Looking for bold conversations and inspiring stories from badass women who defy the status quo?Look no further than Renegade Conversations, on YouTube as a video and wherever you get your podcasts as an audio version. Join me, Meryl Cook, as I engage in fearless discussions with remarkable female rebels who are shaking things up in their respective fields. Whether they're entrepreneurs, artists, activists, or innovators, we explore their paths, obstacles, and successes.

Meryl Cook, author, speaker and facilitator specializes in connecting people with their creativity.My innovative, hands-on leadership development and team building workshops result in increased employee engagement and productivity. The results at the individual level include practical tools for getting unblocked with creativity, resulting in improved focus, energy and problem solving. At the group level, team members experience working together to visualize a solution, plus a material… Show more Meryl Cook, author, speaker and facilitator specializes in connecting people with their creativity.My innovative, hands-on leadership development and team building workshops result in increased employee engagement and productivity. The results at the individual level include practical tools for getting unblocked with creativity, resulting in improved focus, energy and problem solving. At the group level, team members experience working together to visualize a solution, plus a material reminder of that process in the workplace in the form of an abstract wall hanging.I hold an MSc in Clinical and Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Mary's University. As a former homeopath, I bring a lifetime of work in the healing arts together with my experience of reinventing myself following a health wake up call in 2015/2016.My first book One Loop at a Time, a story of rug hooking, healing and creativity, (December 2016) is the story of my reinvention through creativity. My second book One Loop at a Time, The Creativity Workbook (November 2017), shares tools I used for beginning the process of reinvention through journaling and sketching.I find helping others find their voice and be wild with purpose fills my soul. Colour, texture, joy and self-compassion define my work as a fibre artist, writer and facilitator in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. As an artist, I am best known for my use of the Chakra colours and my Wild Woman series. My recent ‘Ode to Lisa LaFlamme’ series, devoted to renegade women with grey hair and lots of attitude has been a source of delight to many. My mission is to inspire people to find joy and a renewed sense of purpose. Show less

My first book One Loop at a Time, a story of rug hooking, healing and creativity, (December 2016) is the story of my reinvention through creativity following a life altering illness. My second book One Loop at a Time, The Creativity Workbook (November 2017), shares tools for beginning the process of self care, reinvention and turning inside for answers through journaling and sketching.These One Loop at a Time books document the healing mats that I designed and hooked as a way of… Show more My first book One Loop at a Time, a story of rug hooking, healing and creativity, (December 2016) is the story of my reinvention through creativity following a life altering illness. My second book One Loop at a Time, The Creativity Workbook (November 2017), shares tools for beginning the process of self care, reinvention and turning inside for answers through journaling and sketching.These One Loop at a Time books document the healing mats that I designed and hooked as a way of processing her experience of healing. The books are filled with practical, powerful tips for readers to begin their own creative, healing journey Show less

I am a professional speaker talking about self care, getting unstuck, and channeling your Inner Wild Woman as paths to creating a heart centred business and life. In addition to sharing my introspective, creative process the audience will learn practical tips with a dose of inspiration!Since the launch of my first book, I have spoken coast to coast at various workshops, conferences and events.

As an artist, my work has been featured in many galleries, studios and public spaces. Since 2016, I have spoken and taught creativity workshops (in person and virtual) across Canada and in the U.S. I am a juried member of Craft Nova Scotia and was the Craft LAIR resident in 2018. My work has appeared in The IceHouse Gallery (2021 & 2022), Argyle Fine Art Gallery (2021), Mary E. Black Gallery (2019 & 2020), and as a special exhibit at Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week in 2018. Two of my pieces… Show more As an artist, my work has been featured in many galleries, studios and public spaces. Since 2016, I have spoken and taught creativity workshops (in person and virtual) across Canada and in the U.S. I am a juried member of Craft Nova Scotia and was the Craft LAIR resident in 2018. My work has appeared in The IceHouse Gallery (2021 & 2022), Argyle Fine Art Gallery (2021), Mary E. Black Gallery (2019 & 2020), and as a special exhibit at Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week in 2018. Two of my pieces are currently in a travelling exhibit, Stories are Made, Loop by Loop, curated by Susan Feller.She recently completed a six week artist in residence in the Craft LAIR (local artist in residence) at the Centre for Craft, Nova Scotia. In this residency she had the opportunity to exhibit work, set up a working studio and interact with the public. During this time she developed two new pieces, launched a line of notecards and hosted a Wild Woman Circle.Her art can be viewed and purchased through her website and through personal consultations. Show less

Offering gentle, non-invasive treatment through Homeopathy and the Bowen Technique.

Meryl joined the Dartmouth Community Health Board in 2010 and served as co-chair from 2011 to 2013. Worked on special projects related to the identified health needs of our community such as food security (i.e. access to healthy food), access to communication and services and a mental health in the schools project called Friends for Life.We also distributed community development funds for local, community based initiatives that relate to health priorities such as healthy eating/active… Show more Meryl joined the Dartmouth Community Health Board in 2010 and served as co-chair from 2011 to 2013. Worked on special projects related to the identified health needs of our community such as food security (i.e. access to healthy food), access to communication and services and a mental health in the schools project called Friends for Life.We also distributed community development funds for local, community based initiatives that relate to health priorities such as healthy eating/active lifestyle, sense of community, mental health, access to services and so on. Show less

Pillars of Health is a multi-disciplinary integrative wellness clinic located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.