Everyday Connection

With more than two decades of showing and breeding top-winning dogs and working in the pet industry, plus a

lifetime of loving dogs, Kathy Dannel Vitcak has developed a sharp eye for what products really work on dogs–and

how to share those products with those who need them.

Kathy is author of The French Bulldog, for An Owner’s Guide to a Happy, Healthy Dog (Wiley books). She also selfpublished The French Bulldog International Annual and was the orginal founder of JustFrenchies magazine. She has written many articles for various dog magazines and her work has been nominated for DWAA (Dog Writer’s Association of America) honors. She has also been interviewed by many of the top dog publications in the country as an expert in her breed.

You may be thinking NOSE BUTTER®? Really? Yes, really! For over 20 years Kathy bred top-winning, top-ranked French Bulldogs and they had to look dog show ready. But some of her Frenchies had gnarly, crusty noses. Kathy assumed it was a French Bulldog “thing” and nothing could be done…little did she know! So she used Vaseline or Vitamin E oil on their noses, which they hated and the idea of them licking and swallowing petrochemical by-products horrified her.

One day way back in 2003, as Kathy slathered shea butter on her “Minnesota winter” legs her Frenchies rushed over to lick the shea butter. She dabbed some of the shea butter onto their noses and within two days they all had soft noses with no ugly crusts!

Kathy can usually be found attached to her iMac, laptop or iPhone (possibly all at the same time), with Gio the English Toy Spaniel sitting behind her in her leopard office chair and Dude the Frenchie at her feet.

http://theblissfuldog.com/

My name is Jeannine.I am the soap lady who owns Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps. I am a mom in a variety of meanings and wordings to 5 amazing children with all different personalities and glorious talents. I am wife to a most wonderful man.

I have been making soap for over 16 years now. It is my passion. I am always trying new recipes, or new techniques, not to mention new ingredients. I still get supremely excited cutting open every batch!

Like most folks with my descent, I have a supremely pale skin which is quite sensitive and it does not like commercial soap products and lotions. I used to have to buy handmade soap but I got tired of paying $8, or even upwards of $10 for a bar. Soap making is definitely not the cheapest hobby to develop so I started selling soap to support my new obsession. I needed to make just one more batch…. that was 16 years ago. I will never charge more than I have to. I make a superior product without the superior price tag.

I refer to Wylde Rose most of time as we. Even though I am the person making all of these wonderful products, my family is standing beside me the whole way and I could not do it without their love, support and patience. My family is most precious to me and I would not use anything less than the highest quality on them. Therefore all of my products have been specially designed by me with the best ingredients used.

Over the last 16 years Wylde Rose has evolved. Many things have changed. Some products are gone, some have been brought back and of course new ones have been introduced. But the fact remains that I still make it all myself by hand. It is still all made in small batches. Most importantly I still love to have fun making great soap! That guarantees that you are going to get a great bar that is goodness for your skin.

http://www.wylderose.ca/

Still looking for certainty?  Need certainty before acting? 

What IS up with that, anyway?

Simon in his own words...

Lets say I’m a curious alchemist exploring life, a social entrepreneur dedicated to the evolution of humanity. Excited to consciously evolve and share my experiences transparently. The goal if there is one is to continue, the journey is the destination.

Over the years I've become a masseur, personal trainer, accomplished actor and film-maker, and a supporter to others. I love writing and now use all my skills in my vision of serving humanity to evolve into a new species of transparent communicators who have broken free of the lies we tell because of our fear of survival and now walk with integrity, mindfulness, compassion, love and consideration for ourselves and every living thing.

Everything I do is about the exploration of reality and creating space for people to question their existence and to ignite self love within every soul. I encourage people to make choices which serve their well being and enable them to take responsibility for their lives. Through this process the impact they have on the world benefits the whole of humanity. Everything I do is about breaking open the invisible prisons of society by bringing into awareness the dysfunctional programs we uphold as truth. I do this because it allows me to explore, and expand my own existence.

As the Dalai Lama said, this is the century for authentic dialogue.

http://www.simonpaulsutton.com/

In her own words...

Life is a journey and mine has been an event full one from a very young age, making me who I am today. And for that I am grateful .I have a vast well spring of experiences to draw from.

As a child I inspired others through the telling of stories. And to this day I am driven by a strong desire to contribute to a balanced, healthy, whole society. A world of conscious, aware, and responsible love driven human beings. I am a member of the NZ authors society, the heart foundation, along with my husband support the local coast guards, Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA) and actively involved in children's events in my local community.

Along with writing my professional back ground lies in holistic health and wellness. I live with my family and pets on a small farm overlooking the sea in Tauranga New Zealand.

Kimaya's books are about the sacred relationship we can each have with ourselves, others and our world around us when we are centred  in love, Kimaya say's “To see love in every moment is a gift that each of us –children & adults- can give to ourselves, and ultimately society as a whole.”

Kimaya's books convey incredible love healing and knowledge, gently guiding the readers of all ages back to their authentic magnificence, to live a life of limitless love as she does, a true ambassador of love.

http://www.kimaya.co.nz/

David Ison, internationally recognized composer, contemporary spiritual teacher, author and sound designer has released over 40 sound healing programs. His work integrates the essence of the great wisdom traditions, modern scientific understanding, and his own personal path.

His critically acclaimed programs: The Musical Body Program, The Harmonizer, and Balance, just to name a few, are harmonic experiences that express his passion for personal transformation, deep healing and developing enlightened choice, work that has brought healing and fulfillment to listeners around the world for over 30 years.

David’s work has been extensively researched by some of the most prestigious medical institutions around the country and the world.  In 1999 the National Institutes of Health published a three year study on his music, which clinically validated the music's capability to bring about the relaxation response within the listener-- as well as demonstrating that the music led to a significant reduction of a wide variety of symptoms.

His master work, the Chakra Sound System is already being called "the bible of sound healing." Released by Sounds True in November 2012, the Chakra Sound System is David’s complete music-based meditation system designed to help you access and embody the essences of the creative universe and of your essential self. In 2012 David realized a lifelong dream with the launching of The Institute for Creative Consciousness, a virtual platform designed to present a multidisciplinary transformational practice that encourages the development of self-love and the power of enlightened choice.

http://www.theisonmethod.com/

The son of Jamaican immigrants to the UK, Derek was born in Birmingham in 1965.  He grew up happily there with his six brothers and sisters, until, when he was 13; there was an unexpected death in the family. This plunged him into the world of a stutterer.  After school and various menial jobs, Derek went into financial services as a trainee. Throughout his 20’s and 30’s, far from being successful Derek had great financial challenges and debt. His situation became dire, and at one point his family home was moments away from being repossessed by the bank.  He was working long hours that kept him away from his family.

By the end of 2003, in a moment of despair, Derek discovered a way to live his life differently. Out of this came a unique approach that changed everything, irrevocably.  Over the next four years he turned his life and business around, made his first million and people began to ask him how he did it.   Derek is the author of The 10 Second Philosophy® published by Hay House.  Using the power of TrueSelf and the utilization of Standards instead of goals to achieve happiness and success, Derek is invited to speak publicly and to coach and advise others. He speaks internationally and recently took the stage at the I Can Do It Conference in San Diego along with such speakers as Dr. Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss.  

He is a featured expert in the motivational personal development movie Keeper of the Keys starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff.  Derek is married to Gerry Mills; they have four children, and live in Worcestershire England.  He is a 1st Dan in Karate, and enjoys riding and playing Polo occasionally.

http://derek-mills.com/

Kev Rowe is an american singer-songwriter. He has released four highly praised studio albums. He continues to garner national attention in the acoustic/singer/songwriter scene for his intimate, personal, singing style and lyrics. Kev also plays Lead Guitar in the touring americana band, Big Leg Emma, who hails from Jamestown, NY, Rowe’s hometown.

Kev has been a touring musician for 15 years now doing over 1000 gigs either by himself as a solo musician or with his americana band, Big Leg Emma. Throughout the years he has met a lot of interesting and amazing people. Recently he opened for songwriting legends America and was asked to play the encore "Horse with No Name" to a sold-out audience at the legendary Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VA. He also made his debut at the #1 songwriting venue in NYC, The Living Room, and also at the legendary spot, The Bitter End. Over the years he's shared the stage with an incredible list of musicians (see below).

Kev lives in Jamestown, NY, home to a very fertile and loyal roots music scene.  When he's not recording or writing at home, he's on the road playing his personal tunes.

http://www.kevrowe.com/

Shonagh Home is an author, shaman and spell breaker, who takes her students beyond the cultural mass-trance and into the territory of the sacred. She works with both individuals and groups to foster new paradigms and awaken self-healing. Through her writing, she shares mystery teachings about the magic of the body, the reclaiming of ourselves as True Human Beings, and our ability to engage with the technology of nature. She teaches workshops that are deeply transformative, helping people to release from old behavior patterns and access a wealth of inner resources. She is author of the book, 'Love and Spirit Medicine,' which chronicles the demise of her marriage, exploring shadow and projection. The book proceeds to delve deeply into her monthly shamanic explorations into sacred mushroom medicine, where she encounters a group of etheric teachers and guides, who teach her to love and honor her own soul. Shonagh teaches in the Pacific Northwest and around the country. Her book, 'Love and Spirit Medicine' can be found on amazon.com 

You can learn more about Shonagh by visiting her website at ?www.shonaghhome.com

Angela Mandato is back and still resonating miracles!

Angela’s formal spiritual training began at a young age at the hands of her grandmothers. At age 7, she began to learn reflexology, body work and how to see and read auras. At age 8 she began reading books by mystics such as Edgar Cayce and T Lobsang Rampa. Between the ages of 9 and 13 she began to put those teachings into effect by creating her own mystery school, practicing mind reading, meditation, intuition, and healing. She connected deeply to nature and to the signs nature provides.

At age 17 she got married and began studying natural childbirth, herbal remedies, tai chi and eastern philosophy. By age 20 she was divorced and began her intensive study of Zen Buddhism, immersing herself completely into a path of devotion. Between 20 and 34 she lived primarily a temple Zen Buddhist lifestyle.

She has worked directly with the ancient wisdom keepers of the Andes Mountains. She is a graduate of the “Healing the Light Body School” taught by Dr. Alberto Villoldo, and “Soulful Leadership and Communication” from the Center for Soulful Living. She is also a Metis Clan Mother, Reiki Master, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, Regression Therapist, Light Body practitioner, Evolution Facilitator, and Shaman.

Angela offers a range of experiences – classes, sacred ceremonies, journeys to sacred sites, and personal mentoring – intended to manifest miraculous expressions of joy, awaken the inner wisdom inherent in every human being, and help people feel inspired about who they are and what natural gifts they have brought into this life.

http://www.angelamandato.com/