MENLO PARK, CA, May 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- James Eade, author and podcast producer of "Calm Down with James Eade," and founder and chief executive officer of The Eade Foundation, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for prominent placement in the Northern California Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on April 22, 2026.

As an award-winning author, podcast producer and nonprofit founder, Mr. Eade has made immense strides in his profession while pursuing his mission to help others achieve personal and professional success. With a 50-year career in chess advocacy and education, he has since applied his expertise to media production, authorship and civic engagement to help communities. Mr. Eade's life and career reflect his ongoing contributions to improving others' lives, giving hope to those who feel powerless.

Since February 2026, Mr. Eade has hosted a podcast titled "ROAR," released weekly on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. PDT on Airu.tv. Additionally, he has produced the "Calm Down with James Eade" podcast and "Change Your Mind" show, available on Amazon Fire, Roku, Spotify and LinkedIn. Through his media productions, Mr. Eade aims to help others with mental health challenges, leveraging his own lived experience to empower others and break barriers surrounding stigmas associated with mental illness and addiction.

In this regard, Mr. Eade is the noted author of "No Blame, No Shame," a 2025 book that chronicles his recovery from addiction. Within, he connects with audiences by promoting forgiveness for one's own past mistakes and by approaching shortcomings with understanding rather than condemnation. As such, this self-compassion may be extended to others, enabling them to see that everyone is fighting their own – often invisible – battles, deserving of patience, kindness and respect. Previously, Mr. Eade authored "Freedom: Your Path to Recovery" in 2023, an autobiographical self-help book detailing his experiences with addiction and serving as inspiration for others who are recovering. His works highlight recovery models beyond traditional 12-step programs, incorporating holistic approaches such as mindfulness to encourage others if conventional recovery methods fail.

Earlier in his career, in 2019, Mr. Eade launched The Eade Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provided chess sets and equipment to players who could not afford them and expanded access to chess in underserved regions worldwide. The foundation followed his tenure with the U.S. Chess Trust, where he served as president from 2010 to 2019. Over the course of his career, he also served as American Zone president of FIDE, the World Chess Federation, from 2000 to 2002 and organized the Pan Pacific International Chess Tournament in 1995, becoming president of the Chess Journalists of America that same year. Later, he organized a chess Hall of Fame tournament and joined the policy board of the United States Chess Federation, remaining with the federation until 1999. Furthermore, Mr. Eade served as the president of CalChess, the Northern California Chess Federation, from 1994 to 1995. He commenced his career in 1981 as a senior systems programmer at Charles Schwab, where he was promoted to a director-level position before leaving the company to complete his master's degree.

Mr. Eade's chess instructional books have received much acclaim, including "Remember the MacCutcheon" in 1991 and "Chess for Dummies" in 1996. He went on to author "The Chess Player's Bible" in 2004 and "Chess Openings for Dummies" in 2010. The second edition of "Chess Openings for Dummies" was released in December 2025 and continues to gain traction today.

Mr. Eade holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Arts in human resources management and organizational development from the University of San Francisco. Looking ahead, he aspires to continue helping those with addiction reach sobriety.

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