Carina Jean Lyall built her life around one belief: “You belong here, exactly as you are.” And it’s this same belief that drives her work as a women’s story worker, writer and meditation teacher. Her passion: serving women and letting us know our stories matter and are needed.
Carina was raised on a reserve in Northern Canada and worked as a civilian with the American and British armies in Bosnia and Kosovo from 2001 to 2003. It was here that she discovered a personal need — and her gift — to help others. Through the experience, she says, “I’ve learned a lot about my limits and what can happen when my mind is pushed to the limit.” So read on to find out why Carina thinks are imperfections actually connect us and why we shouldn’t put so much emphasis on ‘fitting in.’