Hi there and welcome to episode 19 of Couragemakers!

 

Today I'm talking with Maria Northcott. Maria is native New Englander, former schoolteacher, sought-after wedding officiant and   creator of community.Maria thrives on building relationships and making connections and in 2015, she quit her full-time job to free her heart and soul to do exactly that

 

During our conversation, Maria shares her journey into the world of creative business, her world beliefs including why she doesn't believe in competition and how we can all take the time to ask ourselves what feeds us, what feeds the world and how we want to spend our energy.

 

We dive into so many topics during this episode and talk about everything from why the idea of quitting your job today to follow your passions is bullshit, why reflection is so important and how creativity has such a wider definition than we're taught.

 

This is a wonderful episode if you want to explore how you would like your world to look and if you're struggling to see how things will all work out okay for you.

 

Maria is just such a big hearted, wonderful person and I think this conversation is the very definition of authentic.

 

Enjoy the show!

 

About Maria

 

Native New Englander. Former schoolteacher. Sought-after wedding officiant. Of all the labels that describe Maria Northcott, however, the one you’ll hear most often is “creator of community.” It’s not just weddings that are Maria’s passion — it’s the people at the heart of those weddings. Whether it’s couples planning their wedding or the professionals who serve them, Maria thrives on building relationships and making connections. In 2015, she quit her full-time job to free her heart and soul to do exactly that. Not only is Maria in demand as an officiant by couples across the country, but she's also the founder of the Maine Wedding Network, fostering a sense of collaboration and support among professional wedding vendors throughout Maine. Whether it’s by the woodstove in her midcoast Maine cottage or at one of the many weddings she officiates each year, Maria exudes a warmth that draws people in, makes them feel comfortable, and sends them back into the world with a brighter spark in their eye.

 

You can connect with Maria here: A Sweet Start | Maine Wedding Network | Twitter |

Things we talked about during today's show

 

• The sacrifices you have to make to follow your dreams

 

• Uncovering the reality of the 'quit your job and do what you love myth'

 

• How everything you do leads you to what you are meant to do

 

• Why self reflection is so important and how you can use it to really grow get the answers you need to get to the next step

 

Books/Resources etc mentioned during today’s show

 

• Quiet the Mind - Matthew Johnstone

 

• Episode 1 of Couragemakers: Creating From The Margins with Amber Thomas

 

• Rising Tide Society Facebook Group

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If you have any question about today's episode, any comments or would like to be a guest on Couragemakers, get in touch: [email protected]

 

About Meg & That Hummingbird Life

 

I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I started this podcast because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum.

 

When I'm not recording episodes and making new friends with the wonderful guests, you can find me working on all manners of magic over at That Hummingbird Life, sending free self care checks ins to hundreds of women every Sunday and helping my clients build brands they love as a graphic designer. I'm currently based in London, and getting ready for my round the world adventure with Mr. Meg starting August 2016. Don't worry the podcast isn't going anywhere!

 

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