Heartventures

In this episode of the Heartventures podcast, we learn about Deedee’s history that have lead her to Heartventures today! You’ll hear everything from how she swam with cows as a little girl, to her volunteer experiences in India and Nepal. An episode not to miss! Check out the show notes for visuals of all her adventures!

In this episode Deedee interview's Krista about her life-changing experience at the age of 16 that has lead to every other adventure in her life. Check out the show notes to see photos of Krista crankily biking up a hill in Ireland (she didn't know she was about to be proposed to), loving life in Paris Opera House and of her adventures in South America (including Patagonia!), Croatia, Costa Rica, Nepal, France, the Netherlands, Texas and the Canadian Rockies.

On this episode of the Heartventures podcast, we sit down with Sheena Russell, creator of Made with Local real food bars. We learn about the business evolution of these bars, a fun fact about the branding that's a tribute to Sheena's family farm in PEI, her past travel adventures and how she is leading by example in raising adventurous, resilient, confident young women. Why not grab a bar and press play. Bonus points if you send us a selfie of you eating a bar while listening to the podcast :) And of course, here are the show notes.

In this episode we speak with Jenn Currie. If you live in the Halifax area you may know her as Outdoorsy Jenn on Instagram and for her inspiring posts on cold dipping. Learn all about her journey that has lead her to using this practice and hear about her childhood adventures (including birding with her father) and how her 3 year old son enhances her adventures. Check out the show notes for visual references to enhance her story!

On this episode of the Heartventures podcast, we talk to Desi Williams. You may recognize her as a contestant on the show Survivor or perhaps as the latest champ on (Krista's favorite show) The Challange USA. We learn about how Desi grew up in a "adventure-adverse" household, her fear of flying and some of the experiences that have shaped her into who she is today. As a physical therapist by profession, Desi owns her own business in LA. Tune in to be inspired by stories from her past, and also of what's to come!

In this episode of the Heartventures podcast, Deedee and Krista jump into listener's questions ranging from why they both decided to move to Nova Scotia, to discussing the cost of their retreats and where they plan to host Heartventures in 2025. Of course, there are things mentioned that need to go in the show notes so you can check them out here.

On this episode of the Heartventures Podcast we talk to Francisca Vasconez about the adventures in her life that lead from Ecuador, to New Brunswick. Her stories are interesting and fun, and her courage to create a life for herself in a completely new country, while learning a new language is totally admirable. And while most of us won’t move to a new country and learn a new language, we can also learn from her joy of creating adventure in her day to day life. Let her stories sprinkle some local adventure inspiration into your life! Check out the show notes for amazing photos and links to topics brought up in our discussion.

Heather Berry joins the Heartventure podcast to chat about all things adventure and creativity! We learn about the traditional practice of her beadwork, her homegrown adventures as a kid (a term we are now borrowing, thanks Heather!) and how she gets through her fear of flying. Heather is also joining us on the Santorini Heartventure in Sept 2024- hear about why she’s choosing to go! Heather’s positive energy and joie de vivre is contagious- enjoy! And of course, don't forget to check out the show notes (if this link doesn't work, go to our website (heartventures.ca) and click podcast in the menu, and you'll see the show notes :)

In this episode we talk to the amazing Kristen Herrington about life as an artist in NS, collaborating creatively with her husband Mike, how adventures and creativity are priorities in her life and we learn about her meant-to-be gallery Togetherland in Ingramport, NS- go visit! Be sure to check out the show notes for a visual of Kristen's gorgeous abstract art and her adventures over the years.

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In this episode we sit down with 3 women who have been on 2 international Heartventures each! All 3 of them have crossed paths (see the fancy "Venn Diagram" in the show notes for proof). You'll hear from the laughter and memories the connections that they've formed. Hear their stories of early adventures, current adventures and everything in between.