Life gets serious.
Let’s play on purpose.
I’m Lyndsie Zacheis. I bring people together through play, kindness, and the courage to begin again.
A story of getting back up—and bringing others along.
Help build humanity with one playful act of kindness at a time.
After witnessing violence in Los Angeles, I began inviting people to connect through play in 2014. Grassroots pop-ups and everyday encounters shaped the work that became The Play Way. I officially launched it on April 11, 2020. Two weeks later, an accident led to a 33-day coma, followed by a chapter within California’s justice system. Recovery and the aftermath took years. Those experiences deepened the purpose behind the work I had already begun: creating moments of connection for people ready to see one another differently.
As the founder of The Play Way, I bring purposeful play to businesses, schools, and communities. Our invitation is simple: come play, be kind, and leave something positive behind.
Explore The Play Way
Play looks different
when everyone is in it.
From public spaces to community gatherings, Lyndsie invites people into moments they remember because they took part.
Give the room something
to feel—and something to do.
My speaking experience spans in-person events and virtual conferences. For conferences, teams, schools, and community gatherings, I pair personal storytelling with playful participation that people carry beyond the event.
The power of play
Break the ice, cross divides, and turn everyday encounters into genuine connection.
Begin again
An honest story of recovery, reinvention, and finding a way forward.
Leave a Play Print
Put kindness into motion with small, memorable acts that invite others in.
Meet Lyndsie Zacheis.
Six-time bestselling author. Founder of The Play Way. A speaker who brings the room into the story.
Lyndsie’s speaking experience spans in-person events and virtual conferences. Her screen and production experience spans acting, producing, set design, and bringing The Play Way to film and commercial sets.
Selected speaking engagement: Discovery Toys Virtual Convention — Speaker, August 3, 2024.
After witnessing violence in Los Angeles, Lyndsie began inviting people to connect through play in 2014. Grassroots experiences shaped the work that became The Play Way. She officially launched it on April 11, 2020. Two weeks later, an accident led to a 33-day coma. Recovery and the aftermath took years. Afterward, a chapter within California’s justice system gave new weight to the invitation at the heart of her work: “Help build humanity with one playful act of kindness at a time.” Her audiences leave with a shared experience and a Play Mission to carry into the world.
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Stories create understanding. Shared play makes the connection tangible.
People do more than listen.
A story opens the conversation. A simple shared act of play changes the energy. People leave with a Play Mission they can carry into their next meeting, classroom, or everyday encounter.
A story with stakes
Resilience, rebuilding, and the decision to bring more connection into the world.
A moment together
An accessible invitation that helps people cross the distance between strangers and colleagues.
A Play Print beyond the stage
One small act of kindness and connection to put into practice in everyday life.
Shape the experience around your people.
Keynotes, interactive talks, assemblies for teens and tweens, and facilitated Play Day experiences are available for businesses, education, and community events. The first conversation starts with your audience and the purpose of the gathering.
- Event date, city, and venue
- Audience size and age group
- Theme, goals, and preferred format
- Speaking time and available budget
Stories that rise.
I am a six-time bestselling author and coauthor with Lisa Nichols of Unbreakable Spirit: Rising Above the Impossible.
I am now writing about my experience of a coma, jail, and the years of rebuilding that followed. More on the new book will be shared as it takes shape.
Unbreakable Spirit:
Rising Above the Impossible
Coauthored with Lisa Nichols
A published collection of stories about rising above the impossible
Explore the bookBring Lyndsie to your audience.
Tell me about your event, your people, and the moment you’re hoping to create.
Or call 213-706-PLAY (7529)