on social media. I filled in their form and they emailed me asking for more details. I gave the details and they emailed me like this:

Thank you for sharing more about your background and current goals. It sounds very interesting! Based on the information you provided, we definitely have a couple of exciting opportunities that could be a great fit for you.
I’d love to connect for a meeting to go over the details of our current opportunities and explore how we can best move forward together. You can book a time that works for you through this link:

I clicked on the link and it took me to their calendar and this is my warning to everyone. In the small print it says that booking this meeting and joining the magazine will incur 'a small fee'. It gives no details of how much this fee is.

Any company that charges a unknown amount of money for an introduction meeting must be a con.

I immediately was alarmed and went to their website and started exploring it. Half of the links didn't work and although AI says they are legit - even their 5--star reviews look fake.

I would steer clear of this company!!

I emailed them back and forth until they finally shared the 'small fee'

119 USD per month or 1249 USD upfront

I don't know about you all, but this does not look small at all to me!!

10 November 2025
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Reply from Brainzmagazine

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’d like to clarify a few important points, since it seems there may have been a misunderstanding.

First, we would never charge for an introduction meeting, and we never have. The wording you saw in the calendar link does not refer to a fee for the meeting. It refers to the partnership that the meeting is about, which includes a handling fee.

The reason we mention this in advance is to make sure applicants do not feel misled or feel that their time was wasted if they expected something completely free. We do have free opportunities as well, but not for this specific partnership that the call was about. Since the meeting is about an opportunity that includes technical additions such as SEO and AI-SEO optimization, we prefer to be transparent about the fee before the call rather than after. The text is there to avoid confusion, not create it.

Regarding the fee itself:
The particular partnership you were supposed to have a meeting about is of course optional, and not everyone is the right fit for it. It is also a chance for us to speak with interesting candidates to see if it meets the criteria we are looking for. The handling fee covers SEO and AI-SEO optimization, editing, technical infrastructure, personalized setup, expert features, social media promotion, and access to our editorial team. The monthly cost is not a fee for the meeting or for “saying hello”, but the cost of the actual services and additions that come with that partnership. Many contributors find it very affordable compared to traditional PR, which can cost several thousand dollars for a single placement.

About the website:
We continually update our platform, and sometimes certain pages or redirects may be temporarily under maintenance. This does not affect the legitimacy of our company. Brainz Magazine is a Swedish Gazelle company, we have readers in over 65 countries, and we collaborate with thousands of verified business owners and experts worldwide.

We appreciate all feedback, even critical feedback, because it helps us improve, especially our communication. It is now clear that we need to continue working on how we phrase our information to avoid misunderstandings, and we are of course happy to adjust the wording so future applicants clearly understand that the meeting itself is completely free.

We wish you all the best in your business journey and hope this has provided the clarification you needed.

Warm wishes,
The Brainz Magazine team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Copycats, be careful sharing your ideas

I had an interview with them at the beginning of September. They offered me the contract, I then went away and thought about it.

I was then harassed with messages and emails. Then on 16th September I noticed a business had commenced with the same name as my unique model and frame work i created with the exact same idea and concepts. When I confronted, I was presented with someone who gaslit me throughout telling me I should be ashamed of myself for not being love and light.

2 October 2025
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Reply from Brainzmagazine

Hi Natalie,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We take any concerns about integrity very seriously, so I would like to clarify how our process works and address what you mentioned.

First, we do not use or replicate ideas, models, frameworks, or concepts that are shared in meetings with applicants. We work with many contributors within similar fields such as coaching, leadership, mindset, wellbeing, and business development, so it is natural that there can be overlap in themes and language. That overlap comes from the nature of the industry, not from copying individual ideas from a call.

The purpose of our introduction meeting is to learn more about a potential contributor’s background and to see whether their expertise and goals are a good match for our categories and current opportunities. It is not a space where we collect ideas to use for ourselves, and we would never risk our reputation as a global media platform by doing so.

Regarding your comment about a business that “commenced with the same name” and “the exact same idea and concepts”, we are not aware of any such case internally. If you believe there is a specific person or profile connected to this, we kindly ask you to email us the details and the name of the person you are referring to at content@brainzmagazine.com, so we can look into it properly.

About the communication after your meeting:
Our policy is to keep follow up communication professional, respectful, and limited. If you are referring to messages from someone on our team or from one of our writers, we would appreciate if you could share the specific name and the messages with us so we can review what happened. Harassment or disrespectful language would go against our guidelines, and we take that seriously.

We appreciate feedback, also when it is critical, as it helps us improve our communication and processes. If you would like to discuss this further or provide more concrete information so we can investigate, you are very welcome to contact us directly.

Warm wishes,
The Brainz Magazine team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brainz Magazine is an inspiring, world-class publication that truly uplifts voices from around the globe.

As both a reader and contributor, I’ve found their content to be consistently insightful, empowering, and relevant, especially for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers.

Their editorial team is professional, supportive, and genuinely passionate about highlighting people and ideas that are making a difference. Being recognized with the CREA Global Award by Brainz was an incredible honor and it speaks volumes about their commitment to celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact.

If you're looking for a publication that blends inspiration with substance, Brainz Magazine delivers. Highly recommend!

8 July 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pushy sales pitch, did not like what I read online

I received an email from someone representing Brainz Magazine saying that they thought I would fit into their profile of entrepreneurs that they'd like to feature, and he was very up front that there was a monthly fee (or a one time large payment). He also said that I retained copyright on anything that I wrote, when I asked. But I said I needed some time before scheduling a meeting, when they sent me a link to sign up for it. I then got a barrage of emails saying they wanted to "lock in my spot" and that they often got all kinds of people who wanted in. Okay.... well I've heard that kind of hard pressure sales pitch before. I said no, I'd like to wait a couple of months and explained my very busy schedule. They kept sending emails if I was still interested and could I schedule something in the next couple of days. I kept replying politely that I needed a couple of months and then was more explicit about my demanding schedule at the moment, and said I needed time to do my own due diligence. Then I went on Reddit and did not like what I read, including that the terms and conditions are not what was represented to me. So no, I'm not taking their pushy opportunity. Sorry, salesperson. As nice as you are, I don't trust you guys now.

29 June 2025
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Reply from Brainzmagazine

Hi Lahela,
Sorry about our late reply on this, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I understand why parts of the process may have felt pushy from your perspective, so I would like to give some context that may help explain how the partnership works.

The partnership you were contacted about is one of our paid opportunities, which is why the fee was mentioned clearly from the very beginning. We also offer completely free opportunities at Brainz Magazine, but the email you received was specifically about this partnership, and therefore focused on that.

In general, when someone has shown interest in this specific partnership and has already had an introductory call, we sometimes reserve a limited spot within a certain category for a short period. Setting up a contributor involves work on several fronts, such as SEO and AI-SEO additions, profile setup, editorial planning, and technical configuration, so we eventually need a clear yes or no.

However, from what you describe, it sounds like you had not yet had a meeting and still received several reminders. In that case, the communication did not follow our usual routine for holding spots, and we understand how that could feel too pushy.

This is why you may have received follow up reminders. The intention is not to pressure anyone, but simply to keep the process organised. That being said, if you communicated that you needed more time and still felt that the reminders continued too frequently, then we are genuinely sorry. We will review this internally, since the communication style you describe does not reflect what we expect from our team.

Regarding what you read on Reddit:
The discussions you may have seen come from an old misunderstanding about previous terms from several years ago. Those old terms were written to allow us to share our contributors’ content across our own channels without needing to request permission each time, which was intended as a benefit. However, since the wording caused confusion, the agreements were updated long ago. Today, contributors always keep full copyright, and we would never sell or use your content in any way you did not want.

We appreciate that you shared your thoughts with us. Feedback like yours helps us improve how we communicate and how we manage follow ups, especially for busy entrepreneurs. Respectful and clear communication is important to us, and if your experience felt different, we take that seriously.

We wish you all the best moving forward, and thank you again for taking the time to reach out.

Warm wishes,
The Brainz Magazine team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Experience as a Brainz Magazine Contributor

I have been a contributor with Brainz Magazine for a little over a year now. At first, I was offered an Executive level partnership, then, approximately six months into this collaboration, Brainz Magazine extended an offer for a Premium Partnership. I was extremely honored to be selected to partner with the Brainz Magazine to begin with, and was very pleased to have been given an opportunity to become a Premium partner as well. My experience over the past year has been very positive, and I am happy to mention that it has met and surpassed my expectations, in terms of online visibility and reach. My practice - Astraea Healing Connection - was established formally in 2022, so it is a relatively new business. One of my objectives has been to have increased online visibility for the business overall, and the content that I have shared through the collaboration with Brainz Magazine. I am delighted that the content ranks high in Google searches and the analytics for the readership/viewership of my articles, including the one-time podcast, have been great, far surpassing my original expectations. During the course of the year, I have had the pleasure to interact with different teams of the magazine, and the representatives have always been extremely professional, courteous, and accommodating of my needs.

4 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Want you to work for free

Time wasters.
They said they wanted me to contribute to their magazine but not pay me.

25 April 2025
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Reply from Brainzmagazine

Hi Helen,

Thank you for your comment. I assume you might be a professional writer, and if that is the case, it sounds like you were contacted about the wrong opportunity, which is our mistake. The partnership you were pitched is designed for business owners who want to share their expertise with support from SEO and AI-SEO optimisation. It is not aimed at journalists or professional content writers.

For writers, we actually have paid writing assignments from time to time, and we also offer completely free writing opportunities several times per week inside our Skool community. These are open to anyone who wants to contribute without any cost involved, and no one is ever asked to “work for free”.

If you would like us to review what happened in your case, you are very welcome to email us at content@brainzmagazine.com.

Warm wishes,
The Brainz Magazine team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grateful to work with Brainz

Grateful to work with Brainz, because it’s very rare that you come across such a genuine opportunity. They care about REAL stories which involve REAL people, plus their podcast is a fascinating listen too.
Can’t speak highly enough about the team there either!

26 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The variety of voices make it such an interesting resource

I love reading other peoples stories and experiences (so many easy to relate to) as they are down to earth, insightful and filled with little nuggets worth repeating. The diversity of topics, the global perspective and the variety of voices make it such an interesting resource, its worth reading, sharing and subscribing to. I had the good fortune to write for Brainz for a year and it helped position me as a thought leader and build my personal brand tapping into an audience I had not had previously touched. Thank you Brainz for continuing to elevate our voices and share important messages with the world!

13 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE Brainz magazine

I LOVE Brainz magazine. The staff, the opportunity to write for a magazine that cares about quality articles, quality, genuine, real experts. I wrote for Brainz for a few years and it has been a lovely experience. What I appreciate most about Brainz is that it's the real deal when it comes to putting yourself out there.

13 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Brainz podcast and magazine has…

The Brainz podcast and magazine has been an excellent source of knowledge and expertise across an array of topics and professions. As an Executive Contributor it’s been an amazing platform to share my passion and philosophy for coaching. I’m grateful to be a part of this community and look forward to hearing from more experts through the Brainz podcast.

11 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Brainz Experience

I have been writing for Brainz for over a year and LOVE it! The podcast is absolutely informative, refreshing, and exciting! As a contributor to the magazine itself, the team is super helpful, knowledgeable, and practices effective communication. It's like working with a personal assistance, but it is rather a team of professionals within an entire company. I love it here!

11 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Brainz throughout the…

Working with Brainz throughout the years has been a great experience, in particular Mark. Mark is professional, engaging, sincere, and thorough with his questions. It's been a pleasure working with him.

14 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had a great experience as an…

I have had a great experience as an Executive Contributor and love the community that comes with taking part in the programme. I met one of my business partners through the Brainz community. The podcast episodes are quite interesting too!

6 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Brainz!

I've been an Executive Contributor with Brainz for months now and have really appreciated the opportunity. It has been a world-class presentation and outlet to freely express my thoughts and share my expertise with a global audience. It's also allowed me to meet with other fascinating entrepreneurs and start to build new connections that could easily benefit my life for years to come. Thank you again, Brainz team!

5 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inspiring and thought-provoking

Brainz Magazine and podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to make improvements in their life. The podcast has great guests and Mark asks powerful questions, making it both inspiring and practical. I highly recommend listening in!

5 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great platform to raise your profile

I find Brainz Magazine Community very supportive, and their staff is very responsive and very helpful.

It's a great platform to raise your profile as once you google yourself a few months later your articles are one of the first ones to show up on on first page of Google.

5 September 2024
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