Anna Bazalar was making plenty of money in California in mortgage sales, but life took an unexpected turn due to a severe knee injury. An active, all-around athlete, Anna was forced to make some decisions in order to maintain her physical and emotional health. Running, hiking, skating, snowboarding is what kept Anna sane in the zany life of the banking world, and high-intensity sports was no longer an option. A trip to Kauai, Hawaii, turned into a deep connection and practice of yoga, and a … [Read more...]
to live for
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...]
Michael Boardman – Naturalist and Artist
As a child, Michael Boardman's absolute favorite activity was traveling from his home in Connecticut to the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Absolutely captivated by the gorillas and other animals, Michael would return home to draw these animals. His animal and nature drawings have been a passion his entire life, and now Michael inspires others through his majestic watercolors, his teaching at workshops and artist residencies around the country, and the creation of uniquely amazing t-shirts. In … [Read more...]
Shweta Singh – Engineer of Smiles and Joy
Shweta Singh was on track to be an engineer and civil servant in her home country of India, but an unsettled feeling kept nudging her towards a path less traveled. After a night of restless and minimal sleep, Shweta 'awoke' with a new perspective and purpose for her life. It was then when Shweta decided to become an engineer of smiles and joy for people across the globe and for nature. Since that night, Shweta has written two books ("7 Incredible Ways to Gorgeous Failure" and "The Night I … [Read more...]
Laurie McCammon, M.S. – Author, “Enough!”
Donna Maria, from "To Live For," welcomes Laurie McCammon, M.S., author the book, Enough! How to Liberate Yourself & Remake the World in One Word!, Laurie wonderfully weaves her educational background of science with her spiritual background to help us understand how we have developed an unhealthy relationship with the concept of always seeking more. We are enough! We have enough! More information about Laurie can be found at www.lauriemccammon.com and her book, Enough! is available on … [Read more...]
Chomba Kaluba – The Power of Connections
Chomba Kaluba grew up in Zambia, Africa. While Zambia was a peaceful country, it was was surrounded by war and human conflict on the African continent, and he had few possessions in a small village. He often would have to travel about without shoes, had no clock or watch in the house, and all that was eaten was grown on his family's land. Days were measured by the rising and setting of the sun. Attending middle school meant walking 9 miles to/from school each day. A rich connection with a … [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...]
