247 - Building a Creative Life

Kate McKenzie, a yoga teacher trainer and Flow School alum, is back on the podcast!In this conversation, we dig into the importance of curiosity and play in yoga teaching and training, flow design, and Kate's personal yoga journey from body dysmorphia to embodiment.Connect with Kate and YTT Design Lab on Instagram Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

Today I'm joined by Majo Reina, a yoga teacher and Flow School alum, for a conversation about the art of teaching yoga with authenticity, the craft of cueing, and how to create space for our students and ourselves to grow. Majo shares her insights on creative sequencing, the importance of play to support teaching, and how to create the kinds of classes students are eager to return to.Connect with Majo on InstagramLearn more about Flow School and consider joining the upcoming immersion in Portland!Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

This episode continues our Flow School alumni series with Lorissa Adobo, a yoga teacher and studio owner in Salem, Oregon. Larissa shares how yoga entered her life during a major personal transition, how teacher training shifted her sense of self, and how she eventually stepped into studio ownership and leadership.We also discuss what it means to teach and lead with confidence, why simplicity can be more powerful than complexity, and how real connection, in class and in community, changes everything.Find Lorissa on Instagram through Common People Yoga and The Hot LoftWeekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

Yoga isn’t about doing the “right” thing — it’s about finding what’s true for you. In this conversation with yoga teacher, Tosha Yoga studio owner, and Flow School alum Suzanne Dunning, we talk about devotion, sequencing, voice, and what happens when teachers stop trying to fit a mold and start trusting their own way.That’s where the real shift happens: less pressure, more freedom, and a practice that actually feels like yours.Connect with Suzanne on InstagramWeekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

Today we explore how taking action fuels confidence, the importance of creative constraints, and strategies for embracing your authentic self to step into your voice and power.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

The second episode in a series with Flow School alumni, today I welcome Jen Brewer, a multifacted yoga teacher and retreat guide who loves supporting humans through transitions.We explore how yoga empowers us to make conscious choices and become more true to ourselves. We talk about embracing messiness in both teaching and life, and how we find grounded grace.We also dive into the power of community, and how Flow School has helped Jen to cultivate hers.Find Jen on Instagram Learn more about Flow School here.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

This episode is the first in a series with Flow School alumni. Today I welcome Lizzie Fischer to share about her journey into yoga and working with women in healing disordered eating, and her experience in Flow School. We also explore the nuances and craft of teaching, the importance of authenticity, and how to build a sustainable yoga practice and business that light you up.Connect with Lizzie on InstagramLearn more about Flow School and the upcoming cohort in Portland in November 2026Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

What does authenticity mean, and how does it influence our leadership, teaching, and personal growth? This is a juicy conversation about self-discovery and living true to oneself, as an ever-evolving process.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

Today I introduce a new series aimed at new yoga teachers, featuring relevant conversations, actionable insights, and support in building community.Join me to explore considerations when choosing a training and qualities to look for in a teacher.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner

Our energy impacts the rooms we lead. When we're navigating hard things in our personal lives, how do we show up and teach in ways that feel authentic and in integrity? How do we guide people effectively through things we might struggle with? Is that even okay to do? We explore some of these questions along the roles of trust, kindness, and vulnerability in navigating them.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteProduced by: Grey Tanner