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Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 22: Mindset, Meditation, and Habits with Jenn DonaldsonWelcome back, Minnjas!!
We had a very special conversation with...
JENN DONALDSON OF JENN DONALDSON CONSULTING
OUR MAGIC MINNJA TO WATCH FOR MAY!! Our friend Jenn is doing inspiring work motivated by her passion for bringing attention to the idea of awareness and maintaining daily mental maintenance.
We have had to best time getting to know Jenn on a deeper level this month!
Jenn is a speaker, trainer, consultant, coach, and entrepreneur. Her mission is to teach other women how to use their minds to discover and unlock...2021-05-281h 37Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 21: The Merchant of Venice and the New Merchants of ChestertonGreetings, Moon Minnjas!! What a fun episode we have for you today!!
We have a special guest join us today! Jason, our CFO, joins Jessie for an in-depth, one-on-one conversation traversing Shakespeare's
The Merchant in Venice! Jason played Gratiano, a friend to Bassanio, he is Shylock's most vocal and insulting critic during the trial.
They talked about how Shakespeare, as a playwright, allowed just enough structure into his features to allow for true creative flow for the actors participating in his plays. Also, one of the many reasons why his work is still...2021-05-211h 09Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 20: New Moon in Taurus Energy, Scaling the Biz, and the Art of ShakespeareHappy New Moon, Minnjas!! We had so much fun chatting in this episode today!! We discussed our growing business and all the beautiful things on the horizon for Apostrophe Soul.
We recorded this episode on the New Moon in Taurus. So, we got to dig into what this particular lunation was all about through the Taurus lens.
This month we are celebrating playwright, poet, actor, and artist, William Shakespeare. So, we discussed more about his life and his use of astrological references within his works and the importance of this guidance system throughout the Elizabethan...2021-05-1444 minApostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 19: Consistency, Confidence, Momentum & ShakespeareHello Moon Minnjas!! This was a fun, flowy episode to record. We are in the thick of navigating the change of season. Which means a shift in routines, the days light lasting longer and projects galore happening all around us!
We are shifting our release day to Thursdays from our previous day being Monday. Just to work better with our weekly routines.
In this episode we chat about how we can easily bring up confidence within ourselves through our own personal experiences. Building consistency and riding the momentum that is created.
...2021-05-0745 minApostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 18: Choosing Empowerment, Connecting to the Divine Feminine and Our Bodies Through Yoga with Lauren of Celestial CurvesWelcome back, Minnjas!!
We had a very special conversation with...
LAUREN OF CELESTIAL CURVES
OUR MAGIC MINNJA TO WATCH FOR APRIL!!
Our friend Lauren is doing incredible, magical things in this world!
We went deep into spirituality, how yoga helped her make a huge transition in her life, connect deeper with her "why." She explains how she decided to choose empowerment over the status quo.
She is building an incredible business called Celestial Curves. Lauren's mission is helping women feel empowered in their bodies and connect to their divine...2021-04-271h 24Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 17: Mindset, Maintaining Our Perspective, and the Mural ProjectWelcome back to another episode of Apostrophe Soul Radio, Minnjas!! And Happy Earth Day!! We were very excited to discuss our topic in today's episode. We sort of organically landed on the subject, as Jess and I were going about life. She was working on a pretty big project for a local theater and it inspired thoughtful insight for both of us.
The big takeaway, you create your legacy by the goals you set for yourself. Life takes practice. Just giving yourself grace and understanding your own pace, as you live every day, helps your mindset. Thus, allowing you to h...2021-04-2252 minApostrophe Soul Radio(Rebroadcast)*Support, Worthiness, & Understanding Your Own Process + The History of Photogravure + Carnelian, the Sunset Crystal of CourageIn honor of April being the month the idea for Apostrophe Soul was birthed, we thought it would be fitting to rebroadcast this beautiful favorite episode. It originally aired September 9th. Enjoy!
Welcome, moon minnjas! This week, we celebrate the official launch of our Etsy shop, Apostrophe Soul! In this episode, we dive deep into discussion about support, worthiness, transition, empowerment, and understanding your own process. We also explore topics surrounding the nature of work and forging your own unique path towards achieving goals. The history of photography (specifically, photogravures) captures our...2021-04-0500 minApostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 16: Self-Love, Mental Health, Accountability and Taking Aligned Action with Sydney CampbellIn this week's episode, we have something brand new we are introducing to you, our beautiful Moon Minnjas! We have the first official guest on our show this week. Our friend, Sydney Campell is a wellness & business coach helping women get paid to do what they love and share their gifts with the world. She is the first in a new series we are calling MAGIC MINNJAS TO WATCH!
She has built an amazing community of like-minded people working towards their personal growth. Her consistent commitment and vulnerability are truly inspiring and motivating. We had...2021-03-291h 11Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 15: Tips on Backpacking Across Europe & Finding Adventure Close To HomeThis week on the show we had some fun! For a bit of a twist, Mary interviews, business partner and travel lover, Jessie, on her favorite destinations and tips for traveling near and far. We find out where she is planning to travel to in the future. We learn how accessible local travel really can be to all of us. That you don't have to go very far to ignite your imagination and get in touch with your own personal connection to the world we call home. Jessie's favorite saying, "travel really begins in the imagination." She reminds us of t...2021-03-2252 minApostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 14: Spring Equinox: Restoration, Renewal, Adapting & Voicing Your ActionHello sweet, Moon Minnjas!
We are back this week with a brand new episode celebrating the ushering in of a brand new season! Greetings, Spring!! My... are we glad to see you!!
The Spring Equinox lands on March 20th. It's the Fall Equinox for those in the Southern Hemisphere. Also, a time of great beauty and surrender.
In this episode, we chat all about rebirth and regrowth. Feeling a little outta whack moving into a new season and how to help with the adjustment. Making time for yourself and using your...2021-03-1549 minApostrophe Soul Radio(REBROADCAST) Through the Cracks Comes The Light: Dualism, Empowerment, Angels, and Our Yoga StoriesIn recognition of collectively arriving where we have, living through the experiences of this last year. We thought sharing a rebroadcast of this episode, would be appropriate. One of our favorites and most listened to! The original airdate was October 7, 2020. Enjoy!
Welcome, Moon Minnjas! In this episode, we explore the topic of Light: what it means to embrace our own light within and the empowerment we can find through the process. We talk about dualism, polarity, and the extremism felt in our collective world today. These themes connect to our own personal stories related...2021-03-091h 13Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 13: Soulful Sunday: Manifestation, Exploring Your Curiosity & Doing Your Own ThingHey Moon Minnjas!!
Jessie and Mary are back this week, filled to the brim with gratitude! Feeling the good kind of exhausted, we sit down for another beautiful, Sunday chat, on the heels of our second Apostrophe Soul Pop-up Live Sale that occurred the night before, on Saturday. So grateful for its success!
In this episode, we introduce the concept of manifestation and tips on how to apply it within your own life in simple terms.
How finding your own groove and staying with a practice plays a key role in...2021-03-0135 minApostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 12: Soulful Sunday: Getting In Touch With Your Heart Space, Releasing Control & Welcoming Miracles InWelcome back for another beautiful Soulful Sunday sit down with Jessie and Mary!
In today's episode, we really go deep into the ideas of connecting to your own heart, the intelligence of your heart, how it has its own way of communicating to you, and recognizing and exploring its electromagnetic field.
We talk about how trusting, releasing control and surrendering may usher in a new kind of flow into daily life. When we pay attention to certain things in the mundane, we see things that keep us encouraged when we might otherwise feel lost...2021-02-221h 09Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 11: Soulful Sunday: Finding Your Support, Flow vs. Structure, Kundalini Yoga & Moving Through ResistenceThis episode was so much fun!! We sat down for another beautiful Soulful Sunday conversation together. We are loving feeling the cozy, calming, weekend vibes within these midwinter chats! We go inward and deep as we chat about harmony and the delicate balance between being in flow, following our inward voice and the structure of daily life.
We discuss a favorite tool we both have come to love, the technology of Kundalini Yoga. How it has upleveled our lives and brought healing on a physical level, a mental and emotional spectrum for both of us. How...2021-02-161h 08Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 10: Soulful Sunday: Coffee and Delish Convo: Mindset, Connection, Discipline, Creative Processes & Self-CareJoin us for this special episode as we recalibrate the podcast with a different and simplified format. Settle in with your own lovely cup of goodness and enjoy!
We figured out recording this podcast via Zoom and we are so proud of ourselves! Just another step on this journey as we learn and grow in our individual personal growth journeys, in our frienship, and in our business, together. In this episode we chat about mindset, managing our lives on a day to day basis. Cultivating discipline, illustration and writing processes. Different learning styles and techniques and tools that may help...2021-02-081h 00Apostrophe Soul RadioEpisode 9: Dreaming While We Sleep and Living An Intentional, Peaceful, Dreamy LifeHi Moon Minnjas!
In today's episode, we discuss why we dream, how dreams connect to our daily lives. How we can and are able to rest better. Triggering the parasympathetic system, protecting our ways of rest and improving how we are able to rejuvenate ourselves by having a nightly routine. We also talk about what our dream lives would look like. How sharing your dreams with others can spark motivation. How setting intentions and being mindful with how we live our lives everyday can lead us to feeling less anxious.
We learn about...2021-01-1353 minApostrophe Soul RadioSPEAKEASY #5: solo w/Mary--Play The Way You Feel: Intention Setting, Gratitude & How to Create a Vision BoardToday's episode is a quick Speakeasy about setting intentions and the different ways to create a vision board. Mary chats about ways to ease anxiety and releasing what needs to be left behind in 2020. Goal setting, as we move forward, into the new year and just being ok with moving slower. Grab a journal and a some special time away with yourself and enjoy.
Mary's Business Coach: @sydneyecampbell on Instagram2020-12-3115 minApostrophe Soul RadioJoy to the World!! Holiday Celebrations, Gratitude, the Winter Solstice Lull & Diamantina QuartzIn this fun episode we discuss our own personal special holiday traditions, history and travels abroad. We go deeper into understanding how having a gratitude practice effects the brain on neurobiological and psychological levels. Understanding the Winter Solstice and what that means on an ecological level as well as a spiritual level. We uncover the the mystery of the Christmas Star. Our crystal of the week is Diamantida Quartz. And as always, we end with our inquiries to Papa Merlin!
@apostrophe_soul on Instagram
ApostropheSoul.Etsy.com Christmas Star: https://www.google.com...2020-12-191h 02Apostrophe Soul Radio{REBROADCAST}: Navigating the Waters: Understanding Anxiety, Intuition, and Viking SunstonesMoon Minnjas, we are in the flow-- creating all kinds of art and gifts for the holiday season!
We will be back next week with a new full episode, in celebration and reflection of the holidays. But, for this week, we thought it would be worth it to revisit our third episode, where we discuss how to navigate anxiety. In the midst of a global pandemic and holiday season like no other, this topic feels especially relevant.
This episode originally aired on September 23rd, in the fall. The description is as follows:2020-12-0959 minApostrophe Soul RadioSPEAKEASY #4: Solo with Jessie--Krampuslauf and Old World Holiday MagicJoin Jessie for a reflective chat on her travel experiences abroad during the holidays, as we move into this season of the yuletide. Even from home, there are wonders to unearth in the stories we tell and traditions we discover.
References and Resources:
'The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil,' by Al Ridenour.
Travel Blog (The Adventures of Jessie and The Grumpy Gnome):
https://jessieandgrumpygnome.com/
https://linktr.ee/jessie.and.grumpygnome
Apostrophe Soul Etsy Shop:
...2020-12-0325 minApostrophe Soul RadioSPEAKEASY #3: Solo with Mary Gratitude and Making Space for CreativityWelcome back to our new series of shorter episodes, where we can dive into specific topics with more depth and check in with our Moon Minnjas :). In this episode, Mary chats about how to create space for ourselves, a daily gratitude practice and exploring your own creativity.
Resource: Rachel & Dave Hollis, starttoday.com2020-11-2915 minApostrophe Soul RadioUnderstanding The Divine Masculine: with special guest Jason KaplanCourage. Motivation. Responsibility. Leadership.
These are all signature qualities of the Divine Masculine, an extraordinary energy available within us all. Join us in a great conversation with special guest Jason Kaplan to learn more about energetic archetypes, balancing the Divine Masculine with our Divine Feminine, and how we can tap into inherent strength to lead boldly, radiantly, and confidently as our highest selves. This week's discovery takes a philosophical turn as Mary shares her research on Stoicism, and ways to connect to this concept with presence and wisdom in our daily lives...2020-11-181h 23Apostrophe Soul RadioSPEAKEASY #2: Activating the VoiceJoin us for conversation and really good coffee in a new 'Speak Easy' mini episode!
Welcome back to our new series of shorter episodes, where we can dive into specific topics with more depth and check in with our Moon Minnjas :). In this conversation, we discuss activation of our voice and explore the essence of the throat chakra. Through interesting research and shared experiences, we reflect on how to embrace self expression, honesty, and true communication.
Thank you to Fluid Coffee (Bosco Store) for the awesome recording space!
@fluidcoffeelove
...2020-11-1236 minApostrophe Soul RadioAnd the Phoenix Shall Rise: Finding Strength and Transformation through The Divine FeminineJoin us for a very special episode, and engage the powerful energy of The Divine Feminine!
It's a momentous week, and we felt it was an important time to celebrate the strength, compassion, and fierce power of the divine feminine energy present within all of us. In our discussion, we explore ways to connect to the feminine energy within--to ignite your intuition, embrace self-love, and harness your inner phoenix to rise above all obstacles! Mary shares an incredible personal discovery of Tara, the Female Buddha, and new journal prompts. Jessie performs an original song, inspired by a dream and calling upo...2020-11-071h 28Apostrophe Soul RadioSPEAKEASY #1: The Heart ChakraJoin us for conversation and really good coffee on our first 'Speak Easy' mini episode!
This is the first of a series of shorter episodes, where we can dive into specific topics with more depth and check in with our Moon Minnjas :). In this conversation, we explore the nature of the Heart Chakra. Through fascinating research and honest reflection, we discuss how to channel emotional intensity into creativity, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Thank you to Fluid Coffee (Bosco Store) for the awesome recording space!
@fluidcoffeelove
2020-10-2837 minApostrophe Soul RadioFacing the Darkness: Harmonizing our Shadow Magic"When you light a candle, you also cast a shadow." --Ursula K. Le Guin
Welcome to Episode 5, Moon Minnjas, where we explore The Shadow! We dive into deep discussion about how to understand and work with The Shadow Self, through Jungian psychology, emotional intelligence, and the chakras. We celebrate Halloween traditions, share ghost stories, learn about the magical crystal Mystic Merlinite (Indigo Gabbro), and consult Papa Merlin with this week's questions.
Be sure to check out the rare Full Blue Hunter's Moon on Halloween night!
Send us...2020-10-211h 05Apostrophe Soul RadioThrough the Cracks Comes The Light: Dualism, Empowerment, Angels, and Our Yoga StoriesWelcome, Moon Minnjas! In this episode, we explore the topic of Light: what it means to embrace our own light within and the empowerment we can find through the process. We talk about dualism, polarity, and the extremism felt in our collective world today. These themes connect to our own personal stories related to Yoga and how our practice has transformed our connection to self. We dive deep into discoveries about Angels, the art of Lithophanes, and our crystal of the week, Lodolite (Garden Quartz, Shaman Stone). Resources and References: Apostrophe Soul Instagram: ...2020-10-071h 15Apostrophe Soul RadioNavigating the Waters: Understanding Anxiety, Intuition, and Viking SunstonesHappy start of Autumn, Moon Minnjas!
In this week's episode, we tackle the sensitive subject of Anxiety: defining it, understanding it, and working with it. We discuss how we manage this energy and our mindset surrounding it on a daily basis. By tuning in to our internal guidance system, we can learn to navigate uncertainty by expanding our awareness through practices like meditation, movement, and mindfulness. We share new journal prompts, explore a little Viking history, learn about the magnificent mineral, Calcite, and present this week's questions to Papa Merlin.
2020-09-2359 minApostrophe Soul RadioSupport, Worthiness, & Understanding Your Own Process + The History of Photogravure + Carnelian, the Sunset Crystal of CourageWelcome, moon minnjas! This week, we celebrate the official launch of our Etsy shop, Apostrophe Soul! In this episode, we dive deep into discussion about support, worthiness, transition, empowerment, and understanding your own process. We also explore topics surrounding the nature of work and forging your own unique path towards achieving goals. The history of photography (specifically, photogravures) captures our interest, and the sunset crystal carnelian makes an appearance to help us tap into our inner strength. Papa Merlin answers our listeners' questions.
Special thanks to:
Sydney Campbell, Mary's...2020-09-0900 minApostrophe Soul RadioOur Origin Story: Bringing Dreams to Life, In Real TimeWelcome to our space!
Meet the Dreamers behind the Dream, Mary Beth Kaplan and Jessie Howe! We are excited to share our origin story: an idea inspired by a shared love of art and literature that began as a conversation and grew into existence. Join us on this journey as we discover treasures of antiquity and bring them new life. Get your hearts and minds ready to engage the soul as we talk sonic imagination, energetic transformation, and our ability to connect and rise together.
In this first episode, we get...2020-08-2649 min