It’s easier to listen to folks talk about themselves vs telling all about what I’ve done, where I’ve been and how I got here. It’s easier to grab the information I kept up with on my professional webpages and pull them all in here. Why do I keep everything – it’s hard for me to let go. You do something, it feels good or not, it forms you somehow whether you like it or not. Let’s start with the fun side:
Wanda Merical, DHH – Personal Bio:
Honors, Studies and Memberships: (since 1996)
- Master Herbalist Diploma, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Magical Herbalism, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Kitchen Witchery, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Crystal Healing, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Aromatherapy, Centre of Excellence, 2020 – near completion
- Hedgewitchery, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Green Witchcraft, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Metaphysics Foundation, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Channeling, Centre of Excellence, 2020 – near completion
- Super Learner, with Distinction, Centre of Excellence, 2020
- Reiki Master/Shinpiden, (includes Reiki Level 1/Shoden & Reiki Level 2/Okuden) Certified, Reiki Infinite Healer, 2019
- Pine Mountain POA, Inc., President, Board of Directors 2017-2019
- Completed training and took an oath to become a NC Notary Public, August 2018 (good for 5-years)
- Completed WNC Nonprofit Pathways, 2017 Board Ready Burke Program, NC
- Metaphysics for Life, Study, Certificate of Completion, 2017
- Institute of Interfaith & Holistic Theology, Metaphysics, 2016
- Masters Degree in Chocolate Tasting, Hershey’s University, 2013
- Teague’s Home for Women, Board of Directors, Member
- Cambridge Who’s Who, VIP Registry of Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs (2011-2012)
- International Biographical Centre (IBC) Cambridge, England, Outstanding People of the 21st Century, 2007
- National Organization of Professional Women
- National & Global Who’s Who, 2006-2015
- UNC-P Social Work Program, Board of Directors, Member
- UNC-P Alumni, Board of Directors, Member
- Businesswoman of the Year, NRCC’s Business Advisory Council, 2005
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2001
- National Council of Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2000
- National College Honor Scholarship Society Alpha Chi, 2000
- US Achievement Academy All-American Scholar, 2000
- American Scholars National Honor Society, 1999
- American Business Women’s Organization, Woman of the Year, 1996
Making Dreams Come True:
- Trip: African Safari – Kenya, January 2023 – Crossed the Equator & Adopted 4 Baby Elephants through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for 2 years each.
- Trip: “Tennis Shoes & Tiaras” – European Journey – Month of June 2019, covered 9 countries
- Became officially a “Lady” of the Dunans Castle, Scotland
- Attended a Metaphysical Journey to Teotihuacan Mexico – visited the pyramids: Moon, Sun and Feathered-Serpent
- Continued education – love being a student
- Rode Elephants in India & participated in local customs
- Traveled the rapids (level 5) of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
- Hot Air Ballooned above Katmandu Valley amongst the Himalayan Mountains
- Rode Camel back to visit the Great Pyramids of Egypt – descended inside the Great Pyramid of Giza and was kidnapped (another story)
- Cruised down the Yangtze River of China before the great dam, walked the Great Wall
- Zipped from the clouds to the coastline on the longest Zip Line in the World, Alaska
- Built a Fairy House on Mackworth Island, Maine
- Sailed the Northern Sea, Crew Member
- Skied Glaciers in the Alps – German/Italy boarders
- Jumped from one train to another – while still on their individual tracks — somewhere in the middle of The Netherlands at night heading South from Amsterdam to Heerlen/Maastrich
- Traveled by Train across Norway — one of the World’s Greatest Wonders in Waterfalls & Beauty
- Followed Merlin’s Path across England to his burial site — as much as possible
- Seen all 50 of our Wonderful States, US
- Visited over 35 Countries, Worldwide
- Not finished yet! Still dreaming, still doing – just a bit slower now
To see beauty before us — the raising sun over an ocean or the twinkle of evening lights within a small village as the sun sets – does not compare to the look of a child’s eyes in yours when you’ve just handed them a cookie fresh out of the oven, LOL.
What does it all mean?
I have to admit: One of the main advantages I found on each journey was an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the every day world and reflect inside to find what matters most, to me, while viewing or taking part in some wonderment of our World. Each time I set out on another adventure, I couldn’t wait to leave — couldn’t wait to find out what new adventure was in store. Each trip is extremely memorable, in it’s own unique way — but nothing is greater than the appreciation of coming home again.
Our greatest asset is Ourselves. Our greatest Gift to give others is our true self.
Be Good to Yourself – But be Better to Others!
Dr. Wanda Professional Bio:
(Owner/President): Wanda Merical, DHH There’s no time like the present to make a decision to decide what you want out of life. Set your goals, by placing them on a piece of paper and looking at them once a week, if not each day. Get the most out of life by living it!!
- Small Business Owner from 1999-2015
- Work exclusively with Non-Profit Agencies, New Businesses, Small Businesses since 1999
- Set-up the first of it’s kind data research of all Non-Profits working with homeless and low-income families within the Cumberland County region
- Author, Small Business, Health and various other topics
- Guest Speaker
- International Talk Radio
- Government Registered SDVOSB 9Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business)
- Certified Small Business Coach, Spencer Institute
- Certified Holistic Health Coach, Spencer Institute
- Certified Webmaster/Marketing – AIT
- Certified Photogrpher
- Certified Graphic Arts, Photoshop, Adobe
- University of North Carolina – Pembroke (UNC-P), BSW (Social Work)
- AIHT, Masters in Metaphysics transferred to University of Metaphysics International (in progress)
- Clayton College of Natural Health, DHH (Doctorial Program)
- Retired, United States Air Force (USAF), 24-years
- Hitch-hikes Around the World, 1996, in 63 days
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