Category: Misc.

Iyanla Vanzant On the Streets of Ferguson MO

The nights are getting dark, quicker, and the rain is starting to come — so with outdoors activities waning, it’s a good time to get caught up on some of the shows I keep an eye on (there’s actually some good stuff on TV occasionally!). Tonight I watched Episode 1 of Season 4 of Iyanla,… Read more »


DOCUMENTARY: BURT’S BUZZ

Just watched an interesting, entertaining and slightly melancholic documentary called Burt’s Buzz. It’s the story of Burt’s Bees founder Burt Shavitz … and the journey of his company from roadside honey stand to giant personal care brand (now owed by Clorox). Was fascinating to hear the story behind the Burt Bee’s name (him just ‘keeping… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Been a busy fall so far … all our fall programs are up and running: SHIFT-IT Online, Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals Online and Magic Marker Retreats (November, March and June). I want to bring particular attention to the upcoming Magic Marker Retreat … November 7-8 here in misty Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. There’s a ONE TIME… Read more »



A Note From Christina

You know it’s not easy talking about oneself and trying to explain what you do … especially when you do unusual things that only certain folks have reference points for. On my ‘vacation’ last month, I partnered with the wonderful Sarah Moyle (past Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals grad) on an over-arching ‘Explainer Video’ on my increasingly… Read more »


SCARED TO WORK LARGE AND BE SEEN

This article is for the visual practitioners who are connected with me (i.e. folks learning and/or already engaged in visual process work with groups and/or individuals: i.e. graphic recording, graphic facilitation, graphic coaching and the like). In particular, this article is for those who notice they have hesitancy about the visual way of working, even… Read more »


IT’S HERE: NEW EXPLAINER VIDEO ABOUT MY HOLISTIC PRACTICE

You know it’s not easy talking about oneself and trying to explain what you do … especially when you do unusual things that only certain folks have reference points for. Thankfully, with the growth of the Graphic Recording / Graphic Facilitation fields, knowledge and understanding about some of the things I have been doing for… Read more »



[SHIFT-IT Online] Happily Create Your Next Phase in Work and/or Life

Ready to define and create what you want next?! Right around the corner is SHIFT-IT Online — my supportive 7-Week online course that provides expert life coaching, visual tools, structure and community with like-minded and hearted people from across the globe. Offered only twice a year this powerful online experience defines and ignites your work… Read more »


What Are the Odds?

Ok, which one  of you planted this for me to find?! I’m strolling along yesterday afternoon down at JJ’s favorite off-leash beach … and plunk myself down on a log to soak up the delicious sun. When a rock perched further along the log catches my eye. What’s that … it has something written on… Read more »