Radical Resilience

Marie-Pier Dionne realized that her mental health wasn’t well, that she was stuck in unhealthy relationships and that she wasn’t living her best life. This is her story and she is resilient.

Trigger Warning: The Resilience Project provides an open space for people to share their personal experiences. Some content in this podcast may include topics that you may find difficult. The listener’s discretion is advised.

About the Guest:

Hi, my name is Marie-Pier Dionne. I am an aromatherapist, entrepreneur and the founder of Love & Lemons Life Essentials. I also own a French Daycare.  It is my passion to help others live the lives they love, with all their health and happiness!

I originally hail from Rimouski, Québec. I found my second home in the mountains of British Columbia 16 years ago when I moved to Whistler and later Squamish. Currently, I am based out of Castlegar, BC, where I spend my free time in the mountains. I am also passionate about children, art, design, and all the little excitements of life.

My Essential Oil Journey

Having battled anxiety and depression since high school, I got introduced to essential oils a few years ago. I had just experienced a challenging decade. But aromatherapy opened up a whole new unexpected world for me, improving my personal, emotional and professional well-being. This experience turned my life around and sparked my passion for aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, and sustainability. With a newfound love for essential oils, I decided to go to school to deepen my understanding. Today I hold many diplomas; the most recent being in aromatherapy from the West Coast Aromatherapy Institute.

My Values

I am grateful for every opportunity life gave me, and the value all my family and friends bring. Through the course of my journey, I have had very rough rides and tough moments. But if given another chance, I would take the same passage all over again, without changing a thing. For it is that journey which allowed me to grow and become the person that I am today. I am full of dreams, aspirations with many more accomplishments to come. 

I believe…

I believe in the power of life and in dreams coming true.

I believe that everything in nature has a lesson to teach us.

I believe that we can heal our bodies with what Mother Earth gifts us every day.

I believe in an alternative and holistic approach to taking care of our bodies.

I believe that a healthy lifestyle leads to a happy and fulfilled life.

I believe everything unfolds perfectly, just like it is supposed to.

IG: @loveandlemonslifeessentials

FB: @loveandlemonslifeessentials

Web: https://www.loveandlemonslifeessentials.com/

About the Host:

Blair Kaplan Venables is an expert in social media marketing and the president of Blair Kaplan Communications, a British Columbia-based PR agency. She brings fifteen years of experience to her clients, including global wellness, entertainment and lifestyle brands. She is the creator of the Social Media Empowerment Pillars, has helped her customers grow their followers into the tens of thousands in just one month, win integrative marketing awards and more.

USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders in 2022, and Yahoo! listed Blair as a top ten social media expert to watch in 2021. She has spoken on national stages, and her expertise has been featured in media outlets, including Forbes, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. In the summer of 2023, a new show that will be airing on Amazon Prime Video called 'My Story' will showcase Blair's life story. She is the co-host of the Dissecting Success podcast and the Radical Resilience podcast host. Blair is an international bestselling author and has recently published her second book, 'The Global Resilience Project.'  In her free time, you can find Blair growing The Global Resilience Project's community, where users share their stories of overcoming life's most challenging moments.

Learn more about Blair: https://www.blairkaplan.ca/

The Global Resilience Project; https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/

Alana Kaplan is a compassionate mental health professional based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She’s a child and family therapist at a Winnipeg-based community agency, and a yoga teacher. Fueled by advocacy, Alana is known for standing up and speaking out for others. Passionate about de-stigmatizing and normalizing mental health, Alana brings her experience to The Global Resilience Project team, navigating the role one’s mental health plays into telling their story.

Engaging in self-care and growth is what keeps her going and her love for reading, travel, and personal relationships helps foster that. When she’s not working, Alana can often be found on walks, at the yoga studio, or playing with any animal that she comes across.

The Global Resilience Project:  https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/

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