ONE-ON-ONE

Shine Sessions

Thoughtful, one-on-one support to help your creativity shine

Held on Zoom

Scheduled at a mutually convenient time, within one or two weeks of request

Time slots between 1pm and 5pm, Monday to Thursday (but with some flexibility)

Standard Shine Session, 60 minutes = $90 CAD (See Other Options too)

WHEN YOU NEED IT

A one-on-one offering to support your creative practice—whether you need a reset, a check-in, or a deep conversation to help you find your way forward.


Come with questions, tangles, dreams, projects, or just a hunch that it’s time to shine some light on what matters.

WHY I CREATED THIS OFFERING

Because creating alone doesn’t mean you have to be alone.

So many of us make our work in solitude—but that doesn’t mean we don’t need a sounding board, a thought partner, a witness, or an advocate from time to time. Or even just someone to pour into us and say, “I see you. Keep going.”

I offer Shine Sessions because I longed for this kind of support in my own creative life. I also wanted to talk about practice in the context of my real life—not some imagined ideal. A life shaped by chronic illness, creative wounds, intersecting identities, and systems that weren’t built with me in mind (believe me, those things have a huge impact).

I wanted support that recognized that creativity is not one-size-fits-all. That helped me get things out of my head and into the light. That offered clarity and care. Insight and tools. Reflection and resources.

Shine Sessions offer a space that is liberatory and real. They’re a kind of creative medicine. And they’re tailored to what you need, when you need it.

WHO’S IT FOR

Shine Sessions might be for you if…

  • You’re a woman, non-binary, or gender non-conforming creator at any stage of your creative life—figuring it out as you go, like the rest of us.

  • You’re stuck, stalled, or in a tangle—and need a gentle nudge, a little boost, or someone to help you unknot the spaghetti in your brain.

  • You long to talk about your creative practice in the context of your actual life—not some imaginary version where you always have time, energy, the perfect space, and no laundry.

  • You’re navigating things like perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or burnout—and you’re ready to meet those tender places with compassion, not blame.

  • You want support that’s gentle but clear-eyed—offered by someone who gets it and wants nothing more than to lift you up.

  • You’re curious about an anti-oppressive approach that names the real culprits (hint: it’s not just you) and helps you return to what feels true.

  • You want to move at a pace that honours your energy—not the speed of capitalism, hustle culture, or those productivity dudes (you know the ones).

  • You’re craving clarity, affirmation, acknowledgment, doable next steps—or just a place to think out loud with someone who won’t interrupt you with a five-point plan.

  • You believe in creativity, even if you’re not always sure how to believe in yourself. Still, you’re trying. And that matters. A lot.

HOW IT WORKS

Clarity meets care

Here’s what to expect when you book a Standard Shine Session (60 minutes—more options below):

  • STEP 1: REQUEST A SESSION
    Fill out the short booking form with at least three possible dates/times and a few notes about what you’d like to explore. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just give me a sense of what’s coming up for you.

  • STEP 2: HEAR FROM ME WITHIN 24-48 HOURS (weekdays only)
    I’ll reply in the afternoon to confirm your session or ask any follow-up questions.

  • STEP 3: MEET ON ZOOM
    You’ll receive a meeting link shortly before our start time. Then, in our one-hour session, we’ll talk through what’s coming up in your practice and the questions you have. I’ll offer reflection, gentle guidance, and any resources that feel supportive.


You’ll leave feeling more resourced and less alone—with a sense of direction, a soft place to land, and maybe even a few practical tools or links to help you move forward.

Other Ways to Shine

Are you interested in The Tending Sessions but would prefer a lower commitment, one-on-one version? If so, you have two options:

The Seasonal Reset

A thoughtful companion to The Seasonal Creator Workbook & Planner. Once you’ve completed the workbook portion of the planner, we’ll meet for a 90-minute session to gently close one season and open the next. We’ll reflect on what’s passed, workshop your cultivations, talk about your projects, and imagine how the new season might unfold.

$135 CAD (planner must be purchased separately)

NOTE: You must make sure you’ve ordered and received your planner at least a few days before we meet so you have time to fill out the workbook section.

Bookings for this offering will take place between:

  • June 23rd and July 10th (for the summer quarter beginning on July 1st, 2025)

  • September 22nd and October 9th (for the autumn quarter beginning on October 1st, 2025)

  • January 5th to 8th (a shorter window due to the holidays—for the winter quarter beginning on January 1st, 2026)

  • March 23rd to April 9th (for the spring quarter beginning on April 1st, 2026)

Want continued support? Add The Mini Tending Sessions below for check-ins throughout the season.

The Mini Tending Sessions

A lighter, one-on-one version of The Tending Sessions, available as an add-on to The Seasonal Reset (see above).

We’ll meet for 30 minutes every second week across the season (five or six sessions depending on the season’s length). This is gentle, rhythmic support—accountability without pressure, encouragement without hustle.

These sessions will follow the same structure each time and you’ll also receive a printable PDF with the three reflection questions we’ll revisit each time:

  1. What do you have to report on?

  2. What insights or liberatory practices would you like to share?

  3. What would you like advice/feedback on or help with? Alternatively, would you like to open a topic for discuss or do a mini show-and-tell?

$275 – $320 CAD depending on the number of sessions (5 or 6 x 30-minute sessions)

NOTE: This offering will ideally be booked at least a week before the start of the seasonal quarter when we’ll be working together. The quarters start on July 1st, October 1st, January 1st, and March 1st.

If there’s a specific, concrete thing you’d like feedback on, this might be the right fit:

The Feedback Session

Have something you'd like thoughtful, focused feedback on—like a grant application, website, or bio? I’ll review your materials ahead of time (billed at $90 per hour, often just 30 minutes), then we’ll meet for a one-hour Shine Session to reflect, refine, and talk it through. You’ll leave with notes to help you improve whatever it is you’re working on.


Typically $135 CAD (30 min review + 1 hour session)

NOTE: The Short Shine Session (30-minutes, $45) is also available to anyone who I’ve already worked with at least once before.

INVESTMENT & BOOKING

Let’s have a cozy, illuminating chat about your creative practice.

Shine Sessions are an investment in your creative life—being immersed in what matters, in your own time, and your own way.

Standard Shine Session, 60 minutes – $90 CAD


Other Options:

  • The Seasonal Reset – $135 CAD (90 minutes)

  • The Mini Tending Sessions – $225–$270 CAD (30 minutes x 5 or 6 sessions, season-dependent)

  • The Feedback Session, as needed – Typically $135 CAD (based on a 30-minute review of materials + 1-hour session)

  • The Short Shine Session - $45 (30 minutes, only available to anyone who I’ve worked with before)

PAYMENT

You payment is due in full via e-transfer when your booking has been confirmed.

CANCELLATION POLICY

I understand that life—and energy—can be unpredictable. If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please give at least 24 hours' notice.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice (or no-shows) are not refundable, except in cases of emergency or significant access needs. If something unexpected happens, just reach out—I’ll always do my best to meet you with compassion.