As part of a wrap up for February’s Black History Month, I was invited by Adenike Orimoloye, a former colleague to participate in a conversation about racism in Canada, specifically, to be the Caucasian voice; initially I resisted because traditionally there have been …

As a blonde, blue-eyed professional coach who, has worked in the “health and wellness” industry, in government and other white-dominated industries, I have been able to navigate within the world with extreme privilege.

I had to keep going down this particular path because I’d ignored the call of “My Soul’s Purpose” for long enough. I acknowledge that this can also come across as extremely indulgent; “Oh poor you, you can’t do it if it’s not on purpose” insert eye-roll here.

The work never stops. As long as were here there’s always work to do. The inner work continues and when we’re done is when we leave the planet. This doesn’t mean it always has to be hard. But our beings are vast like the ocean and there will always be depths to explore.

We can surround ourselves with distractions, busy-ness, projects, projects, projects. One of the easiest ways I have to hide from what's going on beneath the surface is to immerse myself in work because I adore what I do.

My work in the world is to help with Emotional Empowerment. During a time when emotions are running so high - with absolute reason - I've experienced a sense of overwhelm; seeing so many people in need, in pain and in anguish. Being able to retreat is a privilege that not everyone has …