Feeding Dreams, Living Fully: A Celebrationist's Journey

Nestled within the weathered stone walls of a historic 1902 church in Estevan lies a story of reinvention, resilience, and radical courage. In this heartfelt episode, Karey sits down with visionary entrepreneur Laurie Wall, the force behind The Old Stone Inn and The Church, two soulful spaces that blend history, hospitality, and community in the most beautiful way.

Laurie’s journey takes us from her upbringing on a farm near Alameda—where her musician mother rocked go-go boots and hot pants—to big-city life in Regina and Vancouver, and eventually to global travels across Europe and Asia. Burnt out from running a thriving catering company, Laurie set out to rediscover who she was without constant productivity.

What she didn’t expect? A nudge from her father that would lead her straight back to her roots… and into a 1902 stone church that needed someone brave enough to breathe life into it again.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Laurie’s upbringing in a vibrant, unconventional farm family
• The burnout that pushed her to sell her business and pause her identity as a high-achiever
• The emotional and spiritual journey of traveling the world in search of clarity
• The moment her father said, “There’s an old stone church in Estevan — I think you could do something with it.”
• What it took to transform a century-old church into The Old Stone Inn & The Church event space
• How Laurie blended history, community, architecture, and heart to create something truly special
• What it means to “feed dreams” and live as a celebrationist
• The power of coming home to yourself — even when life takes you the long way

Why You’ll Love This Conversation

This episode feels like stepping into warm light after a long winter. Laurie’s honesty, humour, and grounded wisdom remind us that life isn’t linear, reinvention can happen at any age, and sometimes the places we once overlooked become the spaces where we heal, create, and finally breathe again.

If you’re craving inspiration, permission to reinvent yourself, or a story that feels like a hug, this one is for you.

Connect with Laurie Wall

Follow The Old Stone Inn & The Church on social media for updates, events, and behind-the-scenes beauty.  https://www.oldstoneinn.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/wallnuts2011/