The Story of Farrah Schwab

What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Watching people find their voice and really believe in the power of what they have to say.

What is my idea of happiness?

Access to peace, sun, a healthy and thriving body mind and soul for myself and my loved ones

What is my greatest fear?

Fears are my friends and much as my foes , something I’m working on is my relationship with ‘not having enough time’

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

I am learning to love my shadowy parts, I do not ‘deplore’ any part of who I am, a part I am learning to soften and talk to with more grace is the part of me that is reactive or rushed

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?

Currently John Fox, my mentor Sana Mulji, my coach Hannah Cremona , my mother, father and sister and one of my dearest clients Kyra White

What is my greatest extravagance?

My wild man of lioness hair

On what occasion would I lie?

If lying meant that it would cause no ill harm

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

I love my work!!! Being a beginner in the world of coaching online is challenging, however my yeares of in person facilitation are vital to shaping how I approach my biz

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

I am happiest when I see my method ‘the poetic bridge’ at work

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I would keep all of my physical imperfections

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Successfully building an incredible wellness festival from the ground up together with a talented group of individuals

Where would I most like to live?

Split between Canada and Mexico/Guatemala/Costa Rica

What is my most treasured possession?

My collection of poetry journals, photos of my ancestors and letters from loved ones

What is my most marked characteristic?

Probably a combination of both my hair and eyes

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

I live in an exquisite mountain town famous for its granite monolith , The Chief

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?

A lovely little local spot called Green Olive

What books influenced my life and how?

The Surrender Experiment (yes because it helps me surrender!), The Upper LImit Problem (embracing our innate limitlessness) , The Alchemist (for again embracing the unknown) , Celestine Prophecy (the first spiritual book I read when I was 14 years old)

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

Probably the same music I came into this world with. Enya.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

The Greek goddess Artemis

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?

Waking Life

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?

We are the creators of our lives , when we recognise that we hold the paintbrush, anything is possible

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

Fan – undoubtedly my mother, and I have had many incredible best friends/partners in crime

Which people or companies would I like to work with?

Poetic Medicine Institute,
Naropa University,
National Association for Poetry Therapy,
Laura Inserra of Meta Music,
Vancouver Poetry House
Poetry Foundation
Only Poems Mag
Pia Edberg
Janne Robinson
Inspired to Write – Ami McNee

What project am I looking forward to work on?

Expanding and building my community of poets, writers and artists and developing more courses and play/heart-shops to inspire , motivate, educate and bring together likeminded folk

Where can you see me or my work?

Instgram @farrahtheresa
Website farrahtheresa.com
Substack Farrah Theresa

My poetry book on amazon

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

Passion Never Retires,
It lives you in you like an eternal ember
Only waiting your eager tender hands
That will open the window that lets the magnifying sunlight in
To bring it to life once more, even in this life once more
Passion Never Retires
It is the new born flame bird birthed from the ashes
Again and again and again
Passion may flicker and become an ashen ember,
But it holds within it the potential to be brought to a roaring fire at any moment.

Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?

Kyra Wight
Tass Aumuller
Arya Yaguarete
Laura Darcy
Ella Young
Emily Buck

How can you contact me?

@farrahtheresa on instagram or visit my website farrahtheresa.com

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