“Jo-ann, thank you so much for sharing your passion with us. You are so clearly living your passion and practicing what you preach~ You are an inspiration! Im leaving this workshop with a great deal of encouragement, insight, excitement and resolve to always choose in favor of my passions. I have clear and concrete steps to begin living my passions. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Janna Stanistreet, Landscape Designer and Gardener

This retreat has restored my appetite for life! It has given me an opportunity to challenge my unhealthy beliefs and gain fresh healthy perspectives. I feel focused, energized and free. Your energy and wisdom is refreshing, genuine and sincere. Thank you so much for this opportunity!”

Nadine Doyle, Addictions Counsellor

“Wow! I am feeling so inspired and encouraged to live my life in my passions. Thank you for taking me on this journey of discovery. I am so excited to get started on this new chapter in my life!”

With Gratitude, Primrose Craig, Artist, Teacher

“Thank you so much Jo-ann for sharing your skills and your caring, loving authentic self with me and the other women this weekend.Thanks for bringing out of me my 5 Passions. You have set me free and given me permission to explore and live my life. I feel that since I have found my passions, I can live again! Jo-ann you are a great Inspiration as you talk the talk and walk the walk as you are living and sharing your Passions. Thanks again for sharing your remarkable gifts with us!”

Eleanor Evans, Retired Super Lady

“I have really enjoyed my time with you. I have been struggling with a few things in my life and today has given me the tools I have been searching for to help me work through my struggles. I will definitely be telling others to call you!”

Grace Bresee

“I was interested in finding out what the passion Test was about after I met Jo-ann. After the first meeting with her I got all hyped up about my passions. I got excited doing up my Passion Pages (I made a book of Passions) and loved spending time doing it Also, I started to learn more about me and how I can change my way of thinking so it does not get in my way. I would recommend this for anyone who is wanting to learn more about themselves and their passions.

Anne Thorne

“I loved how concrete the process of finding my Passions was. I also find the ‘Markers’ to be very motivating without being specific inflexible goals. Jo-ann is a great facilitator and really helped me to go deeper and find what I was REALLY Passionate about. I loved it! Thanks Jo-ann. I’m looking forward to my life in a big way ”

Renee Walker, Co-Founder of Mothers On Fire

“Our evening with Jo-ann was organized and professional. She was organized and professional. She was confident in handling sensitive moments. What a Powerful life tool!”

Carolyn Butts, Artist, Bon Eco Gallery Owner

“Also, wanted to let you know that at least ten people commented on how good I looked since the weekend. A couple even said I seemed different and my Reiki practitioner noticed a huge shift. It is hard for me to explain what has changed since the retreat but it was very validating and a bit shocking to have people say that I looked different and seemed different. One person that was very aware of a change in me, I only know on a superficial level, so that was kind of surprising. I want to say I feel more grounded but I don’t think that’s accurate, just a familiar term. I feel much more centered and stronger in my core. I feel more introspective, and less needing of other people and less impacted by what they think of me. I feel less drawn to gossip and drama and can walk away from a conversation leaving the whole thing behind.  I am so grateful to have met and had the opportunity to learn from you and to have you as a mentor in my life.”

Jennifer Smith,  Addictions Counsellor

“I can say that this retreat was one of the smartest things I’ve done in my life! I’ve learnt so much about myself: my true passions, my beliefs that hold me back and especially that I have it in me to move ahead, grow and live my passions. Jo-ann was wonderful as a facilitator, a teacher and a truly lovely caring person.

She made our workshop fun and interesting; several times I looked at the clock and thought it must be broken- how could that 3 hours have passed in 20 minutes? I would recommend a retreat weekend or any other type of workshop with Jo-ann!”

Nancy Van Luven , Artist and Gardener

“Jo-ann, thank you so much for sharing your passion with us. You are so clearly living your passion and practicing what you preach~ You are an inspiration! I’m leaving this workshop with a great deal of encouragement, insight, excitement and resolve to always choose in favor of my passions. I have clear and concrete steps to begin living my passions. Thank you, thank you , thank you!”

Janna Stanistreet , Landscape Designer and Gardener

“This retreat has restored my apatite for life! It has given me an opportunity to challenge my unhealthy beliefs and gain fresh healthy perspectives. I feel focused, energized and free. Your energy and wisdom is refreshing, genuine and sincere. Thank you so much for this opportunity!”

Nadine Doyle, Addictions Counsellor

“ Wow! I am feeling so inspired and encouraged to live my life in my passions. Thank you for taking me on this journey of discovery. I am so excited to get started on this new chapter in my life! With Gratitude.

Primrose Craig, Artist, Teacher

“In all the workshops that I have attended over the years, I have not seen anyone that is more able to read a room and deliver a dynamic and interesting presentation than you.”

Elaine Ainsley, College Professor

“ Thank you so much Jo-ann for sharing your skills and your caring, loving authentic self with me and the other women this weekend.Thanks for bringing out of me my 5 Passions. You have set me free and given me permission to explore and live my life. I feel that since I have found my passions, I can live again! Jo-ann you are a great Inspiration as you talk the talk and walk the walk as you are living and sharing your Passions. Thanks again for sharing your remarkable gifts with us!”

Eleanor Evans, Retired Super Lady

“Jo-Ann made me feel at ease, with humour and insight she was able to guide me through the program. I noticed results immediately and continue to realize positive changes in both my personal and professional life.
I thank you and truly believe it has made an impact.”

Todd Fisher, Emergency Services Supervisor, 2010

“I have really enjoyed my time with you. I have been struggling with a few things in my life and today has given me the tools I have been searching for to help me work through my struggles.I will definitely be telling others to call you!” Grace Bresee

“My heart opened up and for the entirety of the workshop, my mind shut up. This meant I could be in tune with myself!! I would HIGHLY recommend this workshop for anyone who wants to open their hearts and listen to their souls!”

Amber Smith, University Student