MJ McQueen Creative Studio

04/10/2026

We begin tomorrow… are you coming?

“What would I say… if I trusted myself just a little more?”

Don’t overthink it.
Let the first answer come.

Because that’s where this all begins.

Not with confidence.
Not with having it all figured out.

But with a small moment of honesty.

Tomorrow, we open the doors to the Voice Summit 2026 – Your Voice, Your Truth, Your Way.

When: Saturday, April 11th
**Free to attend live (Recordings Available for VIPs)**

A space where your voice isn’t judged, fixed, or forced — just welcomed.

What you’ll step into:
• Real conversations (not just presentations)
• Practical tools you can actually use
• Breakout spaces where your voice is heard
• A deeper connection to what feels true for you

And a gentle mantra session to bring you back to yourself in the middle of the day.

If you haven’t signed up yet…
Join us Here: https://www.aideen-ni-riada.com/voice-summit-2026 or DM me for the link!

I'm excited to be a speaker this year! Along with my Summit Speaking Partner, Darcey Kesner Hawkins, we will explore the topic "Silence Your Inner Bully To Let Your Creativity Flow" at 3pm EDT.

Hope to see you there!

02/17/2026

✨ Happy Lunar New Year ✨

A fresh turning of the wheel… and I can feel the creative fire stirring.

As someone born in the year of the Fire Horse, this season always calls me back to what is bold, alive, and deeply true — the part of me that longs to create, to explore, to move forward with heart.

This Lunar New Year, I’m stepping into Intuitive Presence…
That grounded inner listening.

That gentle courage to shed what’s old.

I’m releasing old layers and making space — like a snake slipping out of an outdated skin — so something new can breathe through.

And for me, creativity is one of the most sacred ways that happens…
• in painting
• in baking something sweet
• in capturing beauty through photography
• in crafting with my hands
.. and in the work I do every day inside MJ McQueen Creative Studio, where imagination becomes a pathway to transformation.

This year, I’m opening wide…
To new experiences.
To deeper creative expression.
To existing collaborations that are ready to expand into their next chapter — including beautiful offerings through Spirit-Born Imaginings and Still Waters, Strong Roots.

May this Lunar New Year bring you renewal, inspiration, and the freedom to create from your truest self.

What are you ready to release… and what are you ready to create space for this year?

Drop a word, intention, or creative dream in the comments — I’d love to hear. ✨👇

And if you feel called to explore more creative experiences, collaborations, and heart-centered offerings, come visit me at mjmcqueencreativestudio.com — and please don’t hesitate to connect. I’d truly love to journey alongside you.

With love and fire,
Mary Jane (MJ)

12/24/2025

As the year gently closes, we pause to honour all that has been created — the seen and unseen moments of courage, creativity, growth, and becoming.

This season invites us to slow down, soften our edges, and reconnect with what truly matters: presence, possibility, and the quiet spark of imagination within. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, the turning of the New Year, or simply the beauty of the holiday season, may this time offer you rest, reflection, and renewed inspiration.

As we step forward into a new year, may you give yourself permission to dream boldly, create freely, and trust the unfolding of your unique path.

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering ‘it will be happier.’” — Alfred Lord Tennyson

From my heart to yours, thank you for being part of this creative journey. Here’s to a new year filled with colour, curiosity, and soulful expression.

With warmth and gratitude,
MJ McQueen

✨ Happy Holidays | Merry Christmas | Welcome, New Beginnings ✨

mjmcqueencreativestudio.com

11/10/2025

I am so blessed to create beautiful imagery and sacred nurturing with these beautiful women.

Won’t you join Jan Jeremias and Darlene Wierski-Devoe and I? Sessions start on Wednesday November 12th from 7-8pm.

👉 Register once to receive access to all online sessions and recordings.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u6eaY40VQySMtasTd0EC-Q

💗 Pay what you can — your presence is the greatest gift.
Donations can be made via e-transfer within Canada (DM McQueen for details) or PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5SWFJCE8PD26N

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2025

Imagine a weekend that feels like this…
✨Gentle morning movement by the lake.
✨ Soulful conversations with women who just get it.
✨Time to journal, rest, and breathe deeply.
✨Creative explorations that awaken your inner spark.

This is what awaits at Still Waters, Strong Roots — a lovingly curated women’s retreat on the shores of Lake Ontario.

October 17–19, 2025 | Burlington, ON

Choose your way to join us:
Full Weekend In-Person (Fri–Sun)
Saturday Only (In-Person or Online)

Early Bird perks until September 17, 2025:
✨Discounted hotel rates
✨Entry into a special giveaway basket

A chance to unplug, reconnect, and root yourself in community, creativity, and soulful restoration.

Register here: [https://bit.ly/StillWaters2025](https://bit.ly/StillWaters2025)

💗If this speaks to you, we’d love for you to be there. And if someone in your circle might need a weekend like this — please share the flyer with them. 🙏

08/18/2025

Still Water, Strong Roots: A Journey Back to Self

📍 Waterfront Hotel, Burlington – on the shores of Lake Ontario

🌿 A Weekend for You
You’ve spent so much of your life giving—to loved ones, to your work, to your community. Now, it’s time to give back to yourself.

Join us for a lovingly curated 3-day women’s retreat where the gentle rhythm of the water and the grounding presence of the earth invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the woman beneath the roles.

This is your space to:
✨ Unplug from the noise and listen to your own inner voice.
✨ Rest without guilt, explore without pressure.
✨ Rediscover your values, vitality, and vision for your life.
✨ Feel the power of belonging with like-hearted women who see you just as you are.

Through mindfulness, movement, creativity, and soulful conversation, you’ll leave feeling rooted, restored, and more fully yourself.

📅 Retreat Dates

In-Person Retreat:
Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Check-in Friday | Checkout Sunday

Online Retreat (Saturday only):
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Mark your calendar. Your journey home begins here.

📌 Register soon — spaces are limited! Just click this link https://bit.ly/StillWaters2025

08/17/2025

Still water. Strong roots.
A journey back to self begins soon.

🪷 Details revealed tomorrow — will you be there?









with Jan Jeremias, Darlene Wierski-Devoe , and MJ McQueen

08/15/2025

On the shores of Lake Ontario, a small circle of women will gather for something deeply nourishing.

This is your invitation to slow down, root in, and rise renewed.

Full details drop August 18.

Until then… hold space for possibility.









with Jan Jeremias, Darlene Wierski-Devoe and MJ McQueen

08/13/2025

Imagine this…

• Stepping outside to the sparkle of Lake Ontario.
• Moving at your own pace, with time just for you.
• Laughing and sharing with women who see the real you.

It’s not a dream. It’s closer than you think.

Details arrive August 18. Save the date in your heart.









with Jeremias, Wierski-Devoe, and MJ McQueen

08/11/2025

Somewhere between stillness and strength… there is a space waiting for you.
A place to pause. To breathe. To return to yourself.

Soon, we’ll open the door.

📅 Mark your calendar for August 18 — that’s when details will flow your way.








Jan Jeremias and Darlene Wierski-Devoe and MJ McQueen

05/29/2025

I'm excited to share a new way to stay connected and inspired: the Spirit-Born Imaginings YouTube Channel! 🎥🌟

http://www.youtube.com/-bornImaginings

Truly blessed to co-create and collaborate with Jan Jeremias in realizing a dream come true of sacred community Spirit-born Imaginings

Our channel is a growing sanctuary for reflection, creativity, healing, and soul-centered conversations. You’ll find guided meditations, wellness insights, and videos of the beautiful people in our amazing community—each one a spark of light on this shared journey.

💫 Subscribe, explore, and share with those who are looking to reconnect with themselves and the sacred beauty of everyday life.

We’d love for you to join us on this journey—and invite others along the way.