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““In the years that I have known Vanessa Chakour, she has always impressed me. She fully understands the dedication, commitment and skills required to be successful in all aspects of boxing. Her heart & determination are unparalleled. She comes from a school of great trainers who know the game & have given her pure wisdom.”
~ Lennard Jackson, Boxing coach and Former World Ranked Middleweight
"Rewilding through writing was a precious and intimate group experience that brought me in touch with aspects of my writing I had not yet explored. In a world that has trained many women to disassociate from our bodies, it was a beautiful experience to turn toward the sensations of my embodied experience and to write from a place of personal reflection and connection. If you are someone who is looking for more intimacy with your writing, or desire to explore more emotional or intuitive depth then this might be the class for you! Vanessa Chakour is not only a beautiful writer and accomplished author, she is also a wonderful facilitator with so much wisdom to share about writing and the nuances that come with developing, honoring, and honing your personal craft.”
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““Working with Vanessa has awakened me to the magic of nature. It’s funny to think how long I’d gone, ignoring the fact that Mother Nature is growing things for our health and well-being. Literally, right outside, under our feet! We just need to learn how to find them.”
—Liza De Guia, Host of “Food Curated” and Bravo TV’s “Going Off The Menu”
“Leaving each gathering of the Rewilding group I am gifted with playful momentum and an encouraging structure I cherish to nurture my tentacled creative practice. Receiving and giving feedback in a gathering of generous and gentle souls strongly reminds me that this work matters, and that even the softest gesture of creativity can land in our hearts and have an everlasting impact.”
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“Vanessa uses a her own special technique of combining the fierceness of boxing with the focus and visualization of meditation and then makes it more of a beautiful bundle when she teaches you about healing with local medicinal plants. I can only fully express my gratitude for her teaching and guidance by sharing it because she has changed my world and made me feel like more of the Bad Ass that was waiting to be released! *cue Eye of the Tiger please!”
~ Danise Prescott
“The Rewilding through Writing workshop called to me during a huge transitional time, as I stepped into motherhood. The prompts helped me listen to my inner child and her longing to be reanimated through connection to her wild nature. I'm grateful for the space to have my writer-voice come out. Memories buried within me show up in my writing, brought out to see the light.”
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““The boxing ring is a very lonely place. You come face to face with your inner demons and all of your fears. Vanessa’s heart and courage in the ring, and convictions around environmental and social justice carry the same level of intensity.”
~ Shaun George, Former Cruiserweight World Champion and Professional Boxing Coach
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“Working with Vanessa has awakened me to the magic of nature. It’s funny to think how long I’d gone, ignoring the fact that Mother Nature is growing things for our health and well-being. Literally, right outside, under our feet! We just need to learn how to find them.”
—Liza De Guia, Host of “Food Curated” and Bravo TV’s “Going Off The Menu”
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“Vanessa is one of the most dynamic people I know. Her passion, creativity, transparency, intellect, and awareness enable her to connect with others on the deepest levels. Her work inspires people to unearth their own mystical corners for personal growth and healing.”
—Queen Herawin, Hip-Hop Artist
“Vanessa is one of the most dynamic people I know. Her passion, creativity, transparency, intellect, and awareness enable her to connect with others on the deepest levels. Her work inspires people to unearth their own mystical corners for personal growth and healing.”
—Queen Herawin, Hip-Hop Artist
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“I have learned so much from Vanessa and I love that she is the real deal, a deeply knowledgeable herbalist who is fully invested in her work and living by example.”
—Mallory Lance, Founder and Editor, Ravenous Zine
“I have learned so much from Vanessa and I love that she is the real deal, a deeply knowledgeable herbalist who is fully invested in her work and living by example.”
—Mallory Lance, Founder and Editor, Ravenous Zine
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“Vanessa is an amazing person. She knows how to teach us to get in touch with our animal instincts, animal spirit, like no one else I know.”
—Matthew Wood
Author & Herbalist
“Vanessa is an amazing person. She knows how to teach us to get in touch with our animal instincts, animal spirit, like no one else I know.”
- Matthew Wood
Author & Herbalist
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“Vanessa’s knowledge and encouragement have helped me get back to my literal and figurative roots. She is an excellent teacher with a grounded approach and a kind but fierce heart.”
—Natalia S.
Writer & Recording Artist
“Vanessa’s knowledge and encouragement have helped me get back to my literal and figurative roots. She is an excellent teacher with a grounded approach and a kind but fierce heart.”
- Natalia Katherine
Writer & Recording Artist
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“Vanessa is an incredibly gifted teacher and it felt like a veil was lifted; opening to the amazing world of plant medicines that grow all around us.”
—Jenn Ruff
Filmmaker & Professor
Vanessa is an incredibly gifted teacher and it felt like a veil was lifted; opening to the amazing world of plant medicines that grow all around us.
- Jenn Ruff
Filmmaker & Professor
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“Vanessa’s herbalism course has given me a new way of conversing with my body & the world around me. There is a sense of connection, curiosity, and abundance that is incredibly exciting.”
—Merete M.
Writer & Filmmaker
“Vanessa’s herbalism course has given me a new way of conversing with my body & the world around me. There is a sense of connection, curiosity, and abundance that is incredibly exciting.” - Merete M. - Writer & Filmmaker