Shaping a Life You Love

#81 - Yoga & Dance, with Deb Sanders

There's still time! The Big Bear Yoga Festival is fast approaching and a great way to dive into fall. Community is created by spending time together in welcoming environments and October 5th & 6th will not disappoint! This family friendly event has something for everyone, even if you don't consider yourself a yogi!

 

Deb Sanders mixes dance and yoga which is something Callie absolutely loves to do! She creates community through movement and will be offering a yoga-dance class where she will lead you through a yoga sequence that will allow you to add your own flow. Follow her guidance or dive deeper into your own free experience of enjoying movement. 

 

Can't make it to the festival, but want to get to know Deb more? She has classes online for those of you who like to get a workout in before you start your day. Pricing info and contact information is below:

 

Zoom barre classes are Tuesday and Thursday at 6am. Those interested can contact Debb on IG or Facebook. Cost is $10 per class or $50 a month.

 

IG: @dancingdebb

 

FB: Debbie Vilarroig-Sanders

 

Keep up with what Callie is doing in life and business by joining the facebook group Shaping a Life You Love, a friendly community where you can share your successes and receive coaching and encouragement, or follow on Instagram @jojos.dance. Let's get moving. Your dreams are just a few steps ahead of you. 

#80 - Yoga & Community, with Karen Elaine: Part 2

It's always great to get to know our guests on a deeper level. Last week you heard Karen Elaine share about the impact of her classes and what she will be offering at the Big Bear Yoga Festival, and this week you will get to know her more deeply, especially her love for music. 

 

Get to know the adventurous Karen Elaine and hear about her music and travels outside of the United States. This episode really leans into the conversation of shared experiences through travel. Music is a huge part of Karen’s life and has allowed her to have a deep appreciation for a wide variety of cultures as it has influenced many of us. 

 

Yoga draws us closer to ourselves and seems to co-exist in our lives with so many different art forms. Enjoy this episode that discusses the history of music in the life of the multi-talented Karen Elaine. Check out her resources and ways to connect below:

 

Write and promote your own book~

https://www.skool.com/yogamusicme-1147/about

 

Karen Elaine, Author page

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author?ref=dbs_G_A_C&asin=B0CB91RMM6

 

BOOKS BY KAREN ELAINE

 

DOGA- Dogs and Yoga

https://amzn.to/3X8dmOA

 

Beginners' Yoga

https://amzn.to/4czY5dP

 

Yoga for Pregnancy

https://amzn.to/3YOlsNu

 

YouTube

https://youtube.com/@yogamusicme?si=7uvX2zt_FMyKNGli

 

Keep up with what Callie is doing in life and business by joining the facebook group Shaping a Life You Love, a friendly community where you can share your successes and receive coaching and encouragement, or follow on instagram @jojos.dance. Let's get moving. Your dreams are just a few steps ahead of you. 

#79 - Yoga & Community, with Karen Elaine: Part 1

San Diego native, Karen Elaine, will be teaching an exciting class at the Yoga festival in Big Bear on October 5th & 6th. Grab a friend and take her partner yoga class! In this episode, she explains the beauty, healing, and relationship building that take place in the partner yoga classes. 

 

From couples and friends to combat veterans, Karen has provided partner yoga instruction in workshops and private lessons for over a decade. She is passionate about sharing her experience with people of all levels and even has online trainings available. Check out what she has available below, and get your tickets now to experience her classes in person at the yoga festival. 

 

Write and promote your own book~

https://www.skool.com/yogamusicme-1147/about

 

Karen Elaine, Author page

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author?ref=dbs_G_A_C&asin=B0CB91RMM6

 

BOOKS BY KAREN ELAINE

 

DOGA- Dogs and Yoga

https://amzn.to/3X8dmOA

 

Beginners' Yoga

https://amzn.to/4czY5dP

 

Yoga for Pregnancy

https://amzn.to/3YOlsNu

 

YouTube

https://youtube.com/@yogamusicme?si=7uvX2zt_FMyKNGli

 

Keep up with what Callie is doing in life and business by joining the facebook group Shaping a Life You Love, a friendly community where you can share your successes and receive coaching and encouragement, or follow on instagram @jojos.dance. Let's get moving. Your dreams are just a few steps ahead of you. 

#78 - Big Bear Yoga, with Annalisa Berns

The annual Big Bear Yoga Festival in the lovely Big Bear Mountain, Southern California is quickly approaching! All of the information you need is in this episode, and can also be found at www.bigbearyogafestival.com, Facebook-@bigbearyogafestival, and Instagram-@bigbearyogafest. 

 

Take a listen to hear about how it all began and the amazing opportunities you will have to be a part of the arts and yoga inclusive community for two days in October. We hope to see you there. Keep listening to upcoming episodes so you can get to know some of the teachers and artists that will be there. 

#77 - Dance Your Way Happy, with Ebonee Ellis: Part 2

You have often heard Callie talk about how fun dance can be, and what a great way it is to build community. Well, listen in as you hear from another dancer who has created community in her group fitness classes. 

 

Ebonee Ellis, aka Ebonee Nikole, is fun, enthusiastic, versatile, and down to earth. Hopefully this will encourage you to jump into some fun too, and find a teacher and community that is waiting for you. Ebonee helps people reach their health goals and was instrumental in spreading the love of U-Jam fitness, a hip-hop fitness class. Her talents expand beyond the gym, so tune in and share a laugh, or two, or three, with Ebonee and Callie. You will love how electric their energy is together. 

 

You can follow Ebonee on Facebook or Instagram to see what type of dance shenanigans she is up to now, because she is always growing, experimenting and changing. Get ready to live life a little better by experiencing some of Ebonee’s glow. 

 

We love to hear that you are keeping up or catching up with the podcast and that it is encouraging you to shape a life you love. Feel free to join the Shaping a Life You Love Facebook Group where you can enjoy being encouraged by fun creatives who love community. Let’s get movin’.

#76 - Dance Your Way Happy, with Ebonee Ellis: Part 1

You have often heard Callie talk about how fun dance can be, and what a great way it is to build community. Well, listen in as you hear from another dancer who has created community in her group fitness classes. 

 

Ebonee Ellis, aka Ebonee Nikole, is fun, enthusiastic, versatile, and down to earth. Hopefully this will encourage you to jump into some fun too, and find a teacher and community that is waiting for you. Ebonee helps people reach their health goals and was instrumental in spreading the love of U-Jam fitness, a hip-hop fitness class. Her talents expand beyond the gym, so tune in and share a laugh, or two, or three, with Ebonee and Callie. You will love how electric their energy is together. 

 

You can follow Ebonee on Facebook or Instagram to see what type of dance shenanigans she is up to now, because she is always growing, experimenting and changing. Get ready to live life a little better by experiencing some of Ebonee’s glow. 

 

We love to hear that you are keeping up or catching up with the podcast and that it is encouraging you to shape a life you love. Feel free to join the Shaping a Life You Love Facebook Group where you can enjoy being encouraged by fun creatives who love community. Let’s get movin’.

#75 - Community!

Listen in as Callie enthusiastically shares the emotional benefits of getting fit with friends and acknowledges that you are part of a powerful community that is expanding. 

Surrounding yourself with fitness and friendship creates a community that will support personal and professional growth. 

Follow Callie on IG @jojos.dance or FB @jojosdancestudio to share in her adventurous return to Colombia as she visits many of the people who will be featured in her upcoming documentary. 

Want a positive place to share your wins? Join the Shaping a Life You Love Facebook Community where you can share your gifts in a creative community. 

Let’s get movin’!

#74 - Fun in Film, with Jay Gerren: Part 2

Part 2 of the interview with Jay Gerren, "Fun in Film," tells of his future project regarding how fitness became a part of the work he does and why it is difficult yet important to be open and vulnerable about his own successes and struggles. This interview shares the depth and importance of health and wellness personally, and how our habits influence the youth. Callie and Jay go on to have a conversation about how fitness can increase creativity and also Callie's future pursuits around film. Follow Jay's journey on his Instagram Bar Daddy, and learn about how you can see this amazing film, discussed in more detail in Part 1 of "Fun in Film," by clicking on the following links. Website: Bar Daddy, Support: Bar Daddy.

 

 

Looking for inspiration to pursue your dreams? Join the Shaping a Life You Love Facebook Community to share your wins, brainstorm ideas and receive encouragement that will help you shoot for the stars. Why not? If you are ready to take a leap in life and would like 1:1 coaching to help you grow in confidence to pursue your passion and shape a life you love, contact Callie directly on Facebook, Instagram or by email (info@jojosdance.com). There is no time like the present.

#73 - Fun in Film, with Jay Gerren: Part 1

Part I and Part II of "Fun in Film" will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Filmmaker Jay Gerren is taking you on his journey through decades of being a filmmaker. His current success, Bar Daddy: The Al Jenkins Story, will fill you with intrigue and hope regarding how giving your time with no expectations can reap a multitude of rewards in the community. The ability to tell a story can inspire and change lives. Al Jenkins helped over 3,000 law students pass the bar and his story needs to be told. Click on the following links to get more information about Bar Daddy, and find out how you can support the mission to share this story around the world, purchase a digital download, or request a screening. 

• Instagram: Bar Daddy
• Website: Bar Daddy
• Support: Bar Daddy

 

Become a part of the Bar Daddy community today!

 

Looking for inspiration to pursue your dreams? Join the Shaping a Life You Love Facebook Community to share your wins, brainstorm ideas and receive encouragement that will help you shoot for the stars. Why not? If you are ready to take a leap in life and would like 1:1 coaching to help you grow in confidence to pursue your passion and shape a life you love, contact Callie directly on Facebook, Instagram or by email (info@jojosdance.com). There is no time like the present.

#72 - Dance Connections, with Christi Carey: Part 2

Documentary Alert! Yes, there is a documentary in the works, and unfortunately, we couldn't include everything. Here is the full interview with Christi Carey, one of Callie's oldest friends, sharing about the different worlds of dance she has experienced. Learn the history of how dance began to play such a huge part of Christi's life between competition, fun, and even its healing properties. 

 

In Episodes I and II of "Dance Connections," you will also hear Christi's reflections about her life-long teacher and mentor, Robin Speer, who built the high school dance program where Christi and Callie danced together. Be inspired by the understanding of why dance education matters so much and how Christi incorporates dance into her life now for healing and connection. 

 

As always, we welcome you to join the Facebook Community: Shaping a Life You Love to share your wins, brainstorm ideas, and receive encouragement that will help you shoot for the stars. Why not? Want some 1:1 coaching to help you grow in confidence to pursue your passion and shape a life you love? Contact Callie directly on Facebook, Instagram or by email (info@jojosdance.com). There is no time like the present.