Meet Our Writers!
We want to help you Thrive!
That’s why we’ve asked women from all walks of life to write for Thrive!
Hannah Bryant is married to her first and only love who happens to be a Pastor. When they felt the call to move from Australia Ontario Canada, they packed their bags, two children, and followed in faith. Hannah has an Advanced Diploma in Welfare which she has passionately used during her ten years of ministry. While in Australia she spent some time working on Breakfast Radio & Television in Sydney. She is fiercely passionate about her family, her husband and her children and says “They bring joy beyond words.” Hannah and her husband Pastor A.B. minister at Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Church in Lakeshore Ontario. http://www.lsachurch.org/
Jackie Savi-Cannon is a leading professional speaker in the area of corporate wellness. She has a diverse background, which includes an honors degree in Communication Studies, bachelor of Education and certifications in group exercise and personal training. She is also a yoga exercise specialist and has played an active role in the fitness industry for over 16 years as an instructor/trainer, fitness competitor as well as health club owner. Her most recent achievement is surviving breast cancer. At 38 years old, her journey began with surgery, aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. As an educator who has always combined theory with life experience, Jackie uses her journey with cancer as a driving force to illustrate the endless possibilities we have to proactively enhance our life experience. www.jsclifestyle.com
The HOPE Chronicles | Regular Columnist - Linda J Lord, Coach and Indepreneur, has been a successful professional practitioner for 13 years. Linda has worked successfully with busy individuals wanting to succeed in life and career. Individuals come to Linda when they want to refocus on what matters most to them and need the fresh perspective that she provides. Using a proven system, personalized for the specific needs of the individual, Linda consistently delivers results. Past participants of Linda’s programs declare that their personal and professional lives have been changed for the better. A partial list of clients include: Ford Motor Company, The Corporation of the City of Windsor, Radix Controls, KPMG, Casino Windsor, The Greater Essex County District School Board, and The Town of Leamington.
Margaret’s Musings | Regular Columnist- Margaret Steel Farell is a fireball of energy. Her musings will leave you encouraged, thoughtful, challenged, and laughing at what connects us all together – being human. Margaret is first and foremost a mom to her son.
By day she works as a Communications Officer for one of the largest financial institutions in the world and by night she writes and is a published author whose writing has been featured in the book “Leaving Fundamentalism:Personal Stories“.
Mary Lou Roe is a social activist who believes that changing the world begins with changing ourselves. A freelance writer with a Diploma in Women’s Studies, she has a keen interest in exploring and understanding the experience of women in societies around the world. A devoted mother to her young son and an active member of a large extended family, Mary Lou brings her high energy, natural organizational skills and honed communications abilities to everything she pursues. Join Mary Lou as she takes us into the lives of women around the world and asks us to pause and take a second look at familiar – and not so familiar – people and situations, perhaps gaining a fresh new perspective on the world as we know it.
Dr. Natasha is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor and a member of the OAND and CAND. After receiving her Bachelor of Biological Science from the University of Windsor, she completed her 4 year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has been in practice for 4 years, teaches classes on healthy cooking and has developed and will be instructing continuing education health courses for St. Clair College. Dr. Natasha’s goal is to guide you to your best possible health through proactive natural solutions and can be found on the web at: www.proactive-healthcare.com .
“Mom-ME?” | Regular Columnist – Kathleen (Kat) Cvitkovic is a seasoned professional that has spent the last sixteen years working in marketing, event planning and public relations. Her life and career were (as expected) completely organized when her world changed drastically in 2005. After patiently waiting for many years to have a baby, Kathleen and her husband were blessed to have a daughter named Madison. Little did they know that the second one wouldn’t take quite as long! YIKES! Not even two years later, Kathleen gave birth to her son named Jack. Thrive is thrilled to present the first regular feature column entitled “Mom-ME?” where Kat will be sharing her real-life experiences of balancing motherhood and work.
She’ll share her humorous insight on how two little people can transform how you view the entire world. Whether you are a new mom, an old mom, or just “thinking” about being a mom Kat’s experiences of how to deal with the three year-olds in your life (including some who are grown) will provide you with wisdom to help you Thrive! and leaving you chuckling along the way.