In this episode of The Connection Compass, I’m joined by Rafaela Nunes, the founder of Thread Up, a private therapy practice in Manchester dedicated to supporting creative individuals through mental health and emotional challenges.

Rafaela has a unique way of blending her love for creativity, connection, and compassionate guidance, and today we dive into everything that lights her up.

We explore Rafaela’s journey from the vibrant streets of Rio to the creative energy of Manchester, her experiences growing up in a fashion atelier, and the magic she witnessed along the way.

We talk about the highs and lows of being a creative, navigating vulnerability, and the lifelong practice of self-compassion. Rafaela also shares her vision for Thread Up, the long-term journey of supporting creatives, and the ways in which the creative process itself can bring heart, connection, and purpose into our lives.

Whether you’re a creative navigating your own emotional journey or simply curious about how creativity, care, and connection intersect, this conversation is full of insight, warmth, and inspiration.

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In this episode of The Connection Compass, I’m joined by Sarah Stephen’s, visibility strategist, PR and marketing specialist, and founder of The Be Seen Method and Tree Communications

With a career spanning the travel, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries, Sarah has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, helping others to step into their own light and be seen.

But Sarah’s story also carries deep courage and compassion. After losing her eldest daughter Violet at just fifteen months old and later her son Arthur, Sarah became an advocate for life after child loss, using her voice to challenge taboo and to honour grief in all its forms.

We talk about the experiences that shaped her expertise: from early opportunities that built her confidence, to the impact of Covid on her freelance work and her healing. Sarah opens up about high-functioning grief, prejudice after loss, and finding ways to keep showing up , even when life feels impossibly heavy.

We also explore the awakening power of perimenopause, the re-emergence of intuitive connection, and her mission to help others be visible through The Global Visibility Club.

This is a conversation about resilience, honesty, and what it really means to keep bringing in the light , even through the darkest chapters.

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Welcome to The Connection Compass Podcast. I’m your host, Andrea L Evans, and today I’m joined by Pam Shanker a transformational and buildings coach, founder of The Universe Café, property investor, and lifelong dreamer.

Pam’s story is one of courage, colour, and conscious creation. In this conversation, we explore what it means to make a split decision that changes the course of your life — to choose your own destiny with trust and no fear.

We talk about seeing possibility where others see obstacles, the importance of connection and community, and how manifesting isn’t just about wishing — it’s about knowing. Pam also shares how she pivoted into coaching, the story behind The Universe Business Café, and her relationship with The Secret and the law of attraction.

This is an inspiring and energising episode about stepping into your dreams, following intuition, and learning to co-create with the universe

In this episode we discuss

• Making a split decision and chasing the course of your life
• Showing others the colour in life
• Knowing you can always work around the obstacles
• Overcoming fear with knowing
• the importance of networking
• Manifesting through knowing
• Connecting to the secret and manifesting
• Pivoting into coaching
• Starting the Universe Business Cafe
• The Law of Attraction

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Today I’m joined by Amy Snape, the founder of Sort with Snape.

Amy is a professional home organiser with a passion for creating spaces that feel calm, clutter-free, and truly functional , helping people save time, money, and energy while rediscovering the joy in their homes.

In this episode, we explore the deeper layers of what it means to sort and simplify not just in our spaces, but in our lives. Amy shares her own journey from teaching to professional organising, the powerful inner knowing that comes when it’s time to transition, and how investing in a new opportunity can completely change your path.

We also talk about the emotional side of decluttering , the stories our possessions hold, how stuff can block the life we truly want, and the remarkable shifts she witnesses when clients finally let go.

This conversation is filled with care, reflection, and the reminder that sometimes, creating space on the outside is the first step to finding peace on the inside.

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This week on The Connection Compass, I’m joined by Dylan Ayaloo , known as the inner work guy, on a mission to open hearts and awaken minds.

Dylan shares his journey of years of deep inner work , the commitment, discipline, and courage it takes to connect with the most authentic version of yourself and find your true voice. We explore the power of showing up for what feels impossible, the lessons that come from building something from nothing, and how inner work can truly transform your life.

Together we talk about resistance, purpose, and belonging, and what it means to navigate the stream of life when it throws us off course, returning again and again to ourselves with openness and intention.

In this episode we discuss

1. What brough Dylan to the inner work
2. Asking the deeper questions in life
3. Discipline, focus and determination to do something that seems impossible
4. Taking the opportunities in front of you
5. Carrying the weight of a business and creating something from nothing
6. How inner work transforms your life
7. Doing the thing we feel most resistance to
8. Opening hearts and awakening minds
9. Discovering and connecting to purpose
10. Life is like a stream
11. Overcoming challenges in business
12. Finding a sense of belonging in yourself

To find out more about Dylan and his work

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This week marks the first birthday of The Thank you for listening to this weeks episode of The Connection Compass. If you think it will help someone else please leave a review at podchaser.com. If you have any questions please visit Andrea L Evans Facebook page and remember to keep talking keep connecting for a more interconnected world

Connection Compass , and with it, the opening of Series Five. In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the journey so far: the process behind the podcast, the dedication and care that go into each conversation, and what it means to keep showing up over time.

Building on last week’s conversation with Ashley, I explore the depth of the healing journey , connecting with the head, heart, and hara, and learning to listen to these parts of ourselves as guides for growth and understanding. We talk about the intergenerational stories that shape us, the importance of tending to our inner wisdom, and how to stay rooted in ourselves as we walk our spiritual paths.

I also share some of my own devotional practices , the quiet rituals that sustain me and support the future direction of this work, as the podcast continues to evolve and carry us toward spring.

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This week’s episode is a special one, marking almost a year since The Connection Compass began. To celebrate, I invited Heart Healing Coach Ashley Mondor to turn the tables and interview me.

Together we explore what it’s been like to dream of having a podcast and finally bring it to life, how the process has helped me heal, rebuild confidence, and return to my most authentic self. We talk about working through the trauma of the pandemic, rediscovering my voice, and how meeting people through the podcast has reminded me of the power of connection.

I share reflections on taking an unconventional path, learning to make friends with fear, and building strong roots beneath the surface — trusting flow, intuition, and the slow work of legacy. We also explore the deeper healing that comes from honouring our lineage, belonging to the cycles of nature, and cultivating meaning in this current season of life

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Monday 20th October 1000-1630, Manchester City Centre

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Ashley Mondor is a heart healer, intuitive guide, and the host of The Free Your Heart Podcast and Insightful with Ashley Mondor. With over eight years of experience, she has guided hundreds of hearts worldwide on transformational journeys of healing, self-discovery, and expansion

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Hello and Welcome to The Connection Compass.

This week I talk to Mindfulness Teacher Dave Gardner

In this conversation we discuss

1. Living Mindfulness in Everyday Life
2. The Park Run Alphabet Challenge and the opportunity it provides to practice mindfulness
3. How adventures no matter how small can open our minds and our senses
4. Mindfulness as a support to anxiety and grief
5. The science of mindfulness and the decision to connect to it
6. Training in Mindfulness and how it began with a healing journey
7. Choosing our thoughts and self compassion
8. What Mindfulness brings
9. Paying attention to everyday moments and living with more ease

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The Connection Compass Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-connection-compass/

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Events by the Host

Building Safer Spaces for People to Thrive

Monday 20th October 1000-1630, Manchester City Centre

Meditation Bundle

A Seasonal Journey: slow down, soften and reconnect with yourself