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Listen "The Magic of Water as Guide During Challenging Times with Maria Soleil"
Episode Synopsis
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Maria Soleil to discuss the healing power of nature during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how elemental water has shaped her journey. Maria shares her childhood experiences with sailing, her journey through grief during the challenging times of COVID, and the pivotal moments that led her to focus on sustainability and social impact in her career. Join us for an intimate conversation that delves into the emotional and psychological benefits of nature, the importance of purposeful work, and how connecting with natural elements can guide us through life's toughest challenges.00:00 Introduction and Interview Overview00:50 Meet Maria Soleil: Marketing Consultant and Nature Enthusiast02:11 Childhood Memories: Sailing and Nature05:03 The Story Behind the Surname 'Soleil'12:19 Navigating Grief and Finding Solace in Nature25:21 The Emotional Connection to Water26:56 The Influence of Bruce Lee's Philosophy27:34 The Universal Appeal of Water28:33 The Role of Water in Consciousness30:42 Starting a Purpose-Driven Business32:46 The B Corp Movement46:43 Balancing Technology and Nature48:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement About Maria SoleilMaria is a marketing consultant and director of Soleil Marketing - the first B Corp certified female-owned marketing consultancy in Kent, UK. With 13 years of experience, she helps purpose-driven brands grow through strategic marketing and meaningful communications. Her experience spans sustainability, social impact, renewable energy, construction and more. Maria trained in sustainable marketing at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership. She is Certified Carbon Literate, and trained in nature connection facilitation. Known for her calm, collaborative approach, Maria believes in the power of marketing as not just a force for growth, but a force for good. In recent years she has had several transformational solo experiences in nature and is passionate not only about the power of nature to heal us, but the deeper connection it gives that motivates us to care for the natural world.Her website: https://www.soleilmarketing.co.uk/About Maureen Calamia Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold. COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/ BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859 SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/ SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia
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