Makaya’s vision is to support as many humans as possible in stepping into their embodiment of authenticity and expression for who they are in essence.
Transformational Life Coaching helps you slow down and reconnect with your inner map — your deep knowing. It teaches you to listen for, observe, feel and understand the intricate dynamics shaping your life.
Through expanded awareness and intentional action, you learn to shift and reorient your energy toward your true desires, in harmony with your core values.
Coaching is offered on Zoom, over the phone or in-person.
About Makaya
Hi! My name is Jessica 👋🏽
Makaya was born out of a deep longing to support individuals as they move from a state of misalignment to one of self-connection, integrity and fulfillment— empowering them to act in harmony with their deepest values.
My coaching style is both compassionate and motivating. Using a blend of inquiry, somatic processing and mindfulness facilitation, I help you transform limiting patterns into a life that feels aligned and joyful.
MY STORY
I grew up in Williston, Vermont in the U.S. amongst a landscape of beauty~ rolling mountains, a waterfall, rivers, ferns, deer. I remember a lot from my childhood — sitting beside the river, running through the forest, building forts.
From a young age, authenticity has been a core value to me. I was aware of the implications of growing older and losing it. I decided I was going to keep as much of my authenticity as I could for as long as possible. I noticed over time, however, my unique, discerning, loving self fading and I grew more serious, stressed, sad and disconnected into my teenage years and through my 20’s.
At 26, I experienced a major shift in perception that broadened my capacity to feel and perceive. Following that experience, however, led me into a period of my life where I was deeply challenged. It was filled with so much pressure, sadness, tension and loneliness that getting through a day felt like a major success.
Situation after situation, I became exhausted by how much inner work I was having to do to transform such a load of heavy energy. Through the support of coaches, practitioners, friends and my own inner perseverance, I came out the other side transformed. I now live with more resilience, love, and purpose.
My coaching is dedicated to those who yearn for change in their life. Who sense there is something deeper, something bigger for them.
I’m here to support you with utmost integrity in transforming what it is that you need to so you can step into living more of your truest self.
You stepping into your most authentic and integrious self is the most Exciting Thing I can think of to date! It is my Heart’s passion.
Coaching spot at the Slocan Pools, British Columbia ‘24
The meaning of Makaya
The word Makaya is found in many places around the world, including the Hebrew language as well as the ‘Tanakh’ Hebrew Bible with the prophet Micaiah, and dispersed throughout many countries. However, its origins come from the language of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona, where it is often used as a name given to boys to represent an individual’s warrior spirit. Makaya’s exact translation “One Who Hunts Eagles” describes one’s deep connection to Nature, their adventurous and resilient spirit, their nobility and their aim 🏹for the sky: to attain a high level of self-realization. In the culture of the Hopi people, eagles are a revered animal associated with strength, courage and spirituality.
