"Be the change you want to see in the world." — Gandhi
Uncommon Threads, Lawrence
From 2017 to present on Empowerment Boutique that Boosts Women's Self-Esteem Through Clothes. Member of the Women's Empowerment Board that offers workshops and program to the women the Boutique serves. Workshop presenter on "The Power-of-the-Mind" and "Mind-Body Connection" as well as a round table discussion panelist on "Making Good Decision in the Face of Adversity".
Si, Se Puede, Lawrence , Lawrence
Starting in 2016 to present offering a six week programs to both girls and boys groups on the
Power of the Mind and Positive Thinking.
Together we learn how to better understand how our thoughts, words, emotions,
intentions and actions impact our wellness, relationships and our everyday
living! We learn how to create an atmosphere that is more conducive to
learning and how to apply useful and special techniques to help us focus.
Participants work on gratitude journals, random acts of kindness, vision boards and the power of positive thinking!
A participants said: "I am now more confident and because I shared what I have learned with my
family they are now more positive"- Ashley age 11
I’m committed to bringing more peace to the world by empowering others through volunteer services and community work. I offer my time and services to a number of organizations, and coordinate programs like Project Makeover.
Miracle Work in the Community
North Shore Women For Hope - who has partnered with Esperanza Academy in Lawrence a
tuition-free, independent middle school in the Episcopal tradition welcoming
girls of diverse faiths, races and cultures from Lawrence, Massachusetts. The
school is 100% privately funded and relies on the generosity of its donors. Their
mission is to inspire our students to become active learners and responsible
global citizens. We empower and prepare our girls to meet challenges with
courage, integrity, and respect.
Soldier-On - www.WeSoldierOn.org , Leeds, MA
I presented my power-of-the-mind training to female war veterans living in a shelter that provides stability during a time of transition. This program was specifically designed to help empower these women to get their lives back on track and to have hope for their future.
Emerson Hospital
I’m a member of
Emerson Hospital’s Reiki and Integrative Medicine Teams. Through my collaboration with the hospital, I
offer patients the benefits of Reiki healing sessions and assist with guided
imagery, in addition to teaching the hospital staff about the mind-body-spirit
connection.
Concord Prison System
I work with the local
prison to increase the likelihood of successful reintegration of inmates back into society. I work with these adults to focus their attention on
creating a more positive, fulfilling life and finding gainful employment,
rather than returning to the circumstances that led to their incarceration. I help them learn
to believe in themselves and give them hope when there does not seem to be any.
Social Work
For over 22 years, I
coached low-income individuals and families to help them become empowered, self-sufficient, and free
of government assistance.
Worcester Meditation Center
I facilitated meditation sessions for families and the courts.
Restorative Justice Program (RJP)
I facilitated
and mediated sessions between the victims and perpetrators of a crime
in an effort to restore peace and harmony to both of their lives.
Miracle Work with Project Makeover
Inspiring * Motivating * Empowering
The Project Makeover team works from the outside in to beautify and empower women. Project Makeover started based
on the belief in the power of gratitude and the desire to give back to
incredible women in the community, with the belief that the team’s collective
expertise could enrich and empower the lives of others. A woman is selected to
be a Project Makeover recipient, and the team gets to work helping a deserving
individual build a strong foundation on which to inspire her lifelong success. My
role in Project Makeover is to help the women apply the Law of Attraction to
all areas of their lives; understand the power of their thoughts and beliefs;
use their intention and vision to create what they want out of life; and learn how
to harness the power of gratitude. I encourage all of the Project Makeover
women to dream an even bigger dream!
The Project Makeover team consists of:
- Spiritual & Inspirational Life Coach Fran Spayne
- Wardrobe Stylist Susan Kanoff
- Make-up Artist Grace Quintal
- Nutrition & Personal Training Sylvia Sasso of Shaperella
- Clothing from M & Zen, Thirty Petals, and Fresh of Nashua
- Hair Styling by Steven Michael at Allure Salon
- Interior Designer Linda Holt
- Love Coach Cheri Valentine
- Bra Fitting and Shapewear from Night & Day
- Business and Money Coach Maureen Campaiola
 Celebrated author Kathy Spencer (How to Shop for Free) was a 2011 Project Makeover recipient. Before finding couponing fame, Kathy's husband was laid off from his job. So, she took to clipping to be able to feed and cloth her family on their newly reduced income. Now that her husband has found gainful employment again, Kathy continues to use coupons to feed her family, as well as the community by donating surplus goods to local food banks for families in need.Miracle Work with Project Makeover and Homes for Our TroopsIn the summer of 2011, Project Makeover teamed up with Homes for Our Troops
Homes
for Our Troops to reward the very special
women who sacrifice so much while their husbands are stationed overseas.
I have so much respect and admiration for these women and their families, so
providing them with the makeover service was the least our team could do to
express our appreciation. The team selected Amy Brady of Lowell as the
makeover recipient, with the help of The Blue Stars Mother's Group and Jay
French, organizer of the Merrimack Valley Celebration of Freedom.
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