In this rich and heart-opening conversation, Merinda is joined by Jackie Cope of Raven Rabbit, a soulful educator and consultant whose journey weaves together animal communication, spiritual practice, and indigenous wisdom.

Together, they explore how working with animals, using intuition, body awareness, and deep listening, can offer insights into how we show up in our own workspaces and leadership. 

From her early career in teaching to her current work in consulting and spiritual mentorship, Jackie’s story is deeply shaped by her Washoe heritage (California/Nevada). She offers a candid look at the legacy of cultural assimilation her family faced, and how reclaiming traditional practices - alongside studies in yoga, reiki, and metaphysics - has formed the backbone of her work today.

🌿 What We Cover:

• Animal communication 
• The impact of colonisation on Washoe culture and the reclamation of indigenous practices
• Integrating spiritual tools like reiki, yoga, and metaphysics into modern leadership work
• How animals mirror and support our internal realignment

🔗 Connect with Jackie Cope:
Find Jackie at Raven Rabbit

Connect with Merinda:


Instagram: @IamMerindaSmith

Website: www.merindasmith.com.au