An Interview with Molly Lambourn of Sophie Stokes

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with UK artist Molly Labourn about her line of quirky jewelry made with recycled plastic.  Speaking with her made my heart sing:  Molly isn’t only into recycled materials, but she’s also into vintage shopping, second hand finds and promoting women’s rights and businesses too.  This one of my passions and life missions: to promote brands and labels making a difference on the planet and Molly definitely does just that!

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An interview with yoga and breathwork teacher Annie Langlois

I first met Annie Langlois while attending one of her amazing retreats at the wonderful Spa Eastman in the Eastern Townships.
She was hosting a Kundalini retreat and I was looking for some rest and time out after completing another book. The retreat was terrifically soothing, and I discovered a woman 100 % aligned with her truth.  A passionate teacher, there’s nothing false or fake about Annie.  She lives and breathes ( no pun intended! ) her true passion for healing and helping others on their life path and journey.
She’s talented yoga and breathwork instructor whose mission is to share the healing modalities that she has discovered on her own healing journey.
In our conversation on the podcast, we discussed how we very often come here to teach what we ourselves need to heal and learn.

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Podcast interview: Sophie Marino of La Fibre et Moi

Alpaca Knits, locally made with flair and a touch of refined elegance.  A rich heritage of inherited skills and passion.  A devoted yogi and a resident of the Eastern Townships.  Sophie Marino is a woman worth knowing and visiting.
I’ve written about Sophie Marino, the founder of La Fibre et Moi before. More than anything, I respect and admire women who’ve had the courage to follow their intuition and their dreams. That’s exactly what Sophie has done, beginning with a modest production in her own home and now offering her creations in forty-three points of sale across Quebec and the rest of Canada.

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