Showing posts with label divasabroad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label divasabroad. Show all posts

Thursday, 7 January 2016

Dance, Fitness, Culture




Welcome to 2016. The year where we rise up like champions!

I am excited to see what is in store for us all. But first, let me highlight a few magical moments in 2015 as it truly was a year of growth, connections, and awareness. The pillars of Simply Shakera Inc., Dance, Fitness, and Culture have been used to share these moments
 

DANCE

My love, my outlet and the driving force behind Simply Shakera Inc.
“…stand for a moment with your eyes closed. Feel the connection of your feet to the floor and just relax. If you feel completely at a loss for what to do, imagine your breath supplying your entire body with a golden fluid, making your body light and flexible. Allow this to transition into any movements you wish, moving as the body dictates. Flow, float, stomp, jump up and down.” - Unknown



I am grateful to have danced all the way through 2015 with so many talented people creating everlasting memories for my clients. Make sure to get your dance on today!

Favourite Dance Moment


Simply Shakera Flash Mobs helped almost a dozen men pop the question this year to their special ladies. My fave dance moment for #2015 would have to be our performance for the "A Wedding to Remember" segment on The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV 


If the video link is not visible, please click here: http://youtu.be/anfWAsk5zAQ


FITNESS


The second and most integral part of Simply Shakera Inc.
My personal fitness journey is ever-growing and I am grateful to all my clients/students who have allowed me to be a part of theirs. I cannot wait to sweat with you and look forward to introducing 3 NEW workouts in 2016!

Fundraisers, Fitness Center Sessions, Television, Bachelorettes, International, Conferences... So Grateful For This Journey!

Favourite Fitness Moment


It was hard to select just one favourite but organic vibin' moments like the video clip below gets me every time! Everyone being free and feeling the rhythm... shout out to “Di Humber Crew”.

 
  

CULTURE


By definition, it is “a way of life of a group of people--the behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.

My Caribbean culture has helped define who I am hence why it is a major component of Simply Shakera Inc.


2015 allowed ample opportunities for my company Carnival Spice and Everything Nice to showcase and celebrate Caribbean mas, music, and movement. My hope is that drastic changes are made to CARIBANA so it truly reflects the amazing Caribbean culture while allowing the Caribbean community to thrive. 

Favourite Culture Moment

 

Appearing LIVE in a segment on CityLine Canada with the Toronto Revellers. The energy, the culture, the reach to a broader audience – it was a wonderful day. Huge shout out to my dancin’ partner Mr. Meggy. Tracy Moore, I am glad you are one of “our people”. <3


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Thursday, 10 December 2015

#SSInBelize



 Thank you Belize for exchanging energy, knowledge, and lessons with the women of Divas Abroad 2015.


Your culture is rich with history.... Your people are full of love!
Being from a Jamaican background - I was especially comfortable! 



I embraced the rain and enjoyed the food… the memories will last forever <3




The Divas Abroad were in Belize as part of a women's empowerment initiative that was quite successful. Diva Girl Inc, Dare to Be a Dandelion, and The Cornerstone Foundation partnered to create a cultural exchange program between women in Canada and women in Belize. Seminar topics were selected in hopes of supporting the Belizean women’s journey through entrepreneurship. 


 The women from Belize in turn taught workshops that showcased services from their new businesses such as sewing, baking, hammock making and how to prepare a local dish from the Garifuna culture.



Instead of breaking down what we did, I would like to share principles that I was reminded of. I hope whoever reads this will make it their mission to live life (or continue living life) with these principles in mind. 

Be Fearless!


In work, in life, in love...  



Climb to the top of that mountain... Invest in your potential and/or great idea... 
Share your talent and never underestimate your capabilities. 



I promise you will feel amazing once you take a chance on yourself!

 
You Never Need A Reason To Help Someone!


This is very straight forward.
Your hand has the power to change someone's dreary situation, make someone smile, lift someone up (physically and spiritually)... 
See how you can be of service to someone today



Everything Is Energy!


In describing energy, a great quote reads: "Your thoughts begin it, your emotion amplifies it, and your action increases its momentum".



Keep your energy positive! Like attracts like! 

  
We Are One People!


After conversing with a group of women from different backgrounds, different ages who live in different countries, and speak different languages; you would be surprised by the amount of similarities that one can identify among the group.  I particularly noticed this after Divas Abroad 15'.




With individual strengths and weaknesses - we have more opportunity as a community to thrive if we collaborate more. 



Listen to more stories so that you can meet more people who share your vision.
#Strength in numbers


Gratitude Is The Attitude! 


Life Is A Blessing. 

Our resources are gifts. Appreciate them! Give thanks.
Cherish all that you have and all who you love. 



This is the perfect opportunity to say thanks again to all of my kind sponsors. Your support means so much and I am glad that you have been a part of this memory. The ladies and I raised a total of $14, 000. So amazing! #Amen


Meet The Divas:

SHE IS: in her 20s, in her 30s, in her 40s, Canadian, Japanese, Scottish, Jamaican, Portuguese, Trinidadian, Mexican, Irish, Colombian,  an entrepreneur, a university student, a mother, a wife, preparing for marriage, someone's significant other, a lover of the lord, spiritually driven, atheist, an extrovert, an introvert and so much more. 



With a heart full of love she unites with others to make further impact on this world we all live in. 

BRIGITTE GRENIER

MELANIE MEADE


DAVIDA GRAGOR
JILL VALENTINE
Founder of Dare To Be A Dandelion

NATALIA JUAREZ
Founder of Lovistics

LAURA FURTADO
 Founder of Diva Girl Inc.

SARAH WEINRAUCH

CARYN PARCHMENT
Owner of Diva Girl Fashion
  
CAITLIN MCLEAN

CHARLENE DIPCHAN

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