Our Team

Susan Lake, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of The Discovery Portal, embodies a profound commitment to empowering and awakening the human spirit. As an inspiring teacher, educator, and spiritual leader, Susan has left an indelible mark working with diverse communities—from youth groups to business leaders—supporting mental health and recovery.

Her teachings center on the transformative power of awakening to a deeper consciousness, inviting a more peaceful and joyous life. Susan seamlessly integrates sitting and moving meditation practices, value-based living, and mindfulness, offering her students a pathway to profound awareness.

​A published author, speaker, and advocate, Susan has shared her wisdom at conferences such as the Innovations in Behavioral Health Conference in Nashville and the Finding Freedom Symposium in Palm Springs. She has also championed improved patient communication as Chairman of the Board for the Patient Family Advisory Council at Desert Regional Medical Center.

​Susan holds a State Certification from the American Institute for Health Care Professionals, specializing in meditation and mindfulness. A scholar with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and an Eckhart Tolle Advanced School of Awakening graduate, Susan’s dedication extends to movement arts, studying Tai Chi and Qigong under masters Helen Liang and Daisy Lee.

​As a member of CTAA and the International Society of Female Professionals, Susan Lake, CI-M, stands as a beacon in the field of meditation and mindfulness, embodying a commitment to health, well-being, and spiritual awakening.