RISE and SHINE!
RISE and SHINE Adventures promotes joy and empowerment through play and outdoor adventures!
We offer SUP and kayaking lessons and tours throughout South Georgian Bay, hiking and yoga on local trails and hidden gems along the Niagara escarpment, and all-inclusive weekend retreats and getaways for a full mind-body-bliss experience that combines the joy of learning new skills and exploring natural wonders.
Rise and Shine Adventures is inspired by passion, and curated by joy - to encourage everyone - and every body - to live your best life. One adventure at a time.
My “Why”
I am passionate about the power of JOY - and aspire to help others find Joy in the journey through adventure. Through Joy, our Mind-Body-Spirit connection empowers us to be our own source and agent of change, of healing, of lasting happiness.
Overcoming fear (False Expectations Appearing Real) and playing outside your comfort zone has always led me on a path of personal growth. And being in my 50s, living through the roller coaster journey of life, I can say without a doubt, that my personal mantra - CHOOSE JOY - has been my guiding light - and I’d love to share it with you!
I believe all ah-ha moments, exhilarating joys, and personal bests - no matter or how big or small - are stepping stones to build a solid foundation of confidence and empowerment. That ah-ha moment may have started through learning a new sport - like learning how to do a wet exit in a kayak or how to stand on your SUP board - but it can carry over and apply to all other areas in your life at home and at work.
Join me to explore and experience the nature of YOU beyond your comfort zone - to Choose JOY - and to live your best life. One adventure at at time!
With grit and gratitude… Be well. Be kind.
~ Marissa
Live. Love. JOY! xo
CERTIFICATIONS
- Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor, Paddle Canada
- Basic Sea Kayak Instructor, Level 2 Skills, Paddle Canada
- Basic Canoeing, Level 3 skills, ORCKA
- Hike Leader, Hike Ontario
- Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga for Runners
- SUP Yoga
- Wilderness First Responder
Proud to be a coach and affiliated with the following organizations:
Adventure Canada: Lead Kayak Guide
Intrepid Travel: Antarctica Kayak Guide
Wild Women Expeditions: Tour Leader, Kayak Guide
Ontario Sea Kayak Centre: SUP / Kayak Instructor, Retreat Host
Blu Wave SUP: SUP Instructor / Brand Ambassador
Girls on Boards: SUP Instructor / Program Leader
Big Canoe Project: Canoe Guide
Women’s Empowerment 50+: Guest Speaker
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge the Traditional Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.
