Hi, I’m Gary Malkin.

I spent decades as a successful Hollywood composer, scoring everything from documentaries to television—including co-creating the iconic theme for Unsolved Mysteries. But along the way, I realized something: while I was helping shape powerful narratives on screen, I wasn’t yet contributing to the deeper story that was most calling me.

So I pivoted.

I stepped away from the mainstream media world and dedicated myself to exploring how music and wisdom could serve something much more intimate and enduring: the healing of our hearts, the deepening of our humanity, and the awakening of our shared purpose.

Since then, I’ve devoted my life to using music and immersive media to help people connect more authentically—to themselves, to each other, and to what truly matters.

Whether I’m creating Living Legacy recordings for visionary leaders, guiding C-suite teams through emotionally intelligent experiences, or speaking on stages like TEDx and national conferences, my work is always about one thing: reminding us that our humanity isn’t a liability—it’s our competitive advantage.

You might know me through Graceful Passages, the audio resource I co-created to support people in navigating loss and transition. Or from my Gaia TV series Islands of Inner Peace, where music, jaw-dropping images, and wisdom converge to create inspiring experiences of calm, presence, and awe. Or perhaps you’ve encountered my work through You-Awake.com, our educational platform with spiritual guide and author Hope Fitzgerald, where we help people cultivate resilience and presence through change navigation, grief literacy, and flow mastery.

The world is changing fast. AI is accelerating everything. But the skills that will matter most in the years to come—the ability to feel deeply, to listen fully, to collaborate with vulnerability, and to embody presence—these are the human capacities I help people remember and reclaim.

If you’re a leader, a change agent, or a visionary entrepreneur who’s ready to rise into a more authentic expression of who you are—individually or within your organization—this is your invitation.

Let’s create something that resonates far beyond words.