Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Rowena List aired April 5th
At the heart of Getting It Togetheris founder Rowena List.
Rowena’s 25+ years of experience and expertise in “getting it together” are multi-faceted – being a successful entrepreneur, speaker and coach/trainer, have all played an important role in honing Rowena’s natural ability to harness and teach others the best practices for getting – and staying – organized, and for maximizing one’s time.
Rowena’s non-judgmental, supportive and caring nature, along with her irresistible energy and enthusiasm make working with her feel ‘safe’ and empowering – whether it’s a full-scale de-clutter and re-organize or move scenario, or coaching and training on how to master all sources of ‘incoming’, to-do’s and commitments.
Rowena’s highly interactive speaking engagements have spanned the globe and her organizational tips have led to numerous media attention, including Breakfast TV, Global TV and Fanny Keifer. You may have also heard her on CBC Radio or read her de-cluttering tips in More magazine, Canadian Living, Vancouver Sun, and The Vancouver Province.
I am coming up to 40 years here in Vancouver, I originally came here from England via South Africa and the US arriving here July 1980. I was only meant to be here a year than of the United States, but I met me now ex-husband 5 months in, now with 3 grown children, 2 senior pets, one divorce, and many adventures I am still here.
When I first arrived I was not sure, I thought it was more advanced than it was, and in many ways, it was a sleepy town. Beautiful stunning yes, but still a bit behind the times. Every roaming clouds. In those days it was easy to walk the whole town, nothing was very busy, but as I did, I discovered wonderful places to eat at, to walk by, and to embrace. It woke up in a big way with our EXPO 86, a most wonderful Fair that invited the world to come and play.
BC PLACE AND SCIENCE WORLD
You cannot deny the beauty of the mountains shining down on you, reflecting in the waters around you. You can not deny the vibration of the trees and ever roaming clouds and sun dancing together. Life here in Vancouver is in its nature, it does not matter how tall a building they build or how many, your eye is drawn to those mountains, the forests, the sea and lakes that are always around you no matter where you are, for you can feel the life all around you, moving within you, uplifting you, speaking to you and inviting you in.
If you’re an active person there is much for you, skiing, water skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, sailing, biking, walks galore, there are wonderful trails to go on, alone, with the family with dogs, up a mountain, by waters, in the forests, no end of options. We have great outdoor stores to get you fitted out with any and everything you will need. Everywhere is just 15-45 minutes from the city to get to, so choices are abundant.
Robson Square
If you a coffee person we have coffee houses on every corner, we sit outside in all weathers, and we are so friendly loving to meet visitors from afar, and all of them have Wi-Fi and food. I am a coffee person and love going with my dog to a new place having a coffee and meeting the locals, always a treat.
If you love food, look no further, we are such a diverse selection it will blow your mind, from the White Spot Canadian burgers to the best West Coast Seafood to Japanese’s, Chinese, Korean, fusion styles, English, Vegan, Vegetarian, Steakhouses, Ethnic, Italian, Spanish, Vietnam, Mexican, Ethiopian, Indian, Irish, Scottish, Soul food, and so many more, whatever your palette desires, even great street food.
Outdoor music festivals
As for entertainment, there is always theatre going on, big and small, dinner theatre, dancing, comedy clubs, night clubs galore, poetry hour, meetups, art club, Art centers, museums, Science World, sports arenas and live international entertainers, and again so much more, for you the single, the couples, the families. Whatever you feel like doing active or viewing we have it for you.
Walks around Stanley park one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world is wonderful. One side you have the forest, the other the sea with the mountains close by. You can walk it cycle it, go through it, eat at many restaurants within it and bring your camera for there is so much to see. We have many bike rental shops just off Georgia and Davie.
Granville Island market and an aqua bus connecting you to the city.
Then there is Granville Island filled with a wonderful market of fresh foods to awaken your taste buds and food stalls to fill your belly. In the summer there is always entertainment going on so grab an ice cream take a seat and enjoy the fun. Don’t want stall food then try the many restaurants on the island while enjoying the views.
It is also cool to walk the whole island and see the shops many filled with Canadian Indian Art, and artistic clothes to take home with you. Do take a look at all the other wonderful artists there, so many with unique skills and artistry, they are all over the Island. This is where Emily Carr art institute is and the Arts Umbrella and don’t forget to check out Granville Island AiL brewery. gib.ca/beer
Now don’t forget the children, there is a whole building dedicated to the kids filled with fun things to do and play at, also a water park just nearby. (kidsmarket.)
If you just go the other side left just before the bridge into Granville island you will find the best fish and chips hut called Go Fish, fresh fish daily and so good, but always busy so allow for time, one can just sit having a drink looking at the city and all the yachts while waiting for your good food.
Robson Street
Shopping might be your thing, well, put on your walking shoes for we have so many great shops to empty your wallet in, check out Roots our Canadian store filled with great bags and activewear (cnr of Burrard and Robson) Robson is our Rodeo drive, high-end stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, ice cream and coffee bars and Bars everywhere. Granville Street is the main hub for many stores both on the street and in the mall, again filled with restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, movie houses, and so much more. It is a different type of street more everyday life happening there.
Gas Town
Take a walk down to Gas Town, you will find different more artsy shops here and again some very good upper restaurants. The famous Gas clock is here and the streets are a delight to walk down with the mountains peeking through. Coffee, alcohol, food, shops, entertainment, or just simply sightseeing, it is all here.
China Town Dim Sum
Go up a bit further and you’re in China Town, filled with Chinese foods shops with all the delights of China. Herbal Medicines, Herbal doctors, an ingredient for all that ails you. Foods that are visual and extraordinary and Dim-sum delights, so many good restaurants for just noodles congee (a rice soup) or crab and lobster dining, it is all here.
Don’t forget to check out the Chinese gardens where a lot of TV and movie shows have been filmed in.
Burnaby Inlet
You want to get out of the city and go for a drive? Well, which way, for whichever will take you somewhere beautiful. Go East along with Hastings and you will see everyday life from our street people to our Italian neighborhood to the inlet flanked by mountains. This route can take you to SFU University up Burnaby mountain, or along the waters into Port Moody where you can walk along the waters or go further around all the way to Bunsen Lake and hike around that and have a great swim.
White Rock
You can go South to White Rock on the border of the US, with its open sky’s and seas walks and foods, it is a delight to go and welcome such open skies. Go North of Vancouver and you can go skiing up Grouse Mountain, visit the bears and elk, see the amazing city views and also cross country skiing on Mount Seamore or Cypress, or drive further 90-120 minutes to Whistler. You can ski, dine, be entertained, walks, have fun and party for everyone, summer or winter.
Whistler Mountain Village
So many people come here on the way somewhere else, and say why did I not stay longer in Vancouver? If you want to enjoy here then give it time, for there are so many options, so much to do, so many places to go to, so many things to see, so time is what you need.
From intellect to an athlete, to artist to music, to theatergoer to food-est, to the simple enjoyment of life, we have it all here for you. Yes, we get a lot of rain at times, but we are not cold, and we would not have this beauty without the rain, so grab an umbrella if need, and get out there and explore, you will find us welcoming and friendly, for we are a diverse culture of so many international nations, we do not judge people by their skin but by their embracement of life, and we embrace our wonderful differences, look at me, a Brit who married a Chinese man who has the most beautiful wonderful children.
So come and see us, I know you will fall in love, we are fabulous people who live in a divine place and we love living life.
Stanley Park Wall
Humble Roots Cafe & Deli
“We are inspired by homegrown, handcrafted and seasonal fare”
13179 224th street, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, British Columbia
Positive Vibrations Roundtable with Sara Troy and her guests John Hood and Aeron Jensan aired from March 22nd on.
John Hood sent this ART to the Vatican and was accepted by His Holiness Pope Francis, confirmed by Chief of Staff Monsignor .
Every year John Hood blesses various Faith Families around the world with a gift of his depiction of Christ. In turn many faith leaders and art critics have responded with expressions of gratitude. They have also declared his art worthy of bringing to the attention of Pope Francis and the Vatican. Thus John is beginning an artistic pilgrimage nurturing the hope that a divine intervention will one day see his depiction of Christ gracing the revered corridors of the Vatican.
John likes the picture so much and His Holiness likes it as well he thought he would like to take it a little further and help humanity around the world.
During my networking I made friends with the Canadian Commander of the White Knights of Malta and this year they presented me with their Light Award. This is for ordinary people who have stepped up in a big way to help humanity.
The Commander introduced me to the Duchess de Rochefort, who has since endorsed my artwork and appointed me to her Royal Court as an Agricultural Advisor.
Then last month, I became the Recipient of the Order of the Royal House de Rochefort Original Holy Trinity, Order if Merit. This is given to people who stand up the the Environment, educating the children, and helping humanity. Other recipients are: His Holiness Pope Francis, SAS Prince Albert ll, Robert Weaver, Oprah Winfrey and Kofi Annon.
John says.” My Gardening business is now tied to my art because through Linked-in I have made a connection with a businessman in Vancouver who dehydrates food for soil adamants, but he is also able to take veggies/produce past it’s best and dehydrate those”.
We have contacted the Pattison Group of Overwaite chain President Mr. Glen Clark, and hope to hear back a good response to this project.
The Gardening Guru is in the running for the Best Green Business Award.
Distributer for CITYPOD, Impact Bioenergy, GAIA Dehydrater, Justbiofiber, Surrey Red Wigglers, Captain Recycling owner.
Having invested the last 20 years into the business of picking up junk and garbage and a service called recycling, you could say that I’ve confirmed almost everything we call ‘junk and garbage’ can be recycled.
In the past seven years my focus has been on this transition, teaching others how and what to recycle. Our service of picking up garbage that is source separated saves our customers money and is an incentive to continue to keep their hauling costs low.
I call it Captain Recycling with a catchy tag, turning your garbage into recycling.
Well before the recent by-laws that prohibit food waste going into the garbage stream, I got busy with about 150 customers; task: source separate, recycle. We did field studies of source containment for their organics and how to best give us, their hauler, their food waste. In a 20 litre pail that we re-line each time. This has worked most effectively, so far.
I calculated that in order to compost up to 1/3 of a growing client base that source separates, I would have to process between 3,000 and 5,000 lbs per month within 3 years.
Composting ‘rapidly’ became a project. How to process ‘time efficiently’ Very quickly, between 2007 and 2014 the volume increased. I knew there were mechanical options and they required research. There were no conclusions to this research other than having to buy the machines of choice and use them to compliment one another.
Next step: Develop a greenhouse operation that produces nutritious soil.
I set out to develop Vermiculture and Vermicompost with the end product of these machines. I’ve learned it’s quite a challenge and that It is quite possible that I could produce more end product than I could store. How to utilize this product most effectively is one of the biggest challenges.
So far, I have only 2 of 3 machines operational, one being a rotational drum that composts 120 lbs of macerated feedstock per day, called a CITYPOD, the other being a dehydrator that processes 100 lbs in a 9 hour cycle, called a GAIA GC 100.
What has brought me together with John is our mutual interest in finding the best use of dehydrated organics. How to replenish food gardens with a 10 – 1 soil amendment How to process 500 lbs of banana or peppers – into 50 lbs of sterilized dehydrated feedstock and send it to places around the globe that are food starved.
In closure, to best answer ‘why’ am I doing this. As a business person, hauler, I want to take this weight off my loads. I pay for weight – so there is a daily economic incentive.
Job creation. Removing food waste is an average of 40% off my dump fees. I take this savings and put it into the job creation account of composting with machines.
Reduce carbon emissions by targeting methane, 10 times the effect of carbon on global warming.
Create nutritious soil and fertilizers and dehydrated edible food – local and global markets
Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Suzanne Doyle-Ingram, aired March 29th-April 4th
Multi-Author Books: for Entrepreneurs and Business Professionals.
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Prominence Publishing’s CEO is Suzanne Doyle-Ingram is the best-selling author of 7 books, and she has written or co-written a total of 13 books. She has also helped over a hundred business professionals get published by bringing together the collaborative efforts of experts in various fields that contribute to one book on a specific topic. Suzanne has had tremendous success with this model.
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She lives in Gibsons, BC, Canada with her husband James and their three kids ages 9, 12 and 14.
I wish we lived in a colourless world where we looked to each other’s hearts, souls, and spirits.
I wish we would see each other not by our colour but by our soul, see each other from the inside out before embracing the gift of our cultural skin.
I wish we would proudly stand tall in our integral character and own our choices.
I wish that honesty was our currency and people were the global wealth.
I wish we could embrace our heritage while opening our arms to one another, seeing the beauty and not the diversity.
I wish we embraced a God of loving-kindness, not a dictatorship of GODHUMAN control.
I wish we stopped waging war on each other and instead enabled each other to grow.
I wish we were kinder towards one another, kinder to ourselves, kinder to the planet and all living beings.
I wish we saw the need to be united, to bring our purpose to the table in contributing to the feast.
I wish I were stronger to shout out about the need for love, love of oneself, each other, and all life on this incredible planet.
I wish hate would diminish and fear slide off our backs.
I wish we were a people who desire peace, love, kindness, giving, caring sharing of our divine gifts.
I wish we find the courage to step up, be counted, participate, contribute, speak out against pain and suffering, and not turn a blind eye.
I wish we all could see the wonders of this world in each other of life.
I wish we would embrace divine love, heavenly source, healing divine energy, and life’s force.
I wish we would open our minds before our mouths, open our hearts before being unkind, and open our consciences before committing a crime toward one another.
I wish one and all to feel free, riding the wave of divine love, feeling the joy of life, and embracing the possibilities of tomorrow.
I wish we would start talking, start embracing, start asking, start listening, start caring, and start needing to hear, feel and see how wonderful life would be in a colourless world.
I wish you could see that under that skin, that race, that sex, that faith, you are a heart, a soul, and a spirit with a mind of illuminating intrigue and that in giving, sharing caring, you will heal, unite and care for this world and all in it.
I wish everyone the strength, courage, wisdom, the compassion to step up and be a part of the equation, the solution, and stop being the problem.
I believe it is in us to let go of the hate, fear, anger, dread, pain, and delusion and take that first step to make our wish come true for us and all of our humankind.
We are the answer; we have the tools, we are divinely guided, we are not alone, and we are so much more than we think we are.
This is my wish for humankind. Will you join me in making it happen?
By Sara Troy, wishing you all love and peace.
Owner-Operator-Host of Self Discovery Wisdom Community
John likes the picture so much and His Holiness likes it as well he thought he would like to take it a little further and help humanity around the world.
Having invested the last 20 years into the business of picking up junk and garbage and a service called recycling, you could say that I’ve confirmed almost everything we call ‘junk and garbage’ can be recycled.
Suzanne Doyle-Ingram of Prominence Publishing brings a unique publishing company that is very different from a traditional publishing company.
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