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Young or old, there are always things that shape our lives. Regardless of age there is an influence that is projected into the world. Even simple actions such as helping a small animal across the path where others may think it is dirty and something not to touch can influence the perspective of others. Maya can be found online at Maya's Peace a gift shop with unique greeting cards for every occasion. She is the CEO and key creative person behind this brand which donates up to 50% of proceeds to organizations that do GOOD everyday all day. https://alejsapo.wixsite.com/mayaspeace

Grant Hamblin is a proud Brit and collector of cookbooks. We chat about Mental health, is a hot dog a sandwich, the chef environment, farmers markets and fresh produce, transitioning, Ikigai and very importantly about opening up, being honest and talking (communication) . You can find him @granthamblin on IG. Thank you to our sponsor CTLYST INstructive. As always, please let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending a note to Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com or visiting us here https://ctlystinstructive.com

We explore the different stages in life while learning about butterflies and consider the importance of breaks. Also, how would you describe the internet? Ana gives us some greatly needed perspective. Thank you to our sponsor CTLYST INstructive. As always, please let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending a note to Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com or finding us here https://ctlystinstructive.com

We chat with the owner and chef at Ancila's Indian Cuisine who creates dishes specifically for each individual guest. There are no menu's here! - Know thy self - You are not presented with challenges you cannot handle - Importance of community - Sharing meals with strangers. Ancila's restaurant. Featured on the hit T.V. show "Opening Soon" https://youtu.be/piwto388ix8 and most recently on CBC news https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/suresh-doss-ancila-restaurant-1.4786639 . Thank you to our sponsor CTLYST INstructive. As always, please let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending a note to Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com or finding us here https://ctlystinstructive.com

We talk with Walter Serrano about stories in relation to moving to Canada from a 3rd world country and the circumstances around making the decision to do so. Plus we learn a little about a book that walter has really enjoyed and recommends to all by Ronan Farrow called Catch and Kill which you can pick up at your favourite book store. The immigration story is fascinating. Would you have the courage to make that decision? What would it take for you to make the difficult decision?

The park where families gather is a fitting location for this interview as we talk with Anthony Guerra who puts family 1st. We discuss - how children can change the lives of individuals into parenthood - technology and the battle against the media - the definition of family - encourage you to call and go and visit someone - being a great model to a stranger - being a good listener. Thank you to our sponsor CTLYST INstructive. As always, please let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending a note to Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com or finding us here https://ctlystinstructive.com

Our special guest this week is Nadia Navarrete. She holds various degrees from Universities in El Salvador and institutions in the United States. She currently resides with her husband in Missouri and she is focused on native plants. Her projects are international. This Friday she will be hosting a webinar with @AntiguoCuscatlanVerde via FB Live. Friday October 2nd 2020 6pm est. We talk about monarch butterflies, grass and so much more. You can find Nadia here http://nadiasyard.com and follow her on FB https://www.facebook.com/NativePlantsProgram or https://www.facebook.com/nativeplantsandmore2018/ . As always, please let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending me a note Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com or finding me here https://ctlystinstructive.com . Thank you to our sponsors: http://concretecoatingscanada.ca The number one shop for a poxy coatings and concrete restoration and Fundamentals of Play https://www.fundamentalsofplay.ca the company that gives you permission to play and uses that power to teach modern day business skills.

Luis Serrano of Fundamentals of Play is the CFO (Chief Fun Officer). He talks to us about the major events in his life that caused him to nosedive into depression and bounce back on the other side with tons to give back to the world through his work and the things he learned along the way. He now uses play to help everyone experience concepts of personal development in the corporate world and with the public at large in face-to-face settings which he has adapted to the online digital reality we are facing due to Covid-19. Stella Grizont of https://www.woopaah.com was a big component of his transformation. https://www.thehappymovie.com is the documentary Luis suggests we watch. Look for it wherever you stream movies. There is a ton of great data in this world happiness report. https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2020/cities-and-happiness-a-global-ranking-and-analysis/ . As always, please let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to be a featured guest on the show by sending me a note Alejandro@CTLYSTinstructive.com and thank you to our sponsors http://concretecoatingscanada.ca and https://ctlystinstructive.com

Dave is a long time friend from the UK, head chef and mental health awareness advocate. He has appeared on a BBC One Show and spoken at well known food and drink festivals. We chat about the power of authenticity to provoke change and how his experiences have led him down an honorable path to be a voice of inspiration and agent for change in what is still a highly stigmatized subject. Learn more about Dave here https://www.pilotlightcampaign.com/dave-sayers and you can follow him on facebook https://www.facebook.com/DaveDrumsOK or Instagram https://instagram.com/gandalf_the_bearded_one?igshid=qk7r3x3bfn2l . The Waterloo House is initiating Mental Health Monday events, so if you are in town, you can join them and meet Dave after your lovely meal @ https://waterloo-house.co.uk/ . If you'd like more information about Pilot Llight, please visit them here https://www.pilotlightcampaign.com or https://instagram.com/pilotlightcampaign?igshid=eh5ycopbraa0 or https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=205942706627425&ref=content_filter . Nick Elston is a great inspiration and public speaker who can be found here https://nickelston.com/ . Thank you to our sponsors CTLYST INstructive and Maya's Peace alejsapo.wixsite.com/mayaspeace .