Lianne Bridges is the founder of Designing Transformation Productions

About Lianne Bridges

Lianne Bridges (MBA) is a Transformation Guide, Author, and Soul Midwife who walks beside people at life’s thresholds — guiding them as they cross from confusion, restlessness, or transition into deeper clarity, alignment, and purpose. After decades as a strategist and consultant in the corporate world, a profound personal loss awakened her deeper calling: to help others reconnect with their inner wisdom and design lives aligned with their soul’s truth. Since founding Designing Transformation in 2009, Lianne has supported clients across diverse seasons and stages — from young adults seeking direction, to midlife seekers navigating reinvention, to elders anchoring their legacy. Her memoir, Love Will Keep Us Alive, shares her own story of loss, awakening, and re-emergence — an invitation for others to trust their own path of remembrance. Today, Lianne blends Earth wisdom, deep listening, and multidimensional presence to create spaces where people feel deeply seen and supported. Whether through one-on-one mentorship, retreats, or her upcoming podcast, The Bridge to Soul Remembrance, her work is an invitation to step into the sacred alignment of a soul-led life.

August 2011

Magical Day at Hudson’s (Montreal) First Awakening Festival

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:56-04:00August 3rd, 2011|Events and Programs|

y all accounts this first annual Awakening Festival surpassed its goals to improve lives and strengthen communities. When I saw the smiles on the participants' faces and felt the vibe of the music in the marketplace and watched the kids running about squealing and laughing, I knew we had achieved what we had set out to do...to create an unforgettable experience full of love, wisdom, creative expression and joy to unite and inspire a community toward positive transformation and purpose.

July 2011

Backyard Biodiversity at Mount Pleasant Elementary School

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:56-04:00July 26th, 2011|Connecting To Nature, Education, Community and Leadership|

Hands on Eco-learning, school-wide collaboration and creative expression all wrapped into one fun project! This past month, the children of Mount Pleasant Elementary School participated in a unique and interactive learning project lead by Christopher Buddle, a professor at McGill University, who works in the field of Biodiversity Science and is a parent of three children at the school. This “Backyard Biodiversity” project was part of the school’s Earth Day celebrations and its Green Team program, which promotes environmental literacy and leadership. According to Buddle, “The project’s aim was to help define the concept in an accessible manner, and illustrate why biodiversity is important to all of us, and to the well-being of the planet”. The project started with a presentation from Buddle, which included a beautiful and gripping photographic journey about biodiversity, from the rainforests of Panama to the high Arctic tundra. The students marveled as they watched the diversity of life presented on the screen. Buddle explained to the kids why biodiversity is so important. “It gives us food. It helps [...]

April 2011

Awakening Festival Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Historic Pesticide Ban

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:56-04:00April 20th, 2011|Events and Programs|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Designing Transformation is proud to announce it will be hosting the first international Awakening Festival, in Hudson, Quebec, on June 18, 2011. This first-of-its-kind event, with speakers from across the United States and Canada, will focus on holistic human and planetary health, with a special emphasis on ways to make positive impacts in local communities. […]

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: A community Comes Full Circle

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00April 17th, 2011|Education, Community and Leadership, Guest Blogggers & Interviews|

By: Judy Nagy No person feels more alone than when they are hit full-force with a sudden crisis: illness, death of a loved one, a divorce, or financial ruin can cause unbearable suffering. A generation or two ago, when families were faced with difficulties, they could turn to the extended family for support. Grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters were often comfortingly close and could provide support for their own. But the world has changed. Families are spread across the globe; not down the street. Communication is digital; not around a kitchen table. Neighbors wave to each other as they head out to work; but they often don’t know each others’ names. We have become busy, fast-paced, independent of our community. But, when a crisis drops a brick wall smack in front of our face, we have no choice but to come to a dead halt. We have no choice but to admit that we need help to climb that wall. Judy will be hosting a workshop at the international Awakening Festival, June 18, 2011: [...]

March 2011

Beauty of Resilience Shines in Light of the Japanese Tragedy

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00March 28th, 2011|Mind, Body & Spirit|

By Debbie Must Last week, CTV News reported: In the days following the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan, despite stores reporting a wave of panic-buying that cleared shelves of food and other basic supplies, there were no reports of price-gouging or looting sprees. Rather than panic and fear, the predominant attitude in Japan following the devastating pair of natural disasters appeared to be one of calm, determined resolve. March 26, 2011 marks the beginning of the National Cherry Blossom festival in Washington DC. One hundred years ago the Japanese gifted these magnificent trees to the people of the United States as a symbol of friendship and solidarity. The blooming of the cherry blossoms is an event that has been celebrated in Japan throughout history. The beauty of rebirth is honored and celebrated during this annual event. This year the essence of renewal and hope symbolized by the cherry blossom embodies the sentiment we all wish to extend to the people of Japan. […]

Dread of Silence

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00March 25th, 2011|Guest Blogggers & Interviews, Mind, Body & Spirit|

The Naked Monk by Stephen Schettini Stillness is the master of passion — Tao Te Ching 26 “You teach meditation? I need to do that. Where can I find out more?” So say many people I meet, though few actually sign up. “I’m going through a busy time at work,” they say; or “that’s hockey night.” I’m sure they’re telling the truth, but I’m also sure they’re avoiding the point. Quiet is intimidating. Some of the time we really are busy: creating, studying, engaging with people; we may work simply because we’re good at it and love surfing that tide of accomplishment. Other times we relax in front of the TV, read, chat or play games. We’re always driven to do something. We occasionally call it passing time, as if we have too much on our hands; as if time will never run out. So who can imagine a greater laziness than sitting around doing absolutely nothing — not even thinking. Calling it laziness is yet another evasion, a way to justify avoiding silence. Blame the Protestant Ethic [...]

The Charter for Compassion

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00March 25th, 2011|Education, Community and Leadership, Guest Blogggers & Interviews|

Musings on Life by Roselle Kovitz If we can shift our thoughts and actions toward kindness, toward compassion, I believe that it can become a habit. Each small gesture—a smile, a kind word, a helping hand—can and often does make a difference. It certainly has for me. I remember the time a friend started calling me every week when I was diagnosed with cancer or another who spontaneously invited me to stay with her family when I was going through a divorce. The kindness of those gestures, and so many others, remains with me years later. Right now, there’s a great opportunity to join with others around the world who are bringing compassion to the center of their lives. The Charter for Compassion, an international movement initiated by author Karen Armstrong, is encouraging individuals, grassroots and national organizations, cities, and countries to make compassion part of the fabric of personal, professional, and civic life. Karen Armstrong is the prolific author of numerous books on religious affairs—including A History of God, The Great Transformation, The Gospel According to Women, A Time to Keep [...]

March 11, 2011 – The Beginning of the Apocalypse or the Greatest Revolution of Consciousness?

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00March 11th, 2011|Shifting Perspectives|

An 8.9-magnitude quake hit today, the strongest ever recorded in Japan. Is this an isolated event or the tip of the iceberg, a prelude of sorts for upcoming events on our planet? According to many astrologists, psychics, ancient prophecies and even scientists, this is the first of many major catastrophic events about to impact earth.

February 2011

“Social Artists” mentoring our children

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00February 18th, 2011|Education, Community and Leadership|

Dover helps students understand what winter was like for our ancestors Last week, the children at Mount Pleasant Elementary School were treated to an extraordinary outdoor classroom experience, guided by two of our local experts in natural history and biodiversity, Gary Dover and Professor Christopher Buddle. The walk was part of the school’s Green Team program, which promotes environmental literacy and leadership. Helping kids connect to nature, along with reducing waste and conserving energy at the school are the main tenets of the program. Dover lead the kids on a guided tour and imaginary journey to follow the steps of our ancestors. He started by asking the kids to pretend they were living a hundred years ago building a log cabin. The kids eyes lit up with enthusiasm. “Our ancestors used the winter time very productively. It was a period of the year when they weren’t busy farming. They could dedicate their energy to other tasks, like building and repairing their homes,” Dover explained. He guided the children to look for the appropriate [...]

Keeping the loving energy flowing beyond Valentines Day

By Lianne Bridges|2017-07-13T17:43:57-04:00February 14th, 2011|Guest Blogggers & Interviews, Love Will Keep Us Alive|

By Debbie Must Valentines Day is a reminder to us all that we need to honor the loving connection that we have with our spouse. Celebrating this occasion is one sure way of keeping our love and passion alive. For the connection to remain strong all year long, we need to keep our marital flame burning. This may seem a daunting task in these busy times, yet there are couples who manage to do just that. Successful couples equally commit to ensuring that their marriage thrives rather than just survives and together they transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. A glowing example of a strong connection shines in the relationship between my friends John and Nathalie. Together, they lead a program called The Marriage Course. Their efforts help to equip couples with the tools and skills needed to build a strong and healthy marriage that will last a lifetime. Fortunately, they were willing to share their recipe for success with us, a gift that can help each of us deepen the connection to our own spouse. [...]

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