Tessa Lewis

Podcaster. Spiritual Seeker. Founder of the Best Self Collective.

Hey, I’m Tessa Lewis.

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Tessa. I’ve always been a spiritual seeker and curious about how we can become the best version of ourselves. I’ve got so much to share with you. Here’s a bit about me and the things I care about. 
























Advocacy & Social Impact










Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)





    

  • Volunteers in best-interest advocacy for abused and neglected children and youth in Prince George’s County, Maryland. (2020-Present)
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  • Volunteer Advisory Council Member (2022-Present)
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Humanitarian Award 





    

  • Awarded by Mayor Obendorf of Virginia Beach, VA, and the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission Tenth Annual Human Rights Recognition Program. (2004)
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  • The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (VBHRC) exists to advocate for human rights of residents in the city of Virginia Beach.
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Other Awards & Recognition









    

  • Honored with the LivingSocial “Live Hungry” Award for demonstrating initiative to embody one of LivingSocial’s corporate values, “Live Hungry”. This award recognizes recipients’ efforts toward igniting great ideas and bold moves that have fueled the company’s meteoric growth and pace of innovation. (2011)
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  • George Mason University Ashley Williams Writing Award (2008)
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  • George Mason University – University Academic Excellence Award (2007)
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  • Golden Key International Honor Society President (2007-2008), Junior Liaison (May 2006- January 2007)
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  • Alpha Lambda Delta National Freshman Honor Society: Vice President of Volunteerism (2005-2006), Recording Secretary (2005-2006)
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  • George Mason University Honor Committee (2005-2008), Officer:  Membership Team Chair (2006-2008), Appointed Judge (2005-2008)
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  • George Mason University National Society of Collegiate Scholars member (2005)
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  • George Mason University:  Mason Leadership Institute participant (2005)
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  • George Mason University Vision Leadership Award (2005)
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  • George Mason University New Century Leadership Group (2004-2008)
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Short Bio





Tessa Lewis is the host of the Best Self Collective Podcast. Tessa has been a student of personal growth and spirituality for over 20 years. She has created a growing community seekers of personal and spiritual growth with the Best Self Collective self-discovery community.





Tessa is an Innovation and Diversity Program Manager by day and enjoys serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the best interests of abused and neglected youth in the foster care system in her free time. Tessa lives in the Washington DC area with her husband Errol and three adorable kitties.