Hi, I'm Jamila. I spent 40 years believing I was broken before my ADHD diagnosis in my 40's shortly after my son's diagnosis.

Blending my deep expertise and skills from 20+ years in corporate Marketing and Training, along with my lifelong personal passion work in youth advocacy, I now help families, educators, leaders & teams build the brain skills nobody taught us, through practical, science-backed, play-based education, workshops & speaking events.

Because every child and adult deserves access to the tools that shape life to help us thrive, not just those who can afford therapy.

Learn more about upcoming speaking events & workshops for adults here.

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Currently completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology, Michala has hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent youth in care, facilitating peer support groups, and creating trauma-informed, strengths-based learning environments. She brings compassion, flexibility, and deep understanding of executive functioning challenges to every session.

Education: BA Psychology, MA Counselling Psychology (in progress), Mental Health First Aid Certified

Corinne brings 20 years of customer service excellence and fitness instruction to Village of Play. Certified in CanfitPro Fitness, Zumba, and multiple yoga trainings including trauma-informed somatic practice, she creates movement-based learning experiences that support emotional regulation and body awareness.

Certifications: CanfitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist, CanfitPro Personal Trainer Specialist, Trauma-Informed Somatic Yoga

Emilly Velasco is a Certified Grief Educator, Yoga Instructor and passionate advocate for spreading love and positivity through her daughter's message. Last year, Emilly suddenly and unexpectedly lost her 4-year old daughter, Everest Reign. She chooses to honour her memory by sharing the joyful wisdom her daughter embodied: Be Gentle, Be Loving, Be Kind, Laugh and Have Fun. Emilly opens her heart to guide others through their own grief, offering Grief group and Private sessions that foster sacred healing, connection, compassion and hope. Through her grief journey, Emilly has transformed her profound loss into a mission to uplift others, illuminated by the light of faith, hope and love that guides us all toward healing.  

Cerys Thompson is a communications strategist with over 15 years of experience helping senior leaders - including CEOs, executive boards and global leadership teams - engage their people with clarity, empathy and purpose.

 By blending self-awareness, empathy and a deep understanding of audience perspectives, she helps leaders build trust, strengthen relationships, and inspire action with their teams.

Now the founder of CT Communications, and creator of the Resonate with People™ program, Cerys shares her insights through keynote talks, workshops and training - inspiring audiences to put people at the heart of communication.