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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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...]
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...]
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...]
Rev. Gabriel Godwyne – Crystal Merchant
Gabriel inspires worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes by connecting people with sacred, majestic, magical, and healing crystals, rocks, and stones. Besides being a merchant, Gabriel is very wise man, whose soul and sole purpose is to help people shine their light. Gabriel was aware of his gifts as a child but it is only during the past 17 years he has come to fully accept and live in his gifts. Gabriel believes spirituality is connecting with the universe, that life is an experiment, and … [Read more...]
Jackie Ellsworth – Living in Her Joy at 13!
Jackie began taking piano lessons at 4 years old. After some lessons, her piano teacher asked Jackie if should could sing. Jackie's response, "I don't know," so Jackie sang for her piano teacher, Becky Beck. After hearing Jackie sing, Becky said, "Oh, YOU CAN sing!" From that point forward, with amazing support from Becky and unconditional love from her parents, Jackie has focused on honoring, growing, and living in her joy of singing and acting. Her wisdom for other teenagers applies to all … [Read more...]