Mark Silberg DMD, FOUNDER
Mark’s life is a tapestry rich with adventure, accomplishment, and profound wisdom. Nurtured by supportive parents who instilled a spirit of exploration, he has spent a lifetime embracing life’s diverse offerings. A distinguished periodontal surgeon, dedicated educator, and respected dental community leader, Mark’s passions extend far beyond the professional realm. As an avid adventurer, spiritual seeker, and author, he embodies a relentless curiosity and a love for discovery.
Life, however, has presented Mark with significant challenges. The untimely loss of his sister and her two friends in 1971, and recently the heart-wrenching deaths of both parents within four days, has profoundly shaped his perspective. These experiences have fueled his mission to help others navigate the complexities of loss and mortality with openness and grace. Mark’s journey is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and the power of finding purpose in adversity.
B4IGO Advisory Board
Stephen Garrett
When you first meet Stephen, you know you are meeting a man who lives life fully. A genuine heart and commitment to Life have produced in Stephen the qualities of a warrior: integrity, strength, leadership, kindness, and wisdom.
Stephen has experienced success in life as a teacher, an investment banker, a social worker, and author. His greatest achievement though is his courage in the midst of adversity. Along with his success, Stephen has faced tremendous loss in his life, the death of his sister Jody, his father Lloyd and most recently his brother Peter. What makes Stephen as a man more profound than his many accomplishments is his choice to remain open, loving and steadfast in the midst of death, loss, and grief.
Arising out of his personal experience’s of hospital deaths Stephen’s heart’s passion and life energy is focused on changing the conversation we have about death from one of fear and denial to one of embrace and inspiration.
Melissa Greer
Grief Support Facilitator, Pregnancy Loss Doula, Death Doula and Co-Owner of Mourning Feather Doulas
Through her work with Mourning Feather Doulas, an end-of-life and grief support entity, Melissa provides various options for processing death, dying and loss with monthly Grief Hikes, Grief Gatherings and resources on a donation only basis with the hopes of making the conversation around death more accessible.
Melissa’s training and interest in working with people experiencing disenfranchised griefs helps her support those who may be experiencing atypical grief patterns and gaps in support.
With tools like sound healing and meditation, Melissa enjoys creating safe spaces and helping others be gentle with themselves, while also advocating for more societal supports and understanding about the depth and reach of death, dying and grief.
My Approach
It all begins with a story, your story. Who else, but you, could have lived your life? Maybe you want to memorialize the great lessons you learned. Perhaps you want to share the wisdom that you gained. Or maybe you want to tell the stories that you want to share with future generations-the stories that helped pave the way for their lives. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference for your descendants.
Dream it
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 8 billion people on the planet, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.
create it
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to live on and your legacy will evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for you. Later will take care of itself. It always does.