The Empowerment Project was co-founded by Dr. Shar Rai and Andrea Bosco—two professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for wellness, neuroscience, and education.
Together, they bring decades of combined expertise in corporate wellness, mindfulness, and educational development to design science-driven programs that make social and emotional skills sets practical, accessible, and transformative for both students and professionals.
ABOUT US
Dr. Shar Rai
Co-founder Dr. Shar Rai, BA Psych, is a practicing Chiropractor in the Greater Toronto Area for the past 25 years. She developed workplace wellness programs for many business sectors, including not-for-profit, engineering, consumer packaged goods, technology, and automotive, for 16 years.
She has spent an extensive amount of time treating patients on site and educating employees on managing themselves and taking responsibility for their contribution to the workspace. Her passion has always been to empower others to become their best selves.
Dr. Rai’s experience has extended beyond the corporate setting and multidisciplinary settings, into the education sector, which makes her an expert with a unique perspective on wellness and personal empowerment. She is also a certified personal development coach and Reiki Master.
Andrea Bosco
Co-founder Andrea Bosco is a mindfulness coach and a Certified Yoga Instructor. After 11 years as a marketing professional, Andrea relaunched her career into the wellness field. She runs classes, workshops and retreats throughout the Greater Toronto Area in schools and workplaces.
She has been studying mindfulness and self-development for more than 20 years and completed her RYT 200-hour training in 2012 and her Meditation & Relaxation Specialist certification in 2019. She has worked extensively with students, teachers, athletes and corporate employees, empowering individuals and providing stress management tools that they can apply to their everyday life.
TEAM MEMBERS
Christina Forlingieri
is an Early Childhood Educator with 20 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to working with children and families. She became a member of the TCDSB in 2012, serving as an ECE in the classroom for 12 years. Throughout her teaching journey, her primary focus has been on mental wellness, incorporating mindfulness tools for her students. Christina is enthusiastic about embracing fun and discovering joy in every aspect of her life. Christina believes that by nurturing the whole child, educators can lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and happiness.
“They enjoyed the energy you brought, the relatable stories, and how applicable the information was to both their personal and professional lives.”
— Phil Cohwen, Retail Director
The Empowerment Project Podcast
The Empowerment Project, is a weekly podcast (released on Tuesdays), created and hosted by Andrea Bosco and Dr. Shar Rai. This podcast provides research and insight for individuals to build a solid foundation for life. Backed by neuroscience, we discuss tools and techniques, to build self-awareness, manage our emotions, enhance our social skills, build confidence and self-esteem. We invite educators, parents, teens and health care professionals to share personal stories, experiences, and perspectives so we can work together to empower each other. We are not alone.
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