Welcome to Transformation Talk. Every Thursday for a year, starting in September 2012, I’ll post an interview with someone who is a force for good in the world. These men and women have either deepened their passion or found their calling after experiencing a loss, trauma or diagnosis.

I want to broaden the conversation around grief and its transformative power. My hope is that in their words you’ll find echoes of your story. In their inspired actions, you’ll see yourself and your immense possibility.

*Special Request: The technology of Skype is amazing and imperfect. Please listen with your heart and forgive the occasional blips on the screen.

This week’s interview is with teacher, writer and coach Julie Daley of Unabashedly Female. I sat watching it earlier this week, completely mesmerized by Julie’s wisdom, grace and her ability to be fully present. There is so much richness in these 26 minutes. Julie was a fundamental support in my early grief and I am deeply grateful to have her sharing her story here.

A dancer at heart, Julie would love nothing more than to live her life and do her work from the dance floor. Ten years in the practice of 5Rhythms has opened her to the joy and wildness that is at the heart of women’s creativity. A writer, teacher, coach, and yes, dancer, Julie savors life playing with her wee grandchildren & serving the women and men who are called to work with her.  Julie is happiest when she is breathing through her feet.

You can find her at Unabashedly Female, on Facebook and Twitter. To see her flower photos that we refer to in the video, click here.

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Welcome to Transformation Talk. Every Thursday for a year, starting in September 2012, I’ll post an interview with someone who is a force for good in the world. These men and women have either deepened their passion or found their calling after experiencing a loss, trauma or diagnosis.

I want to broaden the conversation around grief and it’s transformative power. My hope is that in their words you’ll find echoes of your story. In their inspired actions, you’ll see yourself and your immense possibility.

*Special Request: The technology of Skype is amazing and imperfect. Please listen with your heart and forgive the occasional blips on the screen.

Today’s interview is with artist, writer, photographer and coach Christa Gallopoulos of Carry It Forward. She is also the visionary behind WomenHeal: An Online Alliance. And she’s my friend. (see bio below)

I am honored to have her here, telling her story, pieces of which she is sharing publicly for the first time.

This is a longer interview (almost 32 minutes) so grab a cup of tea, a comfy seat, a quiet spot and hold this gift as it is given…with love.

Christa Gallopoulos is an intuitive artist/photographer/writer.  She brings all of that, her training as a Martha Beck Certified Life Coach, and more to her practice at Carry It Forward, where she helps people connect with their inner wisdom.

In 2012, she founded WomenHeal: an Online Alliance, a place where women will weave together a powerful and creative collective to foster healing in themselves, each other and the world.

Nothing brings her greater joy than seeing people discover all they can be, and all they have always been.   She believes that compassion is the answer to every question.

If you haven’t read my guest post over at WomenHeal this week, you can check it out here.

The Picking Up the Pieces Tele-Retreat starts Tuesday! I’m not running another one until mid-2013. If you or someone you know needs extra support, love + community through the holidays, sign up here. Give yourself this gift. You are SO worth it!

Welcome to Transformation Talk. Every Thursday for a year, starting in September 2012, I’ll post an interview with someone who is a force for good in the world. These men and women have either deepened their passion or found their calling after experiencing a loss, trauma or diagnosis.

I want to broaden the conversation around grief and it’s transformative power. My hope is that in their words you’ll find echoes of your story. In their inspired actions, you’ll see yourself and your immense possibility.

*Special Request: The technology of Skype is amazing and imperfect. Please listen with your heart and forgive the occasional blips on the screen.

This week’s interview is with the fabulous Kyeli Smith of Connection Revolution. She is a storyteller, change-maker and edgewalker who is currently traveling the continent in an RV with her wife and business partner, Pace. We had so much fun in this interview despite Skype being a bit testy that day. Kyeli talks about the loss of a big dream, toxic relationships, the impact of a new physical disability and Ouija boards. Enjoy!

More about Kyeli:

Kyeli Smith (that’s me!) is co-leader of the Connection Revolution, teaching people to change the world through connection.

My wife is also my business partner – which is awesome – and together we work to foster love, tolerance, healing, communication, and personal growth.
I’m a writer, a witch, a lesbian, and an unschooling mom. I also sing in the shower, wear fantastic stripy socks, and believe in faeries.

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P.S. The next Picking Up the Pieces Tele-Retreat starts November 20th. Wondering if it’s right for you? Schedule a free 15-minute Shift Session with me and find out.

Welcome to Transformation Talk. Every Thursday for a year, starting in September 2012, I’ll post an interview with someone who is a force for good in the world. These men and women have either deepened their passion or found their calling after experiencing a loss, trauma or diagnosis.

I want to broaden the conversation around grief and it’s transformative power. My hope is that in their words you’ll find echoes of your story. In their inspired actions, you’ll see yourself and your immense possibility.

*Special Request: The technology of Skype is amazing and imperfect. Please listen with your heart and forgive the occasional blips on the screen.

Today’s interview is with Erika Lyremark, who is the brains and the beauty behind DailyWhip.com. I’d heard about Erika from several friends but was intimidated by the idea of being whipped (!). From the first time we spoke on the phone, through three months of coaching and into this interview, I have totally fallen for her warmth, her willingness to show up 1000% no matter what she’s doing, and her uncanny knack for pulling the best out of the women she works with.

Here she talks about how the death of a friend changed her, and how his memory helps her turn toward the magic in life.

Erika Lyremark is the mastermind behind DailyWhip.com, where women entrepreneurs go to increase their business confidence, clout + cash.

*** The next round of her signature program, The Morning Whip, begins this Sunday, November 4th. If you’re a woman entrepreneur looking to up-level your business – even if you’re not fully launched – I cannot recommend this coaching program enough. Click here for info and to sign up.