Soul Sister Conversations

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana & Elaine speak with Heather Purcell about connecting with nature. Both Heather and her husband endured cycling accidents that greatly changed the way they looked at life. She tells us what she learned about healing and how she and her family changed the way they lived. You will be inspired by the many avenues to wellness. In this episode, we go outward to go inward.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Tiffany Agnew speaks to Dana Lloyd & Elaine Shannon about the loss of her son Braedon, how she dealt with that loss including the foundation she started in his name. You will be inspired to move outside your comfort zone and live more bravely.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations we speak with Kim Osepchook of Axil Gardens about the power of gardening. She inspires us to return to the earth by making gardening simple. She reminds us that growing even a small amount of food has a great impact on your physical and mental well being as well as reducing  your  carbon footprint…gardening is easier than you think. 

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Stephen Joyce of Amana Yoga about the life changing practices of meditation and yoga. We learn how to make meditation easy, the many benefits of meditation and the impact meditation has had on his life and on the lives of others. You will have a new appreciation for meditation and what it can do for you. Stephen shares openly how mediation helped his anxiety. Stephen has us laughing when he shares the differences between men and women when it comes to the meditation and yoga.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Mark Black, International Speaker talks about being a heart-lung transplant recipient. He shares with us his philosophy on life, what role faith plays and how he has outperformed the doctor’s expectations. You will be inspired by Mark’s outlook on life and his message is a universal one.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with spirit medium Cindy O’Donnell about her gift of mediumship. She teaches us how to tune into our intuition, how to communicate with loved ones who have passed on and how to release beliefs. She recalls the specific accident where she realized she could communicate with the other side. She reminds us that, we too, can connect with loved ones if we just surrender. Cindy reminds us not to fear spirit. She also tells us that we have 4 bodies. All 4 need to be in alignment otherwise disease gets in. She remind us that spirituality is not about trying; it is about being, embodying and surrendering. In this episode, there is a bonus segment where Cindy uses her gift of mediumship to give a Soul Sister clarity on her life.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana Lloyd and Elaine Shannon speak with Sister Joan Chittister about her most recent book The Time Is Now: A Call To Uncommon Courage. She makes a passionate appeal to be an everyday prophet. She reminds us that staying quiet creates a false sense of peace when we are witness to atrocities that are happening around us. She calls us out for people who say they are too busy or don’t know how to be prophet. She reminds us it is our responsibility to educate ourselves on the topics that matter to us and then do something about it. Sister Joan also shares her thoughts on empowering women specifically addressing why women push back against other women. This episode will inspire you to do more. You will be changed by Sister Joan’s words, insight and courage. Perhaps the best advice she gives, “Don’t ask who the prophets are. Be one.”

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with James Mullinger about his life in comedy. He shares openly his difficulties as a child and what made him want to be a Stand Up Comedian. He sheds insight on his mindset to be in this business as well as his fears. He’s doing something that many would consider nerve racking. He tells us what makes him nervous. He also shares who is favourite comedian, how he is responsible to his audience and what he would like to do to become truly Canadian.  You don't want to miss the laughs and insight as we take a look at a comedian from the inside out.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, the soul sisters talk all things Summer. We talk about the summer of intention, growing in spirit and we are excited to introduce you to our Summer Soul Series lineup. Of course, the soul sisters talk about signs of grace: hearts & roses, being intentional this summer and we have a book giveaway. Check out the Soul Sister Conversations Facebook page.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we chat with Nathalie Godbout, lawyer and co-founder of a boutique law firm called Godbout Fawcett in Saint John, NB. She talks to us about designing a life on purpose. She shares very openly the turning point in her life where she attended a retreat and came out a different person immediately changing everything about her life. She shares the one thing that really made a difference on the retreat that lead her down a new path. She also talks about forging a new path as a woman in law as well she shares a very poignant moment she and her family experienced in a hotel where they were subject to intimate partner violence.  This is a powerful episode for anyone wanting to change their life. Two themes run through this episode: 1) getting quiet 2) loving yourself. Get your pen ready for the nuggets in this episode.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we are talking about finding your voice. We discover your voice IS your life. What message do you want to share with the world?

In this Episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana Lloyd and Elaine Shannon speak with Jim Kokocki a business consultant and dedicated volunteer who lives in Saint John, NB. Jim has a great discussion with the Soul Sisters about what he has learned from his 30 year participation as a Toastmaster, what he has learned a leader of a global organization and how both his Toastmaster life and his volunteer work with L’Arche has brought meaning to his life.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana& Elaine talk about the practical and spiritual side of figuring life out. They discuss how every experience leads you somewhere. Nothing is ever wasted.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we talk with Don Darling, mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick. This isn’t an episode about politics. It is an episode about one person leading their life with vulnerability, authenticity and courage. As a guest, Don is very open and vulnerable sharing his struggles including the breaking point where his life shifted for the better. He didn’t have a midlife crisis; he had a midlife awakening.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana and Elaine talk about perfection and they explore our early programming to be perfect and ways to overcome perfection. Dana and Elaine share their experiences of wrestling with perfection and why they call themselves recovering “perfectionists.”

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we chat with Tech Impact, CEO Cathy Simpson who is also the founder of Up& Go. Cathy is creating a girls movement that builds amazing core skills for life.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we celebrate Elaine's birthday. This celebration lead us to discuss the power of aging. We talk about clarity, accepting ourselves, building your own life and we leave you with an important question to ponder: Who Am I? 

A conversation about leadership with President of Sunny Corner Enterprises, Eric Lloyd. Eric has been a been a senior leader for close to twenty years. Although very experienced in creating business results, his true leadership journey began only in the past eight years. Eric shares his insight about the importance of having a vision and connecting to  it daily; the need to develop your own leadership style and the importance of getting more help as you rise whether it is in the ranks of an organization or in your life by having an Executive Coach or someone who is a sounding board so you can keep growing as you lead your life or business. This episode will benefit you whether you are leading an organization or seeking to be a better leader in your life. You will learn that leadership development is personal development. You will be challenged to grow yourself and learn how to successfully break down big goals.

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, Dana Lloyd and Elaine Shannon talk about dialling in your life. They share personal stories of how they have come to realize life is short and they talk about how to encourage and love more.  

In this Episode, we speak to Lorraine Peters of NWH Modelling about building confidence and the power of being yourself. The conversation gets real with Lorraine's observations around the mother daughter relationship.