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Dr. Tracy Brown, RScP brings a timely message about exemplars of the Feminine Divine who bring powerful spiritual inspiration and leadership across generations as we continue our celebration of Women's History Month 2023! Our musical inspiration is none other than singer, songwriter, and facilitator of embodied voice, song alchemy, and heart connection, LISA FORKISH! She brings her extraordinary brand of love and spiritual liberation through song. Join us! https://lisaforkish.com/ ✅ YOUTUBE: Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeartandSoulCenterofLight. ✅ FACEBOOK: Spread the good news about Heart and Soul by hitting that LIKE button! ✅ VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore ✅ PLEASE SUPPORT US FINANCIALLY IF YOU CAN We hope you will financially support Heart and Soul Center of Light's ongoing mission of being a loving and compassionate, world-class teaching and empowerment ministry. You can graciously give to Heart and Soul today by clicking the link below. We thank you in advance for your generosity and your support! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/ways-to-give-your-tax-deductible-donation/
How can a brand be a tool for transformation,not just for yourself, but those you serve and the world at large? I sat down with songwriter/"artivist" Lisa Forkish and self-love apparel founder Thomas Ng to discuss the great need for transformational healing in all aspects of our lives, and how their businesses are built around that. From Thomas' unique "mirror affirmation" shirts to Lisa's stance on decolonizing the elitism around using our voices in song, these two bring a fierce yet gentle message that I know will be balm for your soul. Both Lisa and Thomas are alumni of Personal Brand: reINVENTED, and it was such a thrill to have them in this coaching program. They arrived ready to go deep and seeing their messaging evolve and sharpen was exciting. About The Guests: Thomas Ng is a Self-Love Coach, and founder of self-love apparel brand, Affirm Your Transformation. He has a passion for helping Sensitive Souls struggling with issues of self love, self acceptance and self esteem heal, so they can find peace & release, and live happier, freer, and more fulfilling lives. Website: https://affirmyourtransformation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affirmyourtransformation/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/affirmyourtransformation Lisa Forkish (she/they) is a queer singer-songwriter, community-builder, artivist, song-healer, and self-described “Love Warrior,” infusing all she creates with fierce authenticity and heart. Lisa uses song as an expressive art and a tool for building connection; her mission in life is to utilize music for personal + collective healing and liberation. Website: https://lisaforkish.com
Notes: Lisa Forkish shares her song, Hymn to Loving, and talks about song titling, songwriting away from keyboards, deconstructing binaries, singing as a pure, liberating expression of the self, learning to love and be tender with our voice... and the surprise of connections through Zoom. Now, maybe that's all immediately appealing to you, or maybe it sounds complicated and brain-challenging! Let me tell you, Lisa has a gentle, welcoming presence and wide-open curiosity and questioning that makes this conversation a pleasure to eavesdrop on -- and whether her views raise questions for you, or drop easily into your pocket, I hope you will find useful connections through Lisa's explanations and in the links to help you follow up on whatever sparks your interest. She talks a lot about what she experiences as healing in voice work... and a tiny bit about her experience with the movie, Pitch Perfect, and her role in popularizing and opening up the collegiate acapella world. Songwriter Info: Lisa Forkish (she/they) is a queer singer-songwriter, community-builder, artivist, song-healer, and self-described "Love Warrior," infusing all she creates with fierce authenticity and heart. For the past 20 years, Lisa has been using song as both an expressive art and a tool for building connection. For Lisa, facilitating music spaces is much more than a job; it is a sacred calling. Lisa breathes humanity into their music and teaching with infectious joy and compassion, aiming to heal the wounds of music elitism and not-enoughness through an embodied, trauma-informed and heart-centered approach. For Lisa, Love is paramount and closeness is the antidote to cisheteropatriarchy, white supremacist delusion and cultural disconnection. Lisaʻs mission is to utilize music for personal and collective healing and liberation. Links: Lisa's website: lisaforkish.com Lisa's singing offerings: wesingthebody.com adrienne maree brown (principles of emergent strategy): https://adriennemareebrown.net/ Holistic Resistance (Black-led movement facilitating racial justice and other work to heal oppression): https://www.holisticresistance.com/ white supremacy culture (what exactly does that mean?): https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/ Rev angel Kyodo williams (radical dharma): https://angelkyodowilliams.com/ On Being podcast (Krista Tippett interviews with various people): https://onbeing.org/ Brene Brown (wholehearted, daring living): https://brenebrown.com/ Rhiannon (vocal art as vehicle for change; improvisation): https://rhiannonmusic.com/ Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, Mixolydian, verse followed by layer Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters! Visit abreathofsong.com for lyrics, the tip jar, more of Patty's artwork, a way to nominate songs or songwriters for the podcast, and an easy way to search past episodes.
Notes: I love a layer song which gives me options -- what do I feel like singing? Is singing low and warm feeling yummy? Or floating high? Or getting snuggled in the middle of a set of harmonies? Lisa Forkish's "Possibility" song offers all those choices, starting with a low, potentially gritty, determined line that says "An end is not THE end -- it can be the beginning." Then a fluid river line that requires some release to sing, as it flows among notes. Finally, when singing about being open, there is an amazing note on the word "open" that moves the whole song into a slightly unexpected place, giving a visceral experience of opening up to a different possibility. Love it. Song that helps me embody the knowledge of possibility that change brings. Visit abreathofsong.com for lyrics, more of Patty's artwork, and a way to nominate songs or songwriters for the podcast. Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters! Songwriter Info: Lisa Forkish (she/they) is a queer singer-songwriter, community-builder, artivist, song-healer, and self-described "Love Warrior," infusing all she creates with fierce authenticity and heart. For the past 20 years, Lisa has been using song as both an expressive art and a tool for building connection. For Lisa, facilitating music spaces is much more than a job; it is a sacred calling. Lisa breathes humanity into their music and teaching with infectious joy and compassion, aiming to heal the wounds of music elitism and not-enoughness through an embodied, trauma-informed and heart-centered approach. For Lisa, Love is paramount and closeness is the antidote to cisheteropatriarchy, white supremacist delusion and cultural disconnection. Lisaʻs mission is to utilize music for personal and collective healing and liberation. Links: lisaforkish.com wesingthebody.com www.patreon.com/lisaforkish Insta and Youtube / lisaforkish Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, Dorian, 3 layer song with 2 layers harmonized, so 5 parts
Today our senior and founding minister, Rev. Dr. Andriette Earl, will be in co-ministry with the WeSing Choir featuring Lisa Forkish. We are very excited to hear the message God has to impart through our amazing spiritual leader today! Peace and blessings to ALL! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join Sheila Smith, our Prayer and Care Circle Lead, as she holds you in prayer for your health and well-being. Return to this episode any time you need support and comfort around issues of physical health and holding the perfect intention for divine healing. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. The Prayer for Health: I know right where I am the Mystic Power and Presence of God is. The Living One Almighty is everywhere equally present. There is not one spot where the mighty power and presence of God is not. It is the truth of who I am. It is the truth of who the listener is God is I am and all is exceedingly well God is, the listener is, and all is exceedingly well. So it is from this sacred space of absolutely knowing the truth of who I am that I confidently and powerfully speak my word for Health/Healing and Wellbeing. I declare that the listener’s body temple is a spiritual idea manifested in form. Every organ, tissue, sinew and cell is a perfect manifestation of pure spirit. I declare excellent health, healing ,well being, strength, flexibility , vitality, mental clarity and retentive memory, regardless of diagnosis or appearances. I give thanks for the manifestation of health, healing and well being right now. I give thanks for the relief from any discomfort or pain. I give thanks for the listeners willingness to surrender, have faith and believe in their body’s enormous and persistent capacity to heal itself with ease and grace. So, it is in perfect gratitude that I release this word into the action of Love and Law I know Love is what God is, and the Law is absolutely how God works. In perfection, each and every time. I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that this is done and done very well. Please join me in saying , Amen, As’e and so it is! Blessings ---------------------------------------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 137: Join Pamela Grimm as she holds you in prayer for abundance! Visit this episode to affirm your blessings of love showing up in your life in all ways. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. --------------- The Prayer for Abundance --------------- There is one God. God is Life. God is Truth. God is Love. God is Intelligence. God is Soul. God is Spirit. And God is Principle. The Life of God is my life and I am living that life now. I, Pamela Grimm, speak my word, declaring that the Good I desire is already mine. Everything I need to sustain me is already within me because of who I Am—who God is. There is no lack—there is ONLY Abundance, and it is mine. I claim it now. I have enough to overflowing —enough to spend, save and share. Everything that is required of me, is already done in the Mind of God. I give thanks for this Word—for this Truth. I celebrate and give thanks for ALL that I Am and ALL that I have. I am grateful for who I am and Whose I am. I now release this Word into the Perfect activity of Love and Law. Love is who God is and Law is how God operates. Knowing that this Word cannot return to me without it first manifesting, I turbocharge it with my tremendous Faith. It is done. And so it is! ---------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ------------ Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 131: Work and Career Join Dr. Felicia Williams Cosey, our Prayer and Care co-lead, in this prayer for Work and Career. ------------- So as we begin our prayer together I invite you to taking in a deep breath with me, breathing in the breath of God, and exhaling releasing letting go of everything that has gone before this very moment, as we recognize that there is only one life, one divine energy of love the flows through each and every being, every aspect of presence on this planet. I know that this one life, this one energy of love is joy, is peace, is purpose, is everything that connects each and every one of us to our highest good. As I recognize my oneness with this one life I know that I am divinely guided in all that I need. As this is true for me I know this is true for each and every one of us, for there is only one of us here. I know that in this space of divine guidance all that needs to be revealed around work career and purpose, around the Divine expression of each individual self is present, is available, and is right now given. And so I know that as the question is asked: “What is my purpose? Why am I here?” as we listen inward the answers are made clear. That everything that is needed to provide the perfect situation for self-expression through work and career through divine purpose, through the givingness of ourselves to this world, to stepping into our vocation, the reason that we are here and Whose we are becomes very very clear. So right now I’m declaring clarity in what is mine to do, clarity in understanding and willingness to take the steps knowing that the path has already been cleared, and that truth goes before me and each and every one of us as we choose to step into perfect career, work and vocation. In gratitude for the opportunity to speak this word and releasing anything that might appear to the contrary, I simply release this word into the activity of love and law knowing that the law always responds and that love’s answer is always yes. I let it go, I let it be, and I anchor this word by saying Amen, Ashé and so it is. ------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ------------- Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 130: Prayer for Health and Healing Join our Prayer and Care Ministry Co-Lead, Roeber Williams, in this prayer to support the perfection of your health and healing. ---------------------- Prayer for Health and Healing ---------------------- There is one life, one presence, one love, all knowing, all powerful and everywhere present…GOD Creator of all things seen and unseen. The very source and substance of all that exits yesterday, today and tomorrow. I AM one created in the same image and likeness of GOD the ONE LIFE, as this the truth of my life it the Truth of all life for there is only One Life. I Roeber’ affirm that this ever presence of the living one is ever present as perfect health and well being At the center of my being right now and always. This Loving and healing presence knows only wholeness and perfection, has never been sick hurt confused or out of alignment with its divine presence with God perfect plan of Oneness. As my thoughts of this Truth are revealed, Im in absolute gratitude knowing God and I are One. I give Thanks knowing that the Truth for me is the Truth for all Therefore I can now release this word to the law with a knowingness of its absolute fulfillment, knowing love goes ahead. As I stand aside and let be…… And So it is Amen Amen ------------------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ---------- Music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 129: Join Sheila Smith, our Prayer and Care Circle Co-Lead, as she holds you in prayer for your love life and loving relationships. Visit this episode any time you need guidance, support or relief around calling in your Divine Partner or improving your existing relationships. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. The Prayer for Love and Relationships: I know right where I am, the Mystic Power and Presence of God is. The Living One Almighty is everywhere equally present. There is not one infinitesimal spot where the mighty power and presence of God is not. It is the truth of who I am. It is the truth of who the beloved listener is God is I am and all is exceedingly well God is, the listener is and all is exceedingly well. So it is from this sacred space of absolutely knowing the truth of who I am that I confidently and powerfully speak my word for Love and Loving Relationships. I declare Love, Peace, Harmony and Right Action in all of the listener’s relationships. I declare that the listener embodies the qualities that they seek in their partner, potential partner or other relationships I declare that the listeners heart is open, that the debris of fear and doubt are removed, and that there is room for forgiveness of self and others. I give thanks for the power of love in the listeners life and in their relationships. I give thanks for right and perfect, new and/or existing partnerships. I give thanks that the experience the listener seeks through their relationship and I know this experience is seeking them. I give thanks for the Joy, Peace, Harmony and Right Action in all the listeners' relationships. So, it is in perfect gratitude that I release this word into the action of Love and Law I know Love is what God is and the Law is absolutely how God works. In perfection, each and every time. I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that this is done and done well. Please join me in saying , Amen, As’e and so it is! ---------------------------------------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 126 - Pray along with our Licensed Practitioner Pat Reynolds as she guides us on prayer around spiritual growth. Bookmark your favorite episodes and remember to subscribe! -------------- Prayer for Spiritual Growth ------------- The Living Spirit Almighty that I choose to call God is the Creator of all. This Divine Presence is Life itself. It is the essence of Love, Light, Peace, Harmony, Wholeness and Divine Intelligence. It is Eternal and it is a field of pure Potentiality. Therefore, all things are possible in God. It is everywhere, in everything and in every being. This Presence is alive, breathing, loving and thinking within me as me. I am a unique whole, perfect and complete expression of God. I am a center of consciousness in God. This Presence is the Source of all, the source of love, of wisdom, of peace. Deep at the ground of my being is a place of absolute wholeness and spiritual perfection. It is my Inner Light that illumines my path through conditions and appearances. As I learn to be still and listen more and more, the Spirit within reveals Itself in my awareness. “Be still and know that I am God''. Continued practice of meditation, affirmation and prayer brings about a deepening sense of spiritual awareness. As I know this to be true for me, I know it to be true for anyone listening to this prayer. I give thanks for everyone’s oneness with the One. Divine right action is God’s nature in everyone as is Divine Intelligent. All the qualities of God dwell within each person, awaiting full awareness. As each person learns to be still in mind, body and spirit, the Divine Presence within is revealed. I give thanks for everyone’s oneness with the Divine, for the unconditional love of God and all the qualities of the Divine that dwell within. I am grateful that Divine wisdom resides in each person listening and is eternally there for them to use. In perfect gratitude, I release this word into the perfect activity of Love and Law knowing that it cannot return to me void. It manifests in a way that is perfect for each person listening to this prayer. I invite us all to relax into the Divine Flow of the all good of God. And so it is. ------------- Support our ministry: https://heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to Give: 510-500-5849 Visit our website: http://heartsoulcenter.org ------------- Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode #123 Prayer for the United States of America Suzzette Celeste, Licensed Spiritual Practitioner at Heart and Soul Center of Light, offers you this powerful prayer for the United States, as we set the intention for peace, harmony, cooperation, ease, grace, safety, equity and love. ------- Prayer for the United States of America ------- There is only one consciousness, only one reality principle. It is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omniaction. It is called by many many names ... First Cause, The Mystery of Life, The Thing Itself, The Strong One, The Almighty One, Divine Spirit, God and Love. It is my Life now. It is the Life of ALL citizens and residents of the United States of America. I realize an abiding respect for each of us who live in America and call it our home. I know Harmony, Peace, Cohesiveness, Cooperation, Ease, Grace, Opportunity, Safety, Equity, and a foundation of Love, Prosperity, Understanding, and Democracy for each and everyone of us. I Am Thankful for this consciousness. I Am Thankful that this is realized and done as I have spoken. I release my Word into the Law that always come back as I have declared. A’se A’se ooo And So It Is! --------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ---------------- Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 121: Join Felicia Williams-Cosey, licensed practitioner at Heart and Soul Center of Light, as she holds you in prayer for your perfect health and wholeness. This episode reminds you of your natural perfection and holds you in prayer for any concerns around health, wellness and healing. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. ------------------ Prayer for Health and Healing ---------------- And so as I begin this prayer, I take in a nice deep breath knowing that I’m breathing in the breath of God, and I exhale, releasing everything that has come before this very moment. I allow myself to be surrounded by the knowing that there is only One life, One Divine life that is love, that is peace, that is grace, that is health that is oneness, that is connection. It is the love that is the source of who I am and who each and every one of us is and so I delight in this moment in knowing that I am one with this Divine love, this divine presence, this divine wholeness that flows through every cell of my being. And as I know this truth for myself, I am knowing this Truth for everyone hearing this prayer in this moment, and beyond. For there really is only one of us here. I declare that health is the truth of my being, it is the truth of who each and every one of us is because we are one with divine health, wholeness and love. And I know that this Truth flows from the top of my head to the tip of my toes, and I know that health and healing is flowing right now through every cell, organ, muscle, through every aspect of our physical being, as well as reaching the health of our mental self, our minds are healed as we recognize our Oneness with the Divine. I know there is also healing in every circumstance and situation, that anything that appears unlike the love and truth of God is hereby healed, released and revealed. There is Divine circulation, divine elimination, divine coordination and divine spirit that flows through all as a healing balm. I give thanks for this healing, and I know that it permeates and meets every need. Giving thanks that this word as spoken cannot return to me void, I release it into the activity of love and law, knowing that the law always produces, and love’s answer is always yes. I release, I let go, and I anchor this word by saying Amen, Ashé, and so it is. -------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup -------- Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 120: Join Roeber Williams, our Prayer and Care Circle Lead, as he holds you in prayer for the perfect expression of Love, Harmony and Joy in your life! Visit this episode to affirm your blessings of love showing up in your life in all ways. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. --------------- The Prayer for Love, Harmony and Joy --------------- In this very moment of now, I recognize that there is only one life. God the Living spirit Almighty, one loving presence that operates in and through all that there is seen and unseen. This love is expressed in it through all relationships as peace, joy and harmony. This life is my life now, and it is the life of every person living on this planet breathing the Breath of Life as this Breath of Life breathes each of us. I Roeber’ speak my word, knowing that love is the greatest of all of God's qualities, love is the perfect power within me and in everyone and every situation or circumstance. Each experience is an opportunity to express More Love, give more love and be more loving. All my relationships are entered into with Love, and with love I detach all unwanted relationships and experiences with love Harmony peace in Joy. Love expresses itself everywhere, for I know God is Love. There is not a problem, situation or circumstance in which love cannot heal and what is true for me is true for all without exception. I give thanks, for knowing that this Divine presence Divine loving presence is always with me. I am never alone I release this word to love and law knowing it that it is done and done well. I stand aside and consciousness and invite you to stand with me as together we watch the unfoldment of something Magnificent and I’m calling it good in this moment right now I let it be And so it is Amen ---------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ------------ Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 119: Join Sheila Smith, our Prayer and Care Circle Lead, as she holds you in prayer for your work, career and creative expression. Refer to this episode any time you need guidance, support or relief around the work you do in the world. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. ------------------------------ The Prayer for Work, Career and Creative Expression: ------------------------------ I know right where I am, the Mystic Power and Presence of God is. The Living One Almighty is everywhere equally present. There is not one infinitesimal spot where the mighty power and presence of God is not. It is the truth of who I am. It is the truth of who the beloved listener God is I am and all is exceedingly well God is, the listener is, and all is exceedingly well. So it is from this sacred space of absolutely knowing the truth of who I am that I confidently and powerfully speak my word for right and perfect creative expression through meaningful work and a career for the listener I know that God has blessed the listener a unique and perfect gift that only they can give. I declare their optimal work environment, with perfect compensation, ideal working conditions with loving managers, colleagues, contractors, students or clients is already prepared for the listener. I declare the listener is poised, prepared and available for this new opportunity to highlight their talents and skills. I give thanks for the listeners Creative Expression, and perfect Work /Career Opportunity. I give thanks for the listener’s enthusiasm, their readiness, their willingness to give their unique and perfect gifts and receive their highest good. I give thanks for all the people and moving parts that are working together behind the scenes right now to bring forth this new tailor-made opportunity for their Creative Expression, Work, and Career. So, it is in perfect gratitude that I release this word into the action of Love and Law I know Love is what God is and the Law is absolutely how God works. In perfection, every time. I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that this is done and done well. Please join me in saying , Amen, As’e and so it is! ------------------------------ Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ------------------------------ Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Episode 122: Sheila Smith, our Prayer and Care Circle Lead, holds you in prayer to know and be clear on your Divine Guidance. Visit this episode any time you need support with making decisions, dilemmas or any other situation that calls upon your connection to Source to receive your answers. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up to date on this ministry. ------------------ The Prayer for Divine Guidance: ------------------ I know right where I am the Mystic Power and Presence of God is. The Living One Almighty is everywhere equally present. There is not one infinitesimal spot where the mighty power and presence of God is not. It is the truth of who I am. It is the truth about the beloved listener God is I am and all is exceedingly well God is the listener is and all is exceedingly well. So it is from this sacred space of absolutely knowing the truth of who I am that I confidently and powerfully speak my word for Divine Guidance. I know that every moment of every day the listener is guided, guarded, directed and protected. I declare that the listener is poised with confidence, wisdom and discernment to meet each and every situation. I know the listener is willing to be still and listen to the small quiet voice of the Living One God Almighty. I know that any obstruction to their ability to hear the small quiet voice is removed. I give thanks for the listener’s Divine Guidance and their willingness and ability to hear and act upon that guidance. I give thanks for the listener’s confidence, wisdom and discernment. I give thanks that all things are working together for the listeners highest good. I give thanks that any decision the listener makes is made with ease and grace. So, it is in perfect gratitude that I release this word into the action of Love and Law I know Love is what God is and the Law is absolutely how God works. In perfection, every time. I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that this is done and done well. Please join me in saying , Amen, As’e and so it is! --------------- Heart and Soul welcomes your generous support! We believe in the power of Gracious Giving and cultivating a habit of being in Divine Flow. www.heartsoulcenter.org/give Text to give: 510-500-5849 Get link to slides, special announcements, classes and more by signing up for weekly Service Recap www.heartsoulcenter.org/signup ---------------- Theme music by Lisa Forkish
Celebration 8/16/2020. Musical inspiration Berkelee School of Music and Lisa Forkish.
We are back with the first episode of 2020 with none other than Lisa Forkish! From Divisi, to Vocal Rush to HIVE and even more in between, Lisa is a champion of inclusivity in the a cappella community. Whether it be through the many years of work with the Women's A Cappella Association, being the driving force behind WeSing, writing original music, or being a constant mentor and coach to all, Lisa's work is bringing us all a deeper level of connection and understanding.
We are back with the first episode of 2020 with none other than Lisa Forkish! From Divisi, to Vocal Rush to HIVE and even more in between, Lisa is a champion of inclusivity in the a cappella community. Whether it be through the many years of work with the Women's A Cappella Association, being the driving force behind WeSing, writing original music, or being a constant mentor and coach to all, Lisa's work is bringing us all a deeper level of connection and understanding.
If there were a poster woman for girl power, Judy Fontana Minkoff might just be it. This DC area native has taken the NYC a cappella scene by storm, leading the SingStrong Single Singers and founding the 2016 Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival Champions and headliners for SoJam and Kettering National A Cappella Festival, Stiletta. And, as all of the Acaville original content, we'll be on break for the holidays and we'll be back with Episode 23 with Lisa Forkish on January 7th!
If there were a poster woman for girl power, Judy Fontana Minkoff might just be it. This DC area native has taken the NYC a cappella scene by storm, leading the SingStrong Single Singers and founding the 2016 Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival Champions and headliners for SoJam and Kettering National A Cappella Festival, Stiletta. And, as all of the Acaville original content, we'll be on break for the holidays and we'll be back with Episode 23 with Lisa Forkish on January 7th!
Renowned arranger, director, and activist Lisa Forkish sits down with Deke and Dietz to talk about inclusion in the a cappella community. Lisa draws upon her experiences in Divisi (the group that inspired Pitch Perfect), her annual festival WeSing, and her passion for music to help explore the question: why aren’t there more women in a cappella? Additional segments: Arranger's Corner with Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen), and Sound Tutorial with Deke Sharon (Vocal flute). Counterpoint: Should groups change their arrangements in the studio? Original Song - "Love Warrior" by Lisa Forkish. Used with permission.
Renowned arranger, director, and activist Lisa Forkish sits down with Deke and Dietz to talk about inclusion in the a cappella community. Lisa draws upon her experiences in Divisi (the group that inspired Pitch Perfect), her annual festival WeSing, and her passion for music to help explore the question: why aren’t there more women in a cappella? Additional segments: Arranger's Corner with Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen), and Sound Tutorial with Deke Sharon (Vocal flute). Counterpoint: Should groups change their arrangements in the studio? Original Song - "Love Warrior" by Lisa Forkish. Used with permission.
In this week's episode, hosts Deke Sharon and Rob Dietz sit down with two of the current members of The Kinsey Sicks, "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet." The hilarious and musically-talented Jeff Manabat and Nathan Marken, AKA the current Trixie and Winnie, talk through the group's humble and socially-minded beginnings in 1993, and how the members of the group have remained faithful to their original authenticity and political mindset up to and through the most recent celebration of their 25th anniversary. With heart, sincerity, and pure fun, Jeff and Nathan discuss the importance of finding purpose and intention in song choice, and how the a cappella community can continue to lift up different identities and performances that might not always fit the mold. Additional segments: History Minute featuring Lisa Forkish about the group that inspired the movie Pitch Perfect, and a Sound Tutorial with Kid Beyond. Original song: Jerry's Song by The Kinsey Sicks (used with permission)
In this week's episode, hosts Deke Sharon and Rob Dietz sit down with two of the current members of The Kinsey Sicks, "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet." The hilarious and musically-talented Jeff Manabat and Nathan Marken, AKA the current Trixie and Winnie, talk through the group's humble and socially-minded beginnings in 1993, and how the members of the group have remained faithful to their original authenticity and political mindset up to and through the most recent celebration of their 25th anniversary. With heart, sincerity, and pure fun, Jeff and Nathan discuss the importance of finding purpose and intention in song choice, and how the a cappella community can continue to lift up different identities and performances that might not always fit the mold. Additional segments: History Minute featuring Lisa Forkish about the group that inspired the movie Pitch Perfect, and a Sound Tutorial with Kid Beyond. Original song: Jerry's Song by The Kinsey Sicks (used with permission)
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Dawn O'Keefe Williams - Daily Love Lisa Forkish - Lead With Love Shane Marie Devine - St. Paul's Song Jess Novak - Counting On Love Kelli McCarthy - Divided We Fall Ellen Stapenhorst - Beyond The Great Divide Florence Foxwell - Human Windfall - I Made Something Beautiful Ditto Duo - Uncreate The Hate Cindy Weir - Love Today For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Dawn O'Keefe Williams - Daily Love Lisa Forkish - Lead With Love Shane Marie Devine - St. Paul's Song Jess Novak - Counting On Love Kelli McCarthy - Divided We Fall Ellen Stapenhorst - Beyond The Great Divide Florence Foxwell - Human Windfall - I Made Something Beautiful Ditto Duo - Uncreate The Hate Cindy Weir - Love Today For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Dawn O'Keefe Williams - Daily Love Lisa Forkish - Lead With Love Shane Marie Devine - St. Paul's Song Jess Novak - Counting On Love Kelli McCarthy - Divided We Fall Ellen Stapenhorst - Beyond The Great Divide Florence Foxwell - Human Windfall - I Made Something Beautiful Ditto Duo - Uncreate The Hate Cindy Weir - Love Today For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Shane Marie Devine at: Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Deb Chamberlin - She Rachael Sage - Sistersong 2018 Lisa Forkish - Solidarity Emma G - SOLD (take a shot) Lan Miao - His Autograph Tara Elisha - The Last Stand (of Free Thinking People) Sue Nicholls - Single Woman Walking VeePo featuring Aly Frank - 21st Century Girls November Sound - Put On My Glasses Natalie Lucie - Hands Off Maureen Murphy (writer Kati Hendricks) - Unstoppable #MeToo For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor A Loren at: Visit our Sponsor Far West Folk Alliance Conference at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Deb Chamberlin - She Rachael Sage - Sistersong 2018 Lisa Forkish - Solidarity Emma G - SOLD (take a shot) Lan Miao - His Autograph Tara Elisha - The Last Stand (of Free Thinking People) Sue Nicholls - Single Woman Walking VeePo featuring Aly Frank - 21st Century Girls November Sound - Put On My Glasses Natalie Lucie - Hands Off Maureen Murphy (writer Kati Hendricks) - Unstoppable #MeToo For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor A Loren at: Visit our Sponsor Far West Folk Alliance Conference at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Deb Chamberlin - She Rachael Sage - Sistersong 2018 Lisa Forkish - Solidarity Emma G - SOLD (take a shot) Lan Miao - His Autograph Tara Elisha - The Last Stand (of Free Thinking People) Sue Nicholls - Single Woman Walking VeePo featuring Aly Frank - 21st Century Girls November Sound - Put On My Glasses Natalie Lucie - Hands Off Maureen Murphy (writer Kati Hendricks) - Unstoppable #MeToo For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor A Loren at: Visit our Sponsor Far West Folk Alliance Conference at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
Lisa Forkish has done a bit of everything - and done it well. Her high school group, OSA Vocal Rush, has won the ICHSA National Finals more than any other group. Her post-collegiate groups (including HIVE) have distinguished themselves with awards and amazing music. Her work with WACA and other organizations has helped open a cappella to a more inclusive audience. In this episode, we talk about it all, and about what's ahead for her. Recorded in 2018.
Lisa Forkish has done a bit of everything - and done it well. Her high school group, OSA Vocal Rush, has won the ICHSA National Finals more than any other group. Her post-collegiate groups (including HIVE) have distinguished themselves with awards and amazing music. Her work with WACA and other organizations has helped open a cappella to a more inclusive audience. In this episode, we talk about it all, and about what's ahead for her. Recorded in 2018.
"I've gotten really into Dollhouse," says Lisa Forkish. "My whole family is obsessed with Joss Whedon." And yet, somehow, her music stands in stark contrast this geek cred. Forkish exists deeply. Her songs are calculated and considerate, showing off her broad talent at the piano. Enjoy the show, and the six live tracks we recorded with Lisa, all free to subscribers in iTunes or our newsletter.