Guests: Virginia MacDonald & Asha Frost

"Asha Frost is an Indigenous (Ojibwe) healer, best-selling author, speaker and guide. Drawing
on her ancestral knowledge and innate gifts, Asha has become a prominent figure in the field of Indigenous healing, garnering recognition on both local and international platforms. She has created transformative experiences for thousands with her heart, profound wisdom and unwavering dedication to her heritage.

As an author, Asha has eloquently captured the essence of Indigenous wisdom in her
written words. Her book, You are the Medicine and deck, The Sacred Medicine Oracle
are powerful testaments to the healing potential that lies within us all. She loves
sharing her medicine in powerful ways through ceremonies, workshops, and speaking
events.

With her insightful storytelling and compassionate voice Asha has succeeded in
bridging the gap between traditional Indigenous wisdom and the modern world,
offering guidance and inspiration to a diverse audience seeking personal
empowerment."

For more information on Asha's latest online course, Healing with the Animal Spirits: How to Call in Guidance, Protection, and Wisdom, visit: https://www.hayhouse.com/healing-with-the-animal-spirits-hhu-online-course

"Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia MacDonald has been described as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene” by Juno Award-winning bassist Mike Downes. Born and raised in Toronto, Virginia began playing clarinet at the age of seven. She has since established herself as a highly in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer, and regularly performs across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Virginia has performed at jazz festivals globally including performances at the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Rochester Jazz Festival, the Jaipur Jazz & Blues Festival, the Toronto Jazz Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Festival, to name a few. Virginia has had the pleasure of performing abroad extensively in India, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Italy, and the UK, and has performed at historic and prestigious venues including Koerner Hall, Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Smalls, and Le Duc des Lombards.

In 2020, Virginia was selected as the first-prize winner of the International Clarinetist Corona Competition; judges included Anat Cohen, Victor Goines, Ken Peplowski, and Doreen Ketchens. Some of Virginia’s other accolades include receiving a Stingray Rising Star Award at the Toronto Jazz Festival in 2019, and being selected as one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Jazz Artist Award in 2021. In 2023, Virginia was selected to headline the International Clarinet Association 50th anniversary celebration at ClarinetFest in Denver, Colorado."

For Virginia's performances and upcoming events, visit: https:…