Eric Weiner

Eric Weiner is an accomplished writing instructor at the Himalayan Writers Workshop since 2016 and serves as Co Executive Producer for "Rainn Wilson and The Geography of Bliss" at RadicalMedia LLC from September 2021. An author with Simon & Schuster, notable works include "The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers" and the bestselling titles "The Geography of Genius" and "The Geography of Bliss," the latter receiving multiple accolades and translations. As a keynote speaker for Leigh Bureau, Weiner emphasizes the impact of geography on happiness and creativity. Previous experience includes writing a popular column for BBC Travel and serving as a foreign correspondent for NPR, where various international and domestic political stories were reported. Education includes a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland and participation in the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University.