We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tina Clarke. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tina below.

Tina, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What was the most important lesson/experience you had in a job that has helped you in your professional career?

When I was a kid, I was the classic overachiever—straight A’s, teachers adored me, and every adult asked the same question:

“So, are you going to be a doctor or a lawyer?”

Honestly? I’m so glad I didn’t take that path.

My parents came from humble beginnings—my dad from a tiny, blink-and-you-miss-it town in New Hampshire, and my mom, one of 11 siblings, from rural Philippines. Education was everything in our home, and my mom made sure I followed the “safe” path: study hard, finish school, and get a stable job.

So, I did all the right things…
And yet, once I got that “good job,” something felt off.
Why was I so bored?
Why did it feel like everyone around me was just going through the motions?
And why did thinking outside the box seem to terrify my coworkers?

Every time I switched jobs, I told myself it would get better. But it never did—it just got worse. More draining. More soul-sucking. Eventually, I realized:

It wasn’t me—it was the system.
I wasn’t built for a cubicle or a cookie-cutter life. I was meant for something deeper, something more meaningful.

After walking away from my career, I devoted myself to motherhood—and in the quiet moments of raising my second daughter, I felt it:

A calling.

A persistent whisper that said,

“You’re meant for something more. And it’s big.”

That’s when I stumbled into the world of energy healing. I devoured books on past lives, meditation, angels, and the unseen realms.

In 2014, I met my Reiki teacher and began a journey that would completely change my life.
Soon after, I began my Shamanic training. And from there… everything clicked.
The magic returned. The purpose ignited.

And now, this is my mission:
To help others break free from lives that feel too small for their souls.
To guide, to heal, to awaken.

So if you’re feeling lost, stuck, or like there’s something more you’re meant for—you’re not crazy. You’re being called.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Tina Kinney Clarke—Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive healer, spiritual guide, and founder of Stargazing Angel LLC, my heart-led holistic healing practice.

2025 marks 11 years of doing the work I was born to do—helping clients break free from chronic pain, stuck energy, and emotional overwhelm, and step into lives filled with clarity, purpose, and peace. 🌿✨

Over the past decade, I’ve supported hundreds of clients and students through deep transformation—whether that’s multidimensional healing, ancestral clearing, or reconnecting to the soul’s truth. I use a blend of powerful tools like Reiki, shamanic journeying, soul retrieval, EFT, ThetaHealing, and more to create real, lasting change.

As a teacher and mentor, I’ve certified dozens of Reiki students, led workshops on Tarot, empath empowerment, shamanism, and psychic development, and helped people from all walks of life reclaim their intuitive gifts.

In 2024, I achieved a longtime dream: I became a published author—twice! You can find my teachings and stories in Into the Tree: Journeying into the Spirit World and Holistic Healing Volume 2. 📚

But here’s what I want you to know:

I’m not in this for the money—I’m in it because this is my calling. I genuinely care about every person who comes to me. When you work with me, you’re not just another client—you’re someone I walk beside on a sacred journey.

So, if you’re ready to experience real healing… to feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to your truth… to remember who you are—I’m here to help you find your way back home to yourself. 💫

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

✨ One of the most powerful tools an intuitive can carry is belief in yourself. ✨

As healers, we work in the unseen—the energetic, the emotional, the spiritual realms. These are not always things you can measure with data or charts… but that doesn’t make them any less real. True wellness is multidimensional. It shows up in the quiet moments—when a client feels lighter, more grounded, more themselves.

Success isn’t just about return visits or testimonials. It’s about transformation.
Did your client leave feeling calmer? More clear? Has their pain softened, their energy lifted, their hope reignited?

Sometimes, the biggest shifts happen after the session ends—and you may never see the ripple effect your work creates. That’s okay. Trust that your presence and your gift made an impact. 🌿

Even if a client doesn’t return, that could mean they received exactly what their soul needed at that moment. That is a beautiful success.

So keep showing up. Keep trusting the magic. You are doing sacred, meaningful work—and the world needs your light. 🌟

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

When the world came to a standstill during Covid, many of us were told to isolate, disconnect, and retreat. But instead of shutting down, I chose to rise.

In 2021, while we were all navigating uncertainty, I tapped into my creativity and launched my first podcast, My Weirdest Experience, simply for the joy of storytelling and connection. It turned into something far more powerful than I imagined. Over two years, I recorded 104 episodes, met incredible people I never would have otherwise connected with, and—amazingly—I had my most profitable year in business ever.

Why? Because I was aligned. Despite the chaos, I chose joy. I chose curiosity. I chose connection. And that energy rippled through everything I touched.

That experience showed me something profound: your energy is everything. When you’re lit up, aligned, and following your soul’s excitement, your business, your relationships, your abundance—all of it—will follow.

Last year, I launched my second podcast, Voices of Healing, which focuses on holistic and spiritual solutions to health challenges. The response was instant—dozens of people reached out, eager to share their stories. It was another powerful affirmation that I’m exactly where I need to be.

This journey has taught me that no matter what the world throws at you, resilience is choosing to keep shining anyway. And when you lead with passion, purpose, and high-vibrational energy, the universe responds.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tinakinneyclarke.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stargazingangelcharleston/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stargazingnangelllc
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stargazingangelllc
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinaclarke222

Image Credits

Ed Clarke