with host artist Miriam Schulman
Since Spring is just right around the corner and we all want tidy up our studios using the best feng shui principles, I’ve invited certified feng shui practitioner Kate MacKinnon to give us some professional tips.
The two most basic elements of feng shui is really about creating balance and harmony of good positive energy in your environment. If you envision a place that you like to go to, you can bring the principles of that place into your space to create that good positive energy and flow which supports you and your well-being.
In this podcast, you will discover…
- What is feng shui and how you can use it to attract more harmony, beauty and grace
- The number one thing you want to make sure you have in your art studio
- What you want to make sure is NOT in your studio and why
Links Mentioned
I thought it would be helpful to put together a checklist of what we talked about to go through your studio and declutter as well as move your stuff around to change your life. You’ll be able to download that check list here >>
About Kate
Kate MacKinnon, certified Feng Shui Practioner, brings a rich diversity of experience to her feng shui practice. Textile designer, business entrepreneur, business systems analyst, artist, and teacher, Kate was a management technology consultant and a Vice President for a large Fortune 100 financial services corporation before beginning her study of Feng Shui in 2000.
Since 2001 Kate has done many homes, offices, buildings, and land – all over the country and most recently in the world. She has also taught courses on Feng Shui at places such as the Hospital for Special Surgery, written several articles on Feng Shui, been interviewed by Gabrielle Bernstein on Hay Radio and presented workshops as part of other programs. In 2014 Kate taught the first Feng Shui online course for the Integrative Institute of Nutrition with a particular focus on Health & Wellness. In 2016 Kate had the honor to present “Feng Shui 101” to the Global Real Estate Women’s Group at JPMorgan Chase.
Kate combines the eastern practice of Feng Shui with a western aesthetic to create spaces of elegance and beauty. She is trained in the school of Feng Shui as taught by Professor Lin Yun, and has successfully consulted for businesses and individuals.
Her gift is bringing beauty, grace, and peace into people’s lives through the practical application of Feng Shui principles.
About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m a watercolor and mixed media artist. My art has been featured in numerous publications such as Somerset Studio, and I’m the founder of The Inspiration Place where I give my students stepping stones to create beautiful art as well as the emotional support they need to stay inspired. See the art I create at art.SchulmanArt.com or learn how to paint with me at TheInspirationPlace.net
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