Meet the Activators

Bar Rucci: Artist, Mom, Blogger, Author, Educator, Activist

Meet Bar Rucci:  From an early childhood in Holland to her current home in Connecticut, Bar has brightened each environment with her artistic flair.  Through her own creations or those of the budding artists around her, Bar transforms everyday objects into colorful, joyful expressions of imagination.  She is the creator of ArtBarblog.com [http://artbarblog.com/] as well as The-CreativityProject.com [http://the-creativityproject.com/], author of Cardboard Creations and Art Workshop for Children, and Mom to three fabulous kids. Bar believes that “Creativity infuses itself into everything that is worthwhile." Dust off your art supplies, gather some materials, and create while you listen to this next episode of Meet the Activators.

Jessica Metzler: Entrepreneur, Mom, and Female Angler

Meet Jessica Metzler:  Co-founder of White Marlie, mom of three dynamic girls, and an inspiring example of an individual who has acted on her passion.   Jessica's love for summer, the beach, fishing, and adventure led to the creation of White Marlie in Chatham, MA.  While working alongside her husband, Dirk, Jessica has faced numerous challenges over the past 16 years.   But her desire to create a lifestyle brand and instill a little piece of summer in customers year round, provided the fuel to power through any obstacle. Jessica's authentic positivity, work ethic, self-care routine, and ability to balance the needs of  her family and company, provide the ingredients of another inspiring Activator. Thanks for listening.  Marlie On.

Ciara Thurlow: Athlete, Coach, Mom

Meet Ciara Thurlow:  an accomplished coach, Division I athlete, mom and the definition of an Activator.  Hear how Ciara changed the future for a vast number of Division I athletes due to one daily habit.  Learn how every athlete can be an impact player.  And don't forget that good always comes out of bad. I couldn't have asked for a more inspiring first episode.  Thanks for tuning in.