Soulfull Sound Podcast

On today’s episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, I enter into conversation with the gorgeous Mathias Omotola who was wakened by the voice of the Divine to his purpose at age 12. Mathias is on a lifelong mission to heal the relationship between men and women by guiding individuals to connect with their authentic self and fully express their greatest version of that self to the world. In this episode we delve into aspects of healthy relationships between men and women and how you can start cultivating what you truly desire, and it all starts with being your authentic self.Points Of Discussion:IntroChildhood awakening to purposeThe healing thread of authenticityMasculine & FeminineMeet my other wholeThe 'sacred' danceFinding your purpose in unionAnd so much more...Resources/Links:Learn more about Mathias Connect on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/healing-relationships and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

On today's episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, I enter into conversation with the gorgeous Mathias Omotola who was awakened by the voice of the Divine to his purpose at age 12. Mathias is on a lifelong mission to heal the relationship between men and women by guiding individuals to connect with their authentic self and fully express their greatest version of that self to the world. In this episode we delve into aspects of healthy relationships between men and women and how you can start cultivating what you truly desire, and it all starts with being your authentic self. Points Of Discussion: Intro Childhood awakening to purpose The healing thread of authenticity Masculine & Feminine Meet my other whole The 'sacred' dance Finding your purpose in union Alchemy - thoughts, actions, reactions, emotions Ability to communicate Sirens & angels The power of the voice The energy behind words The authentic self The effects of lying Resources/Links: Learn more about Mathias Connect on Instagram About Mathias Omotola Mathias Omotola who was wakened by the voice of the Divine to his purpose at age 12. Mathias is on a lifelong mission to heal the relationship between men and women by guiding individuals to connect with their authentic self and fully express their greatest version of that self to the world. Founder of MasteringTantra.com, Mathias is a Certified instructor of Cosmic sexuality. A practitioner of the energetic arts of Reiki, Intuitive anatomy, and trigger point therapy. Trained in Alchemy in the teachings from ancient Egyptian mystery schools of Horus. Mathias is known for guiding people to their divine purpose and assists individuals in awakening their greatest personal depths of pleasure. Empowering them to experience intimacy on a level once unimagined. **** If you enjoyed this episode, check out more at: https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/healing-relationships Connect with Simone: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook

On today’s episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, I enter into conversation with the beautiful Dr Saida Désilets who is a body philosopher, counter-culture creatrix and advocate for sexual sovereignty. With a PhD in Trans-personal Psychology her research has opened the doors to helping women world wide to reclaim, enliven and ignite their erotic genius.Saida also happens to be my bestie and in this episode we discuss our thoughts on refining sisterhood through the lens of our personal relationship.Points of Discussion:What is sisterhoodIntimacy & ConnectionNature Vs NurturePractice - listening, fierce compassion, self-soothingNon-judgemental and growthHealthy 'competition'Doing the inner workAnd so much more..If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/refining-sisterhood and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

On today's episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, I enter into conversation with the beautiful Dr Saida Désilets who is a body philosopher, counter-culture creatrix and advocate for sexual sovereignty. With a PhD in Trans-personal Psychology her research has opened the doors to helping women world wide to reclaim, enliven and ignite their erotic genius. Saida also happens to be my bestie and in this episode we discuss our thoughts on refining sisterhood through the lens of our personal relationship. Points of Discussion: What is sisterhood Intimacy & Connection Nature Vs Nurture Practice - listening, fierce compassion, self-soothing Non-judgemental and growth Healthy 'competition' Doing the inner work Working through conflict Unconditional love High standards and authenticity From wounding to empowerment Sisterhood in community Depth + play = a win Resources/Links: Learn more about Saida.Watch Saida's short documentary – The Journey To SovereigntyCheck out her amazing book Desire.Grab the resources to accompany her book.Connect with Saida on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram. About Dr Saida Désilets Dr. Saida Désilets wants to live in a world filled with audacious, sexually sovereign women, living life on their own terms. As a counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher and advocate for sexual sovereignty, Saida has also written The Emergence of the Sensual Woman followed by her newest book Desire. Her innovative method has been featured in Dr. Christiane Northrup's bestselling books: Women's Wisdom, Women's Bodies & The Secret Pleasures of Menopause, as well as in the books of Dr. Rachel Abrams: Multi-Orgasmic Woman and BodyWise. Saida is renowned for being the founder of the modern Jade Egg movement and visionary spokesperson for sexual Sovereignty, and has created The Daring Project—a growing online membership of women from around the world—assisting women to audaciously move from being a victim to confidently thriving in life. **** If you enjoyed this episode, check out more at: https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/refining-sisterhood Connect with Simone: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook

In this Soulfull Sound conversation, I am joined by the gorgeous Scarlet Fitzgerald who is a Self-Love and Sensuality coach, on a mission to empower women to embrace their Sensuality, stand in their Power, live their Truth, and unapologetically LOVE themselves!Scarlet Fitzgerald (née Yelena Jackson) teaches, coaches, and empowers over-worked, over-giving, and over-whelmed women to find their way back to their inner truth and awaken to their full and true Divine Feminine potential, where they can find self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-love. In this episode we delve into the topics like radical self-love, aligning your inner and outer beauty and choosing the siren within you.Join us for this wonderful conversation.Learn more about Scarlet:Linkr.ee: https://linktr.ee/scarletssirensWebsite: https://www.scarletssirens.comIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/self-love-and-sensuality and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation, I am joined by the gorgeous Scarlet Fitzgerald who is a Self-Love and Sensuality coach, on a mission to empower women to embrace their Sensuality, stand in their Power, live their Truth, and unapologetically LOVE themselves!Scarlet Fitzgerald (née Yelena Jackson) teaches, coaches, and empowers over-worked, over-giving, and over-whelmed women to find their way back to their inner truth and awaken to their full and true Divine Feminine potential, where they can find self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-love. In this episode we delve into the topics like radical self-love, aligning your inner and outer beauty and choosing the siren within you.Join us for this wonderful conversation.Learn more about Scarlet:Linkr.ee: https://linktr.ee/scarletssirensWebsite: https://www.scarletssirens.comIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/self-love-and-sensuality and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

We're back for part three of the 'family affair'! In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebet, Calvin Niles and Dr. Saida Désilets.If you haven’t already watched/listened to our previous episodes make sure to check out “Finding Opportunity Within Challenge” and "The Inside Out Approach To Life".In this episode, we share our thoughts on 'The Four Agreements', extracted from the book written by Don Miguel Ruiz, which are as follows:Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your Word.Agreement 2: Don't Take Anything Personally.Agreement 3: Don't Make Assumptions.Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best.Agreement 5: Be skeptical, but learn to listen (a bonus one recently added) Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/thoughts-on-the-four-agreements and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

We're back for part three of the 'family affair'! In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebe, Calvin Niles and Dr. Saida Désilets. If you haven't already watched/listened to our previous episodes make sure to check out “Finding Opportunity Within Challenge” and "The Inside Out Approach To Life". In this episode, we share our thoughts on 'The Four Agreements', extracted from the book written by Don Miguel Ruiz, which are as follows: Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your Word. Agreement 2: Don't Take Anything Personally. Agreement 3: Don't Make Assumptions. Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best. Agreement 5: Be skeptical, but learn to listen (a bonus one recently added) Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/podcasts/soulfull-sound-podcast/episodes/2147717634 and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the wonderful Nikki Slade who is a leading pioneer in the field of chanting, core voice and sound work in the UK. Her mission is to provide an empowering and safe space that unconditionally encourages individuals to connect with their true inner voice, so that they may transcend all limiting beliefs that prevent their authentic and free self-expression. In this episode we talk about Nikki's spiritual awakening, the impact it had on her life and how she overcame the challenges. She opened up about her earlier years and shared some key learnings and healing that has taken place for her. This conversation is deep, heartfelt and I am honoured to have entered into Soulfull conversation with this beautiful soul. Plus a treat of chanting together - 'Om Namah Shivaya'. Tune in to this heart warming episode.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/podcasts/soulfull-sound-podcast/episodes/2147717635 and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the wonderful Nikki Slade who is a leading pioneer in the field of chanting, core voice and sound work in the UK. Her mission is to provide an empowering and safe space that unconditionally encourages individuals to connect with their true inner voice, so that they may transcend all limiting beliefs that prevent their authentic and free self-expression.In this episode we talk about Nikki's spiritual awakening, the impact it had on her life and how she overcame the challenges. She opened up about her earlier years and shared some key learnings and healing that has taken place for her.This conversation is deep, heartfelt and I am honoured to have entered into Soulfull conversation with this beautiful soul.Plus a treat of chanting together - 'Om Namah Shivaya'. Tune in to this heart warming episode.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/free-your-inner-voice and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the wonderful Melissa Acuña Dengo who is a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, Reiki Master and Inner Transformation Coach. She helps people release and break free from their past trauma and subconscious blocks. In this episode we explore yin/yang, (feminine/masculine) and ways of being aware of one's imbalances and how to move into a more balanced state. Melissa speaks about using emotion as a guide, shares her personal healing journey through overcoming anxiety and physical challenges and the importance of recognising that we are not our thoughts. She also touches on one of my favourite topics - curiosity. Tune in to this heart warming episode. Resources/Links: Learn more about Melissa. Connect with Melissa on Instagram and Facebook. Join her Facebook Community. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/podcasts/soulfull-sound-podcast/episodes/2147717636 and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the wonderful Melissa Acuña Dengo who is a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, Reiki Master and Inner Transformation Coach. She helps people release and break free from their past trauma and subconscious blocks.In this episode we explore yin/yang, (feminine/masculine) and ways of being aware of one's imbalances and how to move into a more balanced state. Melissa speaks about using emotion as a guide, shares her personal healing journey through overcoming anxiety and physical challenges and the importance of recognising that we are not our thoughts. She also touches on one of my favourite topics - curiosity.Tune in to this heart warming episode.Resources/Links:Learn more about Melissa.Connect with Melissa on Instagram and Facebook. Join her Facebook Community.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/conscious-healing-curiously-connected and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the beautiful Monica Douglas, a wellness coach and mentor who helps courageous people transform pain into power after loss or life challenge - so they can reclaim their freedom, restore vitality and live life purposefully. Over the last 20 years Monica has inspired thousands of driven and sensitive people to take stock, make time to recover, find purpose and thrive after challenge, loss or life change. She's passionate about professional development, personal growth and practical spirituality for people of any faith or none. She believes that wellbeing and practical spirituality are the foundation for growth and success. In this episode we delve into the topics of grief and loss and explored some practical steps in consciously uncoupling.Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/podcasts/soulfull-sound-podcast/episodes/2147717637 and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I am joined by the beautiful Monica Douglas, a wellness coach and mentor who helps courageous people transform pain into power after loss or life challenge - so they can reclaim their freedom, restore vitality and live life purposefully.Over the last 20 years Monica has inspired thousands of driven and sensitive people to take stock, make time to recover, find purpose and thrive after challenge, loss or life change.She’s passionate about professional development, personal growth and practical spirituality for people of any faith or none. She believes that wellbeing and practical spirituality are the foundation for growth and success.In this episode we delve into the topics of grief and loss and explored some practical steps in consciously uncoupling.Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/grief-conscious-uncoupling and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebet, a somatic movement teacher and trainer who offers grounded and practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and artistic teachers to share their unique approaches to the practice of yoga, movement, and somatic inquiry. He also happens to be my wonderful husband. Also joined by Calvin Niles, a passionate communicator and mindful living coach making a positive impact on the lives of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and wider society through his services and products. This guy is my awesome brother. And last but not least, joined by Dr. Saida Désilets, a counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher and advocate for sexual sovereignty, Saida has also written The Emergence of the Sensual Woman followed by her newest book Desire. This beauty is one of my dearest friends. So this is pretty much a family affair and we have conversations like these all the time. If you haven't already watched/listened to our first episode make sure to check out “Finding Opportunity Within Challenge.” In this episode, our conversation runs along the thread of the inside out approach to life. We speak about taking responsibility for your own thoughts and behaviours and equally knowing when it's not your responsibility. We speak about the importance of doing the inner work for social change and change vs transformation to name a few points of discussion. Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-inside-out-approach-to-life and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebet, a somatic movement teacher and trainer who offers grounded and practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and artistic teachers to share their unique approaches to the practice of yoga, movement, and somatic inquiry. He also happens to be my wonderful husband.Also joined by Calvin Niles, a passionate communicator and mindful living coach making a positive impact on the lives of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and wider society through his services and products. This guy is my awesome brother.And last but not least, joined by Dr. Saida Désilets, a counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher and advocate for sexual sovereignty, Saida has also written The Emergence of the Sensual Woman followed by her newest book Desire. This beauty is one of my dearest friends.So this is pretty much a family affair and we have conversations like these all the time. If you haven’t already watched/listened to our first episode make sure to check out “Finding Opportunity Within Challenge.”In this episode, our conversation runs along the thread of the inside out approach to life. We speak about taking responsibility for your own thoughts and behaviours and equally knowing when it’s not your responsibility. We speak about the importance of doing the inner work for social change and change vs transformation to name a few points of discussion.Tune in for the full scoop!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-inside-out-approach-to-life and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

You are powerful. Within every cell of your being there is energy and vibrations which resound powerful frequencies into being, of which you are made. There is nothing you cannot be, nothing you cannot do and nothing you cannot have if you choose to step into and claim that power within you.You have the power to overcome the obstacles in your life. You have the power to achieve your dreams and goals and you have the power to be all that you were created to be because that power is within you, around you, above you, below you, it envelops you, that power is YOU.There are moments in life when we feel weak, tired, defeated and uncertain and sometimes powerless. Yet even in those times, the power that dwells within each and every one of us never goes away. It’s just covered up by all the doubts, fears and insecurities that we allow to pile up if we are not aware. It’s like being in a dark room. The dark is just the absence of light and as soon as you turn on the switch the dark disappears, no questions asked. Your power is that switch. All you need to do is turn it on and you will light up the room, the sky, the planet and warm humanity.You are the power of the sun, the moon, the earth, the sky, the sea, because you are part of nature. Part of the universal source that runs through your veins and creates the vibration that we all made up of.Do not undervalue, underestimate or discourage the powerful being that you are. Instead, praise, encourage, be filled with gratitude and generate your power. Do not waste, refuse, or belittle your power. Instead, use it, accept it and let it rise and move through you so that it can ripple out into your thoughts, choices, behaviours, actions and daily life. In doing so, you ignite the power in those around you, you vibrate optimally, and this can be felt far and wide. Activate your power, calibrate it to all that you are and all that you are becoming. Can you imagine how much you will light up when you are resonating in your inner power?You create your own reality and how you create that reality is up to you. You are not assigned a limited amount of power, different to me, different to your neighbour or friend. We all have access to the same power and this power is abundant and enough for all of us. However, you must acknowledge its presence and practise calling it forth. You must get in touch with it through silence, through questioning, through the challenging moments.Exercise your ability to choose to be powerful even when things seem bleak and uncomfortable. Power doesn’t always feel like a lion’s roar, sometimes it’s a quiet voice that whispers, ‘you can do it’. Sometimes it’s a blaring blast that shouts ‘move, and move now!’ Sometimes it’s just a gentle breeze floating across your face that reminds you of how impactful the wind can be.But it’s there, it’s yours to claim. That power is within you, around you, above you, below you, it envelops you, that power is YOU.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/you-are-powerful and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

You are powerful. Within every cell of your being there is energy and vibrations which resound powerful frequencies into being, of which you are made. There is nothing you cannot be, nothing you cannot do and nothing you cannot have if you choose to step into and claim that power within you.You have the power to overcome the obstacles in your life. You have the power to achieve your dreams and goals and you have the power to be all that you were created to be because that power is within you, around you, above you, below you, it envelops you, that power is YOU.There are moments in life when we feel weak, tired, defeated and uncertain and sometimes powerless. Yet even in those times, the power that dwells within each and every one of us never goes away. It's just covered up by all the doubts, fears and insecurities that we allow to pile up if we are not aware. It's like being in a dark room. The dark is just the absence of light and as soon as you turn on the switch the dark disappears, no questions asked. Your power is that switch. All you need to do is turn it on and you will light up the room, the sky, the planet and warm humanity.You are the power of the sun, the moon, the earth, the sky, the sea, because you are part of nature. Part of the universal source that runs through your veins and creates the vibration that we all made up of.Do not undervalue, underestimate or discourage the powerful being that you are. Instead, praise, encourage, be filled with gratitude and generate your power. Do not waste, refuse, or belittle your power. Instead, use it, accept it and let it rise and move through you so that it can ripple out into your thoughts, choices, behaviours, actions and daily life. In doing so, you ignite the power in those around you, you vibrate optimally, and this can be felt far and wide. Activate your power, calibrate it to all that you are and all that you are becoming. Can you imagine how much you will light up when you are resonating in your inner power?You create your own reality and how you create that reality is up to you. You are not assigned a limited amount of power, different to me, different to your neighbour or friend. We all have access to the same power and this power is abundant and enough for all of us. However, you must acknowledge its presence and practise calling it forth. You must get in touch with it through silence, through questioning, through the challenging moments.Exercise your ability to choose to be powerful even when things seem bleak and uncomfortable. Power doesn't always feel like a lion's roar, sometimes it's a quiet voice that whispers, ‘you can do it'. Sometimes it's a blaring blast that shouts ‘move, and move now!' Sometimes it's just a gentle breeze floating across your face that reminds you of how impactful the wind can be.But it's there, it's yours to claim. That power is within you, around you, above you, below you, it envelops you, that power is YOU.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/you-are-powerful and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by the wonderful Jay Bradley who is a Breathwork healer and teacher living in Los Angeles. He is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL – The 12-week guide to live longer, look younger & feel better and the creator of Chakra Balms™ In his book LIVE LOOK FEEL, Jay has taught readers how to find balance in all areas and to forge ahead through even the toughest of times.Over the past few years, Jay’s passion and purpose became even more clear. After attending a small BreathWork class where he had a life – changing and out of body experience, he knew that he had found something beyond important! Knowing that if he could literally release a lifetime of pain and grief in one session, what could this do for others?He has since trained with some of the top Breathwork teachers and has gone on to share this incredible healing modality with thousands of people both privately and in groups.In this episode Jay talks about the power of using conscious breathing to relieve stress and anxiety, physical pain and overcome addiction - a few benefits of breathwork. He opens up about his personal story from being bullied as a child, to experiencing depression, and how his experience of breathwork helped him overcome and heal. Jay also drops a few tips on first steps for anyone new to breathwork.Points of Discussion:Jay's take on Breathwork (03:10)The Benefits of a regular Breathwork practice (04:00)How he uses Breathwork to help others reconnect with their inner power (08:09)Tips for those new to this healing modality (09:38)His story and journey into Breathwork (11:40) Struggles that he has overcome? (25:28)When he feels most in his light? (30:30)His definition of healing (33:49)Resources/Links:Learn more about Jay and his work.Check out his product Chakra Balms.Connect with Jay on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.About Jay BradleyI grew up in a small town in Canada called Thunder Bay. I guess you could say that I was extra sensitive. Kids picked up on that pretty early, which led to constant bullying and physical attacks from Kindergarten to high school. I learned to hide who I was and slowly but surely, put layers of protection up in order to fit in and at the very least, to survive. Knowing I was gay didn’t help matters, so I worked even harder to hide the truth.I used overspending, sex, sleep, coffee, and perfectionism to numb out.The pain prompted me to begin a spiritual and emotional journey at age 20, because I knew that I deserved to feel better! I began to understand that my lack of self-love, self-worth, and the shame I felt for simply being me had taken over and that it would require work to remember who I really was.I’ve worn many hats. I have worked as model and actor, catering manager, fitness trainer, health & wellness coach, Reiki Master, Hypnotist, and Massage Therapist and have experienced numerous healing modalities in my search to reconnect with my center.All the while, just under the surface, lay the truth. That I was worthy beyond measure and that once I fully stepped into this, I could have all that I desired.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-power-of-the-breath and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by the wonderful Jay Bradley who is a Breathwork healer and teacher living in Los Angeles. He is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL – The 12-week guide to live longer, look younger & feel better and the creator of Chakra Balms™ In his book LIVE LOOK FEEL, Jay has taught readers how to find balance in all areas and to forge ahead through even the toughest of times. Over the past few years, Jay's passion and purpose became even more clear. After attending a small BreathWork class where he had a life – changing and out of body experience, he knew that he had found something beyond important! Knowing that if he could literally release a lifetime of pain and grief in one session, what could this do for others? He has since trained with some of the top Breathwork teachers and has gone on to share this incredible healing modality with thousands of people both privately and in groups. In this episode Jay talks about the power of using conscious breathing to relieve stress and anxiety, physical pain and overcome addiction - a few benefits of breathwork. He opens up about his personal story from being bullied as a child, to experiencing depression, and how his experience of breathwork helped him overcome and heal. Jay also drops a few tips on first steps for anyone new to breathwork. Points of Discussion: Jay's take on Breathwork (03:10) The Benefits of a regular Breathwork practice (04:00) How he uses Breathwork to help others reconnect with their inner power (08:09) Tips for those new to this healing modality (09:38) His story and journey into Breathwork (11:40) Struggles that he has overcome? (25:28) When he feels most in his light? (30:30) His definition of healing (33:49) Resources/Links: Learn more about Jay and his work. Check out his product Chakra Balms. Connect with Jay on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. About Jay Bradley I grew up in a small town in Canada called Thunder Bay. I guess you could say that I was extra sensitive. Kids picked up on that pretty early, which led to constant bullying and physical attacks from Kindergarten to high school. I learned to hide who I was and slowly but surely, put layers of protection up in order to fit in and at the very least, to survive. Knowing I was gay didn't help matters, so I worked even harder to hide the truth. I used overspending, sex, sleep, coffee, and perfectionism to numb out. The pain prompted me to begin a spiritual and emotional journey at age 20, because I knew that I deserved to feel better! I began to understand that my lack of self-love, self-worth, and the shame I felt for simply being me had taken over and that it would require work to remember who I really was. I've worn many hats. I have worked as model and actor, catering manager, fitness trainer, health & wellness coach, Reiki Master, Hypnotist, and Massage Therapist and have experienced numerous healing modalities in my search to reconnect with my center. All the while, just under the surface, lay the truth. That I was worthy beyond measure and that once I fully stepped into this, I could have all that I desired. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-power-of-the-breath and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by a group of awesome individuals who are experts in the field of voice, sound and music, just to name a few. I'm joined by the wonderful Michelle Escoffery who is an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer, having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK's most respected songwriters. Also joined by the beautiful Juliet Russell who is a singer, composer, vocal coach and choir director. She is passionate about supporting individuals and communities to develop their voices and creativity. And last but not least, the lovely Alexandra Rigazzi-Tarling who is a Voice and Singing Coach, Sound Therapist and Teacher for the College of Sound Healing. In this episode we explore how to access your authentic voice, the role identity plays and the importance of play in reconnecting to your sound. How connected are you to your voice? Do you feel it truly represents who you are and your expression? Are you speaking, singing or simply sounding with intention and purpose? Join us for this thought-provoking conversation.Points of Discussion: First thoughts on finding your authentic voice (02:36) We explore the concept of 'finding' your authentic voice (05:33) Identity and authentic voice (20:00) Practical tips on reconnecting with your authentic sound (32:36) Resources/Links: Learn more about Juliet, Michelle and Alexandra Connect on Instagram - Juliet, Michelle and Alexandra If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-find-your-authentic-voice and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by a group of awesome individuals who are experts in the field of voice, sound and music, just to name a few. I’m joined by the wonderful Michelle Escoffery who is an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer, having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK’s most respected songwriters.Also joined by the beautiful Juliet Russell who is a singer, composer, vocal coach and choir director. She is passionate about supporting individuals and communities to develop their voices and creativity.And last but not least, the lovely Alexandra Rigazzi-Tarling who is a Voice and Singing Coach, Sound Therapist and Teacher for the College of Sound Healing.In this episode we explore how to access your authentic voice, the role identity plays and the importance of play in reconnecting to your sound.How connected are you to your voice? Do you feel it truly represents who you are and your expression? Are you speaking, singing or simply sounding with intention and purpose?Join us for this thought-provoking conversation.Points of Discussion:First thoughts on finding your authentic voice (02:36)We explore the concept of 'finding' your authentic voice (05:33)Identity and authentic voice (20:00)Practical tips on reconnecting with your authentic sound (32:36) Resources/Links:Learn more about Juliet, Michelle and AlexandraConnect on Instagram - Juliet, Michelle and AlexandraIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-find-your-authentic-voice and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles

Was there ever a time where healing wasn't needed? No, but if there was a time that it was truly required, that is now.You can't heal something that you're avoiding or ignoring. It must be faced head on. Open your eyes. Open your hearts. Enough is enough.The world is going through major shifts right now. This also means that we as individuals are going through major shifts right now; as everything that is happening on the outside is a reflection of what's going on the inside. This means that healing needs to start within each and every one of us so that something better can be reflected into the world. We need to do the work, inner and outer if we want to see change and healing occur.The time for healing is now. We must reach deep within for the strength and compassion needed. We must heal our wounds and traumas. We must connect deeply with that part of us that knows better and that infinite wisdom that is there to guide us and we must act from this place, but, we MUST act. We must decide to heal, set the intentions for growth, peace and connection riding on the wings of love.This all starts at home, with you.The veil has been lifted and what we have managed to brush off, avert our eyes and minds from will no longer be ignored. It is evident and plain for all to see! Now what will we do?We must stand together in unison for healing and change. We must take bold steps in spite of fear. We MUST rise to the occasion and make a choice to be better and do better.The time for healing is now. We must open our hearts, open our eyes, open our mouths, open our arms and embrace the new world we yearn for. For this world is filled with love, compassion, grace and peace and so how can we be more loving, more compassionate, more gracious and at peace.Love yourself and others, be kind, make better choices, be silent, speak up, be daring, be committed, be open, be inspired and inspiring, be creative, be all the good you were created to be!For if not now when? How long are we willing to wait and more importantly, what are we waiting for? Be a leader, join a cause, take one step in the right direction towards healing humanity. We can't be an activist for everything, but we can be for one thing, ONE thing that truly matters to us. What matters to you right now? In this moment?If there is one thing you can do right now, let it be this…Make a conscious decision to love more, starting with yourself and share that love as liberally as you can. For this healing balm needs to spread across the world and touch the hearts of humanity starting with those closest to us. For this love is what will heal the disease and dissonance we are experiencing right now. For this love is what will ignite the action needed for positive change. For this love is our birth right and we must allow it to rise and heal the world because the time for healing, is now.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-time-for-healing-is-now and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Was there ever a time where healing wasn't needed? No, but if there was a time that it was truly required, that is now.You can't heal something that you're avoiding or ignoring. It must be faced head on. Open your eyes. Open your hearts. Enough is enough.The world is going through major shifts right now. This also means that we as individuals are going through major shifts right now; as everything that is happening on the outside is a reflection of what’s going on the inside. This means that healing needs to start within each and every one of us so that something better can be reflected into the world. We need to do the work, inner and outer if we want to see change and healing occur.The time for healing is now. We must reach deep within for the strength and compassion needed. We must heal our wounds and traumas. We must connect deeply with that part of us that knows better and that infinite wisdom that is there to guide us and we must act from this place, but, we MUST act. We must decide to heal, set the intentions for growth, peace and connection riding on the wings of love.This all starts at home, with you.The veil has been lifted and what we have managed to brush off, avert our eyes and minds from will no longer be ignored. It is evident and plain for all to see! Now what will we do?We must stand together in unison for healing and change. We must take bold steps in spite of fear. We MUST rise to the occasion and make a choice to be better and do better.The time for healing is now. We must open our hearts, open our eyes, open our mouths, open our arms and embrace the new world we yearn for. For this world is filled with love, compassion, grace and peace and so how can we be more loving, more compassionate, more gracious and at peace.Love yourself and others, be kind, make better choices, be silent, speak up, be daring, be committed, be open, be inspired and inspiring, be creative, be all the good you were created to be!For if not now when? How long are we willing to wait and more importantly, what are we waiting for? Be a leader, join a cause, take one step in the right direction towards healing humanity. We can’t be an activist for everything, but we can be for one thing, ONE thing that truly matters to us. What matters to you right now? In this moment?If there is one thing you can do right now, let it be this…Make a conscious decision to love more, starting with yourself and share that love as liberally as you can. For this healing balm needs to spread across the world and touch the hearts of humanity starting with those closest to us. For this love is what will heal the disease and dissonance we are experiencing right now. For this love is what will ignite the action needed for positive change. For this love is our birth right and we must allow it to rise and heal the world because the time for healing, is now.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-time-for-healing-is-now and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebet, a somatic movement teacher and trainer who offers grounded and practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and artistic teachers to share their unique approaches to the practice of yoga, movement, and somatic inquiry. He also happens to be my wonderful husband. Also joined by Calvin Niles, a passionate communicator and mindful living coach making a positive impact on the lives of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and wider society through his services and products. This awesome guy is my brother. And last but not least, joined by Dr. Saida Desilets, a counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher and advocate for sexual sovereignty, Saida has also written The Emergence of the Sensual Woman followed by her newest book Desire. This beauty is one of my dearest friends. So this is pretty much a family affair and we have conversations like these all the time. In this episode we spoke about how to find opportunity during challenging times. How do you navigate through those which you encounter? What's your perspective on the role of challenges in your life? Are they there to break you, or make you? We share thoughts on action and surrender, first steps when facing a challenge, a victim mindset and the power of choice just to name a few points explored in this conversation! Tune in for the full scoop! Points of Discussion: First thoughts on finding opportunity within challenge (02:00) Thoughts on action and surrender (13:35) First steps when facing a challenge (23:20) Victim mindset and the power of choice (31:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/finding-opportunity-within-challenge and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by a group of amazing individuals who happen to be some of my nearest and dearest. I am fortunate to be joined by Raphan Kebet, a somatic movement teacher and trainer who offers grounded and practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and artistic teachers to share their unique approaches to the practice of yoga, movement, and somatic inquiry. He also happens to be my wonderful husband.Also joined by Calvin Niles, a passionate communicator and mindful living coach making a positive impact on the lives of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and wider society through his services and products. This awesome guy is my brother.And last but not least, joined by Dr. Saida Desilets, a counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher and advocate for sexual sovereignty, Saida has also written The Emergence of the Sensual Woman followed by her newest book Desire. This beauty is one of my dearest friends.So this is pretty much a family affair and we have conversations like these all the time. In this episode we spoke about how to find opportunity during challenging times. How do you navigate through those which you encounter? What's your perspective on the role of challenges in your life? Are they there to break you, or make you? We share thoughts on action and surrender, first steps when facing a challenge, a victim mindset and the power of choice just to name a few points explored in this conversation!Tune in for the full scoop! Points of Discussion:First thoughts on finding opportunity within challenge (02:00)Thoughts on action and surrender (13:35)First steps when facing a challenge (23:20)Victim mindset and the power of choice (31:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/finding-opportunity-within-challenge and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I'm joined by the beautiful Michelle Escoffery who is an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer, having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK's most respected songwriters. Michelle's metamorphic journey has been one of internal exploration and experience. Coached by her father in the early years, Michelle has been heavily involved in every element of songwriting, singing, directing, producing and vocal coaching and continues to do so to this day. A multi-hyphenate, Michelle is also a qualified life coach with almost two decades of experience. She supports makers & professionals to find constructive stillness in life's chaos, to balance creativity with the demands of daily life so they can increase the life energy we all need to avoid burn out. In this episode, Michelle speaks about her musical journey and her expansion into life coaching. She talks about the importance of taking responsibility for your own healing and opens up about her own personal healing journey. We delve into visions, spirit and thoughts on life and death as we explore past experiences. Join us for this deep conversation. Points of Discussion: Balancing the ebb and flow (02:46) Her definition of healing (05:40) Her personal healing journey (07:47) Her musical journey so far (13:22) Advice for aspiring creatives on life balance (18:18) Her expansion into life coaching (24:32) Obstacles that she has overcome (36:50) Self-care tips (42:50) Resources/Links: Learn more about Michelle. Connect with Michelle on Instagram and Facebook. About Michelle Escoffery Michelle Escoffery an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer. Having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK's most respected songwriters, Michelle is making a return with her solo album ASÉ aka LOVE and ABOVE due for release Summer 2019. A member of family singing group, 'The Escoffery's', signed to Atlantic Records USA in 1991, Michelle cut her teeth in the studio with sister Sandra Escoffery, learning to write and arrange, which led to independent success with chart topping UK girl band Truce. Michelle went on to become one of only 2 female stock writers at EMI Music Publishing at the time, alongside Cathy Dennis. READ MORE...If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/music-spirit-and-life-balance and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I’m joined by the beautiful Michelle Escoffery who is an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer, having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK’s most respected songwriters. Michelle's metamorphic journey has been one of internal exploration and experience. Coached by her father in the early years, Michelle has been heavily involved in every element of songwriting, singing, directing, producing and vocal coaching and continues to do so to this day.A multi-hyphenate, Michelle is also a qualified life coach with almost two decades of experience. She supports makers & professionals to find constructive stillness in life's chaos, to balance creativity with the demands of daily life so they can increase the life energy we all need to avoid burn out. In this episode, Michelle speaks about her musical journey and her expansion into life coaching. She talks about the importance of taking responsibility for your own healing and opens up about her own personal healing journey. We delve into visions, spirit and thoughts on life and death as we explore past experiences.Join us for this deep conversation.Points of Discussion:Balancing the ebb and flow (02:46)Her definition of healing (05:40)Her personal healing journey (07:47)Her musical journey so far (13:22)Advice for aspiring creatives on life balance (18:18)Her expansion into life coaching (24:32)Obstacles that she has overcome (36:50)Self-care tips (42:50)Resources/Links:Learn more about Michelle.Connect with Michelle on Instagram and Facebook. About Michelle EscofferyMichelle Escoffery an Award Winning British Singer, Songwriter and Vocal Producer. Having consistently amassed accolades as one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, Michelle is making a return with her solo album ASÉ aka LOVE and ABOVE due for release Summer 2019. A member of family singing group, 'The Escoffery’s', signed to Atlantic Records USA in 1991, Michelle cut her teeth in the studio with sister Sandra Escoffery, learning to write and arrange, which led to independent success with chart topping UK girl band Truce. Michelle went on to become one of only 2 female stock writers at EMI Music Publishing at the time, alongside Cathy Dennis. READ MORE...If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/music-spirit-and-life-balance and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Whose life are you living? And are you loving your life? We all have an opportunity to create and design a life we love. A life that is filled with joy, happiness, fulfilment and a life that is aligned with our authentic selves.Too often though we are caught up in the expectations and status quo of society that we lose touch with what truly matters to us, with what truly is meaningful. It's never too late to change and create a life you love. Start by exploring what you really want. If you could wake up tomorrow and your life be everything you wish it to be, what would it include? What work would you be doing? Where would you be living? Who would you be? Which people would be in your life? The more clarity you have around what you want the easier it will be to create it, attract it and manifest it.Then set intentions that are aligned with what you truly want. One of the primary ingredients of success is being intentional about who you are, what you do and how you do it. When you set intentions, your actions become more purposeful and compelling. Decide now what your life will be, the life that is all about joy, all about love, peace and success – whatever that means to you. Bring your intentions to life through vivid imagination and visualise the absolute best for yourself. Dream far and wide and go beyond what you imagined possible because now is the time to create the life you truly want the life you deserve. When visualising, feel connected to your vision in all its glory. How do you feel living your best life? How wonderful is it to be the best version of yourself, do the things in your life that matter, and have abundance and joy across all areas of your life? Sit with that feeling breathe it in and taste it as if it's already yours. Lean into your daydream and let your imagination take charge.With powerful intentions in place you can then create your goals which are all about bringing these wonderful intentions into fruition. What's you're a year from now? 6 months, 1 month, 1 week? What would you need to change today to make tomorrow better? Remember that we are all responsible for our own lives and destiny. The choices we make in this moment, will impact the outcomes of tomorrow.Kickstart your ideas with decisive action. Stay aligned with your authentic self, wants and desires. Love yourself along the way and you will radiate love to those around you. The ripple effect will impact your life in such a beautiful way that the life you love will begin to unfold right before your eyes.You deserve joy, you deserve love, you are worthy of happiness, you are enough and the life you love is right around the corner. Take bold steps, walked confidently, stay focused and even if all you can do right now is hear a whisper, here this… I am life, full of love and happiness and I am yours.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/create-a-life-you-love and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Whose life are you living? And are you loving your life? We all have an opportunity to create and design a life we love. A life that is filled with joy, happiness, fulfilment and a life that is aligned with our authentic selves.Too often though we are caught up in the expectations and status quo of society that we lose touch with what truly matters to us, with what truly is meaningful. It's never too late to change and create a life you love. Start by exploring what you really want. If you could wake up tomorrow and your life be everything you wish it to be, what would it include? What work would you be doing? Where would you be living? Who would you be? Which people would be in your life? The more clarity you have around what you want the easier it will be to create it, attract it and manifest it.Then set intentions that are aligned with what you truly want. One of the primary ingredients of success is being intentional about who you are, what you do and how you do it. When you set intentions, your actions become more purposeful and compelling. Decide now what your life will be, the life that is all about joy, all about love, peace and success – whatever that means to you. Bring your intentions to life through vivid imagination and visualise the absolute best for yourself. Dream far and wide and go beyond what you imagined possible because now is the time to create the life you truly want the life you deserve. When visualising, feel connected to your vision in all its glory. How do you feel living your best life? How wonderful is it to be the best version of yourself, do the things in your life that matter, and have abundance and joy across all areas of your life? Sit with that feeling breathe it in and taste it as if it's already yours. Lean into your daydream and let your imagination take charge.With powerful intentions in place you can then create your goals which are all about bringing these wonderful intentions into fruition. What’s you’re a year from now? 6 months, 1 month, 1 week? What would you need to change today to make tomorrow better? Remember that we are all responsible for our own lives and destiny. The choices we make in this moment, will impact the outcomes of tomorrow.Kickstart your ideas with decisive action. Stay aligned with your authentic self, wants and desires. Love yourself along the way and you will radiate love to those around you. The ripple effect will impact your life in such a beautiful way that the life you love will begin to unfold right before your eyes.You deserve joy, you deserve love, you are worthy of happiness, you are enough and the life you love is right around the corner. Take bold steps, walked confidently, stay focused and even if all you can do right now is hear a whisper, here this… I am life, full of love and happiness and I am yours.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/create-a-life-you-love and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Motivation is a huge topic, but there are some simple strategies that can help you be a self-starter so that you can get things done efficiently and take action on what matters to you. What I want to share with you is how to motivate yourself, so that any external motivation is a bonus, but not the only way for you to take action. So that instead, you rely on your internal sources of motivation to propel you into action. Normally when we are not motivated to do something it tends to be because we have lost connection with our big why. The reason we're doing this particular thing in the first place. Over the years working with creatives, we would speak about the importance of practice. When I checked in, for some it was not always easy for them to stick to their practice because they didn't feel motivated to do so. I realised that for those clients who found it hard to motivate themselves to practise, it was simply because they lost their connection to why they must practice in the first place. For them it felt more like they should practice rather than must practice.When this is the case, the first thing to do is to reconnect with your why, so that you can separate the ‘shoulds' from the ‘musts'. This applies to anything you need to motivate yourself to do, not just the practice of a skill, but also general tasks or actions you need to take. Think about some area of your life right now where you may be lacking motivation and therefore not following through. What is the big why behind what you're wanting to achieve? What are the rewards that this achievement will bring? Really go big on this and draw from it everything you can, so that you reignite your purpose and drive. Being a self-starter requires you take responsibility for your own actions. As such it means being honest and direct with yourself when things aren't moving or when you become complacent. Do your best to witness your own drawbacks so that you create the habits to support your own success. This type of awareness will encourage you to pave your own way forward.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-be-a-self-starter and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Motivation is a huge topic, but there are some simple strategies that can help you be a self-starter so that you can get things done efficiently and take action on what matters to you. What I want to share with you is how to motivate yourself, so that any external motivation is a bonus, but not the only way for you to take action. So that instead, you rely on your internal sources of motivation to propel you into action. Normally when we are not motivated to do something it tends to be because we have lost connection with our big why. The reason we're doing this particular thing in the first place. Over the years working with creatives, we would speak about the importance of practice. When I checked in, for some it was not always easy for them to stick to their practice because they didn't feel motivated to do so. I realised that for those clients who found it hard to motivate themselves to practise, it was simply because they lost their connection to why they must practice in the first place. For them it felt more like they should practice rather than must practice.When this is the case, the first thing to do is to reconnect with your why, so that you can separate the ‘shoulds’ from the ‘musts’. This applies to anything you need to motivate yourself to do, not just the practice of a skill, but also general tasks or actions you need to take. Think about some area of your life right now where you may be lacking motivation and therefore not following through. What is the big why behind what you’re wanting to achieve? What are the rewards that this achievement will bring? Really go big on this and draw from it everything you can, so that you reignite your purpose and drive. Being a self-starter requires you take responsibility for your own actions. As such it means being honest and direct with yourself when things aren’t moving or when you become complacent. Do your best to witness your own drawbacks so that you create the habits to support your own success. This type of awareness will encourage you to pave your own way forward.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-be-a-self-starter and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Sometimes we feel as though we have reached a place in our lives where the path ahead of us is unclear. I mean right now this is the case for a lot of us during this global shift. Living from day to day not quite sure where your life is heading. Some people are happy to be in that place where they allow themselves to end up wherever the tide takes them. And there are those who feel that they would like to take proactive approach and determine where their boat ends up. Only you can decide where you are now.So how do you get clarity on which path to take at various points in your life?Be flexibleWhen you are in a place where things are unclear and life feels a bit turbulent and unsettling, remaining flexible is very important. In stormy weather it is the tree that bends with the wind that does not break. Allow yourself to be like that tree and you will be standing strong when the storm clears. Being flexible requires an ability to see life's obstacles as a right of passage. It requires a surrender to the moment so you can let things pass through you, with least resistance.And a breakthrough occurs because of the perception of ‘the wall'. When we realise this, the wall becomes part of the process rather than an obstacle.So whatever confusion you might be experiencing right now about what's next, breathe through it. Do your best to let go of the frustration. The answers are there and will come to you when you're ready to listen.Get in touch with your intuitionThere is a thought in coaching that ‘we have all the answers we need within us'. That if we can ask a question, on the other side of the same coin is the answer. In order to get in touch with our inner wisdom or intuition we must allow ourselves to be open to receive. Intuition is a huge subject on its own, so I'll just share a few ideas on how you can start tapping into yours. For me intuition is an inner knowing and sensory based response to the answers I might be seeking. Our bodies create different sensations to something that is a yes and something that is a no. You can sense this by asking yourself a question that you know the answer is an absolute no for you and then the same where you know it's a definite yes. Just notice how differently yes and no feels in your body. It's all about tuning in.Look at it this way…If you are listening to music, you may choose a specific CD or artist to listen to and by doing this you tune out other music for the time being. If you switch on the radio, you may tune in to your favourite station. What I am asking you to do, is to tune into a different station, one which you may or may not have yet discovered and allow your antenna to pick up its signals. How will you know which songs to tune into specifically? The interesting thing is you don't, but we all have a filter. You allow everything to pour in and your filter will decide what to let in and what is too coarse to fit through. Ask yourself a question, (what is the next for me to take right now?) allow whichever thoughts that pop up to come through and those that you find yourself attracted to the most are the ones that got through your filter. Now what is your sensory response?Trusting your inner wisdom or intuition takes awareness and practice so you must hold the vision and trust the process.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-get-clarity-on-your-path and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Sometimes we feel as though we have reached a place in our lives where the path ahead of us is unclear. I mean right now this is the case for a lot of us during this global shift. Living from day to day not quite sure where your life is heading. Some people are happy to be in that place where they allow themselves to end up wherever the tide takes them. And there are those who feel that they would like to take proactive approach and determine where their boat ends up. Only you can decide where you are now.So how do you get clarity on which path to take at various points in your life?Be flexibleWhen you are in a place where things are unclear and life feels a bit turbulent and unsettling, remaining flexible is very important. In stormy weather it is the tree that bends with the wind that does not break. Allow yourself to be like that tree and you will be standing strong when the storm clears. Being flexible requires an ability to see life’s obstacles as a right of passage. It requires a surrender to the moment so you can let things pass through you, with least resistance.And a breakthrough occurs because of the perception of ‘the wall’. When we realise this, the wall becomes part of the process rather than an obstacle.So whatever confusion you might be experiencing right now about what’s next, breathe through it. Do your best to let go of the frustration. The answers are there and will come to you when you’re ready to listen.Get in touch with your intuitionThere is a thought in coaching that ‘we have all the answers we need within us’. That if we can ask a question, on the other side of the same coin is the answer. In order to get in touch with our inner wisdom or intuition we must allow ourselves to be open to receive. Intuition is a huge subject on its own, so I’ll just share a few ideas on how you can start tapping into yours. For me intuition is an inner knowing and sensory based response to the answers I might be seeking. Our bodies create different sensations to something that is a yes and something that is a no. You can sense this by asking yourself a question that you know the answer is an absolute no for you and then the same where you know it’s a definite yes. Just notice how differently yes and no feels in your body. It’s all about tuning in.Look at it this way…If you are listening to music, you may choose a specific CD or artist to listen to and by doing this you tune out other music for the time being. If you switch on the radio, you may tune in to your favourite station. What I am asking you to do, is to tune into a different station, one which you may or may not have yet discovered and allow your antenna to pick up its signals. How will you know which songs to tune into specifically? The interesting thing is you don’t, but we all have a filter. You allow everything to pour in and your filter will decide what to let in and what is too coarse to fit through. Ask yourself a question, (what is the next for me to take right now?) allow whichever thoughts that pop up to come through and those that you find yourself attracted to the most are the ones that got through your filter. Now what is your sensory response?Trusting your inner wisdom or intuition takes awareness and practice so you must hold the vision and trust the process.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-get-clarity-on-your-path and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I speak with the lovely Birgitta Ronn, who is a solution focused hypnotherapist passionate about helping people transform their lives. In this conversation Birgitta shares her journey of healing the body through natural juicing to healing the mind through hypnotherapy. She delves into a deeper understanding of the mind, the importance of changing internal dialogue to ignite changes in behaviour and our need for stillness in this busy world. Birgitta breaks down some of the myths out there about hypnotherapy and shares some tips for self-care and the importance of a holistic approach in healing - body, mind and emotions. Join us for this exciting conversation. Points of Discussion: Her story – from juicing to hypnotherapy (02:50) Breaking down some of the myths out there about hypnotherapy (09:35) The importance of your narrative or inner story (14:20) Tips on how to change your habits (19:50) Her definition of healing? (31:30) What obstacle/s have come up for you on you path so far and are 1 or 2 ways that you have used to overcome them? (36:00) Resources/Links: Learn more about Birgitta and her work. Connect with Birgitta on Instagram and Facebook. About Birgitta Ronn Birgitta Ronn is a practicing clinical hypnotherapist based in south west London, with a clinic in East Sheen. She's passionate about helping people transform their lives, seeing them arriving in pieces and leaving in peace. Having had hypnotherapy herself years ago she was impressed by the transformative power of the mind and it's potential to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviour. As no two individuals are the same, she will work collaboratively on enabling clients to identify what is causing their concern, establish a desired outcome, set individual goals to work towards that outcome. By enabling them to access their own inner resources and capabilities they will be better equipped to manage their emotional and mental state and respond to challenges feeling empowered, calm and in control.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/healing-the-body-and-the-mind and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this Soulfull Sound conversation I speak with the lovely Birgitta Ronn, who is a solution focused hypnotherapist passionate about helping people transform their lives.In this conversation Birgitta shares her journey of healing the body through natural juicing to healing the mind through hypnotherapy. She delves into a deeper understanding of the mind, the importance of changing internal dialogue to ignite changes in behaviour and our need for stillness in this busy world.Birgitta breaks down some of the myths out there about hypnotherapy and shares some tips for self-care and the importance of a holistic approach in healing - body, mind and emotions.Join us for this exciting conversation.Points of Discussion:Her story – from juicing to hypnotherapy (02:50)Breaking down some of the myths out there about hypnotherapy (09:35)The importance of your narrative or inner story (14:20)Tips on how to change your habits (19:50)Her definition of healing? (31:30)What obstacle/s have come up for you on you path so far and are 1 or 2 ways that you have used to overcome them? (36:00)Resources/Links:Learn more about Birgitta and her work.Connect with Birgitta on Instagram and Facebook. About Birgitta Ronn Birgitta Ronn is a practicing clinical hypnotherapist based in south west London, with a clinic in East Sheen. She’s passionate about helping people transform their lives, seeing them arriving in pieces and leaving in peace. Having had hypnotherapy herself years ago she was impressed by the transformative power of the mind and it's potential to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviour. As no two individuals are the same, she will work collaboratively on enabling clients to identify what is causing their concern, establish a desired outcome, set individual goals to work towards that outcome. By enabling them to access their own inner resources and capabilities they will be better equipped to manage their emotional and mental state and respond to challenges feeling empowered, calm and in control.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/healing-the-body-and-the-mind and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Today's topic is about change. Change is not easy, simply because requires you to move outside of your comfort zone. Also, because our unconscious minds are naturally wired to avoid pain – part of our innate flight or fight response to danger – if change is perceived as something scary, it can bring up discomfort, resistance, fear and so on. However, when you're really ready to change something in your life there are signs that pop up to suggest you're ready. Staying in your current situation is no longer an option.Whatever your situation is, you are most likely frustrated and know that you just want to do something differently. However, this isn't enough to make a successful change. What's different is that you no longer feel that staying put is the better choice; in fact, you know it isn't and you're ready to do something about it. When the pain of staying in your current situation is bigger or impacting you more than the fear of change, it's time to make a move. The good news is, that it is from this place of awareness and recognition that helps to ignite the change you are likely seeking.In the past when I used to work with clients wanting to leave their corporate job and start their dream business, there was always that point where they were ready to make the leap. The pain of going into their 9-5 job one more day felt so excruciating that any fears of moving on were outweighed and as such were no longer in the driving seat. So once you get to the point where whatever you're wanting to move on from is worse than staying put, that's a sign my friend that it's time to change! You let go of the excuses why not to change and instead find the reasons why you must.You've stayed where you are long enough, and this has most likely been spurred on by the excuses you gave yourself not to leave a current situation. Often some of those excuses come as a result of the common resistance to change and unfamiliar territory. I don't know about you, but I can talk a pretty big game to myself sometimes, telling myself the story I want to hear to suit my circumstance. So, it's really important to tell yourself the story that will support your need or want to change something in your life.Interestingly, once you make the change, you create a new, better place to familiarise yourself with. So, what are those reasons why change is now a MUST? Start from there. You do not let anyone influence you negatively.Who are you to truly be yourself and make changes in your life? The truth is, you are joining a special group of people who have courage, who know how to move forward despite the odds and who know that they have a say in how they design their lives. Not everyone gets this and often people try to warn you against the ‘unknown'. So when you are in that place where you can hear those thoughts or comments from others, but not listen to them or adopt as your own, then you're in a stronger position to take action on what you want. You are able to remain connected with your goal and any negative comments do not affect you.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/5-signs-that-you-re-committed-to-change and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Today’s topic is about change. Change is not easy, simply because requires you to move outside of your comfort zone. Also, because our unconscious minds are naturally wired to avoid pain – part of our innate flight or fight response to danger – if change is perceived as something scary, it can bring up discomfort, resistance, fear and so on. However, when you’re really ready to change something in your life there are signs that pop up to suggest you’re ready. Staying in your current situation is no longer an option.Whatever your situation is, you are most likely frustrated and know that you just want to do something differently. However, this isn’t enough to make a successful change. What’s different is that you no longer feel that staying put is the better choice; in fact, you know it isn’t and you’re ready to do something about it. When the pain of staying in your current situation is bigger or impacting you more than the fear of change, it’s time to make a move. The good news is, that it is from this place of awareness and recognition that helps to ignite the change you are likely seeking.In the past when I used to work with clients wanting to leave their corporate job and start their dream business, there was always that point where they were ready to make the leap. The pain of going into their 9-5 job one more day felt so excruciating that any fears of moving on were outweighed and as such were no longer in the driving seat. So once you get to the point where whatever you’re wanting to move on from is worse than staying put, that’s a sign my friend that it’s time to change! You let go of the excuses why not to change and instead find the reasons why you must.You’ve stayed where you are long enough, and this has most likely been spurred on by the excuses you gave yourself not to leave a current situation. Often some of those excuses come as a result of the common resistance to change and unfamiliar territory. I don’t know about you, but I can talk a pretty big game to myself sometimes, telling myself the story I want to hear to suit my circumstance. So, it’s really important to tell yourself the story that will support your need or want to change something in your life.Interestingly, once you make the change, you create a new, better place to familiarise yourself with. So, what are those reasons why change is now a MUST? Start from there. You do not let anyone influence you negatively.Who are you to truly be yourself and make changes in your life? The truth is, you are joining a special group of people who have courage, who know how to move forward despite the odds and who know that they have a say in how they design their lives. Not everyone gets this and often people try to warn you against the ‘unknown’. So when you are in that place where you can hear those thoughts or comments from others, but not listen to them or adopt as your own, then you’re in a stronger position to take action on what you want. You are able to remain connected with your goal and any negative comments do not affect you.Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/5-signs-that-you-re-committed-to-change and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Today is all you have, don't wait for tomorrow to start.If you're working on something meaningful and important to you, then you'll never feel ready. You will most likely at times feel uncertain, inadequate, and not prepared.Being ready is an illusion. Ready just means prepared to do something now. Do your best to prepare and then make a move. Learn to be ok with uncertainty and learn to experiment; success is never guaranteed.Taking action creates momentum, triggers motivation, invites inspiration which all promote a sense of achievement. When you take action, you get insights along the way about what to do next, what to change or how to improve. You don't need to know everything before you start, but you need to start to learn and grow.Choose development and growth over comfort and certainty. Most of our growth happens outside the comfort zone. Almost everything you need to bring your goals into fruition requires new experiences, skills, and development. You must do things differently and give new things a chance.Starting before you're ready isn't easy, but if you want to create powerful shifts, it's required. Don't let fear of not being good enough stop you from going out into the world making bolder steps. What you have right now is enough. You can organize, edit and defer, but not at the detriment of your success. Not as the response to fear. What you have now is enough to start. It doesn't matter if you're trying to start a business, write a book, realise a creative project - who you are, what you have, and what you know right now is good enough to get going. And you can learn the rest on the way. You must hold the vision and trust the process.Having the courage to fail — in whatever you're attempting to achieve, with whatever you're wanting to express, on whatever challenges you're undertaking — is a pivotal step in actually creating and releasing something meaningful. Embrace the possibility of failure and then keep moving.One small step is better than no steps at all. Take small steps. Act now and reflect along the way. You will learn about yourself, create new exciting ideas, open the door to new possibilities. You will be able to reflect on what's working, what's not working and refine your actions on route. Get experience. There's nothing more in important that getting skin in the game. You need to touch it, taste and experience to really know it. This does not happen from the sidelines. So get moving, as this is often the best way to get ready!Don't wait on figuring it all out, because in reality it is in the doing that you do just that. Thinking and theory will only get you part of the way, now is the time to add the practice. To make moves, to explore and create an adventure. Take a chance on you, take chance on success. You are worthy! You are enough! That's why you must start before you're ready.Remember, today is all you have, don't wait for tomorrow to start.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/start-before-you-are-ready and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Today is all you have, don’t wait for tomorrow to start.If you’re working on something meaningful and important to you, then you’ll never feel ready. You will most likely at times feel uncertain, inadequate, and not prepared.Being ready is an illusion. Ready just means prepared to do something now. Do your best to prepare and then make a move. Learn to be ok with uncertainty and learn to experiment; success is never guaranteed.Taking action creates momentum, triggers motivation, invites inspiration which all promote a sense of achievement. When you take action, you get insights along the way about what to do next, what to change or how to improve. You don’t need to know everything before you start, but you need to start to learn and grow.Choose development and growth over comfort and certainty. Most of our growth happens outside the comfort zone. Almost everything you need to bring your goals into fruition requires new experiences, skills, and development. You must do things differently and give new things a chance.Starting before you’re ready isn’t easy, but if you want to create powerful shifts, it’s required. Don’t let fear of not being good enough stop you from going out into the world making bolder steps. What you have right now is enough. You can organize, edit and defer, but not at the detriment of your success. Not as the response to fear. What you have now is enough to start. It doesn't matter if you're trying to start a business, write a book, realise a creative project - who you are, what you have, and what you know right now is good enough to get going. And you can learn the rest on the way. You must hold the vision and trust the process.Having the courage to fail — in whatever you’re attempting to achieve, with whatever you’re wanting to express, on whatever challenges you’re undertaking — is a pivotal step in actually creating and releasing something meaningful. Embrace the possibility of failure and then keep moving.One small step is better than no steps at all. Take small steps. Act now and reflect along the way. You will learn about yourself, create new exciting ideas, open the door to new possibilities. You will be able to reflect on what’s working, what’s not working and refine your actions on route. Get experience. There’s nothing more in important that getting skin in the game. You need to touch it, taste and experience to really know it. This does not happen from the sidelines. So get moving, as this is often the best way to get ready!Don’t wait on figuring it all out, because in reality it is in the doing that you do just that. Thinking and theory will only get you part of the way, now is the time to add the practice. To make moves, to explore and create an adventure. Take a chance on you, take chance on success. You are worthy! You are enough! That’s why you must start before you’re ready.Remember, today is all you have, don’t wait for tomorrow to start.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/start-before-you-are-ready and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

I really wanted to touch on the topic of certainty from the perspective that certainty is a myth. With everything that's going on in the world right now people are feeling insecure and uncertain about things in their life or about what their future might hold. I would like to use a quote from John Allen Paulos to sum up the theme of this episode. That quote is: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” When you get into a relationship, you're never certain if it will last. You might hope it does and do your best to make it so, but you have no control over the outcome. When you get a job, you don't know if it's yours for life. You might do everything you can to make it so, but you have no control over the outcome. When you start a business, you can pull out all the stops, but success is never guaranteed. Yet somehow, we manage to do all those things even though we can't be certain on any of their outcomes. What's happening right now is that people are feeling even more uncertain because there are a lot of things outside of our control. I get that. What I'd like to share with you today is not how to gain certainty because one can never be certain – we can only take actions that lead to outcomes. Instead let's look at ways that we can feel more stable in uncertainty and comfortable with not feeling secure. Embrace uncertainty as a natural part of life and learn to let go.Pause, take a breath and let it go. Change is not easy, but necessary and while you may not always be able to control an outcome, you have control over your response to it. When I say ‘let go' it doesn't mean inaction or being passive, instead it means letting go of old notions of what was to make room for the new. It means surrendering to the fact that you can't control everything in your life. Replace expectations with plans. Use wisdom and careful thought to guide you forward and know that it's also ok to pause and take a breath.What you're really seeking is a sense of control because again certainty is a myth.Focus on what you can control. What are some of the things in your life that you have some control over? Decide what you feed your body, decide what you feed your mind because these have an effect on you. Add some daily rituals into your life or continue with the ones that currently work for you because consistency helps you to gain some control in your life and it allows you to remain focused on the things that are important – your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.Uncertainty can be healthy. It activates our "fight or flight" response - the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers adrenaline to help us make a move. So, make a move! What are some of the things you can take action on right now? This you can decide, this you can control. Not the outcome, but the actions. Start there… Tune in for full episode!BONUS TRACKIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-myth-of-certainty and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

I really wanted to touch on the topic of certainty from the perspective that certainty is a myth. With everything that's going on in the world right now people are feeling insecure and uncertain about things in their life or about what their future might hold. I would like to use a quote from John Allen Paulos to sum up the theme of this episode. That quote is: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” When you get into a relationship, you're never certain if it will last. You might hope it does and do your best to make it so, but you have no control over the outcome. When you get a job, you don't know if it's yours for life. You might do everything you can to make it so, but you have no control over the outcome. When you start a business, you can pull out all the stops, but success is never guaranteed. Yet somehow, we manage to do all those things even though we can’t be certain on any of their outcomes. What's happening right now is that people are feeling even more uncertain because there are a lot of things outside of our control. I get that. What I’d like to share with you today is not how to gain certainty because one can never be certain – we can only take actions that lead to outcomes. Instead let's look at ways that we can feel more stable in uncertainty and comfortable with not feeling secure. Embrace uncertainty as a natural part of life and learn to let go.Pause, take a breath and let it go. Change is not easy, but necessary and while you may not always be able to control an outcome, you have control over your response to it. When I say ‘let go’ it doesn’t mean inaction or being passive, instead it means letting go of old notions of what was to make room for the new. It means surrendering to the fact that you can’t control everything in your life. Replace expectations with plans. Use wisdom and careful thought to guide you forward and know that it’s also ok to pause and take a breath.What you’re really seeking is a sense of control because again certainty is a myth.Focus on what you can control. What are some of the things in your life that you have some control over? Decide what you feed your body, decide what you feed your mind because these have an effect on you. Add some daily rituals into your life or continue with the ones that currently work for you because consistency helps you to gain some control in your life and it allows you to remain focused on the things that are important – your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.Uncertainty can be healthy. It activates our "fight or flight" response - the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers adrenaline to help us make a move. So, make a move! What are some of the things you can take action on right now? This you can decide, this you can control. Not the outcome, but the actions. Start there… Tune in for full episode!BONUS TRACKIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-myth-of-certainty and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this episode of the Soulfull Sound podcast, I'm joined by the very talented Solomon Golding. London born; Solomon is quickly becoming one of the brightest talents in the dance world and has made history by becoming the first black British born dancer in The Royal Ballet's 85-year history. He has worked with some of the world's leading choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Crystal Pite and Hofesh Shechter to name a few, casting him in leading roles and world premieres. He has also begun generating interest in the fashion world having been photographed by some of the world's top photographers including Harley Weir and David LaChappelle and been featured in fashion films for I-D Magazine and Selfridges. He also had a ten-page spread in BoysbyGirls magazine and was featured in the 2018 September issue of Tatler magazine. In this episode Solomon talks about his experiences in the dance world so far, from being a black man in ballet to the resilience and stamina needed to become successful in this arena. We talk about not being a victim of your circumstance and the importance of taking responsibility for your own outcomes – both the good and the not so good. Join us for this real conversation. Points of Discussion: His story and how he fell in love with ballet (02:28) How he deals with the demands of the dance world (12:57) Overcoming adversity as a black ballet dancer (18:00) His thoughts on changes in the industry (27:00) Advice for aspiring creatives (34:30) Some of the biggest lessons he learned in his career so far (43:40) What's next in his career? (52:00) Resources/Links: Learn more about Solomon. Connect with Solomon Instagram. About Solomon Golding Solomon Golding trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years , graduating and joining The Hong Kong Ballet in 2012. Six months into his contract, Solomon was offered jobs at The Boston Ballet in the United States and The Royal ballet in London. Upon finishing the remainder of his contract with The Hong Kong Ballet, Solomo n returned to London to join The Royal Ballet in 2013 becoming the first Black-British born dancer to do so. Solomon was offered a contract to dance with The San Francisco Ballet and has been dancing with them since June 2017. Solomon's interest in the creative arts doesn't stop at ballet – Solomon collaborated with his brother, Amartey Golding, on an art film exploring black male sexuality and masculinity and its representation within modern day narratives. The film was shown at The London Art Fair 2017 garnering rave reviews and being hailed as “The London Art Fair showstopper…” by The Art Newspaper. Solomon also has a keen interest in fashion. In 2015 Solomon had a two week internship with Anna Valentine, designer of The Duchess of Cornwalls wedding gown, which included helping create garments and set-up the seasonal fashion show at the brands atelier in Baker Street, London.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-inner-and-outer-world-of-dance and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this episode of the Soulfull Sound podcast, I’m joined by the very talented Solomon Golding. London born; Solomon is quickly becoming one of the brightest talents in the dance world and has made history by becoming the first black British born dancer in The Royal Ballet's 85-year history. He has worked with some of the world’s leading choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Crystal Pite and Hofesh Shechter to name a few, casting him in leading roles and world premieres.He has also begun generating interest in the fashion world having been photographed by some of the world’s top photographers including Harley Weir and David LaChappelle and been featured in fashion films for I-D Magazine and Selfridges. He also had a ten-page spread in BoysbyGirls magazine and was featured in the 2018 September issue of Tatler magazine.In this episode Solomon talks about his experiences in the dance world so far, from being a black man in ballet to the resilience and stamina needed to become successful in this arena. We talk about not being a victim of your circumstance and the importance of taking responsibility for your own outcomes – both the good and the not so good.Join us for this real conversation.Points of Discussion:His story and how he fell in love with ballet (02:28)How he deals with the demands of the dance world (12:57)Overcoming adversity as a black ballet dancer (18:00)His thoughts on changes in the industry (27:00)Advice for aspiring creatives (34:30)Some of the biggest lessons he learned in his career so far (43:40)What's next in his career? (52:00) Resources/Links:Learn more about Solomon.Connect with Solomon Instagram. About Solomon GoldingSolomon Golding trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years , graduating and joining The Hong Kong Ballet in 2012. Six months into his contract, Solomon was offered jobs at The Boston Ballet in the United States and The Royal ballet in London. Upon finishing the remainder of his contract with The Hong Kong Ballet, Solomo n returned to London to join The Royal Ballet in 2013 becoming the first Black-British born dancer to do so. Solomon was offered a contract to dance with The San Francisco Ballet and has been dancing with them since June 2017.Solomon’s interest in the creative arts doesn’t stop at ballet – Solomon collaborated with his brother, Amartey Golding, on an art film exploring black male sexuality and masculinity and its representation within modern day narratives. The film was shown at The London Art Fair 2017 garnering rave reviews and being hailed as “The London Art Fair showstopper…” by The Art Newspaper. Solomon also has a keen interest in fashion. In 2015 Solomon had a two week internship with Anna Valentine, designer of The Duchess of Cornwalls wedding gown, which included helping create garments and set-up the seasonal fashion show at the brands atelier in Baker Street, London.If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/the-inner-and-outer-world-of-dance and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Build the plane as you fly it in simple terms, implies that you get things moving or in flight before all the pieces are in place. Personally, I experiment in this arena a lot and it's not comfortable but change or progress rarely is!Being ready is an illusion. Ready just means prepared to do something now. So all we can do is our best to prepare and then make a move. Learn to be ok with uncertainty and learn to experiment because. success is not guaranteed.I remember 8 years ago when I was getting ready to launch my book ‘Coaching for Performance Excellence', how hard it was to let go and put it out there. But in truth I had finished writing it, I learned the necessary parts of launching a book and so I was prepared. I knew intuitively that the only way I was really going to learn about the process was to jump in deep and let my wings take flight.Taking action creates momentum, triggers motivation, invites inspiration which all promote a sense of achievement. When you take action, you get insights along the way about what to do next, what to change or how to improve. You don't need to know everything before you start, but you need to start to learn and grow.If you're working on something meaningful and important to you, then you'll never really feel ready. You will most likely at times feel uncertain, inadequate, and not prepared. Choose development and growth over comfort and certainty. Most of our growth happens outside our comfort zone anyway. Almost everything you need to bring your goals into fruition requires new experiences, skills, and development. So you must do things differently and give new things a chance. Building the plane as you fly it isn't easy, but if you want to create powerful shifts, it's required. Don't let the fear of not being good enough stop you from going out into the world making bolder steps. What you have right now is enough. You can organize, edit and defer, but not at the detriment of your success. Not as the response to fear. What you have now is enough to start. It doesn't matter if you're trying to start a business, write a book, realise a creative project - who you are, what you have, and what you know right now is good enough to get going. And you can learn the rest along the way. You must hold the vision and trust the process.Having the courage to fail — in whatever you're attempting to achieve, with whatever you're wanting to express, on whatever challenges you're undertaking — is a pivotal step in actually creating and releasing something meaningful. So it is important to embrace the possibility of failure and then keep moving anyway. Still, the illusion of being ready lingers, while you're out there doing your best to build something, to be creative and get things off the ground. You're getting ready, to be ready, so when the perfect time arrives, you're ready!You say, “Once I gain the knowhow, all the skills, connections, confidence, money; once I'm sure I can make it happen, then I'll start'. Guess what? The perfect time is now. Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/build-the-plane-as-you-fly-it and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Build the plane as you fly it in simple terms, implies that you get things moving or in flight before all the pieces are in place. Personally, I experiment in this arena a lot and it’s not comfortable but change or progress rarely is!Being ready is an illusion. Ready just means prepared to do something now. So all we can do is our best to prepare and then make a move. Learn to be ok with uncertainty and learn to experiment because. success is not guaranteed.I remember 8 years ago when I was getting ready to launch my book ‘Coaching for Performance Excellence’, how hard it was to let go and put it out there. But in truth I had finished writing it, I learned the necessary parts of launching a book and so I was prepared. I knew intuitively that the only way I was really going to learn about the process was to jump in deep and let my wings take flight.Taking action creates momentum, triggers motivation, invites inspiration which all promote a sense of achievement. When you take action, you get insights along the way about what to do next, what to change or how to improve. You don’t need to know everything before you start, but you need to start to learn and grow.If you’re working on something meaningful and important to you, then you’ll never really feel ready. You will most likely at times feel uncertain, inadequate, and not prepared. Choose development and growth over comfort and certainty. Most of our growth happens outside our comfort zone anyway. Almost everything you need to bring your goals into fruition requires new experiences, skills, and development. So you must do things differently and give new things a chance. Building the plane as you fly it isn’t easy, but if you want to create powerful shifts, it’s required. Don’t let the fear of not being good enough stop you from going out into the world making bolder steps. What you have right now is enough. You can organize, edit and defer, but not at the detriment of your success. Not as the response to fear. What you have now is enough to start. It doesn't matter if you're trying to start a business, write a book, realise a creative project - who you are, what you have, and what you know right now is good enough to get going. And you can learn the rest along the way. You must hold the vision and trust the process.Having the courage to fail — in whatever you’re attempting to achieve, with whatever you’re wanting to express, on whatever challenges you’re undertaking — is a pivotal step in actually creating and releasing something meaningful. So it is important to embrace the possibility of failure and then keep moving anyway. Still, the illusion of being ready lingers, while you’re out there doing your best to build something, to be creative and get things off the ground. You’re getting ready, to be ready, so when the perfect time arrives, you’re ready!You say, “Once I gain the knowhow, all the skills, connections, confidence, money; once I’m sure I can make it happen, then I’ll start’. Guess what? The perfect time is now. Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/build-the-plane-as-you-fly-it and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

You are enough. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise! When you go out there, be your authentic self and do so with confidence. Make no apology for your differences, instead celebrate them as your unique qualities.There is always an opportunity to be your best self, an opportunity to let down the veil and step into that authentic version of who you really are! As you grow and evolve you need to constantly check in with yourself, so you can remain aligned with your heart's desire, with your inner wisdom, your best self. You are enough.What does authenticity really mean here? I am referring to honouring yourself, what truly matters to you and being bold enough to express it. As such being authentic is not a one-way street. Think of it as a revolving door between your inner and outer worlds. A dance between the deepest parts of you and the way you express that boldly into the world. As such this is not a static approach, instead that dance continues throughout your life as you grow and evolve. Ask yourself, what truly matters to me right now? Reflect on who you really are! Explore the deepest parts of you and be open, honest and willing to step into that authentic space where you are enough.This does not mean that you must not strive for excellence in all that you do, nor that you must not work on bettering you and your place in this world. What it does mean it that just as you are, you are enough. The seed in the earth is enough and has everything within it to become the mighty oak, but it requires nurturing, the best environment to grow and light to make its appearance. You are that seed that has everything within you. How will you nurture yourself, create the best environment for your growth and generate your light, so that you can stand tall, strong and beautiful like the oak tree?So many of us have our guards up right? Life has dealt us some big challenges and so we find ourselves hiding from the world in fear of being seen, judged or disliked. Don't we all want to feel accepted for who we are deep down? What would it take for you to step into that authentic version of you? What if being you, just as you are, is enough? What if by being you more, you inspire others to do the same. I honestly believe that the more we are able to be our best selves in the world the better the world will be! So own it! You are beautiful, you are loved, you are special, you celebrate your uniqueness. You are worthy, you are incredible, you are resilient, you are wanted, appreciated and truly valued. You are enough.Say it with me, I am enough, I am enough, I am enough, I am enough...If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/you-are-enough and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

You are enough. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise! When you go out there, be your authentic self and do so with confidence. Make no apology for your differences, instead celebrate them as your unique qualities.There is always an opportunity to be your best self, an opportunity to let down the veil and step into that authentic version of who you really are! As you grow and evolve you need to constantly check in with yourself, so you can remain aligned with your heart’s desire, with your inner wisdom, your best self. You are enough.What does authenticity really mean here? I am referring to honouring yourself, what truly matters to you and being bold enough to express it. As such being authentic is not a one-way street. Think of it as a revolving door between your inner and outer worlds. A dance between the deepest parts of you and the way you express that boldly into the world. As such this is not a static approach, instead that dance continues throughout your life as you grow and evolve. Ask yourself, what truly matters to me right now? Reflect on who you really are! Explore the deepest parts of you and be open, honest and willing to step into that authentic space where you are enough.This does not mean that you must not strive for excellence in all that you do, nor that you must not work on bettering you and your place in this world. What it does mean it that just as you are, you are enough. The seed in the earth is enough and has everything within it to become the mighty oak, but it requires nurturing, the best environment to grow and light to make its appearance. You are that seed that has everything within you. How will you nurture yourself, create the best environment for your growth and generate your light, so that you can stand tall, strong and beautiful like the oak tree?So many of us have our guards up right? Life has dealt us some big challenges and so we find ourselves hiding from the world in fear of being seen, judged or disliked. Don’t we all want to feel accepted for who we are deep down? What would it take for you to step into that authentic version of you? What if being you, just as you are, is enough? What if by being you more, you inspire others to do the same. I honestly believe that the more we are able to be our best selves in the world the better the world will be! So own it! You are beautiful, you are loved, you are special, you celebrate your uniqueness. You are worthy, you are incredible, you are resilient, you are wanted, appreciated and truly valued. You are enough.Say it with me, I am enough, I am enough, I am enough, I am enough...If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/you-are-enough and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Hey beautiful souls. I'm really excited to jump into this topic! Before I do let me warn you, this is going to be blunt and direct and is not for everyone. The title is how to be bulletproof against rejection not how to overcome it. In order to be bulletproof, it requires a thick skin and some pretty heavy armour. So this is my approach today.Everyone at some point or another in their life experiences rejection, whether that's in a relationship, work related, family related or any situation where you put yourself out there and get a no. And yes, when we get rejected it sucks, we feel hurt, it's hard to go through it, and it's important to grieve that. However, if you could view rejection in a different way, it would be much easier to put yourself out there in many different situations without worrying about being rejected. It doesn't mean you won't be rejected it just means your feelings towards that will no longer affect you and this is where being bullet-proof comes in. Growing up in my family we had a saying passed down from our parents, and that was, if it's for you it's for you, and no one can take it, if it's not for you thank God and move on. What I love about this saying is that it implies that anything that you do will work out the way it supposed to, when it supposed to and how it supposed to, for your highest good. It doesn't mean you that you will always like the outcome, and it requires a sense of trust and faith, that this outcome is what is needed right now. What if you tried on this way of thinking? How would it affect the way you then approached anything that you could potentially be rejected from? I walked into audition rooms with a sense of peace knowing that if the gig was for me, I'd get it. Interestingly, it was often why I think I got the part. I think it's because there was a sense of personal power and peace that came across. That being said, it was also because I did the work, I did the prep, let's not pretend that I just showed up and luckily got a part. I put the work in, honoured the struggle, but also I wasn't so attached to the outcome that if it didn't happen, it would negatively impact my life by deciding to stop pursuing my dream.The other piece of being bullet-proof is recognising that not everything is about you. If someone rejects you for a job, a part in a play, a relationship, it's not all about you unless you make it so. It does not reflect your worth unless you let it. Often what happens is, when we're rejected, we sometimes close ourselves off or try not to put ourselves in situations again where a NO is a possibility and as such we live in fear of this rejection. Let me ask you, are you willing to give that power to someone else? Are you willing to say no to the possibility of greatness because someone in the past told you NO? Which is worse, the possibility of another rejection or living your life in fear and later having regrets for not putting yourself out there. Seriously answer that. Which is worse?I can tell you that I wouldn't be here talking to you right now if I let the Nos in my life stop me. I got plenty, but what it did for me was give me an opportunity to be constructive and focus on what I could learn from the experience and this is what I would encourage you to do. It gave me fuel to do better and learn more so that eventually some of those Nos became yeses. Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-be-bulletproof-against-rejection and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

Hey beautiful souls. I’m really excited to jump into this topic! Before I do let me warn you, this is going to be blunt and direct and is not for everyone. The title is how to be bulletproof against rejection not how to overcome it. In order to be bulletproof, it requires a thick skin and some pretty heavy armour. So this is my approach today.Everyone at some point or another in their life experiences rejection, whether that’s in a relationship, work related, family related or any situation where you put yourself out there and get a no. And yes, when we get rejected it sucks, we feel hurt, it’s hard to go through it, and it’s important to grieve that. However, if you could view rejection in a different way, it would be much easier to put yourself out there in many different situations without worrying about being rejected. It doesn’t mean you won’t be rejected it just means your feelings towards that will no longer affect you and this is where being bullet-proof comes in. Growing up in my family we had a saying passed down from our parents, and that was, if it’s for you it’s for you, and no one can take it, if it’s not for you thank God and move on. What I love about this saying is that it implies that anything that you do will work out the way it supposed to, when it supposed to and how it supposed to, for your highest good. It doesn’t mean you that you will always like the outcome, and it requires a sense of trust and faith, that this outcome is what is needed right now. What if you tried on this way of thinking? How would it affect the way you then approached anything that you could potentially be rejected from? I walked into audition rooms with a sense of peace knowing that if the gig was for me, I’d get it. Interestingly, it was often why I think I got the part. I think it’s because there was a sense of personal power and peace that came across. That being said, it was also because I did the work, I did the prep, let’s not pretend that I just showed up and luckily got a part. I put the work in, honoured the struggle, but also I wasn’t so attached to the outcome that if it didn’t happen, it would negatively impact my life by deciding to stop pursuing my dream.The other piece of being bullet-proof is recognising that not everything is about you. If someone rejects you for a job, a part in a play, a relationship, it’s not all about you unless you make it so. It does not reflect your worth unless you let it. Often what happens is, when we’re rejected, we sometimes close ourselves off or try not to put ourselves in situations again where a NO is a possibility and as such we live in fear of this rejection. Let me ask you, are you willing to give that power to someone else? Are you willing to say no to the possibility of greatness because someone in the past told you NO? Which is worse, the possibility of another rejection or living your life in fear and later having regrets for not putting yourself out there. Seriously answer that. Which is worse?I can tell you that I wouldn’t be here talking to you right now if I let the Nos in my life stop me. I got plenty, but what it did for me was give me an opportunity to be constructive and focus on what I could learn from the experience and this is what I would encourage you to do. It gave me fuel to do better and learn more so that eventually some of those Nos became yeses. Tune in for full episode!If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes and more at https://www.simoneniles.com/blog/how-to-be-bulletproof-against-rejection and follow at https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/

In this episode of the Soulfull Sound podcast, I am joined by a beautiful soul – Alexandra Rigazzi-Tarling. Alexandra has been a qualified Sound Therapist for the last 10 years and a Tutor for the College of Sound Healing and offers Sound Therapy and Healing as a complementary therapy, as well as teaching courses and workshops on the subject, specializing in using the Voice as a healing tool. In this episode, Alexandra opens up about her journey from Opera to Sound Therapy and the importance of being authentic and aligned with your truest desires. She speaks on her role as a sound therapy trainer and her approach to balancing the science and theory with the intuitive and spiritual aspects of this healing modality. Tune into our sounding experience and feel free to join in! Points Of Discussion Alexandra shares part of her personal journey (02:35) All about Sound Healing (11:59) How she teaches this modality balancing the science and the practice (32:54) Her definition of healing (44:38) Client stories (47:35) Tips to nurture your authentic voice in the music industry (54:45) Resources/Links: Learn more about Alexandra and her wonderful work. Connect with her on Facebook. About Alexandra Rigazzi-Tarling Alexandra is a professionally trained Opera Singer with over 20 years international performance and teaching experience. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and the Zurich Opera Studio studying the workings of the human voice and its effect on the body and mind. Alexandra has been a qualified Sound Therapist for the last 10 years and a Tutor for the College of Sound Healing and offers Sound Therapy and Healing as a complementary therapy, as well as teaching courses and workshops on the subject, specializing in using the Voice as a healing tool. Alexandra has taught singing and a system she calls Singing Therapy and Voice Reconnection®, throughout Europe as a workshop leader, working to promote the many benefits of singing for stress relief and other conditions such as Dystonia, Asperger's, and Dementia.