Sometimes the best time to sharpen your message is when no one’s expecting it; like on the way to the gym. I recorded this quick video while driving, because inspiration doesn’t wait for a spotlight. If you’re a speaker, thought leader, or storyteller, don’t overlook those in-between moments. They’re often the ones that carry your voice the farthest. Enjoy the video; and try it yourself sometime!

Next week, 2 days of travel, 3 days of seminar. The topic - Creating a Healthy Work Environment. The agenda - Day One - The Person (ensuring all realize how much they have to offer). Day Two - The Team (learning to work together). Day Three - Conflict Resolution. The audience - the staff of an Indigenous Women's Shelter for Abused Women. I love my work but my work is not easy. It is often challenging to reach the most disempowered, the most marginalized, the most abused. But I can, because once upon a time ... I was in that shelter. The journey continues. Never forget - it happened FOR you, not to you. USE what you need. There are people who so need it. Miigwetch/Thank you Sandi

We talk about starting a speech or seminar with a powerful statement but I love to end with something powerful as well and often I read out this print, taken from the pages of my first book. Once you read the words, the reason for doing that becomes obvious - I don't want them to let my words remain just words. Sharing for inspiration. Love you! HUGSSSSSSS Sandi (Reprinted here for ease of reading.) It's Up to You ... I believe in you And I am willing to remind you of that As often as you need. I know you deserve everything you dream of. I know you are a good person. I know that I am blessed to know you ... But at the end of the day It is up to you. I believe in your gifts But if you never use them, If you never challenge yourself Nothing will change for you. If you listen to my words but take no action, They will always remain Just words. If you smile and say thank you When I tell you I believe in you, But never believe in yourself Than your past is destined to be your future. I KNOW you can do it, I know you want, need and deserve more But it is up to you, my friend. I am your cheerleader But you are the captain of this team And it's up to you if you become the champion You were destined to be. All I can do is cheer ... and cheer I do Every single day.

You wanna know how you get 16 years in? I was new in business. I had no "following" of any sort, but still I showed up, every single day, to shoot these videos. This one was originally shared on YouTube on December 30, 2029 when I was all of THREE MONTHS in business. It is not polished nor perfect. I knew NOTHING about lighting or editing but I knew how to help people. And authentic honesty builds you a following. START TODAY! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/tJBKgypwnsc

I am awake, I am alive, and this morning, I AM PUMPED because soon I will be heading to yet another First Nation (Indigenous) community that needs my help. Like any other marginalized community, the three natural human reactions to oppression are obvious here - violence (in all its forms), acquiescence and non-violent resistance and non-violent resistance IS MYJAM! Together, we will REFUSE to be the stereotype. Together, we will HEAL. Together, we will LAUGH. Together, we wilL LEARN. And I cannot wait to assist yet another community be all it desires to be for its current members and for future generations. The journey begins in a few hours! YAY! Crush your week, everyone! Plant the seeds for YOUR amazing tomorrow! Love ya! Sandi