My Sensational Surrender

My sensational surrender came out of left field – which is to be expected, because who plans life’s hiccups anyway? What surfaced was just what I needed. I just didn’t know it, yet. It started with a tickly throat – then came the fatigue and the aches and pains. I dashed to the stash of […]

Thank you, Kate Spade and a Stranger.

Thank you, Kate Spade and a stranger. Last week, the kindness of a stranger and a Kate Spade purse saved my day. Yes, you read that right. Wait until you read about what happened to me at the Newark airport. From where I am standing these days, I have decided that kind, generous and thoughtful […]

I Tried and Loved Yoga Nidra

The other day, my writers block came storming into my word, but then I tried and loved Yoga Nidra! What until you read what happened!

Kitchen Table Wisdom with Jordan

Welcome to my kitchen table wisdom with Jordan Wagman. (@chefjordanwagman) Where the food is fresh and the advice is hot. Prepared with the utmost authenticity, for you all to enjoy. Myself included. A handful of years ago, I had a dish or two that Jordan prepared, and to say that I enjoyed every last bite […]

Melissa is Magic

Melissa is Magic. Hokus-pokus and pulling rabbits out of hats type of magic? Not a chance. I’m talking about the magic that comes from being intuitive, patient, and inquisitive. Finding our true gifts. Seeing who we truly are. Introducing Melissa Leithwood (@melissaleithwood) who was introduced to me by Lisa Borden from Borden Communications (@bordencommunications) who […]

Sing Along with Nancy!

If you’re looking for meaningful songs to sing with little ones, you’ll love to sing along with Nancy Kopman! (@musicwithnancy) Get ready to meet a creative soul who writes music “with a purpose”: Love, validation, and guidance for each and every listener…including grown-ups! I first met Nancy through our mutual friend Shauna Lindzon, and then again […]

Why Dr. Nastasia Never Stops Learning

Why Dr. Nastasia never stops learning is the reason why she is who she is. A naturopath who has the warmest deposition. Open to learning. Experiencing. Listening. Most importantly, studying every experience that comes across her path while asking herself how she can learn from it. I first met Dr. Nastasia Irons (@drnastasia) before the […]

Grateful and grounded Richard

Introducing grateful and grounded Richard Carmichael who named his food company just as he is. Grounded. Grounded Pantry (@groundedpantry) offers a variety of whole grain goodness for anyone who enjoys delicious, locally grown, organic food, such as soups, bread, pasta, and other seasonal items. And rightfully so, Richard’s work ethic is all about adaptability, resilience, […]

An Authentic Artist

I am most excited to introduce you to my sister Carrie (@carrieneissart) who I believe is an authentic artist. Call me biased, if you must, but there are a handful of reasons why I call my sister an authentic artist. Of course, her work is breathtaking. Take a look at question 3 and see for […]

The Most Colourful Advice

It’s finally time to unpack the most colourful advice in Get Up. I have been waiting a long time to unpack this baby, and wouldn’t you know, this advice is from no other, than my husband, Dr. Gordon Arbess. “Colourful”, because it’s direct. To the point. Provocative. It hits home. However, the reason why I […]