Raising Sparks with Maria Bello

Join Maria Bello and Leadership Coach Hope Pokocky for an honest chat on navigating modern parenthood. Inspired by Forbes' Sixth Annual State of Motherhood Report, Maria and Hope dive into relatable topics: Letting Go of Guilt: Embrace self-compassion and release the weight of parental guilt. Time and Energy Hacks: Hope gives simple tips to balance priorities and safeguard your vitality. Bound...

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of STEM education. Join host Maria Bello and special guest Patrick Mayard, President of the  ⁠LMS Foundation⁠ , as they chat about empowering kids from all backgrounds to shine in math and science. In honor of Black History Month, we're shining a light on how STEM  Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths  can open doors for young Afro-Canadians. Fro...

Discover the transformative power of embracing neurodiversity in a heartfelt episode of Raising Sparks with host Maria Bello. Join Maria as she engages in an enlightening conversation with special guests Lynn Greenberg, co-author of the award-winning book,  Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure , recipient of the prestigious 2023 Creative Child Awards Book of the Year. Lynn and her son...

Join host Maria Bello for an enlightening episode of Raising Sparks. We're here to explore a topic close to every parent's heart: nurturing and tapping into the genius within you and your children. Our special guest, Eleni Dracopoulos , a Visionary Leadership expert, shares five practical steps to uncover your unique genius. Eleni has a unique talent for uncovering the brilliance in indivi...

Join host Maria Bello for a special episode of  Raising Sparks , where we tackle a common concern among parents, caretakers, and educators: how to discuss conflict and war with children. We all want to shield our kids from the harsh realities of the world, but they must understand what's happening out there. The question is, how? In this episode, Maria welcomes  Lin Sok , who shares a powerful...

On today's episode, Maria Bello welcomes  ⁠Diana Eskander⁠ , an esteemed relationship expert, ICF accredited coach and TEDx speaker who will share her profound insights. Together, they embark on a captivating exploration of how the way we have related in childhood determines how we relate as adults. Every parent and caregiver faces common concerns and Maria and Diana will equip you with the es...

In today's episode, your host, Maria Bello, explores the practice of Breathwork with Esther Kalaba , somatic psychotherapist and medical herbalist renowned as the "breathwork lady".  Tune in to this episode of  Raising Sparks to d iscover how breathwork offers simple yet potent benefits to enhance mental well-being. Esther's expertise aids parents, educators, and caretakers in se...

In each episode, Maria Bello will get into the world of childhood, addressing common concerns that parents and caregivers face while diving into inspiring tools to support both; children and adults.  Join host Maria Bello as we delve into the world of Human Design. Accompanying us is special guest ⁠⁠⁠Desiree Ruiz⁠⁠⁠ , a Certified Coach, Human Design mentor, and Entrepreneur, who brings a wealth of...

Welcome to "Raising Sparks," the podcast that delves into the captivating world of childhood, where sparks of imagination and potential ignite. As the ancient proverb reminds us, it takes a village to raise a child. And in this village, we come together to illuminate the path for the new generations. I believe that within each child lies a universe of infinite possibilities, and it's...