Kelly & Charlie

Meet Charlie. Charlie was a fox-red Labrador who appeared on our doorstep one spring evening twelve years ago, homeless and emaciated but an absolute sweetheart. We took him in, and he transformed our lives.

Charlie was Charlie, and his enthusiasm was contagious. He approached living with wholehearted excitement and adopted the motto "Oh Boy! My Favorite!" for just about anything he encountered (except thunder and fireworks—and he made no excuses for his fear of these two things). Charlie was a genuine role model for living life fully and following his heart's desire.

My name is Kelly Marker. I am a writer, professional speaker, and mental health professional.  For several years, I understood the need for authentic living and following the heart. Unsure how to create this, most of the things I tried did not last long.

One day, I noticed that Charlie’s enthusiasm for being in this fantastic world was infectious.  Through his influence, I have learned more about connection, immersing myself in life’s richness, appreciating all that surrounds me, and living authentically and joyfully.  The changes I made and continue to make are profound.

Charlie and I partnered to share our journey of living with passion, understanding the language of the soul, and following the authentic heart's desire.  In November 2013, Charlie’s Wisdom was born.

Sadly, Charlie is no longer with us, but his approach to living continues to inspire me. Additionally, Maggie, my new faithful companion, has her unique wisdom about living fully.

Join us as we share what we discover about unlocking the magic to connect with life’s richness.