Shaping a Life You Love

#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.

#71 - Dance Connections, with Christi Carey: Part 1

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.

#70 - Perseverance, with Carmel Gaines: Part 2

Inspiration comes in many ways, and you never know who you will meet from networking. Get out there and talk to people! Callie recently connected with Brian Blatt, author of Lessons from the Breakfast Table, a book for youth that provides A-Z lessons about success. We all know how important it is to mentor our youth and this book will definitely be a source of encouragement for young people. Click on his name above in order to connect with him on LinkedIn or look up the book. You will not regret it!

 

Diving into part two of "Perseverance" will be another boost of motivation and will give you zero excuses for pursuing your goals. Listen in to learn about Carmel's TikTok store, trucking business, and plans for a future collaboration between her and Callie. Her energy is infectious and will leave you feeling like anything in life is possible. 

Find Carmel in a variety of different ways:

Instagram: just_me_carmel_g

Hiking Group: https://www.instagram.com/black_trails/

#69 - Perseverance, with Carmel Gaines: Part 1

Welcome, welcome! These interviews are so much fun. Callie knows many of the guests, but the interviews give her the opportunity to go even deeper into finding out what motivates each guest to thrive in life. 

 

This week, Callie had the opportunity to teach elementary dance classes with her son, so shout out to Seth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/seth.flicks/. Seth even had the opportunity to sign some autographs. It takes a lot of confidence to get up in front of a group of people who are asked to learn something new. Great job. 

 

Continuing with the benefits of fitness and all that it allows you to do, this week Carmel Gaines is sharing on how she is living with chronic pain and what helps her to persevere. This episode will motivate you to keep moving no matter what obstacle is in front of you. You will absolutely be inspired by Carmel and there are multiple ways to follow her now:

Instagram: just_me_carmel_g
Fb: Carmel Gaines
TikTok: Carmel Gaines
Snapchat: justmecarmelg

Hiking Group: https://www.instagram.com/black_trails/

 

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