Contributors
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Fall Contributors
For this issue, INSPIRE ME Magazine asked contributors their favourite ways to get moving. Read on to see what they have to say.
Lori Carter is a gardener, nature lover, baker, pursuer of living sustainably and supporter of local products and businesses. Natural areas around her and elsewhere are also incredibly important to Lori, including how people and communities interact with nature, growing plants and food. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, she transplanted to the west coast 14 years ago to explore all that the west has to offer, including the incredibly long growing season of Vancouver Island. Her heart is in Nova Scotia and her hands are in the soil of Victoria, British Columbia.
Read Garden Movement by Lori
My favourite way to get moving is to visit my garden, get the watering going, see if there’s anything to harvest or spaces to plant. I also like to walk the hills in my neighbourhood while listening to a good audiobook!
Kerry Copeland is the executive director of the Healthy Tomorrow Foundation. She is energized by the potential in helping others experience the benefits movement can provide and is dedicated to helping create a cultural shift in Nova Scotia to one where movement becomes part of our daily lives.
I’m a lifelong runner and am happiest running the trails with my two and four-legged friends.
Read Make Your Move by Kerry
Lindsay Glass is a mom to two and wife of one and lover of all things food. When this born and raised Nova Scotian is not getting creative in the kitchen or dreaming of home décor she is a driven professional with extensive experience in the food regulatory and safety space, both in the public and private sectors. She is a passionate relationship builder and loves learning people's stories. She is especially inspired by her strong female relationships, which without them she would be lost. Lindsay and her husband recently built a new home in Middle Sackville and are loving the country life!
My favourite way to get moving is through group exercise classes - I miss the good 'ol step aerobic classes! I also love movement that is hidden in an activity —from therapy walk sessions with a friend, paddle boarding and swimming on a hot summer day with my family to biking from vineyard to vineyard or a fun barre class on a Saturday night!
Read Moving with Intention by Lindsay
Brittany Hachey is a Holistic Relations Coach and Yoga Teacher who leads from Lived and Learned experience, weaving Science with Spirit, while intentionally creating balance between the Masculine and Feminine Energies. She strives to change the narrative about Self Love and Communication within relationships. Embodiment and Feelings are at the heart of her work as she helps you to Unwind, Embody and Amplify the Essence of who you are and how you show up in the world.
Yoga and Hiking! I love the ritual and grounding peace of stepping on my mat. And the conversation and connections I build while hiking with my partner is something that is so expansive and imprints by to me. And if I’m just feeling off mid day, a good old full body shake and some loud exhales do the trick!
Read Feelings of Enough by Brittany
Krista Ivanov is a writer and real estate agent who makes her home on beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia, complete with pumpkins, mums and a wreath.
I am a walker, but not a fast walker. Our 14-year-old dog likes to amble along and that suits me just fine. We live within walking distance of two beaches, so I make it my goal to walk to them each day. I think moving while outdoors is always more beneficial than indoors, so I walk to the beach year round.
Read Autumn at your Doorstep by Krista
Sam Madore is an entrepreneur, speaker and mental health advocate who wears many hats. She is the host of the Let Me Overthink About It Podcast, where she and her guests explore topics that occupy their anxious minds. Sam is also a published author with three children’s books that address mental health topics such as bullying, anxiety and grief. A connector of people, Sam prides herself on being real. She inspires and challenges others to rise to the occasion and works hard to make her community a more cohesive place.
My favourite way to get moving is taking my dog for a walk (bonus points if it's on a beach!).
Read A Simple Challenge For an Anxious Mind by Sam
Jenn Neilson is a personal finance and travel blogger at Will Save For Travel, which focuses on planning travel, and budgeting for the life you want with some home renovations thrown in! She is also the co-host of the Travel Mug Podcast, where they chat about travel tips, guides and even some travel fails for destinations in Nova Scotia and around the world! Recently Jenn achieved her dream of working location-independent by becoming a virtual assistant. She moved back to her hometown and along with her husband they bought a 1850s home to fix up. While travel is her all time favourite thing, she also loves the beach, baking, and spending way too much time on Pinterest looking at home decor. Lately you can find her reading on her covered porch, or exploring Nova Scotia to get her travel fix!
Follow Jenn on Instagram @willsavefortravel, and listen to the Travel Mug Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
My favourite way to move my body is walking. I love to put in my headphones and go for a walk around the river where I live, or go for a hike in the woods. Walking is also my favourite way to explore when I travel, you really get to know a place by wandering through it.
Read How to Save for Travel by Jenn
Marc Pinet has made Halifax home since 1996. He is a Wealth Management Advisor with Assante Capital Management Ltd. and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Responsible Investment Specialist certifications. Pinet is the former Vice-President of the Halifax Francophone Chamber of Commerce and is currently a provincial councillor for the provincial Acadian School board, the CSAP. Family life is busy with his wife, Sunita, and two daughters, Ari (9) and Maya (6).
My favourite way to get moving is waking up before sunrise, making a coffee, and heading out to the beach for a surf session.
Read Putting your money where your values are by Marc
Rebekah Streeter is the founder of Voda Curated Experiences. As a mom and creative professional, Rebekah has learned first-hand the importance of self-care. Her goal is to show people that even the smallest acts of self-care can make a difference in your life and to take the guesswork out of how to care for yourself. Rebekah strives to provide a way for people to pamper themselves that they can do anywhere and anytime.
Either mindful stretching while I meditate or walking to calm the sympathetic nervous system.
Read Healing Waters by Rebekah
Dani Squires (@CravingHalifax) is an award-winning blogger, based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, who focuses on food, experiences and reviews. She stresses the importance of supporting local through her blog and through her extensive volunteer work.
Read How to Support Local Year-round by Dani
Anik Waldeck is an art historian with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and over 20 years experience in the field. With her expertise and passion for the subject, she presents art and its history in a way that is easily accessible, approachable…and fun! Anik will soon be launching Academy of Art History, with masterclasses and courses to guide you through the fascinating world of art, expand your knowledge and inspire the budding connoisseur that exists in us all.
My favourite way to get moving is to grab my running shoes, tune into a good podcast and hit the pavement. Nothing better than fresh air and some quality “me” time!
Read Beauty in Motion by Anik
