Repartea with Sue

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This week Sue is steeped in reflection. Her journal entries this episode rediscover the moments, people, and experiences that bring joy and a smile to her face. From quiet contentment found in everyday rituals to the boundless love of her son to the thrill of accomplishment, the journals remind us that joy is not found in one grand gesture. Joy is in the many little moments that make life worth living. 

Sue would love to hear from you. If any of these journals resonate with you, share your experiences @reparteawithsue or [email protected].

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This week Sue talks to Andrew about how creativity, curation, and a "show, don't tell" focus can shape a career in interior design.

Over tea, they discuss everything from Andrew's student days in New York City to client setbacks and successes in Dallas and beyond.

Tune in to Repartea with Sue to hear which Texan stereotypes are true and which are pure hogwash, y'all.

Interested in being a guest? Sue wants you! Email her at [email protected] or through instagram @reparteawithsue

Let's Get Chattea!

This week Sue is steeped in reflection. These journal entries have been brewing over time offering rich insights and reflections from her life's journey.

In this episode the theme is Struggle & Strength. These chosen entries remind me how often resilience is born in the middle of chaos, each moment was its own messy, beautiful test. As I say in this podcast, strength and struggle are two faces of the same coin. They are not the opposite of each other, one forges the other.

Sure would love to hear from you! If any of these journals resonate with you, share your experiences @reparteawithsue or [email protected]

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This week Sue talks to her longtime friend who just wrapped up a 21 year career at the University of Waterloo's Eye Institute Optical Dispensary. She steps into a life retired but inspired!

Together they sip and chat about happiness, health & fitness , and the idea of being a role model for the next generation.

Tune in to Repartea with Sue to hear their laughter filled tangents and why kindness matters more than ever after retirement.

If you think you or someone you know would make a good guest, email Sue at [email protected]. Be sure to follow Sue on instagram @reparteawithsue.

Let's Get Chattea! This week Sue talks to Ellen from Soaring Heart Wellness, a fellow journaller and an artist who brings her written pages to life with paint.

Sue's guest shares how journalling and painting have been therapeutic tools for emotional healing, creativity, and self-discovery.

Tune in to Repartea with Sue to find out how words, paint, and breath work blend together on the page and in life.

Interested in being a guest? Contact Sue by email [email protected] or through instagram @reparteawithsue

SHOW NOTES:

Learn more about Ellen and Creating Sanctuary: an 8-week meditation journal and self care program by going to her website. www.soaringheartwellness.com

Books mentioned on the show:

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer by Julia Cameron

Let's Get Chattea!

This week Sue is steeped in reflection. These journal entries have been brewing over time offering rich insights and reflections from her life's journey.

In this episode the theme is Dreams--not the goals we set, but the vivid, strange, and sometimes revealing dreams that unfold while we sleep. Through her journals, Sue shares the subconscious stories that surfaced in the night--baffling, humorous, perhaps holding deeper meaning. Join Sue into the dreamscape that has, at times, offered clues, comfort, or simply a good laugh by morning.

Sue would love hear to from you! If any of these journals resonate with you, share your experiences @reparteawithsue or [email protected].

Let's Get Chattea! This week Sue talks to Laurel Gurnsey, published author, distant cousin, and now a cherished connection discovered through DNA.

Sue and her guest discuss the stories behind her five books and her poetry. They reflect on unexpected family ties, the creative process, and the power of fiction to make sense of the real.

Brew a cup of tea and tune in to Repartea with Sue, where Laurel shares how her love of ancestry, horses, and the Emerald Isle have shaped her remarkable journey.

Interested in being a guest? Contact Sue by email [email protected] or instagram@reparteawithsue

SHOW NOTES:

You can easily purchase Laurel Gurnsey's books on amazon.ca.

-Tremors of the Heart

-Dancing in the Mist - Book 1 of 3: The Butterfly Trilogy

-A Perfect Stargazing Night - Book 2 of 3: The Butterfly Trilogy

-Castles Under Siege - Book 3 of 3: The Butterfly Trilogy

-A Substantial Career

Let's Get Chattea! This week Sue visits with Heli, the warm and welcoming force behind Heavenly Café--a charming Collingwood spot that is steeped in heart and hospitality.

While sipping, Sue's guest shares what inspired her to open her café, the comfortable vibe she has created, and the meaningful connections that have blossomed over brewed pots of tea and freshly baked treats.

Tune in to Repartea with Sue to hear how one woman turned her vision into a gathering place with a touch of something special.

Share your questions and comments with Sue at [email protected] or follow her on instagram @reparteawithsue.

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Season 4 includes the ever popular feature, Sue's steeped reflections. Her journal entries have been brewing over time and offer rich insights and moments from her life's journey.

In this episode, the theme is Humour and Love. Whether it's finding levity in life's chaos or recognising love in its many forms, these reflections reveal how laugher and affection have often arrived hand in hand, helping navigate the unpredictable and the everyday with heart and humour.

Sue would love to hear from you! If any of these journals resonate with you, share your experiences @reparteawithsue or [email protected]

Let's Get Chattea! This week Sue talks to her husband Joe who, at the time of recording, was still wrapping up his final year of work. Now, a year later, he is fully retired.

Sue asks Joe about his adjustment to retirement, the journey that led him from engineering into business, and the lessons he learned along the way.

Tune in to Repartea with Sue to hear Joe's reflections on purpose, career, and what it means to move into a new stage of life.