Jovanny Varela Ferreyra (Jova) is an artist, mental health strategist and motivational speaker. In 2015, his unconventional use of vulnerably honest content through social media would organically develop into a global community of millions, making him a leading influencer in the mental health space. Jova’s mission is to cultivate the values of empathy, community & healing through art, media and culture. Join Najwa and Jova as they discuss allowing yourself to sit in your grief, using art as language, and the importance of building your own community.   

006 | Jovanny Varela Ferreyra | The Beauty of Community

We live our daily lives thinking that no one can see what’s going on inside of us. We wish to be seen and heard. We wish for that pain to just go away. Stories of the Soul brings you stories of people you meet every day. It opens your eyes to the depth that lies beneath the surface of every person’s exterior, just like the depth that lies beneath your exterior. 

In Stories of the Soul, you will listen to interviews with people from all walks of life. You will learn the beauty of digging deeper with your everyday relationships. You will also realize that you are not alone and that you are part of a bigger community of those who believe in the power of stories. You will learn that you can rise after your fall. And that you can own your healing as you’ve owned your pain. 

This podcast will be the springboard to your healing. Are you ready?

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Join Najwa as she lets you in behind-the-scenes of the creation of Welcome Home. The director of her audiobook, Susan, turns the tables and asks her questions about her personal journey to living authentically and building her home within herself.

010 | Welcome Home | Najwa's Behind-the-Scenes

Vex King is a social media influencer, writer, mind coach and lifestyle entrepreneur. He experienced many challenges when he was growing up but now, Vex has become a source of inspiration for thousands of young people. He started the Good Vibes Only #GVO movement to help others use the power of positivity to transform themselves and their lives into something greater. Join Najwa and Vex as they discuss self awareness, overcoming obstacles, and constantly rediscovering yourself.

009 | Vex King | We Can Keep Rebuilding Our Home Within

Sam has speed. He’s represented Canada at 3 World Championships, 3 World University Games and most recently – the 2018 Commonwealth Games. As a 2-time Canadian Champion in the 100m, Sam has an innate enthusiasm for sport, marketing, and the Olympic movement. Join Najwa and Sam as they discuss transitioning in your career and sense of self, building up emotional resilience, the impacts of feeling like the "other" in society.

008 | Sam Effah| You Can't Rush Closure

Alexandra Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and writing to heal facilitator living in Maryland with her husband and children. Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. The intention behind Alex’s work is to build community & self-care practices through literature & language. Join Najwa and Alex as they discuss breaking out f your patterns and coming back to yourself.

006 | Jovanny Varela Ferreyra | The Beauty of Community

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