Home
Tonight, I find myself thinking about the word, home. About what it means. About where it can be and who needs to be there. I’ve thought about writing this blog so many times, I actually started writing this in February, but late on a Saturday night the perfect storm of inspiration hit. Quite a fewContinue reading “Home”
Five Reasons Why You Need a Digital Storytelling Facilitator
When was the last time you told someone a story, or heard a story that impacted you in a profound way? We have all had amazing experiences that have changed our lives. Sometimes telling stories about those experiences has a huge impact on others, and sometimes those stories cause a ripple effect of change inContinue reading “Five Reasons Why You Need a Digital Storytelling Facilitator”
Leading Through Stories: The Impact of Gratitude
In its simplest form, gratitude is the expression of appreciation for something or someone, and it is given freely with nothing expected in return. But did you know that giving thanks can actually make you happier and healthier? Living in a state of gratitude can be life-changing, not only for you, but for the peopleContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: The Impact of Gratitude”
Give Life
It’s been a few weeks since I finished the Quietly Loud Workshop with Kristine Nyborg and Felicia Chang and I’ve given myself some space and time to process what I was working on. Not all of it is ready to share but my assignment involving researching a topic of interest is ready to go. Honestly,Continue reading “Give Life”
Leading Through Stories: Blind Spots
When we think of blind spots from the perspective of leading from where we stand, we often associate these as negative traits. For example, we are missing some important piece of knowledge, we are unable to see the situation from another perspective, or we have unconscious attitudes and behaviours that we display when we areContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: Blind Spots”
Leading Through Stories: Live Well Lead Well
In moments when we find it difficult to lead from where we stand, it is important to reflect on what we are feeling and thinking. Recognizing where you are mentally, emotionally, and physically is the first step to raising your vibe. Do you take the time to ask yourself what you are doing to liveContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: Live Well Lead Well”
All In for Mental Health
January is the time of year in our household where we talk a lot about mental health. This coin has already helped us start conversations with our boys about goals and gratitude, strengths and sacrifice. The language may be simple. The ideas are not. I am currently participating in Quietly Loud, a 3 month photographyContinue reading “All In for Mental Health”
RAW Podcast with Sarah Freeman
Best podcast intro EVER… “Kristy is this incredible woman. She just has this way about herself, this no bullshit way. She’s direct, but it’s beautiful and I love her for that. I hope you get the chance to sit down and talk with Kristy. She has a beautiful heart and she has lots to shareContinue reading “RAW Podcast with Sarah Freeman”
Leading Through Stories: The Gift of Grief
It is human nature to try to help our friends, neighbours, family, and friends though their grief. This compulsion to offer advice, or say something we think will ease the pain, often serves to diminish the feelings people are experiencing, and can sometimes even cause harm, despite our best intentions. It is important to knowContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: The Gift of Grief”
Becoming a Local
“Then came the winter. And, again, I was excited; ice skating, snowboarding, cross country skiing. But how can I teach my son something I don’t know how to do? I don’t have the time to learn. What will people think of me not knowing? I decided not to try. I am an immigrant and IContinue reading “Becoming a Local”
Leading Through Stories: Tell Your Story
We have all experienced meaningful moments in our lives that have transformed us. Although each of these stories is unique to us, the impact and lessons we learn are often universal. That is why story creates connection and builds relationships. Sharing these stories gives us the opportunity to not only support ourselves through these experiences,Continue reading “Leading Through Stories: Tell Your Story”
A Session with Felicia Chang
Felicia Chang is a Vancouver based documentary photographer and someone I have looked up to for years. This summer, Felicia spent time capturing my boys and I on a trip to Vancouver Island to visit my mom. I first saw Felicia speak at the Real Life Conference in 2019. And I’ve just signed up for her QuietlyContinue reading “A Session with Felicia Chang”
Leading Through Stories: Impactful Leadership
What does impactful leadership mean to you? What words come to mind? Perhaps the names of people who have impacted you through a traditional leadership role; a manager, CEO, or team leader. Perhaps values and characteristics show up for you; passion, authenticity, great communicator, and visionary might top the list. When you create a pictureContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: Impactful Leadership”
Lake Life: Family Documentary Photography
Throwback post to August of 2019 the last time we were at our family cabin. Missing this place. This last week at Priest Lake I spent part of the day photographing our family, Ashley, Will, Cole and Mason rather than my own kids. That’s hard when your own kids are still around and demanding yourContinue reading “Lake Life: Family Documentary Photography”
Guest Blog: Rett Syndrome Awareness
In honour of Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, my good friend and fellow medical mom, Melanie Birch has written a guest blog. Last spring, our family spent four weeks helping teach our daughter, Ella, how to ski. Her instructors were from an incredible organization called Rocky Mountain Adaptive. To be clear, they did the teaching. OurContinue reading “Guest Blog: Rett Syndrome Awareness”
Click with Kids: Orange Shirt Day
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day my boys and I headed downtown for a ceremony organized by the Town of Canmore and our Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney) neighbours. In case this is new to you, here’s a little information from the Town of Canmore’s website “September 30 is National DayContinue reading “Click with Kids: Orange Shirt Day”
Leader of Our Pack
Today is Harrison’s birthday. He doesn’t love telling people. But I do! To me birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate those people who have made a difference in our lives. And let me tell you… this guy has made a difference. He teaches our boys to try new things and to stick with it. HeContinue reading “Leader of Our Pack”
Sharing Our Hearts
Photography and storytelling has been a major part of my own personal mental health and healing journey since becoming a medical mom. By documenting my life through my words and my images, I share what is happening in my world for others to see — our family members and other families. My hope is other familiesContinue reading “Sharing Our Hearts”
What is Digital Storytelling?
Digital storytelling has changed everything I am doing. Recently, I got to sit down virtually with Mike Lang of Common Language DST and pick his brain about all things digital storytelling. Mike is a digital storytelling facilitator, a health researcher and a filmmaker, among many other things. In April of 2021 I took his LevelContinue reading “What is Digital Storytelling?”
In Memory of Madison
Tonight, I learned an amazing family has had to say goodbye to their heart warrior. I am re-posting this blog in Madison’s memory with the hopes that those who love her will smile and reminisce about the wonderful memories they have of her. Voluntography – May 2016 Last week I met up with a RonaldContinue reading “In Memory of Madison”
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