Nancy Barba and Cynthia Wheelock are making a difference in our community through their intentional and sacred architecture preservation design work at Barba + Wheelock Architecture Preservation Design in Portland, Maine. Each and project, just like most decisions in their lives, is guided by a partnership with each other, space, nature, respect, passion, compassion, and a deep knowing. In this interview, learn how Nancy and Cynthia met, and how they trusted to dive into this life long … [Read more...]
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Antoine Perrier and Venus Jewelz – Love
Venus Jewelz and Antoine Perrier overcame significant challenges in their personal journeys so that when they met, they were destined to share this amazing love for each other. They were also destined to share this amazing love for life, nature, and the universe with everyone, and they do so through their deep words of understanding, knowing, compassion, and respect as teachers, guides, and as sages. Antoine's messages are known as The Collective Emergence while Venus's teachings are based on … [Read more...]
Rachel Horton White – Intuitive Counselor
"Moving away from our false story!" This is a core focus of Rachel Horton's work and this interview sheds light on how Rachel got to this point and how she is doing this work. When she was a child, Rachel had dreams that compelled her to let friends and family members know something was about to happen. Fast forward to life in the non-profit sector after college and being a mom to two vibrant children, Rachel realized it was time to reconnect with these childhood gifts and … [Read more...]
Melissa Ellsworth – Leapin Lizards Maine
Fifteen years ago, Melissa Ellsworth left the corporate world to open a store, Leapin Lizards, that now has locations in Portland and Freeport, Maine. Leapin Lizards is so representative of Melissa: full of light, healing, joy, wisdom, and community. When considering the thousands of customers Leapin Lizards has served and the hundreds of practitioners, teachers, speakers, and programs sponsored and hosted by Leapin Lizards, then it is a very true statement that Melissa has truly inspired … [Read more...]
Michael Allen – Banjo and Music Creator
As a young child, Michael Allen loved to play and create with wood, an activity that often provided his joy and connection to his heart. Another passion Michael has enjoyed his entire life is music, playing different instruments and hanging in the music community. A few years ago, Michael felt the calling to learn how to play the banjo, but he did not have a banjo. In researching the type of banjo he felt he needed, Michael realized it would cost too much money to buy one at that point in his … [Read more...]
Kate Sarton – Fair Trade Partner @ Threads Worldwide & Mindful Nesting
Kate Sarton carries such a positive vibe on this earth. All you need to do is meet her daughter, Phoenix, to gain a sense of Kate's unconditional love, passion, and joy for people and for this earth. Phoenix is such a bright light, like her mom! Kate has been a massage therapist and energy workerer for years, but, recently, Kate became a partner in Threads Worldwide, which is a women owned business supporting women across the globe by marketing fair trade jewelry and other personal goods … [Read more...]
Emily and Lenin Sabino – Global Musicans and Healers
Emily and Lenin have a very cool story in how they met and that has led to their wonderful love for each other and the co-creation of music that is, indeed, Inspiring worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes! Their music is derived from their rich cultural and familial backgrounds as well as their deep appreciation for the earth and the people of the earth. Emily and Lenin believe that the purpose of creating and then sharing their music is to spread love and positive vibes across the … [Read more...]
John Dennen – Provider of Hope and Global Ambassador
John Dennen grew up in Durban, South Africa in the 1960's so you can imagine the challenges he had to overcome when he fell in love with his beautiful wife, Indrani, who is of Indian heritage. John and Indrani dared to challenge the Apartheid laws by opening the first Durban restaurant that welcomed people of all colors, by allowing people of color to unionize at their company, and ultimately by getting married. Today, John and Indrani help to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide … [Read more...]
Tai Choo – Owner and Chef, Taco the Town
Tai shares such a positive vibe as chef and owner of Taco the Town in Brunswick, ME. In a matter of months, Tai and his authentic Mexican food have received glowing reviews from numerous newspapers and social media platforms, but the biggest testament to his soulful food and top notch customer service is the loyal and new customers who line up every day at the Taco the Town food truck for a divine and authentic Mexican meal. "Everything is going to be okay" and "No Stinkin Thinkin" are two of … [Read more...]
Kathy Slack – Teaching and Healing Through Sound
At a young age, Kathy dared to walk the path lass traveled and she has not stopped doing so to this day. At one point in her life, Kathy was living off the grid, and then at another point in her life, she was singing and acting in New York City. What is awesome about Kathy is that she used all of her life experiences, including being a university communications professor, performer, and musician, to co-create a local voice program (317 Main, Community Music Program) which has influenced hundreds … [Read more...]
