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Genesis Ceja was born in Los Angeles, CA, transplanted to Ensenada, Baja California Mexico at the age of 12 and then moved to San Diego in 2008.  Graduating with a degree in Culinary Arts in 2010, Genesis has been working in the hospitality industry ever since -from dishwasher to server, to bartender, barista, prep cook, line cook, caterer, baker, and bakery manager.  Genesis moved to Wilmington,...

Olivia Gillaspie is a Wilmington-based singer-songwriter who has a heart for sharing her acoustic tunes in ways that are intentional, meaningful, and encouraging to others. She has been performing out and about since December of 2021 and is the most joyous when serenading others with folk-inspired music that celebrates living and the experiences of being a human. Olivia has two singles out on Spot...

Kristy Pace is an Earth lover, land tender, gardener, & wildcrafter; wife & mother to 3 children (Ellie, Charlie, & Leo ages 10, 7 & 5); a Certified Yoga Teacher (through the Wilmington Yoga Center in 2020); a 2nd year Apprentice & Mentor at The School of the Sacred Wild, a school for herbalism, earth care & holistic wellness; and is Owner/Creator of “Sacred Wild Roots”, a...

The Blonde Priestess is the highest version of my self where I have dedicated my being and innate tools to be an open channel of light and love to flow forward! It is a space that I have created for others to learn, feel connected and inspired to be the highest version of themselves- finding their inner priest or priestess too! I am here to help serve through my lifelong study of the mama Earths m...

Lauren Burke, of PowerHouseHappy and The High Vibe Collective, believes we are all born with Magic and a Mission.  Through gratitude and choice, we are able to connect to our magic (over and over again), get clear on our mission, and move faithfully, courageously, and joyfully into action.   Lauren's mission is to hold space and collaborate in creating experiences that allow people to practic...

Kristy Gungler is a seeker, teacher and connector. She is a mama, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She holds certifications in Ayurvedic Health Counseling, Forest Therapy, yoga + clinical aromatherapy. She has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and an associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Kristy is a nature-worshiper whose deep desire and calling is to re-connect humans to n...

The music of Høly River carries the message of humanity’s need for reconnection with the earth. Mystically political and wholeheartedly grassroots this DIY band finds themselves playing on large festival stages as well as backyard fire pits of intentional communities around the world. Høly River was founded by multi-instrumentalists Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price. Fusing together the pulse of dr...

Roy "Futureman" Wooten is an inventor, musician, and composer. He is a six-time Grammy Award-winning performer with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. For the Flecktones, Futureman plays the Drumitar, a guitar synthesizer he has invented to play drum and percussion sounds, and occasionally performs vocals as well. His solo albums are experimental and incorporate diverse musical genres and co...

Eva Peterson is a certified Ayurvedic Counselor, Life Coach, and Confidence Coach. She supports eco and socially conscious souls in designing a life aligned with their values. By living in harmony with nature we can heal ourselves, our communities, and our planet. As a lifelong environmentalist and activist, Eva knows the unique challenges that changemakers face. She combines ancient Ayurvedic wis...

Mercedes is a full-time international Healing Arts teacher. Her passion is to help others learn and empower themselves through Yoga, Reiki, AcroYoga, Thai Yoga, Meditation, and Educational Wellness Workshops. Mercedes's own journey with yoga inspired her to deepen her practice and then share her passion for this practice with others on their journey. As a teacher, she encourages students to t...

Daisy Faith is an artist based out of Wilmington, NC, who isn't interested in painting things "perfectly" or photo-realistically. Her focus is on color, bold brushwork, mark making and creating energy in her compositions.  Daisy approaches each painting with a sense of improvisation by making painterly strokes and listening to where the painting wants to go next. She believes that h...

Catherine "Cat" Morrisey Wilson is the founder of Conjure - a space for spiritual exploration, healing, and acceptance. Cat offers tarot & astrology readings that focus on soul growth and potential. She created the Conjure Apothecary line for alcohol-free herbal support. All services are offered in-person and remotely, and appointments are required. In-person appointments take place...

Ahna Hendrix believes that when we invest in ourselves, the world benefits.  She is a Divine Luminary whose work as an Intuitive Channel, Teacher, Spiritual Guide, and Podcaster dedicates herself to reintroducing the world to its spirituality through the Akashic Records, Spiritual Guidance coaching, and workshops and courses designed to empower individuals to take the reins and transform their liv...

Raegan Benson is a birth and postpartum doula as well as an herbalist currently located in North Carolina. She is founder of the Adapted Healing Apothecary where she creates herbally infused goods with the intention to alchemize self care rituals, to nourish the nervous system, and to nurture the body. Connect with Raegan www.facebook.com/adaptedhealing www.instagram.com/adaptedhealing https://www...

Erica Morgan is an ocean loving captain, yoga teacher, and NVC educator.  Connect with Erica https://www.instagram.com/wild.open.heart/ Journal Prompt We started off this episode talking about the words EARTH and HEART. Brainstorm/free-write about both of these words and see what comes up for you.  Support the show Thanks for listening and for your friendship. Interested in taking a yoga teacher t...

Jill Hari began practicing yoga twenty years ago, and delights in exploring how the connection of the postures and the breath transforms us. She enjoys studying all methods of yoga, and being creative in her approach depending on the needs of her students. Jill taught yoga in Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA before moving to Wilmington, NC. She is passionate about Ayurveda and enjoys sharing her...

Maite , pronounced “ May Tai “is  from sunny Barcelona and is currently living in the USA. She is a working mama of two full of spirit kids alongside her supper supportive husband Brian and biz partner. Maite is a holistic nutritionist + foodie turned entrepreneur. Her mission with Yummix is to deliver the highest quality organic and most delicious ingredients to feed your loved ones while respect...

Ryanna Battiste is a city-girl turned nature-lover living on family land in rural South Carolina who is healing generations of chronic-illness with a lifestyle centered around nature, family, and clean eating. She used to be exclusively focused on nutrition as a vehicle for healing and still believes the food you choose to eat (and especially what you choose not to eat!) is a powerful part of the...

Joanne Durham is a retired educator who has loved poetry since she devoured the pages of The Golden Treasury of Poetry as a child. Her chapbook, On Shifting Shoals , about life in the small North Carolina beach town where she lives, is forthcoming from Kelsay Books. To Drink From A Wider Bowl , winner of the 2021 Sinclair Poetry Prize, is her latest book of poetry.  Joanne was a finalist for the N...

Travis Shallow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist. Check out his bio here : https://www.travisshallow.com/bio On this episode we talk about his musical path - including his start with playing the guitar, his songwriting methods, creating a live stream during the pandemic and so much more.  I really enjoyed talking with Travis and love that he offered to perform a song...

Noelle Whittington is an author, yoga mentor, life coach, and musician. She is currently based in her childhood hometown of Wilmington, NC where she teaches weekly yoga classes, is a member of several bands, and pursues solo music projects. She is the creator and founder of Soul Alchemy Course, an online group coaching course and community designed to help people find their purpose and live a life...

The Voice + the Pen is a songwriter concert series.. It is currently being hosted on the second floor of the Reel Cafe in downtown Wilmington, NC on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm. It is also streamed on IG for those who aren’t local to the area and want to check it out. Hosted by Emily Burdette and Jarrett Raymond, this weekly happening is free to attend and consistently offers a talented array of...

Carly Gee, founder and owner of The Dandelion Fox, is from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. She graduated from UNC Asheville in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree concentration in ceramics, and K-6 teacher licensure. Aside from creating pressed flower art, and pottery, she also love gardening, hiking, her two cats (Lily & Mars) and dancing to music. Carly began The Dandelion Fox over 5 yea...

Noelle Whittington, E-RYT500 + YACEP is the creator of the Soul Alchemy Course. This 4-week online group coaching course infuses the wisdom and practices of yoga, ayurveda, dance, and spirituality. Noelle helps participants discover and clarify their soul's true expression, so that they can confidently share their vision with the world, and live the life of their dreams.  This course is for Y...

Calen Otto is the creator of the "Unruly Travel" blog. Created after a solo budget bike/make-it-up-as-ya-go trip across the US, Calen felt inspired to create an online space to share experiences while meeting incredible strangers that would quickly turn into friends all over the world.  Calen has put together a collection of posts, videos, articles, podcasts, and photos to share what bra...