My email to HGTV.com about having my own show

Dear HGTV producers

I am an Australian naturopath, nutritionist and author and would like to have a TV show encouraging people to make small steps to sustainable living. This would include, herbal gardens, vegetable gardens, using grey waters, solar ideas etc...

This is my producers reel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jket9ruI59s. And I have a lot of interviews on my website www.healthqueen.com.au as well as many short clips on Youtube under The Health Queen.

If you wanted to test the waters, maybe a short segment with Jamie Durie on the Outdoor Room would help guage interest.

Thank-you and I look forward to hearing back from you

Sam Beau Patrick

Crazy FUN week

What a great week this has been!

A talk on Saturday that went really well with a group of PTs. Motivated group, great energy and I really enjoyed giving the presentation. Great feedback which is always so lovely and a bonus.

Another talk on Monday for a corporation. Perfect, just what I want to do. Subcontract speaking and media. Turn up for talks, deliver an amazing presentations , inspire and educate and do interviews, article writing and research for rest of my time.

The new look HQ branding came out on Monday. Thank-you so much Steph – I imagine its like getting a boob job! Something you always want and until you do , you don’t  realise HOW much it will change your life and wish you had done it earlier. Loving my new signature and web banner. Everything looks so much more professional. And my confidence has soared.

Another talk tomorrow night in Hobart – Release Your Soul Sista. And now doing talks interstate – just what I want too. Travel and talk.

I have been asked to write for Jamie Drury’s Magazine, Blackmores today, the Sunday Morning Herald story might run this week.

The interview that Today Tonight did a few weeks back, ran this evening. Chttp://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/consumer/article/-/9968941/celebrity-heads/#videoelebrity Heads. I thought they did a fairly balanced story.

And its only Wednesday and I still have to pack! I am taking Mischa with me this trip. IT will be great for her as they haven’;t been home for nearly 3 years. I need to take them all home really.

Best i go pack!

My art Catalogue

Sam Beau Patrick has been painting for as long as she could walk. Growing up in a very arty family has its advantages as she was always surrounded by art, art exhibitions and artists. Her grandmother, Marie Piscioneri , is a well known Tasmanian Artist and other relatives are equally as talented.

Sam’s philosophies in life encompass tolerance, acceptance, vibrancy, spontaneity, loving and respecting our environment and all life forms, and relishing in the flavours and colours of life. In her art, she tries to capture the depth of colours and illicit a sense of happiness within the viewer.

Prices as indicated and delivery can be arranged (costs at your expense).

Floral Shop in Paris Pastels Framed with white boarder $650

Daisies Acrylic and varnish Canvas $750

River Hue, Vietnam Pastel Framed in silver $450

Bird on Lillies Pastel , unframed $250

Poppies blue Acrylic and varnish $850

Poppies original Acrylic and varnish Canvas $550

Surfer at Burleigh Heads Pastel on Canvas $450

Poppies Royal Acrylic and varnish Canvas $700

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Pastel, framed $450

Pelican Trio , Jervis Bay NSW Pastels Unframed $300

Parrots Pastels Unframed $200

Koh Phi Phi Thailand Pastel , framed in wood $550

Snow boarder Whistler Pastel, framed with mauve/navy $650

Living my dream

Busy , productive and loving it.

In the last few days quite a lot has come together -

6 speaking gigs in the next 4 weeks

an interview tomorrow

Did an interview for SMH and Age (printing in August)

An TV interview going live over next few nights (Today Tonight so who knows when they will squeeze it in)

New website being launced

2 TV pitches being put together with photo shoots etc…

 

LOVE THIS STUFF> this is exactly what i want – opportunities (different media) to inspire people to be the healthiest, happiest and wealthiest they dream about

Pitch

I have had the best week – will recap soon. I am just sending my pitch off to Better Homes and Gardens… Common’ you good thing!

Sustainable Gardening or Organics

Naturopath and herbalist, Sam Beau Patrick would love to host a segment pitched for average Australians wanting to start growing their own vegetables and herbs. Over time the segment could expand to include all aspects of eco-friendly living in the domestic setting (chicken hatch, grey water usage etc).

Consumers are enquiring and demanding more “cleaner” produce in Australia and with Peak Oil being reached, it is now that people are starting to look towards self sufficiency, even in urban environments. Globally organics are growing at 10-15% (the fastest growing food sector) and in Australia 6 in 10 people buy organics occasionally.

It is even more topical at the moment due to the current Carbon Tax debate.

The segment will draw a new audience and will inspire the current audience. No other television station is hosting such a segment at the moment. Alternative stories can include children as growing vegetables is a wonderful way to introduce children to the yard.

 

Testimonial from a corporate client

“We saw amazing changes in our staff after your first visit; everyone began to really think about what they were eating, drinking and even how much they were sleeping and how they were feeling! The analysis sheet is especially useful as it really explains what’s going on inside you. Staff found it great to have an actual report tailored just to them with personal results and readings. We ran a three month challenge throughout the whole company to see who could reduce their cellular age by the biggest percentage – with some great results. Almost everyone joined in and we had fun along the way discussing who was going to have wine and who would opt for juice or water at Friday afternoon drinks -there was a lot of healthy competition flying around the place! Overall staff also enjoyed their measurement sessions with you as well, they liked to be able to talk to you about how they were feeling and how they can reduce their stress levels etc. Your expertise was really valued and trusted – plus everyone wanted to have beautiful skin like yours so I think you are a credit to yourself as you obviously practice what you preach! The benefit to the business has been great – its really important to us to look after our staff and helping them to look after themselves is an added bonus. Healthy staff – healthy business.

We’re hoping to have you back again at the end of the year Sam so thanks for everything”

National Mortgage Company

Wonderful weekends

Another magic weekend on the Gold Coast.

Friday night rainbows….

I only had the two girls which is a novelty and we were happy hanging around the house, cooking, painting and being girls.

Yesterday we went to the organic markets and the produce is SO good at the moment. This is a $20 shop! How amazing and packed with nutrients. It’s so important to meet the farmer who grows your food. They are the most important people in our world.

   

In the avo we did some slack lining and afterwards had a fun session watching the Mason Rack Band at Fishos with some friends. A nice, low stress weekend!

 

And then this morning a winters day that feels like spring.. magic

It’s about distance

I often hear myself tell clients “it’s about the space” or “about the gap between you and …” and it is so true.

I was reflecting as the sun settled tonight, how magic my life is, how I have friends who “get life” and will send charged happy texts (it’s so neat) and how grateful I am.

Fortunately because not long after, my ex called to accuse me of “cutting Kalani’s hair just to make him look bad” and “I think you purposefully sabotage him”. Good grief. The logic is ridiculous which I pointed out to him and laughed to which he hung up!

I imagine like many people out there, that I am left bewildered… wondering what the bleep did I see in him that was positive in the first instance?

Now I laugh because of the space between his hurtful slurs and my happiness. It is a galaxy or two now, but it’s taken a few years, a few personal development books, a seminar or two, and lots of trips to Byron. HAHA.

Life is good

A funeral before your funeral

 

What a great idea. Get to be at your own funeral the week before you go…that would be the biggest party night/week of your life.

How cool to live that designed week again and again and again, because you tap into that slip stream.. mmm. I think I can, I know I can I’m doing it.

Yes life is too short. I loved my walk at Binna Burra today with Kalani and our lunch date and play by the fire talking to an elderly gentleman (in the literal sense) who was waiting patiently (looking at his clock quite a lot – something I noticed Nono do) and then drop poetry or English language learnings into the conversation. I miss my afternoon chats by the fireside with my grandparents.

At one point when I said to Kalani’s “What?” , No darling , we say “I beg your pardon” to which the gentleman said, we used to say “only beggars beg your pardon”. It was a lovely per chance meet. I said “I will see you again soon” (he must have been over 80 if not a 100 in the shade) and he earnestly said “ I certainly hope we do.”

      

On our one hour + bushwalk today, (I was so surprised and very very happy that he can at  walk a good distance as we shall be doing a lot more bushwalking now).  I taught Kalani how to hug trees and draw on their energy. He loved it so much (just believes now that is the way it is) that we had to hug and kiss lots of trees. Then one nasty thing called a “wait a while” palm tree gave him a prickle and scratched his head, and threw him into confusion. Trees give energy, but trees hurt?!#$? . So we narrowed it down quickly to only “wait a while”, or I may have called it solicitor palm? . what a great day. Then we both went to tennis and had a hit together. He is amazingly good for a 4 yo.

Kalani is my greatest teacher sometimes:-)

The Secret to my Happiness

Some days I have an overwhelming urge to write, to chat and to share. Today is one of those days.

Lately I have been asked a lot about “my secret”. How come you are so happy Sam, what is it that you do, how can you be so happy when you are a sole parent of 3 running your own business with no family around? HOW?

So I have been thinking about what habits, what thoughts and how I approach life that may set me aside from other people. And this is what I have come up with as my “Mantle to Happiness”. Of course, being a gal, i reserve the right to change this at any point in the future HAHA.

Firstly I should preface that i don't think it is realistic nor achievable to be 100% happy every single minute of every day. But I do think aiming for 8-10/10 is achieveable. I mostly cruise around a 9-10 /10 happiness but I definitely have 5-6 moments too. So this is what I do and maybe some of the things will work for you too.

1. Endogenous happiness is much more reliable than exogenous happiness.

What I mean by this, is that I have learned to look within for the “happy switch” rather than rely on other people or situations to give me that “happy kick”.

It is much more powerful and predictable. This means that no matter where i am in the world, or what I am doing, I have made a decision that in order to be happy, it is up to me. It is about being happy despite the surrounding or people around me – ie not the fact I am at the Lourve, or sitting at home on a Saturday night while all my mates are out playing.

This little happy switch is accessible to all of us.

I also spend ALOT of time getting my internal head coach working for me not against me. I continually say things in my head, like "life is good", "I am so fortunate", " I love my life and people in it" etc... For those who know me, I will often explain this NLP technique as "white volvos". There are a hundred of them on the road but until someone points them out, you don't notice them. And as soon as someone says - have you seen that quirky gadget on white volvos and shows you a photo of one, then you see them EVERYWHERE! Happiness is the same. Look for it and it comes.

I take a lot of photos and this works for me. I recall being taught about an artist at school, I think his name is Christo. And he claimed that art is everywhere but we get desensitised to it. He used to wrap pieces of coast line, or bus shelters, because although we “see it every day” we don’t appreciate its beauty. So I take photos, post them regularly and just that act helps me realise that i am surrounded my such beauty. Interestingly this gives me immense strength and happiness. It may work for your too.

2. Honour oneself

For years I thought honouring oneself meant I was egotistical, conceited etc… Now I have worked through all that baggage and realise that in order to be happy, ones needs to admire, respect and love oneself. I now honour myself and soul many times a day. I remind myself of all the good attributes I have and how much I love people, nature and the planet.

It also means that I will only permit certain things to come now me. Such as good health, good vibes and good food. I exercise regularly and consistently. The benefits are incredible – happy endorphins, getting out and about , great stress de-fuser and a time when I can reflect on life and let thoughts come and go.

I choose to only eat organic where possible because I believe that is the BEST NUTRITION available and that is all I want for my temple. Hormone free meats, being happy when I cook and taking time to cook nutritious meals is so important. I find organic food is ALIVE and it seems to have it’s own energy which I can then translate into another form of energy. I only fully committed last year and I haven’t looked back.

Friends are another area that can make or break you, so I continually ask myself if associates, friends are in alignment with me or not. As I say at my presentations, if you find eating MacDonalds abhorent and something you wouldn’t do, then don’t accumulate McDonalds friends. Their impact on your health is the same. Negative!

3. Clarify, reclarify and reconnect regularly

Once again this is only something I have started to master in the last 12 months and it is making such a difference to my everyday life and outcomes.

I now believe in a new law of physics “For every action, there needs to be an equal reflection”.

This makes the circle complete. So I spend a lot of time visualising, finding out if something is congruent to my mission in life and simply just chilling out at my special spot at the Beach. I believe it’s this reflection that has helped me declutter my brain and work out what makes me function best and deliver the best of myself to LIFE (family, clients, friends and self).


4. Role boundaries

This one has been tough. For the last 6 years I have been a single mum and there is no significant male figure around (no brother , no father, no uncle or best friend) that is around. So any man-jobs are either at a cost (I pay for them to be done) or I do them myself.

It has been interesting. Just now I have had to go to my main electricity box to find the hot water switch as it has flicked off! Something I really would rather a man do, but hey – no man. So I believe it is a fine line. I want to be a woman and a girly-girl but sometimes we need to be flexible in our roles.

I have been advocating for a few years now that women stay women and men stay men. That’s because hormonally I have found that it suits us much more. Because of my lack of “man energy in my life” I have to tread carefully. Maybe you do too. Where possible I frock up, I buy flowers, I try hard to be a WOMAN and not a man. Being a man means that any potential suitors will feel there is no space (or need) for them and it also masculinates me. And I want to find that man one day (or us both find each other) so it is something I (and maybe you) need to be aware of.

The real challenge is on the parenting front. When I have the kids I am mum and dad rolled into one and I am sure that most single parents will tell you this is their biggest challenge.How to be all and both at once. Well, I will write a blog one day when I have it sorted. :-)

5. Growth

I remember hearing once, people die when they stop learning. Now it may not have been that dramatic or literal, but I do find that learning keeps me young. And that is learning ALL sorts of things. Money generation, personal development, new sports, apposing ideals, different cultures. To learn is to live and while I live, I grow and I am happy.

Once again, try it. Try something new, watch something different. Put yourself out there. You may decide it isn’t for you, but until you try you can’t actually make that decision (informed anyway).

So in the last 24 hours this is what I have done that makes me happy.



Went to Seaworld with my son and marvelled at the incredible animals

Prepared and at organic food, fresh fish YUM!

Ran and swam at the Beach. My special seat where I sit and reflect

Personal Growth and business

Another massive bonus about doing a job that you LOVE is that you get to grow in not only business and personally and it all gets put through work. One obviously follows the other.

Well, my course is making me redefine my business at a micro scopic level. It is about HOW  I CAN make my role as a health and public figure head, more Meaningful and global (accessible).

For example, tonight’s webinar is about niche marketing. 80% of your income comes from 20% . Define that 20% intimately, shop where they shop, do what they do. KNOW the market and give them something of great value and voila – great things happen. Love this stuff. Its very stimulating.

Trialling a new concept. The Art of Being a Woman –with me drawing on stage and weaving a story about evolution of woman from apron to jack hammer and me in all black, the room in black and me painting . The painting, under spot light will take on form as the story unravels. Once finished (in 60 mins) can be sold for charity .

Oprah to Sir Richard

I know this blog is set up to shuttle me into Oprah’s path however, another project that I have been working on since 2009 is to meet Sir Richard Branson and to ask him to endorse (take over really) my travel book for business people.

Richard you are in Australia today to launch the new airbus and new Virgin label.

Give me a bell 0405 669 135.

I wrote a book with you and orphans in mind. The purpose written book means , with your endorsement , that we will have the BIGGEST singlehanded fundraiser on hand. With a few of your tips, your photo and you taking over the book (my gift to the Orphans in Asia) and we can raise $50 Million AUD!

Parents are event organisers

Last weekend was amazing. I was the fortunate student of a lady called Joanna What an inspiring, clever woman! She is the best orator I have listened to in ages and emphatically she has changed my perception on certain issues and life.

Shakespear said something to the effect of “..Life is a stage, on which we play different roles..” and I am now seeing that my role as parent is not just about being a mother, a supporter, a teacher, a cop, a judge, a friend but also an event organiser!

Jo taught us how to construct a 60-90 minute presentation that engages the audience, upsells your product and leaves both parties on a high!

So I am going to utilise the same skills for the kids. Starting tomorrow with our 60 minute car drive to camping.

SOUL (sole ) CAMPING – for single parents this is sure to make it fun!

Theme Music: Who Let the Dogs Out.

Intro: Story about my first memory of camping and how it has a special place in my heart and how holidays are the time to make the BEST memories and have fun

Turn to the child next to you and say “mummy’s the best!”

Turn to the child on the other side and say “you had better not be naughty”

Then the talk will be about fishing – some education about :

1. water safety

2. equipment

3. how to make it fun, not stressful (ie catching fish may take time, what to to do if we catch fish will be out “camp side talk”)

And then the UPSELL using the elegant business model…

Freeby: I love you guys so much that we will take some chocolate maltesers fishing !

Next tier: If you guys are well behaved while fishing with no fights we can roast marshmallows on the fire

Next Tier: if they do this really well and we all vote that it was “the BEST TIME” then we will do it again the next day.

Hands up who thinks that is a fantastic idea?

YEAHHHHHHH……

I have even put together a fishing quiz for them to go with their fishing book.

Catering tick, venue tick, fishing equipment tick, positive attitude tick!

Common TINA – you’re simply the best.

Looking forward to the week-end!

I am excited as I know this time next week, I will have a totally new set of skills and will be back in action (I have had a week catching up on sleep, decreasing stress levels, and being a mum)! I am off to attend a 3 day seminar by Dr Joanna Martin about presenting from the stage (and webinars). Perfect for me, right now!

Some incredible tests have come my way in the last 2 weeks…

Business opportunities x 3. All of which I have turned down  and trusting that my “GUT” feeling is leading me right.

Yesterday this rainbow made me feel remarkably better. I was doubting, confused and unsettled, then saw this rainbow and instantly knew everything is on track and is ok!

The kids have been having fun – tennis, titans (never again a footy match at night with the 3 amigos – BIG night).

I have been having fun! 4 interviews in March:

- Naturopathy and depression

- 31 of the World’s Most Inspiring Women (Women Igniting Change)

- Gold Coast Kids magazine (for my charity efforts)

- Gold Coast Bulletin for an article on Gluten

I have also had a few webinars, one seminar and have lost 5 kg since Christmas (GIDDY UP)!

Exciting times ahead!

I love my life as the Health Queen

 

I love being accountable (via the name, title and role as the Health Queen) to be continually learning to be stretching my mind. And then occaissionally I switch off and doing some painting, or exercise a lot. I have the best life – lots of variety.

Today I am learning about pitching on-line, copy, making product, selling from a stage – thank-you Joanna Martin – perfect for me at this point in time. It was the gap I have been struggling to cross, now I just watch your step by step videos – so grateful to have come across you.

My press release for my seminar in 10 days…. unsure how funky or cool, or eye catching, but it is certainly lots of fun living in a democracy where i know I can be cheeky and not risk of incaceration. We are fortunate. Deep… Ok PR from this am – love this stuff.

PR

Women ARE FIGHTING in the work place over Air-conditioning temperatures!

Women around the country are fighting over temperature control of the air conditioning in their work place. Whilst some are freezing, others are flushing and feel like they are sitting in the Sahara Desert!

So what is going on in many work places?

This air-con dilemma is just one of many issues menopausal women face. And often it results in a debate at work with other collegues as they bid, sneak or just simply confiscate the air-conditioning remote.

Sam Beau Patrick, The Health Queen (from Today and Sunrise fame), kicks off her series of menopause seminars on the Gold Coast and is going to help the offenders find peace in the work place. In fact maybe the bosses of admin staff who are battling over the Air conditioning should sponsor their staff to attend.

It’s guaranteed to be a fun, honest look at symptoms and follows Sam’s new book, Menopause – true there were side effects.

Contact details: Sam Beau Patrick

Ph: 0405 669 135

E: sam@healthqueen.com.au

a great fortnight

Well March has been a blast.

My birthday (spent at Sea world with Kalani)

Maisy’s Birthday

Spent at 2Bkids. What a great day – no stress, only cost $16.50 per child and Maisy had the best birthday.

A conference on speaking and constructing web sites that sell (what a learning curve that has been). Thanks Jo Martin for all her links, teachings and bringing together what could have potentially taken me years to learn . It is taking hours to put it all into action but I should start seeing some financial reward for all the stuff i do on-line.

Some art

My first scrap book item

Webinars, interviews the whole kit kaooboddle. Its been a great fortnight

If I could…

I would make you understand,(Seal)

Today I had a day helping out my friend Carole, in the Brisbane Valley where floods swept through 5 weeks ago.

What can I say. I cried, I felt pain, I felt sorrow and if I could….I truly would. That is all I can say people who are still living as if their homes were hit last week by the floods.

Logistically there are systems being set up – at Fernvale there is a Flood Centre in the old IGA . There are clothes, electrical goods, bedding etc… all donated from wonderful people wanting to help. But many locals still don’t know about it.

In the short time that I was in Fernvale this is what I experienced (baring in mind this is only 90 mins from the Gold Coast, 30 KM from Ipswich, 60 km from Brisbane).

 

The old IGA is turned into a donation centre. Stacking clothes…

1. A Mum was there with her 3 year old helping unpack and restack goods. Apparently she doesn’t want to go home as it is too much to bare, she lost all and has 3 kids.

2. Another mum came in sheepishly asking for a doona as her and her husband have been living under a folded out sleeping bag for the last 5 weeks with no hot water, and really meek about asking for assistance.

3. Another woman came in, and said she was unaware of anything for her, let alone the gifted items at this centre, let alone the help at hand for her distressed horses. I was able to put her in touch with my amazing horse buddy Tracy of Equine Experience .

She now has some help to repair her horses, we have the vet coming out (a few animals in need) and I gave her all I had in my wallet $50. And to the beautiful lady in Byron who sold me the mascara on Sunday and said it won’t run. IT DOES!

Best of luck now, Melanie (oh yes, they were further flooded with storms last week and had their diesel pump stolen on the week-end).

4. Transported a couch to a single mum in Lowood who was definitely feeling the LOW in lowood. 4 kids , sleeping on the floor still, no furniture and what can I say. I wanted to help in so many more ways – just a 2 hour child relief for her. A 15 month old baby on her hip, little help, no car and it appeared “no hope”. I told her to hang in there for a few months, go into survival mode and come up for air. You can do it” BUT will that be enough for Kirsty?

Taking a couch to Kirsty for her family.

5. Dora the 4 yo who lost everything. Her mum Tracy, mother of 4, staying at a friends farm, was visiting the local hospital as one child has ??? fractured their arm. Dora – I hope you like your gift from Maisy xx

Maisy’s gift for Dora.

Dora getting her gift from Maisy. So cute!!

6. Ty at the local bakery, I hope your sister who is 8 months pregnant and has Legionaires is OK! And grandma with her gangrene – gee, I wish you the best.

What can I say. Things aren’t in the “state of Emergency” that occurred when the waters swept through 5 weeks ago, but I still sense a state of lost and survival going on.

I shall be back to help as and where I can. Stay strong!

PS Carol and Margaret at the collection centre are true GEMS. Nice to meet you ladies and thanks Tere for coming up and helping out again.

Tere – mum and grandma (!) extradinaire.