Raise The Anchor: Recent Episodes
Melissa Burbridge
Raise the Anchor - Inspire a change within! With host Melissa Burbridge has in-depth interviews with individuals who have made the bold decision to take control of their own journey. Guests featured in this show have made major career changes. Each guest’s story is uplifting and inspirational. Join Melissa and inspire a change within. To learn more about our business and how we can help check out our website at: www.aliseicreativesolutions.com
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Five years ago, photographer Jay Fisher joined Raise the Anchor to share how an unexpected life change and a spontaneous “yes” to moving across the country transformed his world.
Back then, he had just landed in Nova Scotia, building Capture It Photography from the ground up. Today, Jay returns to reflect on what’s happened since that bold leap: from growing his business and opening his own studios to releasing his breathtaking book, Come From Away, a visual love letter to Nova Scotia and the people who inspire his work.
In this episode, we talk about collaboration vs. competition, why networking rooted in friendship matters more than sales, and the power of following your gut when life invites you to make a big move.
Plus, Jay’s got the sweetest source of inspiration that keeps his creativity flowing.
You can find Jay's websites here: captureit.photography and www.comefromawaywithacamera.ca
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Sometimes the best thing that can happen… is failing.
In this solo episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m diving into the powerful concept of Failing Forward by John Maxwell and how one of my biggest failures (losing a business I poured my heart into) became the catalyst for a stronger comeback.
I open up about what it looked like to feel like everything was falling apart, and how that moment forced me to slow down, reevaluate, and reconnect with my true passion and purpose. It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. And it gave me a completely new lens on what success really means.
Inside this episode:
- A real and raw story of failure in business
- How the concept of Failing Forward helped shift my mindset
- 3 reflection questions to help you move forward when things don’t go to plan
If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt like you’ve “messed it up,” or wondered if you’ll ever bounce back, this episode is for you.
🎧 Press play and let’s talk about what it really means to raise the anchor… and keep moving, even when it feels like you’ve hit bottom.
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Jenna Ross, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Nova Scotian Cookie Company, shares her journey from IT professional to managing three thriving businesses while raising teenagers and maintaining work-life balance.
• Nova Scotian Cookie Company began after a human design reading gave Jenna "permission" to be a serial entrepreneur
• Lighthouse-shaped shortbread cookies represent Nova Scotia and have taken Jenna to LA, Italy, Germany and beyond
• Attended the Golden Globes and Emmys gifting suite in Los Angeles where her cookies were gifted to nominees
• Connected indigenous designer Tracy Metallic with Cheekbone Beauty's Jen Harper for Halifax Fashion Week
• Models walked the runway wearing Nova Scotian Cookie Company aprons during fashion week
• Built strong teams across all businesses to handle day-to-day operations while she focuses on vision
• Manages property management company, real estate investments, and cookie company simultaneously
• Emphasizes the importance of "just getting started" rather than waiting for perfect conditions
• Learning to trust the universe rather than forcing outcomes
• Developing a new podcast focused on entrepreneurial mindset and balancing business with life
Follow Jenna on LinkedIn or on Instagram @happyplacepropertymanagement and @nscookieco to stay connected with her entrepreneurial journey.
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In nursing and management, I’ve made hundreds of hard calls, often without enough time or perfect answers. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m sharing the decision-making tools I lean on when the stakes are high, and how those same tools supported me through a recent emotional moment in my personal life.
Whether you’re in a leadership role or just facing a decision you didn’t see coming, this episode will help you:
✔️ slow the mental chaos
✔️ trust your gut and logic
✔️ make a call without knowing the outcome
It’s not about being fearless. It’s about leading yourself through it anyway.
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In this powerful follow-up episode, we reconnect with Raise the Anchor guest Jen Vey—an unstoppable force navigating life with brain tumors, dystonia, and the lasting impacts. Jen shares an honest update on her health, the realities of living with chronic illness, and how she’s transforming pain into purpose through her new platform: Temporary Experts.
This innovative business is built for people who can’t work traditional 9–5 jobs but have incredible knowledge to offer. Whether you live with disability, chronic illness, or are simply forging your own path—this conversation is for you.
*Don’t miss the surprise laugh-out-loud moment at the end if you're watching on YouTube!
-Learn more about Temporary Experts
--Health, hustle, and hope—this one hits deep.
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For years, Laura Wheeler battled chronic symptoms, only to be told it was “just allergies” or that her labs looked fine. But deep down, she knew something wasn’t right. In this powerful episode of Raise the Anchor, Laura shares how she uncovered the root cause: her gut and took her healing into her own hands.
From misdiagnosis to full-body restoration, Laura opens up about the steps she took to support her digestive health, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how a product line from the MLM Amare played a key role in her journey. If you've ever felt dismissed or stuck in your health journey, this is a story you don’t want to miss.
We talk about:
- Listening to your body when doctors won’t
- Gut health and emotional well-being
- Healing through natural products and perseverance
- What to look for in gut-supportive supplements
- The power of community in wellness journeys
✨ Tune in and let Laura’s story remind you: you’re not crazy—you’re intuitive.
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Being good at something doesn’t mean it’s meant for you. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, we dive into what to do when your skills don’t align with your passion.
We talk about:
- How to set boundaries
- Ways to reframe tasks you don’t enjoy
- Cultivating gratitude without settling
- Making space for what truly matters
Listen now here on buzzsprout or watch the full episode on YouTube.
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In this episode of Raise the Anchor, Jess Clerke shares her incredible transformation—from a digital marketer who relocated to Barbados during the pandemic and felt isolated and unsure, to becoming a confidence coach helping women rediscover their voice.
After returning to Canada, Jess tapped into her true superpower: guiding others to stand tall in their confidence. Now, she’s the powerhouse behind soul-nourishing retreats, women-led conferences, and a thriving sisterhood where community and courage go hand in hand.
We discuss motherhood, business, self-worth, and the magic that happens when women support one another.
Tune in to feel seen, inspired, and maybe even called to anchor into your next chapter.
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In this powerful solo episode, I flip the mic and interview myself, sharing the raw, unfiltered story of leaving my business and going back into nursing, burning out, and finding my way back.
Now, as a Nursing Services Manager, I reflect on the crash that changed everything, the rise that followed, and the unshakable support of my family that anchored me along the way.
This episode sets the tone for what's to come, and let me tell you, the guest interviews already recorded are nothing short of inspiring.
If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt like you were starting over, this one’s for you.
In this special edition episode we dive into the Evolution Blueprint, why it was created and who it's for.
In the Evolution Blueprint, you'll learn:
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Who you really are, what you value, and what you feel truly passionate about
Believe it or not, most people don't do a deep dive to assess if their career matches WHO they are and what ignites them.
We get into the nitty gritty of how you are designed as an individual, and what best suits your values.
-2-How to break down limiting beliefs that are holding you back from making a change
Feeling a little scared? Don't worry, that's totally normal.
We do an in-depth exploration of which deep-seated beliefs you hold that are limiting you from living in alignment with your core self.
-3-What action steps are needed and how to start putting them into place - right now
With the tools in place, we strategize a complete roadmap to achieve what you really want and ALL of the action steps required.
Then we start putting them into place well ahead of program completion.
Ever wonder how your favorite Entrepreneur started? Or even better what happened, the exact moment they knew they wanted to leave from a path they knew into the unknown?
Tune into here 6 past guests' pivotal moments and let us know do you resonate with any of them? Do any inspire you?
Past Guest:
Jay Fisher: https://www.instagram.com/captureit.photog/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/captureitphotog/
Sharl Cline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharl-cline-sales-expert/
Dave Reynolds: https://www.instagram.com/the_rumin8_group/, https://rumin8group.com/
Jen Warrington: https://www.instagram.com/jen_warrington/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenwarrington/
Amber Renae: https://www.instagram.com/theamberrenae/
Kerra Aucoin: https://www.instagram.com/kerraaucoin/, https://www.instagram.com/kasocialmedia/
As we prepare to give you more episodes, we decided to re-live who inspires some of our past guests.
Share who inspires you? with us on Instagram! And let us know whose story resonated with you.
We love hearing from you.
This week Melissa shared her story about what she had to give up to leave a job and start a business of her own.
Highlights of this episode are:
- Getting rid of bad habits
- Some changes are temporary
- Align yourself with a good support group
- Research your coaches and mentors
She also shared that we will be upgrading the show and moving away from seasons on the podcast and migrating over to episodes.
We want to offer the most value you deserve. Share any feedback: aliseicreativesolutions@gmail.com
Heather Deveaux created her first online course back in 2008 - before Facebook was a household name and she's created thousands of hours of learning content over the years, serving clients in 8 countries, across 4 continents. Now she helps entrepreneurs create online courses quickly and easily using proprietary frameworks and proven systems that make getting ideas out of your head and onto the page effortless. Heather lives, works, and plays in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and loves to travel, drive fast cars and talk about entrepreneurship with anyone who will listen.
Tune in to hear how Sharl went from hating her career to loving it.
In this episode, we deep dive into how Sharl moved from the west to the east coast and how she struggled to find a job, then landed one she hated.
She tells us how hard it was to build her clientele for a commission-based job, moving to a new area just before the world shut down because of covid.
Then we discussed the group program that helped her open up and go after a career she loves. What was the program? It's The Evolution Blueprint.
Now she's thriving and living a life fulfilled.
To follow Sharls journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharl-cline-sales-expert/
For more on the group program: https://melissa-35d5.mykajabi.com/the-evolution-blueprint-sales-page-1-5d3deb0b-61af-4440-93b5-148ab9ee58c9
There are a million ways things could go when you take a risk on yourself, especially when leaving a career without a plan.
In this episode, we dig into Melissa's story and what things looked like for her.
She shares how you need to open yourself up before you can truly commit to the possibility of a change, there are so many other great insights in the episode.
Interested in learning more about the group programs she talks about: The Evolution Blueprint or The Career Transformation Jumpstart
Until next time!
This week we chatted with Allison Smith from Dandelion Digital, she shared the reason why she went from corporate to entrepreneurship. It might surprise those who know her it wasn't a path she intended to take, but one she is grateful for.
As the world opens back up you can expect to see Allison taking amazing photos. Check out a bit of her bio:
Dandelion Digital, led by Allison Smith, works with small business owners to post with purpose through photography & social media.
The previous 10 years of corporate experiences all had a common thread. Using my experience in photography & social media management to support local communities, businesses, and events. When relocating to Nova Scotia I went through the SEB program and launched Dandelion Digital in 2020.
Dandelion Digital helps small business owners post with purpose through photography and social media. We create photo galleries and content strategies to level up your brand visibility and reach your ideal client.
For more on Allison:
https://www.instagram.com/dandeliondigitalhfx/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsmithphoto/
https://dandeliondigital.ca/
Natasha Tucker is a retail manager turned Executive Director of an ocean conservation non-profit organization. Prior to getting laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natasha knew that her career in retail (specifically a large coffee chain at the time) was all wrong for her.
She took the plunge into creating a future that was more aligned with her ethos of creating an ocean that eliminates human-created issues that affect marine ecosystems. Despite having a background in Business and some serious imposter syndrome, Natasha was able to transition from being a part of the plastic pollution crisis to creating solutions to solve this crisis. Within 3 months of her lay-off (aka the best thing that ever happened to her) she took on a role as Executive Director of Plastic Oceans Canada, the Canadian branch of a global organization, Plastic Oceans International.
From slinging coffee to straight facts about the harmful effects of plastic pollution, Natasha now spends her time doing exactly what she's wanted to do; combining her obsession with a healthy, flourishing ocean with leading a change alongside incredible conservationists. Natasha's ability to pivot her career is an example that to do the work you love, you do not need years of education and that it is possible, with enough passion, dedication, and the right people on your side.
Natasha lives in Halifax, NS with her fiance, dog, and cat. When she's not trying to save marine life from plastic pollution, she can be found scuba diving along Nova Scotia's coast or planning her next adventure. Natasha is the President of The Back to the Sea Society and volunteers with the Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada, both local non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia.
**This week we went behind the scenes with Jenn Neilson, a massage therapist turned virtual assistant. She shares how she was searching for a change and a chance post by a friend made the decision for her.
We also discuss her other passions, travel, money-saving, and restoring an 1850's house. Tune in to hear her full story.
Here is a little bio on our lovely guest:
Jenn is a virtual assistant living on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Her focus is to help you with all of the little tasks in your business that pile up, like social media graphic creation and scheduling, podcast/video editing, proofreading, copywriting and editing, Pinterest graphic creation, and more.**
Jenn’s background is in health and wellness, as she has spent the last 11 years as a massage therapist, and most of her clients are in the health and wellness industry such as personal trainers, physiotherapists, massage therapists, doulas, and pediatric sleep consultants.
She also loves travel and is the co-host of the Travel Mug Podcast and writes about travel and personal finance at Will Save For Travel.
Welcome to season 3. This season we will be bringing you the life-changing decisions that led to amazing Women changing the world one decision at a time.
We will also share the pillars and premise behind our mission in helping as many women as possible start chasing careers that make them feel fulfilled instead of the ones they dread going to.
In this premiere episode, our host Melissa shares the habits she needed to use to go from being an employee to an entrepreneur.
Welcome to Season 3 of Raise the Anchor!
This season promises to bring a major impact with our all-star lineup.
In this episode, our lovely host Melissa talks about the negative energy that clouded over her business in 2021 and how she shifted her mindset for 2022.
She shares how all the stress led to burnout and the lessons she's learned to help others avoid it.
We look forward to a busy 2022 and a stellar season 3! Thanks for listening.
What would you do if your schedule went from non-stop to wide open?
That’s exactly what happened to Jay Fisher of Capture it Photography at the beginning of the pandemic.
What happened next was so inspiring!
His girlfriend jokingly asked if he would move to the East coast. Much to her surprise, he said yes.
They packed up and landed in beautiful #novascotia. Once here he decided to use his photography talents to start his own business.
Once you have had a headshot taken by Jay, you’ll never use another photographer for one.
He has a way of capturing your emotion and personality in each photo.
To see his work head on over to his website: https://captureit.photography/about/
Last season Dean told us his brave story, of how he was on the brink of ending it all after a series of unfortunate events. Then out of nowhere, he was pulled to stay, and we are so glad he was.
He now helps others push past their fears, break away from limitations and work towards living the way they want.
In this episode, we discuss just how he helps you do this. He also shares a few tips. If you feel you are being held back by fear or a limiting belief, this is an episode for you.
To learn more about Dean:
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deanafox.com%2Fmindset-reset-masterclass%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2bUQL-uWMi6CZr1M5MeJ1gXCh9LfIs0jUd38EsyKi0DKSXXsOJTkFFIVM&h=AT1YCJH-HWwg82G8Z_-Epe98k-g3c9Rcx-CJPOQQ5GmpErupFRjB9FSGOAV531Z9GfjvwDqcsYAvr5tLeyXc9DmZKNNhw87AR02FXv8D8KC1QbsE3xvN1xRgRaYnHYib6g
What would it be like to get past my fear? What could I accomplish? How many more people could I help?
These are questions Terrell asked himself when he had a fear of speaking on camera/ podcast. Then he made the decision to get over it.
How you may ask? He broke down his fear step by step building up his comfort level one step at a time. Want to know the steps you'll have to listen to the episode.
Now he has a thriving podcast, he delivers amazing courses and makes learning your taxes fun and interesting.
To learn more or to watch his journey click the links below:
Websites-https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/stayoutofjailplan, https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/interviews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrell_a_turner/
What would you do if you had enough?
Dr. Erika and I discuss just that. She tells us how she was unhappy for years in her career, but stayed because she feared what others would think and because she spent so long in school for that profession.
There were many events that led to her finally walking away, but one stands out above the rest. She shares how she was in an amazing hotel suite that most only dream of, and all she wanted to do was jump off the edge.
Now she helps transform others by coaching them to become clear on their path. She is gearing up to make a big impact and we are right there with her.
To learn more about Dr.Erika, check the links below.
www.drerikabydesign.com
Facebook: @drerikabydesign
Instagram: @drerikabydesign
YouTube: Dr. Erika by Design
Podcast: Spotify
Podcast: Apple Podcast
What sets you on Fire.
Melissa lets you in on her excuses and why her original side jobs didn't work, but her last one did.
"It didn't align with my soul
It didn't align with my purpose."
How she has learned to invest in herself, even if it made her uncomfortable.
She also shares how her husband supports her now, when before he hated it.
How she wants you to find what ignites you. So let's work together and find what makes you passionate.
After being downsized out of a job, Jen has carved her own path forward. Now she helps others figure out their next steps by coaching you to see what it is you truly want to do next. She wants to make sure you go after the right job and thrive, instead of just going to work for money. As a person satisfied with their job does better and stays longer.
She will also help you have the best resume to impress, so you can land the interview. Jen has a big 2021 coming and we can't wait to see where she goes next.
To follow her journey:
www.jenwarrington.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenwarrington/
www.instagram.com/jen__stagram
https://www.facebook.com/jenwarringtoncareerdesignerandmatchmaker
Can’t find the job you’re looking for? Why not create it!
That’s exactly what today’s guest Ange MacCabe did. She shares how she worked in the HR industry for over 10 years but always felt something was missing.
Then she decided to go out on her own, and create exactly what she was looking for. Now she helps others by coaching with a whole-person approach.
She shares the common issue people struggle with and how she helps them overcome them.
This episode definitely shines a light on imposter syndrome.
To learn more about what Ange does: https://www.intuityperformance.com/
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ange-maccabe-67a07616/
In this episode, Melissa shares the moment she knew she was ready to commit to a change. First, she tells us her harrowing journey before, after, and during becoming a Nurse.
You will hear some of the realities in nursing that they don't prepare you for in nursing school. This episode may not be for the query.
We do want to send a huge thank you out to all the first responders for the amazing job they do. Especially during this pandemic.
Over this season Melissa will reveal more of the journey she took from leaving nursing and into inspiring others to do the same.
Dalene is a driving force at helping people network together. She started out in network marketing fordging her way from the quiet person in the corner, all the way to the top.
Now she is the executive Director of BNI Maritimes helping businesses connect and network with the right people. She shares her journey and gives strong networking tips in this episode.
We also learn what habits she has had to create, and advice of where to start.
If you want to learn how to effectivly network or just want to grow your network check her out:
Podcast:
Website: http://bninovascotia.com/en-CA/index
BNI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bninovascotia/
Dalene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daleneallen/
I take you down the path after making my life changing decision and how there are still avenues to learn.
We discuss how my big decision was only the begining of hard decisions ahead. How it is still changing and evolving into a new future. I also share how a hot seat fordged my decision.Working through some of my limiting beliefs and things we have coming in the new year.
Want to learn more about what we do: http://aliseicreativesolutions.com/
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In this special edition episode my guest and I live stream in the middle of Indie Pods United conference. To keep it true to form no editing has happened so hear the announcer announce us into the conference.
On this episode I handed the reigns over to my business partner Michelle.
We have the owner of Rebel Media Studios Rob Comeau.
He is a self taught musician, DJ, photography, videographer and now runs his own Digital media business.
He has been through many ups and downs in his career, but one thing remains constant. The love he has for his children, and what he will do for them to ensure their hapiness.
Listen in, and share Rob's journey with us.
One of the hardest parts of being an Entrepreneur in the beginning, is knowing what to charge for your services. We often get caught up and blocked with limiting beliefs, that we are not worthy of hire pricing. Today's guest helps you eliminate those blocks and open the doors to your potential.
Becky tells us how she began in the oil field, then had an awakening that she wanted something more. She wanted to watch her kids grow, and be passionate about what she did again.
Now she's a force to be reckoned with, helping others see that being sensitive, intuitive and vulnerable are not weaknesses but strengths.
I won't lie I got chills, (in a good way) when she tells us how she dreamt all the details of her first full weekend retreat. As that happens to me.
She has awesome retreats that are transforming. In fact she has one coming up soon, if you want more details reach out to her on Instagram or her website. They are truly worth it!!
Website: https://beckykeen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beck_keen/
September is Suicide prevention Month. To help shine light on the subject we deep dive into Michelle's personal and professional experience. This episode is a continuation of part 1.
She tells us how her husband suffered from bi- polar and schizophrenia, that went undiagnosed for years. Then when they started seeking help it was a taboo topic.
She shares "My husband hide his illness so well that when he told the hospital, I'm just an angry wife and that he was fine, they believed him and released him." What a chilling thought especially with the events that followed.
Shortly after that her husband committed suicide. For years she kept it a secret from friends and her own sons. It took 11 years of healing from within to share her story. Now she helps others with mental health issues.
She is truly inspiring and the work she does defiantly helps shine a light on the taboo subject.
September is Suicide prevention Month. To help shine light on the subject we deep dive into Michelle's personal and professional experience. This episode get's personal and can be a heavy subject, so we broke this episode into 2 parts.
She tells us how her husband suffered from bi- polar and schizophrenia, that went undiagnosed for years. Then when they started seeking help it was a taboo topic.
She shares "My husband hide his illness so well that when he told the hospital, I'm just an angry wife and that he was fine, they believed him and released him." What a chilling thought especially with the events that followed.
Shortly after that her husband committed suicide. For years she kept it a secret from friends and her own sons. It took 11 years of healing from within to share her story. Now she helps others with mental health issues.
She is truly inspiring and the work she does defiantly helps shine a light on the taboo subject.
This weeks interview was an honor. It's taken a couple months to figure out schedules as our guest Phil Mershon is a busy event planner for The Social media examiner. He helps organize the biggest social media conferences in the World. These events draw in thousands every year.
Phil tells us how he started out as a Pastor then do to events started with the examiner. He is involved in his Pastor roots including having a blog and podcast: https://calledtoworship.org/author/pmershon/.
He has a huge passion for music and gives us a little taste of his saxophone playing.
Then we deep dive behind the scenes of the social media events. He tells us how they keep getting bigger and better, and how they continue to land the cream of the crop speakers. He also shares how they pivoted what they were doing during covid.
If you have never been to an event you should defiantly check them out, you won't be sorry. Here is a link to an upcoming virtual event: https://events.socialmediaexaminer.com/amember/aff/go/killickmedia
Reality TV star Amber Renae opens up about her past failures in Entrepreneur ventures. The lessons she learned and what drives the success she has now. She explains how being a civil engineer helped launch her fashion career. For all you budding Entrepreneurs check out Ambers awesome list of courses: http://www.amberrenae.com/about.
She also talks about how she became a reality TV personality on the hit show Dream Life Los Angles https://dreamlifelosangeles.com/. Where she moved from Sydney Australia to LALA land hoping to find love, and help build other Entrepreneurs escape their limiting beliefs.
To all the men who think they can handle an amazing strong successful Women, Amber is still available.
This week we discuss the reality of happily ever after. What is it? Is it realistic?
We learn what an NLP Practitioner is ( Neuro Linguistic Programming). Jocelyn shares how going back in time, and working through how you were raised can change and create new pathways to who you want to truly be. Instead of who your were raised to be.
The truth of how as parents your going to mess up your kids, we all do it! We have to remind ourselves, we did the best we could with what we had.
How you can shift your own mindset by changing your neuro plasticity path.
Including looking into who you are and how you feel,not what others think of you.
She also explains that she has eliminated words from her vocabulary to have a more positive inclusive meaning.Have you eliminated words from your vocabulary?
Most importantly we talk about the importance of taking a pause.
For more information about Jocelyn click here: https://www.facebook.com/jocelyn.bellows24
This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"
Sarah tells us about her big cross country move , why she left her big career as a Lawyer to inspire others to be comfortable at home with themselves, and how she loves adventure.
This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"
Amy Murphy shared her story with Dani and Me.
She has inspired me to reach for the stars with her wonderful leading and training.
One thing I absolutely love is her drive, openness and how approachable she is.
If ever I had a question she took time out of her insane schedule to answer it
This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"
After becoming chronically ill almost 2 years ago Jen has been tirelessly advocating to find a diagnosis for her condition. In her “episode” we will talk about how she presents similar to stroke, always affecting her left side, her speech, loose convulsions, and her ability to function. She has 9 benign brain tumors but Dr’s don’t think that is the issue she is dealing with now. Her brain scans are showing ischemic issues now along with the brain tumors. She considers herself fortunate these are benign.
In her youth she was a competitive athlete, and graduated from Acadia with a business relationship management degree. She is an entrepreneur at heart. Her husband works away half the year and she stays home with her children who are 10 and 7. She also makes time for a few hours of business consulting.
Listen in on what grounds her, what inspires her to keep researching and advocating, and how you can incorporate the lessons of people with chronic illness learn into your own life.
This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"
In this Episode Jenna shares how she left her IT career for a family and pivoted into starting her own property management business.
She shares tips on how you can start your own property management company, this was a very inspiring journey.
This was our first podcast on our old show before we transferred over to a new name with the same premise. Hope you enjoy this flash back, more to come this week.
Modita joins us from the Netherlands, and shares her compelling story as to why she left her career as a Medical Doctor, to pursue a more holistic approach to help people heal as a whole with Life coaching. In this eye opening interview, Modita explains that as a Doctor she only diagnosed symptoms, not the underlying cause. Now she is able to get to the root of the problem giving people ease of mind.
She tells us about her past struggles with depression, anorexia and bulimia and how she uses her experiences to help others. She also uses family constellations to take away what we inherited from our ancestors, and heal us from within.
She is defiantly an inspiring woman. You can find out more about her on her website: http://www.genietenvanmeditatie.nl/en/index.html or
watch her dance away the negativity on her facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/JoyinMeditation
On this episode Marcia shares her harrowing story, about the day she had her stroke. Embrace yourself for the shocking details. She tells us about the long road to recover. Why she has decided to advocate and educate others about stroke.
She is a true inspiration! To follow along on her journey click here: https://www.facebook.com/StrokeForward/
To learn more about strokes click here: https://www.world-stroke.org/
Dean let's us in on how he became a mindset coach and motivational speaker. He tells us the story of the tragedy he went through with his family.
We learn how he was ready to end it all, then he felt a pull toward a new purpose.
He transformed into an amazing advocate, for speaking up and asking for help when you need it. He has a knack for helping you figure out what is blocking you, so you can move forward into a growth mindset.
You can check out more about Dean here: https://www.deanafox.com/
Female Professional (paid) pro-tackle Football player, came out as openly gay at the age of 29. Now she is a Boss Babe who inspires the next generation of female athletes. In this episode we go behind the scenes of leaving a vibrant career in the youth mental health field, to the fast paced world of professional sports. Sarah Wolfer provides insights on what it is like to come out on your own terms, and how this has inspired others.
In this episode Brett Allen opens up to us about suffering from PTSD, and how it became paralyzing. We learn how he recovered from it, and his amazing journey to interviewing the stars.
He gives us a couple insights on how to land the guests you want, and reminds us even when you become successful you will still here no. Just keep trying and pursuing your passion.
In this emotional interview Jodi shares her long journey of illness to transplant. She gives us the good, the bad and the ugly facts of what she went through. We are so grateful to share her journey, to educate and help others just starting their journey.
Jodi had polycystic liver disease that halted her life and family. Now she is recovering and eager to thrive, advocate and live again.
(make sure to grab your tissue)
This weeks podcast episode had us dig into the history of social media and how long Social media has been around.
Guest Kerra Aucoin Mansfield tells us how her career has evolved and what is coming up. She is the owner of KA Social Media a mentor and very smart when it comes to social media.
We also learn her passion for helping small businesses grow.
Today on the podcast, I have someone who has been a mentor to me for a long time. She began her career as a journalist. Her first broadcasting job was in Toronto. She eventually made her way to the East Coast, where she started a DIY Blog that blew up, making her leave the news desk for a desk at home. Inspiring many bloggers, she is a digital mastermind helping other amazing women own their digital power.
Welcome to Raise the Anchor podcast where it is our mission to inspire a change within. In this pilot episode I explain our mission and why I am so passionate to help. After feeling helpless I received a life changing gift and I want to pay it forward and help you.