This is a series of IGLive episodes where I, Michaela Birdyshaw (@myjoycoach), share with you some of my favorite people! You will meet a diverse group of my friends, family, leaders, colleagues, motivators, and all the things! We will dive into how they use their gifts, their gems, their passions to influence the world around them!

In this episode, you will meet Nick Palumbo of Willow Tree Massage Therapy - and one of the most important people in my life of wellness. As a massage therapist, he knows what it take to serve, but Nick finds and shares his light in so many ways to help you and I become more intentional. 

He is a gift to the world, and you will feel his sincerity.

His take-away: Set your intention - and sometimes reset your intention.

This is a series of IGLive episodes where I, Michaela Birdyshaw (@myjoycoach), share with you some of my favorite people! You will meet a diverse group of my friends, family, leaders, colleagues, motivators, and all the things! We will dive into how they use their gifts, their gems, their passions to influence the world around them!

This episode is no exception! Rielly Karsh is a strategic thinker, coalition builder, and master communicator whose life has taken turns worthy of a memoir. She knows and honestly discusses the challenges of being a woman in a man’s world, and as a co-founder of the Go Boldly Initiative, she is determined to lead women into taking charge of their own lives.

Her take-away: Self-awareness is key.

This is a series of IGLive episodes where I, Michaela Birdyshaw (@myjoycoach), share with you some of my favorite people! You will meet a diverse group of my friends, family, leaders, colleagues, motivators, and all the things! We will dive into how they use their gifts, their gems, their passions to influence the world around them!

Join us to indulge in the wide ranging conversation we will have with @TheOliveOilQueen herself, Mia Clarke! 

From a life of neuroscience in the classroom to olive oil and the world, we will discuss Mia and All The Things! She is a young, vibrant woman who is committed to sharing her journey to wellness  by stepping away from traditional medicine and methods. Mia Clarke shares her experience of finding her light despite the expectations of our culture. She is an inspiration and wicked smart. 

Her take-away: Challenge why you do what you do to your body.

This is a series of IGLive episodes where I, Michaela Birdyshaw (@myjoycoach), share with you some of my favorite people! You will meet a diverse group of my friends, family, leaders, colleagues, motivators, and all the things! We will dive into how they use their gifts, their gems, their passions to influence the world around them! 

Meet Donna Dowson: the Architect of Joy! She is a Creative at her core using her talents through mind, body, and soul (and a whole love of laughter) to help you experience joy (so you know I am all about that)! She is the owner of Journey with Donna who uses her incredible light to be an architect for joy for all of her clients. Through Landscape Design, Yoga, Art, and Travel, her only goal is to bring joy to the experience. I know this for certain as she remains one of the most precious friends in my life. I learn from her, I laugh with her, and I am certain you will, too!

Her take-away: Sometimes we all need an update.

This is a series of IGLive episodes where I, Michaela Birdyshaw (@myjoycoach), share with you some of my favorite people! You will meet a diverse group of my friends, family, leaders, colleagues, motivators, and all the things! We will dive into how they use their gifts, their gems, their passions to influence the world around them!

We kick off the series with Caroline Murray who is the owner of Virtually Possible (the answer to your overwhelm in business and life), a proud human with mental health struggles, and recently resigned educator who wants to continue sharing her gifts with the world. Caroline is downright fantastic!  (Disclaimer: She married my cousin in January making her family, but I fell in love with her at first sight. We decided early on we were sisters in past life.)

Her take-away: Invest in yourself. You are worth it!