Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
Podcast Description
Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Mel, a space where your inner radiance becomes the catalyst for everything you dream of creating.
From small business dreamers to passionate creators, each episode weaves together real stories of transformation that will spark your own journey of activation. Through Heart-opening conversations with both rising stars and hidden gems, Mel creates a sacred space where personal growth and business success dance together as one, (often with infectious laughter!).
This isn’t just another business podcast - it's a love letter to everyone who feels called to create something meaningful. Together, we’ll explore how to:
- Amplify your inner light and let it guide your decisions.
- Connect with your soul-aligned audience and opportunities
- Create positive change
- Create a business and/or life that feels as good as it looks
- Turn your passion into a force for positive change.
Each week join Mel and her guests as they share raw, real stories of activation, awakening, growth and success. Whether you're starting your first business venture or seeking deeper alignment in your life, you will find your tribe here.
“These are not just success stories, they are real conversations about how to blend your experiences, beliefs, and dreams into something magnificently, uniquely yours.”
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal activation, spiritual gifts, business success, and community resilience. Example episodes focus on deep topics such as transforming mental health crises into spiritual awakenings, navigating parenting nonverbal autistic children with telepathy, and shifting from traditional banking to regenerative farming practices, providing listeners with a rich variety of actionable insights.
The *Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Melanie Wakelin* is a weekly celebration of real people sharing authentic stories of determination, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and simply choosing to show up.
Tune in each week as we explore narratives that might challenge your assumptions, inspire you to show up differently, or even reshape your views on what’s possible.
You might find yourself moved to tears or eager to share this podcast with friends. Either way, we’re thrilled you’re here to listen, to discover how much is achievable, and to recognize that we’re all active creators of our own lives.
Through it all, our hope is to empower listeners everywhere to approach the world with a bit more optimism, equipped with fresh tools or a renewed mindset.
Let’s Activate, Baby!
Melanie Wakelin interviews Calem Watson, who shares his inspiring journey of adventure and resilience through solo canoe trips across Canada. He discusses the challenges he faced, including health issues and the beauty of nature, as well as the importance of community and connection during his travels. Calem reflects on how his early experiences shaped his love for adventure and how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed him to pursue his dreams. The conversation highlights the transformative power of nature and the human spirit. In this conversation, Calem Watson shares his experiences and reflections on his adventurous canoe trips, the challenges faced while navigating the wilderness, and the profound connection he feels to nature. He discusses the importance of storytelling through film, the transition back to modern life after such immersive experiences, and offers encouragement to those looking to embark on their own adventures. Calem also contemplates future plans for more challenging trips and the balance between solo and group adventures, emphasizing the need for personal growth and resilience in the face of societal pressures.
Guest Bio:
My name is Calem Watson, 25 years old, born in Regina, Saskatchewan. I have a passion for adventure, wilderness travel, canoeing, fishing and hunting. I have travelled over 6 500 kilometers by canoe across Northern Canada, including a 122 day, 3000 km solo crossing of the NWT. When not adventuring I enjoy sharing my story through exciting presentations. I hope my adventures can inspire my fellow Canadians to spend more time playing, living and working outdoors on this amazing land we call home.
Key Takeaways:
- Calem’s love for adventure began in childhood.
- His first major canoe trip was during the COVID lockdowns.
- Canoeing is accessible and not as difficult as it seems.
- Community support can be life-changing in challenging situations.
- Calem’s health challenges during his trips taught him resilience.
- Nature can provide spiritual experiences and personal growth.
- The importance of preparation and knowledge in wilderness travel.
- Calem’s experiences highlight the beauty of Canada’s north.
- Connection with local communities enriches the adventure.
- Facing fears in nature can lead to personal empowerment. Calem experienced a moment of unexpected support while navigating challenging waters.
- He reflects on the importance of learning from past adventures and making improvements.
- Filming his adventures has been a significant effort, with plans for documentaries or a YouTube series.
- Returning to modern life after wilderness trips can be a culture shock.
- Calem encourages others to pursue their adventurous dreams, regardless of experience.
- He emphasizes the simplicity and authenticity of life in nature.
- Future adventures will focus on bigger challenges and more preparation.
- Calem is open to both solo and group adventures in the future.
- He is working on a book and considering self-publishing.
- Personal growth and being the best version of oneself can combat negativity in society.
Connect with Calem:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calem_watson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555340049457
Connect with Melanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activateandilluminate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activateandilluminate
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@activateandilluminatewithmel
Substack: https://substack.com/@activateandilluminate
Website: https://activateandilluminate.com/
Contact Us: [email protected]
Melanie’s Businesses:
LifeVantage Representative: http://protandimcanada.lifevantage.com/
Biz Bloomer: https://www.bizbloomer.com/
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