Find Your Sparkle with Jennifer A Stewart, Speaker, Empowerment Coach & Energy Practitioner Jennifer Stewart

On this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen, I got to catch up with two-thirds of Anam Cara Stories - Andrew Chalmers, Founder & Nikita Morris. We got to hear how this unlikely friendship began then blossomed into a business partnership.

Anam Cara Stories is a place to go in a complicated world that gives hopeful, creative people a simple chance to unite, and shine. A creative endeavour that will be the spark to a flame to create and produce inspiring stories, set in the Maritimes that can reach the world.

We have a Vision ... Learn more here ⁠https://anamcarastories.com/

Andrew Chalmers, an Audio Verse Nominated writer, studied screenplay writing at George Brown College, Toronto and is a member of the Los Angeles PRO-SERIES Script writing Alumni.

Andrew co-directed, wrote, and developed a sitcom pilot for the CBC as well as working to write and develop a comedy series for Netflix. Andrew is also the co – founder of AM Audio Media, a production company that produces online full cast audio dramas. Doctor Who ‘Dark Journey’ is a Canadian take on the legendary British sci fi television show which ran for 2 Series, being nominated for various awards, and won an Audio Verse Award for Roy Miranda for Best Actor.

Nova Scotia is a place, some say magical, where ambitious, spirited, people live.

Drawing from his experiences having a lifelong, challenging sleep disorder, his real-life experiences with the paranormal, as well as his studying with Canadian Shamanic circles, Andrew wrote ‘Grace’ as a micro budget horror / love story.
Our responsibility as writers is not to create heroes on the page. Through our stories our ambition should be to inspire the audience, to awaken the heroes in themselves. Yes. ‘awaken’ the hero. Why? Because the hero has always been there. The past 3 years is all the proof you need.


Nikita Morris, a native of Truro, and overall proud Nova Scotian, has a lifelong fascination with movies and how they can inspire an audience.

“I Iove the idea of creating a world that people can get lost in and forget about their own worries in life. Even for just a moment”.

Nikita graduated from the Toronto Film School in 2018 with a new ambition to create unique and hopeful movies that inspire. Embracing this vision resulted in Nikita directing, writing, and producing her short film ‘That Feeling’ which follows her ambitious journey from Truro to Toronto. This film, described by some as a visual poem was the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Lens Pitch to Script Scholarship.
Marsha Mayer

A trip to Chiapas, Mexico prompted Marsha’s travelling companion to make a life changing statement to her. “Our trip was like a movie, one of us has to write a book or a screenplay and I nominate you.”

After many years writing and editing professional newsletters, she attended the Screenwriting Expo in Los Angeles leading to her typing FADE IN: for the very first time. Her ‘Mayan Heart of Mexico’ was an official selection of the 2015 Oaxaca Film Fest. Her dedication to refining and growing her craft has helped build her reputation, provided her with potential scripts, provided opportunities including coaching and mentorship to groups of emerging screenwriters

As a fellow graduate and alum of Andrew’s from ScreenwritingU’s PROSERIES Marsha’s love of writing about strong resourceful female protagonists drew her to Andrew’s tantalizing ghost character, Grace.

“Grace is not a typical ghost story. This is an intimate relationship between a human and a ghost who help each other learn and survive”.

Marsha is a talented screenplay consultant, working to enhance a stories dramatic impact in a way that elevates a script’s appeal. On a motivational level Marsha is a vital, empathic mentor often giving writers the emotional encouragement, ‘that little push’ that gets them back on track again.

“I am a screenwriter passionate about bringing female protagonists into situations where t

On this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen, my friend Dwight Parker (aka Capt Corkum with The Pirates of Halifax) and Cyndi Bussey, high school vocational teacher & author, talk about their chance meeting on Oak Island that sparked a friendship and a collaboration that has ,and continues to, benefit Children's Hospitals in North America, including the IWK Children's Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.  

In 2018, after a tour of Oak Island with her friend Ray Johnson, Cyndi & him decided to write a children's book about her dog Annie having an adventure on Oak Island.  This inaugural first book Annie Goes to Oak Island raised approximately $3000 CAD for the IWK Children's Hospital.  This complimented Cyndi's love of dogs and sparked an interest for future books.

In 2020, Cyndi collaborated with Dwight (Captain Corkum) on Annie and the Pirates of Halifax which was released in November of 2021.  This was followed by several successful book signings at Coles and Chapters where the book is sold. 

Stay tuned for more book signings coming up in your neighbourhood!  

You can learn more as well as purchase these books at www.anniegoesto.com.  

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On this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen, Rachel Wayte & Jen have a fantastic conversation where Rachel shares some of her fascinating story and her journey to becoming a sound & energy healer and a spiritual channel.  

Rachel Wayte is the world renowned sound healer, energy healer & spiritual channel for purpose-driven, high-achieving professionals & leaders who are ready to unleash their full potential and power, so they can fulfil their desires and make the massive contributions they are here to make.

She combines her trained operatic & classical voice with her remarkable healing gifts and uses the power of sound, energy & intuition to reach deep into a person’s soul to discover what stories, traumas, and emotions have become trapped in the body. Guided by her intuition Rachel’s clears what’s keeping you stuck (even if you don’t know what it is) to create release, freedom and healing on a level you never dreamed possible.

Rachel communicates directly with her Source, Angels, The Universe and her Guides what she refers to as her light team - to bring powerful custom messages to help you fulfil your life’s mission. Her remarkable gifts will help you see past your limitations so you can identify & realise your extraordinary, unique and bigger vision.

Working with Rachel is a ground-breaking transformation unlike anything you've ever experienced

ABOUT RACHEL

Rachel spent 40 years hiding her spiritual and healing talents from the world, for fear of unleashing her true power and potential.

It took seeing her life plateau at age 40 for her to peel back the layers of doubt, uncertainty, pain, fear, self-sabotage, and emotional trauma, so she could stand fully in her power and be a force for positive change in the world.

Now a World-Renowned Sound Healer, Energy Healer, and Spiritual Guide, Rachel works with leaders from across the globe to facilitate transformation and release from fear, self-sabotage, and past traumas so they be step into their bigger missions as powerful change makers & voices for good in the world.

​Her mission is to inspire leaders, professionals & entrepreneurs to rise up and shake the world, to empower them to have the courage to reach their next edge so that they can impact the world on a much deeper level, so that they can fulfil the deeper mission they were called here to accomplish.

Learn more at www.rachelwayte.com

On this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen; Shawn Leonard, Indigenous Medium shares some of his story and journey into being a spirit talker and sharing his gifts through his Spirit Talker Tribe and his show Spirit Talker on APTN. 

Shawn even shares a few tips if you want to communicate with spirit!  No need to be afraid!  Tune in and learn more about spirit and how we never are truly gone!  It's true! It's worth tuning in whether you're a believer or not!  You will likely learn something new if you're open! 

This is a great opportunity to hear his stories and perhaps receive answers for questions you have been afraid to ask or haven't had the opportunity to ask. 

Shawn is a heart-centred Indigenous (Mi’kmaq) Spirit Talker - Psychic Medium. Shawn presently lives in Millbrook 1st Nation, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada and has been working as a professional in his field for over 20 years. Taking an authentic approach to the Spirit world in his Live events, Radio and TV Appearances, workshops as well as teaching Spirit Talker Tribe online course. At 16 years old, just one year after losing his father to a massive heart attack, Shawn received a visitation and a message from his father in Spirit, "We all have a purpose and one day you will help people understand their lives and bridge the gap between the physical world and the Spirit World." In the three decades since that night Shawn has finely honed his ability as a Spirit Talker/Medium and his connection to the Spirit World. His gift has allowed him to help people all over the world as he communicates with departed loved ones, spirits and guides. The insights they share help us better understand our journey here on earth and provides healing for many people struggling with grief. Shawn is a proud Indigenous Mi’kmaq person who works with spirit to heal hearts. Fittingly, A respected Mi’kmaq elder gifted him with the name, "White Eagle Spirit Talker.” Star & Host of APTN TV show “Spirit Talker” Author of “The Language of Spirit” Founder of “Spirit Talker Tribe” Online CourseSh


Shawn's new book and Oracle card deck will be released in October 2023 with Hay House Publishing
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- First four chapters of my book
- 5 tips Video on growing their Intuition
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In this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen, Debbie gets real & vulnerable talks about dealing with depression.  This powerful episode is sure to influence, inspire and impact and motivate you to reflect and ponder your own mental health and those in your life that may be suffering from depression or others mental health. 

We all know people with depression - maybe it's even you. Debbie shares some of her story and reads a part of a book she has written for companions about how depression feels that is incredibly powerful.  Debbie is determined to normalize talking about mental health and remove the stigma.  Everyone has been impacted in some way at some time  by mental health whether it's personally or someone close. 

We need to get better at talking, asking for help, getting rid of judgement and being kinder to ourselves and those around us.  We all have "stuff" and ups and downs regardless of status, race, culture, religion and any other demographic.  

You CAN make a difference!  

Be part of the solution; not the problem!  

Please share! You never know who needs to hear something Debbie says! The ripple effect is huge!



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On this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen my good friend, Debbie Morrow, Mental Health advocate breaks her silence and talks about her mental health & depression.  If you or anyone you know has or is experiencing depression you will want to listen to this interview! Debbie Morrow talks openly about depression! She is passionate that this is a topic that needs to be talked about more openly to ensure people do not feel alone and isolated! It’s ok to not be ok and When depression lifts, watch for it and celebrate!

Debbie understands that depression is also challenging for companions, friends & family as well and is writing a "Companion Handbook" to help people better understand what people are going through and how they can help.  

She reads a powerful excerpt explaining part of what is like to have depression that is sure to give you goosebumps! 

Everyone has been impacted by depression at some point during their life - whether it's them personally or someone they know. Maybe it's  you or a family member.  

This is truly an episode that will inspire, influence and impact you and has the power to make a difference in someone's life - maybe even yours! 

Please share and help end the stigma and suffering in silence!  The ripple effect can be much greater than we imagined.   

Remember to like, share and subscribe!  Thanks friends!

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