• About Us

    About Us

    WaterCelebration.us | Embracing The Gift Of Water

    Our H₂O mission is bold. We are sparking powerful conversations for water - creating a movement for water lovers everywhere.

    A Bold H2O Awakening For Our Big Blue World

    We honor water through curated water gear, water storytelling, H₂O journalism, water culture, events, travel (coming soon) and our world famous rock and roll podcast for water - And So It Flows. Join us.

      Our Four Water Pillars

    • Bringing Water Outside The Cup - Exploring water’s impact through intentional water media - H20 stories, podcasts, and journalism. Dive in and connect with water.
    • Finding The Best Water Gear - Curating the best water gear for water lovers. Count on us for expert picks, guidance and clear descriptions. We honor you, as h2o honors life.
    • Celebrating Water And Life - Honoring. Protecting. Cherishing. Together, we move our big blue world to honor being alive.
    • Perpetually Flowing - Connecting people with water through products, experiences, stories and culture. Jump in.

    Below, see our team of h2o-inspired water lovers. We welcome you aboard our vessel of water love.

    Meet Our H2O Loving Team

    Leslie Gabriel

    Leslie is an H2O activist, author, content creator, event producer, podcaster, marketing star and a public speaker for water. Leslie beat lifelong chronic rashes by using pure water to detox his body and mind. Leslie spends time as a runner, hiker, skier, kayaker and cold plunger.

    Kim Anne Cabanding

    Kim is our awesome social media manager, video editor, and vp of administration, with a deep love for water. She spends her summers island-hopping across the Philippines. Offline, she’s at the beach, chasing waves and views. She loves growing brands inspired by the ocean and outdoors.

    Dayna Remus

    Dayna writes and reports on political news and social commentary on issues, such as public education, water safety and investigative journalism. Dayna holds a BA in International Relations and Philosophy. When Dayna is away from her laptop computer, look for her in the bookstore.

    Anna Schoettmer

    As a devoted water journalist, Anna joins our team of water writers to explore water’s journey, from centuries of pollution to modern conservation. A former Bard College at Simon’s Rock prodigy, her fresh voice and passion for H2O storytelling are helping shape a new era of water journalism.

    Sandeep Goyal

    Sandeep is a passionate web developer with a deep love for water. He spends his days crafting stunning websites and evenings exploring the beauty of the natural world . Sandeep spends time by the H2O with his family in Chandigarh, the capital of the Indian state of Punjab and Haryana.

    Steve Middendorp

    Steven is an investigative journalist and a river lover exploring the intersections of government, health, environment, and justice. His work on corruption, pollution, and agriculture has appeared in HighWire, Wrong Speak Publishing, The Longmont Leader, and The Montrose Mirror.