Essence Wandering Spirit - CCAE Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Training

Essence Wandering Spirit The Essence of Spirit Visit Website Website: https://theessenceofspirit.ca

Essence Wandering Spirit, owner of The Essence of Spirit, is dedicated to healing, empowerment, and self-love. Drawing from her Indigenous Cree-Dene and Latina heritage, she offers a unique, trauma-informed, and holistic approach. As a social work student, she blends ancestral wisdom, feminine embodiment, and self-worth coaching to guide women towards their most radiant and abundant selves. Deeply rooted in the traditions of her ancestors, Wandering Spirit creates safe and nurturing spaces for women to reconnect with their spirit, embrace their softness, and release limiting patterns. Her upcoming offerings include "Returning to Ourselves: An Inner Child Healing Journey Workshop," an Indigenous feminist workshop focused on intergenerational healing and cultural reclamation. She also provides personalized one-on-one self-love coaching, designed to empower women to embody deep self-worth and confidence. These sessions incorporate mindset work, feminine energy embodiment, and ancestral spiritual connection, providing practical tools and rituals for daily life. Additionally, Wandering Spirit offers one-hour tarot card readings, tapping into her ancestors and spirit guides to provide intuitive guidance on matters of love, career, and personal growth, creating a sacred space for clarity and healing.

As an Indigenous youth in the CCAE Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) program, Essence writes “The BEST program has been a truly transformative experience for me as an entrepreneur. It didn’t just provide business knowledge—it gave me the confidence, tools, and support to bring my vision for The Essence of Spirit to life. Through the program, I gained invaluable insights into financial planning, business development, and the power of Indigenous entrepreneurship. But beyond that, it reinforced the importance of leading with purpose, cultural connection, and integrity. One of the most impactful aspects of the program was the mentorship I received from Zechariah. Through one-on-one coaching, he helped me refine my ideas, strategize my next steps, and even supported me in building my website. His guidance made me feel like my dreams were not only possible but fully within reach. Before BEST, I had always wanted to create something deeply rooted in healing, empowerment, and self-love—but I didn’t know where to start. This program provided the direction, encouragement, and skills I needed to make it a reality. BEST didn’t just teach me how to build a business—it helped me build something that aligns with my values and allows me to uplift others. I am deeply grateful for the mentorship, the community, and the opportunities this program has provided.”