A Jungle Love Story and Biomimcry

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A Jungle Love Story and Biomimcry

I thought it was love at first sight, but it wasn’t. Lust at first sight? Absolutely. The land cast its spell over me instantly with its gracefully swaying palm trees and flirtatious blossoms. But the reality of actually living in the jungle? Far less sexy. When the time came to spend my first night in the tropical wilderness, my anxiety skyrocketed. What creepy crawlies were out there? What might be lurking in the dark? I was tormented by nightmares and restlessness until dawn. This uneasiness came as a surprise to me. I’d spent most of my life outside; a true tomboy. But for a girl from Quebec, the Mexican jungle was new territory.

Read about my love story with this natural paradise…

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A Year of Jungle Baby

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A Year of Jungle Baby

Zephyr just turned one! The first year of life my son's life has a wild ride; from jungle lodge living, to book tour through the Rocky Mountains, to the challenges of COVID-19. My 365 days as a mother has been a profoundly life changing adventure as well. My head is still spinning.

As I reflect on the last, year words simply can’t do it justice. My heart is bursting with love for this little dude! Here are highlights (slideshow!) from jungle baby's first year as a Wildpreneur.

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SuperLoveTees, Interview with Co-Founder Theresa Roth

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SuperLoveTees, Interview with Co-Founder Theresa Roth

Several years ago, a retreat leader at the Tailwind Jungle Lodge gifted me a shirt that said in big bold letters “LET YOUR LOVE SHINE.” I immediately fell in love—with the shirt and the message! Over the years, my collection of SuperLoveTees has expanded. My wardrobe favorites say,“no mud, no lotus” (Thich Nhat Hanh) and “what you are seeking is seeking you” (Rumi). They’re not just clothes, they’re how I set my positive intention for the day. You’ll love this interview with SuperLoveTee founder Theresa Roth.

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Leisha Davis, Founder of Mindful Mama Living

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Leisha Davis, Founder of Mindful Mama Living

You know those people who you feel naturally drawn to? Those free-spirits who radiate a high vibration that is beautifully magnetic. Makes you think “I want what they’re having…”

Leisha Davis is one of those Wildpreneurs. As a new mom, Leisha’s wisdom resonates particularly deeply with me (jungle baby Zephyr is now 6 months!). However, her approach and insights around mindfulness are invaluable to all Wildpreneurs.

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Jungle Baby's Birth Story

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Jungle Baby's Birth Story

Oct. 21, 2019

We thought it was going to be an ordinary jungle day. We were wrong.

(But really, does “ordinary” ever happen in the jungle?)

Dawn. Monsoon rains soaked the jungle canopy throughout the night. At sunrise I waddled (38 weeks pregnant) through the sticky/sweet humid air to the muddy car, prepared for a journey into Puerto Vallarta for a standard prenatal OB appointment with Dr. Laura Garcia. Walter (my Tarzan) carefully chauffeured us on the delightfully lush yet horrifically bumpy road to San Pancho. A 3-mile jungle road that ordinarily takes 15 minutes was a radically different for a pregnant passenger—nearly an hour of jostling as I cradled my beach ball belly and used my swollen feet to brace through the bumps and cobblestones. Pregnant in the jungle…what have I gotten myself into? Am I completely crazy? This is certainly not the first time I’ve wondered about sanity and Wildpreneur lifestyle! Trust the flow, I reassured myself, as I’ve done countless times before.

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A Wildpreneur Love Ceremony (Wedding Alternative!)

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A Wildpreneur Love Ceremony (Wedding Alternative!)

Why not apply Wildpreneur philosophy to relationships and love? We live by our own set of rules!

Excerpt from Wildpreneurs, Chapter 9- Where’s Tarzan?

“The free-spirited life of a Wildpreneur is full. Who has time for candlelight, flowers . . . amor? Business drive and romance don’t always jive. The human heart is mysterious and complex, but we all crave love from that special someone . . . a Tarzan or Jane to join us in our wildness? But how to find Tarzan or Jane? And once we’ve found him or her, how to keep that relationship healthy and vibrant? As with other aspects of Wildpreneurship, we must embrace the journey of romantic love with an adventurous spirit.”

I found my Tarzan :). See our love ceremony photos and philosophy…

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Mexicolate - Business with Love

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Mexicolate - Business with Love

Happy Thanksgiving to all you wildpreneurs! Keeping in line with our love and gratitude theme this month, I’m putting a spotlight on my favorite shop in San Pancho, Mexico. I originally popped my head into Mexicolate because I was allured by chocolate (couldn’t live without it!) but my heart was immediately captured by the owners and their philosophy—they infuse love into every aspect of their business and community.

Check out this sweet interview with Toto Flores, co-founder of Mexicolate.

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Daily Gratitude + I Stand For Love

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Daily Gratitude + I Stand For Love

We returned to the jungle a few days ago to be greeted by a category 5 hurricane off the coastline. “What does the radar say now?” was the question of the day. Needless to say, we were tremendously relieved when the storm took a northern turn. Phew, that was a close call! My heart is filled gratitude that my jungle home has been preserved. The jungle is also grateful for the downpour—it’s now glowing a radiant green.

Gratitude is beautiful practice to integrate into your life as a wildpreneur. Pause regularly to savor your surroundings. We must appreciate the now—things can certainly change quickly!

My casita is filled with gratitude reminders…discover what they are here! Read an interview with inspirational wildpreneur Sarah Love (gratitude and love expert!) and get 10% off your 2019 I Stand for Love calendar.

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