In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shane Manier and discuss her life, career and how creativity and art creates joy and growth in your life.
Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx and Key Note Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet based in the Charlotte Metro Region of NC. She is the founder of Guerilla Poets, a nonprofit art collective with branches in the US and UK. She is currently the Spoken Word and Arts Teaching Instructor for The Harvey B. Gantt Center, Henderson High School and Playing for Others as well as Center for Faith in the Arts current Artist in Residence. In 2011 she was the youngest poet to ever be inducted in the Poetry Council of North Carolina and served on board of CCAG Arts Collective of Cornelius North Carolina in 2017. She has been recognized as a National Poet performing with Respect Da Mic Slam Team from 2017-2020. In 2015 she released her first poetry album, “Bootstraps” and her first chapbook, “Fallen Heroes of the Awful Waffle” was published through Main Street Rag in 2017. She recently released her second album, “Carrier Pigeons” and poetry book “Divine Disturbances” in 2019 and 2020.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life.
We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let’s work together to find the best pathways to get there.
Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world!
Shane Manier
www.shanemanier.com
https://www.facebook.com/shanemanierart/
https://www.instagram.com/shanemanier/
Dr. Alice Fong
http://www.dralicefong.com
https://www.facebook.com/DrAliceFong/
https://www.instagram.com/dralicefong/
https://twitter.com/DrAliceFong
https://www.youtube.com/dralicefong
https://ios.joinclubhouse.com/@dralicefong
Donovon Jenson
https://howtohappy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheHowToHappy/
https://www.instagram.com/thehowtohappy/
https://twitter.com/TheHowToHappy
https://www.youtube.com/HowtoHappy
Michael Lira, Voice Actor
Opening Credits Voice
https://www.michaelapollolira.com/
Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling.
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