I am beyond blessed to launch SEASON 3 of Lucy Smiles Living Room, with the
magical energy of Shan Ives!
Shan is someone I learned about in late 2024, as I was able to have a glimpse of her
mission to serve women at the highest level. I came across a video of her and her truly
heart-centred husband, Dave, as they shared their vision to create global impact.
Shan’s story of true resilience and rebirth — to bring about love, impact, and a knowing
to those who may have been feeling a sense of uncertainty — is truly a generous gift.
I am so honoured to be part of Shan’s life experience. After knowing of her, I was
blessed to meet her in person, in Thailand — and it just so happened to be her birthday
week.
Shan asked me, as we left her birthday dinner on the Indian Ocean, if I believed in God.
I was walking away from our dinner on the beach, and as she held my arm, I said, “of
course.”
I am honoured to launch this next season with an energy of expansion — for you to tap
into a place of joy, peace, and grace.
Thank you, Shan, for your ability to hold space for everyone you meet, and to remind
them of their worth.
Enjoy!
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About Shan
Shan Ives is a Kingdom wellness leader and the founder of God Morning Sisters and
Anointed Wellness Collective. After a 38-year journey through chronic illness, she
experienced a healing breakthrough that not only transformed her body — it awakened
her mission.
She now guides women to rise in faith, activate their inner light, and step boldly into the
business they’ve been praying for. Her work weaves healing, purpose, and Holy
Spirit–led strategy into one powerful movement — helping women align with God,
embody abundance, and create wellness businesses that serve from the soul.
She believes the real magic is in obedience — when your inner essence aligns with
God’s timing, everything flows.
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Personally connect with Shan:

Email: Shantarl.com@gmail.com

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About Diane (Lucy Smiles), Your Host: Diane is an Inspirational Writer, Author, Wellness Entrepreneur & Intuitive. Diane's spiritual awakening in her late 20's provided the impetus for the creation of the name Lucy Smiles. This pivotal moment was a powerful catalyst that connected her to her childhood nickname, Lucy. It was through this profound experience that Diane channeled her Inner Self and embraced the spirit of Lucy Smiles, blending the innocence and optimism of her childhood with her newfound purpose to inspire others to see the blessings life has to offer. Diane has been channeling her writing and messages for almost 2 decades. With the birthing of her podcast, 'Lucy Smiles Living Room' she shares a space to illuminate stories of inspiration, and empowers YOU, her community and audience to 'follow the magic that ignites your inner essence!' <...

Sometimes the universe aligns our paths in the most unexpected places. In this episode of Lucy
Smiles Living Room, I share the serendipitous story of how I met Carol—co-founder of
Mazatlán Animal Rescue—on my own journey moving from Canada to Mexico with my rescue
dogs.
It was late evening, and I was walking my pups outside a hotel along the route when I struck up a
conversation with a kind woman. That woman turned out to be Carol, just returning from
transporting rescued animals to safety in the U.S. As we spoke in that hotel parking lot under the
stars, I learned about the incredible work she and her husband Bill had built through the Hope
Sanctuary in Mazatlán—a no-kill refuge now home to over 400 animals.
This conversation is a full-circle moment of vision meeting reality. When I first planned on
moving to Mexico, I knew I wanted to support a local animal rescue. Meeting Carol that night
felt like a sign. In this episode, we dive into her journey from corporate Canada to becoming a
fierce voice for voiceless animals in Mexico, the founding of Mazatlán Animal Rescue, and what
it really takes to run a sanctuary of this size and heart.
If you’ve ever wondered how one person’s compassion can turn into a movement—this story
will move you.

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About Carol
After leaving corporate life in Canada in 2010, Carol followed her heart to Mexico, where she
eventually settled in Mazatlán. What began as a quiet retirement turned into a powerful calling
when she encountered the heartbreaking reality of street animals in need.
In 2013, alongside her husband Bill, Carol founded Mazatlán Animal Rescue. What started as a
grassroots foster-based group quickly grew into a full-scale sanctuary—now home to nearly 300
dogs and over 100 cats.
The sanctuary, known as Hope Sanctuary, offers lifelong refuge for animals who have nowhere
else to go. Under Carol’s leadership, the organization has built essential infrastructure, attracted a
dedicated community of volunteers and donors, and continues to fully fund all operations
through charitable efforts.
Her story is one of compassion, purpose, and resilience—and proof that one person’s decision to
care can change hundreds of lives.

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DONATE TO MAZATLAN ANIMAL RESCUE!
https://mazatlananimalrescue.com/donate/
Canadians can etransfer to mazatlananimalrescue@gmail.com
Connect:
Website: https://mazatlananimalrescue.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mazatlananimalrescues
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazanimalrescue/

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About Diane (Lucy Smiles), Your Host: Dian...

This week on the Lucy Smiles Living Room Podcast, I’m sitting down with a true wellness
visionary — Belgin Aksoy — a woman on a mission to make the world a healthier, happier
place.
Belgin has a story that I believe everyone needs to hear. Many times we have a little voice inside
of us, but how many times do we listen, and even more- take action?
After 27 years in the tourism + hotel world , Belgin founded Global Wellness Day in 2012 —
now celebrated in over 170 countries! With the motto “One day can change your whole life!”,
millions join each year to reconnect, recharge, and realign — all through free, wellness-focused
events
She’s also behind Richmond Nua Wellness Spa, Turkey’s first destination spa and one of
Europe’s top wellness spots.

About Belgin
Belgin Aksoy is a woman on a mission: having worked in the tourism and hotel industry for 27
years she has dedicated her life to create a physically, mentally and spiritually better world. To
that end, in 2012 she founded the internationally successful “Global Wellness Day”. Millions of
people from over 170 countries participated in the social project that focuses on shifting people’s
awareness towards living a healthier life.
Belgin founded Richmond Nua Wellness Spa, Turkey’s first destination spa and one of Europe’s
best equipped and award winning spas. She is a Member of the Board at Aksoy Group and
Creative Director of Richmond Hotels.
Turkish wellness pioneer Belgin Aksoy supports health foundations, leads social wellness
projects and speaks at international spa and wellness organizations. As the founder and initiator
of Global Wellness Day, she intends to bring her vision to the world. With the slogan “One day,
can change your whole life!” GWD is celebrated across the globe in tens of thousands of
locations by millions of people only with complimentary activities on the second Saturday of
June every year.

In 2016, Global Wellness Institute awarded her with “Leading Woman in Wellness”, the most
prestigious award in the wellness-spa industry reaching up to an economic growth of 4.7 trillion

dollars. She has also been deemed to deserve “Most Influential Spa Leader” award by
American Spa in the same year. In 2019, Belgin Aksoy was selected as the first non-French
person to receive the “Personality of the Year” award by La Fédération des Professionnels du
Bien-ētre. In 2022, Aksoy received the “Pioneer of Wellness” award and in 2023 received
the “Commitment to Excellence in Health & Wellbeing” award by Seven Stars Luxury
Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards. Belgin Aksoy was also listed among the “Top 30 Influencers
Transforming Wellness” by Medika Life, representing Turkey.
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Connect:
Deniz Yucel
Communication Executive
Global Wellness Day
Deniz.Yucel@globalwellnessday.org

Website: https://www.globalwellnessday.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalwellnessday/

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Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lucy-smiles-living-room/id1761739250
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lucy-smiles-living-room-203522794/
...and most of your favourite podcast platforms.