What was the inpiration for this cover photo?

We are so honored to be featured in Well. magazine. The cover picture is with Jessica’s daughters and Jill’s nieces, Sofie and Amelie.

We are two of triplet sisters and from a big Italian family — our mom is one of 12 kids! Our brother was diagnosed with a degenerative disease called Metachro matic Leukodystrophy and was given a life expectancy of 25 years; he turns 54 this year. We have experienced deeply how family, community and connection bring joy and healing on many levels. At Shine Living Community (SLC), our mission encompasses a multigenerational experience including parents, aunties, neighbors, friends, coworkers, etc. to practice and play together because when we do so, it builds stronger relationships and inspires continued practice AND it also amplifies the results because our energy is contagious!

When we are part of an inspired community, we can see ourselves in different facets through reflection and connection. We see how each of us brings our own unique gifts and wisdom to serve the whole. Each of us plays a musical note in one big symphony. This is why we believe that bringing community together is vital in these times. From this place of connection to self and each other we can start to see solutions to the internal and global “challenges” through compassion and connection which is through the eyes of the heart. At SLC, we do that by awakening the technology we all have inside of us through movement medicine, breath work, meditation, nutrition and cooking classes. These practices teach us to build curiosity and to listen within to shift our emotional state regardless of what is happening in our outside world. When we practice this, it becomes an incredible tool for healing ourselves, our families, our communities and humanity at large. It becomes our super power! We become the change we wish to see in the world from the inside out.

What does NURTURE mean to you?

The word “nurture” evokes a feeling of love, care and connection. As our world goes through many changes, we nurture ourselves by practicing moving from the busy, programmed parts of the mind to the softening and higher perspective that comes from living from our hearts. This becomes our compass in navigating towards the new systems and all of the beauty that is birthing right now. When we practice connecting to our divinity, we begin to see love and possibility all around us. As we infuse the energy of nurture into these practices, it all be comes an act of self-love. Nature is also
a wonderful way to nurture ourselves. Our connection to our natural surroundings as well as connection to the food we put into our bodies can bring us into heart connection as we remember how loved and supported we are by our Mother Earth. The more we practice nurturing ourselves on all levels through these different modalities, the more easily we can live more fully from our hearts and from a place of adaptability and resilience. We remember the power within and rise to the occasion in remembrance that we were built for these times.

What is coming up next for you in 2025?

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Shine Living Community digital studio app, where you can connect with our inspiring community and practice from anywhere. The app features a constantly expanding library of Freedom Movement Method™ dance, yoga and meditation classes, breathwork tutorials, recipes and more. It also includes monthly level-up programs and evergreen offerings designed to energize, nourish and awaken you from the inside out. For families, we’ve added a special Family Vibes section, perfect for practicing together. In addition, we host weekly livestreams live from Colorado, and lead monthly live workshops centered around our theme of the month, explored through newsletters, weekly classes and workshops. Our second edition of the bestselling lifestyle cookbook Eat Drink Shine continues to inspire kitchens around the world, bringing love back to the table. We invite you to join us for our global women’s retreats, held each fall and spring.

Join the movement at
shinelivingcommunity.com
@shinelivingcommunity.

Originally published in Winter/Spring 2024-25  issue of Well.