Testimonials from Community Members

“I have felt my feelings here and have felt like that is ok. I have felt myself here and validated that I am fiercely ok! I have surprised myself in sharing and in being. I also surprised myself in showing up even when I felt I couldn't. I showed up and only participated in ways I felt I could at that time and that was fiercely ok! Overall, I felt valued and respected as a whole human. Much gratitude for this group!”
~ Anonymous

“I am so glad I didn't shy away from joining Fiercely OK some 3.5 years ago! Since then, it has become a very important and valuable part of my life. It's such a soulful singing community, but also - a space where you can contemplate, ask questions, co-create, practice mindfulness, connect, and be vulnerable. My heart is more calm, light and open after every song circle. I've created so many beautiful memories with Fiercely OK: singing at a community centre, at farmer's market, at a fundraising event, in beautiful parks, online; being a part of two virtual recording projects, etc! One more dream of mine is to go to a singing retreat with Fiercely OK - singing & nature sure is a perfect combo! It always feels so beautiful and nourishing to be in the presence of people who have discovered their unique gifts and are brave to share them with others, who are committed to keep going no matter what. Steph and Paul inspire and motivate me to look inside myself and keep searching for the gifts of my own - cuz "we are the gift bringers" :) Thank you for the music!”
~ Katia Chistyakova

“Fiercely OK is making better humans, juicier humans, and BRAVER humans! Because of Steph, our community, and the Fiercely OK values, I am finding safety and trust in my core belonging while taking more actions to show up in the world as my full-whole-messy self (a.k.a my best, juicy, and brave human self)!”
~ Anonymous

“I love the mix of personal sharing, singing, sometimes other creative expression with drawing, etc. It feels so right to have all of those things integrated, connected, not separated out as is the case in so many other contexts. This is what I love most about Fiercely OK, and the way you facilitate it. It feels very welcoming, hospitable to the human spirit and its many forms of expression.”
~ Carol Bardenstein