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Madelaine McCallum Resilience + Healing + Growth
“The Fire Within”
Gracing the stage with her graceful, gentle and powerful presence, Madelaine takes her audience through an extraordinary journey of transformation and healing. Through dance and the spiritual teachings of her father, Madelaine has found a compelling way to share her culture.
Madelaine’s life story is all about discovering “the Fire Within.”
When Madelaine left her home community her goal was to break the unhealthy cycles of addiction. Her story of survival leaves no one indifferent. She tells the story of how it took many years to break the cycle of violence and broken relationships to emerge changed, reborn, and aptly named Strong Earth Woman.
Invite Madelaine to show you “the invisible lines of connection” we all share, through her stories and her life experiences. Madelaine will change the way her audience feels about their past and their wounds.
Professional dancer, model, actress, artist and choreographer, Madelaine McCallum still chokes up when people say: “You are so pretty; you must have had an easy life”. Life was not easy for Madelaine. At twelve years old she was on the road, hitchhiking from Northern Saskatchewan to British Columbia to find her father.
Despite the torment of her younger years, Madelaine completed high school with honours. After her post-secondary education, she went on to become an Aboriginal Youth Facilitator, and continues to provide education on suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and honouring “the Fire Within”.
As she shares the dance of her life, her message illuminates the room. When she models the camera catches the energy behind her physical form, and when she speaks, you feel her authenticity.
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The Fire Within
Madelaine McCallum takes her audience on a journey of self discovery and healing to discover “The Fire Within.” Connecting to audiences of all ages and demographics, Madelaine shares how honouring your spirit the key to healing. Through the safe place created by Madelaine, listeners explore their own lives and through her example are given hope for their own growth. Madelaine will often close her presentation with a song, dance or prayer. Her audience may start out as strangers but they always end off as a community.
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”Having Madelaine present at the end of our 2 days was like icing on the cake, what an amazing story Maddy shared with us, we are very fortunate to have heard her story.”
- Anonymous
“She presents in a way that allows participants to feel comfortable to share their own stories and ends on a positive note that provides motivation and inspiration.”
- Anonymous
Speaker Categories:
Youth Champions Master of Ceremonies and Facilitators Cultural Advisors Dancers Education Fashion Healthy Relationships Indigenous Ceremonies Leadership and Mentorship Mental Health Motivation Spirituality Womens Issues Actors Entertainers and CelebritiesWhen Madelaine left her home community her goal was to break the unhealthy cycles of addiction. Her story of survival leaves no one indifferent. She tells the story of how it took many years to break the cycle of violence and broken relationships to emerge changed, reborn, and aptly named Strong Earth Woman.
Invite Madelaine to show you “the invisible lines of connection” we all share, through her stories and her life experiences. Madelaine will change the way her audience feels about their past and their wounds.
Professional dancer, model, actress, artist and choreographer, Madelaine McCallum still chokes up when people say: “You are so pretty; you must have had an easy life”. Life was not easy for Madelaine. At twelve years old she was on the road, hitchhiking from Northern Saskatchewan to British Columbia to find her father.
Despite the torment of her younger years, Madelaine completed high school with honours. After her post-secondary education, she went on to become an Aboriginal Youth Facilitator, and continues to provide education on suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and honouring “the Fire Within”.
As she shares the dance of her life, her message illuminates the room. When she models the camera catches the energy behind her physical form, and when she speaks, you feel her authenticity.
Speaker Summary
Location: Canada
Language: English
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Categories
Youth Champions Master of Ceremonies and Facilitators Cultural Advisors Dancers Education Fashion Healthy Relationships Indigenous Ceremonies Leadership and Mentorship Mental Health Motivation Spirituality Womens Issues Actors Entertainers and CelebritiesWhat People Say
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”Having Madelaine present at the end of our 2 days was like icing on the cake, what an amazing story Maddy shared with us, we are very fortunate to have heard her story.”
- Anonymous
“She presents in a way that allows participants to feel comfortable to share their own stories and ends on a positive note that provides motivation and inspiration.”
- Anonymous
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