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  • Aimee is a multi-genre author from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Her published books include Amber Tambourine and the Land of Laugh-a-Lot, The Misfit Crew, Grief Journeys: A Prose and Poetry Chapbook, Purple Popsicles (And Other Preposterous Poems), and her newest book, Be Kind. Her personal essays and stories have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, Autism Parenting Magazine, Medium, and her personal blog Life Lessons for My Daughter. Feel free to check out her author website at aimeectrafton.com

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  • Candace Richardson lives in Chipman NB and works as an administrative assistant at a nursing home, as well as a remote office administrator for a land services company in Fredericton.  She is a graduate of UNB Fredericton, holding a Bachelor of Office Management and a Bachelor of Education in Business.

    Candace loves to learn and brings unique perspectives to everything she does.  While writing is outside her comfort zone, she continues to grow and challenge herself both personally and professionally, navigating life with resilience while living with depression.

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  • Cécile LePage is a manager and consultant with the Government of New Brunswick, bringing extensive experience in cultural policy, public program management, and team leadership. She currently works with the Secretariat for Official Languages, where she supports Francophone and Anglophone communities. Bilingual and highly engaged, she also contributes to the community as Chair of the Board of Directors of the FSPCA.

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  • With an interest in the night sky for over 60 years, Curt still feels like a 10 year old when stargazing.

    He enjoyed a 34-year career in Health Physics with NB Power and is a long-time member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Saint John Astronomy Club. Curt is honoured to be the eponym of 10052 Nason asteroid.

    Curt writes a monthly astronomy newspaper column since 2000 and a weekly blog since 2015.

     

     

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  • I am a devoted son, husband, father, and proud dog dad who believes deeply in the importance of connection, resilience, and compassion. For the past 15 years, I have been a passionate advocate for mental health, working to help break the stigma around conversations that too many people still find difficult to have.

    Living with Alpha-gal syndrome for the past 12 years has shaped my perspective on health, adaptability, and perseverance. Through both my advocacy and personal experiences, I strive to create space for honest dialogue, encourage understanding, and support others in navigating challenges that are often faced in silence.

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  • Judith grew up in St. George. After graduating, she went to UNB for Education, then taught French at McAdam High and Leo Hayes High; she retired after 30 years. Judith enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, photography, beachcombing, snowshoeing and walking the trails, and, most recently, bird watching. She currently lives in Fredericton with her son.

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  • Kathy Boone is a farmer based in New Brunswick with over a decade of experience in greenhouse and field production. Following a varied career path, she built a successful farm business rooted in sustainability, efficiency, and community engagement.

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  • Losing my father to suicide at a young age shaped me in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. It planted early questions about mental health, support, and what it really means to survive. Years later, a severe burnout forced those questions back to the surface—this time with no room to ignore them. Everything slowed down. What I had built no longer fit.

    That breaking point became a reckoning. I realized that sometimes you have to burn down everything you thought you knew in order to make space for a life that is more meaningful and more authentic. So many of us spend our lives chasing the dream—an impossible version of happiness defined by productivity, success, and external approval—only to find ourselves exhausted and disconnected.

    Peace and happiness don’t live there. They aren’t found by pushing harder or becoming more. They’re found by turning inward, listening honestly, and letting go of what no longer serves us. This blog grew out of that unlearning and rebuilding—a space for reflection, recovery, and reimagining a life that doesn’t require self-erasure to sustain it.

    If you’ve ever felt lost in any of life’s challenges, you’re not alone. Let’s figure this out together.

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  • As a hygienist for 34 years and a dental assistant for 6 years prior to that, I have been fortunate to work all over Canada. I’ve worked in small outlying communities north of the Arctic Circle to Toronto and beyond.  I love my job! I particularly enjoy educating clients on the connection between dental health and overall health.

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  • Matthew lives in Calgary, Alberta and is an Educator at a Polytechnic. he has lived and worked in 5 Provinces and is a staunch supporter of Canada, regardless of which province he lives in.

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  • Ronda Cole is a REALTOR® with EXIT Realty in Fredericton, New Brunswick. After working in a variety of roles throughout her career, Ronda discovered her true calling in real estate—a decision she considers the best of her professional life. With deep roots in rural New Brunswick, where she raised her three children, Ronda brings a strong sense of community, dedication, and care to every client relationship.

    Passionate about going above and beyond to help clients achieve their goals, Ronda takes great pride in guiding them through one of life’s most important decisions.

    Known for her genuine heart for people and commitment to service, Ronda finds nothing more rewarding than helping clients turn their dream of homeownership into reality.

    Outside of real estate, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and values the lifelong friendships she has built over the years. She also enjoys summers at her family’s camp on McAdam Lake and cozy winter evenings by the wood-burning fireplace at home.

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    Sandy Lund (she/her)

    Sandy Lund is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a certified yoga teacher (2008) who specializes in Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga. A retired educator, Sandy has stepped into a different classroom: one that offers rest and nourishment for the mind, body and soul. She is comfortable working with students of all ages, from her mental health work in schools grades 4-12, to her adult students, elders and peers, who attend her Joy of Movement and yoga classes, as well as yoga teachers in past restorative yoga teacher trainings.

    Her own personal continued studies include trainings with Judith Lasater (Restorative Yoga), Jennifer Reiss (Yoga Nidra) and Brian Weiss (Past Life Regression Therapy). Sandy is grateful for all her Reiki teachers who have guided her over the years, specifically Jocelyn Clark and Donna Jones – who continue to lead and inspire her.

    Sandy currently leads others to presence and rest alongside her peer and dear friend Shiona McIntosh. Together they have expanded and grown from co-leading two hour workshops to one-day retreats, 3-day retreats, and now a 6-day retreats.

    Sandy Lund

    ‘I AM.. two of the most powerful words, for what you place after them shapes your reality’

    https://www.facebook.com/sandyjlund
    https://www.nourish-flourish.ca

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  • As a Registered Nurse, Shari brings honesty, compassion, and advocacy to every role. With professional healthcare experience in both the long term and acute care sectors, the majority of Shari’s nursing experience was on a family practice unit which specialized in stroke. Now retired from her hospital position, she remains part time at Hospice Fredericton. Shari enjoys writing, hiking, photography, and spending time with her two spoiled dogs.

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  • Steven is an equipment operator whose life has been shaped by more than just machines. Living with polycystic kidney disease and a brain tumor, Steven writes with honesty and courage about navigating illness while maintaining hope and determination. Through his thoughtful reflections on self-awareness and resilience, he offers readers a grounded perspective on facing life’s toughest challenges. Steven’s writing inspires others to find strength and positivity, even in the most difficult moments.

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  • Warren Maddox has been the Executive Director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters Inc., for 13 years. During that time, he has overseen a re-visioning of the Shelters, overhauled the financial systems and put the organization on a sustainable path. The sustainability of the Shelters is paramount in all they do and has been part of their Strategic Plan for a dozen years.

    The agency has developed into one of the most successful in the Province. By adopting a logic based progression, those experiencing homelessness are able to find a path that leads to a permanent home. The creation of support teams both inside the Shelters and beyond has been a critical element in their success.

    Maddox began creating transitional spaces for the Shelters in 2017 with one building. That has now grown to four apartment buildings and a few apartment units. Over the past three years, the Shelters reach has expanded along the St. John River Valley to support the work between Perth/Andover and Fredericton.

    Maddox currently sits on the board for the Indigenous Reaching Home and the Rural and Remote Federal funds. Maddox has called Fredericton his home for over 30 years. He believes in continuous learning and is currently enrolled in a Strategic Executive Program with the Wallace McCain Institute.

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