Wild About Wellness Community

July 27th, 2022 Wild About Wellness Community Event

Guest Speaker: Cathy Cathy Gagliardi

 Title: A Child; Like a Shiny Red Apple

"We wear a mask to show the part of us we want that particular person to see. Children are the same without even knowing it. Like an apple we see the side facing us, brightly
coloured, perfectly round and blemish free. The opposite side could be bruised, bitten or even filled with worm holes.

What do our beautiful children hide? Can we help them to reveal their pain? Is there a way that our children can feel beautiful inside and out, to love themselves and love each other and flourish?

Children naturally are ompassionate and accepting but this needs cultivating daily. Let’s discover together the journey of love, apologies, forgiveness and gratitude."

Offer:  Cathy will offer the WAW Community 20 percent off her book Gonna Build A Boat.

Bio: Cathy Gagliardi is an author of children’s books inspired by children of the world. Six years ago her first book,‘Bellyflies’ was published, an easy way for children to communicate having butterflies in their tummy while encouraging fun ways to overcome depression and anxiety. These techniques are meant to be carried on through any difficult years ahead and to become as natural as breathing.

As the creator of Yumyum the alligator, the series' main character, Cathy has brought him to life in these adventures with love as the underlying message. Her second book ‘Gonna Build A Boat’ fosters inclusivity, acceptance, selflessness, pride, and love for each other and oneself. Yumyum and the others don’t only build a boat together but they build wonderful friendships.

After visiting Costa Rica and Guatemala and donating the Spanish/English version of these two books, a GoFundMe page was created to carry on the mission of getting these books to children in need. Cathy’s books have made homes internationally in Africa, New Zealand, Panama, Bahamas, Jamaica, Italy, and Trinidad, throughout the United States and Canada.

The third book, ‘The Chocolate Egg Willow’ is a magical story showing that anything is possible. With many books on their way, Cathy is excited to share Yumyum’s adventures.

Cathy Gagliardi - Author; children’s books, anthologies, short stories; Mentor/Coach in book writing for Autistic clients; Reiki II / Energy practitioner to people and pets

Non Member Event attendance $20 (HST included)
Members Attend Free

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E-Transfer to simone@wildaboutwellness.ca