HAL SOCIALS SPEAKER - Marnie Vandenbroek-Hookey
My first memory of Marnie is as a spin instructor at The Workout Room in Corunna probably almost 10 years ago. Spin class use to be one of my favourite work out classes at The Workout Room and Marnie was my favourite instructor because she always kicked my butt with this amazing inspirational energy.
Then, within the last two years our paths have crossed in this digital space and I have had an opportunity to get to know her more and learn about her life over the last few years. Marnie shares her life openly and honestly, with space for imperfection and thats what I love about her. She is a true leader with a raw sense of humour that keeps things interesting on her Helmet Free Life page, where she shares everyday life and inspiration alongside her business partner Jaime Hayes. If you do not know Marnie yet, follow Helmet Free Life on Instagram. Here is Marie’s thoughts on purposeful living. I am so excited to have her as a speaker for HAL SOCIALS Oct 3, 2020.
1. We are very excited to learn more about your story. Could you share one thing that gives your life purpose in its current season?
Life is a crazy crazy thing, Finding your purpose is a everyday goal of mine. Because I feel it changes so much……….. In this season of my life I feel one of my big purposes is being a mom, I say this because all 5 of my kids have their challenges with life and grief, they are getting older and understanding life a little better. So in this season it is to show my kids strength, courage and how to become their best selves. I want to be impactful so they all know that life is hard but we can overcome.
2. Share a time when you experienced failure and what it taught you?
Well I believe failure is one of the most important things in life……… it teaches us SOOOOO much!! I have failed many times some things I learned from, others I did not. But one particular failure would be in business……. And what I learned most was the people around you may not be your people, listen to your heart and do what is right for you. I learned that a lot of relationships are very situational and we need to learn from that. All of these things have taught me so much in my life.
3. Share something about yourself that not very many people know.
Not many people know that for most of my life I never made my bed, until now and man it feels good!!
4. What is your current favourite TV Show?
Oh gosh my Fav show………. Well I love Dateline murder mystery, and I LOVE documentaries lol.
5. What do you love most about living in Sarnia Lambton?
What I love most about Sarnia…… THE WATER, the small amazing community all the local support. We are a little hidden GEM!!
6. What is the best advice you have ever received and who offered it to you?
The Best advice ever given…….. Hmmmmmm there are so many, however I will say My husband Chris. And I would not say its advice, I would say its teaching me, He has taught me that its not always ok to be ok, he is always there for me and teaches me every day how to overcome. We are a great partnership and we are definitely guiding each other through this life teaching each other everyday to be kind, patient and love ourselves. I would not be who I am today without him.
7. What are some goals you are working toward in 2020?
Goals for 2020……… I truly want to focus on growth, and with that I want to step out of my comfort zone!! I want to do new things, mostly things that scare me and make me uncomfortable. I would love to start a podcast and focus on others more. Also I really want to learn to run!!! That is a personal goal.
8. What advice could you offer for a more purposeful year in 2020?
Advice for a purposeful 2020………. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT This is such a big part of purpose. We need to take time EVERYDAY for ourselves. If it journaling, listening to podcasts, working out, meditation we need to sit with our thoughts and feelings to truly feel purpose or try to figure out what we feel our purpose is. Figure out your WHY…….. start with that and see where you go.
9. What is your favourite food?
Fav food……….. MEXICAN !! And people that know me would say any desert lol.
10. What is your favourite sound?
My Fav sound……… 100% sitting on my moms beach listening to my kids play in the water and listening to the waves.
Thank you so much Marie for sharing this with us. It has inspired and touched me and I am sure it has encouraged others.
HAL SOCIALS is still scheduled for Oct 3, 2020 but we are in the works of shifting how we will bring these amazing speakers to you. It still promises to be an event that will unite and encourage us and our changes will allow us to reach more people and share more stories than ever before.
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So much love,
Heather
