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Jay Daniel Flett: I don’t really look at anything that I’ve done in my life as a failure, but my greatest obstacle in the past was fear.

Jay Daniel Flett: I don’t really look at anything that I’ve done in my life as a failure, but my greatest obstacle in the past was fear.

“Before I would over-think things and I would talk myself out of everything. Now I just do it. Doubt opens the door for a lot of thought that could become negative. I could talk myself out of an experience that could

Creative Life Interview December 3, 2014February 6, 2015 Interview Series, musician Read more

Leonard Collett: For me happiness is being in the moment. So much so that the details don’t escape me.

Leonard Collett: For me happiness is being in the moment. So much so that the details don’t escape me.

About Leonard Collett A writer, director, photographer, editor and World traveller, I was very excited when Leonard expressed his interest in sharing his voice on the site. He was born in South Africa, raised in Calgary and now lives in

Creative Life Interview June 25, 2014February 6, 2015 director, Interview Series, writer Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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