About LiteVi

LiteVi is rooted in the idea of living life a little lighter and not letting stress, negativity, or things beyond our control weigh us down. It is about embracing the things that bring us joy and help us feel connected to ourselves and others. For me, that includes the arts, movies, books, theater, music, and storytelling, along with creativity, laughter, meaningful conversations, and spending time with the people we love. At its core, LiteVi is about creating real connections and promoting positive energy in a world that often feels heavy and overwhelming.

The “lite” in LiteVi also speaks to living in the light, striving to live with kindness, honesty, and compassion, and to avoid unnecessary drama as much as possible. It may sound a little corny, but the truth is that nothing weighs us down more than negativity and stressful situations of our own making.

“Vi” is inspired by my Haitian roots. In Haitian Creole, lavi simply means “life.” Together, LiteVi represents a mission to encourage carefree, stress-well, light and lively living.

That mission has also expanded into A Drop of Happy, the podcast companion to LiteVi. The podcast offers reflections on wellness, entertainment, stress management, and intentional living,  small drops of calm, clarity, and joy designed to help listeners feel a little lighter in their everyday lives.

I’m Wanda Toby, a stress management advocate, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Registered Nurse with a Master of Health Science degree from the University of Florida. I have spent much of my professional career working in healthcare and helping people navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.

Today, my goal is centered on helping others manage unwanted stress, channel their energy into meaningful and creative pursuits, strengthen self-esteem, and cultivate a more balanced, fulfilling life.