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Connector | Holistic Nutritionist | Certified Smart Growth Advisor. Helping leaders invest in well-being, prevent burnout and build their community of care.

At The Nourished Executive we share strategies to empower business professionals to manage stress and nourish their wellbeing to move away from burnout. This is a conversation to look at life style changes to make rest a priority and make new choices on how you will harmonize your life, where work is only one part. Our founder, Sharon K. Summerfield, a holistic nutritionist and breath coach, with an extensive business background. Sharon is available for 1:1s, small group coaching and to speak at lunch and learns, events on different topics such as self care, managing stress, psychological safety, moving beyond burnout, the importance of self-reflection, taking time to pause and scheduling downtime all built on a foundation of nutrition and wellness. We can make different choices on how we spend our time and energy, where asking for help, taking breaks and scheduling downtime is celebrated and encouraged. Founded by Sharon K. Summerfield, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, The Nourished Executive

11/02/2026

Looking forward to being part of the Parksville Pharmasave Health and Wellness Open House on Sunday, Nov 8th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

We will have a draw prize, which will include a copy of our cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies" some Grain Free Granola, some photocards and a few other goodies.

And a few samples of goodies for you to try, including Healthier Nanaimo Bars and gluten-free tasty cookies. These Nanaimo Bars won an award in Parksville several years ago.

We also will have a few things for sale, including:

Photocards, featuring my photography from BC and Scotland. Yes, there are a few coo cards.

Packages of Healthier Nanaimo Bars
Grain Free Granola

Hope you will drop by and say hello.

As always,

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

10/30/2026

A true joy to attend the Long Table event at HypewithHeartCollective hosted by the beautiful heart-centered Suzanne (Suzy) Hedges

I was so honoured when Suzy reached out and invited me, along with other businesses, to be part of the Harvest Market.

A true gift to connect, share, learn, laugh, and enjoy a gorgeous meal together in community.

As with all the Markets I am part of there were tasty things for people to enjoy.

I tried something new and made gluten-free Sugar Cookies shaped as cats. Packaged these separately to help others with nuts and dairy allergies. This was my gift to everyone who dropped by our table.

And made Nanaimo Bars with a Healthier Twist. And a few other goodies

Loved it when people returned for another Cat Cookie or Nanaimo Bar.

Another piece, was to recognize the people and local businesses that make what I do possible.

Anne Dunnett The talented graphic designer I have the true joy to work with.

Parkswest Printing, in Parksville that prints my photocards

I featured a Heart Bowl the work of Sarah Wilson of Wilson and Co a gallery in Ladysmith.

Gathering Place Trading in Campbell River. I love their spices.

This was such a beautiful to connect in community.

Thank you so much Suzy for creating this heart centered event.

Photo in front of Anne Dunnett's table with Anne, Sherrin, and Tara.

My heart is smiling from all the rich conversations, and feeling very nourished.

As always

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

Wilson & Co.
Parks West Business Products
Everyday Haiku

The Nourished Executive

10/22/2026

Due to my Mom being in the hospital, we have cancelled our workshop on October 24th.

If you would like to learn more about our cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies" or the ways you can navigate the holidays being gluten-free please do let me know.

As always,

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

10/14/2026

Sharing our recent newsletter highlighting three (3) in person events coming up in the next month in the Oceanside Area. This is the link https://mailchi.mp/c23b3f6e1e75/in_person_events_gluten-free_goodies

1. This event is cancelled. Our Workshop - Managing the Holidays Being Gluten Free. This is a time to gather. To connect. To learn. This will be held on October 24th at The Grove (home of Oceanside Music). Cost to attend $40.00 (including tax) Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of our cookbook "Our Favourite Things - A Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies" We will be making two (2) no-bake items. Image created by Anne Dunnett with https://everydayhaiku.ca/

2. I will be part of the Harvest Market part of the Harvest Long Table Experience, on October 29th. We will have samples of tasty gluten-free goodies to try. https://www.hypewithheart.ca/event-details/harvest

3. On Sunday, Nov 8th, I will be part of the first Health and Wellness Open House, held at Pharmasave in Parksville. Drop by and say hello. This event is free. We will have tasty gluten-free goodies for you to sample, along with my Grain Free Granola.

To learn more about these events send me a note. At each event I feature a draw prize for all attendees to enter.

As always,

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for the opportunities to connect with each of you. Take a few moments to reflect on all the gifts and blessings in your life.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

10/07/2026

We are holding another workshop.

Do you find navigating the holidays challenging trying to find tasty gluten-free options? There is another way.

Tasty gluten-free is possible.

We are holding an in person event in Parksville.

Please join us on Saturday, Oct 24th at the home of Oceanside Music - other wise known as The Grove from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

This will be an afternoon of connecting, sampling and sharing. We will be making a simple no bake recipe.

Each person attending will receive a copy of my cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-free Goodies" and a few other goodies.

Cost is $40.00

Any questions please do let me know.

Hope you will join us.

For more information, message me here or send an e-mail.

As always,

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

Poster designed by AnneDunnett at https://everydayhaiku.ca/

The Nourished Executive

10/07/2026

Love this thought by Janice Marturano that she featured in her recent newsletter:

Resilience isn't the ability to ignore depletion. It's the capacity to notice it and respond with wisdom rather than habit.

There was a time when I did not understand truly what resilience was. I kept doing, when my nervous system was saying, please slow down.

Learning to be resilient is learning to listen to ourselves.

Paying attention to our energy levels.

And creating space to pause.

I do not believe we can be resilient without taking time to pause and reflect.

When I discovered Janice Marturanos work in 2014, and her book "Finding the Space to Lead" I was introduced to the ways we can be more mindful in our lives.

For me this began with incorporating Walking Meditations and Calendar Reflections.

Not every meeting I was invited to, was one I needed to attend.

I do believe the more we pause, create space to reflect the more resilient we can be.

Not to do more, to get closer to our true priorities.

I encourage you to notice.

Consider your capacity.

Where are you spending your energy?

Pause.

Reflect on what your true priorities are.

Then decide what you will say a thoughtful yes to.

It is learning to respond with wisdom, other than habit, we can show up as our best selves.

Learning this in many ways is like learning to flex a new muscle.

In what ways can you create greater pause in your life, and respond with wisdom, more than habit?

Be kind

Be patient

Be nourished in all you do.

This photo is of the Fireweed along the Snow Roads in Scotland in the Highlands.

The Nourished Executive

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

Sharing our recent newsletter.
This is the link https://lnkd.in/gcCwtVtw

This month we talk about Creating Space to Celebrate Others. Over the last few months it has been a true joy to connect in person with so many. One was at a celebration of life. It was amazing the difference it made in taking time to share stories. This is a beautiful way to connect with ourselves to connect with others.

Recipe for the month. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake. And yes I featured this at a meeting last week, to begin conversations on a potential community initiative. Meetings are always better with food, especially on Friday afternoon. https://lnkd.in/gDj2kKxP

The book I recently re-read "Community - The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block Loved this book. Shared a story in our newsletter on connecting in community in Bude in Cornwall.

Closed the newsletter with asking you to consider what makes you unique.

Hope you enjoy this newsletter. I do mention our recent trip to the UK, which I will share more highlights of, with photos (and yes there will be more photos of cows) in the coming weeks.

If you would like to revisit any of these newsletters please feel free to visit this linkhttps://lnkd.in/gZgj4Hky

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do

The Nourished Executive

08/14/2026

There is such a gift in taking time to pause.

This week had the true joy to start the morning at the lake. Always a gift to enjoy breakfast and our morning tea (for me) and coffee for husband on the dock.

This also includes throwing the ball or frisby for our four legged girl, Shelby.

What I noticed, is yes she loves to swim. The first good 30 minutes each time a ball is thrown she jumps in the lake. Then she starts to pause. Yes, she still wants to enjoy more "lake" time, but on her terms.

What if we started to create more pause in our day?

Between each e-mail, text, meeting, phone call, paused as it makes sense for us.

There is great strength in learning to pause. Not rush to the next thing.

Then decide is this a true priority for me?

This is also part of how we discover ways to harmonize our lives.

"In creating harmony we find new ways to blend the melodic rhythm in the dance of life"

Like our four legged girl we can choose.

In making these choices, we discover what fills us with energy, and what depletes us.

Curious?

What ways can you create greater pause in your day?

Be kind

Be patient

Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

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