Soul Sister Conversations

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Dhavita Filek who talks about overcoming her decade long struggle with anxiety and depression as well as Post Partum Depression. The tools she used to overcome her obstacles were meditation and mindfulness. Dhavita is very forthcoming about her struggles in this conversation with the Soul Sisters. She is open and talks about the negative harmful thoughts she had only a year ago. Over the past year her spiritual awakening has allowed her to tap into her creativity unleashing the poet inside her. Dhavita's debut book, "Purification" is available worldwide on Amazon, "Wise Woman" to be released in Spring 2020

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana Lloyd & Elaine Shannon speak with Dr. Gayle Friend, Intimacy Expert who helps people freely be themselves in and out of the bedroom. She talks to the Soul Sisters about sex and intimacy as it relates to mind, body, heart and spirit. Gayle recounts the problems in her own life that lead her to help others with their relationships. This episode will have you looking at your sex life in a new light. We talk about: ✅ what sex and intimacy have to do with spirituality. ✅ the ONE thing people are struggling with in their relationships. ✅ sex problems are just a symptom of something deeper going on.

In this episode, Soul Sisters Dana Lloyd and Elaine Shannon dish on what it means to live intentionally in 2020. The Soul Sisters talk leadership, intuition, having confidence, knowing your values, their words for the year and so much more. Are you looking for advice to kick off 2020, this is the episode for you.  In Soul Sister style, Dana and Elaine bring their energetic, upbeat style and attitudes to tackle the topic of living intentionally. Episode Guide 1:00 Dana & Elaine share what they learned this past year. 2:00 Soul Sisters share a woo-woo story about a picture that fell to the floor shortly before turning the mic on. 3:00 Elaine talks about how she believes meditation impacted her health. 4:20 Dana shares about how she moved to 20 minutes of meditation a day. 5:25 Growth happens gradually then suddenly. 6:16 Dana talks about a realization she had in terms how meditation impacts her in relation to her relationship with her Highest Self. 7:47 There is a certain amount of vulnerability

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Alaina Lockhart, first woman Member of Parliament representing the riding of Fundy Royal. She believes the real key to success is the ability to get up when you get knocked down. She spent the past four years as an MP testing out that theory. Not only has Alaina served in Parliament, but she has served her community as a business owner and municipal councillor. Alaina gives us insight about being a woman in politics, what she learned about herself during her time in Parliament, what more can be done to help promote women in the political arena and she tells us what the coolest thing is about being a girl.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Ruth Marshall. Ruth has been a Canadian actor for over 20 years appearing in such shows as Degrassi Junior High, the second generation, Doc and Flashpoint. She does voiceover work now and she has written a recent memoir called “Walk It Off - the true hilarious story of how I learned to stand, walk, pee, run and have sex again after a nightmarish diagnosis turned my awesome life upside down.  In this conversation, Ruth shares insight into her journey back to health after having a tumour removed from her spine. She is warm, funny and vulnerable and tells us what this life altering experience has taught her.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Aaron Law, the empowered farmer who feeds the minds, bodies and souls of Maritimers and people worldwide. We talk about his calling to share stories and insights and the use of social media to chronicle day to day happenings on his farm and his life. We talk how his love of travel and adventure gives him perspective, embracing changing passions and creativity. He shares his perspective on why we are disconnected from our food. This is episode is all about empowerment.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Anita Punamiya about Creative Aging. Creative Aging is a movement that recognizes the value of creative activities has on the lives and well beings of seniors. Anita talks about her research project which studies the connection between art and brain health as we age. She explains the three big factors seniors face: social isolation, loneliness and boredom. We cannot underestimate the negative impact these have on seniors lives. We talk benefits of being creative, slowing down dementia, and living with possibility as we age. This episode will inspire you to live well as you age and have a greater appreciation for the challenges facing seniors.

Trigger Warning: This episode references traumatic scenes and involves some language using murder, sexual assault and rape.)In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Laverne Stewart who was a former Investigative Reporter with CTV News. After experiencing many harrowing scenes as a reporter, she experienced cumulative trauma which forced her to seek her own healing. She became an author of both fiction and non-fiction books which explore the spiritual realm. In particular, one story that she covered in the mid-nineteen nineties, found her again. An experience with a psychic medium asked her to pass on a message to the mother of an 8 year old girl who was abducted and murdered. The mother was in need of healing and Laverne feels she was used as a vessel to write a book about the 8 year old girl so that others may heal that were involved in the case. As Laverne says, she did not intend to write the book, the book found her.  This conversation goes deep in conversation about spirituality, messa

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Michelle Hotten, a perennial entrepreneur, who speaks to us about being open to the Universe and how this has applied to her entrepreneurial journey.  We talk confidence, strength, life and leadership lessons.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, the Soul Sisters speak with Rivers Corbett, a serial entrepreneur who is a mission to reduced the failure rate of entrepreneurs. He shares with us the key ingredients for entrepreneurship success while being upfront about the real challenges including sharing insight into his own battle with depression. Rivers Corbett is a super fun, upbeat, enthusiastic guy who keeps it real. He is vulnerable, funny and plays with the Soul Sisters in this episode. This is a must listen for anyone in business or contemplating jumping into the entrepreneurship arena. Rivers calls entrepreneurship a game. You can win if you know how to play. Rivers intends to show entrepreneurs how to play the game.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, the Soul Sisters speak with Eliza Fayle whose purpose is to help others use the Law of Attraction to live a life of abundance. As Eliza says it is all about “Ordinary people manifesting ordinary things.” You haven’t heard about the Law of Attraction like this before. Simple, easy, pragmatic ways to get the life you want.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Lily Lynch, Co-founder of Sankara. She shares her story of creating a social enterprise to promote multiculturalism while building empathy for newcomers in our community. You will be inspired by her entrepreneurial spirit using food as a way to tell cultural stories. Lily is a twenty five year old entrepreneur on a mission to have newcomers feel welcome and get embedded in their communities. Sankara is a tool to promote cultural cuisine so that you can learn about new cultures.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Beth Hatt founder of Aquila Tours who shares the story of taking her company from Good to Great using the principles from the book with the same name. She shares her true calling and we talk vision, culture, mentorship, and leadership philosophies. You will be wowed by this humble leader who loves to watch people grow.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Amanda Hanson, a personal stylist. She shares how she wants to use her voice to help women feel empowered and to feel confident in expressing themselves without fear of judgement. This episode is loaded with themes of building confidence, body image, loving yourself, finding your style and expressing yourself through your clothes.  And she gives the Soul Sisters a few tips on how to dress the bodies we have.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Kathy Kaufield, who is a woman on a mission to inform women about the importance of knowing their breast density. As someone who is cancer free right now, she also shares her story of breast cancer and how that impacted her. You will be inspired by her perspective, philosophy, and hope for the future.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Kelly Lawson who shares her story of leaving her career path in Occupational Therapy to pursue her photography passion. Kelly recalls the entrepreneurial voice she had in high school, but didn’t realize the significance of it so she pursued her university studies. Her entrepreneurial voice would rise up again during her career until she could no longer ignore it. She bought a $600 camera and her new entrepreneurial venture was born eventually leading her to leave her career full time. She hasn’t looked back. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, what she has learned along the way and she gives the Soul Sisters some tips on how to take better pictures.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Janet Thompson-Price, an immigration lawyer who started her own law firm now known as Atlantic Fusion Law Group. She speaks of the turning point where she left a big, corporate Law firm to start her own firm fueled by living a life by design, better work-life balance, and helping newcomers feel a sense of belonging. This is a feel good episode of inclusion.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Elizabeth Rowe, a lifelong learner and restaurant owner of Urban Deli and Italian by Night located in St. John, New Brunswick. Elizabeth shares how she got on a path of personal development early on in her life and how that has impacted her in her current business. She shares her leadership lessons that she learned from corporate that help her in her current restaurant business. We talk about self-awareness, investing in yourself and surrounding yourself with people who have dreams.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana & Elaine recap the lessons learned from our guests in the Summer Soul Series. There was so much insight delivered in the summer months that the Soul Sister broke it down into bite sized pieces. The guests were a comedian, a Benedictine Nun, a Spirit Medium, a heart and lung transplant recipient, a mediation and yoga teacher, a gardener, a grieving mother and a Counsellor. All wise, soulful teachers. The theme of going inward is very present.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana & Elaine speak with Patricia Donihee, a Counsellor who teaches how to live a richer, fuller life despite layers of social conditioning. This episode is heavily themed with using energy and the philosophy that life happens for you, not to you. The conversation covers topics such as the problems people are dealing with today, anxiety, playing the victim and so much more. Patricia totes herself as an Information Broker for her clients. This is what she does for the Soul Sister Community introducing many practitioner’s ideas and book that she uses in her practice including the most recent The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter. This is a jam packed episode of learning and getting what you want in life.