
SONYA BOERSMA | BREASTFEEDING IN 2021
Expectant or new parent? The pandemic was a pivot point and created a sense of urgency to fully lift up mothers with breastfeeding. Sonya Boersma is a Masters educated Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working with new families for over 25 years, she knows what a big difference breastfeeding makes not only to health but to a mothers’ sense of providing for her infant.
Expectant or new parent? The pandemic was a pivot point and created a sense of urgency to fully lift up mothers with breastfeeding. Sonya Boersma is a Masters educated Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working with new families for over 25 years, she knows what a big difference breastfeeding makes not only to health but to a mothers’ sense of providing for her infant.
https://www.lactationcare.ca/

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TRACEY WHITEYE | I AM THE DAUGHTER OF A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVOR … EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Tracey Whiteye is a second-generation residential school survivor. As a holistic practitioner, she learns, teaches and helps Indigenous people discover who they are emotionally mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tracey is also dedicated to helping each of us understand the culture, language, historical trauma and much more from the Indigenous perspective.
Tracey Whiteye is a second-generation residential school survivor. As a holistic practitioner, she learns, teaches and helps Indigenous people discover who they are emotionally mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tracey is also dedicated to helping each of us understand the culture, language, historical trauma and much more from the Indigenous perspective.
http://namerind.on.ca/
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JUDE SANDVILL | THE DIVORCED DADVOCATE … CREATE AN AMAZING LIFE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN
Jude Sandvall is a single parent of three daughters and is helping men navigate the waters of divorce so they are well and their children are also taken care of. He's an Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach and Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner who uses cutting-edge approaches.
Jude Sandvall is a single parent of three daughters and is helping men navigate the waters of divorce to create an amazing life for themselves and their children. He's an Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach and Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner who uses cutting-edge approaches.
http://www.thedivorceddadvocate.com/
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VIOLET DETRE | BE FREE FROM THE MENTAL PRISON YOU PUT YOURSELF IN
Violet Detre put herself in her own mental prison. She built walls around her to protect herself from her perceived pain. How has she taken back control to live a life of JOY after multiple suicide attempts?
Violet Detre is a co-author of "Ready, Set Go", speaker and Show Host. She put herself in her own mental prison and built walls to protect herself from her perceived pain. How has she taken back control to live a life of JOY after multiple suicide attempts?
https://www.violetdetre.com/
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JASMINE MULDER | BE THE LIGHT IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY
Jasmine Mulder was in a much different place a year ago struggling with depression and anxiety. She discovered the power of giving after seeing a post about blessing bags and now volunteers tirelessly every week to collect food, clothing, and hygiene projects for the homeless in Windsor/Essex. She and a group of volunteers hand these things personally to those in need every single weekend. What a difference one person can make!
Jasmine Mulder was in a much different place a year ago struggling with depression and anxiety. She discovered the power of giving after seeing a post about blessing bags and now volunteers tirelessly every week to collect food, clothing, and hygiene projects for the homeless in Windsor/Essex. She and a group of volunteers hand these things personally to those in need every single weekend. What a difference one person can make!
https://www.facebook.com/jasmine.muise
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GARY GRADLEY | LIVE YOUR LIFE FULLY AND ON PURPOSE
Gary Gradley was a trusted advisor for many national corporations throughout Ontario. Gary founded ‘Trusting through the Transition’ with a Mission is to help 100,000 people choose ‘Faith over fear’; live debt-free and pursue their purpose to make a difference in our world. Gary is the Author of; ‘The Kingdom Promise; How Leading Canadians Choose Faith to Conquer the Storms of Life’. Live Your Life Fully and 'On Purpose'!
Gary Gradley was a trusted advisor for many national corporations throughout Ontario. Gary founded ‘Trusting through the Transition’ with a Mission to help 100,000 people choose ‘Faith over fear’; live debt-free and pursue their purpose to make a difference in our world. Gary is the Author of; ‘The Kingdom Promise; How Leading Canadians Choose Faith to Conquer the Storms of Life’. Live Your Life Fully and 'On Purpose'!
linkedin.com/in/garygradley
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KRISTA GIANNAK | DON'T HIDE FROM YOUR OWN STORY!
Krista Giannak, is the owner of Wise Words That Matter. She's a writer, a PR professional, story consultant, speaker, music lover and skier ... who happens to be blind. Krista’s been telling clients' stories and sharing their expertise for years, even as she hid from her own. Need some inspiration? She runs professional workshops and speaks about her own journey: from "scared kid" to business owner, networker, and skier.
Krista Giannak, is the owner of Wise Words That Matter. She's a writer, a PR professional, story consultant, speaker, music lover and skier ... who happens to be blind. Krista’s been telling clients' stories and sharing their expertise for years, even as she hid from her own. Need some inspiration? She runs professional workshops and speaks about her own journey: from "scared kid" to business owner, networker, and skier.
https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsThatMatter
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JACKIE SIMMONS | MAKING SUICIDE, ESPECIALLY TEEN SUICIDE, A THING OF THE PAST
Jackie Simmons is a radio show host, TEDx Speaker, author, and your advocate for a Better Life. As one of the co-founders of the Suicide Prevention Society, her mission is to, "Make Suicide, Especially Teen Suicide, a Thing of the Past". Pure prevention is fun and we should be teaching people the skills they need so they never have to go near the edge.
Jackie Simmons is a radio show host, TEDx Speaker, author, and your advocate for a Better Life. As one of the co-founders of the Suicide Prevention Society, her mission is to, "Make Suicide, Especially Teen Suicide, a Thing of the Past". Pure prevention is fun and we should be teaching people the skills they need so they never have to go near the edge.
https://www.thesuicidepreventionshow.com/online-registration1591381189924
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NATAN VERKHOVSKY | YOU ARE LIMITLESS!
Natan Verkhovsky is a best-selling author, an Energy Coach, and creator of the Limitless Program. He is also the Founder, Managing Director, and Head Instructor at The Essential Academy. This all happened in the last year when he was forced to take a major pivot in his life.
Natan Verkhovsky is a best-selling author and an Energy Coach. He plays in the intersection between time and energy. Natan is the creator of the Limitless Program. He is also the Founder, Managing Director, and Head Instructor at The Essential Academy. This all happened in the last year when he was forced to take a major pivot in his life.
https://www.essentialacademy.org
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DENISE MICHELLE WALING | BOSSING UP AS AN ASIAN WOMAN!
Denise Michelle Waling knows about trauma from her years of failing to understand her borderline personality disorder or address her suicidal intentions. She is one of eighteen women who share their full stories in the inspiring new book "Asian Women Who Boss Up". How did Denise finally recognize her mental illness, go through treatment to where everything came together in a transformational way?
Denise Michelle Waling knows about trauma from her years of failing to understand her borderline personality disorder or address her suicidal intentions. She is one of eighteen women who share their full stories in the inspiring new book "Asian Women Who Boss Up". How did Denise finally recognize her mental illness and go through treatment to where everything came together in a transformational way?
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MARGARET BOERSMA | EMPOWER YOURSELF TO INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN
Margaret Boersma is an educational consultant and teacher trainer. She uses brain-compatible strategies to engage children and youth. Margaret has developed Deep Learning at Home for parents/guardians and has developed a self-assessment tool to gauge our levels of stress. Learn how to use words for emotions, become aware of and manage feelings, and even learn to calm someone else down.
Margaret Boersma is an educational consultant and teacher trainer. She uses brain-compatible strategies to engage children and youth. Margaret has developed Deep Learning at Home for parents/guardians and has developed a self-assessment tool to gauge our levels of stress. Learn how to use words for emotions, become aware of and manage feelings, and even learn to calm someone else down.
https://creativeeducationinaction.com/from-surviving-to-thriving-4parents
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AVA DROSKI | AUTHOR AND ENTREPRENEUR … TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING!
Ava Droski is an educator, music maker, and storyteller. As an entrepreneur, she's the owner of Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company in Windsor, Ontario. Ava has been writing a book for 𝑻𝑬𝑵 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺! Find out what her barriers were and how she overcame them. She’s launching her debut novel, Photos of a Wren” on Feb 28th. You won’t put it down!
Ava Droski is an educator, music maker, and storyteller. As an entrepreneur, she's the owner of Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company in Windsor, Ontario. Ava has been writing a book for 𝑻𝑬𝑵 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺! Find out what her barriers were and how she overcame them. She’s launching her debut novel, 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙒𝙧𝙚𝙣 on Feb 28th. You won’t put it down!
https://www.instagram.com/ava.droski.author/
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LISSA VAN RIJN | WHY NOT A CAREER IN SKILLED TRADES?
Do you know someone moving into 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟐 next fall ... or heading off to the 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Perhaps a friend or family member 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬? There are 140 skilled trades and opportunities like never before.
Lissa Van Rijn is the Control and Acting General Manager of a resistance welding products company in southern Ontario. She is one of a small number of women working in manufacturing, with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry.
Do you know someone moving into 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟐 next fall ... or heading off to the 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Perhaps a friend or family member 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬? There are 140 skilled trades and opportunities like never before.
Lissa Van Rijn is the Control and Acting General Manager of a resistance welding products company in southern Ontario. She is one of a small number of women in manufacturing, with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry.
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CANDICE ALLEN | EMBRACE YOUR SHADOW SIDE!
Candice Allen's journey has been filled with both trauma and triumph. The challenges and adversity she has had to overcome have taught her how to adapt and cultivate resilience. Candice has teamed up with Breakthrough Coach, Chivonne Monaghan and together they are dynamic agents of change who are driven to Inspire, Educate and Motivate remarkable individuals on a global level. Their business, Chaos to Calm, provides Candid Conversation podcasts and motivational workshops that are rooted in a desire to connect and align others to their higher purpose, thereby creating a potential ripple effect on humanity.
Candice Allen's journey has been filled with both trauma and triumph. The challenges and adversity she has had to overcome have taught her how to adapt and cultivate resilience. Candice has teamed up with Breakthrough Coach, Chivonne Monaghan and together they are dynamic agents of change who are driven to Inspire, Educate and Motivate remarkable individuals on a global level. Their business, Chaos to Calm, provides Candid Conversation podcasts and motivational workshops that are rooted in a desire to connect and align others to their higher purpose, thereby creating a potential ripple effect on humanity.
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SERITA VALMOND | CHRONIC PAIN WARRIOR
Serita Valmond supports people who are at the end of their rope in the fight against chronic pain, and she helps them take back their lives with holistic nutrition, gentle movement, and mindset coaching. She practices what she preaches after suffering from chronic pain herself for years. Serita is a Health and Life Coach helping other chronic pain warriors and is now medication free. Find out how!
Serita Valmond supports people who are at the end of their rope in the fight against chronic pain, and she helps them take back their lives with holistic nutrition, gentle movement, and mindset coaching. She practices what she preaches after suffering from chronic pain herself for years after being severely injured by a drunk driver rear-ending her vehicle at 60 miles per hour. Serita is a Health and Life Coach helping other chronic pain warriors and is now medication free. Find out how!
https://www.instagram.com/goalchasers2020/
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PATTI SHALES LEFKOS | NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME
Following a rewarding career as a teacher, consultant, and administrator in Vancouver, Patti studied journalism at Langara University then set out to pursue adventure travel and freelance writing. Whether canoeing the Yukon River, backcountry skiing in BC’s Monashee Mountains, hiking in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, or trekking in Tibet and Nepal. NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME, her Himalayan adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist was published in January 2020.
Following a rewarding career as a teacher, consultant, and administrator in Vancouver, Patti studied journalism at Langara University then set out to pursue adventure travel and freelance writing. Whether canoeing the Yukon River, backcountry skiing in BC’s Monashee Mountains, hiking in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, or trekking in Tibet and Nepal, nothing stops Patti.
NEPAL ONE DAY AT A TIME, her Himalayan adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist was published after she trekked at the age of 67.
www.pattishaleslefkos.com
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