We all have stories longing to find their way onto the page.
Stories ...
🌎from our wandering in this life, to be cherished, recorded for our loved ones or shared as tales of triumph, discovery or caution for those who feel drawn.🕯️of wisdom, insight and lived experience that may ignite, encourage or guide someone else finding their way, personally or professionally.📖we remember from our grandparents and parents, bringing our ancestry to light, to be healed or preciously preserved.We are all storytellers.You are a storyteller with tales only you can tell, in a voice that those in your world, or the world out there, may need to hear.✨You need only trust in their value, find a way to bring them from mind, heart and soul onto the page, and discover how enriching and exhilarating the process can become when you are supported by community.This is where The Art of Storytelling | Bringing Your Words to the World enters in.

🗺️ Day 1 : The Art of Storytelling

Saturday, August 8
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
BodyMind Centre + Marina ParkDay One is spacious, soulful and experiential.Together, we will slow down, settle in and begin drawing forth the stories, memories, turning points, defining moments, lessons and wild wisdom that have been waiting beneath the surface.Through meditation, guided reflection, community conversation, journalling and a silent wander through Marina Park, you will be invited to listen for the story seeds that may be ready to come forward.
Back at the centre, we will begin mapping those stories onto the page using colour, words, images, symbols, questions and memory.
This is not about creating perfect sentences.It is about making space for the story to reveal itself.

🪶Day 2 : Bringing Your Words to the World

Sunday, August 9
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
BodyMind CentreDay Two brings the inspiration into form.We will take the story seeds, maps, ideas or manuscripts you have begun and start shaping them into a practical writing plan.
This is where we begin exploring what kind of project your story may become.A memoir.
A legacy piece.
A business credibility book.
A collection of essays.
An inspirational nonfiction book.
A family story.
A chapter in a future anthology.
A body of work that continues to unfold.Together, we will look at story architecture, theme, through-line, audience, structure and next steps.
Jennifer Maki will guide the story planning process in person, and Todd Maki will join by Zoom to offer a practical publishing overview, including how a manuscript begins moving toward self-publishing through Amazon KDP and related pathways.

🌻Meet Your Guide Jennifer Maki

✨Jennifer M. Maki is an author, speaker, facilitator, communications strategist and coach who has spent more than twenty years helping people, organizations, entrepreneurs and authors discover, develop and share the stories that matter.Through her work with The SoulFull Way, Mad Hero Productions & Publishing, retreats, workshops, coaching and author mentorship, Jennifer creates thoughtful, inspiring spaces where people are invited to listen deeply, reconnect with their inner wisdom and bring meaningful words and works into the world.Although life has taken Todd and I to many places, Thunder Bay holds a special place in our hearts. Todd grew up here, we raised our young boys, and we’ve spent wonderful moments with family, here. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with many remarkable clients, authors, entrepreneurs and community members throughout Thunder Bay.There is something magical about this place and the people that call us back again and again, and I'm thrilled to be offering workshops here once again.

📚Meet Your Publishing Support Todd Maki

✨Todd Maki brings practical business and publishing knowledge to our weekend, thoughtful behind-the-scenes support and a grounded understanding of the steps involved in moving a manuscript toward publication.For this workshop, Todd will join Day Two by Zoom to walk participants through some of the practicalities of preparing, uploading and beginning the self-publishing process through Amazon KDP and related tools.

📖 About Mad Hero Productions & Publishing

Mad Hero Productions & Publishing helps people discover, develop and share their stories through workshops, author mentorship, writing support, publishing guidance, collaborative projects and creative events.Our work is rooted in the belief that stories are not simply products to be rushed into the world.They are living creations that deserve time, thoughtful structure, gentle encouragement and a community to support them along the way.Whether you are beginning with a single story spark, a half-written manuscript, a legacy project, an anthology chapter or a book that has been waiting within you for years, Mad Hero Productions & Publishing offers support for bringing your words forward with intention.And in the process of changing the world with your words, you too, we too, are changed.

🧭Thoughts From Experience

🌻David "Izzy" Nagy
Author of 'Saint' David's Letters to (the) Roman
"Dreams. Joys. Miracles. What is yours can never be withheld from you. I consider my meeting Jennifer auspicious, and have no doubt yours will be as well. In all sincerity, I'm the better for it, my book is certainly the better for it, and I trust you will be the better for it."🌻Gary Savitsky
Author of Divine Messages: A Book of Healing and Transformation for Spirit, Mind, Emotions, and Body
"Jennifer helped me take my products and services to a wider audience. Her expertise in promotion, communication, marketing and executive coaching were an invaluable service to me and, by association, to all of my clients and supporters. Jennifer serves her clients with utmost professionalism while balancing a heart-centred approach. When you are working with Jennifer, you get the impression that you are the most important person to her."🌻Dr. Tanis Gaitens
Former Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Founder of Glow Life, and Contributing Author to The Awakened Feminine
"Jennifer's coaching style is very holistic, soulful and empowering. She helped me to see the unique background and expertise that I bring to my business, clarify my brand, focus my many ideas, and finally begin writing. I have also been part of Jennifer's SoulFull Way community and monthly workshops, where people from around the world come together to reflect, share and inspire one another. I am discovering more of the power within and am excited to bring my gifts to the world."🌻Julie McKenna
Registered Psychotherapist and Artist
"Jennifer's wisdom during our sessions, thoughtful encouragement and consistent support created a safe and steady space for me to grow. Through our work together, I have been able to step more fully into who I am. Thank you, Jennifer, for holding this space with so much love and grace. I look forward to continuing our journey together."🌻Melanie Vanhawk
Author of The Awakened Souls, The Awakened Feminine and The Awakened Masculine
"Working with Mad Hero Publishing on my third and fourth books was an incredible experience. Jennifer and Todd genuinely care about the authors they work with and bring so much experience and guidance to the table. I always felt heard, encouraged and confident in the direction we were taking. I would absolutely recommend Mad Hero Publishing to anyone looking for a professional, supportive and soul-centred publishing team."🌻Judy Howsam
Participant, The SoulFull Retreat – Guatemala
"I've attended several retreats over the course of my life's journey, however nothing compares to Jenni's SoulFull Retreat in Guatemala. She takes special care in setting the tone and ambiance for her workshops, guiding you through activities in a masterful way that allow you to connect to your soul's wisdom and listen deeply to your inner voice. This experience has had a profound impact on how I now not only view life, but how I live my life."