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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to KEVIN BACON: My 6 Degrees of Separation Story

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Have you ever heard of the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory? It’s the idea that all people are 6 or fewer social connections away from each other. This concept has always fascinated me, so I decided to trace my own connection to the legendary Kevin Bacon. Is it …

Ever Wondered Where the Word “Monday” Comes From?

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Having grown up in a Ukrainian-speaking home and an English-speaking school system, I’ve done a lot of translating in my head and have really come to love words and their origin stories. A few years ago, I connected some dots and realized that the Ukrainian words for the …

Keep These Links Handy!

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author We had a great turnout at my talk, “Empowered by Stories: Using the Gems of Your Heritage to Create a Fresh Start [Book Signing & Fundraising Event],” held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall. It was an inspiring afternoon of storytelling and …

Discover High Vibe Healing 🌟 Essential Oils Magic Masterclass Highlights

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author Last month, the Aromatic Goddesses and I hosted an incredible 90-minute masterclass, diving deep into the magic of essential oils. We explored how these potent plant essences can transform your life, from enhancing creativity to boosting well-being. I’ve condensed the highlights into a 30-minute video for you: “Discover …

Elevate Your Storytelling Journey with Lightning Rounds Group Coaching

By Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author I hope you enjoyed the Aromatic Goddesses Masterclass on “Essential Oils Magic”! Here’s a link for you to download the free gift we promised: 100 Uses for Essential Oils. Also, if you’re interested in the Neroli Essential Oil I mentioned, here’s the link to my doTERRA shop. My …

Follow Your Nose and Join Me for the Next Essential Oil Magic Masterclass!

By Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author How often do you think about your sense of smell? Is it a passive observer on the backburner or is it an active participant in your daily experiences like for an Aromatherapist, Perfumer, Chef, Sommelier, Priest, Healer, Food Scientist, Odour Tester or a Parent? Have you ever thought …

Insights from my Chat with Georgie, Pat & Taylor

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author I’ve been playing around with Chat GPT for about a year and it has helped me write everything from blog posts to business plans and has even helped me recently update my website AmmoliteWellnessCoaching – check it out, I’d love some feedback. In my own mind, I like …

Reflections on Easter: Breakthroughs, Insights, and Spiritual Centering

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author This past Sunday, I found myself at church, surrounded by the familiar rituals of Easter. As I listened to the Divine Liturgy, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the parallels between the themes of Easter and the chapters I wrote in my book, “Closer to Indigo.” In …

Can You Feel the Energy?

by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author “Inspire,” “Spirituality,” and “Ritual” are all interconnected words, with “spirituality” serving as the bridge between “inspire” and “ritual.” Etymologically-speaking, “inspire” derives from Middle English “enspire,” originating from Old French “inspirer,” which in turn comes from Latin “inspirare,” meaning “to breathe or blow into.” This term was initially associated …

Let the Nurturing Energy of ROSE QUARTZ & TURTLES Inspire Your Self-Love Story 💗 🐢 | Writing Prompts


by Maria Koropecky, Storytelling Coach & Author A funny thing happened in my most recent Lightning Rounds video! As a refresher, Lightning Rounds are dynamic brainstorming consultations that leverage word games and random prompts to ignite creativity, inspire breakthroughs and offer valuable guidance to Spiritual Storytellers on their creative journeys and I started filming them …