Tamara Levitt is a renowned expert in meditation and wellbeing, recognised for her significant contributions to the field through her work with the acclaimed meditation app, Calm. With several years of experience, Tamara has become an essential part of the Calm team, celebrated for her engaging storytelling and for expanding the app’s diverse audio content. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker for various corporate and public events, including prestigious gatherings like Wisdom 2.0.
In her current role as Head of Mindfulness at Calm, Tamara is instrumental in shaping the app’s offerings, ensuring a rich portfolio of meditation and mindfulness content. Previously, she served as a Senior Content Producer for Calm, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the app’s reach and popularity. Tamara’s creativity extends to authoring two children’s books, "Happiness Doesn’t Come From Headstands" and "The Secret To Clara’s Calm", which reflect her deep understanding of mindfulness principles. She is also the mastermind behind "The Daily Calm", Calm’s most beloved feature, developed The Calm School Initiative and authored cherished Sleepy Stories like "The Queen of Calm" and "Ella’s Treasure".
Before dedicating herself to the world of meditation, Tamara had a vibrant career as a musician and actress. She recorded and released original music, performed voice-overs for television and acted in various Canadian and American TV productions. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Karma Kids Music, an educational platform, and Begin With Productions, where she created empowering media content. Since joining Calm in 2014, Tamara has been instrumental in growing its user base to over 70 million. Under her leadership, Calm was named Apple’s App of the Year in 2017. Her innovative approach has led to partnerships with notable organisations like Uber, the Met Police, American Airlines and RED. Tamara has also made appearances on shows such as Larry King Live, City TV News and The Morning Show, and has been featured in major publications including The New York Times and The Globe and Mail.
Today, Tamara Levitt is a prominent keynote speaker, addressing themes of wellbeing, mindfulness, social entrepreneurship and artistic development. Her global influence is evident, with her mindfulness content translated into multiple languages, making her an excellent choice for events focused on enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
