“Dolly was an absolute HIT among participants in ALL communities. They loved her informative and entertaining style. She was not only able to share her vast knowledge about organizing community events but also her un-parallel enthusiasm and optimism.
The Round-table participants responded SUPER positively. They demonstrated an increase in confidence and competence in their own capabilities. The festivals they created afterward to celebrate 150th Anniversary of BC in 2008 were unparallel to any other they created before the workshop.”
Barb Jusiak, Program Coordinator
Spirit of BC
From: Spirit of BC/2010 Legacies Now- Regional Roundtables
“Community Celebrations Workshop”
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“Dolly is as illuminating as she is resourceful and clever. An engaging speaker, she spreads magic, energy and enthusiasm wherever she goes. Dolly’s audiences are always left wanting more.”
Lee-Anne Ragan, President & Director of Training
Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. - ‘Where Great Minds Come to Play’
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“Watching Dolly weave visions of how to bring a city or conference or festival to life is impressive and humbling. Not only does she have massive creativity on direct-dial, she’s got the strategic, do-whatever-it takes sensibility to pull stuff off. She makes amazing things happen. Amazing.”
Danielle LaPorte,
Business Advisor and Creator of
www.WhiteHotTruth.com
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“In all the work Dolly has breathed her creative energy into for me, I marvel most at her ability to connect with a force – I call it ‘Dolly Magic’ – in order to begin the process of taking an idea and making it sing and soar. If you’re seeking brilliance, you need go no further.“
Thomas Kevin Dolan
CEO – TKD Management Consulting
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“I just wanted to thank you again for such an incredible event on Sunday – you were EXTRAORDINARY – the fun, laughter, innovation and sense of play, value, participation that you invited, invoked and demonstrated were amazing and touched my heart deeply. You are a gifted, talented, powerful woman and I’m so pleased and proud to call you friend. I’m so glad our paths have crossed.”
Cheryl Brewster, Intuition Development Specialist
The Intuitive Life - Just Live It!
TheIntuitiveLife.com
From: Women of Vision & Passion; 1 day event;
Celebration and Ceremony Leader; April 2008
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“Greetings! The feedback (so far) from Monday’s Meeting re: The Future of Civilization has been astounding! Dolly, you are just amazing! I, for one, came away sparkling as if you had sprinkled fairy dust on me! Heaps of thanks to you for inspiring us so deeply… more thanks to you for helping me recognize where spirit wants me to be! Love, Light and Laughter!”
Anne Jerome
From: The Future of Civilization; Presentation and Exercises,
Building Celebration and Ceremony into Daily Life and Communities; April 2008
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“To Dolly the visionarie!
Thank you so much, Andrew and I both really appreciate your presence and passion…
You were fantastic and I would love to play more with you along the way.
The time went by so fast, there is so much depth to all that you are and all that you do.
With much appreciation. xox”
little woo
Creative Alchemist
From: Alchemy of Passion, Radio Interview, December 2008
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“On November 3, 2007 the City of Vancouver hosted an Ideas Fair where City staff worked with community, arts and business organizations to identify potential community celebration activities during the two-year and one-year countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The success of this event was heavily dependent on the creative inspiration of Dolly Hopkins. Our decision to involve Dolly at the initial design stage of this event was the best decision we made.”
Andrew Mackey, Event Manager
From: 2007 Ideas Fair; Engaging Community;
Event & Program Organizer, and Lead Presenter
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“Simply put Dolly Hopkins delivers! Whether its a pre-planned activity or festival function or trouble shooting that you need, you can count on Dolly to develop innovative ideas or find creative solutions to ensure the success of your project or event. Dolly is one of the most positive, imaginative and resourceful people I have worked with in my 25 year career in the arts.”
Lindy Sisson, Executive Director, ACT, Maple Ridge
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“There is only one suggestion that I would make and that would be to have Dolly do the last presentation. Her energy is so abundantly inspiring, that it should be the last(ing) impression that the attendees go away with. Also, she would get everyone going to combat the post-lunch sleepiness. She is truly an amazing person.”
Melissa Braun
Events Specialist
Campbell River Economic Development Corporation
From: BC Legacies Now, Spirit of BC Roundtable;
Key Presenter: Community Celebrations; Fall 2008
