A journey from inspiration to innovation, creating spaces where mindfulness thrives in schools, offices, and communities across America.
Our
Mission
BuddhaBooth strives to empower communities with the physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits of mindfulness and self-care. We believe everyone deserves a moment of peace—whether you're in a bustling office, a crowded school, or a healthcare facility.
Through our portable mindfulness booths, interior decorating, and wellness programs, we create spaces where people can pause, breathe, and recharge. It's all about fostering well-being, one transformative space at a time.
How we're making mindfulness accessible
Educational Communities
Bringing mindfulness to schools and universities
Corporate Wellness
Creating peaceful workspaces for focus and creativity
Lives Transformed
Supporting personal mindfulness practices
Healthcare Providers
Supporting wellness in medical and care settings
Our Values
Mindful Innovation
We blend traditional wellness practices with modern design and technology to create transformative spaces.
Inclusive Wellness
Our solutions are designed to make mindfulness accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level.
Sustainable Impact
We're committed to creating positive change through eco-friendly materials and responsible practices.
Community Focus
We believe in the power of collective well-being and supporting the communities we serve.
Our Journey
From a moment of inspiration to transforming 500,000+ lives—follow our journey of bringing mindfulness to communities nationwide.
The Beginning
Portable Meditation Inc. formed. Francine completed first full-size LotusLounge and FocusFort prototypes, beginning manufacturing in her New Rochelle home after a transformative moment of clarity amid sensory overload.
First Launch
East Coast launch with NYC party and West Coast debut at Coachella Music Festival. First paid event at tech conference (The Next Web), joined Centre for Social Innovation Women's Lab, and began serving the Autism community.
Major Partnerships
Wellness partnership with Johnson & Johnson, KIND Entrepreneurial Summit, first Propelify Tech Festival, and first booth placement in schools. Featured in Crain's Business Magazine and won first pitch competition with James Altucher.
National Recognition
Partnership with KIND Snacks expanded nationwide. Collaborated with Johns Hopkins, Hackensack Medical Center, and Merck. Provided booths to dozens of Fortune 500 corporate wellness events and featured in Well+Good internationally.
Corporate Wellness
Nationwide campaign with KIND Snacks, partnership with American Heart Association, and relationship development with NYC Department of Education. Established as industry pioneers for major festivals and corporate events.
Pandemic Pivot
Moved HQ to Pelham. Partnered with Calm City to support essential workers and created MyndSet—a mindfulness toolkit designed to help frontline workers during the pandemic. Last major event was Wisdom 2.0 in SF before shutdown.
Education Focus
Schools became ready to purchase as the education sector embraced wellness solutions. Participated in National Educational Conferences and began the transition back to full business operations.
Innovation & Growth
Expanded to serve 200+ schools, impacting 500,000+ lives. Continued innovation in corporate wellness while maintaining commitment to social impact through partnerships with marginalized communities and conscious capitalism principles.
Meet Our Founder
Francine Steadman Krulak
Founder & CEO
“I founded buddhabooth to create spaces where anyone can find a moment of peace and mindfulness, no matter where they are.”
A trailblazer in experiential wellness, creating transformative spaces for healing and resilience.
Francine Steadman is the visionary founder and CEO of Portable Meditation, Inc., a multifaceted wellness enterprise established in 2015. Renowned as an innovative lifestyle expert, she pioneered the creation of BuddhaBooth®—portable relaxation spaces—inspired by a transformative moment of clarity amid sensory overload and burnout.
Her company has since expanded to offer holistic wellness solutions, including experiential sensory rooms, mindful digital content, self-care workshops (RestShops), meditation programs, and strategic partnerships like the 2020 launch of MyndSet with Calm City NYC—a mindfulness toolkit created to support essential workers during the pandemic.
Operating primarily in the education and healthcare sectors, Francine collaborates with institutional leaders to deliver tailored, stress-reducing wellness programs. As a founding member of the Centre for Social Innovation's Women's Lab and a Conscious Capitalism board partner, she has embedded purpose into profit, supporting survivors of domestic violence, students with special needs, and marginalized communities through meditation, yoga, reiki, and holistic therapies.
Beyond her professional achievements, Francine's greatest joy lies in her role as a mother to three adult children and grandmother to a beloved grandson. She infuses her family life with the same mindfulness and vitality that define her work, striving to inspire holistic well-being in every sphere.
Francine's vision has led to real-world impact:
200+
Schools Transformed
500,000+
Lives Impacted
25+
Cities Reached
Our Team
Francine Steadman Krulak
• Founder & CEOVisionary founder and CEO of Portable Meditation, Inc. A trailblazer in experiential wellness, renowned as an innovative lifestyle expert who pioneered BuddhaBooth® portable relaxation spaces. Founding member of Centre for Social Innovation Women's Lab and Conscious Capitalism board partner.
Julian Faith
• CTOLeading our technology vision and digital innovation. Julian oversees the technical architecture that powers our mindfulness solutions and ensures seamless integration across all our wellness platforms and digital experiences.
Operations Team
• Shannen (Director) & ChloeOur dedicated operations team ensures smooth execution of projects from conception to installation. They coordinate with schools, corporations, and healthcare providers to deliver transformative wellness experiences nationwide.
Product Creation Team
• Dennis, Andy, Yoel, Adam, Nick & EddieOur skilled craftspeople and designers who bring each BuddhaBooth to life. From concept to creation, they ensure every detail meets our high standards for quality, sustainability, and transformative wellness experiences.
Field Marketing Team
• Justin, CJay & HannahConnecting communities with mindfulness solutions. Our field marketing team builds relationships with educational institutions, healthcare providers, and corporate partners to expand access to wellness resources.
Design & Installation Team
• Angie & KimSpecializing in room design and installation, they transform spaces into healing environments. Their expertise in interior decorating and mindful space planning creates sanctuaries that foster well-being and resilience.
Giving Back
Creating spaces for mindfulness while supporting causes close to our hearts
Wellness isn't just what we do— it's why we do it.
We're proud to donate booths and proceeds to causes close to our hearts. A portion of our proceeds directly supports schools and organizations serving low-income families and students with special needs, including support for domestic violence survivors, women's health research, autism resources, and marginalized communities.
As founding members of the Centre for Social Innovation's Women's Lab and Conscious Capitalism board partners, we've embedded purpose into profit. When you partner with buddhabooth, you're joining us in a movement to make mindfulness a force for good, reaching those who need it most.
Impact
200+
Organizations Supported
Our Commitment to Social Impact
We believe that mindfulness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. Through our corporate social responsibility initiatives rooted in conscious capitalism principles, we're spreading calm to survivors of domestic violence, individuals navigating autism, those facing housing insecurity, and communities that need healing most.
Let's Connect
Ready to bring a little zen to your world? Check out our products and services to see how buddhabooth can transform your space into a haven of calm.
Our mission is to bring the physical, emotional and cognitive benefits of mindfulness into educational environments nationwide.
Contact Info
Phone:
(844) 936-9663Email:
zen@buddhabooth.comAddress:
256 Washington Street
Suite 1
Mt Vernon, NY 10553
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